Competitive Information for Guzzlord [Sun/Moon]
Dark / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Guzzlord? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Guzzlord, a brilliant Pokémon ready to dominate with its Dark and Dragon typing! Guzzlord is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Guzzlord performs in battles.
Item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Heavy Slam / Gyro Ball
- Stockpile
Prepare for single battles with Guzzlord as a renowned Physical Tank. It is primarily designed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Guzzlord last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Guzzlord cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Heavy Slam is a physical 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Guzzlord than the target).
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Guzzlord than the target).
◆ Stockpile is a status move (raises Guzzlord's defense, special defense by 1 stage. Max 3 uses).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Expert Belt
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Knock Off / Crunch
- Hammer Arm / Poison Jab
- Earthquake
In single battles, Guzzlord is known as a prestigious Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Guzzlord's super effective moves by 20%. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. Hammer Arm or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Guzzlord has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Guzzlord's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower / Heat Wave
Taking on single battles? Guzzlord is an exceptional Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Guzzlord's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Guzzlord has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Guzzlord? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
- Rock Slide
For double battles, Guzzlord is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Guzzlord's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Guzzlord has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Heat Wave / Flamethrower
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
Guzzlord thrives as an incredible Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with lethal special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Guzzlord's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Guzzlord has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Guzzlord can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Guzzlord.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Guzzlord can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Guzzlord
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Guzzlord's stats
- Iron Defense
- Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Guzzlord
- Crunch
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Gyro Ball
- Hammer Arm
- Heavy Slam
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Outrage
- Poison Jab
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stockpile
- Swallow
- Toxic
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Guzzlord in Sun and Moon
- Brave Nature ( 0/0/128/252/128/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Guzzlord's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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