Support (Matokoda) @ Rocky Helmet / Sitrus Berry / Mental Herb
Ability: Friend Guard
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 196 Def / 4 SpA / 60 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Anguish Cry
- Jungle Healing / Protect
Boasting solid bulk, good typing and Friend Guard, Matokoda is a strong support Pokemon in VGC 20XX. Rage Powder keeps allies safe. Giga Drain servers as both a STAB attack and healing. Anguish Cry is a nice backup STAB; dealing double damage against foes with less than half HP also makes it a strong finishing tool. Jungle Healing restores health to both your Pokemon and cures status, while Protect can be used to stall a turn or scout.
EVs emphasise physical bulk, since its typing has better physical resistances, but a more specially defensive spread is viable too depending on your team. Rocky Helmet punishes contact moves, Sitrus Berry restores health (run 252 HP / 52 SpD if you use that for an even HP number) while Mental Herb prevents Taunt.
Pairs well with: Snorlax, Keisberg, Cemmetar, Mudaimer and Magikite