Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Impish Nature
- Brave Bird
- Spikes
- Whirlwind / Toxic
- Roost
Skarmory is able to stand out in UU as a Spiker with defensive utility. It is able to handle strong physical attackers with its bulk such as Mamoswine, Tapu Bulu, and Lycanroc-D. Rocky Helmet is able to wear down these physical attackers too. The Speed investment is mainly for Belly Drum Azumarill. Whirlwind stops setup sweepers such as Swords Dance Scizor and Cosmic Power Mew. Toxic lets it cripple Pokemon like Rhyperior, Rotom-H, and Slowking that do not mind switching into Brave Bird. Tangrowth and Amoonguss are able to deal with physical attackers that can otherwise muscle past Skarmory such as Zeraora, Terrakion, and Crawdaunt. Skarmory can be removed by special attackers such as Thundurus and Galarian Moltres. Chansey is able to sponge most special attacks for Skarmory and set up Stealth Rock. Slowking can check Victini and pivot into special attackers like Salamence for Skarmory. Slowking appreciates Skarmory's ability to switch into Krookodile and Zarude in return. Spikes are able to wear down defensive pivots like Tangrowth and Amoonguss, so setup sweepers like Kommo-o, Terrakion, and Zeraora appreciate the support to clean late game.
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