Shell Smash Torkoal Sweep

Strat: Torkoal's lackluster attack and dismal speed makes it an unlikely sweeper, but its decent bulk and access to Shell Smash makes it possible. The key is to set up at least 2 Shell Smashes first. This allows Torkoal to outspeed max-130 base speed Pokemon, along with getting a formidable attack boost.

To set up, Espeon opens with Light Screen or Reflect (preferably Light Screen), and then uses Yawn before getting KOed. The opponent then has the option of attacking and falling asleep or switching; either case allows Torkoal to use Shell Smash twice while (hopefully) tanking one hit. Dynamaxing in Anything Goes is useful for resetting Sun with Max Flare, restoring Special Defense with Max Quake, or using Max Overgrowth (Solar Beam) without Sunlight.

Torkoal @ White Herb
Ability: Drought
EVs: 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Shell Smash
Flamethrower
Solar Beam
Earth Power

Espeon @ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Reflect
Light Screen
Yawn
Psyshock

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