Name: Togekiss
Number: 468
Type: Normal/Flying
Abilities:
Hustle, Serene Grace, Super Luck
Base Stats:
85 / 50 / 95 / 120 / 115 / 80
Level Up Move Edits:
None
Move Tutor Move / TM Edits:
None
Egg Move Edits:
None
Example Set 1
Paraflinch@ Leftovers
252 HP 188 Def / 68 SpD
Serene Grace, Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave / Body Slam
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere / Nasty Plot / Substitute
- Roost
Explanation of Set
Serene Grace is definitely not wasted on a Pokemon like Togekiss. A 60% flinch rate combined with paralysis support leaves the opposing Pokemon with only a 30% chance of doing anything at all. Combine this with Togekiss's general bulk and recovery in the form of Roost, and it can pose a serious threat to an opponent's team.
Air Slash is mandatory for STAB and flinching on Togekiss. Thunder Wave is the most reliable option in the second slot to paralyze whoever your opponent might switch into Togekiss. Body Slam is another option to use in order to have the ability to paralyze Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave. The third slot has numerous options to choose from. Aura Sphere is the primary choice to round out Togekiss's coverage, hitting Rock- and Steel-types particularly hard. Nasty Plot is available to help Togekiss sweep, although it should be noted that it's illegal with Body Slam. Substitute can also be used to make Togekiss even harder and more annoying to take down and keep it safe from status. The last move is given to Roost to provide Togekiss with reliable recovery.
Example Set 2
Nasty Plot@ Life Orb
192 HP / 80 SpA / 236 Spd
Serene Grace, Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere / Roost
- Fire Blast
Explanation of Set
While many Togekiss sets aim to exploit its impressive bulk, this set takes advantage of its massive Special Attack and decent Speed. Very few Pokemon will be able to switch in on this Togekiss safely once it secures a Nasty Plot boost; indeed, every Pokemon in the OU tier is at the very least 2HKOed by a +2 Togekiss.
Nasty Plot allows Togekiss to boost its already high Special Attack to astronomical levels in just one turn of set up. Air Slash is Togekiss's STAB move, and comes with a neat 60% flinch rate, thanks to Serene Grace. Fire Blast is used to hit Pokemon like Bronzong who resist Togekiss's Air Slash. It also sees additional use in its ability to OHKO 252 HP Rotom-A who resist all of Togekiss's other moves and can otherwise set up on it. Roost is the best choice in the final slot for its ability to heal Togekiss's health, prolonging its sweep. However, Aura Sphere can be used instead to give Togekiss a means of hitting Tyranitar and Heatran, who will otherwise wall Togekiss.
