Why Would You Do That?
Kingambit @ Clear Amulet [Gen 9 VGC Reg H]
Ability: Defiant
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
Clear Amulet and Defiant
This Pokemon is used primarily as a physical wall in singles while having a unique setup win condition in doubles via an ally Pokemon.
Dondozo
Runatōn
Lunatone
This Pokemon is known as a secondary setter of Electric Terrain.
Pincurchin
Self-Destruct << _________
Explosion
Duraludon @ Eviolite [Gen 9 OU]
Ability: Light Metal
- Heavy Slam
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Thunder Wave
Light Metal and Heavy Slam
This Pokemon is used as a second choice weather setter in singles and doubles both, but finds a niche in doubles with Perish Song.
Politoed
Pamo
Pawmi
This Pokemon is known for its very similar looking paradox variant with an added Fairy type.
Misdreavus
Aqua Jet << ___________
Jet Punch
Smeargle @ Focus Sash [Gen 7 VGC 2014]
Ability: Moody
- Dark Void
- Spiky Shield
- Follow Me
- Fake Out
Dark Void fails on a non-Darkrai user after Gen 6
This fully evolved Pokemon ruled singles (OU) for a few generations but is outclassed by its pre-evolution for a better ability and bulk in doubles.
Clefable
Aianto
Durant
This Pokemon was introduced as a Pikachu clone that doubled the original weakness of Pikachu.
Togedemaru
Thunder Wave << ___________
Cherrim @ Utility Umbrella [Gen 9 VGC Reg F]
Ability: Flower Gift
- Synthesis
- Solar Beam
- Weather Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Utility Umbrella and Flower Gift
This Pokemon is used both as a suicide hazard lead and setup sweeper in singles depending on format, but transitions solely to a support role in doubles.
Ribombee
Pijotto
Pidgeot
This Pokemon evolves from a Pokemon notorious in Super Smash Bros Melee.
Wigglytuff
Poison Powder << ___________
Poison Gas
Clefable @ Leftovers [Gen 9 OU]
Ability: Unaware
- Calm Mind
- Fake Tears
- Moonlight
- Moonblast
Fake Tears and Unaware
This Pokemon saw niche usage in doubles using its ability and Weakness Policy however is completely unviable in singles, residing in PU/ZU.
Coalossal
Dangoro
Roggenrola
This Pokemon has its face entirely hidden by vines.
Tangela
Recover << ___________
Shore Up