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Automize move pokemon12/30/2023 ![]() The EVs and Natures on this set can be switched around to a more defensive spread if you so wish, allowing this set to focus more on bulk rather than immediate offensive power. If Aegislash outspeeds its opponent, it'll be taking a hit in Blade Forme if the opponent survives, which usually isn't something we want to happen. As Stance Change only activates when Aegislash attacks, it's preferable to be slower so that you take a hit in Shield Forme, then strike. The -Speed nature here is important to keep Aegislash slower than most competitive Pokémon. ![]() This is extremely helpful, as it lets Aegislash take a couple of hits as it boosts, then enter Blade Forme to hit something hard, and King's Shield back into it's defensive form. Boosting moves such as Sword Dance do not force Aegislash to switch to Blade Forme - the only time he does so is when doing damage to an opponent. The key feature about Stance Change worth noting for this set is that Aegislash only changes forms when using an ATTACKING move. This is very much a set that requires good prediction skills and smart play, but when played correctly, it can be absolutely devastating. You will not be able to take a hit in Blade Forme, so if you're going to go for a Shadow Sneak KO (or a KO with a different move against the few Pokémon Aegislash outspeeds), you want to be sure you'll get the KO, as chances are whatever they switched in will KO you if you fail to get the KO. The key with this set is to know when Aegislash can stay in and when it needs to retreat. There are very few competitively-used Pokémon that can handle the raw damage potential of Aegislash. Ferrothorn, while not a counter, can be taken down in a similar manner. If Hiippopowdon is hit on the switch-in, Aegislash can outspeed and finish it with a second Shadow Ball. Hippopowdon is usually outsped by this set and is usually 2HKO'd by Shadow Ball assuming hazards are up. Tyranitar is wrecked by Sacred Sword when switching in, as mentioned in the above calculations. This set, when played correctly, can even flat-out kill some of Aegislash's counters. With Stealth Rock up, A SB+SS combo will usually KO threats such as Garchomp, Gyarados, Landorus-T, Keldeo, and Salamence, among others. A Shadow Ball + Shadow Sneak can also get KOs against a number of common threats in competitive play. Even you don't OHKO the above Pokémon, a priority Shadow Sneak will easily finish them off. 252 Iron Head vs 252 HP/252+ Def Sylveon: 89.9% - 106.9% (~40% chance to OHKO)Ĭredit for these calculationss go to UltiMario over on the Smogon Forums.īasically, lots of offensive Pokémon crumble to this set, as do bulky Pokémon at a type disadvantage.252 Sacred Sword vs 4 HP/0 Def Mamoswine: 94.2% - 111.3% (~66% chance to OHKO, Iron Head is a guaranteed OHKO).Here are some damage calculations showing the raw power this set has: In other words, Aegislash can be very predictable - and when it's predictable, you're letting your opponent dictate the tempo of the game. This gives the opponent a turn to switch out or or use a boosting move. Aegislash cannot risk taking a hit in Blade Forme - it must either KO the opponent's Pokémon with a priority Shadow Sneak, switch out, or King's Shield. Sounds great, right? The problem, though, is that an intellegent opponent KNOWS King's Shield is coming. On top of that, King's Shield also lowers the opponent's attack by -2 if they try to use a physical attack. Thankfully, King's Shield allows it to switch back into Shield Forme, and, as it's a priority move, almost guarantees that Aegislash will switch back before taking a hit again. While it's great typing keeps most Pokémon from dealing massive damage to it, they don't NEED to deal massive damage when they're attacking a Pokémon with 60 base HP and 50/50 defenses. While in Blade Form, Aegislash becomes a glass cannon with paper-thin defenses. Stance Change is not all positives, though. This means that Aegislash can take a hit in Shield Forme for minimal damage, then unleash a devastating counterattack in Blade Forme. While it's base 60 speed might seem bad for an attacker at first glance, it's low speed is actually a boon as Stance Change doesn't activate until Aegislash attacks. This means that, in its attacking form, Aegislash has a massive 150 base attack and special attack. Stance Change switches Aegislash's base attacking stats with its base defensive stats whenever it attacks, and switches them back whenever the move King's Shield is used. What truly makes Aegislash interesting, however, is its ability.
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