VGC Landorus

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Landorus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Substitute
- Protect

For the first time in eight years, Sheer Force Landorus is once again viable in VGC, and it has returned with a vengeance! Its incredibly strong Sheer Force-boosted Earth Power is capable of demolishing any Pokemon weak to Ground, including the mainstays of the Series 10 metagame such as Incineroar, Zacian-C, Stakataka, and Regieleki. The ability to dispatch these threats is appreciated so universally that Landorus makes a great pairing with any Restricted Pokemon in the format, from physical attackers like Zacian-C to special sweepers like Xerneas and Calyrex-S. Landorus is more than just its Earth Power, though, as Sludge Bomb deals massive damage to would-be switch-ins like Rillaboom, Tsareena, and Tapu Fini. It capitalizes beautifully off of this offensive pressure with Substitute, punishing defensive plays and guaranteeing a safe opening to attack. Water-types like Kyogre and Urshifu-R threaten Landorus, so it's important to pair it with Grass- and Electric-types like Rillaboom, Amoonguss, and Regieleki.

Replay from Smogon VGC Premier League: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8vgc2021series10-1397260979

 

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Landorus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Substitute
- Protect

For the first time in eight years, Sheer Force Landorus is once again viable in VGC, and it has returned with a vengeance! Its incredibly strong Sheer Force-boosted Earth Power is capable of demolishing any Pokemon weak to Ground, including the mainstays of the Series 10 metagame such as Incineroar, Zacian-C, Stakataka, and Regieleki. The ability to dispatch of these threats is appreciated so universally that Landorus makes a great pairing with any Restricted(capitalize) Pokemon in the format, from physical attackers like Zacian-C to special sweepers like Xerneas and Calyrex-S. Landorus is more than just its Earth Power, though, as Sludge Bomb deals massive damage to would-be switch-(AH)ins like Rillaboom, Tsareena, and Tapu Fini. It capitalizes beautifully off of this offensive pressure with Substitute, punishing defensive plays and guaranteeing a safe opening to attack. Water-types like Kyogre and Urshifu-R are public enemy number one for threaten Landorus, so it's important to pair it with Grass- and Electric-types like Rillaboom, Amoonguss, or and Regieleki. (I was told to change that part + public enemy number one usually refers to a singular entity)

Replay from Smogon VGC Premier League: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8vgc2021series10-1397260979

GP 1/1

 

[Eisenherz]