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Garbodor @ Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge
Ability: Aftermath
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Def / 176 Spe
Impish Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Stomping Tantrum / Toxic / Corrosive Gas
- Pain Split / Corrosive Gas
Gross...What's that smell Face with Open Mouth Vomiting Emoji (emojipedia.org)? Ah yes, it's the literal trash Pokemon, Garbodor. No wonder it's NeverUsed. Its viability comes from setting Spikes and checking Pokemon like Sirfetch'd and Copperajah thanks to its large defensive bulk and Rocky Helmet + Aftermath, allowing it to punish physical attackers. Stomping Tantrum helps against Steel- and Poison-types like Copperajah and Toxicroak. Toxic or Corrosive Gas can be used over Stomping Tantrum to deal with switch-ins like Mudsdale and Bronzong, respectively. Alternatively, Corrosive Gas can be used over Pain Split but requires Black Sludge for longevity. The given EV spread maximizes Pain Split recovery while also letting Garbodor outspeed Adamant Sirfetch'd and Jolly Machamp. Pokemon like Tauros and Glastrier appreciate Spikes support from Garbodor, as it allows them to wallbreak more easily. Teammates like Rotom-C, Levitate Bronzong, and Talonflame can check Ground-types like Flygon, Golurk, and Mudsdale. I guess this Pokemon isn't trash after all.
Here is a replay showcasing Garbodor from the NU Premier League IX: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8nu-560520
Ability: Aftermath
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Def / 176 Spe
Impish Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Stomping Tantrum / Toxic / Corrosive Gas
- Pain Split / Corrosive Gas
Gross...What's that smell Face with Open Mouth Vomiting Emoji (emojipedia.org)? Ah yes, it's the literal trash Pokemon, Garbodor. No wonder it's NeverUsed. Its viability comes from setting Spikes and checking Pokemon like Sirfetch'd and Copperajah thanks to its large defensive bulk and Rocky Helmet + Aftermath, allowing it to punish physical attackers. Stomping Tantrum helps against Steel- and Poison-types like Copperajah and Toxicroak. Toxic or Corrosive Gas can be used over Stomping Tantrum to deal with switch-ins like Mudsdale and Bronzong, respectively. Alternatively, Corrosive Gas can be used over Pain Split but requires Black Sludge for longevity. The given EV spread maximizes Pain Split recovery while also letting Garbodor outspeed Adamant Sirfetch'd and Jolly Machamp. Pokemon like Tauros and Glastrier appreciate Spikes support from Garbodor, as it allows them to wallbreak more easily. Teammates like Rotom-C, Levitate Bronzong, and Talonflame can check Ground-types like Flygon, Golurk, and Mudsdale. I guess this Pokemon isn't trash after all.
Here is a replay showcasing Garbodor from the NU Premier League IX: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8nu-560520
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