
Tapu Koko @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Nature's Madness / Toxic
- Roost
Tapu Koko's Speed tier lets it threaten multiple top threats in Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, and Galarian Zapdos, making it an incredible offensive pivot in OU with Volt Switch. It's a very consistent pivot, since it can come in on Pokemon like Tornadus-T, Tapu Fini, Buzzwole, and Zapdos with its resistances, access to Roost, and ability to exert pressure and generate momentum. Dazzling Gleam revenge kills Pokemon that can take Volt Switch like Weavile and Garchomp, and it can pick off weakened Ground-types. Nature's Madness lets Tapu Koko force chip damage onto switch-ins like Galarian Slowking and Ferrothorn, which works with Volt Switch to help teammates like Volcanion and Weavile, respectively, to wallbreak through these walls. Toxic is also an option to debilitate Ground-types such as Gastrodon, Landorus-T, and Hippowdon. Due to it pivoting frequently, Heavy-Duty Boots is best to prevent entry hazard damage. Pokemon that can take advantage of Ferrothorn and Heatran are good partners; examples are Urshifu-R, Buzzwole, and your own Heatran. The former two also break through Blissey, as well as Ground-types like Gastrodon and Landorus-T, which makes Volt Switch a safer option. Victini helps form a potent VoltTurn core and appreciates Tapu Koko threatening bulky Water-types. Electric Terrain also strengthens Victini's Bolt Strike.
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