Cycle Deception: Stack and Checkmate

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Team Overview

A wall-disguised team centered on Calyrex to set up and trap opponents. Key features include Calyrex, Focus Sash Landorus, and Light Clay Duraludon, leveraging wall deception and strategic self-KO mov

Landorus (Therian) terastal item Calyrex (Shadow Rider) terastal item Ogerpon-Hearthflame terastal item Archaludon terastal item Flutter Mane terastal item Alolan Muk terastal item
Actual stats in this table are based on Lv. 50. H: HP / A: Attack / B: Defense / C: Sp. Attack / D: Sp. Defense / S: Speed
Landorus (Therian)
Unreviewed
pokemon
Dark
terastal
Focus Sash
item

Ability: Intimidate

  • type Bulldoze
  • type Crunch
  • type Stealth Rock
  • type Taunt

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 169 36
A 165 0
B 110 0
C 112 0
D 132 252
S 152 220

Nature: Jolly

AI Description: This Landorus (Therian) has a unique offensive moveset to defeat opponents. It also supports allies like Archaludon with Stealth Rock, speed control, and Intimidate.

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Calyrex (Shadow Rider)
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pokemon
Grass
terastal
Sitrus Berry
item

Ability: As One

  • type Astral Barrage
  • type Giga Drain
  • type Nasty Plot
  • type Agility

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 187 92
A 94 0
B 123 180
C 231 196
D 122 12
S 174 28

Nature: Modest

AI Description: This Calyrex (Shadow Rider) focuses on offensive power to reduce opponent's move attempts. Grass Tera type counters Urshifu, Ting-Lu, Scizor, and Miraidon, making it a strong legendary.

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Ogerpon-Hearthflame
Unreviewed
pokemon
Fire
terastal
Hearthflame Mask
item

Ability: Mold Breaker

  • type Ivy Cudgel
  • type Horn Leech
  • type Trailblaze
  • type Swords Dance

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 158 21
A 165 76
B 104 0
C 72 0
D 116 0
S 153 180

Nature: Adamant

AI Description: Strong against slow legends and Ditto. High firepower ignores type matchups. Reliable as a secondary ace.

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Archaludon
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pokemon
Normal
terastal
Light Clay
item

Ability: Stamina

  • type Reflect
  • type Light Screen
  • type Steel Beam
  • type Roar

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 191 204
A 99 0
B 165 0
C 145 0
D 117 252
S 112 52

Nature: Bold

AI Description: Same as the original build. Differentiates from Grimmsnarl by not revealing itself as a screen setter and having a self-KO move.

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Flutter Mane
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pokemon
Normal
terastal
Booster Energy
item

Ability: Protosynthesis

  • type Moonblast
  • type Thunder Wave
  • type Taunt
  • type Memento

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 159 228
A 67 0
B 117 252
C 156 4
D 156 4
S 158 20

Nature: Bold

AI Description: Versatile entry hazard setter. Chosen for teams where Stealth Rock is not needed or when a quick exit is desired to leave only one ace.

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Alolan Muk
Unreviewed
pokemon
Electric
terastal
Leftovers
item

Ability: Poison Touch

  • type Knock Off
  • type Minimize
  • type Curse
  • type Substitute

EV / Actual Stats

Category Actual Stats EVs
H 209 228
A 126 4
B 116 164
C 76 0
D 147 108
S 71 4

Nature: Careful

AI Description: This Alolan Muk, originally a last-minute replacement for Urshifu, surprisingly swept Miraidon, Grimmsnarl, and Great Tusk in a 1940-rated match. Its unexpected performance led to a strong affection,

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