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Klefki + Latias HO Core
This is a neat HO core that I find quite effective. Klefki faces a problem in that it essentially lets in hazard controlling Pokemon for free. Pokemon such as Empoleon, Togekiss, Mandibuzz etc. can all switch in relatively safely and remove your hard earned hazards. Running Z-Thunder, Latias is able to KO these Pokemon and do some massive damage at +1. Latias can also support the rest of its team by being a dedicated answer to Bulky Water type Pokemon through the use of Z-Thunder. Klefki is also one of the best switch ins to opposing Latias, as well as other threatening Pokemon such as Weavile, M-Beedril, Sylveon, etc. Granting it ample opportunity to spread disruption via Thunder Wave, or set up Spikes - aiding the rest of the team.
What makes this core very effective is the versatility of each Pokemon, in terms of last their moves. I stated above the effectiveness of Z-Thunder but Latias also has an option in Hidden Power Fire and Z-Surf. I've seen Klefki effectively run Toxic, Magnet Rise, Foul Play and Hidden Power Fire to achieve its purpose.
Seeing as choosing your moves effectively lets you choose your counters to this core I will list Pokemon that cause issues dependent on last move choice as well as offensive threats. Pokemon such as Scizor, Empoleon, M-Steelix, Primarina, Krookodile, Chandelure, as well as opposing Latias (Klefki is chipped) all come to mind. The following is an example of how I run this core.
This is a neat HO core that I find quite effective. Klefki faces a problem in that it essentially lets in hazard controlling Pokemon for free. Pokemon such as Empoleon, Togekiss, Mandibuzz etc. can all switch in relatively safely and remove your hard earned hazards. Running Z-Thunder, Latias is able to KO these Pokemon and do some massive damage at +1. Latias can also support the rest of its team by being a dedicated answer to Bulky Water type Pokemon through the use of Z-Thunder. Klefki is also one of the best switch ins to opposing Latias, as well as other threatening Pokemon such as Weavile, M-Beedril, Sylveon, etc. Granting it ample opportunity to spread disruption via Thunder Wave, or set up Spikes - aiding the rest of the team.
What makes this core very effective is the versatility of each Pokemon, in terms of last their moves. I stated above the effectiveness of Z-Thunder but Latias also has an option in Hidden Power Fire and Z-Surf. I've seen Klefki effectively run Toxic, Magnet Rise, Foul Play and Hidden Power Fire to achieve its purpose.
Seeing as choosing your moves effectively lets you choose your counters to this core I will list Pokemon that cause issues dependent on last move choice as well as offensive threats. Pokemon such as Scizor, Empoleon, M-Steelix, Primarina, Krookodile, Chandelure, as well as opposing Latias (Klefki is chipped) all come to mind. The following is an example of how I run this core.
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 248 HP / 208 Def / 52 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Play Rough
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Latias @ Electrium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunder
- Calm Mind
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 248 HP / 208 Def / 52 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Play Rough
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Latias @ Electrium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunder
- Calm Mind
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