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Learn how to use Ogerpon Cornerstone in the Pokemon VGC format based on Michael Kelsch’s 2025 World Championship build.
Ogerpon Cornerstone is useful in two roles: as a decent physical attacker and as a redirection support. While it’s a rarer sight, it still managed to make the Top 8 of the 2025 Pokemon VGC World Championships. As part of Michael Kelsch’s team, it placed sixth overall, which is no mean feat. So it’s worth taking a look at the Ogerpon Cornerstone build that Michael used on his team and how you can use it in the VGC format.
What Is the Build of Michael Kelsch’s Ogerpon Cornerstone?
Ogerpon Cornerstone has a deceptively good typing in Grass/Rock, as the two types synergize well enough to remove most of their individual weaknesses. So, the only types that would hit Ogerpon Cornerstone for super-effective damage were Bug and Steel, both relatively rare types. Michael didn’t have much choice with the Item and Ability as Ogerpon has to hold the Cornerstone Mask and has the ability Sturdy as a result. Still, Sturdy provided an in-built Focus Sash, letting Ogerpon survive one hit from full HP.
Moves Used by Michael Kelsch’s Ogerpon Cornerstone
Michael Kelsch’s Ogerpon Cornerstone had its signature Ivy Cudgel. This move has a base power of 100 and becomes Rock-type once Ogerpon Terastallizes. As for Grass STAB, Michael went with Power Whip over Horn Leech, preferred power over healing and accuracy. The final two moveslots are dedicated to Follow Me for redirection and Spiky Shield for protection.
Which Pokemon is Ogerpon Cornerstone Good Against?
Ogerpon Cornerstone’s dual Grass/Rock STABs threaten Pokemon like Chi-Yu, Kyogre, and Ho-Oh. Additionally, as a Grass-type, it is immune to Spore and can ignore Rage Powder from Brute Bonnet and Amoonguss.
Common Partners for Ogerpon Cornerstone
- Restricted Legendaries that need redirection support: Pokemon like Lunala, Miraidon, and Calyrex Shadow Rider all benefit from the redirection provided by Ogerpon Cornerstone.
- Incineroar: Incineroar can slow pivot with Parting Shot, letting Ogerpon Cornerstone switch in while keeping its Sturdy intact.
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