Since this thread will be on hiatus for a little while, I just wanted to share thoughts on some winning subs here.
Type:
Abilities: Iron Fist /
Mausoleum /
Battle Armor
Stats: 89 / 134 / 80 / 45 / 80 / 55 (BST: 483)
Notable Movepool Additions: Knock Off, Obstruct, Sucker Punch
Mausoleum – Soul Heart clone. Heals 1/3rd of the user's total health whenever it sees a pokemon get KOed.
Indian Golurk is a force to be reckoned with. It has a huge Attack stat with powerful unresisted Ghost/Fighting coverage in Poltergeist and Close Combat. Dark STAB isn't really necessary coverage-wise, but STAB Sucker Punch helps circumvent its low speed and avoid being knocked out. Its signature ability Mausoleum improves its longevity, as its aforementioned power and coverage lets it secure KOs relatively easily.
Sample Set:
Golurk-Indian @ Choice Band
Ability: Mausoleum
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant/Jolly Nature
- Poltergeist
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
Pokemon: Cherrafly
Type: Bug/Water
Stats: 70/75/70/95/85/105 (BST: 500)
Ability: Drizzle
Notable Moves: Hydro Pump, Surf, Scald, Quiver Dance, Bug Buzz, Pollen Puff, U-Turn, Flip Turn, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Hurricane, Air Slash, Defog, Roost, Liquidation, Dual Wingbeat
Cherrafly is the resident rain setter and Quiver Dance sweeper. Sleep Powder can put something to sleep, giving it a free turn to set up. Hydro Pump and Hurricane would be its main attacks, providing good neutral coverage.
Sample Set:
Cherrafly @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Hurricane
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder / Bug Buzz
Pokemon: Gangephin
Type:
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Stats: 70 / 80 / 75 / 110 / 90 / 100 (525 BST)
Abilities: Torrent / Bulletproof (HA)
Notable Moves: Hydro Pump, Shadow Ball, Water Spout, Ice Beam, Psychic, Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, Moonlight, Calm Mind, Will-O-Wisp, Flip Turn
Gangephin was designed to be a moderately fast special attacker, primarily with Choice Specs or Calm Mind sets. Bulletproof mainly protects against opposing Shadow Balls and the occasional Energy Balls, while allowing it to freely switch into stuff like Sludge Bomb, Weather Ball, and Seed Bombs too. Other options include Flip Turn for pivoting, Will-O-Wisp for stopping physical attackers, and Moonlight for recovery.
Sample Set:
Gangephin @ Choice Specs
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Shadow Ball
- Ice Beam / Focus Blast
- Flip Turn