VGC 21 Zacian-C

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Behemoth Blade
move 2: Sacred Sword / Close Combat
move 3: Substitute / Play Rough / Swords Dance
move 4: Protect
item: Rusted Sword
ability: Intrepid Sword
nature: Jolly
evs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 236 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Zacian-C's monstrous stats, solid defensive typing, and immediately threatening power due to Intrepid Sword make it one of the best Restricted Pokemon in the Series 10 metagame. Behemoth Blade is a consistent STAB move that makes swift work of the likes of Xerneas and Tapu Lele while even threatening OHKOs on neutral targets such as Calyrex-S and Landorus. Sacred Sword and Close Combat let Zacian-C dent Pokemon that resist its Behemoth Blade such as Incineroar, Regieleki, and Entei. Sacred Sword is noticeably weaker than Close Combat; however, the lack of defense dropping can be crucial for Zacian-C's longevity. On the other hand, Close Combat is useful for OHKOing Stakataka and physically defensive Incineroar at +1 Attack. Substitute is an excellent move for Zacian-C, keeping it safe from Intimidate, Fake Out, and status, and it capitalizes well on opponents looking to play around it defensively. Play Rough as a third attack notably hits the likes of Thundurus, Urshifu-R, and Zapdos, which don't particularly mind taking a Behemoth Blade or Fighting-type coverage move. Swords Dance is a fringe option that gives Zacian-C another way to counteract Intimidate, and it typically gives the user an excuse to invest more in its bulk. The given EV spread simply allows Zacian-C to make four Substitutes, with the Attack investment still allowing it to always OHKO 4 HP Calyrex-S with Behemoth Blade.

Zacian-C works best when it can be brought into battle safely, and, as such, it appreciates being paired with pivots like Incineroar, Rillaboom, and Regieleki. These pivots can also provide it with various means of offensive support such as Fake Out, Electroweb, Dark-type coverage for Calyrex-S, and Grass- and Electric-type coverage for Kyogre. Landorus, Urshifu-R, and Landorus-T all pressure Incineroar, which is great for keeping Zacian-C's Attack as high as possible while in battle. It is worth noting, however, that Zacian-C is a fairly low-maintenance Pokemon and can work with almost any viable Pokemon as a partner.

 

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Behemoth Blade
move 2: Sacred Sword / Close Combat
move 3: Substitute / Play Rough / Swords Dance
move 4: Protect
item: Rusted Sword
ability: Intrepid Sword
nature: Jolly
evs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 236 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Zacian-C's monstrous stats, solid defensive typing, and immediate ability to threaten its opponents due to Intrepid Sword allow it to be one of the best restricted Pokemon in the Series 10 metagame. Behemoth Blade is a consistent Steel-type STAB move that makes swift work of the likes of Xerneas and Tapu Lele while even threatening OHKOs on neutral targets such as Calyrex-S and Landorus. Sacred Sword and Close Combat act as coverage options to let Zacian-C dent Pokemon that resist its Behemoth Blade such as Incineroar, Regieleki, and Entei. Sacred Sword is noticeably weaker than Close Combat, however; the lack of defense dropping can be crucial for Zacian-C's longevity. Conversely, Close Combat is useful for OHKOing physically defensive Incineroar at +1 Attack. (A mention of Stakataka wouldn't be too amiss because Gyro Ball isn't fun to take) Substitute is an excellent move for Zacian-C, as it can be kept safe from Intimidate, Fake Out, and Status, (not sure if we capitalise this) and capitalizes well on opponents looking to play around it defensively (Up to you if you want to include examples, but reads fine as is). Play Rough can be a choice for a third attack, which notably hits the likes of Thundurus, Urshifu-R, and Zapdos, which don't particular mind taking a Behemoth Blade or Fighting-type coverage move. Swords Dance is a fringe option that gives Zacian-C another way to counteract Intimidate, and typically gives the user an excuse to invest more in its bulk. The given EV spread simply allows Zacian-C to make four Substitutes, with the aAttack investment still allowing it to always OHKO 4 HP Calyrex-S with Behemoth Blade.

Zacian-C works best when it can be brought into battle safely, and, as such, appreciates being paired with pivots like Incineroar, Rillaboom, and Regieleki, who can also provide it with various means of utility and offensive support by way of Fake Out, Electroweb, Dark-type coverage for Calyrex-S, and Grass-type (and Electric-type?) coverage for Kyogre. Landorus, Urshifu-R, and Landorus-T all pressure Incineroar, which is great for keeping Zacian-C's attack as high as possible while in battle. It is worth noting, however, that Zacian-C is a fairly low-maintenance Pokemon and can work with almost any viable Pokemon as a partner.

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Behemoth Blade
move 2: Sacred Sword / Close Combat
move 3: Substitute / Play Rough / Swords Dance
move 4: Protect
item: Rusted Sword
ability: Intrepid Sword
nature: Jolly
evs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 236 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Zacian-C's monstrous stats, solid defensive typing, and immediate ability to threaten its opponents immediately threatening power due to Intrepid Sword allow it to be make it one of the best Restricted Pokemon in the Series 10 metagame. Behemoth Blade is a consistent Steel-type STAB move that makes swift work of the likes of Xerneas and Tapu Lele while even threatening OHKOs on neutral targets such as Calyrex-S and Landorus. Sacred Sword and Close Combat act as coverage options to let Zacian-C dent Pokemon that resist its Behemoth Blade such as Incineroar, Regieleki, and Entei. Sacred Sword is noticeably weaker than Close Combat, however; Combat; however, the lack of defense dropping can be crucial for Zacian-C's longevity. Conversely, On the other hand, Close Combat is useful for OHKOing Stakataka and physically defensive Incineroar at +1 Attack. Substitute is an excellent move for Zacian-C, as it can be kept keeping it safe from Intimidate, Fake Out, and status, and it capitalizes well on opponents looking to play around it defensively. Play Rough can be a choice for as a third attack, which notably hits the likes of Thundurus, Urshifu-R, and Zapdos, which don't particularly mind taking a Behemoth Blade or Fighting-type coverage move. Swords Dance is a fringe option that gives Zacian-C another way to counteract Intimidate, and it typically gives the user an excuse to invest more in its bulk. The given EV spread simply allows Zacian-C to make four Substitutes, with the Attack investment still allowing it to always OHKO 4 HP Calyrex-S with Behemoth Blade.

Zacian-C works best when it can be brought into battle safely, and, as such, it appreciates being paired with pivots like Incineroar, Rillaboom, and Regieleki. who These pivots can also provide it with various means of utility and offensive support by way of such as Fake Out, Electroweb, Dark-type coverage for Calyrex-S, and Grass- and Electric-type coverage for Kyogre. Landorus, Urshifu-R, and Landorus-T all pressure Incineroar, which is great for keeping Zacian-C's Attack as high as possible while in battle. It is worth noting, however, that Zacian-C is a fairly low-maintenance Pokemon and can work with almost any viable Pokemon as a partner.

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