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Our Tier List has been updated with the latest contenders from the Crown Tundra!
This is our tier list for the strongest Pokemon for Doubles Ranked Battle in the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. If you're planning on getting into Ranked Battle, but don't know what Pokemon to start with, this list will get you started in the right direction. Read on for details about which Pokemon the strongest trainers are using in online play.
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List of Contents
Pokemon reintroduced in The Crown Tundra DLC will be useable in the new season of Ranked Battle, with many ranking high in the current metagame!
Crown Tundra Tier List Contenders
Additionally, Pokemon that were banned from competitive play in the previous Ranked Battle series will be making a return!
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Tier | Changes |
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Tier 1 | Urshifu Single-Strike Style ↑ |
Tier 2 | Tapu Fini ↓ |
Tier 3 | No Change |
Tier 4 | Togekiss New |
Delisted | Heatran |
This tier list is based on the Pokemon HOME Pokemon Rankings for Series 7, beginning on November 1st.
Click a Pokemon to jump to their explanation.
Moveset & Best Build for Incineroar | |
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Nature | Impish (+Def, -Sp.Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 148 / Sp.Def 108 |
Final Stat Values | HP 202 / Atk 135 / Def 141 / Sp.Def 108 / Spd 80 |
Ability | Intimidate |
Held Item | Safety Goggles |
Moveset | ・Fake Out ・Flare Blitz ・Darkest Lariat ・Parting Shot |
Incineroar is a great offensive pivot and lead in the Doubles Metagame thanks to its great mixed bulk and ability Intimidate.
As the quintessential pivot, it can scout teams with Fake Out and cripple sweepers with Parting Shot.
Incineroar is one of the few support Pokemon that can threaten walls thanks to its naturally high attack stat using its powerful STAB moves, Flare Blitz and Darkest Lariat.
Moveset & Best Build for Rillaboom | |
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Nature | Jolly (+Spd, -SpAtk) |
EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 176 / Atk 177 / Def 110 / Sp.Def 90 / Spd 150 |
Ability | Grassy Surge |
Held Item | Choice Scarf / Choice Band |
Moveset | ・U-turn ・Drum Beating ・Knock Off ・Grassy Glide |
Rillaboom's excellent attack and great mixed defenses make it one of the best Choice Band users in the Doubles Metagame.
Unlike most doubles sweepers, it can function well on its own without support, though it still appreciates it!
With its new Hidden Ability, Grassy Surge, and a new Tutor Move Grassy Glide from The Isle of Armor, Rillaboom is able to set up Grassy Terrain and attack with priority from the first turn. This allows it to bypass its somewhat mediocre speed stat and threaten faster and frailer Pokemon that would usually outspeed it.
Moveset & Best Build for Urshifu Single-Strike Style | |
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Nature | Jolly (+Spd, -SpAtk) |
EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 175 / Atk 182 / Def 120 / Sp.Def 80 / Spd 163 |
Ability | Unseen Fist |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Wicked Blow ・Close Combat ・Iron Head ・Aerial Ace |
Single-Strike Urshifu, much like its counterpart, is a formidable sweeper in both Singles and Doubles. It's Unseen Fist ability allows it to hit Pokemon even if they use Protect or Detect.
Moveset & Best Build for Tapu Fini | |
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Nature | Bold (+Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 32 / Sp.Atk 132 / Sp.Def 92 |
Final Stat Values | HP 177 / Def 152 / Sp.Atk 132 / Sp.Def 92 / Spd 105 |
Ability | Misty Surge |
Held Item | Wiki Berry |
Moveset | ・Heal Pulse ・Nature's Madness ・Draining Kiss ・Protect |
Tapu Fini is one of the best support Pokemon in Doubles, and also fills the role of a healer. Despite this, it can still threaten frailer sweepers and walls alike thanks to its great special attack.
It's a popular support Pokemon in offensive-oriented teams as its Misty Surge ability instantly sets Misty Terrain, which prevents Status effects.
Moveset & Best Build for Regieleki | |
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Nature | Modest (+Sp.Atk, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 155 / Def 70 / Sp.Atk 167 / Sp.Def 71 / Spd 252 |
Ability | Transistor |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Rising Voltage ・Thunder Cage ・Volt Switch ・Ancient Power |
Regieleki is a formidable mono-type sweeper in Doubles. When partnered with a Pokemon that can instantly set up Electric Terrain, it can fire Transistor boosted Rising Voltage at the opposing team - knocking out anyone that doesn't resist or is immune to Electric-type moves.
Moveset & Best Build for Glastrier | |
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Nature | Adamant (+Atk, -SpAtk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Atk. 252 / Def 4 |
Final Stat Values | HP 207 / Atk. 197 / Def 151 / Sp.Def. 130 / Spd. 50 |
Ability | Chilling Neigh |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry |
Moveset | ・Swords Dance ・Avalanche ・High Horsepower ・Body Press |
Despite its very low speed stat, Glastrier makes a formidable Swords Dance user with its STAB Avalance always powering up to 120 Base Power as it always moves second.
It's best partnered with a Pokemon that can provide redirection support, ensuring it gets a Swords Dance boost so that it can knock out the opposing Pokemon with its STAB and coverage moves.
Moveset & Best Build for Landorus (Therian Forme) | |
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Nature | Impish (+Def, -Sp Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 252 / Spd 12 |
Final Stat Value | HP 195 / Atk 165 / Def 156 / Sp Def 100 / Spd 113 |
Ability | Intimidate |
Held Item |
Figy Berry Sitrus Berry Rocky Helmet |
Moveset | ・Earthquake ・Rock Tomb ・U-turn ・Stealth Rock |
Landorus' flagship defensive set is a common sight in Doubles as it's arguably the best all-round counter to physical sweepers. It's Intimidate Ability is useful for patching up the defenses of its teammates and also deters set up sweepers.
Moveset & Best Build for Galarian Moltres | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Def 4 / Sp.Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 165 / Def 111 / Sp.Atk 152 / Sp.Def 145 / Spd 156 |
Ability | Berserk |
Held Item |
Weakness Policy Sitrus Berry |
Moveset | ・Nasty Plot ・Fiery Wrath ・Hurricane ・Taunt |
Galarian Moltres is a powerful setup sweeper in Doubles, with its dual STAB capable of hitting the entire Doubles Metagame for neutral damage. It also has a high Special Defense stat, meaning it has plenty of opportunities to switch into - especially if facing an opposing special sweeper.
Moveset & Best Build for Whimsicott | |
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Nature | Timid(+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 4 / Sp.Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 136 / Def. 105 / Sp.Atk. 129 / Sp.Def. 95 / Spd. 184 |
Ability | Prankster |
Held Item | Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・Beat Up ・Tailwind ・Protect ・Dazzling Gleam |
Though often used in its typical role of a Prankster supporter, Whimsicott also functions as a Beat Up supporter. Using this move on a partner Pokemon like Terrakion or Lucario, it can boost their attack up to four or six stages!
Moveset & Best Build for Porygon2 | |
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Nature | Bold (+Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 244 / Def 252 / Spd 12 |
Final Stat Values | HP 191 / Def.156 / Sp.Atk.125 / Sp.Def. 115/ Spd.82 |
Ability | Trace |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Recover ・Thunder Wave ・Foul Play ・Discharge |
Porygon2 is a non-fully-evolved Pokemon, allowing it to use Eviolite to weather any medium-level damage. It's bulky enough to survive and Recover, and is only weak to Fighting, making it difficult for opponents to break through its wall.
It's also capable as a Trick Room attacker, as it can set up Trick Room on its own and use moves in a variety of types, allowing it to hit opponents across the board while dishing out damage of its own.
Moveset & Best Build for Grimmsnarl | |
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Nature | Bold (+Def, -Atk) |
EVs | HP 232 / Def 252 / SpDef 12 / Spd 12 |
Final Stat Values | HP 199 / Def 128 / Sp.Def 97 / Spd 82 |
Ability | Prankster |
Held Item | Light Clay |
Moveset | ・Reflect ・Light Screen ・Taunt ・Foul Play |
Grimmsnarl is a popular support Pokemon for Hyper Offense Double Teams thank to its Prankster-boosted Reflect and Light Screen. With these two moves, it can boost the defenses of its teammates, allowing them to set up and sweep easier.
Moveset & Best Build for Metagross | |
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Nature | Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 40 / Atk 252 / Spd 216 |
Final Stat Values | HP 160 / Atk 205 / Def 150 / Sp.Def 110 / Spd 117 |
Ability | Clear Body |
Held Item | Choice Band |
Moveset | ・Meteor Mash ・Zen Headbutt ・Earthquake ・Bullet Punch |
Metagross is the Doubles Metagame's best fairy check and counter, and often runs a Choice Band set to guarantee KOs on even the bulkiest of Fairy-types. It also has a niche as an anti-Terrain check as its new move Steel Roller gets rid of Terrain while also damaging the opposing Pokemon.
Moveset & Best Build for Dragapult | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Def 4 / Sp.Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 163 / Def 96 / Sp.Atk 152 / Sp.Def 95 / Spd 213 |
Ability | Infiltrator |
Held Item | Weakness Policy |
Moveset | ・Shadow Ball ・Draco Meteor ・Fire Blast ・Thunderbolt |
Dragapult is one of the best Pokemon in the Doubles metagame to use the item Weakness Policy thanks to its high natural speed and wide special movepool. It's often partnered with Dusclops, who can use Shadow Sneak to activate Dragapult's held item, allowing it to sweep with its high-powered moves.
Moveset & Best Build for Torkoal | |
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Nature | Quiet(+Sp.Atk, -Spd) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 4 / Sp.Atk 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 177 / Def 161 / Sp.Atk 150 / Sp.Def 90 / Spd 22 |
Ability | Drought |
Held Item | Charcoal |
Moveset | ・Eruption ・Solar Beam ・Earth Power ・Protect |
Though it's often used as a Sun setter with its ability, Drought, Torkoal in doubles functions as a powerful special attack sweeper under Trick Room. Teams find it hard to switch in to Torkoal once it's already established momentum and is using Eruption!
Moveset & Best Build for Spectrier | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 175 / Def 80 / Sp.Atk 197 / Sp.Def 101 / Spd 200 |
Ability | Grim Neigh |
Held Item |
Focus Sash Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Shadow Ball ・Dark Pulse ・Hyper Beam ・Will-O-Wisp |
Spectrier's base 130 Speed stat make it an excellent lead in the current metagame and is a good choice for lead Dynamax Pokemon thanks to its Grim Neigh ability, which boosts its special attack every time it knocks out an enemy.
Although it has a very shallow movepool, it's ability to lower the team's Special Defense and Speed with Max Darkness and Max Strike respectively gives it a niche in Hyper Offense teams.
Moveset & Best Build for Cinderace | |
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Nature | Jolly(+Spd, -Sp.Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 156 / Atk 168 / Def 95 / Sp.Def 95 / Spd 188 |
Ability | Libero |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Pyro Ball ・High Jump Kick ・Sucker Punch ・Bounce |
Cinderace is a fearsome and fast physical attacker in the Doubles Metagame and is the only sweeper that gets STAB on all of its moves thanks to its ability Libero. The fact that it has a wide physical movepool means you'll never know what Cinderace has in store!
It's also a frequent Dynamax or Gigantamax user, and is one of the few with the coveted Max Airstream courtesy of Bounce. This allows Cinderace to support its team by increasing their speed stat by one stage.
Moveset & Best Build for Dusclops | |
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Nature | Sassy (+Def, -Spe) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 4 / Sp.Def 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 147 / Def 151 / Sp.Atk 80 / Sp.Def 200 |
Ability | Frisk |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Trick Room ・Will-O-Wisp ・Pain Split ・Night Shade |
Dusclops is the premiere Trick Room setter in the doubles metagame thanks to its massive mixed defenses granted by Eviolite, as well as great utility moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Pain Split.
Indeedee - Evolution and Learnset
Moveset & Best Build for Indeedee (Female) | |
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Nature | Calm(+Sp.Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 212 / Sp.Def 44 |
Final Stat Values | HP 117 / Def 112 / Sp.Atk 115 / Sp.Def 144 / Spd 90 |
Ability | Psychic Surge |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry |
Moveset | ・Follow Me ・Helping Hand ・Expanding Force ・Protect |
Indeedee (Female) sets itself apart from other redirection support by instantly setting up Psychic Terrain with its ability Psychic Surge, which prevents the use of priority moves. This makes it a great counter to the likes of Rillaboom and Talonflame who have priority-boosted attacks thanks to their respective abilities.
Moveset & Best Build for Venusaur | |
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Nature | Timid(+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 155 / Def 103 / Sp.Atk 152 / Sp.Def 121 / Spd 145 |
Ability | Chlorophyll |
Held Item | Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・Leaf Storm ・Sludge Bomb ・Sleep Powder ・Protect |
Venusaur is a surprisingly fast special sweeper under Sun thanks to its ability Chlorophyll, and makes great use of this speed boost with its high-powered special attacks.
What sets it apart from other sweepers is that it can potentially put an opposing Pokemon to sleep with Sleep Powder before they get a chance to move!
Moveset & Best Build for Celesteela | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 172 / Def 123 / Sp.Atk 159 / Sp.Def 122 / Spd 124 |
Ability | Beast Boost |
Held Item |
Weakness Policy Life Orb Power Herb |
Moveset | ・Flash Cannon ・Air Slash ・Fire Blast ・Meteor Beam |
Although better known as a powerful defensive Pokemon, Celesteela can run a special attacking set that will surprise its usual counters and checks! It's natural bulk also makes it a great candidate for Dynamax, turning it into a powerful and bulky sweeper.
Although more commonly used in Singles, Celesteela as a Dynamax user is even more threatening in Doubles - especially in teams that provide it Redirection and Helping Hand support. The fact that it has Max Airstream makes it a popular lead in Hyper Offense teams.
Moveset & Best Build for Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style | |
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Nature | Jolly |
EV Spread | Atk 252 / Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 175 / Atk 182 / Def 121 / SpDef 80 / Spd 163 |
Ability | Unseen Fist |
Held Item | Choice Band |
Moveset | ・Surging Strikes ・Close Combat ・Aerial Ace ・U-turn |
Urshifu in its Rapid-Strike Style can break through Focus Sash and Mimikyu's Disguise with its multi-hit Surging Strikes, a hugely powerful move in its own right.
When Gigantamaxed, its G-Max Rapid Flow can hit through Max Guard and Protect, giving it an advantage in a Dynamax showdown.
Moveset & Best Build for Zapdos | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Sp.Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd. 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 165 / Def. 105 / Sp.Atk 177 / Sp.Def 111 / Spd. 167 |
Ability | Static |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Rising Voltage ・Hurricane ・Heat Wave ・Roost |
Zapdos' flagship defensive set makes a return in Sword & Shield. A combination of good dual typing, excellent support moves, and great abilities make it an excellent check to Fighting-type Pokemon and physical sweepers in general. It's also the best answer to its Galarian counterpart, who can't do much against it with its STAB moves.
Moveset & Best Build for Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | Def 4 / Sp.Atk 252 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 154 / Def 91 / Sp.Atk 177 / Sp.Def 100 / Spd 179 |
Ability | Prankster |
Held Item |
Life Orb Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・Nasty Plot ・Rising Voltage ・Focus Blast ・Weather Ball |
Thundurus' Incarnate Forme is a great choice for lead sweeper in Doubles - especially in Rain Teams. Access to multi-target moves and Prankster Nasty Plot make it a powerful special attacker that can potentially sweep entire teams with its teammates.
Although potentially powerful, it needs both Rain and Electric Terrain support to function properly!
Moveset & Best Build for Kartana | |
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Nature | Jolly (+Spd, -SpAtk) |
EV Spread | Atk 252 / Sp.Def 4 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 134 / Atk 223 / Def 151 / Sp.Def 52 / Spd 177 |
Ability | Beast Boost |
Held Item | Life Orb |
Moveset | ・Swords Dance ・Leaf Blade ・Smart Strike ・Sacred Sword |
Kartana is a threatening sweeper with a great dual-typing that lets it hit common Fairy and Bulky Waters in the current Metagame. In Doubles, it plays the role of a lead physical sweeper and Dynamax user - getting early-game KOs so that it can power up with its Beast Boost Ability.
Moveset & Best Build for Heat Rotom | |
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Nature | Modest (+SpAtk, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 4 / Sp.Atk. 252 / Spd. 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 125 / Def. 127 / Sp.Atk. 172 / Sp.Def. 128 / Spd. 138 |
Ability | Levitate |
Held Item | Choice Specs |
Moveset | ・Volt Switch ・Thunderbolt ・Overheat ・Shadow Ball |
Heat Rotom is an excellent Choice Specs user and makes an excellent pivot thanks to access to Volt Switch. It's dual STAB also allows it to hit common Pokemon in the Metagame, such as Tapu Fini and Rillaboom.
Moveset & Best Build for Nihilego | |
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Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 84 / Sp.Atk 172 / Spd 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 195 / Def 67 / Sp.Atk 169 / Sp.Def 151 / Spd 170 |
Ability | Beast Boost |
Held Item | Power Herb |
Moveset | ・Meteor Beam ・Sludge Wave ・Thunderbolt ・Grass Knot |
Nihilego is a glass cannon that boasts unique coverage with its Rock/Poison dual STAB. Access to Meteor Beam now gives it a way to boost its Special Attack, as well as a stronger Rock-type STAB.
Its unique dual typing gives it a niche in Mono Rock teams that are in need of a good counter for Grass-types. It's also a competent Dynamax user, with its Max Ooze further boosting the power of its special attacks on top of any Beast Boosts it gets.
Moveset & Best Build for Clefairy | |
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Nature | Bold(+Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 192 / 64 Sp.Def |
Final Stat Values | HP 177 / Def 101 / Sp.Atk 80 / Sp.Def 93 / Spd 55 |
Ability | Friend Guard |
Held Item | Eviolite |
Moveset | ・Follow Me ・Helping Hand ・Life Dew ・Icy Wind |
Although normally outclassed by its evolution, Clefable, Clefairy has a niche in the Doubles Metagame as a bulky redirection supporter thanks to its Eviolite held item and its Friend Guard - the latter, boosting its teammates defenses by 25% as long as Clefairy is on the field.
Moveset & Best Build for Tyranitar | |
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Nature | Adamant(+Atk, -Sp.Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Atk 200 / Sp.Def 20 / Spd 36 |
Final Stat Values | HP 207 / Atk 196 / Def 130 / Sp.Def 123 / Spd 86 |
Ability | Sand Stream |
Held Item | Lum Berry |
Moveset | ・Stealth Rock ・Crunch ・Rock Slide ・Protect |
Tyranitar is a slow but powerful physical attacker with great mixed bulk and a wide offensive movepool. This makes it the premiere Sandstorm setter in Sand Teams courtesy of its ability Sand Stream.
Moveset & Best Build for Amoonguss | |
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Nature | Calm (+Sp.Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 184 / Sp.Def 72 |
Final Stat Values | HP 221 / Def 113 / Sp.Atk 105 / Sp.Def 119 / Spd 50 |
Ability | Regenerator |
Held Item | Black Sludge |
Moveset | ・Rage Powder ・Spore ・Protect ・Pollen Puff |
Amoonguss' functions as redirection support in the Doubles Metagame, and can easily find itself in all kinds of teams - from Hyper Offense to more balanced or weather-centered teams. It's unique Grass/Poison typing makes it a great answer to the common Water, Fighting, Fairy, and Grass-type sweepers in the format.
Moveset & Best Build for Togekiss | |
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Nature | Calm (+Sp.Def, -Atk) |
EV Spread | HP 252 / Def 144 / Sp.Def 48 / Spd 64 |
Final Stat Values | HP 192 / Def. 133 / Sp.Atk. 142 / Sp.Def. 155 / Spd. 108 |
Ability | Super Luck |
Held Item | Sitrus Berry |
Moveset | ・Dazzling Gleam ・Follow Me ・Life Dew ・Helping Hand |
With it's great dual typing and excellent mixed bulk, Togekiss is the best Pokemon to use for redirection support in the Doubles Format and can easily fit in most teams - from hyper offense to more balanced ones.
Unlike in previous Pokemon metagames, there is no party or Pokemon that can defeat anything used against it. However, there are teams which can win consistently, as long as the right Pokemon are chosen for the battle.
Battles are not won by individual Pokemon. The team as a whole must be constructed to balance type strengths and weaknesses, and have built-in strategies to defeat opponents. In the current metagame, crafting a party that works together is more essential than ever.
It's no easy feat to make a killer team from scratch. It can be a good idea to start off with rental teams, which any player can download and use in Ranked Battle. This can help to understand how a team is built, how to select which Pokemon to use in a battle, and how to use the party's built-in strategies in battle to rack up wins.
Our Best Teams guide has all teams available for rental, so you can try out your favorites to get a feel for some of the most popular Pokemon and strategies in the metagame!
Best Teams for Ranked Battle
The fast-paced and offensive nature of doubles means redirection support is now a requirement for almost every team. It's not uncommon to see the likes of Togekiss, Indeedee(Female), and Amoonguss as well as Pokemon that use the move Ally Switch as an unorthodox form of redirection support.
The boost which Dynamaxing provides to HP, as well as the effects of each Max Move are taken heavily into consideration when planning teams for Ranked Battle. Pokemon like Gyarados and Cinderace are the usual choice due to their access to flying moves that turn into Max Airstream when Dynamaxed.
Weakness Policy s easier to set up and activate in Doubles and there are dedicated leads for this purpose used in Hyper Offensive teams. The fact that you can now Dynamax to further boost the Weakness Policy lead's bulkiness to survive a hit means the boost is often guaranteed.
Weakness Policy Effects and How to Obtain It
Although Landorus is easier to beat in Doubles, teams still need to have at least one dedicated Landorus check as the fast-paced nature of the battle format means the Abundance Pokemon will have an easier time pivoting in and out of the battle to its teammates.
A balanced team needs to have at least one Pokemon that counters Landorus completely, such as Galarian Articuno who benefits from Intimidate thanks to Competitive and can easily knock it out with its STAB moves.
With new Pokemon from the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra DLC having just been released, the Doubles metagame is continuing to shift and evolve!
Looking to get into the fast paced battles of the Doubles format? Check out our article below to learn the fundaments of Competitive Doubles.
Basics of Competitive Doubles Team Building
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Togekiss can't learn tailwind in Sword and Shield I don't think.