Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Stun Spore
Notable weaknesses to this team include Keld, Azu, and Rotom-W. They pressure the team quite heavily, and having something to switch in on them would be greatly appreciated to give this team more breathing room. Although it's not a perfect answer, Amoonguss does a nice job checking the previously mentioned Pokemon. As stated in the team's description, Mega Lop is also pesky to deal with. Amoonguss can decently stomach Return (39.6 - 46.8%) with this spread and threaten a sleep or paralysis, making it an okay check. Speaking of paralysis, Stun Spore has the potential to lure unsuspecting Torn-T. This is very noteworthy because Torn-T is super threatening to this team, being faster than everything and doing a good deal of damage to each member with its usual coverage. As such, crippling Torn-T with a Stun Spore goes a long way in helping the team deal with this issue.
Other threats Amoonguss is able to help this team deal with include things like Loom and Serp, who can both be annoying to take hits from currently. Relieving some pressure from Skarm by checking the likes of Clef and Mega Diancie is also appreciated. Additionally, it gives this team a way to pivot more reliably against electric types like Mega Manec and Thund-I without having to risk losing Gliscor or Tar to a predicted HP Ice or Focus Blast, respectively. Having Amoonguss to fall back on as an initial Volt Switch switch in is great to avoid having Tar being worn down too quickly by them.
Overall, Amoonguss ties up some loose ends by providing a nice pivot and answer to some notable threats this team struggles with. It has a good deal of synergy with the team and has its issue with Pokemon like Talon and Latios covered by Tar and other team members. Lastly, it's worth mentioning how Amoonguss can be customized to the needs of the team. For example, more defense or special defense is possible depending on whether you'd like to handle things like Mega Lop or Keld more reliably. Coverage options like HP Fire over Stun Spore can also be used should you value giving Pokemon like Ferro less chances to lay down hazards over possibly crippling Torn-T.