Introduction
Probopass is 1 of 2 Steel-Types this month and plays a unique role in teams, a Tanky Slow Pivot. While Registeel fits the role of a Stealth Rock-er or a Crit-me-not Sweeper, Probopass finds itself doing the one thing Registeel can't do, Tanking all special attackers while using Volt Switch slowly to safely switch in an offensive threat!
☆☆ Reasons to use Probopass ☆☆ ☆
ONE:
Best check to Indeedee, a common threat;
252+ SpA Indeedee Expanding Force (120 BP) vs. 168 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Probopass in Psychic Terrain: 57-67 (18.8 - 22.1%) -- possible 5HKO
Probopass Body Press vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Indeedee: 128-151 (49 - 57.8%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO
☆ TWO:
Tanky Slow Pivot, enabling Wallbreakers or Setup Sweepers safe entry into the field with slow speed Volt Switch.
☆ THREE
Threatens to 1hko or 2hko many of the common picks this month, like Talonflame, Delphox, Indeedee, Cyclizar, Alola Raichu, Heliolisk, and more.
Breakdown
In the Sample Team, Probopass is serving multiple roles. Probopass is a safe switch into Indeedee that can threaten a 2hko with Body Press, which results in the opponent most likely switching out. This will promptly give you the opportunity to Volt Switch safely into your offensive threat that matches best with the opponent's switch in. Sirfecth'd is one such threat. It appreciates being safely brought in and placed in a position where the opponent will have to make a tough choice thanks to the raw power of Max Attack + Choice Band, Close Combat. Combine that with the Ability Scrappy and very few things would want to switch in. This coincides with powerful sweepers like Mimikyu who appreciates the heavy damage and progress making that Sirfecth'd enables. Not to mention Probopass can also allow safe entry for Mimikyu to setup after the Volt Switch. Arboliva is naturally a good partner for Probopass as it helps with Terrain wars, provides chip healing and of course reduce damage from Earthquake.
Written by Mambo