Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Defog
- Roost
- U-turn
Pelipper and Mawile both have great defensive synergy with each other. On one hand, Pelipper is a great check to common Fire, Steel and Ground types such as Monferno, no WC Rapidash, Camerupt, Pawniard, Vibrava, etc. On another hand, Mawile is able to switch on powerful wallbreakers such as Stoutland, Leafeon, and Dodrio effectively and potetially get a free Knock Off on an incoming switch, which alleviates pressure from Pelipper. This core also provides momentum for the rest of the team through U-Turn and Baton Pass.
This core still struggles against Electric types, specifically Stunfisk since it checks both Mawile and Pelipper. Rock types like Golem and Probopass can pose a threat too since Pelipper cannot OHKO them and they threaten both mons with STAB or coverage moves. But that's why it's a team of 6 and not 2~