Pudge + Rubick

Why this works

Seeing these two together often brings the Telekinesis-into-Hook setup to mind, but that's only half the story. While a lift from Rubick can make Pudge's life easier, the more interesting interaction happens after the hook connects. Pudge’s Dismember provides a long, stationary disable on a key target. This gives Rubick a perfect, safe window to walk up and use Spell Steal, guaranteeing he can take a high-impact ultimate or crucial spell from the enemy team's most dangerous hero. It turns a standard pickoff into a major strategic swing by also securing a powerful ability for the next fight.

This potential, however, relies entirely on execution. Early ganks can snowball a lead if the combo lands, but a missed hook or a mistimed lift leaves both heroes exposed with long cooldowns. In larger teamfights, the duo's success is conditional. Pudge needs to hook a valuable target, and that target needs to have a spell worth stealing. If the enemy's core has already used their big ultimate, or if Pudge only manages to grab a support, Rubick gets very little out of the situation. The outcome of their partnership often hinges on these specific moments going perfectly.