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Inverse Core - Chanslugg
Avalugg @ Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
Ability: Ice Body / Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
- Recover
- Rapid Spin / Earthquake
- Avalanche
- Roar / Toxic
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled / Protect
- Heal Bell / Wish
- Toxic / Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
Ability: Ice Body / Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
- Recover
- Rapid Spin / Earthquake
- Avalanche
- Roar / Toxic
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled / Protect
- Heal Bell / Wish
- Toxic / Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
Ahh, Chanslugg. Probably the most well known defensive core in Inverse, and arguably the face of the metagame (along with P2 and Melo). Think of Skarmbliss in ADV - between the two, they blanket check a huge part of the metagame, to the extent where every offensive team is forced to carry multiple mons/lures that can beat the core. Chansey walls every special attacker in existence (even Ghosts can't beat it without boosting), while Avalugg laughs at Physical attacks. Avalugg is arguably even better than Skarm was, though - it has less weaknesses and is ~50% bulkier, while its special bulk, though poor, is actually similar to Skarm's. To showcase:
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Avalugg: 125-148 (31.8 - 37.6%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 153-182 (45.8 - 54.4%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 145-172 (43.4 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Avalugg: 198-234 (50.3 - 59.5%) -- 80.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 153-182 (45.8 - 54.4%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 145-172 (43.4 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Avalugg: 198-234 (50.3 - 59.5%) -- 80.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
This core struggles with strong mixed attackers (eg Hoopa, Melo), things with Knock Off (eg Lando-I), and Ice types (notably, Mamo 2HKOs Avalugg and gets Koff for Chansey). A good partner is mixed bulk Psyshock P2, to check almost everything these can't.
also did anyone notice the "approval" line :')
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