Stakataka @ Rockium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
IVs: 15 Def / 0 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Trick Room
- Gyro Ball
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
Stakataka's access to Trick Room coupled with its abysmal Speed, fairly high Attack, and a very powerful STAB-boosted Gyro Ball make it one of UU's best and most threatening late-game sweepers. Beast Boost increases its already solid Attack after every KO, which gives it the ability to plow through certain defensive staples like Amoonguss and Gliscor with enough boosts and snowball against teams. Stakataka's good bulk also makes revenge killing it under Trick Room difficult for teams that lack Fighting-type priority, and while not perfect, Stakataka's defensive typing allows it to switch into and set up on common Pokemon such as Alolan Muk and Latias. However, Stakataka struggles with breaking through bulkier Ground- and Water-types such as Hippowdon, Mega Slowbro, and Swampert so it appreciates being paired with Grass-types like Serperior that can eliminate them and weaken other checks such as Cobalion and Doublade. Stakataka also harbors two 4x weaknesses to Fighting and Ground, so checks to Pokemon with these typings such as Latias and the aforementioned Serperior are also appreciated.
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