▸ How it works
Two of the format's hardest-hitting attackers — Kingambit's Supreme Overlord scales as the game goes on, while Sneasler's Dire Claw + Unburden combo answers anything that tries to slow the game down.
▸ Strengths
- +Both Pokémon force damage trades, which works in your favor when their hits OHKO and the opponent's don't.
- +Sneasler's Dire Claw status spam stops opposing setup mons cold, freeing Kingambit to clean.
- +Dark + Fighting type coverage hits almost every common Steel and Fairy answer.
▸ Weaknesses
- −Both die to Fairy attacks — without a dedicated Fairy resist, Floette-Eternal's Dazzling Gleam range can two-for-one you.
- −No native speed control. If your Tailwind setter goes down, Sneasler is your fastest piece at 144 (Unburden activated).
- −Both share a Fighting weakness post-Sneasler-faint, meaning Iron Hands or Mega Lucario can punch through the back half of your team.
Common teammates (curated)
▸ Start building
Build a team around this core →Opens the team builder with Kingambit + Sneasler pre-slotted. Tweak the remaining slots from there.
Tournament teams running this core (6)
- BatCoachUnova Champions League #5 / POKÉMON CHAMPIONS2026-05-15
- 57 62VGCA Battle Hall: Academy Ace Edition #12026-05-24
- N8_dawgg˗ˋˏ❤︎ˎˊ˗ Pomelo Late Night Tour2026-05-24
- CptAuroOG[REG M-A] LearningtoSam's Weekly2026-05-28
- Gustav HChampions Tour LEPE #52026-05-19
- Pendraggon26AUTOFULL CHAMPIONS SERIES QUALIFIER [120 USD]2026-05-30
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