Top 10 Steel-Types That Counter Blaziken in Pokemon Sword Singles!
1. Aegislash
Aegislash is a defensive powerhouse with a unique ability in Stance Change. It can tank Blaziken's attacks in its Shield Forme and strike back hard in Blade Forme with moves like Iron Head or Shadow Sneak. Its typing is very favorable resisting both Fire and Fighting. The main downside is relying on prediction to change forms at the right time.
2. Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn is a defensive wall capable of wearing down Blaziken with its Iron Barbs ability, Leech Seed, and Body Press (boosted by Ferrothorn's high defense). It resists Blaziken's STAB moves and can potentially cripple it with status conditions like paralysis.
3. Corviknight
Corviknight boasts excellent defensive stats and typing. Its access to Roost provides reliable recovery, allowing it to consistently withstand Blaziken's attacks. Brave Bird can also hit Blaziken hard, and it can use moves like Defog for hazard removal.
4. Melmetal
Melmetal's high Attack and Defense make it a potent threat. Its signature move, Double Iron Bash, can break through Blaziken's Substitutes (if any) and deal significant damage. Its high bulk helps to survive powerful hits from Blaziken.
5. Scizor
Scizor provides great offensive utility and can deal heavy damage to Blaziken with STAB Bullet Punch, especially with Technician. It also resists Blaziken’s STAB moves, making it a reliable choice to switch into attacks.
6. Skarmory
Skarmory's extreme physical defense allows it to tank physical hits from Blaziken. It can set up Spikes to wear down the opposing team or Whirlwind to phaze out Blaziken before it gets too many Speed Boosts. It lacks offensive presence however, and is vulnerable to status.
7. Celesteela
Celesteela can tank Blaziken’s attacks with its great bulk and then whittle down Blaziken with moves like Heavy Slam. Protect can scout Blaziken's moves and stall for Speed Boosts or burn damage if Blaziken has Flame Orb.
8. Excadrill
Excadrill's high Attack and Speed, coupled with its Steel/Ground typing, makes it a potent offensive threat. It can outspeed and OHKO Blaziken with Earthquake, assuming it hasn't already gained too many Speed Boosts.
9. Magnezone
Magnezone can trap and eliminate Blaziken with Magnet Pull. While it is fragile, it can usually survive one hit and retaliate with Flash Cannon for super effective damage.
10. Bisharp
Bisharp can deter setup attempts with Defiant, making it a solid deterrent against Blaziken's attempts to boost stats. Sucker Punch gives it priority to pick off weakened Blazikens.
Which of these Steel-types do you find most reliable against Blaziken, and why?