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[SET]
name: IronPress Utility
move 1: Iron Defense
move 2: Body Press
move 3: Heavy Slam
move 4: Taunt / Stealth Rock
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 Spe
tera type: Ghost
[SET COMMENTS]
Cobalion is relatively unique in its role and stat spread, being both very physically tanky with a good defensive typing while also being relatively speedy. These attributes allow Cobalion to reliably serve as both a defensive pivot and a setup sweeper at the same time. Cobalion's typing lets it take advantage of common physical attackers like Cyclizar, Bisharp, and Kleavor, setting up Iron Defense in front of them to minimize the damage it takes from them while also threatening them back with a powerful Body Press. Heavy Slam lets Cobalion hit Fairy-types that don't typically mind a Body Press, like Fezandipiti and Gardevoir. Taunt gives Cobalion protection from status moves like Whirlwind from Hippowdon and Stun Spore from Amoonguss, while also preventing bulky setup Pokemon like Slowbro and Tera Water Fezandipiti from setting up against it. Alternatively, Cobalion can reliably set Stealth Rock using its high Speed and imposing offensive presence. Cobalion may choose to forgo Heavy Slam for Stone Edge as a way to effectively lure Moltres, a common Pokemon that gives Cobalion a great amount of trouble. While Leftovers greatly benefits Cobalion in its role as a sand-immune bulky setup sweeper and offsets Stealth Rock damage, Rocky Helmet allows Cobalion to serve as a perfect counter to Maushold while also punishing U-turn from the likes of Cyclizar, Jirachi, and Kleavor. 252 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature lets Cobalion outspeed threats like Mienshao, Fezandipiti, and Galarian Zapdos. Tera Ghost inverts Cobalion's Fighting weakness, letting it take on would-be threats like the aforementioned Fighting-types as well as opposing Cobalion. Tera Ghost also lets Cobalion effectively block Rapid Spin from Cyclizar.
Cobalion is often found on balance teams and teams with bulky offenses due to its well-rounded nature and versatility. Amoonguss, Fezandipiti, and Slowbro serve as sturdy long-term counterplay to Fighting-types like Galarian Zapdos and Mienshao. Cobalion also pairs well with Flying-types like Noivern, Salamence, and Moltres, which take on Fire-, Fighting-, and Ground-type attacks aimed at Cobalion. In return, Cobalion can pivot into Rock-type attacks and Knock Off to preserve their Heavy-Duty Boots. Specially defensive Hippowdon can set up Stealth Rock for Cobalion to freely run Taunt, while Rocky Helmet Cobalion can act as a physical wall for it. Specially defensive pivots like Assault Vest Cyclizar and Empoleon are great partners for Cobalion, compensating for its poor Special bulk and offering Knock Off support to remove opposing Rocky Helmet and Heavy-Duty Boots while providing momentum via U-turn and Flip Turn, respectively. Healing Wish from Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Lunar Dance from Cresselia allows Cobalion to serve as a defensive wall early in a game, then receive a new lease on life as a setup sweeper later on. Jirachi is a fellow Steel-type that can take on Special attackers that overwhelm Cobalion over the course of a game like Gardevoir, Fezandipiti, and Reuniclus.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/stories.400664/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/fluff.614438/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rarelyme.513635/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zrp200.327515/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/clouds.356215/
name: IronPress Utility
move 1: Iron Defense
move 2: Body Press
move 3: Heavy Slam
move 4: Taunt / Stealth Rock
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 Spe
tera type: Ghost
[SET COMMENTS]
Cobalion is relatively unique in its role and stat spread, being both very physically tanky with a good defensive typing while also being relatively speedy. These attributes allow Cobalion to reliably serve as both a defensive pivot and a setup sweeper at the same time. Cobalion's typing lets it take advantage of common physical attackers like Cyclizar, Bisharp, and Kleavor, setting up Iron Defense in front of them to minimize the damage it takes from them while also threatening them back with a powerful Body Press. Heavy Slam lets Cobalion hit Fairy-types that don't typically mind a Body Press, like Fezandipiti and Gardevoir. Taunt gives Cobalion protection from status moves like Whirlwind from Hippowdon and Stun Spore from Amoonguss, while also preventing bulky setup Pokemon like Slowbro and Tera Water Fezandipiti from setting up against it. Alternatively, Cobalion can reliably set Stealth Rock using its high Speed and imposing offensive presence. Cobalion may choose to forgo Heavy Slam for Stone Edge as a way to effectively lure Moltres, a common Pokemon that gives Cobalion a great amount of trouble. While Leftovers greatly benefits Cobalion in its role as a sand-immune bulky setup sweeper and offsets Stealth Rock damage, Rocky Helmet allows Cobalion to serve as a perfect counter to Maushold while also punishing U-turn from the likes of Cyclizar, Jirachi, and Kleavor. 252 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature lets Cobalion outspeed threats like Mienshao, Fezandipiti, and Galarian Zapdos. Tera Ghost inverts Cobalion's Fighting weakness, letting it take on would-be threats like the aforementioned Fighting-types as well as opposing Cobalion. Tera Ghost also lets Cobalion effectively block Rapid Spin from Cyclizar.
Cobalion is often found on balance teams and teams with bulky offenses due to its well-rounded nature and versatility. Amoonguss, Fezandipiti, and Slowbro serve as sturdy long-term counterplay to Fighting-types like Galarian Zapdos and Mienshao. Cobalion also pairs well with Flying-types like Noivern, Salamence, and Moltres, which take on Fire-, Fighting-, and Ground-type attacks aimed at Cobalion. In return, Cobalion can pivot into Rock-type attacks and Knock Off to preserve their Heavy-Duty Boots. Specially defensive Hippowdon can set up Stealth Rock for Cobalion to freely run Taunt, while Rocky Helmet Cobalion can act as a physical wall for it. Specially defensive pivots like Assault Vest Cyclizar and Empoleon are great partners for Cobalion, compensating for its poor Special bulk and offering Knock Off support to remove opposing Rocky Helmet and Heavy-Duty Boots while providing momentum via U-turn and Flip Turn, respectively. Healing Wish from Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Lunar Dance from Cresselia allows Cobalion to serve as a defensive wall early in a game, then receive a new lease on life as a setup sweeper later on. Jirachi is a fellow Steel-type that can take on Special attackers that overwhelm Cobalion over the course of a game like Gardevoir, Fezandipiti, and Reuniclus.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/stories.400664/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/fluff.614438/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rarelyme.513635/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zrp200.327515/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/clouds.356215/
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