Togedemaru @ Leftovers
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 HP / 196 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Zing Zap
- Wish
- Spiky Shield
- U-turn
Togedemaru finds its place in the NU tier as a consistent defensive pivot thanks to its useful typing and ability combined with access to U-turn. This allows it to switch into threats such as Vanilluxe, Vikavolt, and Whimsicott, block Volt Switch from Heliolisk and Rotom, and pivot out reliably. Wish allows Togedemaru to keep itself and its teammates healthy throughout the battle. Spiky Shield lets Togedemaru heal itself with Wish more reliably and scout against Choice item users such as Passimian, Vanilluxe, and Braviary; when used with U-turn, this lets Togedemaru keep momentum in its team's favor. Togedemaru often fits on bulky offense and balance teams with Pokemon such as Dhelmise, Slowbro, and Diancie that can take on the Ground-, Fighting-, and Fire-types that it struggles with; these Pokemon also appreciate its Wish support and its efficacy against Vanilluxe and Heliolisk. Lastly, wallbreakers such as Magmortar and Alolan Exeggutor appreciate Togedemaru's ability to bring them in safely via U-turn.
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