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>Gardevoir
Drapion @ Assault Vest
Ability: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Atk, 4 SpDef
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Rock Tomb
- Earthquake
Gardevoir typically runs either a Choice Scarf or Gardevoirite, its mega form. This works for either one.
Drapion has already pretty decent physical defense, but after putting an Assault Vest onto it, it's able to resist most of Gardevoir's attacks pretty well.
232 SpA Gardevoir Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 4+ SpD Assault Vest Drapion: 73-86 (21.2 - 25%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
232 SpA Gardevoir Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 4+ SpD Assault Vest Drapion: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
Assuming it got a Calm Mind under its belt instead, it STILL only be able to 3KO this set with Focus Blast assuming it even hits lol. So, the Gardevoir trainer only has a few options
>Run Hidden Power Ground for Drapion new meta
>Attack again to get as much damage off as possible before dying to Poison Jab
>Switch out
We can't predict a switch, but if you're able to see what's coming next, edgequake has great coverage. And I chose Rock Tomb so that you can support your teammates with a free speed reduction for your opponent, when you don't think you can get a KO on anything.
Or, even better, Knock Off for massive damage, and removal of an item (Rock Tomb should be used if the predicted pokemon no longer has its item). Rock Tomb can also be subbed out for one of the elemental fangs for coverage.
