[SET]
Defensive (Audino-Mega) @ Covert Cloak / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Fur Coat / Ice Scales / Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Topsy-Turvy
- Knock Off / Mortal Spin
- Teleport / Moonblast
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Audino utilizes its very rare typing, good bulk, low Attack capable of stifling Strength Sap healing, and low Speed to be a versatile wall and an effective pivot. The ability chosen is up to team preference; Fur Coat can let it check Dragon- and Dark-type physical attackers like Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Ash-Greninja, Ice Scales can let it check various special threats like Flutter Mane and Take Heart Arceus formes, and Magic Bounce can reflect key status moves like Spikes, Glare, Strength Sap, (comma) and Toxic. Topsy-Turvy heavily deters setup from threats like Flare Boost Flutter Mane, Take Heart Arceus formes, and Mega Garchomp. Knock Off removes key items such as Assault Vest from Mega Steelix; if consistent progress making throughout the game is desired, Mortal Spin can instead be used to remove entry hazards and spread poison. Teleport is a consistent pivoting option with the switches Mega Audino often forces by denying Strength Sap healing or threatening to remove items. Moonblast hits Magic Guard Miraidon for good damage and dissuades other Magic Guard users from freely switching in. Mega Audino fits on balance or bulky teams looking for a flexible check to most of the metagame, a Pokemon with a Ghost-type immunity, or more importantly a Strength Sap blocker; thus, strong physical attackers like Ash-Greninja and Kyurem-B are good partners that appreciate its ability to limit Strength Sap healing and slow pivoting. In return, Mega Audino can Imposter-proof these attackers. Mega Audino is weak to Sunsteel Strike users like Mega Lucario, so solid checks to them like Mega Slowbro and Celesteela makes for good partners. Imposter-proof Mega Audino with Steel-type teammates, Regenerator users, or Take Heart Arceus formes carrying a Plate.
[SET CREDITS]
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Defensive (Audino-Mega) @ Covert Cloak / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Fur Coat / Ice Scales / Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Topsy-Turvy
- Knock Off / Mortal Spin
- Teleport / Moonblast
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Audino utilizes its very rare typing, good bulk, low Attack capable of stifling Strength Sap healing, and low Speed to be a versatile wall and an effective pivot. The ability chosen is up to team preference; Fur Coat can let it check Dragon- and Dark-type physical attackers like Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Ash-Greninja, Ice Scales can let it check various special threats like Flutter Mane and Take Heart Arceus formes, and Magic Bounce can reflect key status moves like Spikes, Glare, Strength Sap, (comma) and Toxic. Topsy-Turvy heavily deters setup from threats like Flare Boost Flutter Mane, Take Heart Arceus formes, and Mega Garchomp. Knock Off removes key items such as Assault Vest from Mega Steelix; if consistent progress making throughout the game is desired, Mortal Spin can instead be used to remove entry hazards and spread poison. Teleport is a consistent pivoting option with the switches Mega Audino often forces by denying Strength Sap healing or threatening to remove items. Moonblast hits Magic Guard Miraidon for good damage and dissuades other Magic Guard users from freely switching in. Mega Audino fits on balance or bulky teams looking for a flexible check to most of the metagame, a Pokemon with a Ghost-type immunity, or more importantly a Strength Sap blocker; thus, strong physical attackers like Ash-Greninja and Kyurem-B are good partners that appreciate its ability to limit Strength Sap healing and slow pivoting. In return, Mega Audino can Imposter-proof these attackers. Mega Audino is weak to Sunsteel Strike users like Mega Lucario, so solid checks to them like Mega Slowbro and Celesteela makes for good partners. Imposter-proof Mega Audino with Steel-type teammates, Regenerator users, or Take Heart Arceus formes carrying a Plate.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rightclicker.589755/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tea-guzzler.577920/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chessking345.355040/
Grammar checked by:
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