Specializes EVs in Sp. Atk and Speed, the opponent's attack Focus Sash survives once while Nasty PlotDelphox special attacker build that uses this. By combining a consumable item with its Ability, Steals key items that are the core of opponent's tactics while dominating with high damage — its composition.

Role of the Focus Sash Special Attacker build

Sent out from the lead or after a faint, Focus Sash uses as a shield to safely raise Sp. Atk and disrupt the board with high damage as the main role. Leveraging action speed exceeding the contested Speed tier, Disrupts with stolen items while maintaining a favorable situation to break through — its role.

A setup ace Mega Delphox with EVs in Sp.Atk and Speed, safely boosting while its ability nullifies Ground moves.Nasty Plotsharply boosts Sp.Atk, breaking through physical wallsPsyshock as the core, breaking down the opponent's bulky Pokémon.

Alternative Move Options

Alternative subweapon options

• Grass Knot

Mega Delphox has several subweapon options. To hit Dark types, Focus Blast, to hit Dragon types Dazzling Gleam, to hit Water types Grass Knot — pick from these three.

Nasty Plot Setup Ace Role

After coming in on favorable matchups or predicted Ground moves, Nasty Plotit boosts itself, pressuring the entire team. With high Speed and broad special coverage, it controls the field from above — its core gameplay.

Threats

Weak to Physical Attackers

Mega Delphox has 72 Defense, so it risks OHKOs from fast strong attackers. Especially Water/Rock physical attacks hitting its weaknesses can OHKO it required.

Heavy HP/Def EVs, lowering opponent physical power and using post-Mega ability Levitate negating Ground moves, safely set up Calm Mind to attack — Mega Delphox build.WishRecovers via it while sitting on the field, then boosted Sp.Atk Flamethrowerchips opponents with it.

Alternative Move Options

Flamethrower OK with other STAB

• Psyshock

• Mystical Fire

Flamethrower is a stable STAB special, but Mystical Fireor Psyshockand similar, swapping to setup-mirror-strong moves is an option. Adapt per scenario.

Bulky Setup Ace Role

CharmReducing physical attacker damage, Calm Mindand boosting own Sp.Atk/Sp.Def as a bulky setup ace. By absorbing weakness Ground via ability and combining recovery, persists vs. wide range of foes — breakthrough possible.

Threats

Weak to STAB weakness-hitters

Despite HP/Def EVs, STAB weakness hits like Water/Dark risk losing trades. Fight with teammates in those cases.

With Sp.Atk/Spe EVs, Special attacker with post-Mega Levitate negating weakness GroundMega Delphox. From high Speed, Substitute or ProtectDeploy to raise survival, then push STAB high-power moves from advantage.

Alternative Move Options

Nasty Plot and Encore also recommended

Nasty Plot or Encoreis also recommended. With Nasty Plot, Follow MePair with Pokémon learning it. Encore vs opponent who used Protectis strong vs opponents that used it.

Doubles Heat Wave Role

Special ace pressuring whole board with Heat Wave from high SpeedRole. Opponent's focus attacks or status moves Protect and SubstituteBlock with it, maintain safe board and attack alongside adjacent ally — flexible play.

Threats

Pokémon halving both Fire/Psychic

Mega Delphox struggles vs Pokémon halving both Fire/Psychic.Protector switch to block; KO with ally.