Articuno @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 200 SpD / 56 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Defog
- Heal Bell
- Roost
Winter comes early as this arctic beast soars onto the UULT scene! Articuno is mostly used on stall teams, where it can be both an entry hazard remover and cleric, freeing up extra moves for teammates such as Chansey and Skarmory. Articuno dominates entry hazard setters and removers like Hippowdon, Mandibuzz, and Salamence while draining their PP with Pressure. Its access to both Pressure and Heal Bell makes it very difficult for Pokemon such as Hippowdon and SubToxic Aegislash to wear it down, as they quickly lose their Toxic PP. Spikes Skarmory pairs brilliantly with Articuno, as Articuno reliably counters the aforementioned Mandibuzz and Salamence that would otherwise freely remove Spikes while reducing their available Defog opportunities. Umbreon is an effective teammate for its ability to check threats like Mamoswine and Azelf while providing a secondary source of recovery with Wish. Chansey greatly appreciates having the free moveslot to run Stealth Rock and provides a more reliable special wall for Pokemon like Nihilego. Slowking is a solid answer to other special attackers such as Keldeo and able to act as a wincon with Calm Mind.
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 200 SpD / 56 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Defog
- Heal Bell
- Roost
Winter comes early as this arctic beast soars onto the UULT scene! Articuno is mostly used on stall teams, where it can be both an entry hazard remover and cleric, freeing up extra moves for teammates such as Chansey and Skarmory. Articuno dominates entry hazard setters and removers like Hippowdon, Mandibuzz, and Salamence while draining their PP with Pressure. Its access to both Pressure and Heal Bell makes it very difficult for Pokemon such as Hippowdon and SubToxic Aegislash to wear it down, as they quickly lose their Toxic PP. Spikes Skarmory pairs brilliantly with Articuno, as Articuno reliably counters the aforementioned Mandibuzz and Salamence that would otherwise freely remove Spikes while reducing their available Defog opportunities. Umbreon is an effective teammate for its ability to check threats like Mamoswine and Azelf while providing a secondary source of recovery with Wish. Chansey greatly appreciates having the free moveslot to run Stealth Rock and provides a more reliable special wall for Pokemon like Nihilego. Slowking is a solid answer to other special attackers such as Keldeo and able to act as a wincon with Calm Mind.
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