Bulky Garchomp EVs, able to counter Talonflame?

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I have been planning out a team for use in ORAS WiFi Singles, and had finally glued the team together. I posted an RMT on it, and one of the suggestions was to remove Breloom and add Garchomp. I particularly this Garchomp to be bulky, have the ability to set up, and break things. He also needs to be a reliable switch-in to Talonflame. Please remember that Egg Moves will be difficult to get, so try to eliminate those unless absolutely necessary. I can DexNav chain for Rough Skin. You can view the rest of the teamhere,and just ignore Breloom.

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TankChomp epicness! :D

Garchomp @ Rocky HelmetAbility: Rough SkinImpish NatureEVs: 232 HP / 24 Atk / 252 Def-Swords Dance-Stone Edge-Earthquake-Dragon Claw

24 Atk Garchomp Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Talonflame: 484-572 (162.9 - 192.5%) – guaranteed OHKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 232 HP / 252+ Def Garchomp: 175-207 (42.1 - 49.8%) – guaranteed 3HKO

This Garchomp can tank Brave Birds like a boss while setting up. No one in their right mind keeps Talonflame in on non-scarf Garchomp (and even then Garchomp has to be scarfed into Earthquake) and so it can set up easily and punch holes in the opposing team.

Oh, and keep in mind that these calcs are for base form Garchomp. Mega Garchomp tanks even better.

Garchomp @ Leftovers/Yache BerryImpish NatureEVs: 252 HP, 128 D, 128 SpDAbility: Rough Skin- Toxic/Substitute/Iron Head- Earthquake- Roar/Dragon Tail/Stealth Rock- Stealth Rock/Stone EdgeSo, this is a good bulky wall breaker set. You have some choices to make though. Side note: Garchomp doesn’t have any good set up moves… So this gives you options on wheter to have an attacker, annoyer, or bulky wall breaker.Thanks!- TBE