Bulky balance · Gen 9 OU

Ting-Lu + Raging Bolt Balance

A durable ground-and-flying backbone supports three priority or setup threats with different defensive targets.

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  • Ting-Lu
    Ting-Lu
  • Raging Bolt
    Raging Bolt
  • Ogerpon-Wellspring
    Ogerpon-Wellspring
  • Corviknight
    Corviknight
  • Kingambit
    Kingambit
  • Zamazenta
    Zamazenta

Game plan

How the six slots work together

Ting-Lu establishes rocks and absorbs special hits while Corviknight preserves the board. Ogerpon forces midgame damage; Raging Bolt, Zamazenta, and Kingambit then compete for the best endgame based on what the opponent spends.

Complete sets

Six editable, format-ready sets

Sets come from the pinned usage snapshot and are combined around team items and roles. Load them in the Builder to validate and adjust.

Ting-Lu

Slot 1

Ting-Lu

Lv. 100
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Vessel of Ruin
Nature
Careful
Tera
water

EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

Moves

  • Earthquake
  • Ruination
  • Stealth Rock
  • Whirlwind
Raging Bolt

Slot 2

Raging Bolt

Lv. 100
Item
Booster Energy
Ability
Protosynthesis
Nature
Timid
Tera
fairy

EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Thunderclap
  • Draco Meteor
  • Calm Mind
  • Thunderbolt
Ogerpon-Wellspring

Slot 3

Ogerpon-Wellspring

Lv. 100
Item
Wellspring Mask
Ability
Water Absorb
Nature
Jolly
Tera
water

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Ivy Cudgel
  • Swords Dance
  • Play Rough
  • Knock Off
Corviknight

Slot 4

Corviknight

Lv. 100
Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Pressure
Nature
Impish
Tera
dragon

EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

Moves

  • Roost
  • Defog
  • U-turn
  • Brave Bird
Kingambit

Slot 5

Kingambit

Lv. 100
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Supreme Overlord
Nature
Adamant
Tera
ghost

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Sucker Punch
  • Swords Dance
  • Iron Head
  • Kowtow Cleave
Zamazenta

Slot 6

Zamazenta

Lv. 100
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Dauntless Shield
Nature
Jolly
Tera
fire

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Crunch
  • Body Press
  • Close Combat
  • Iron Defense

Lead options

  • Ting-Lu into special or hazard-neutral openings.
  • Ogerpon when early Knock Off or Swords Dance creates progress.

Win conditions

  • Raging Bolt controls faster offense with Thunderclap.
  • Zamazenta or Kingambit wins the physical endgame.

Watch for

  • Multiple setup choices still need careful hazard management.
  • Protect Corviknight from being overloaded by repeated ice and fighting coverage.

Possible replacements

  • Slowking-Galar can replace Ting-Lu for Regenerator pivoting.
  • Dragapult can replace Zamazenta when immediate speed is preferred.

Source, date, and intended use

This sample is organized from the 2026-06, 1695-rating Smogon usage snapshot and the project’s pinned Pokémon Showdown rules. It is not an official rental, tournament result, or win-rate promise. Metagames and bans change, so revalidate in the Builder and on the current platform before playing.