AAA Dauntless Shield Slowking-Galar [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Theia]

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super effectively and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a universal special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening, as Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

 

[Isaiah]

A R C

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Ice Beam Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Leftovers Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Bold Calm
evs: 252 HP / 252 136 Def / 4 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Latios Tapu Koko (It gets put out of commission by Draco) and Tapu Lelenon-Earthquake Kommo-o. Leftovers Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. while Heavy-Duty Boots are also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery, so Galarian Slowking can repeatedly switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko (Beating Koko is its main niche) while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind increases both Special Attack and Special Defense, making it an even better special wall and giving it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Ice Beam Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super-effectively, Zapdos and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. super-effectively, leveraging Galarian Slowking's high Special Attack stat. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex Toxapex is almost always physdef. Maximum investment in HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature helps to bring Galarian Slowking's Defense on par with its naturally high Special Defense. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense or balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Earthquake Terrakion (Stone Edge sends cooks glowking even if it's max physdef, so terrak is always a problem) and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Hazard removers like Dhelmise or Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating. (I would mention how having spdef investment doesn't make glowking a good special wall, and thus teams need actual switchins to strong spatkers like Zapdos)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an absorption ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super-effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening because Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield Boost and its relatively high special defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Just some stuff needed to be made a little more accurate to gking's niche, 1/2

 

[Theia]

A R C


Just some stuff needed to be made a little more accurate to gking's niche, 1/2

Implemented, thanks

 

[UT]

add remove conjecture

QC Check

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots are is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery, so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind increases both Special Attack and Special Defense, making it an even better special wall and giving gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super add space effectively, (comma) and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense or and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a good special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Hazard Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise or and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an absorption immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super-effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening because Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC 2/2! You're so good.

 

[Theia]

add remove conjecture

QC Check

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots are is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery, so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind increases both Special Attack and Special Defense, making it an even better special wall and giving gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super add space effectively, (comma) and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense or and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a good special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Hazard Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise or and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an absorption immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super-effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening because Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC 2/2! You're so good.

Implemented, thank you

gm GP Team

 

[UT]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery, (comma) so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super effectively and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a good universal special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super-effective hyphen hits. Zarude is particularly threatening because threatening, as Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

GP 1/1! You're so good.

GP Team done

 

[Theia]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery, (comma) so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super effectively and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.

Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a good universal special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super-effective hyphen hits. Zarude is particularly threatening because threatening, as Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.

**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.

**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

GP 1/1! You're so good.

GP Team done

Implemented, thank you

 

[UT]

Uploaded!

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/slowking-galar/almost-any-ability/