Cornerstone + Entei
Entei on Choice Band is immediate Sacred Fire and Extreme Speed pressure — it punches holes so the rest of the squad doesn’t have to play fair. Ogerpon-Cornerstone’s Sturdy buys a setup turn that shouldn’t exist: you live the OHKO once, Swords Dance, and suddenly Rock Ivy Cudgel and Horn Leech are closing games from a full health bar.
Gameplan
Opening
Lead Entei when you can predict switches — Band Sacred Fire into steels and grasses is often correct, and Extreme Speed punishes faster picks that try to pick off your partner. Pair Ogerpon when you want Sturdy to matter turn one; Spiky Shield on the read if they double something cute.
Mid-game
After Entei locks a move, don’t panic — U-turn isn’t on the set, so you pivot with the rest of the team. When Ogerpon gets its Dance, prioritize targets that can’t eat a +2 Ivy Cudgel; Horn Leech patches chip if you traded into Rocky Helmet or burns.
End-game
Bulky Prankster Tornadus sets Tailwind for the games Entei’s speed tier feels awkward, Flutter Mane handles special races, and Incineroar/Rillaboom add Fake Out plus terrain so your two physical stars actually reach the mid-game with HP to spend.
Team Roster
Entei
- Item:
- Choice Band
- Ability:
- Inner Focus
- Nature:
- Jolly
- EVs:
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Moves:
- Sacred Fire, Extreme Speed, Stone Edge, Stomping Tantrum
Ogerpon-Cornerstone
- Item:
- Cornerstone Mask
- Ability:
- Sturdy
- Nature:
- Jolly
- EVs:
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Moves:
- Ivy Cudgel, Horn Leech, Swords Dance, Spiky Shield
Tornadus
- Item:
- Covert Cloak
- Ability:
- Prankster
- Nature:
- Bold
- EVs:
- 252 HP / 164 Def / 4 SpA / 84 SpD / 4 Spe
- Moves:
- Tailwind, Bleakwind Storm, Taunt, Protect
Flutter Mane
- Item:
- Booster Energy
- Ability:
- Protosynthesis
- Nature:
- Timid
- EVs:
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Moves:
- Moonblast, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind, Protect
Incineroar
- Item:
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability:
- Intimidate
- Nature:
- Careful
- EVs:
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 92 Def / 116 SpD / 44 Spe
- Moves:
- Fake Out, Knock Off, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot
Rillaboom
- Item:
- Assault Vest
- Ability:
- Grassy Surge
- Nature:
- Adamant
- EVs:
- 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
- Moves:
- Fake Out, Wood Hammer, Grassy Glide, High Horsepower