>>17704807>item and megastoneI've found regular sash 'zam to be much more effective than mega zam. Tracing parental bond and adaptability is great, but situational and often means you have to sack off a pokemon to get him in safely, since he can never switch. Also, nearly anything with a good ability has priority which will kick your ass.
Meanwhile, focus sash magic guard alakazam is the perfect revenge killer, magic guard keeping his sash intact and almost guaranteeing a KO whenever he's switched in..
>>17704859>tracing sturdykek. Nearly anything with sturdy will kick your ass on the switch-in.
>gay wingsagain, you can't switch into talongay unless you predict a roost or something. Even if you do, carrying HP flying just for talonflame is situational and unnecessary because hidden powers suck this gen and you're missing on a good coverage option, like focus blast or dazzling gleam.
