http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/togekiss
[SET]
Name: CopyKiss
Move 1: Mirror Move
Move 2: Counter
Move 3: Air Slash
Move 4: Extreme-Speed
Item: Lum Berry
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 252 HP / 12 Def / 246 SpA
Why this Set deserves to be on the Site:
- This set has the potential to give other leads a "taste" of their own medicine and set up Spikes / Stealth Rocks / Toxic Spikes even without carrying the move
- It can surprise many powerful Physical Attacking leads with Counter and Togekiss is bulky enough to take a super-effective hit
- This set also can prevent Ninjask from passing
Against Other Leads:
Against Scarf-Tricking Jirachi: Mirror Move copies Trick and throws the Scarf back at its owner after recieving it, forcing Jirachi to switch. If Jirachi decides to attack head on, it will be locked onto the attack and you can switch to the appropriate counter without worry of it setting up Stealth Rocks.
Against Smeargle and Roserade: These two leads use Sleep causing moves on the first turn they are sent in, allowing you to use Mirror Move to put them to sleep. Lum Berry prevents you from sleeping. Then you can procede to Air Slash and Extreme-Speed to take out the leads.
Against Metagross: Usually, Togekiss does not seem like a threat to Metagross, so it usually just sets up Stealth Rock and allows you to Mirror Move your own Stealth Rocks. Metagross would still be at full HP, meaning it will not use Explosion, but instead attack with Meteor Mash/Thunder Punch/Ice Punch. Togekiss can use Counter and KO Metagross and still be left with around half its HP.
Against Machamp: Two Air Slashes easily take Machamp out. If the first attack fails to flinch, Lum Berry guards against Dynamic Punch's confusion and the occasional Freeze Hax from Ice Punch.
Against Infernape: Usually, Infernape starts with Fake-Out which you would take. You can try to Mirror-Move if you think they are going to try set up Stealth Rocks. Otherwise, go for the Air Slash and Extreme-Speed to take out Ape.
Against Tyranitar: Tyranitar is the only lead that can really threaten Togekiss, having a STAB super-effective Stone-Edge. It takes a bit of prediction here as well. Even with the speed-lowering nature, Tyranitar is still slower than you, meaning you cannot Mirror Move their attack until the next turn. The best bet is to Air Slash while they set up their Stealth Rocks, then counter while they Stone-Edge. The EVs are designed to survive a Stone-Edge at 1% HP after 1 turn of Sand-Storm damage. (Yes, after you take down Tyranitar, you also go down)
Against Ninjask: Air Slash on the first turn to see what set it is. If they Swords Dance right away, they will be left at their Focus Sash. Then you can use Extreme-Speed to take it out. If it happens to have Substitute, just keep hitting them until they are low on HP, then take them out with Extreme-Speed.
Against Skarmory: With your speed lowering nature, Skarmory will out-speed you, so you can immediately start Mirror Moving a few Spikes or Rocks. Eventually they will hit you with Brave Bird which will take at least 3 hits to take you down. After you get hit with the first one, it's your cue to use Counter the next turn, which takes down Skarmory.
Against Azelf and Aerodactyl: Togekiss has slight problems with Azelf and Aerodactyl, due to the fact that they carry Taunt, which shuts down Mirror Move. Azelf can be taken down with 2 Air Slashes, but Togekiss usually has to retreat when paired up against Aerodactyl. You can also attempt to Mirror Move if you think they will set up Stealth Rocks on the first turn.
Against Swampert and Hippowdon: Since these leads are slower than you, just Air Slash, flinching them until they get a turn to set up Stealth Rocks. Mirror Move to copy the rocks the next turn and allow them a free hit on you. Then just Air Slash them to death.
Against Heatran: The clever thing about Heatran is that it can be risky to Mirror Move after you have shown that you carry that move. If it uses a Fire-type attack, you cannot use Mirror Move, otherwise it will give it a power boost. On the first turn, use Mirror Move to copy what hopefully is Stealth Rocks. Then you may switch to the right counter.
Against Physically-Defense Forretress: Forretress is 2HKOed by Air Slash, so if you get the flinch, you can immediately take it out.
Additional Comments:
- Protect can be used instead of Extreme-Speed to scout moves if you are not exactly the best at predicting things, but you will allow Focus Sashers to make another move. Ninjask will also be able to sneak away with its stat boosts.
Team Mates and Counters:
- Pokemon who can absorb their own attacks can force Togekiss to switch due to the fact that it uses Mirror Coat. (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Heatran, Flareon, etc)
- Sometimes Togekiss does not get to set up any entry hazards by copying, which means having back up Stealth Rocks may help.
- A lot of leads do get up their entry hazards against Togekiss, so Rapid Spin support also helps.
- Weavile can be helpful when matched up with Azelf or Aerodactyl. You can switch while they use Stealth Rocks/Taunt. Then Fake-Out and revenge kill them before they can do anything else.
- Choice-Scarf Heatran can also come in on fire-type attacks from opposing Lead Heatrans can threaten it.
