Ogerpon is bulky enough, I swear to god if it can ever Dynamax...
[SET]
Bulky-pon (Ogerpon-Hearthflame) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 60 Def / 36 SpD / 156 Spe
Adamant / Impish Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Rock Tomb
- Quick Attack / Encore / Swords Dance / Synthesis
[SET COMMENTS]
* Ogerpon-H's incredible power in Embody Aspect, unique typing, and utility-laden movepool make it the crown jewel of bulky Fire-types!
* **Rock Tomb**: Rock Tomb provides fantastic speed control and punishes common switch-ins like Dragonite and Gouging Fire.
* **Quick Attack**: Quick Attack pairs beautifully with Embody Aspect to pick off weakened foes late-game.
* **Encore**: Even without Swords Dance to set up with, Encore is still a great way to punish support moves from Pokemon that Ogerpon-H otherwise struggles with such as Archaludon and Tera Poison Garganacl.
* **Swords Dance**: Even with this set's focus on bulk, Ogerpon-H is fully capable of charging through slower teams after a boost, with common stall team members like Dondozo being particularly juicy targets thanks to Mold Breaker.
* **Synthesis**: Synthesis is Ogerpon-Hs most reliable form of recovery, sacrificing offensive utility for longevity.
Other Options
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* **Taunt**: Taunt is a good way to stop Stealth Rock from flying up from the likes of Ting-Lu and Archaludon, in addition to making Clear Amulet Dragonite switch ins easier to handle.
* **Power Whip**: The accuracy can be a big issue, but in addition to greater power, it won't be blocked by Psychic Noise from Primarina and Iron Crown like Horn Leech
Tera Types
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* **Embody Aspect**: Ogerpon-H is locked into a Tera Fire, but it trades that and Mold Breaker in exchange for an Attack boost via Embody Aspect! This is perfect for cleaning up teams late-game and saving Ogerpon-H from opposing Ogerpon-H, but note that it completely nullifies Ogerpon-H's potential to check Urshifu-R rc and can open it up to being picked off by other Aqua Jet users like Basculegion and Primarina late-game.
EV Spreads
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* Ogerpon-H is very customizable in terms of EVs, so only take these as examples. For more exact fine-tuning, [feel free to experiment with our damage calculator!](https://calc.pokemonshowdown.com/)
* **252 HP / 4 Atk / 60 Def / 36 SpD / 156 Spe with Adamant**: This spread survives Adamant Choice Scarf Urshifu-R's Tera Water Surging Strikes rc while outspeeding the more problematic Adamant Punching Glove Urshifu-R. The Special Defense EVs give Ogerpon-H a high chance of surviving both Blood Moon and Vacuum Wave from Ursaluna-B that lack an offensive item.
* **252 HP / 4 Atk / 156 Def / 36 SpD / 60 Spe with Adamant**: This spread sacrifices some Speed to survive even Adamant Punching Glove Urshifu-R's Tera Water Surging Strikes while still usually surviving Blood Moon followed by Vacuum Wave from Assault Vest Ursaluna-B. The Speed investment outspeeds Modest Gholdengo, Jolly Breloom, and up to Timid Iron Bundle after Rock Tomb.
* **236 HP / 212 Defense / 60 Spe with Impish**: This extremely defensive spread sacrifices plenty of power and some reliability against Ursaluna-B, but makes Ogerpon-H so physically durable that even Jolly Focus Sash Chien-Pao will fail to 2HKO Ogerpon-H! The bulk also gives Ogerpon-H its 2nd-best ah shot at surviving Jolly Choice Band Tera Water Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes at around 69%, while the Speed EVs outspeed Timid Iron Bundle after being smacked by Rock Tomb's Speed debuff.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/theorymon.29010/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/derpysux.528485/
Grammar checked by:
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