Thoughts on Abomasnow?

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HP: 90 Attack: 132 Defense: 105 Sp. Atk: 132 Sp. Def: 105 Speed: 30

Abomasnow (ignoring abilities):
Weaknesses: Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel
Resistances: Electric, Grass, Ground, Water
Immunities: None

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Buzzwole @ Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch

Heatran @ Steelium Z
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Flash Cannon
- Lava Plume
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock

Abomasnow-Mega @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake

Toxapex @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes

Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Defog

Rhyperior @ Assault Vest
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Hammer Arm
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Thunder Punch

I didn't play Abomasnow in OU in Gen 6 much cause it was a common pick for me in DOU and in multi-battles with you guys, and I also haven't touched it at all Gen 7, in being here, then not being here, then having time, and then not having time, but I'm playing it this morning.

I'm personally in love with how unique this mon is, some matches, he might not do a thing, not a switch in, not a double, no damage, no use, but at the same time, when the situation calls for it and he does come in, via a clean switch, or a double, he consistently cleans house. Despite his typing, I actually feel like this is a really reliable and heavily ignored mon. He might need to be used in BO teams to function, but he's incredibly dangerous, and it seems like only Scizor, Celesteela, and Skarmory can withstand his coverage alongside Swords Dance.

The problem with Ice types is that they have a lot of weaknesses and that their weaknesses are all common types, but he's a dark horse if I've ever seen one; even compared against other Ice types. A lot of them, like Mega Glalie might seem notable for what they do, but Mega Abomasnow's bulkier and more offensive than the majority of them, yet happens to be dirt slow.

I've played him to 1563 this morning; thoughts? Would you use this mon?
 
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