Ubers Corviknight

[bigtalk]

[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Body Press
move 4: Iron Defense / U-turn / Taunt
item: Shed Shell / Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Corviknight's favorable matchup against common entry hazard setters like Hippowdon and Ferrothorn makes it a great Defogger. Body Press is Corviknight's main attacking move, chosen over Brave Bird because it hits important targets like Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Zacian-C harder. However, it does let Eternatus switch into Corviknight quite freely and force it out with the threat of Flamethrower. Iron Defense makes Corviknight nearly impenetrable with physical attacks, allowing it to handle sweepers like Excadrill more reliably. It also quickly boosts the power of Body Press, letting Corviknight force out Ferrothorn and deal respectable damage to neutral targets after a boost. U-turn can be used to provide Corviknight's teammates safe entry into its switch-ins like Gothitelle and Galarian Corsola or into faster threats like Zacian-C. Taunt prevents walls like Ferrothorn and Galarian Corsola from utilizing their recovery options or status moves against Corviknight. Maximum Defense investment with a Bold nature allows Corviknight to survive two +2 Max Rockfalls from Excadrill after using Iron Defense. Pressure strengthens Corviknight's role as a Defogger, ensuring that Corviknight's Defog PP outlasts that of entry hazard setters. Shed Shell is the preferred item, since it lets Corviknight escape Gothitelle, which can cripple it even if it runs U-turn by using Trick to give it a Choice Scarf. Alternatively, Leftovers can come in handy to offset residual damage from the likes of Stealth Rock, Leech Seed, and burns, but it leaves Corviknight vulnerable to Gothitelle.

Pokemon susceptible to entry hazards like Gyarados and Galarian Darmanitan benefit from Corviknight's Defog support. Toxapex and Eternatus have good type synergy with Corviknight and absorb Toxic Spikes on the switch, taking pressure off of it to use Defog. Quagsire and Hippowdon can switch into Electric-type attacks from Pokemon like Toxtricity and are capable of checking Zacian-C. Wallbreakers like Zacian-C and Galarian Darmanitan appreciate Corviknight bringing them in via a slow U-turn.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[bigtalk, 466663]]
- Quality checked by: [[Nayrz, 212134], [Cynara, 224455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Empress, 175616]]

 

[bigtalk]

Ready for qc

 

[Nayrz]

I feel there might be some overlap with the idea of ID + Body Press vs Bulk Up + Brave Bird as kinda "boosting defensive check set". Considering this is a preview I think we should probably cut it to just the Defog set which is pretty effective standalone.

That said, if we're gonna have U-turn slashed further along (id have it 2nd personally) i'd want to see Shed Shell slashed - probably first since U-turn isn't. Leftovers and U-turn is a fine combo, Shed Shell has to go with anything else.

I'd give more warning about Eternatus - no Brave Bird or even U-turn means it comes in for free very often.

QC 1/2

 

[bigtalk]

Leftovers and U-turn is a fine combo, Shed Shell has to go with anything else.

Hmm I think with Pursuit's removal U-turn won't be sufficient insurance against Gothitelle, because it still outspeeds + cripples you with scarf Trick. Even if you have U-turn, you won't be able to safely click anything besides that as long as Goth is alive and holding the scarf, so I think Shed Shell is still justifiable with U-turn. I'll just say that you should run Leftovers if you straight-up don't care about Gothitelle.

 

[Cynara]

Looks fine, keep Shed shell as the main item. However, the major difference between Corviknight and other defensive Pokemon it still has the Luxury of being able to use U-turn and isnt rendered completely defenseless against any gothitelle that tries to trap it.

QC: 2/2

 

[bigtalk]

I edited the U-turn point to include Gothitelle. Sending this to gp

 

[moholty]

Wouldn't Impish nature be more beneficial or not?

 

[bigtalk]

Wouldn't Impish nature be more beneficial or not?

It isn't necessary. Body Press uses the Defense stat to calculate damage so Attack isn't needed for anything.

 

[readytolose]

It isn't necessary. Body Press uses the Defense stat to calculate damage so Attack isn't needed for anything.

Impish is better if you run U-turn, probably should mention that somewhere.

 

[Empress]

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Here ya go

[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Body Press
move 4: Iron Defense / U-turn / Taunt
item: Shed Shell / Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Corviknight's favorable matchup against common entry hazard setters like Hippowdon and Ferrothorn makes it a great Defogger. Body Press is Corviknight's main attacking move, chosen over Brave Bird because since it hits important targets like Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Zacian-C harder. However, it does let Eternatus switch into Corviknight quite freely and force it out with the threat of Flamethrower. Iron Defense makes Corviknight near nearly impenetrable with physical attacks, allowing it to handle sweepers like Excadrill more reliably. It also quickly boosts the power of Body Press, letting Corviknight force out Ferrothorn and deal respectable damage to neutral targets after a boost. U-turn can be used to provide Corviknight's teammates safe entry into its switch-ins like Gothitelle and Galarian Corsola or into faster threats like Zacian-C. Taunt prevents walls like Ferrothorn and Galarian Corsola from utilizing their recovery options or status moves against Corviknight. Maximum Defense investment with a Bold nature allows Corviknight to survive two +2 Max Rockfalls from Excadrill after using Iron Defense. Pressure strengthens Corviknight's role as a Defogger, ensuring that Corviknight's Defog PP outlasts that of entry hazard setters. Shed Shell is the preferred item, (AC) since it lets Corviknight escape Gothitelle, which can cripple it even if it runs U-turn by using Trick to give it a Choice Scarf. Alternatively, Leftovers can come in handy to offset residual damage from the likes of Stealth Rock, Leech Seed, and burn status burns, but it leaves Corviknight vulnerable to Gothitelle.

Pokemon susceptible to entry hazards like Gyarados and Galarian Darmanitan benefit from Corviknight's Defog support. Toxapex and Eternatus have good type synergy with Corviknight and absorb Toxic Spikes on the switch, taking pressure off of it to use Defog. Quagsire and Hippowdon can switch into Electric-type attacks such as from Pokemon like Toxtricity and are capable of checking Zacian-C. Wallbreakers like Zacian-C and Galarian Darmanitan appreciate Corviknight bringing them in via a slow U-turn.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[bigtalk, 466663]]
- Quality checked by: [[Nayrz, 212134], [Cynara, 224455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ]]

Easy as always! GP 1/1