The damage calc was a mixup on my end. That 252+ lando-t is Zygarde, since it wasn't on a current damage calculator and I had to do it manual. I still don't see why you think Aegislash should move down. You've given little evidence to support it other than a weak argument about the blade form, which is really a non-factor when King's Shield switches you over. Also, Aegislash is ordinarily carrying 0 speed ivs, which makes it slower than Hippowdon. I still don't know why you insist on bringing up Lando-T, who has no reliable recovery outside of Leftovers. If you're seriously saying that Landorus-T needs to be at full HP to take a Shadow ball, you're proving why Aegislash is S material.
S Rank: Reserved for Pokemon who can sweep or wall significant portions of the metagame with little support, and Pokemon who can support other Pokemon with very little opportunity cost ("free turns"). Also the home of Pokemon who can easily perform multiple roles effectively, increasing their versatility and unpredictability. If the Pokemon in this rank have any flaws, those flaws are thoroughly mitigated by their substantial strengths. If there are suspects, they will come from this rank.
In bold. Do you seriously not see how Aegislash could be S ? Nobody's trying to get Aegislash Banned. Hell, Kyurem-B was like A or B last gen, and people were trying to get that suspect tested. It fills the criteria, therefore it is S.
No i really dont.
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Rotom-W: 142-169 (46.7 - 55.5%) -- 17.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Sneak vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Rotom-W: 196-231 (64.4 - 75.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Did I mention Mandibuzz yet?
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Vaporeon: 218-257 (46.9 - 55.3%) -- 15.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Bisharp: 138-164 (41.3 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Gastrodon: 169-200 (39.6 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 144-172 (37.3 - 44.5%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 113-133 (34.7 - 40.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Assault Vest Machamp: 157-187 (40.8 - 48.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Mega Houndoom: 113-134 (38.6 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Mega Tyranitar: 88-105 (21.7 - 25.9%) -- 2.9% chance to 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gyarados: 82-97 (24.6 - 29.2%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Milotic: 172-203 (43.6 - 51.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Regice: 113-134 (31 - 36.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Scrafty: 92-109 (33.9 - 40.2%) -- 38.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Suicune: 185-218 (45.7 - 53.9%) -- 2.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Swampert: 161-191 (39.8 - 47.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Sylveon: 125-148 (31.7 - 37.5%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Togekiss: 136-161 (36.3 - 43%) -- 98.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Umbreon: 62-74 (15.7 - 18.7%) -- possible 8HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Altaria: 144-172 (40.6 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 228+ SpD Amoonguss: 175-208 (40.5 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragalge: 130-153 (38.9 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery
My Favorite
Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. Bulletproof Chesnaught: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
Oh god , I'd love to see your "other ways" of getting Hippo in on a shadow ball other than a ridiculous stream of switches....which if either of these switches is predicted, you either lose one of your pokemon or take a substantial amount. Aegislash only gives free switches on the King's Shield, and even then, it's got 150 defenses. Also, what's Hippo going to do if your opponent switches out to something to start setting up Hazards, Toxics you, Taunts, etc.
The point is, Aegislash forces YOU to make the predictions. With King's Shield, it doesn't have much to fear. Your opponent loses nothing by playing it safe, because even if you predict that, they've got a number of attacks that would cripple you, as well as 5 other pokemon to deal with you. I think you're really underestimating just how much Shadow Ball does. It 2HKOs just about anything, and walls can be worn down, even if they have recovery. Aegislash is the epitome of mind games. It's the Russian Roulette of pokemon, essentially.
Man just sack a weakened pokemon that has done its job or is to weak to do its job and bring it in. Trust me, it works.