Lugia @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Def / 148 SpA / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Aeroblast
- Earth Power
- Recover
Lugia may seem like an odd choice for a sweeper, but the most common set these days utilizes Weakness Policy and Calm Mind to improve its damage and bulk, as well as Speed with Max Airstream. The given EV spread outspeeds Zapdos and avoids a 2HKO from unboosted Calyrex-S via Multiscale. Reliable checks to this set are narrowed down to Tyranitar and defensive teams. Lugia appreciates teammates that ease its setup, share offensive synergy, and punish the aforementioned checks. Mimikyu is a good lead to cripple a foe for Lugia to set up on, Zacian-C and Urshifu-S punish Tyranitar, and Incineroar can punish offensive Calyrex-S and ease setup with Intimidate and Parting Shot. Ferrothorn and Gothitelle improve the team's matchup against stall thanks to them handling Chansey and Quagsire, and the former can also deal with Tyranitar well. Zygarde deserves a mention for threatening Tyranitar, its offensive and defensive synergy with Lugia, and Glare, which eases Lugia's setup.
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 196 HP / 4 Def / 148 SpA / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Aeroblast
- Earth Power
- Recover
Lugia may seem like an odd choice for a sweeper, but the most common set these days utilizes Weakness Policy and Calm Mind to improve its damage and bulk, as well as Speed with Max Airstream. The given EV spread outspeeds Zapdos and avoids a 2HKO from unboosted Calyrex-S via Multiscale. Reliable checks to this set are narrowed down to Tyranitar and defensive teams. Lugia appreciates teammates that ease its setup, share offensive synergy, and punish the aforementioned checks. Mimikyu is a good lead to cripple a foe for Lugia to set up on, Zacian-C and Urshifu-S punish Tyranitar, and Incineroar can punish offensive Calyrex-S and ease setup with Intimidate and Parting Shot. Ferrothorn and Gothitelle improve the team's matchup against stall thanks to them handling Chansey and Quagsire, and the former can also deal with Tyranitar well. Zygarde deserves a mention for threatening Tyranitar, its offensive and defensive synergy with Lugia, and Glare, which eases Lugia's setup.
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