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This set presents status, Stealth Rock, and fairly good type coverage. Levitate or Heatproof depends on personal preference. Not many people expect Heatproof Bronzong with Earthquake, which allows it to take out opposing Heatran leads. The second EV spread is better suited as a surprise counter to Infernape, Heatran, and other Pok�mon like Jolteon or Raikou who think they can set up. The ability to take a status move such as Hypnosis on the first turn from Gengar and Gyro Ball it back can put you at an advantage.

This set, like any other Bronzong set, should obviously be used as a lead. Sleep an opponent, then set up Dual Screens that will help your teammates survive more hits. Stealth Rock is for further team support, but Explosion can be used if you want to get rid of a potential threat to your team. Oddly enough, 128 / 128 EVs spread the Defenses quite evenly (with the Nature determining what takes priority).

This is obviously meant to be used alongside Trick Room teams, as Bronzong�s sluggishness and Explosion aid it to become a true supporting member for Trick Room teams. You start the match by Trick Rooming, then proceed by Exploding (you�ll usually kill a Pok�mon when you use Explosion). After that, bring in your slow Pok�mon (which becomes fast under Trick Room) and start sweeping!

Earthquake takes care of Heatran and Infernape that think they can switch-in easily, while Gyro Ball takes care of faster opponents such as Gengar and Weavile.

Bronzong lacks a reliable recovery move, so it has to resort to using Rest. Gyro Ball and Earthquake are powerful options that deal with a lot of Bronzong�s counters and other threatening Pok�mon. With this set, not only does killing Bronzong become a near impossible task, but you also get a lot more chances at countering a Pok�mon that might harm your team, as you can finally recover your health.

Not very common, but Calm Mind Bronzong can work. Put a Pok�mon to Sleep and start statting up with Calm Mind. You can replace one of the two attacking moves with either Grass Knot or Hidden Power Ground, as the former gives you a quicker way of dealing with Swampert that might Roar out your boosts, while the latter can aid you against Heatran. However, Shadow Ball and Psychic get excellent coverage together. Although, if you�re running that combanation, then be careful of the ever so common Steel-types.

The Bronzong that generally starts Rain Dance / Sunny Day teams. The general idea here is to Hypnosis and set up the appropriate weather. Then, you Stealth Rock or put up a Screen. Afterwards, use Explosion and sweep with one of your teammates.

This set is designed to cripple one Pok�mon from your opponent�s team. That could be achieved by Tricking your opponent�s Pok�mon the appropriate Item. Macho Brace not only makes Gyro Ball much more powerful, but it can also be Tricked on a fast sweeper such as Infernape. If Choice Band is Tricked on an opponent�s wall, they will be incapable of countering your sweepers efficiently. Choice Band can also raise the damage that will be produced from the 3 Physical moves listed above.