Slowking @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Psychic
- Slack Off
- Teleport
As one of the most exciting drops from OU in October, the returning Slowking has reclaimed its previous spotlight as an incredible defensive pivot that checks a wide range of Pokemon like Excadrill, Celesteela, and Mienshao. Physically defensive Slowking with Colbur Berry can help limit entry opportunities for Conkeldurr, comfortably eating any attack from it and KOing back with Psychic with a small amount of chip damage, while also checking threats like Mamoswine and Swords Dance Excadrill. Colbur Berry has many more uses beyond Conkeldurr, however, letting it stay in on Krookodile and Hydreigon to more freely to attack or use Teleport, and giving it an extra buffer against foes like Mienshao and Lycanroc-D. Despite its Colbur Berry, teammates that can check Hydreigon and Zarude are essential, such as Mandibuzz and Skarmory, respectively. Skarmory can also help to check foes like Excadrill so that Slowking isn't overwhelmed, while Mandibuzz can reliably deal with Aegislash, which forces out Slowking. Offensive teammates such as Conkeldurr and Mienshao appreciate Slowking's Teleport support, threatening Slowking's switch-ins like Zarude and Hydreigon in exchange.
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