

Celebi @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Aura Sphere
- Recover
This time-travelling onion is making many threats cry in NU as an excellent Nasty Plot sweeper with reliable recovery and decent natural bulk. With the combination of Psychic and Aura Sphere, Celebi checks Iron Defense Bronzong, Rotom-C, and Vileplume. It also doesn't fear status and chip damage very much due to Natural Cure and Recover, making it an ideal switch-in to common threats like Vaporeon, Mudsdale, and Sylveon. Celebi can also forgo Life Orb and opt for no item to become a better switch-in to Poltergeist users like Decidueye and Choice Band Golurk. Since Celebi is an easy U-turn target for common foes like Ninjask, Talonflame, and Passimian, partners like Garbodor and Mudsdale provide switch-ins to these threats. Both of them also provide entry hazard support, which weakens Drapion and Guzzlord into OHKO range of +2 Celebi. Pivots like Talonflame and Heliolisk can safely bring in Celebi and minimize residual damage.
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