Landorus (Therian Forme)
Attack
Defense
Stamina
Best Movesets
Analysis
Landorus Therian Forme is one of the best Ground-type attackers in the game, with an ATK stat higher than any non-Mega Ground-type in the game including Groudon. Sandsear Storm gives Landorus Therian a performance comparable to that of Precipice Blades Groudon, making Landorus a mighty addition to Ground-type parties. Keep in mind that Landorus Therian is somewhat fragile and can be hindered by its Flying subtyping, however.
Offense
- Mud Shot is the better move of choice, as it gets STAB.
- Extrasensory doesn't have any use for a Ground-type.
- Sandsear Storm is Landorus's best charged attack, and makes it a top Ground attacker.
- Earthquake can be used if Sandsear Storm is unavailable, though its performance dips significantly.
- Bulldoze is inferior in damage output, but is consistent as a 2-bar move.
- Superpower lacks STAB.
- Stone Edge is good but not meant for Landorus.
Mud Shot benefits from STAB and is preferred for its very high energy generation. Extrasensory is underwhelming.
Sandsear Storm is a fairly cheap STABed charged attack that debuffs opponents. Superpower was formerly Landorus-T's primary choice for covering Steel-type Pokemon due to its cheap cost and high DPE, but its self debuff can make Landorus-T difficult to use in extended fights. Stone Edge is a strong complementary move to significantly damage Pokemon that resist Sandsear Storm. Earthquake is a terrifyingly powerful STAB option that can almost OHKO most Pokemon that don't resist it, but Landorus-T's relatively frailty makes it hard to consistently reach the move's heavy cost, especially when shields are in play. It can be used to pick up surprise KOes, though. Bulldoze is weak and expensive, and has no reason to ever be used over Sandsear Storm.
Landorus Theiran Forme's CP is too high for Great League. If it can be obtained in the future through other means then it would potentially be eligible for this league.
