The last of the elemental monkeys, Simipour's fast and frail attack style is not unheard of, but certainly uncommon for Water-types. Simipour functions quite similar to its cousins Simisage and Simisear, often used either as a mixed attacker or a purely special fighter with Nasty Plot. Simipour also benefits from a rather unique movepool for a Water-type, giving it some uncommon coverage moves. While Simipour is arguably the strongest defensively of the elemental monkeys due to its excellent pure-Water typing, it is still very frail, so it fears anything it cannot outspeed. Simipour also lacks power, making bulky Pokemon, primarily special walls, a nuisance.
Hydro Pump is Simipour's best STAB move since it needs all the power it can get. Surf and Scald are good alternatives, with Surf being more accurate and hitting multiple foes, while Scald has the ridiculous burn chance that threatens offensive and defensive foes alike. Ice Beam is every Water-type's best coverage move, hitting a lot of Water resists super effectively. Grass Knot gives Simipour a powerful move to use against other Water-types. Nasty Plot gives Simipour a sizable Special Attack boost, turning it into a deadly bruiser after just one turn. On the physical side, Superpower is handy against common bulky Normal-types, while Knock Off's ability to remove enemy items makes it quite appealing too.
This page contains information on every Pokémon family first introduced in Generation V, including stats, recommended movesets and evolutionary lines. All evolutionary lines are put together, even if an evolution or pre-evolution was not introduced in the same Generation as other members of its evolutionary family.
Victini is one of the few legendary Pokémon based off of Mew, possessing a completely balanced set of stats, being available only through events and being generally adorable. It has a pretty unique Psychic/Fire type, which gives it 7 resistances but also leaves it with six weaknesses. It has a pretty cool ability in Victory Star, which can make it a great teammate when paired up with users of low accuracy moves like Focus Blast and Stone Edge, but the ability itself is rather limited in single battles.
While these aforementioned traits are pretty decent but not excellent, what makes Victini outstanding is its amazing movepool, although most of its best moves are only obtainable through events. The most notable of these is V-Create, the strongest Fire-type move in the game at a ridiculous 180 Base Power, which can even tear through Pokémon that resist it when combined with Victini's great 100 Attack. While V-Create is its best STAB attack, its signature move, Searing Shot, is also a great move for double and triple battles, being the strongest Fire-type spread move there is. Other than these two STAB attacks, Victini can also learn Bolt Strike, Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, and Energy Ball for coverage, while it can use Psychic, Psyshock or Zen Headbutt for Psychic STAB.
Although Victini does have extreme power, V-Create comes at a cost. Every use of it will reduce Victini's defenses and Speed, so it will eventually have to switch out to avoid being outsped and OHKO'd. However, Victini can learn U-Turn to switch out more efficiently, and its coverage moves can take out an opponent's counter that switches in to early. Another of Victini's cons is its plethora of weaknesses, which are worryingly common attacking types, and while its defensive stats are above average, Victini can still be easily worn down, especially after some V-Creates. All in all, while Victini can't guarantee victories as it claims to do, its sheer power will certainly net you quite a few.
Snivy, Servine and Serperior
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
495
Snivy
Grass
45
45
55
45
55
63
Overgrow / Contrary
496
Servine
Grass
60
60
75
60
75
83
Overgrow / Contrary
497
Serperior
Grass
75
75
95
75
95
113
Overgrow / Contrary
In its debut generation, Serperior was a pretty underwhelming Grass-type, as while it has great Speed and decent bulk, it is too weak to be a threat. However, it has gained a crucial trait that elevates it into one of the most powerful Grass-types there is: the Contrary ability. Serperior is a Pokemon that finds great success relying on one gimmick, which is firing off increasingly stronger Leaf Storms, using the Special Attack raise from Contrary to turn it into a powerhouse. Its naturally high Speed helps it spam Leaf Storm liberally, giving it the potential to sweep through teams lacking Grass resists. Unfortunately, Serperior's coverage moves are severely lacking, so Pokemon that can take a Leaf Storm and retaliate are effective ways at handling it, though Serperior can eventually overwhelm some walls just by boosting its stats high enough. Serperior also has a rather mediocre defensive typing, which makes it vulnerable to many popular attack types like Flying and Ice.
No Serperior moveset is complete without Leaf Storm, as this move's synergy with Contrary is the entire strategic reason to use Serperior in the first place. Leaf Storm is normally a powerful attack that cuts the user's Special Attack, forcing the user to switch out to refresh their strength. However, Contrary makes the move raise Serperior's Special Attack instead, effectively giving it a free Nasty Plot boost along with the heavy damage from Leaf Storm, so Serperior only grows stronger the more it uses this move. Dragon Pulse is the best coverage move among Serperior's extremely limited special movepool, striking most Grass-resistant Pokemon for decent damage. Hidden Power Fire or Ground deals with Steel-types that handily resist both of its most common attacking options. Glare is a guaranteed paralysis for neutering faster Pokemon that like to take on Serperior, and can even paralyze Ground-types too. Serperior's Speed makes it a good user of Taunt, which stops the bulkier answers to Serperior by disabling their vital support moves.
Tepig, Pignite and Emboar
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
498
Tepig
Fire
65
63
45
45
45
45
Blaze / Thick Fat
499
Pignite
Fire/Fighting
90
93
55
70
55
55
Blaze / Thick Fat
500
Emboar
Fire/Fighting
110
123
65
100
65
65
Blaze / Reckless
Among the trinity of Fire/Fighting type Pokemon, Emboar takes on a more slow and steady approach, eschewing blazing Speed for better HP. However, Emboar is not lacking in the damage department at all, as it still has powerful mixed attacking stats and a varied movepool that rivals its predecessors. Emboar is notable for being the only Fire-type Pokemon with the Reckless ability, which gives it a ludicrously strong Flare Blitz. Despite its poor defenses, Emboar's huge HP lets it take hits better than expected, and its typing gives a solid 5 resistances to boot. Emboar's main weakness is its poor Speed, so faster powerful attackers can outspeed and neutralize it due to its subpar defense stats. Since it relies on Reckless to deal heavy damage, it also loses a lot of HP from recoil just by attacking.
Flare Blitz is Emboar's best STAB move, being an attack that uses its superior physical Attack stat and getting a power boost from Reckless. Superpower is a fair Fighting-type STAB move for cracking open Rock-types that resist Fire, and it doesn't deal severe recoil damage, making it a good alternative move when Emboar needs to conserve its health. Wild Charge is an Electric move that also gets boosted by Reckless, giving Emboar a solid answer to Water-types. Grass Knot is occasionally used as well if Water/Ground types are a big problem. Sucker Punch lets Emboar hit first despite its terrible Speed, and is its main way of dealing with faster attackers. Lastly, Head Smash is another ridiculously powerful recoil move boosted by Reckless, though it's not as strong as Flare Blitz on neutral hits and has less accuracy.
Oshawott, Dewott and Samurott
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
501
Oshawott
Water
55
55
45
63
45
45
Torrent / Shell Armor
502
Dewott
Water
75
75
60
83
60
60
Torrent / Shell Armor
503
Samurott
Water
95
100
85
108
70
70
Torrent / Shell Armor
Of all the Unova starters, Samurott has gained the least in this generation, as its hidden ability Shell Armor isn't as game-changing as Contrary or Reckless to even justify using over Torrent. Nevertheless, it is still a decent offensive Water-type with nice physical and special attack. Samurott sports a pretty interesting movepool, having a range of moves to perform as a powerful physical or mixed attacker. Samurott's biggest issue is its poor Speed, so it's often forced to depend heavily on Aqua Jet to take on faster foes, or get KO'd due to its middling bulk. It can also be walled due to its intermediate attacking stats, although Samurott can boost its Attack or simply run mixed sets to trip up its defensive answers.
For Water-type STAB, Hydro Pump is Samurott's strongest option that doesn't come with any severe side effects, while Waterfall is the preferred Water-move for purely physical movesets. Aqua Jet is absolutely necessary as a secondary Water move, as it lets Samurott circumvent its mediocre Speed and take on the myriad of faster Pokemon it may face. For special attacks, Ice Beam provides a ton of extra type coverage particularly against Grass and Dragon types. Grass Knot trips up other Water-types, particularly certain Water/Ground types. For physical moves, Megahorn keeps Grass-type Pokemon at bay, while Knock Off provides helpful utility by removing the enemy's items. Samurott can use Swords Dance to double its Attack, either to break through particularly bulky foes or attempt an Aqua Jet sweep. While Samurott isn't very fast, it may also use Taunt for shutting down enemy support moves.
Patrat and Watchog
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
504
Patrat
Normal
45
55
39
35
39
42
Run Away / Keen Eye / Analytic
505
Watchog
Normal
60
85
69
60
69
77
Illuminate / Keen Eye / Analytic
Watchog is a mediocre Normal-type Pokemon with roughly balanced stats that make it struggle to excel in any aspect. Like many Normal-types, Watchog is built as a physical attacker, with Attack being its strongest stat, though it has a surprising number of status moves it can use as well. It's most notable perk is getting the uncommon Analytic ability, which takes advantage of Watchog's subpar Speed to increase the power of its attacks whenever it goes second, remedying the fact that Watchog's best stat is still pretty poor. Unfortunately, Watchog is very frail, so it's difficult to take advantage of the Analytic boost since most faster Pokemon are strong enough to quickly take it out. Watchog is also generally quite weak even with the Analytic boost, so bulkier Pokemon can reliably sponge its moves and retaliate accordingly.
Return is Watchog's best STAB move, being a high base power attack at ma happiness with no drawbacks. Knock Off lets Watchog target Ghost-types and is a very handy move in general, reducing the effectiveness of foes by removing their items. Low Kick gives Watchog coverage against Rock and Steel-types, which conveniently tend to take more damage from it due to their high weight. Super Fang helps Watchog wear down bulky Pokemon by chipping away half of their current HP. Watchog also gets the three elemental punches, Crunch, Zen Headbutt, Seed Bomb and Gunk Shot as options to hit specific Pokemon. Hypnosis, Toxic and Thunder Wave are some debilitating status moves to give Watchog more utility. Reflect, Light Screen and Helping Hand lets it provide team support, or it could use Swords Dance and Baton Pass to send Attack boosts to a better Pokemon.
Lillipup, Herdier and Stoutland
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
506
Lillipup
Normal
45
60
45
25
45
55
Vital Spirit / Pickup / Run Away
507
Herdier
Normal
65
80
65
35
65
60
Intimidate / Sand Rush / Scrappy
508
Stoutland
Normal
85
110
90
45
90
80
Intimidate / Sand Rush / Scrappy
Stoutland is a solid Normal-type with good Attack, decent bulk and a selection of helpful abilities. It is a standard physical attacker that uses its reliable range of attacks to smack a wide variety of Pokemon for good damage. Intimidate is an excellent support ability that makes enemy physical attackers more manageable while improving Stoutland's bulk, while Scrappy lets it hit Ghost-types without the need for a coverage move. Sand Rush is the most situational option since it requires Sandstorm support from a teammate, but easily makes Stoutland one of the fastest Pokemon in the game and it lacks the common weaknesses of most Sandstorm abusers. Stoutland isn't too bad, but its rarely seen due to being outclassed by so many other physical Normal-types that are either stronger or better at abusing its abilities.
Return is the go-to STAB move of any physical Normal-type, dealing reliable and considerable damage without negative side effects. Superpower punches holes through Rock and Steel types that resist Normal. Crunch gives Stoutland coverage against Ghost-types, which is important if it isn't using Scrappy. Stoutland can also use Pursuit to trap Ghost and Psychic types and take them out. Other coverage options are Wild Charge, which does good damage against common bulky Water-types, or Play Rough, which can devastate opposing Fighting-types.
Purrloin and Liepard
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
509
Purrloin
Dark
41
50
37
50
37
66
Limber / Unburden / Prankster
510
Liepard
Dark
64
88
50
88
50
106
Limber / Unburden / Prankster
Liepard is a conniving support Pokemon, one of the few blessed with the coveted Prankster ability that makes its status moves go first. It also has no lack of disruptive support moves to make itself a massive nuisance to the enemy team. Among other Prankster users, Liepard possesses above average Speed, which gives it an edge over other priority users, as well as decent offense and a typing that gives it STAB on some of the game's best utility attacks. Unfortunately, Liepard is incredibly frail, so it has severe difficulty facing Pokemon it cannot outspeed or outprioritize. It also faces competition from other Prankster users that either have better bulk or strong niche moves to abuse Prankster with.
One of Liepard's most dreaded methods of Prankster abuse is the infamous SwagPlay combo. Using Swagger, Liepard can reliably inflict Confusion on the enemy while raising their Attack, making them hit themselves harder when confused. It can then take advantage of the Attack boost with Foul Play to strike its foe with massive damage. Thunder Wave is excellent when used with the aforementioned combo or on its own, completely crippling many offensive Pokemon and having the possibility of rendering them completely useless for a turn by random chance. Encore is another menacing move to use with Prankster, since Liepard can often force switches by locking a foe into a status or setup move. Alternatively, Taunt is a more straightforward option that guarantees the enemy can't use status moves the moment Liepard switches in. Liepard's great Speed and decent Attack means it can provide utility in a more standard way with Knock Off, Pursuit or U-turn. It is also one of the faster users of Fake Out, which can be crucial for doubles and triples. Lastly, Liepard can attempt a surprise sweep with Nasty Plot and Dark Pulse, serving as a decisive trump card once faster foes and dark-resistant enemies have been taken out.
Pansage and Simisage
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
511
Pansage
Grass
50
53
48
53
48
64
Gluttony / Overgrow
512
Simisage
Grass
75
98
63
98
63
101
Gluttony / Overgrow
The first of the three elemental monkeys, Simisage is notable for being one of the few Grass-types that eschews bulk for speed and offense. It is faster than most Grass-types, and can be a solid physical, special or mixed attacker if it chooses. Simisage's movepool is its best asset, giving it a huge variety of attacks to use. Simisage's biggest weakness it its frailty due to its poor defenses, so it has trouble facing anything it can't outspeed. Compounding the problem is its pure Grass typing, which gives it a large number of weaknesses. Simisage's offenses are also below average compared to other offensive Pokemon so it has difficulty against bulky enemies, and it has trouble breaking down Poison-types in particular.
Even though Simisage's attack stats are equal, it tends to run more physical moves due to its wider physical movepool. Seed Bomb is Simisage's main STAB move, being both accurate and consistent with its damage. Leaf Storm is a staple for mixed attacking Simisage for blowing through physical walls, as Simisage can still contribute to the fight despite Leaf Storm's Special Attack drop. Giga Drain is a weaker alternative that gives Simisage a bit more survivability. Superpower is a strong coverage move that lets Simisage crush Steel-types, while Gunk Shot takes down other Grass-types as well as Fairies. Rock Slide is strong against Flying-types and has a handy flinch chance, while Knock Off can always be considered due to its helpful side effect. Simisage also gets Nasty Plot to boost its Special Attack significantly. Focus Blast is one of the few special coverage moves it can learn, and Hidden Power can round out pure special attacking sets with any coverage it needs.
Pansear and Simisear
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
513
Pansear
Fire
50
53
48
53
48
64
Gluttony / Blaze
514
Simisear
Fire
75
98
63
98
63
101
Gluttony / Blaze
The second of the elemental monkeys, Simisear doesn't bring anything new to the fast and frail Fire-type archetype, but it is faster than most of its competitors albeit barely so. Simisear has balanced attacking stats, but its playstyle leans more to a special attacker due to superior attacking options and Nasty Plot. Simisear also has some nice coverage options to handle common threats against Fire-types. Unfortunately, Simisear is very frail, so any Pokemon that can outspeed it can likely also overpower it and take it out. Simisear also has three type weaknesses that are extremely common for attacks. Lastly, Simisear lacks the sheer power to blow through some of the more bulky Pokemon in the game, even despite a heavy focus in one attack stat.
Fire Blast is Simisear's best STAB move being a straightforward, high-power Fire attack. Flamethrower is a more accurate alternative but loses out on a lot of power. Grass Knot hits all of the Fire-type's defensive weaknesses super effectively. Focus Blast is a strong attack for taking out Rock-types, but suffers from shaky accuracy. Nasty Plot is a powerful tool for specially attacking Simisear, granting a sharp boost in its main attack stat. For physical moves, Simisear also has Low Kick to take on Rock and bulky Normal-types, Rock Slide for smashing other Fire-types and Knock Off for its general utility.
Panpour and Simipour
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
515
Panpour
Water
50
53
48
53
48
64
Gluttony / Torrent
516
Simipour
Water
75
98
63
98
63
101
Gluttony / Torrent
The last of the elemental monkeys, Simipour's fast and frail attack style is not unheard of, but certainly uncommon for Water-types. Simipour functions quite similar to its cousins Simisage and Simisear, often used either as a mixed attacker or a purely special fighter with Nasty Plot. Simipour also benefits from a rather unique movepool for a Water-type, giving it some uncommon coverage moves. While Simipour is arguably the strongest defensively of the elemental monkeys due to its excellent pure-Water typing, it is still very frail, so it fears anything it cannot outspeed. Simipour also lacks power, making bulky Pokemon, primarily special walls, a nuisance.
Hydro Pump is Simipour's best STAB move since it needs all the power it can get. Surf and Scald are good alternatives, with Surf being more accurate and hitting multiple foes, while Scald has the ridiculous burn chance that threatens offensive and defensive foes alike. Ice Beam is every Water-type's best coverage move, hitting a lot of Water resists super effectively. Grass Knot gives Simipour a powerful move to use against other Water-types. Nasty Plot gives Simipour a sizable Special Attack boost, turning it into a deadly bruiser after just one turn. On the physical side, Superpower is handy against common bulky Normal-types, while Knock Off's ability to remove enemy items makes it quite appealing too.
Munna and Musharna
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
517
Munna
Psychic
76
25
45
67
55
24
Forewarn / Synchronize / Telepathy
518
Musharna
Psychic
116
55
85
107
95
29
Forewarn / Synchronize / Telepathy
Pidove, Tranquill and Unfezant
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
519
Pidove
Normal/Flying
50
55
50
36
30
43
Big Pecks / Super Luck / Rivalry
520
Tranquill
Normal/Flying
62
77
62
50
42
65
Big Pecks / Super Luck / Rivalry
521
Unfezant
Normal/Flying
80
115
80
65
55
93
Big Pecks / Super Luck / Rivalry
Blitzle and Zebstrika
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
522
Blitzle
Electric
45
60
32
50
32
76
Lightning Rod / Motor Drive / Sap Sipper
523
Zebstrika
Electric
75
100
63
80
63
116
Lightning Rod / Motor Drive / Sap Sipper
Roggenrola, Boldore and Gigalith
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
524
Roggenrola
Rock
55
75
85
25
25
15
Sturdy / Sand Force
525
Boldore
Rock
70
105
105
50
40
20
Sturdy / Sand Force
526
Gigalith
Rock
85
135
130
60
80
25
Sturdy / Sand Force
Woobat and Swoobat
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
527
Woobat
Rsychic/Flying
55
45
43
55
43
72
Unaware / Klutz / Simple
528
Swoobat
Psychic/Flying
67
57
55
77
55
114
Unaware / Klutz / Simple
Drilbur and Excadrill
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
529
Drilbur
Ground
60
85
40
30
45
68
Sand Rush / Sand Force / Mold Breaker
530
Excadrill
Ground/Steel
110
135
60
50
65
88
Sand Rush / Sand Force / Mold Breaker
With a respectable 135 Attack and decent Speed for a Ground-type, Excadrill is one of the better Ground Pokémon in the game. It is one of the more well-known users of Rapid Spin, due to its double resistance to Stealth Rock and deadly offensive presence that can prevent attempts at spinblocking. It also works well as a straight up attacker due to its excellent selection of abilities, notably being the only Ground-type line to get Mold Breaker as well as becoming an almost unstoppable sandstorm sweeper with Sand Rush. Excadrill's unique Ground/Steel typing, while giving it a slew of resistances and two immunities, does leave it with some problematic weaknesses, with Fighting, Fire, Water and Ground moves all being pretty common. It is also disappointingly slow, so it must be wary of faster threats that can outspeed and knock it out.
Earthquake is the best Ground STAB without a doubt, and Excadrill can take advantage of Mold Breaker to ignore Levitate users like Bronzong and Rotom, scoring easy KOs these Pokémon that normally don't fear Ground attacks. Excadrill doesn't get many good Steel STAB moves, unless you go through the trouble of teaching one Iron Head via Move Tutor in B2W2, though it is a good option against fairly common Fairy-types. Rock Slide is a better coverage move as it can hit Flying-types and Bug-types that don't fear Earthquake, though its Base Power is pretty low. Rapid Spin is a great utility move for removing hazards, especially since most Pokémon that can block its effect fear Excadrill's powerful attacks. Excadrill can also set up Stealth Rock itself, but it must learn this move from a Gen V Move Tutor. Besides these moves, Excadrill also gets Sandstorm and Swords Dance for Sand Rush sweeping. It interestingly has two OHKO moves, Horn Drill and Fissure, but their poor accuracy means you're better off using more conventional attacks.
Audino
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
531
Audino
Normal
103
60
86
60
86
50
Healer / Regenerator / Klutz
Mega Audino
Normal/Fairy
103
60
126
80
126
50
Healer
Timburr, Gurdurr and Conkeldurr
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
532
Timburr
Fighting
75
80
55
25
35
35
Guts / Sheer Force / Iron Fist
533
Gurdurr
Fighting
85
105
85
40
50
40
Guts / Sheer Force / Iron Fist
534
Conkeldurr
Fighting
105
140
95
55
65
45
Guts / Sheer Force / Iron Fist
Tympole, Palpitoad and Seismitoad
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
535
Tympole
Water
50
50
40
50
40
64
Swift Swim / Hydration / Water Absorb
536
Palpitoad
Water/Ground
75
65
55
65
55
69
Swift Swim / Hydration / Water Absorb
537
Seismitoad
Water/Ground
105
85
75
85
75
74
Swift Swim / Poison Touch / Water Absorb
Throh
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
538
Throh
Fighting
120
100
85
30
85
45
Guts / Inner Focus / Mold Breaker
Sawk
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
539
Sawk
Fighting
75
125
75
30
75
85
Sturdy / Inner Focus / Mold Breaker
Sewaddle, Swadloon and Leavanny
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
540
Sewaddle
Bug/Grass
45
53
70
40
60
42
Swarm / Chlorophyll / Overcoat
541
Swadloon
Bug/Grass
55
63
90
50
80
42
Leaf Guard / Chlorophyll / Overcoat
542
Leavanny
Bug/Grass
75
103
80
70
80
92
Swarm / Chlorophyll / Overcoat
Venipede, Whirlipede and Scolipede
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
543
Venipede
Bug/Poison
30
45
59
30
39
57
Poison Point / Swarm / Speed Boost
544
Whirlipede
Bug/Poison
40
55
99
40
79
47
Poison Point / Swarm / Speed Boost
545
Scolipede
Bug/Poison
60
100
89
55
69
112
Poison Point / Swarm / Speed Boost
Cottonee and Whimsicott
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
546
Cottonee
Grass/Fairy
40
27
60
37
50
66
Prankster / Infiltrator / Chlorophyll
547
Whimsicott
Grass/Fairy
60
67
85
77
75
116
Prankster / Infiltrator / Chlorophyll
Petilil and Liligant
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
548
Petilil
Grass
45
35
50
70
50
30
Chlorophyll / Own Tempo / Leaf Guard
549
Liligant
Grass
70
60
75
110
75
90
Chlorophyll / Own Tempo / Leaf Guard
Basculin
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
550
Basculin (Red)
Water
70
92
65
80
55
98
Reckless / Adaptability / Mold Breaker
Basculin (Blue)
Rock Head / Adaptability / Mold Breaker
Sandile, Krokorok and Krookodile
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
551
Sandile
Ground/Dark
50
72
35
35
35
65
Intimidate / Moxie / Anger Point
552
Krokorok
Ground/Dark
60
82
45
45
45
74
Intimidate / Moxie / Anger Point
553
Krookodile
Ground/Dark
95
117
80
65
70
92
Intimidate / Moxie / Anger Point
Darumaka and Darmanitan
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
554
Darumaka
Fire
70
90
45
15
45
50
Hustle / Inner Focus
555
Darmanitan
Fire
105
140
55
30
55
90
Sheer Force / Zen Mode
Darmanitan (Zen Mode)
Fire/Psychic
105
30
105
140
105
55
Maractus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
556
Maractus
Grass
75
86
67
106
67
60
Water Absorb / Chlorophyll / Storm Drain
Dwebble and Crustle
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
557
Dwebble
Bug/Rock
50
65
85
35
35
55
Sturdy / Shell Armor / Weak Armor
558
Crustle
Bug/Rock
70
95
125
65
75
45
Sturdy / Shell Armor / Weak Armor
Scraggy and Scrafty
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
559
Scraggy
Dark/Fighting
50
75
70
35
70
48
Shed Skin / Moxie / Intimidate
560
Scrafty
Dark/Fighting
65
90
115
45
115
58
Shed Skin / Moxie / Intimidate
Sigilyph
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
561
Sigilyph
Psychic/Flying
72
58
80
103
80
87
Wonder Skin / Magic Guard / Tinted Lens
Yamask and Cofagrigus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
562
Yamask
Ghost
38
30
85
55
65
30
Mummy
563
Confagrigus
Ghost
58
50
145
95
105
30
Mummy
Tirtouga and Carracosta
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
564
Tirtouga
Water/Rock
54
78
103
53
45
22
Solid Rock / Sturdy / Swift Swim
565
Carracosta
Water/Rock
74
108
133
83
65
32
Solid Rock / Sturdy / Swift Swim
Archen and Archeops
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
566
Archen
Rock/Flying
55
112
45
74
45
70
Defeatist
567
Archeops
Rock/Flying
75
140
65
112
65
110
Defeatist
Trubbish and Garbodor
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
568
Trubbish
Poison
50
50
62
40
62
65
Stench / Sticky Hold / Aftermath
569
Garbodor
Poison
80
95
82
60
82
75
Stench / Weak Armor / Aftermath
Zorua and Zoroark
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
570
Zorua
Dark
40
65
40
80
40
65
Illusion
571
Zoroark
Dark
60
105
60
120
60
105
Illusion
Minccino and Cinccino
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
572
Mincinno
Normal
55
50
40
40
40
75
Cute Charm / Technician / Skill Link
573
Cinccino
Normal
75
95
60
65
60
115
Cute Charm / Technician / Skill Link
At first glance, Cinccino looks like a generic Normal-type Pokémon with cute looks and not much else. However, Cincinno's strengths lie in its abilities, namely Technician and Skill Link, and a movepool that makes use of these two abilities quite well. It can learn Rock Blast, Bullet Seed and Tail Slap, all of which are excellent moves when used with Skill Link or Technician. Skill Link causes all multi-hit moves to always hit 5 times, which make these moves have an effective base power of 125, which can cause quite a bit of damage with Cinccino's base 95 Attack. If you're willing to trade reliability for power, Technician is a potentially stronger option, as it make all multi-hit moves have a minimum of 75 base power in total and does the equivalent of a 188 base power attack if all five hits land. With that much power and being decently fast as well, Cinccino is a surprisingly powerful threat.
As stated before, Tail Slap, Rock Blast and Bullet Seed are mandatory for Cinccino. Tail Slap gets STAB and is usually its most damaging option, while Bullet Seed can hit Rock-types that resist Tail Slap as well as any Ground and Water types. Rock Blast doesn't exactly cover any of its offensive weaknesses, but it enables it to hit common Flying and Fire types for super effective damage. All three moves are resisted by Steel-types however. For its remaining moveslot, Steel Tail and Aqua Tail are its strongest physical options that don't share a type with its main moves. Wake-Up Slap is also usable to dent Steel-types, while U-turn can simply let it switch out against a threat. Defensively, Cinccino is pretty frail, and a weakness to common Fighting-type moves doesn't help it stay alive, and there are plenty of other offensive Pokémon with similar or better stat distributions, so it faces a lot of competition. Regardless, Cinccino's powerful multi-hit moves makes it a legitimate threat, and opponents fooled by its innocent appearance will find themselves Tail Slapped and knocked out.
Gothita, Gothorita and Gothitelle
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
574
Gothita
Psychic
45
30
50
55
65
45
Frisk / Competitive / Shadow Tag
575
Gothorita
Psychic
60
45
70
75
85
55
Frisk / Competitive / Shadow Tag
576
Gothitelle
Psychic
70
55
95
95
110
65
Frisk / Competitive / Shadow Tag
The Gothitelle line is one of three evolutionary lines that have the amazing Shadow Tag ability. As long as Gothitelle is on the field, this ability will keep enemies from switching out, unless they're Ghost-types. Wobuffet uses counterattacks to take down its targets, Mega Gengar overwhelms its trapped victims with immense power, but Gothitelle's form of trapping is more gradual and defensive. It has great defenses to help it keep foes trapped for longer, and it has a wide support movepool to let it wear down a variety of Pokemon, both offensive and defensive. Once it has defeated a key target, the rest of the team can perform their roles more freely. Common tactics to counter Shadow Tag work on Gothitelle as well. It fears Ghost-type and Dark-type attacks, and is prone to being trapped by Pursuit itself. Gothitelle's Speed is also quite poor, but it has effective ways to remedy this.
Gothitelle commonly use a combination of Trick and Choice Scarf. The speed boost from Choice Scarf helps it get the first move, and it can trick the Choice Scarf away to lock its foes into undesirable moves, which is especially devastating to opposing walls. Even if Gothitelle fails to successfully trap and discard of its target, the tricked Choice Scarf will still have lasting effects by limiting your opponent's tactics. For trapping more offensive Pokemon, Gothitelle also has Thunder Wave, which negates its target's speed advantage. Next, Gothitelle can use either Psychic or Psyshock to directly wear its foes down. Finally, Gothitelle can use Rest to prolong its survivability while stalling out a trapped Pokemon, which also has the additional benefit of dispelling status effects like Toxic. In doubles or triples, Gothitelle can both trap and support its teammates, due to learning moves like Trick Room, Heal Pulse and Helping Hand.
Solosis, Duosion and Reuniclus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
577
Solosis
Psychic
45
30
40
105
50
20
Overcoat / Magic Guard / Regenerator
578
Duosion
Psychic
65
40
50
125
60
30
Overcoat / Magic Guard / Regenerator
579
Reuniclus
Psychic
110
65
75
125
85
35
Overcoat / Magic Guard / Regenerator
Ducklett and Swanna
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
580
Ducklett
Water/Flying
62
44
50
44
50
55
Keen Eye / Big Pecks / Hydration
581
Swanna
Water/Flying
75
87
63
87
63
98
Keen Eye / Big Pecks / Hydration
Vanillite, Vanillish and Vanniluxe
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
582
Vanillite
Ice
36
50
50
65
60
44
Ice Body / Weak Armor
583
Vanillish
Ice
51
65
65
80
75
59
Ice Body / Weak Armor
584
Vanilluxe
Ice
71
95
85
110
95
79
Ice Body / Weak Armor
Deerling and Sawsbuck
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
585
Deerling
Normal/Grass
60
60
50
40
50
75
Chlorophyll / Sap Sipper / Serene Grace
586
Sawsbuck
Normal/Grass
80
100
70
60
70
95
Chlorophyll / Sap Sipper / Serene Grace
Emolga
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
587
Emolga
Electric/Flying
55
75
60
75
60
103
Static / Motor Drive
Karrablast and Escavalier
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
588
Karrablast
Bug
50
75
45
40
45
60
Swarm / Shed Skin / No Guard
589
Escavalier
Bug/Steel
70
135
105
60
105
20
Swarm / Shell Armor / Overcoat
Foongus and Amoongus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
590
Foongus
Grass/Poison
69
55
45
55
55
15
Effect Spore / Regenerator
591
Amoongus
Grass/Poison
114
85
70
85
80
30
Effect Spore / Regenerator
Frillish and Jellicent
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
592
Frillish
Water/Ghost
55
40
50
65
85
40
Water Absorb / Cursed Body / Damp
593
Jellicent
Water/Ghost
100
60
70
85
105
60
Water Absorb / Cursed Body / Damp
Alomomola
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
594
Alomomola
Water
165
75
80
40
45
65
Healer / Hydration / Regenerator
Joltik and Galvantula
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
595
Joltik
Bug/Electric
50
47
50
57
50
65
Compound Eyes / Unnerve / Swarm
596
Galvantula
Bug/Electric
70
77
60
97
60
108
Compound Eyes / Unnerve / Swarm
Ferroseed and Ferrothorn
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
597
Ferroseed
Grass/Steel
44
50
91
24
86
10
Iron Barbs
598
Ferrothorn
Grass/Steel
74
94
131
54
116
20
Iron Barbs / Anticipation
Klink, Klang and Klinklang
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
599
Klink
Steel
40
55
70
45
60
30
Plus / Minus / Clear Body
600
Klang
Steel
60
80
95
70
85
50
Plus / Minus / Clear Body
601
Klinklang
Steel
60
100
115
70
85
90
Plus / Minus / Clear Body
Tynamo, Eelektrik and Eelektross
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
602
Tynamo
Electric
35
55
40
45
40
60
Levitate
603
Eelektrik
Electric
65
85
70
75
70
40
Levitate
604
Eelektross
Electric
85
115
80
105
80
50
Levitate
Elgyem and Beheeyem
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
605
Elgyem
Psychic
55
55
55
85
55
30
Telepathy / Synchronize / Analytic
606
Beheeyem
Psychic
75
75
75
125
95
40
Telepathy / Synchronize / Analytic
Litwick, Lampent and Chandelure
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
607
Litwick
Ghost/Fire
50
30
55
65
55
20
Flash Fire / Flame Body / Infiltrator
608
Lampent
Ghost/Fire
60
40
60
95
60
55
Flash Fire / Flame Body / Infiltrator
609
Chandelure
Ghost/Fire
60
55
90
145
90
80
Flash Fire / Flame Body / Infiltrator
Axew, Fraxure and Haxorus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
610
Axew
Dragon
46
87
60
30
40
57
Rivalry / Mold Breaker / Unnerve
611
Fraxure
Dragon
66
117
70
40
50
67
Rivalry / Mold Breaker / Unnerve
612
Haxorus
Dragon
76
147
90
60
70
97
Rivalry / Mold Breaker / Unnerve
Cubchoo and Beartic
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
613
Cubchoo
Ice
55
70
40
60
40
40
Snow Cloak / Rattled
614
Beartic
Ice
95
110
80
70
80
50
Snow Cloak / Swift Swim
Cryogonal
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
615
Cryogonal
Ice
70
50
30
95
135
105
Levitate
Shelmet and Accelgor
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
616
Shelmet
Bug
50
40
85
40
65
25
Hydration / Shell Armor / Overcoat
617
Accelgor
Bug
80
70
40
100
60
145
Hydration / Sticky Hold / Unburden
Stunfisk
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
618
Stunfisk
Ground/Electric
109
66
84
81
99
32
Static / Limber / Sand Veil
Mienfoo and Mienshao
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
619
Mienfoo
Fighting
45
85
50
55
50
65
Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless
620
Mienshao
Fighting
65
125
60
95
60
105
Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless
Druddigon
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
621
Druddigon
Dragon
77
120
90
60
90
48
Rough Skin / Sheer Force / Mold Breaker
Golett and Golurk
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
622
Golett
Ground/Ghost
59
74
50
35
50
35
Iron Fist / Klutz / No Guard
623
Golurk
Ground/Ghost
89
124
80
55
80
55
Iron Fist / Klutz / No Guard
Pawniard and Bisharp
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
624
Pawniard
Dark/Steel
45
85
70
40
40
60
Defiant / Inner Focus / Pressure
625
Bisharp
Dark/Steel
65
125
100
60
70
70
Defiant / Inner Focus / Pressure
Bouffalant
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
626
Bouffalant
Normal
95
110
95
40
95
55
Reckless / Sap Sipper / Soundproof
Rufflet and Braviary
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
627
Rufflet
Normal/Flying
70
83
50
37
50
60
Keen Eye / Sheer Force / Hustle
628
Braviary
Normal/Flying
100
123
75
57
75
80
Keen Eye / Sheer Force / Defiant
Vullaby and Mandibuzz
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
629
Vullaby
Dark/Flying
70
55
75
45
65
60
Big Pecks / Overcoat / Weak Armor
630
Mandibuzz
Dark/Flying
110
65
105
55
95
90
Big Pecks / Overcoat / Weak Armor
Heatmor
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
631
Heatmor
Fire
85
97
66
105
66
65
Gluttony / Flash Fire / White Smoke
Durant
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
632
Durant
Bug/Steel
58
109
112
48
48
109
Swarm / Hustle / Truant
Deino, Zweilous and Hydreigon
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
633
Deino
Dark/Dragon
52
65
50
45
50
38
Hustle
634
Zweilous
Dark/Dragon
72
85
70
65
70
58
Hustle
635
Hydreigon
Dark/Dragon
92
105
90
125
90
98
Levitate
Larvesta and Volcarona
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
636
Larvesta
Bug/Fire
55
85
55
50
55
60
Flame Body / Swarm
637
Volcarona
Bug/Fire
85
60
65
135
105
100
Flame Body / Swarm
Cobalion
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
638
Cobalion
Steel/Fighting
91
90
129
90
72
108
Justified
Terrakion
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
639
Terrakion
Rock/Fighting
91
129
90
72
90
108
Justified
Virizion
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
640
Virizion
Grass/Fighting
91
90
72
90
129
108
Justified
Tornadus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
641
Tornadus (Incarnate)
Flying
79
115
70
125
80
111
Prankster / Defiant
Tornadus (Therian)
79
100
80
110
90
121
Regenerator / Defiant
Thundurus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
642
Thundurus (Incarnate)
Electric/Flying
79
115
70
125
80
111
Prankster
Defiant
Thundurus (Therian)
79
105
70
145
80
101
Volt Absorb / Defiant
Reshiram
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
643
Reshiram
Dragon/Fire
100
120
100
150
120
90
Turboblaze
Zekrom
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
644
Zekrom
Dragon/Electric
100
150
120
120
100
90
Teravolt
Landorus
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
645
Landorus (Incarnate)
Ground/Flying
89
125
90
115
80
101
Sand Force / Sheer Force
Landorus (Therian)
89
145
90
105
80
91
Intimidate / Sheer Force
Kyurem
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
646
Kyurem
Dragon/Ice
125
130
90
130
90
95
Pressure
White Kyurem
105
120
90
170
100
95
Turboblaze
Black Kyurem
125
170
100
120
90
95
Teravolt
Keldeo
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
647
Keldeo
Water/Fighting
91
72
90
129
90
108
Justified
Keldeo rounds out the Swords of Justice with its similar typing and stats, having the best Special Attack among the group. Its uncommon typing is perhaps its greatest asset, as it gives Keldeo a massive 7 resistances that it can take advantage with its decent, all-around bulk. Its typing also gives it a nice STAB combination, being one of the top offensive users of Scald, while its unique Secret Sword attack lets it hit the weaker Defense stat of most special walls, an advantage otherwise limited to Psychic-types. Like the other Swords of Justice, Keldeo also enjoys having nice Speed, as well as a Justified ability to grab an Attack boost when switching into a Dark-type attack. While Keldeo is quite versatile, it has a very disappointing special movepool that misses out on a lot of coverage, and while its Water/Fighting typing gives it a nice amount of resistances, they also leave it with weaknesses to common Fairy and Flying moves, among others.
No matter if Keldeo is built offensively or defensively, Scald will always be its main STAB move. This Water-type attack boasts good power, though its high chance of causing burns is what really makes it a troublesome move to play around. For sheer power, Hydro Pump is a nice alternative. Secret Sword is a great secondary STAB move for Keldeo, a special move that damages foes based on their physical Defense stat, so Keldeo can't easily be stopped by special walls. Icy Wind is Keldeo's only notable coverage move used for hitting Grass and Dragon types. While its damage is very poor, the speed drop could be useful for Keldeo or its teammates. Hidden Power can also be used for added coverage, with Hidden Power Electric being the most popular as a way of dealing with the myriad of bulky Water-types in the game. Keldeo can use Calm Mind for added power and bulk, which can be used for Substitute to protect itself from status. Taunt can also be an option to shut down bulky support Pokemon.
Meloetta
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
648
Meloetta (Aria)
Normal/Psychic
100
77
77
128
128
90
Serene Grace
Meloetta (Pirouette)
Normal/Fighting
100
128
90
77
77
128
Serene Grace
Meloetta is an interesting Pokemon with multiple formes. In its Aria Forme, it has the stats of a standard Psychic-type attacker, having good special stats, decent speed but poor physical stats, with the added advantage of a Ghost immunity due to its Normal sub-type. Pirouette Forme Meloetta boasts better physical stats, impressive speed but poor special stats as a tradeoff. The change in typing significantly alters Meloetta's weaknesses and resistances to catch foes off guard. Its type combination in either form gives it good neutral coverage, which it can patch up with its nice movepool, and it learns a variety of support moves as well. Meloetta's main weakness is its poor bulk from one of its defense stats in either forme. It also struggles to compete with other special Psychic types, with its part Normal-type being its main draw. Finally, Meloetta's Pirouette Forme is rather unwieldy, being forced to start in Aria Forme, requiring an otherwise mostly useless Relic Song to transform, and using a completely different set of attacks from Aria Meloetta.
Hyper Voice is a nice Normal-type STAB move that hits through Substitutes. Psyshock is a good Psychic STAB that hits special walls hard, and is Meloetta's main STAB move for the most part, though Psychic can be used instead for more power. Focus Blast punches through Steel-types that resist either of Meloetta's STAB moves, as well as threatening Dark-types. Shadow Ball in turn keeps Ghost-type at bay. For Pirouette Forme, Relic Song is necessary for Meloetta to transform in the first place. Return has massive neutral coverage, while Close Combat crushes anything that resists Normal. Knock Off deals with Ghost-types handily, while having amazing utility in general. U-turn is another good utility move to maintain offensive pressure by letting Meloetta switch out into a better contender against the opponent. Thunder Wave and Toxic are generally good options for more support based Meloetta. Calm Mind boosts Aria Meloetta's main stats while improving its bulk, while Substitute can be used with it for protection against attacks and status. It can also cure status with Heal Bell, while Perish Song can force switches. Lastly, Trick can be used with a choice item to stop bulkier Pokemon intent on sponging Meloetta's attacks.
Genesect
Dex No.
Name
Typing
Statistics
Abilities
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
649
Genesect
Bug/Steel
71
120
95
120
95
99
Download
With great speed and mixed offenses coupled with an excellent ability in Download, Genesect is practically the offensive counterpart to Scizor. Genesect's Bug/Steel typing gives it a myriad of resistances, with only a single serious weakness to Fire, and it is backed up by decent defensive stats. However, it's main highlight is its rare Download ability, which boosts the attacking stat the foe's defenses are more vulnerable to the moment Genesect switches in, powering itself up for free. This amazing offensive power is backed up by its amazing movepool, including a range of coverage moves, priority and strong boosting moves as well, making it a tremendously versatile Pokemon. Its main issue is rather lackluster speed compared to other offensive threats, and Download doesn't always provide the boosts it needs.
No matter what kind of set Genesect is running, U-Turn is an ubiquitous attack on all of them. This amazing utility move helps Genesect's team pressure the opponent, as it can simply deal some chip damage and switch out if the foe decides to bring in a Genesect answer. Genesect's special attacks have a bit more variety than its physical attacks, having the uncommon Thunderbolt and Ice Beam combination, as well as Flamethrower, Energy Ball, Flash Cannon and Dark Pulse. Its signature Techno Blast ability is quite strong and can give it extra coverage with the right items, but Genesect generally prefers using more traditional held items like Choice Scarves. Its physical attacks have less type variety but are useful nevertheless. In addition to the aforementioned U-Turn, Genesect is one of the few Pokemon that gets Extreme Speed, a great priority move that works around Genesect's middling speed. Iron Head is a nice STAB move as well, while Shadow Claw and Zen Headbutt are coverage options. Explosion can also give foes a nasty surprise, especially with a Download boost. Lastly, Genesect is one of the Pokemon species that gets Shift Gear, which raises both its lackluster Speed and further boosts its Attack, making it a deadly setup sweeper.