[SET]
Choice Band (Koraidon) @ Choice Band
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Glaive Rush
- Close Combat
- Gigaton Hammer
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Koraidon distinguishes itself from similar Choice Band wallbreakers like Kyurem-B and Mega Garchomp with its high Speed that allows it to revenge kill offensive threats like Ash-Greninja, Stealth Rock resistance, STAB that removes the need for Bolt Strike, and ease of Imposter-proofing. Glaive Rush and Close Combat 2HKO most Fur Coat users after Stealth Rock with Teravolt. Gigaton Hammer smacks Fairy-types that would otherwise stonewall Koraidon's STAB moves like Mega Audino, and U-turn racks up small amounts chip damage, most notably making Mega Slowbro feasible to KO without extensive team support. Wallbreakers like Mega Garchomp and Ash-Greninja that struggle with Celesteela or Fairy-type physical walls appreciate Koraidon threatening these obstacles, and their raw power helps Koraidon in return. Koraidon struggles to actually get OHKOs due to its lower Attack compared to the competition, so chip damage support, Strength Sap blockers, and slow pivoting like Spikes users, Magic Guard Blissey, and RegenVest users such as Mega Swampert make for good partners. Imposter-proof Koraidon with an Arceus forme that isn't weak to any of its moves like Arceus-Ghost or naturally physically bulky Pokemon like Mega Slowbro.
[SET CREDITS]
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Choice Band (Koraidon) @ Choice Band
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Glaive Rush
- Close Combat
- Gigaton Hammer
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Koraidon distinguishes itself from similar Choice Band wallbreakers like Kyurem-B and Mega Garchomp with its high Speed that allows it to revenge kill offensive threats like Ash-Greninja, Stealth Rock resistance, STAB that removes the need for Bolt Strike, and ease of Imposter-proofing. Glaive Rush and Close Combat 2HKO most Fur Coat users after Stealth Rock with Teravolt. Gigaton Hammer smacks Fairy-types that would otherwise stonewall Koraidon's STAB moves like Mega Audino, and U-turn racks up small amounts chip damage, most notably making Mega Slowbro feasible to KO without extensive team support. Wallbreakers like Mega Garchomp and Ash-Greninja that struggle with Celesteela or Fairy-type physical walls appreciate Koraidon threatening these obstacles, and their raw power helps Koraidon in return. Koraidon struggles to actually get OHKOs due to its lower Attack compared to the competition, so chip damage support, Strength Sap blockers, and slow pivoting like Spikes users, Magic Guard Blissey, and RegenVest users such as Mega Swampert make for good partners. Imposter-proof Koraidon with an Arceus forme that isn't weak to any of its moves like Arceus-Ghost or naturally physically bulky Pokemon like Mega Slowbro.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rightclicker.589755/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chessking345.355040/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tea-guzzler.577920/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rose.511181/
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