What is a good non dragon type physical sweeper?
Every physical sweeper people reckomend are dragon types! I already have Altaria for my team and I don’t want 3 dragon types like I normally have. What are some goodnon dragonphysical sweepers?
Btw Altaria is probably going to be my mega, so don’t choose any Pokemon that count on mega evoloution to work. And I already have lucario and froakie so dont say them either.
Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.
Lel, just use some of the biggest threats in OU .3.
Ability: DefiantEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Knock Off- Sucker Punch- Iron Head- Swords Dance
Ranked #11th on the Usage Lists, and for a good reason - Bisharp loves to switch into Defog and Sticky Web, and unlike a lot of Physical Pokemon cannot be reliably checked by Landorus-T, due to his ability Defiant. Bisharp forces alot of switches, allowing it to easily get up a Swords Dance and proceed to sweep teams with Dual STABs + Priority Sucker Punch
Ability: IntimidateEVs: 252 Atk / 24 Def / 232 SpeJolly Nature- Earthquake- U-turn- Knock Off / Superpower- Stone Edge
The most common Pokemon in Competitive OU, and one of the S Class Pokemon this gen. This thing switches into half the tier, thanks to his respectable bulk, typing and excellent ability Intimidate, making him an effective Scout and pivot. His sky-high attack also let’s him function as a lategame cleaner, after the Opponent’s team has been weakened.
You can also run the dangerousdouble danceset which capitalises on Landorus-t’s ability to force switches, to set up either Swords Dance or Rock Polish - Rock Polish to go through frailer, more offensive teams and Swords Dance in order to take down more defensive teams.
Landorus-Therian @ LeftoversAbility: IntimidateEVs: 56 HP / 220 Atk / 232 SpeAdamant Nature- Swords Dance- Rock Polish- Earthquake- Stone Edge
Ability: Gale WingsEVs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SpeJolly Nature- Swords Dance- Brave Bird- Flare Blitz- Roost
Another one of the most common OU Pokemon at #7 in usage. Swords Dance lets it set up, Dual Stabs hit hard and priority Brave Bird let’s it bypass Speed and just slam your opponents hard.
You can also consider running the olderChoice BandTalonflame, which runs U-Turn and Tailwind or something similar instead of Swords Dance and Roost. Another option is theNatural Giftset, which allows Talonflame to beat one of the following, depending on what Berry you use - Heatran and Rotom-W, which are the two biggest Talonflame counters in the tier.
Azumarill @ Assault VestAbility: Huge PowerEVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 SpDAdamant Nature- Aqua Jet- Play Rough- Knock Off / Superpower- WaterfallOne of the more common Pokemon in OU, with Huge Power and Assault Vest, Azumarill becomes a very formidable tank. It can switch into a plethora of attacks and proceed to deal massive damage. Superpower can be considered in order to hit Ferrothorn, who otherwise becomes a near-perfect switch-in.Another, potentially even more dangerous Azumarill set is theBelly DrumSet, which capitalizes on Azumarill’s ability to force switches in order to get a Belly Drum up and proceed to sweep with Priority Aqua Jet.Azumarill @ Sitrus BerryAbility: Huge PowerEVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 SpeAdamant Nature- Belly Drum- Aqua Jet- Play Rough- Superpower
Ability: JustifiedEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Close Combat- Stone Edge- Earthquake- Rock Slide / X-ScissorTerrakion is an excellent Scarfer capable of outspeeding most of the tier, with base 129 Attack and amazing Dual STABs in Fighting and Stone Edge which gives it nearly unresisted coverage. Earthquake provides redundant coverage, but hits Heatran better while Rock Slide is used to win the accuracy bet which otherwise occurs with Stone Edge, or X-Scissor can be used as additional coverage to hit Psychic and Grass types.
Ability: Sand RushEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Earthquake- Iron Head- Rock Slide- Swords Dance / Rapid SpinA Pokemon deemed too powerful for Gen V OU and being banned to Ubers, Excadrill sports a massive base 135 attack. Coupled with its ability, Sand Rush, when put in Sand, Excadrill is easily capable of sweeping entire teams. Obviously, you prefer to pair with Tyranitar and Hippowdon if you’re taking that route.Otherwise, the other Excadrill set is theChoice ScarfsetExcadrill @ Choice ScarfAbility: Mold BreakerEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Earthquake- Iron Head- Rock Slide- Rapid SpinWhile having a base speed which is lower than most scarfers, Excadrill still maintains the ability to outspeed the unboosted OU tier and smack the tier hard with it’s STABS and coverage. This time, the ability Mold Breaker prevents Levitate users like Rotom-W and Bronzong from being able to counter Excadrill anymore, while Rapid Spin allows it to provide extra utility to your team, especially if you’re hazard weak.
My suggestion.
Darmanitan @ Choice ScarfTrait: Sheer ForceEVs: 252 Atk. 252 Spd. 4DefNature: AdamantMoves:Flare BlitzSuperpowerEarthquakeWild Charge/Zen Headbutt
Infernape @ Life OrbTrait: Iron FistEVs: 252 Atk. 252 Spd. 4 SpDefNature: AdamantMoves:Close CombatFire PunchThunder PunchMach Punch
I would say either Weavile or Scizor
The sets:
Weavile @Focus SashTrait: PickpicketAdamant NatureEVs: 252 Atk, 252 Spe, 4 SpD-Swords Dance-Ice Shard-Knock Off/Night Slash-Aerial Ace/Brick Break
Scizor @Choice BandTrait: TechnicianAdamant NatureEVs: 252 Hp, 252 Atk, 4 Def-Bullet Punch-U-Turn-Knock Off-Bug Bite
My personal favorite is Ambipom.
I dont know why, but with ev’s in speed and attack, ambipom does a really nice job sweeping and can even go solo.
Help from baton pass blaziken is also really appreciated.
Here’s the set
Ambipom @ Life OrbAbility: TechnicianEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Fake Out- Return- Low Kick- Knock Off
ARCANINE
Ability : JustifiedEvs : 252 Attack 252 Speed 6 HpItem : Life OrbNature : Jolly(+Speed -Sp.Att)
Moveset:Flare BlitzWild ChargeOutrageCrunch/Extreme Speed
How about my favorite Pokemon and partner… feraligator! Granted the power of his hidden ability sheer force plus his movepool that maximally benefits from it he is a total sweeper! He is the suggested spread:
Life orb252ATK 252SPE 4DEFAdamant
Watefall stab and Sheer force benifit
Dragon dance/Bulldoze/Earthquake DD if you want setup bulldoze is coverage in doubles earthquake coverage in singles
Ice punch Coverage and sheer force benefit
Crunch Shaeer force boost
