What are some of the pros/cons of having a mixed attacker?

Question

Some Pokemon, depending on how you train, can have very balanced Attack and Sp. Atk, right? I would like to know some of the upsides and downsides of having a Pokemon like this.

Answer 1

Pros:

• Mixed attackers are rather surprising these days and can pull off sweeps due to their surprise factor.
• They are hard to wall, as their mix of physical and special attacks mean they can usually beat dedicated walls with a move that hits the defensive stat they have not invested in.
• Mixed attackers almost always have excellent coverage, allowing them to hit a multitude if things and making them hard to wall.
• Mixed attackers are not completely crippled by burns as physical attackers are. (thanks Marz)

Cons:

• Their attacks are usually slightly less powerful duets their EVs being spread apart more.
• They are usually more frail, although there are some exceptions.
• Typically once your opponent knows you are mixed, he will be much more careful and therefore harder to take down, as your element of surprise is gone.

Notable Mixed Attackers:

• Meinshao
• Infernape
• Hydreigon
• Tyranitar
• Metagross
• Genesect
• Zoroark
• Salamence
• Landorus
• Honchkrow
• Tornadus

Comments

++ Mixed attackers are also not rendered completely useless by burn.

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Mixed attackers can also take advantage of a move that lowers stats. Example: Rayquaza with 3 physical moves won't have to worry about Draco Meteor's Special Attack drop.

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you didn't put lucario on this list

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I didn't say I was listing every pokemon that could possibly run a mixed set ever, I sadi just a few notable ones from the top of my head.

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oh,  ok

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I was disapointed when Lucario wasn't on the list, and happy when someone pointed it out ^-^