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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Fleur Cannon
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Vacuum Wave
move 4: Psyshock / Thunderbolt
item: Choice Specs
ability: Quark Drive
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Iron Valiant leverages its strong attacks, great typing, and good Speed tier to act as a potent special attacker. Fleur Cannon, its most powerful move, threatens common defensive Pokemon such as Garganacl and Ting-Lu; Moonblast trades power for consistent damage. Vacuum Wave picks off frail, weakened, or faster Pokemon, allowing Iron Valiant to revenge kill Kingambit and Roaring Moon, even after setup. Psyshock pressures specially defensive Pokemon, such as Clodsire, Blissey, and specially defensive Toxapex, while Thunderbolt hits Corviknight and physically defensive Toxapex. Choice Specs Iron Valiant fits best on balance or bulky offense teams that appreciate its immense wallbreaking ability. It pairs well with strong physical attackers such as Roaring Moon and Choice Band Dragonite, as they can work together to pressure each others checks. Entry hazard setters like Garchomp and Great Tusk also make good partners, as they chip Iron Valiant's checks enough for it to beat them. Iron Valiant isn't very bulky, so it appreciates bulky teammates such as Ting-Lu and Garganacl; Ting-Lu can also use Parting Shot to help Iron Valiant enter the field safely. Cyclizar can clear hazards and pivot Iron Valiant in with Shed Tail.
[SET]
name: Physical Life Orb
move 1: Triple Arrows
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Mach Punch
move 4: Knock Off / Magical Torque
item: Life Orb
ability: Quark Drive
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Psychic
[SET COMMENTS]
Life Orb Iron Valiant uses its powerful moves and coverage to wallbreak and threaten a large portion of the tier. Triple Arrows threatens most defensive Pokémon, such as Garganacl and Ting-Lu, with its chance to drop Defense and flinch. Zen Headbutt hits Toxapex and Clodsire, which resist Iron Valiant's STAB moves, and Iron Hands, which can be problematic for non-Magical Torque Iron Valiant. Mach Punch revenge kills offensive Pokemon such as Roaring Moon and Kingambit. Knock Off wears down Iron Valiant's checks by removing their Leftovers or Heavy-Duty Boots, while Magical Torque gives it another strong STAB to hit the many Dark- and Fighting-types of the tier, such as Grimmsnarl and Iron Hands, respectively. Life Orb Iron Valiant's lack of longevity makes it fit best on bulky offense teams. It pairs well with defensive pivots who can help it safely switch in, such as Ting-Lu and Corviknight, and entry hazards setters who help it wear down its checks, such as Iron Treads and Great Tusk. Other physical attackers such as Garchomp and Slither Wing make good partners, as together they can overwhelm most defensive cores.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giagantic, 220859], [LBDC, 464398]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662]]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Fleur Cannon
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Vacuum Wave
move 4: Psyshock / Thunderbolt
item: Choice Specs
ability: Quark Drive
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Iron Valiant leverages its strong attacks, great typing, and good Speed tier to act as a potent special attacker. Fleur Cannon, its most powerful move, threatens common defensive Pokemon such as Garganacl and Ting-Lu; Moonblast trades power for consistent damage. Vacuum Wave picks off frail, weakened, or faster Pokemon, allowing Iron Valiant to revenge kill Kingambit and Roaring Moon, even after setup. Psyshock pressures specially defensive Pokemon, such as Clodsire, Blissey, and specially defensive Toxapex, while Thunderbolt hits Corviknight and physically defensive Toxapex. Choice Specs Iron Valiant fits best on balance or bulky offense teams that appreciate its immense wallbreaking ability. It pairs well with strong physical attackers such as Roaring Moon and Choice Band Dragonite, as they can work together to pressure each others checks. Entry hazard setters like Garchomp and Great Tusk also make good partners, as they chip Iron Valiant's checks enough for it to beat them. Iron Valiant isn't very bulky, so it appreciates bulky teammates such as Ting-Lu and Garganacl; Ting-Lu can also use Parting Shot to help Iron Valiant enter the field safely. Cyclizar can clear hazards and pivot Iron Valiant in with Shed Tail.
[SET]
name: Physical Life Orb
move 1: Triple Arrows
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Mach Punch
move 4: Knock Off / Magical Torque
item: Life Orb
ability: Quark Drive
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Psychic
[SET COMMENTS]
Life Orb Iron Valiant uses its powerful moves and coverage to wallbreak and threaten a large portion of the tier. Triple Arrows threatens most defensive Pokémon, such as Garganacl and Ting-Lu, with its chance to drop Defense and flinch. Zen Headbutt hits Toxapex and Clodsire, which resist Iron Valiant's STAB moves, and Iron Hands, which can be problematic for non-Magical Torque Iron Valiant. Mach Punch revenge kills offensive Pokemon such as Roaring Moon and Kingambit. Knock Off wears down Iron Valiant's checks by removing their Leftovers or Heavy-Duty Boots, while Magical Torque gives it another strong STAB to hit the many Dark- and Fighting-types of the tier, such as Grimmsnarl and Iron Hands, respectively. Life Orb Iron Valiant's lack of longevity makes it fit best on bulky offense teams. It pairs well with defensive pivots who can help it safely switch in, such as Ting-Lu and Corviknight, and entry hazards setters who help it wear down its checks, such as Iron Treads and Great Tusk. Other physical attackers such as Garchomp and Slither Wing make good partners, as together they can overwhelm most defensive cores.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giagantic, 220859], [LBDC, 464398]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662]]
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