Is Eviolite Gligar a decent defensive Pokémon?

Question

I have this team made up of Pokémon I don't see in competitive battle that much. I do this so I can try and find the best in some Pokemon that you really wouldn't expect. It would help if I could get your opinions on Gligar's defensive capabilities. Thank you!

Comments

Generally not outside of lower tiers. If Gliscor is available, the ability to Poison Heal is too good to pass up.

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Glilgar is only one tier lower than Gliscor? But yes, if you're doing OU definitely Gliscor

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Eh, the tier system isn't exactly my cup o' tea :)

#screwsmogon
#VGC

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You really are obsessed with VGC aren't you? I've never tried it so I wouldn't know what it's like..

#singlesforlife

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Now girls wouldn't really appreciate that later would they?

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Majority of girls wouldn't really appreciate playing Pokémon either. My favourite style of battle sadly reflects my later life XD

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That's racist D:

Just kidding :) Yeah, I do love my VGC.

#doublesforlife

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Sexist :v

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I know, it's a joke.

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1.) Not racism, it was sexism
2.) Eviolite Gligar isn't too bad in my opinion, I would recommend giving it a test with the Immunity Ability to avoid being Toxic stalled (which would actually backfire in Gliscor's case ;P) there's also the consideration of HP differences and the boosted Special defense stat with lower attack. So, In the long run, Gliscorr is better but Gligar is tollerable, I've witnessed people sweep OU teams with wynaut after all

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It's a joke :P And not one I made up, either…

(Wynaut is godlike)

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Guys he was only joking XD

Answer 1

In lower tiers, physically defensive Gligar can be a strong Pokémon. Normal physically defensive set: 333 HP, 339 Def. Compare this to Physically Defensive Gliscor,
(remember, can hold an item) with 354 HP and 330 Def.
All in all, in a lower tier, Gligar can be almost as strong defensively as Gliscor. Note: Gligar Sp D: 168. Gliscor Sp D: 186
Thanks!
-TBE

Comments

Also note best abilities: Gliscor: Poison Heal; Gligar: Immunity