Sneasler

Coaching raises both the target's Attack and Defense by one stage simultaneously. Used on Kingambit to accelerate the Swords Dance sweep or on Primarina before a Calm Mind sequence. Unburden doubles Speed after Focus Sash activates from taking a hit, making Sneasler one of the fastest Pokémon on the field on subsequent turns. Fake Out flinches the most dangerous lead. Dire Claw is Poison STAB with a chance to inflict sleep, paralysis, or poison. Close Combat covers Steel and Rock types. Jolly maxed Attack and Speed with Focus Sash guarantees at least one Coaching or Fake Out even under direct pressure.