Analysis
Nidoqueen is an incredibly powerful offensive threat, having supereffective STABs into the vast majority of the metagame, as well as being able to OHKO Skarmory, the only pokemon resistant to both of its STABs. Conversely, it is also hit supereffectively by a large portion of the metagame, and so assumes the role of a glass cannon. As most pokemon do not run speed investment, it is able to outrun almost everything except Zebstrika, Serperior and some Tauros, all of which it has winning matchups into. Nidoqueen struggles most with the metagame's Normal types, with their good special bulk and Ground coverage, or Maushold being able to outspeed and OHKO with Population Bomb. It does also have to be careful around Primarina, as some special defense investment does allow it to avoid being OHKOed by Sludge Wave and hit back hard with a Water move. Focus Blast allows Nidoqueen to beat Snorlax, killing after a Sludge Wave. It can also have utility as an offensive hazard setter, with both Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rocks being able to take advantage of Protects and switches it forces. Overall, it is a powerful breaker and a good source of momentum for offensive teams.
Nidoqueen (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Sludge Wave
Earth Power
Flamethrower / Thunderbolt
Focus Blast / Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rocks
Written by Fhyr