Archeops @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Defeatist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- U-turn / Dual Wingbeat
- Roost
This prehistoric progenitor of the pitohui has procured a place on the peak of the PU tier thanks to its unique STAB combination, blistering Speed, and high offensive stats. Stone Edge and Earthquake offer strong coverage against many of PU's offensive threats, such as Charizard and Silvally-Steel. U-turn allows Archeops to pivot out of its main switch-ins like Sandaconda. Dual Wingbeat can be run over U-turn to nail Fighting-types such as Passimian and Scrafty. Roost rounds out the set by making sure Archeops never falls into Defeatist range, as well as switching into Charizard more consistently. Charizard and Whimsicott are greatly appreciated to break through bulky physical walls such as Weezing and Palossand; in return, Archeops brings these Pokemon in freely with U-turn. Choice Scarf Passimian makes a great partner for outspeeding foes Archeops cannot revenge kill such as Ribombee and Sneasel, as well as dealing with bulky Rock-types like Gigalith and Regirock. A defensive backbone with Pokemon such as Sandaconda can switch into Pokemon that threaten Archeops out like Lycanroc.
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