Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Impish Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Mega Steelix is a renowned physical tank that has the ability to turn sometimes unfavorable matchups against unfavorable types, such as Dragon, Normal, and Fairy, into favorable ones due to its immense bulk and offensive presence with Curse and Heavy Slam. For example, after a single Curse, there are four viable Pokemon between the aforementioned types that can effectively prevent Mega Steelix from sweeping, namely Kyurem-B, Hydreigon, Diggersby, and Ditto. Apart from Mega Steelix, no Ground-type has the ability to sponge more than one Wood Hammer from an unboosted Tapu Bulu, which ultimately emphasizes its obscene natural bulk with only an Impish nature and maximum HP. However, setting up Curses isn't the only viable strategy, and it's important to keep in mind other strategies like doing chip damage with Heavy Slam as well as not Mega Evolving to retain Sturdy in order to prevent a foe from sweeping. One of the most synergetic teammates for Mega Steelix is Gastrodon because it takes most special attacks Mega Steelix cannot, and its ability disrupts Water-type moves.
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