Zarude @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Darkest Lariat
- Close Combat / Power Whip
- U-turn

Azelf @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Expanding Force
- U-turn
- Knock Off / Fire Blast
- Trick / Psyshock

Zarude Azelf

Dual terrain control is very nice to have, especially with Azelf shutting down priority, but Zarude still being able to set its priority back up. They both have good power, speed or priority, and pivoting to play around their checks early game. Azelf also provides a lot of utility against slower teams with Knock Off being able to remove annoying Helmets and Assault Vests and Trick being able to cripple a defensive mon, while Zarude opts for straight breaking power. This core is very flexible and can be part of an offensive, pivot-heavy team, or be the offensive arm of a more defensive team that appreciates Grassy Terrain recovery and speed control. Azelf also has other options like Fire Blast and Psyshock to hit Corv and Blissey, respectively.

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