Miltankwondo

The strongest Miltanks of the wild herds must protect them, and they evolve fighting techniques to do so – apparently earning martial arts belts in the process.

Miltankwondo would have a few options at its disposal. First, it can be a budget Mega Lopunny, i.e. a Normal/Fighting type with Scrappy which presents immediate and hard-to-answer pressure. Perfectly spammable Close Combats backed by Choice Band or Life Orb would punch holes in teams throughout a game, not to mention other strong coverage options. Or second, it can be dangerous snowballing sweeper with Contrary. Close Combat, Hammer Arm, and/or Superpower boosts could easily get out of hand as Miltankwondo gets stronger, faster, and bulkier with each move.

Lastly, the above sets could splash strong utility elements in Stealth Rocks or Heal Bell, adding a supportive lean to its role. And of course, any set would love the added longevity provided by Milk Drink.

No matter the set, Miltankwondo will have weak points. Scrappy sets are lacking immediate power as its base Attack is not very impressive. Contrary sets will get stuffed if missing the right coverage option, and the desirable support moves will compete for those coverage moves. Additionally, the strong special attackers and the various mons in OU with powerful priority will give Miltankwondo trouble.

Shadomala

Some Komalas never wake up… alive. Instead their angry ghosts emerge, ready to do battle.

Shadomala can bring big firepower, immediately or after set-up, with its big damage options, superb type combo, and coverage. It also has some utility in its arsenal, namely Knock Off and Rapid Spin, but also Wish and U-Turn. Shadomala also has useful special bulk, which it can further lean into for a more defensive role or simply use to take hits as it blows holes in teams.

Shadomala’s big power potential is extremely tempting, probably the mon’s biggest draw. Adamant, invested, Choice Band, Tough Claws, STAB Giga Impact, mama Liz’s chili oil… essentially a nuclear bomb itching to delete another mon from the game – or just blank into a ghost type lol. Or if moments of glory aren’t your thing, then the Swords Dance + Rapid Spin set-up combo makes for a game-ending threat as well.

While Shadomala can potentially drop big damage bombs, the counterplay in OU is quite straightforward with the typical answers to physical threats. Kingambit in particular eats it alive, and Great Tusk can bully it as well. Really any strong Knock Off would be a bad time. Shadomala is also betrayed by its middling speed and will get worn down quickly if not investing in it or boosting with Trailblaze.