
Krookodile @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
Krookodile's Choice Band set has been picking up steam lately as a lethal wallbreaker capable of ripping through the likes of Primarina, Mew, and Salamence, giving it a home on offensive teams. Its Knock Off is incredibly punishing to switch into for foes like Scizor, Rotom-W, and Galarian Moltres thanks to its damage output and item removal. It's particularly deadly when paired with Mew, whose Spikes enables Krookodile to deal massive damage to Pokemon like Kommo-o, Tangrowth, and Amoonguss. Close Combat is mainly used to obliterate Zarude, while Stone Edge does great damage to Salamence and blows up Moltres. Krookodile appreciates teammates that can stomach hits from revenge killers like Keldeo and Noivern, making Primarina and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro great partners. It also enjoys entry hazard support from the likes of Kommo-o and the aforementioned Mew. Pivot support from the likes of Moltres and Rotom-H can help with creating opportunities for Krookodile to wallbreak against Pokemon like Rhyperior and opposing Rotom-H. They can also help with beating Buzzwole and physically defensive Tangrowth, two of Krookodile's few counters.
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