Competitive Information for Dubwool [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
This Pokemon is immune to bullet moves.
This Pokemon takes 1/2 damage from contact moves, 2x damage from Fire moves.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dubwool? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Dubwool, an outstanding Pokémon ready to dominate with its Normal typing! It's to see Dubwool show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Explore the movesets below to see how Dubwool performs in battles.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Wild Charge / Grassy Glide
- Body Press / Double Kick
- Zen Headbutt
Dubwool proves to be a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dubwool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dubwool recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Steadfast, if Dubwool flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical 70-base power Grass-type move (Dubwool on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Dubwool's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Electro Ball
- Cotton Guard
- Thunder Wave
Dubwool makes an a high-quality Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dubwool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Dubwool flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Dubwool's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Electro Ball is a special 0-base power Electric-type move (more power the faster your Dubwool is than the target).
◆ Cotton Guard is a status move (raises your Dubwool's defense by 3).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dubwool? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Wild Charge / Grassy Glide
- Body Press / Double Kick
- Zen Headbutt
Dubwool shows a top-notch Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using brute physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Dubwool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Dubwool recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Steadfast, if Dubwool flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical 70-base power Grass-type move (Dubwool on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Dubwool's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Electro Ball
- Cotton Guard
- Thunder Wave
In double battles, Dubwool's Special Sweeper role is a first-rate. This moveset was created to crush rivals using destructive special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Dubwool's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steadfast, if Dubwool flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Dubwool's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Electro Ball is a special 0-base power Electric-type move (more power the faster your Dubwool is than the target).
◆ Cotton Guard is a status move (raises your Dubwool's defense by 3).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dubwool can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dubwool can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Dubwool
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Body Press + Cotton Guard
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Dubwool's stats
- Agility
- Cotton Guard
- Defense Curl
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Dubwool
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Dubwool in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Dubwool's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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