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General Kenobi
Alright, since C_M says that he's still doing Kyurem-B, I'll let him do the rest for now. Meanwhile, I've written up the Mixed Hone Claws set. When he finishes, we can merge this set and his analysis.
http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/kyurem-b
[SET]
name: Hone Claws (Sparkling Blue Black Kyurem)
move 1: Hone Claws
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Blizzard
item: Life Orb
nature: Lonely / Hasty
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set may seem gimmicky at first, but Kyurem-B's sky-high Attack and Ice typing make it a very powerful wallbreaker in the Ubers metagame. After a boost from Hone Claws, Kyurem-B's Outrage destroys virtually everything, even resists. For example, even with Leech Seed and Protect, standard Ferrothorn will be hard-pressed to take repeated +1 Outrages from Kyurem-B, as it takes 57.67% - 67.90% from the move. Fusion Bolt has excellent coverage alongside Outrage, as it swats aside Skarmory and Lugia without much trouble. The last move is what really sets Kyurem-B apart from other Attack boosters such as Zekrom—STAB Blizzard easily OHKOs physical walls such as Groudon and Gliscor, Pokemon that plague many physical attackers. Although Blizzard's accuracy is subpar under normal conditions, a single Hone Claws accuracy boost raises it to a much more usable 93%.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Kyurem-B has a couple of other options. Roost is an option to keep Kyurem-B relatively healthy, especially with all the residual damage that it tends to take. However, access to STAB Blizzard is generally what sets it apart from other boosting Dragon-types, such as Zekrom and Rayquaza. Ice Beam is another option if you find Blizzard too unreliable and find it hard to get a Hone Claws boost, but it fails to OHKO Groudon or do enough damage to Ground Arceus. The nature of choice can be important to Kyurem-B performance. A Lonely nature is preferred due to the power provided, which contributes to notable 2HKOes such as the one on Ferrothorn just noted. Since most of Kyurem-B's resistances are specially based attacking types, a Defense-lowering nature is preferable to one that lowers Special Defense.</p>
<p>Being a powerful wallbreaker, Kyurem-B appreciates two types of teammates: sweepers that can take advantage of damaged walls and Pokemon that can help Kyurem-B overcome its weaknesses. Kingdra is a very notable sweeper that appreciates Ferrothorn being severely weakened, as well as Groudon being removed. Other sweepers such as Excadrill, Double Dance Groudon, Dragon Dance Rayquaza, Terrakion, ExtremeKiller Arceus, and many others all appreciate physical walls such as Groudon, Gliscor, and Lugia lured out and destroyed.</p>
<p>Being an Ice-type, Kyurem-B is unfortunately weak to Stealth Rock, and has nothing to save it from Spikes. Naturally, this means that Rapid Spin users are ideal teammates for Kyurem-B. Tentacruel is an excellent long-lasting Rapid Spin user in Ubers, and can switch into Fighting-type attacks aimed at Kyurem-B. Excadrill also works brilliantly in most weather conditions, and can switch into Kyurem-B's Rock- and Dragon-type weaknesses. Forretress resists Dragon-type attacks and can also set up its own entry hazards, making Kyurem-B much harder to wall. Kabutops is also an excellent offensive Rapid Spinner that can take advantage of Kyurem-B's wallbreaking ability.</p>
<p>Physically defensive Forretress with Gyro Ball is probably the best counter to Kyurem-B, with defensive Scizor, Steel Arceus, and fast Jirachi with Iron Head all being close behind. Fighting-types such as Terrakion and Fighting Arceus, as well as faster Dragon-types, such as Palkia, Latias, Latios, Garchomp, and Salamence can also revenge kill Kyurem-B with ease. If Lugia is using a lot of Speed EVs as well as Reflect, it can stall out Kyurem-B thanks to Roost's secondary effect. Incidentally, many of these counters to Kyurem-B are excellent teammates for it. The aforementioned bulky Steel-types can switch into Dragon-type attacks, while Lugia and Latias defeat most Fighting-types. Groudon and the Giratina formes are generally good physical walls to take on Terrakion. Paralysis support from Thunder Wave Grass Arceus, Kyogre, Groudon, and Darkrai will also go a long way to help Kyurem-B sweep, while using Wobbuffet to remove revenge killers is another good idea. Also, Lugia is generally entry hazard fodder for Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, Forretress, and Skarmory.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/kyurem-b
[SET]
name: Hone Claws (Sparkling Blue Black Kyurem)
move 1: Hone Claws
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Blizzard
item: Life Orb
nature: Lonely / Hasty
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set may seem gimmicky at first, but Kyurem-B's sky-high Attack and Ice typing make it a very powerful wallbreaker in the Ubers metagame. After a boost from Hone Claws, Kyurem-B's Outrage destroys virtually everything, even resists. For example, even with Leech Seed and Protect, standard Ferrothorn will be hard-pressed to take repeated +1 Outrages from Kyurem-B, as it takes 57.67% - 67.90% from the move. Fusion Bolt has excellent coverage alongside Outrage, as it swats aside Skarmory and Lugia without much trouble. The last move is what really sets Kyurem-B apart from other Attack boosters such as Zekrom—STAB Blizzard easily OHKOs physical walls such as Groudon and Gliscor, Pokemon that plague many physical attackers. Although Blizzard's accuracy is subpar under normal conditions, a single Hone Claws accuracy boost raises it to a much more usable 93%.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Kyurem-B has a couple of other options. Roost is an option to keep Kyurem-B relatively healthy, especially with all the residual damage that it tends to take. However, access to STAB Blizzard is generally what sets it apart from other boosting Dragon-types, such as Zekrom and Rayquaza. Ice Beam is another option if you find Blizzard too unreliable and find it hard to get a Hone Claws boost, but it fails to OHKO Groudon or do enough damage to Ground Arceus. The nature of choice can be important to Kyurem-B performance. A Lonely nature is preferred due to the power provided, which contributes to notable 2HKOes such as the one on Ferrothorn just noted. Since most of Kyurem-B's resistances are specially based attacking types, a Defense-lowering nature is preferable to one that lowers Special Defense.</p>
<p>Being a powerful wallbreaker, Kyurem-B appreciates two types of teammates: sweepers that can take advantage of damaged walls and Pokemon that can help Kyurem-B overcome its weaknesses. Kingdra is a very notable sweeper that appreciates Ferrothorn being severely weakened, as well as Groudon being removed. Other sweepers such as Excadrill, Double Dance Groudon, Dragon Dance Rayquaza, Terrakion, ExtremeKiller Arceus, and many others all appreciate physical walls such as Groudon, Gliscor, and Lugia lured out and destroyed.</p>
<p>Being an Ice-type, Kyurem-B is unfortunately weak to Stealth Rock, and has nothing to save it from Spikes. Naturally, this means that Rapid Spin users are ideal teammates for Kyurem-B. Tentacruel is an excellent long-lasting Rapid Spin user in Ubers, and can switch into Fighting-type attacks aimed at Kyurem-B. Excadrill also works brilliantly in most weather conditions, and can switch into Kyurem-B's Rock- and Dragon-type weaknesses. Forretress resists Dragon-type attacks and can also set up its own entry hazards, making Kyurem-B much harder to wall. Kabutops is also an excellent offensive Rapid Spinner that can take advantage of Kyurem-B's wallbreaking ability.</p>
<p>Physically defensive Forretress with Gyro Ball is probably the best counter to Kyurem-B, with defensive Scizor, Steel Arceus, and fast Jirachi with Iron Head all being close behind. Fighting-types such as Terrakion and Fighting Arceus, as well as faster Dragon-types, such as Palkia, Latias, Latios, Garchomp, and Salamence can also revenge kill Kyurem-B with ease. If Lugia is using a lot of Speed EVs as well as Reflect, it can stall out Kyurem-B thanks to Roost's secondary effect. Incidentally, many of these counters to Kyurem-B are excellent teammates for it. The aforementioned bulky Steel-types can switch into Dragon-type attacks, while Lugia and Latias defeat most Fighting-types. Groudon and the Giratina formes are generally good physical walls to take on Terrakion. Paralysis support from Thunder Wave Grass Arceus, Kyogre, Groudon, and Darkrai will also go a long way to help Kyurem-B sweep, while using Wobbuffet to remove revenge killers is another good idea. Also, Lugia is generally entry hazard fodder for Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, Forretress, and Skarmory.</p>