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Originally Posted by Fat ElectivireRocks
I'm sorry, but no.
The only difference between Kyurem-W and Kyurem-B is the movepool and we all saw how devastating the former is. Typing and speed are definitely not the problem here.
Its typing isn't even that bad - lack of ice weakness is amazing for a dragon and it can't be stressed enough.
Kyurem-B has enough bulk to live through some of the most powerful attacks in the tier and should make use of it instead of wasting EVs in speed. You're not supposed to play it like the other fast and frail dragons.
Kyurem-B is the ultimate wallbreaker in OU and thus it deserves its A rank, in fact I'd even argue for S because it does its job that well.
This set in particular should tell you just how insanely strong Kyurem-B is:
Kyurem-Black @ Chople Berry
Trait: Teravolt
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant/Naughty Nature
- Outrage
- Fusion Bolt
- Focus Blast / HP Fire
- Ice Beam
Terrakion fails to OHKO after rocks with Choice Band Close Combat, while Kyurem-B OHKO's in return with Outrage after SR damage.
Needless to say, Breloom and Keldeo fall too.
Yes, Kyurem-B doesn't even need LO to do that.
Even without a resist berry, Scizor's Bullet Punch has a very high chance not to OHKO after rocks, while Kyurem-B can OHKO with HP Fire in return if it's not raining.
It also allows Kyurem to survive assorted Focus Blasts from the likes of Thundurus-T and Gengar, who are swiftly OHKO'd in return.
As you can see, Kyurem-B has enough power and bulk to get past its premier checks.
If played correctly this set is guaranteed to net you 2 kills per match, no questions asked.
It's also far more versatile than it seems - if Chople Berry isn't your cup of tea you can run SubRoost, Choice Band, LO special attacker (its second best set, IMO) and even Dual Screens work on it because nobody in their right mind would even think to Taunt it.
Such versatility and effectiveness can't be ignored.
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The set you posted is pretty decent, but all your other points are pretty invalid. First off move pool is not the only thing separating the two Kyurems, it's what you can do with them that's also separating the two. Kyurem-B's main niche in OU is it's wall breaking capabilities. STAB Outrage kills things for days, and Rain teams aren't going to like to take Fusion Bolts either. He's decent going mixed on a Hail team, however he is killed off quite easily with priority and choice scarfers. The biggest thing however, is Kyurem-W's extreme fire power under the sun. Nothing can take a Choice Specs Fusion Flare from a Kyurem-W well at all other then the pink blobs. My point is, with sun being so viable in this meta game Kyurem-W would have a much better niche then Kyurem-B ever would in OU, so no, move pool is not the only issue.
Also, Kyurem-B's typing is in fact it's main issue. It's weak to Stealth Rocks, and is hurt by every hazard in the game. Having a Stealth Rock weakness is huge in OU, and can really keep Kyurem-B from switching in and out. He may be doing this quite often due to the sheer amount of Pokemon that out speed him with that EV spread, and with a Chople Berry he is still easily revenge killed by pretty much any Dragon. Besides, Terrakion doesn't need to use CC on a Kyurem-B when he also has the choice of using Stone Edge. I mean sure you may surprise a Breloom or two by surviving a Mach Punch or a Close Combat from a Scizor, but being so slow with little speed investment makes him an easy target for being revenge killed.
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Such versatility and effectiveness can't be ignored.
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You honestly can't call this thing very versatile. Yes he can run those sets, but their effectiveness is over shadowed by better users out there. Salamence makes a much better Choice Scarfer because it's speed tier is much better, and with Moxie it can clean up just as well as Kyurem-B can. Sub Roost set is decent, however once again it's limited to two attacking moves. LO special attacker is over shadowed by Latios, his speed is just so much better. Choice Band is great, however once again easily revenge killed with a Super Effective move. My favorite set is the mixed set, because he is able to switch back and forth between his moves, while taking advantage of his better special move pool and his very nice STAB Outrage.
All in all, Kyurem-B is a great Pokemon, however he has some decent flaws that keep him from going any higher than A-tier, and he should NOT be moved to S-Tier.
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Even without a resist berry, Scizor's Bullet Punch has a very high chance not to OHKO after rocks
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Choice Band Scizor Bullet Punch against 252 HP Kyurem-B,
71.37%-84.58% 68.75% OHKO after Stealth Rocks
Wouldn't call that a VERY high chance, and besides most Kyurem-B wouldn't carry HP Fire over Focus Blast.