Salamence @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Defog
- Roost
- Dual Wingbeat
- Earthquake
Nihilego very commonly switches into Salamence, since special sets can barely do anything to it, unless it fears Dragon Dance sets, which it will not after Defog is revealed, allowing Salamence to Earthquake it on the switch. Additionaly, the 88 SpDef EVs allow Salamence to survive 1 Power Gem from full health, meaning that this set 1v1s Nihilego if necessary
252 SpA Nihilego Power Gem vs. 0 HP / 88 SpD Salamence: 278-330 (83.9 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
168 Atk Salamence Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nihilego: 768-904 (213.9 - 251.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO