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probablyhylian

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    Currently fiddling around with Noivern. I'm really enjoying the synergy he tends to have with Bisharp as a lead but would love to make some replacements and adjustments to cover any glaring weaknesses.

    Noivern (M) @ Aguav Berry
    Ability: Frisk
    Level: 50
    EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 12 SpA / 12 SpD / 212 Spe
    Timid Nature
    IVs: 0 Atk
    - Tailwind
    - Taunt
    - Air Slash
    - Draco Meteor

    Bisharp (M) @ Focus Sash
    Ability: Defiant
    Level: 50
    EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
    Adamant Nature
    - Knock Off
    - Protect
    - Iron Head
    - Stone Edge

    Gengar (M) @ Gengarite
    Ability: Cursed Body
    Level: 50
    EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
    Timid Nature
    IVs: 0 Atk
    - Shadow Ball
    - Sludge Bomb
    - Protect
    - Icy Wind

    Arcanine @ Mago Berry
    Ability: Intimidate
    Level: 50
    EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 SpD
    Impish Nature
    - Protect
    - Snarl
    - Flare Blitz
    - Will-O-Wisp

    Ferrothorn (M) @ Leftovers
    Ability: Iron Barbs
    Level: 50
    EVs: 236 HP / 108 Atk / 84 Def / 80 SpD
    Brave Nature
    IVs: 0 Spe
    - Leech Seed
    - Protect
    - Gyro Ball
    - Power Whip

    Tapu Koko @ Life Orb
    Ability: Electric Surge
    Level: 50
    EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
    Timid Nature
    IVs: 0 Atk
    - Dazzling Gleam
    - Discharge
    - Volt Switch
    - Protect
     
    Incineroar outclasses Arcanine as a Fire Pokemon because of its better overall bulk, secondary STAB, Fake Out access, and Prankster immunity:
    -Fake Out
    -Flare Blitz
    -Knock Off
    -Low Kick/Snarl/Protect
    Nature: Adamant
    EVs: 228 HP/156 Atk/52 Def/60 SpD/12 Spe or 188 HP/196 Atk/4 Def/116 SpD/4 Spe
    Item: Assault Vest/Figy Berry
    Ability: Intimidate

    What does Noivern offer that Salamence, Naganadel, or even Kommo-o don't?
     
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