[SET]
Choice Band (Garchomp-Mega) @ Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws / Sword of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Glaive Rush
- Headlong Rush / Precipice Blades
- Sunsteel Strike
- Bolt Strike / U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Mega Garchomp is a strong wallbreaker thanks to its high Attack and good STAB moves. Dragon + Ground offers good coverage that only Celesteela resists, and even then, it needs to be using Fur Coat to survive two uses of Glaive Rush; Mega Garchomp also isn't weak to Stealth Rock, giving it an advantage over a close competitor in Kyurem-B. Headlong Rush is generally better than Precipice Blades, as it doesn't miss and Imposter users aren't immune to Tough Claws's damage boost, but Precipice Blades has more PP and doesn't make contact. Sunsteel Strike is necessary for smashing through Fur Coat Mega Audino and Arceus-Fairy, which are otherwise unbreakable walls. Bolt Strike can 2HKO Fur Coat Mega Slowbro and Celesteela; alternatively, U-turn can provide momentum and still help weaken Mega Slowbro. While Mega Garchomp is powerful, it isn't fast, meaning Fur Coat Arceus formes can always outspeed it and attempt to heal with Strength Sap; as a result, allies that can limit Strength Sap's recovery, such as Blissey and Magic Bounce users, are good support. Most other offensive Pokemon in the tier outspeed Mega Garchomp and chase it out, so solid defensive options like Mega Audino, Celesteela, and Arceus formes are recommended. Mega Garchomp also requires correct prediction to make any substantial progress, so reliable pivots like RegenVest users are useful. Mega Garchomp's use of four contact moves means Burning Bulwark is a massive problem, so an Imposter user can help with scouting in order to avoid a disaster. Imposter-proof Mega Garchomp with a bulky Fur Coat user like Mega Slowbro, Celesteela, or an Arceus forme; if Mega Garchomp is using Bolt Strike, Celesteela shouldn't be used, but Mega Slowbro still works.
[SET CREDITS]
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Choice Band (Garchomp-Mega) @ Choice Band
Ability: Tough Claws / Sword of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Glaive Rush
- Headlong Rush / Precipice Blades
- Sunsteel Strike
- Bolt Strike / U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Mega Garchomp is a strong wallbreaker thanks to its high Attack and good STAB moves. Dragon + Ground offers good coverage that only Celesteela resists, and even then, it needs to be using Fur Coat to survive two uses of Glaive Rush; Mega Garchomp also isn't weak to Stealth Rock, giving it an advantage over a close competitor in Kyurem-B. Headlong Rush is generally better than Precipice Blades, as it doesn't miss and Imposter users aren't immune to Tough Claws's damage boost, but Precipice Blades has more PP and doesn't make contact. Sunsteel Strike is necessary for smashing through Fur Coat Mega Audino and Arceus-Fairy, which are otherwise unbreakable walls. Bolt Strike can 2HKO Fur Coat Mega Slowbro and Celesteela; alternatively, U-turn can provide momentum and still help weaken Mega Slowbro. While Mega Garchomp is powerful, it isn't fast, meaning Fur Coat Arceus formes can always outspeed it and attempt to heal with Strength Sap; as a result, allies that can limit Strength Sap's recovery, such as Blissey and Magic Bounce users, are good support. Most other offensive Pokemon in the tier outspeed Mega Garchomp and chase it out, so solid defensive options like Mega Audino, Celesteela, and Arceus formes are recommended. Mega Garchomp also requires correct prediction to make any substantial progress, so reliable pivots like RegenVest users are useful. Mega Garchomp's use of four contact moves means Burning Bulwark is a massive problem, so an Imposter user can help with scouting in order to avoid a disaster. Imposter-proof Mega Garchomp with a bulky Fur Coat user like Mega Slowbro, Celesteela, or an Arceus forme; if Mega Garchomp is using Bolt Strike, Celesteela shouldn't be used, but Mega Slowbro still works.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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