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Komala @ Liechi Berry
Ability: Comatose
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Return
Okay, just hear me out on this one.
This build gives Komala three safe switch-ins. The first is based on its type: Komala can easily switch in on a Ghost attack. The second is Comatose, which allows Komala to switch in on any status attack, as well as if the opponent happens to be trying to set up Toxic Spikes. The third, thanks to this EV investment, is Special Attacks. Komala’s SpD is, surprisingly, very usable.
So, you get Komala out on an opponent that now has to switch to something better built to handle it. On this switch, you Substitute. Your opponent attacks you, probably with a Physical attack, and breaks the Substitute, and you Sub again. Do this a third time, and your Liechi Berry kicks in, raising your attack. As this third sub is broken, use Swords Dance, and proceed to cause some damage with a +3 Sucker Punch. Slower opponent? Sub still up? Any other opportunity for some nice, slow, raw damage? Let’s use Return for some sheer power.
OU worthy? Probably not. UU? I think this can work well.
