
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Close Combat
- Toxic
- King's Shield
Aegislash has solidified itself at the top of the UU metagame with its mixed set. Shadow Ball hits many popular Pokemon such as Jirachi, Galarian Slowbro, and opposing Aegislash super effectively and provides great neutral coverage against many other Pokemon. Close Combat punishes foes that do not care about Toxic, such as Chansey and Zarude. Toxic cripples switch-ins to Shadow Ball such as Bulletproof Kommo-o and Krookodile. King's Shield stalls out turns for Aegislash to accrue Toxic damage and gain Leftovers recovery while also letting it scout Choice-locked foes such as Keldeo and Primarina. Since Aegislash is reliant on Leftovers, Knock Off absorbers such as Gastrodon and Amoonguss are great partners. Mienshao and Buzzwole are able to break through Chansey and Umbreon more easily. Lycanroc-D, Azumarill, and Nihilego help remove Aegislash's best check in Galarian Moltres. Late-game cleaners such as Clangorous Soul Kommo-o appreciate Psychic-types being worn down to sweep late-game.
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