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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Corviknight is the third most-used Pokemon at high ladder with 28.48% usage (21.93% overall), and is rated S by Smogon and SS by GameWith. In a format without Terastallization, its Flying/Steel typing cannot be bypassed by tera tricks, making it a reliable physical wall. Critically, it is the only viable Defog user in the format, and its Taunt + U-turn utility adds immense value. 55 appearances in ladder Top 300 teams and 109 tournament appearances confirm its status as the format cornerstone.
Playstyle:Standard build is Impish or Careful nature, Leftovers (73.4%) or Sitrus Berry (19.3%). Pressure (80%) is preferred; Mirror Armor (17.6%) sees play in stat-drop-heavy metas. Moveset: Roost (24.7%) for recovery, Body Press (17.2%) leveraging its Defense stat for offense, Iron Defense (15.5%) to stack bulk, U-turn (13.9%) for momentum. Expert notes cite Corviknight as the wall that invalidates Kleavor, Samurott-Hisui, and Mamoswine outright. Builders identify it as the 'bulk pivot' archetype that forces opponent selection pressure every game.
Corviknight registers 4.11% usage at high doubles ladder (rank 36, 5.75% overall) — a solid good tier pick. GameWith rates it B in doubles; win rate of 50.4% is essentially neutral. Its role shifts from singles' physical wall to a Tailwind setter that combines naturally with sand teams (Tyranitar-Mega is its top doubles teammate at 11.9%). 109 tournament appearances confirm its competitive viability.
Playstyle:In doubles, Mirror Armor jumps to 95% usage to reflect stat drops back at opponents — a dramatic shift from singles' Pressure. Core moveset: Brave Bird (22.8%) as main damage, Tailwind (18.9%) as the primary support tool, Iron Head (11.8%) for Steel coverage, Protect (5.2%) for positioning. Leftovers (78.2%) sustains bulk. The classic doubles structure pairs Corviknight with Tyranitar-Mega (11.9%) and Excadrill (9%) for the sand+Tailwind dual speed control system.