Combining an ability that boosts damage per fallen ally with a Dark-boosting item, Physical Ace Build. Solid bulk lets it boost, and high-power priority pins opponents.

Defiant is also viable

By running the ability Defiant, Intimidate or Rock Tomb and similar stat drops can become a setup opportunity. Activation depends on the opponent, but if it works out, Swords Dance it can become an attacker that shines without setting up.

Physical Ace Role

Brought in late after allies fall, with Dark moves boosted by ability and item, an ace that sweeps the opposing team. With high-priority moves, it pins weakened foes despite its slow Speed.

Threats

Clearly disadvantaged vs. Fighting types

Against Fighting types, which halve Dark moves and hit its 4× weakness, it is generally hard to win a trade. Also, since some Pokémon carry Fighting moves as secondary options, Swords Dance be careful about the timing of using it.

Its stat points are heavily invested in HP and Attack, Black Glasses with a physical attacker build that boosts the power of its Dark-type moves — this is a Kingambit build. With the Ability Defiant deters the opponent from lowering its stats, letting it apply powerful physical moves without fearing disruption.

Alternative Move Options

Low Kick and Swords Dance are also recommended

Low Kick or Swords Dance are also recommended. Low Kick hits the weaknesses of Incineroar and Kingambit, which resist both Dark- and Steel-type moves. Combining Swords Dance with Sucker Punch to outspeed and defeat many Pokémon.

Alternative Held Item Options

Chople Berry and Life Orb are also recommended

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Chople Berry makes it more likely to survive a Fighting-type move that hits its 4× weakness. Alternatively, Life Orb boosts its damage beyond what it deals with Black Glasses. However, Life Orb also damages Kingambit, so use it carefully.

Role of the Doubles Bulky Spread

It uses its excellent bulk and resistances to stay on the field, then applies pressure with an item-boosted Kowtow Cleave or the priority move Sucker Punch to control the field.Protect lets it avoid focused attacks while coordinating with its ally to create favorable matchups.

Threats

Fighting-type Pokémon or those with high Defense

Fighting-type Pokémon hit its 4× weakness, and Kowtow Cleave or Sucker Punch can take its move at half damage. Also, since Kingambit relies on physical moves, Pokémon with high Defense are tough for it too. Moves from Pokémon it struggles against include Protect or switching, then counterattack with your allies' moves.

Heavily investing EVs in Atk and Spe, Focus Sash with A physical attacker build with guaranteed actions — this is a Kingambit build. With the Ability Defiant forcing the opponent's Intimidate, it turns stat drops from effects like that to its advantage, raising its Attack, and presses on with high-power physical moves.

Doubles Focus Sash Build Role

Focus Sash as a shield to stay in, and with STAB Kowtow Cleave or Iron Head it disrupts the opponent's field — that's its role. With the priority move Sucker Punch, , it can reliably attack even opponents that outspeed it.

Threats

Fighting-type Pokémon or those with high Defense

Fighting-type Pokémon hit its 4× weakness, and Kowtow Cleave or Sucker Punch can take its move at half damage. Also, since Kingambit relies on physical moves, Pokémon with high Defense are tough for it too. Moves from Pokémon it struggles against include Focus Sash, or by switching in to take the hit — then counter with an ally's move.

Example team using the Focus Sash build

Focus Sash on Kingambit is often used in Mega Aerodactyl-based teams. The Mega Aerodactyl + Kingambit pairing is well-suited for leading, thanks to its guaranteed action and wide move coverage. Strongest Doubles Team Rankings