First thing rufflet has going for it is better STAB moves; not only is a flying a great offensive type, both double edge and BB cause considerably less recoil than headsmash. When you through in coverage with HJK, CB rufflet 2hkos a vast portion of the meta, with usually only bulky intimidate users being able to survive.
Quick demonstration of its power:
252+ Atk Choice Band Reckless Rufflet Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 469-553 (116 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 358-423 (88.6 - 104.7%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO
Scarf is very powerful revenge killer which can double as a pivot/wallbreaker depending on the matchup. Furthermore, rufflet actually has OK bulk for a wallbreaker (85/68/125), especially compared to Archen (70/63/120). For example: 252 Atk Life Orb Technician Sneasel Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Rufflet: 230-270 (73.9 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO vs 252 Atk Life Orb Technician Sneasel Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Archen: 242-286 (86.1 - 101.7%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO. While i'm not sure how viable it is, subbulk rufflet might be worth looking at as well. Regardless, rufflet is definitely more viable than squirtle x chansey and mega luc.
Quick demonstration of its power:
252+ Atk Choice Band Reckless Rufflet Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 469-553 (116 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 358-423 (88.6 - 104.7%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO
Scarf is very powerful revenge killer which can double as a pivot/wallbreaker depending on the matchup. Furthermore, rufflet actually has OK bulk for a wallbreaker (85/68/125), especially compared to Archen (70/63/120). For example: 252 Atk Life Orb Technician Sneasel Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Rufflet: 230-270 (73.9 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO vs 252 Atk Life Orb Technician Sneasel Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Archen: 242-286 (86.1 - 101.7%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO. While i'm not sure how viable it is, subbulk rufflet might be worth looking at as well. Regardless, rufflet is definitely more viable than squirtle x chansey and mega luc.
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