Competitive Information for Guzzlord [Sun/Moon]
Dark / Dragon
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Guzzlord? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
CresseliaMagearnaRotom-WashSnorlaxClefableCelesteelaKyurem-BlackBlacephalonJirachiStakataka
Guzzlord is a pretty decent Dark and Dragon-typed Pokemon. It's a pretty common sight to see Guzzlord out in the 7th generation battlefield. Guzzlord is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-typed attacks.
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
Physical Tank Guzzlord (Popular/Trending)
Guzzlord is an astounding Physical Tank. It's designed to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Guzzlord last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Beast Boost, Guzzlord's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty 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
Physical Sweeper Guzzlord (Beast Boost)
Guzzlord is popular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good 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
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower / Heat Wave
Special Sweeper Guzzlord (Beast Boost)
Guzzlord is an interesting Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch 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).
♦ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Guzzlord? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
CresseliaMagearnaRotom-WashSnorlaxClefableCelesteelaKyurem-BlackBlacephalonJirachiStakataka
Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Sweeper Guzzlord (Beast Boost)
Guzzlord is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It tries 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.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 flinch the foes).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Heat Wave / Flamethrower
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
Doubles Special Sweeper Guzzlord (Beast Boost)
Guzzlord is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging 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.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good 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 flinch the target).
♦ 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
Wondering what moves can Guzzlord learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
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
- 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 EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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