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this is not a bad idea however most cobas as of rn have sd so just be careful not to let them get boosted up before coming inSo, with Cobalion running around and Psychics like Reuniclus and Uxie gaining traction, I think this thing should get a mention.
Spiritomb @ Leftovers
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold / Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Foul Play
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Despite having the Justified-activating Foul Play as its only attack, Spiritomb actually checks Cobalion fairly well.
252 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Spiritomb: 70-84 (23.1 - 27.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk burned Cobalion Iron Head vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Spiritomb: 35-42 (11.5 - 13.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
0 Atk Spiritomb Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Cobalion: 48-57 (14.8 - 17.6%) -- 92.5% chance to 4HKO after burn damage
As you can see, Foul Play outdamages a burned Cobalion's Iron Head, and you can even use Justified to your advantage. Infiltrator is used because it allows Spiritomb to get Will-o-Wisp past Substitute, and it has enough bulk to get it off again should it trigger Lum Berry.
Now let's look at Reuniclus.
0 Atk Spiritomb Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Reuniclus: 114-134 (26.8 - 31.6%) -- 25.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Reuniclus Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Spiritomb: 66-78 (21.7 - 25.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
Okay, you kinda get into a stall war here unless Reuni has any CM boosts. Foul Play has a lot of PP, though, so you shouldn't run out of it anytime soon.
Now to Uxie.
0 Atk Spiritomb Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Uxie: 102-120 (28.8 - 33.8%) -- 95.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery (98% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery and burn damage)
0 SpA Uxie Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Spiritomb: 86-102 (28.3 - 33.6%) -- 94.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Using the defensive Uxie spread that The Leprechaun proposed. You're about even here if Uxie does decide to run Gleam. If not, it will probably just U-turn out. If you do manage to burn it, odds are pretty good you'll come out on top.
+2 252 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Spiritomb: 139-165 (45.7 - 54.2%) -- 3.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
after 1 sd you are likely to get 2HKO with hazards and some cobas have lum berry and get a free turn vs the wisp so just use with care, overall not a bad idea