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I'm currently training a Gardevoir for competitive use in ORAS, and thanks to some advice on another question I have changed it from bulky Calm Mind to a Scarfed Sweeper. But since Calm Mind can't be used on Choiced Pokés, I need a fourth attack to replace it. This is its build thus far:

Gardevoir@ Choice Scarf
Gardevoir
Trait: Synchronize
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 Spe, 252 SpA, 4 SDef
- Psyshock
- Moonblast
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam/Focus Blast/Shadow Ball/Energy Ball

I'm not sure wether to run Ice Beam for a BoltBeam combo, Focus Miss for Steel-types, or Shadow Ball/Energy Ball for general coverage. Thunderbolt can also be exchanged for any of the aforementioned moves if that would be best.

EDIT: It has been brought to my attention that Gardevoir does not have access to Ice Beam in ORAS. Thanks SM979.

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lol voir doesn't even get ice beam
Edit: Yep, no problem.

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Trick is easily a superior option to shut down walls for the whole match. But since you insist on more coverage, Shadow Ball/Focus Blast are the superior coverage options. Shadow Ball shutting down the likes of Mega Metagross and opposing Psychic types. While Focus Blast covers Steels which you lack coverage for.

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Oops, I completely overlooked Trick. Thanks!
No problem ;)