Kingambit

Chople Berry absorbs one Fighting-type hit. Essential protection against Close Combat from opposing Sneasler-based teams and Mach Punch priority that would otherwise remove Kingambit before it acts. Defiant punishes every Intimidate trigger with a free Attack boost. Kowtow Cleave never misses. Iron Head covers Fairy types. Sucker Punch provides priority against faster weakened targets. Protect allows safe turns when needed. The item choice reflects specific matchup expectations. Without Chople Berry, a single Close Combat eliminates the team's primary late-game win condition before it can act.