National Dex Keldeo [DONE]

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[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Scald
move 4: Secret Sword
item: Leftovers
ability: Justified
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Keldeo is a solid setup sweeper that uses its good Speed and typing to turn common offensive threats and walls into setup fodder, such as Weavile, Ash-Greninja, Mega Scizor, and Slowbro. Keldeo's STAB combination also lets it force out the likes of Gliscor, Mega Scizor, and Landorus-T. Afterwards, it can use Substitute to safely set up Calm Mind or throw out an attack, all while avoiding debilitating status from Pokemon like Toxapex and Heatran. Sacred Sword is essential in giving Keldeo a niche over Ash-Greninja, beating Pokemon like Chansey and Ferrothorn after Keldeo accrues enough boosts beforehand. It can also let Keldeo beat setup sweepers like Calm Mind Tapu Fini one-on-one. Keldeo also has a good matchup against rain teams, threatening wallbreakers like Mega Swampert and using Weavile as setup fodder. The Special Defense boost from Calm Mind prevents Clefable from 2HKOing with Moonblast after Leftovers recovery, which lets Keldeo retaliate with a boosted Scald, 2HKOing Clefable. Defensively, Keldeo's typing and Leftovers let it check threats over the course of a game, such as Heatran, Landorus-T, and Gliscor. Scald burns also make Tapu Lele and Toxapex easier to wear down over the course of a game. Despite all these benefits, Keldeo can be hard to justify over wallbreakers like Urshifu-R and Ash-Greninja. It is completely walled by the likes of Mega Latias, Tapu Fini, and Toxapex, whereas Urshifu-R can use U-turn on them to gain momentum, and Ash-Greninja can use Spikes to make it harder for Tapu Fini and Toxapex to switch in. Defensive utility with no recovery moves can see it worn down over the course of a game, eventually KOed by Pokemon it needs to check, like Heatran and Weavile. Keldeo lacks immediate power compared to other wallbreakers and is therefore easier to switch into initially, though it can uniquely break through defensive Pokemon like Corviknight and Mega Scizor with enough boosts gained beforehand.

Keldeo fits well on bulky offense teams looking for a potential wincon that also has solid defensive utility. Ferrothorn is a fantastic partner for adequately dealing with Tapu Fini and Clefable. It can also set Spikes, which makes Keldeo even more difficult to switch into. Spikes also wears down checks over the course of a game, like Assault Vest Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini, which lack reliable recovery. Weavile is an amazing partner that can Pursuit trap Mega Latias, which Keldeo cannot get past whatsoever. Tapu Lele appreciates Keldeo taking care of Steel-types and can take advantage of Keldeo checks like Mega Latias and Toxapex. Heatran wears down Tapu Fini for Keldeo and appreciates it heavily pressuring Ground-types. Heatran can also make use of Stealth Rock or Toxic to wear down Tapu Fini and Mega Latias, respectively. Sand Tomb Mega Scizor is able to pressure Toxapex for Keldeo, enabling it to clean late-game.

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

Taunt may be used over Substitute to prevent Toxapex from using Recover, or Haze to remove Keldeo's boosts. However, Substitute allows Keldeo to sponge Volt Switch from Rotom-W and take hits Pokemon that would revenge kill it, like Kartana and Tapu Lele, and deal huge damage back. It's often the superior choice as a result. Choice Specs gives Keldeo immediate wallbreaking potential against the likes of Clefable and Zapdos. While this set is strong, it is much easier to play around, as Pokemon like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Mega Latias can scout much more easily against it. A Choice Scarf set with Stone Edge is able to revenge kill +1 Volcarona, but this set sacrifices all of Keldeo's power and makes it much easier to take advantage of.

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

**Faster Threats and Choice Scarf Users**: Common Choice Scarf users such as Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini easily revenge kill Keldeo after it KOes some foe. However, Tapu Lele is unable to switch in safely. Pokemon that are naturally faster than Keldeo like Serperior, Tapu Koko, and Kartana deter it from setting up.

**Bulky Water-types**: Toxapex and Tapu Fini wall Keldeo entirely; Toxapex can use Haze to get rid of any accumulated boosts and resists both of its STAB moves, while Tapu Fini can use Taunt to block Calm Mind and also resists both its STAB moves. Rotom-W can also break Substitute with Volt Switch and pivot into a faster threat like Tapu Lele to take care of Keldeo.

**Opposing Calm Mind Users**: Reuniclus and Mega Latias are two notable setup sweepers that pose a massive threat to Keldeo. Both completely ignore its accrued Special Defense boosts with Psyshock and force it out accordingly. Mega Latias is especially troublesome, as it resists both of Keldeo's STAB moves and is naturally faster than it, walling it entirely.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Serperior, Rillaboom, and Tangrowth make it incredibly hard for Keldeo to pull off a sweep, as Serperior boosts alongside Keldeo with Leaf Storm and is naturally faster, Rillaboom revenge kills it with Grassy Glide, and Tangrowth prevents Keldeo from setting up entirely because of Giga Drain recovering more than Secret Sword can damage it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[Milo, 540138], [adem, 529732]]
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[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Scald
move 4: Secret Sword
item: Leftovers
ability: Justified
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Keldeo is a solid setup sweeper that uses its good Speed and typing to turn common offensive threats and walls into setup fodder, such as Weavile, Ash-Greninja, Mega Scizor, and Slowbro. Water and Fighting is a decent STAB combo that lets it force out walls such as Chansey, Ferrothorn, and Gliscor effortlessly as well as Landorus-T, Mega Scizor and Greninja. with Chansey being even less safe than usual due to Secret Sword targeting the Defense stat. This isn't needed as you have already mentioned that Keldeo forces out Chansey. It outspeeds threats that would otherwise revenge kill it, including Victini and Kyurem, making it incredibly dangerous for offensive teams. Keldeo can further take advantage of this and use Substitute to safely Calm Mind or throw off an attack, all while avoiding debilitating status from Pokemon like Landorus-T Toxapex and Heatran. After a Calm Mind boost, it threatens massive damage versus foes such as Garchomp and Ferrothorn, Ferrothorn is OHKOd at +1 and Garchomp won't be staying in unless it's some tankchomp roar set, which doesn't deserve a mention. The special defence boost also from Calm Mind prevents Clefable from 2HKOing with Moonblast after Leftovers recovery, which lets Keldeo retaliate with a boosted Scald, 2HKOing Clefable. Its bulk is also solid for what it does, as this in conjunction with its typing means it can switch in on Pokemon like Heatran and Gliscor repeatedly and force them out to freely Substitute. This point has already been made, and Keldeo won't be able to repeatedly switch in fear of a predicted Toxic. It, Keldeo's typing, in conjunction with Leftovers, means it has solid provides defensive utility and can check threats over the course of a game, such as Heatran, Landorus, Gliscor and Garchomp. effectively. Scald burns also heavily cripple wear down Tapu Lele and Corviknight Toxapex. making it easier to wear them down over the course of a game. Corviknight, in particular, is especially annoyed by Scald burns, as it lets Keldeo avoid a 2HKO from Brave Bird and prevents unboosted Body Press from breaking Substitute. Corviknight doesn't really deserve a mention considering it's lack of viability and presence within the metagame. However, because the ladder can see it being used here and there, I am only suggesting that you take out this mention of Corviknight, so keep it in if you really feel like it should have a mention but imo it shouldn't.

Keldeo fits well on bulky offense teams looking for a flexible wincon with great defensive utility. Ferrothorn is a fantastic partner for its ability to adequately deal with Tapu Fini and Slowbro. It can also set Spikes, which bolsters Keldeo's damage output and makes it even more difficult to switch into. Assault Vest Tapu Lele appreciates Steel-types being taken care of, and can use Future Sight to force Toxapex and the aforementioned Steel-types in for Keldeo to break through them. Perhaps reword this sentence to perhaps make it sound better. Future Sight doesn't force Pex in .Heatran wears down Tapu Fini and Clefable for Keldeo and appreciates Ground-types being heavily pressured. Heatran can also make use of Stealth Rock or Toxic to wear down Tapu Fini and Mega Latias, respectively. Perhaps emphasise partners for Toxapex and Tapu Fini other than Heatran and AV Tapu Lele.

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

Taunt may be used over Substitute to prevent Toxapex from using Toxic to wear Keldeo down, Recover or Haze to remove its boosts. However, this makes it much easier to revenge kill. Taunt isn't actually that much harder to revenge kill, it's a decent set. But Sub just 6-0s rain. Choice Specs gives Keldeo powerful wallbreaking potential, making it more immediately threatening against the likes of Clefable and Zapdos. While this set is strong, it is much easier to play around, as Pokemon like Slowbro and Rotom-W can scout much more easily against it.

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

**Faster Threats and Choice Scarf Users**: Common threats such as Choice Scarf users, like Tapu Lele and Tapu Koko Kartana, No need to mention scarf Kart as it outspeeds Keldeo regardless easily revenge kill Keldeo after it KOs something. Even if Keldeo is behind Substitute, Tapu Lele isn't OHKOed by +1 Scald, meaning it can take a hit and hit back harder with Psyshock. There isn't a scenario where Keldeo is behind sub with +1 and behind sub that Lele hasn't already switched in. Pokemon like Serperior, Tapu Koko, and Mega Latias. Pokemon that are naturally faster than Keldeo, Tapu Koko and Kartana deter it from setting up freely.

Add a Bulky Psychic Types section as well as a Grass Types section, moving things such as Serperior, Kartana, Mega Latias, Slowbro etc. in there.

**Bulky Water-types**: Toxapex, and Tapu Fini, and Rotom-W are all annoying for Keldeo to deal with; Toxapex can use Haze to get rid of any accumulated boosts and resists both of its STABs, Tapu Fini can use Taunt to stop it from using Calm Mind and also resists both its STABs. and Rotom-W can also break substitute with Volt Switch and pivot into a faster threat like Tapu Lele to take care of Keldeo.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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1st para
talk specifically about sacred sword pls, thats a big part of why this mon is even considered, letting it bop past stuff like chans ferro. it def needs a whole line to itself, also reword the stab combo line its a bit weird esp w the examples, i don't get how water fight stab forces out scizor specifically, think u can just group em all together and remove chans since having fight stab =/= force out chans, its sacred that makes it do this, and even then it doesn't "force it out" rlly well since they can still stoss or twave or tox. it eating up rain is also big, that deserves a mention. remove chomp from a mon u defensively check as well, eq 2hkoes u and scald don't even do 50. also i wld like a reword on this, remember kelds place in the tier don't make it sound bad but don't make it sound like a a tier breaker as well, and wld also talk about its shortcomings, esp when compared to other breakers like frog and shifu in a line

2nd para
its defensive utility is solid but not rlly amazing, no recovery ok bulk is not amazing 2 me, and its not rlly that flexible of a wincon, would reword that part. would expand more on the spikes part, and idt keld rllys struggles with bro lol it just subs and cms to infinity. pls mention vile that's huge for removing mtias. wld remove fsight from the av lele part idt its that common, just mention that it takes advantage of pex, also doesn't have to be specifically av lele can just be lele in general IMO. the lines about the bulky waters at the end are kinda bleh, don't rlly think those r worth putting there lol. can mention other wincons and stuff that pressure pex like tomb zor

oo
IMO scarf w stone edge is worth a mention in oo, lets u rk volc

cc
common threats like what? u say that then give 1 example, also mention that stuff like lele etc cant switch in safely
I'm sure there's a lot more stuff that keld cant beat, stuff like mtias, other cmers. also remember this is a c rank or w/e mon, ur making it sound like a rank mon here, pex hard walls this set completely, and so does fini. its also not that strong off the get go, mention grass types in a separate para, they deserve it

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1st para
talk specifically about sacred sword pls, thats a big part of why this mon is even considered, letting it bop past stuff like chans ferro. it def needs a whole line to itself, also reword the stab combo line its a bit weird esp w the examples, i don't get how water fight stab forces out scizor specifically, think u can just group em all together and remove chans since having fight stab =/= force out chans, its sacred that makes it do this, and even then it doesn't "force it out" rlly well since they can still stoss or twave or tox. it eating up rain is also big, that deserves a mention. remove chomp from a mon u defensively check as well, eq 2hkoes u and scald don't even do 50. also i wld like a reword on this, remember kelds place in the tier don't make it sound bad but don't make it sound like a a tier breaker as well, and wld also talk about its shortcomings, esp when compared to other breakers like frog and shifu in a line

2nd para
its defensive utility is solid but not rlly amazing, no recovery ok bulk is not amazing 2 me, and its not rlly that flexible of a wincon, would reword that part. would expand more on the spikes part, and idt keld rllys struggles with bro lol it just subs and cms to infinity. pls mention vile that's huge for removing mtias. wld remove fsight from the av lele part idt its that common, just mention that it takes advantage of pex, also doesn't have to be specifically av lele can just be lele in general IMO. the lines about the bulky waters at the end are kinda bleh, don't rlly think those r worth putting there lol. can mention other wincons and stuff that pressure pex like tomb zor

oo
IMO scarf w stone edge is worth a mention in oo, lets u rk volc

cc
common threats like what? u say that then give 1 example, also mention that stuff like lele etc cant switch in safely
I'm sure there's a lot more stuff that keld cant beat, stuff like mtias, other cmers. also remember this is a c rank or w/e mon, ur making it sound like a rank mon here, pex hard walls this set completely, and so does fini. its also not that strong off the get go, mention grass types in a separate para, they deserve it

lmk on cord when done
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[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Scald
move 4: Secret Sword
item: Leftovers
ability: Justified
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Keldeo is a solid setup sweeper that uses its good Speed and typing to turn common offensive threats and walls into setup fodder, such as Weavile, Ash-Greninja, Mega Scizor, and Slowbro. Keldeo's STAB combination also lets it force out the likes of Gliscor, Mega Scizor, and Landorus-T. Keldeo can further take advantage of this and Afterwards, it can use Substitute to safely set up Calm Mind or throw off out an attack, all while avoiding debilitating status from Pokemon like Toxapex and Heatran. Sacred Sword is essential in giving Keldeo a niche over Ash-Greninja, as the move lets it beat beating Pokemon like Chansey and Ferrothorn after accruing Keldeo accrues enough boosts beforehand. It also lets Keldeo potentially beat can also let Keldeo beat setup sweepers like Calm Mind Tapu Fini in a one-on-one situation. one-on-one. Keldeo also has a good matchup against rain teams, threatening wallbreakers like Mega Swampert and using Weavile as setup fodder. The special defense Special Defense boost from Calm Mind prevents Clefable from 2HKOing with Moonblast after Leftovers recovery, which lets Keldeo retaliate with a boosted Scald, 2HKOing Clefable. Keldeo's typing, in conjunction with Leftovers, means it provides defensive utility and can Defensively, Keldeo's typing and Leftovers let it check threats over the course of a game, such as Heatran, Landorus-T, and Gliscor. Scald burns also heavily wear down make Tapu Lele and Toxapex, making it easier to wear them Toxapex easier to wear down over the course of a game. However, Despite all these benefits, Keldeo can be hard to justify over wallbreakers like Urshifu-R and Ash-Greninja. It is completely walled by the likes of Mega Latias, Tapu Fini, and Toxapex, whereas Urshifu-R can use U-turn on them to gain momentum, (AC) and Ash-Greninja can use Spikes to make it harder for Tapu Fini and Toxapex to switch in. Keldeo has good defensive utility but lacks recovery entirely, meaning it can still be Defensive utility with no recovery moves can see it worn down over the course of a game, (AC) and eventually KOed by Pokemon it needs to check, like Heatran and Weavile. Keldeo lacks immediate power compared to other wallbreakers and is therefore easier to switch into initially, though it is able to can uniquely ("uniquely" optional, if appropriate. you could also end the sentence like ", which is rare." or something if you wanted) break through defensive Pokemon like Corviknight and Mega Scizor with enough boosts gained beforehand.

Keldeo fits well on bulky offense teams looking for a potential wincon that also has solid defensive utility. Ferrothorn is a fantastic partner for its ability to adequately deal adequately dealing with Tapu Fini and Clefable. It can also set Spikes, which bolsters Keldeo's damage output and makes it makes Keldeo even more difficult to switch into. They also assist in wearing Spikes also wears down checks over the course of a game, (AC) like Assault Vest Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini, as they which lack reliable recovery. Weavile is an amazing partner that can remove Mega Latias through Pursuit trapping it, as Keldeo cannot get past Latias Pursuit trap Mega Latias, which Keldeo cannot get past whatsoever. Tapu Lele appreciates Steel-types being taken care of Keldeo taking care of Steel-types and can take advantage of Keldeo checks like Mega Latias and Toxapex. Heatran wears down Tapu Fini for Keldeo and appreciates Ground-types being heavily pressured. it heavily pressuring Ground-types. Heatran can also make use of Stealth Rock or Toxic to wear down Tapu Fini and Mega Latias, respectively. Sand Tomb Mega Scizor is able to pressure Toxapex for Keldeo, opening it up enabling it to clean late-game.

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

Taunt may be used over Substitute to prevent Toxapex from using Recover, (AC) or Haze to remove its Keldeo's boosts. However, Substitute allows Keldeo to sponge Volt Switch from Rotom-W and take hits Pokemon that would revenge kill it, like Kartana and Tapu Lele, and deal huge damage back, often being back. It's often the superior choice as a result. Choice Specs gives Keldeo powerful wallbreaking potential, making it more immediately threatening immediate wallbreaking potential against the likes of Clefable and Zapdos. While this set is strong, it is much easier to play around, as Pokemon like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Mega Latias can scout much more easily against it. A Choice Scarf set with Stone Edge is able to revenge kill +1 Volcarona, but this set sacrifices all of Keldeo's power and makes it much easier to take advantage of.

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

**Faster Threats and Choice Scarf Users**: Common Choice Scarf users such as Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini easily revenge kill Keldeo after it KOes something. some foe. However, Tapu Lele is unable to switch in safely. Pokemon that are naturally faster than Keldeo like Serperior, Tapu Koko, and Kartana deter it from setting up freely.

**Bulky Water-types**: Toxapex and Tapu Fini wall Keldeo entirely; Toxapex can use Haze to get rid of any accumulated boosts and resists both of its STABs, STAB moves, while Tapu Fini can use Taunt to stop it from using block Calm Mind and also resists both its STABs. STAB moves. Rotom-W can also break substitute Substitute with Volt Switch and pivot into a faster threat like Tapu Lele to take care of Keldeo.

**Opposing Calm Mind Users**: Reuniclus and Mega Latias are two notable setup sweepers that pose a massive threat to Keldeo. Both completely ignore the its accrued Special Defense boosts with Psyshock and force it out accordingly. Mega Latias is especially troublesome, (AC) as it resists both of Keldeo's STAB moves and is naturally faster than it, walling it entirely.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Serperior, Rillaboom, and Tangrowth make it incredibly hard for Keldeo to pull off a sweep, as Serperior boosts faster than Keldeo can alongside Keldeo (i mean +1/+1 and +2/+0 work out the same 1v1) with Leaf Storm and is naturally faster, Rillaboom revenge kills it with Grassy Glide, and Tangrowth prevents Keldeo from setting up entirely. (this is a bit vague)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[Milo, 540138], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

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[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Scald
move 4: Secret Sword
item: Leftovers
ability: Justified
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Keldeo is a solid setup sweeper that uses its good Speed and typing to turn common offensive threats and walls into setup fodder, such as Weavile, Ash-Greninja, Mega Scizor, and Slowbro. Keldeo's STAB combination also lets it force out the likes of Gliscor, Mega Scizor, and Landorus-T. Keldeo can further take advantage of this and Afterwards, it can use Substitute to safely set up Calm Mind or throw off out an attack, all while avoiding debilitating status from Pokemon like Toxapex and Heatran. Sacred Sword is essential in giving Keldeo a niche over Ash-Greninja, as the move lets it beat beating Pokemon like Chansey and Ferrothorn after accruing Keldeo accrues enough boosts beforehand. It also lets Keldeo potentially beat can also let Keldeo beat setup sweepers like Calm Mind Tapu Fini in a one-on-one situation. one-on-one. Keldeo also has a good matchup against rain teams, threatening wallbreakers like Mega Swampert and using Weavile as setup fodder. The special defense Special Defense boost from Calm Mind prevents Clefable from 2HKOing with Moonblast after Leftovers recovery, which lets Keldeo retaliate with a boosted Scald, 2HKOing Clefable. Keldeo's typing, in conjunction with Leftovers, means it provides defensive utility and can Defensively, Keldeo's typing and Leftovers let it check threats over the course of a game, such as Heatran, Landorus-T, and Gliscor. Scald burns also heavily wear down make Tapu Lele and Toxapex, making it easier to wear them Toxapex easier to wear down over the course of a game. However, Despite all these benefits, Keldeo can be hard to justify over wallbreakers like Urshifu-R and Ash-Greninja. It is completely walled by the likes of Mega Latias, Tapu Fini, and Toxapex, whereas Urshifu-R can use U-turn on them to gain momentum, (AC) and Ash-Greninja can use Spikes to make it harder for Tapu Fini and Toxapex to switch in. Keldeo has good defensive utility but lacks recovery entirely, meaning it can still be Defensive utility with no recovery moves can see it worn down over the course of a game, (AC) and eventually KOed by Pokemon it needs to check, like Heatran and Weavile. Keldeo lacks immediate power compared to other wallbreakers and is therefore easier to switch into initially, though it is able to can uniquely ("uniquely" optional, if appropriate. you could also end the sentence like ", which is rare." or something if you wanted) break through defensive Pokemon like Corviknight and Mega Scizor with enough boosts gained beforehand.

Keldeo fits well on bulky offense teams looking for a potential wincon that also has solid defensive utility. Ferrothorn is a fantastic partner for its ability to adequately deal adequately dealing with Tapu Fini and Clefable. It can also set Spikes, which bolsters Keldeo's damage output and makes it makes Keldeo even more difficult to switch into. They also assist in wearing Spikes also wears down checks over the course of a game, (AC) like Assault Vest Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini, as they which lack reliable recovery. Weavile is an amazing partner that can remove Mega Latias through Pursuit trapping it, as Keldeo cannot get past Latias Pursuit trap Mega Latias, which Keldeo cannot get past whatsoever. Tapu Lele appreciates Steel-types being taken care of Keldeo taking care of Steel-types and can take advantage of Keldeo checks like Mega Latias and Toxapex. Heatran wears down Tapu Fini for Keldeo and appreciates Ground-types being heavily pressured. it heavily pressuring Ground-types. Heatran can also make use of Stealth Rock or Toxic to wear down Tapu Fini and Mega Latias, respectively. Sand Tomb Mega Scizor is able to pressure Toxapex for Keldeo, opening it up enabling it to clean late-game.

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

Taunt may be used over Substitute to prevent Toxapex from using Recover, (AC) or Haze to remove its Keldeo's boosts. However, Substitute allows Keldeo to sponge Volt Switch from Rotom-W and take hits Pokemon that would revenge kill it, like Kartana and Tapu Lele, and deal huge damage back, often being back. It's often the superior choice as a result. Choice Specs gives Keldeo powerful wallbreaking potential, making it more immediately threatening immediate wallbreaking potential against the likes of Clefable and Zapdos. While this set is strong, it is much easier to play around, as Pokemon like Slowbro, Toxapex, and Mega Latias can scout much more easily against it. A Choice Scarf set with Stone Edge is able to revenge kill +1 Volcarona, but this set sacrifices all of Keldeo's power and makes it much easier to take advantage of.

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

**Faster Threats and Choice Scarf Users**: Common Choice Scarf users such as Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini easily revenge kill Keldeo after it KOes something. some foe. However, Tapu Lele is unable to switch in safely. Pokemon that are naturally faster than Keldeo like Serperior, Tapu Koko, and Kartana deter it from setting up freely.

**Bulky Water-types**: Toxapex and Tapu Fini wall Keldeo entirely; Toxapex can use Haze to get rid of any accumulated boosts and resists both of its STABs, STAB moves, while Tapu Fini can use Taunt to stop it from using block Calm Mind and also resists both its STABs. STAB moves. Rotom-W can also break substitute Substitute with Volt Switch and pivot into a faster threat like Tapu Lele to take care of Keldeo.

**Opposing Calm Mind Users**: Reuniclus and Mega Latias are two notable setup sweepers that pose a massive threat to Keldeo. Both completely ignore the its accrued Special Defense boosts with Psyshock and force it out accordingly. Mega Latias is especially troublesome, (AC) as it resists both of Keldeo's STAB moves and is naturally faster than it, walling it entirely.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Serperior, Rillaboom, and Tangrowth make it incredibly hard for Keldeo to pull off a sweep, as Serperior boosts faster than Keldeo can alongside Keldeo (i mean +1/+1 and +2/+0 work out the same 1v1) with Leaf Storm and is naturally faster, Rillaboom revenge kills it with Grassy Glide, and Tangrowth prevents Keldeo from setting up entirely. (this is a bit vague)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[Milo, 540138], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

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