bludz
a waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap
QC: p2, Hootie, Finchinator
GP: Rare Poison, fleurdyleurse
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Dark Pulse
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Dark Pulse is the primary STAB move on this set due to its excellent neutral coverage and lack of drawbacks. Draco Meteor is the secondary STAB move, which is better for achieving OHKOs. Flash Cannon heavily damages Fairy-type switch-ins such as Clefable, which would otherwise wall Hydreigon's STAB combination. Flamethrower nets more reliable damage than Fire Blast and still OHKOes both Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, while Fire Blast allows Hydreigon to OHKO Steel-types like Klefki and is generally recommended if Hydreigon runs a Timid nature. U-turn is also an option to gain momentum and ease predictions. Earth Power can be used to OHKO Heatran but is generally inferior to Fire Blast as a coverage move.
Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack EVs with a Modest nature maximize Hydreigon's power output. Maximum Speed investment is used to outspeed threats such as neutral-natured Kyurem-B and Excadrill outside of sand. Levitate gives Hydreigon a useful immunity to Ground-type moves. Choice Specs is the item of choice to maximize Hydreigon's wallbreaking potential. Timid is an option to outpace neutral-natured base 100s like Adamant Mega Medicham, as well as Kyurem-B. Flamethrower should not be used with Timid variants due to the drop in power.
Usage Tips
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Hydreigon should be used early- and mid-game to pressure opposing teams with its powerful attacks. Usually, it is best to use Dark Pulse because there are very few good Pokemon that resist it, forcing them to switch in and be worn down. Draco Meteor should be used when trying to achieve OHKOs or if opposing Fairy- and Steel-types have been eliminated; be wary of the setup opportunities it provides to foes because of the Special Attack drop. Flash Cannon should be used on predicted switches to hit Pokemon such as Clefable hard. It is not recommended to switch Hydreigon into many attacks due to its numerous weaknesses. However, it can usually switch into passive pokemon very well. VoltTurn support is recommended with Hydreigon to get an ideal matchup and limit the damage Hydreigon takes as it switches in.
Team Options
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Hydreigon really appreciates the VoltTurn support provided by Pokemon such as Rotom-W and Tornadus-T. Mega Metagross forms a potent core with Hydreigon due to its ability to take on Fairy-types and potentially Pursuit trap Hydreigon's checks such as Latios. Mega Scizor is a good partner for Hydreigon, as it can also defeat Fairy-types and can clean up weakened threats with Bullet Punch. It also boasts setup and recovery options, which Mega Metagross does not have. Jirachi has similar type synergy and can also support Hydreigon with U-turn, Stealth Rock, and Healing Wish. Landorus-T and Garchomp are solid partners that help to check physical attackers such as Mega Medicham and set up Stealth Rock to help Hydreigon achieve more 2HKOs. Mega Diancie forms a potent wallbreaker duo with Hydreigon due to the limited number of switch-ins both of them have. Hydreigon can take advantage of Jirachi's weakness to Dark-type moves and Mega Diancie helps in return by pressuring Pokemon such as Chansey and non-Surf Latios. Mega Lopunny is a nice partner for pressuring offensive builds, which can check Hydreigon with speedy attackers, and it also defeats Chansey, which is the only true answer to this Hydreigon set. In return, Hydreigon threatens out bulky Psychic-types, lures and weakens Clefable with Flash Cannon, and usually can weaken bulkier teams. Dugtrio is a nice partner because it can trap Heatran, Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, and, most importantly, Chansey.
GP: Rare Poison, fleurdyleurse
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Dark Pulse
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Dark Pulse is the primary STAB move on this set due to its excellent neutral coverage and lack of drawbacks. Draco Meteor is the secondary STAB move, which is better for achieving OHKOs. Flash Cannon heavily damages Fairy-type switch-ins such as Clefable, which would otherwise wall Hydreigon's STAB combination. Flamethrower nets more reliable damage than Fire Blast and still OHKOes both Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, while Fire Blast allows Hydreigon to OHKO Steel-types like Klefki and is generally recommended if Hydreigon runs a Timid nature. U-turn is also an option to gain momentum and ease predictions. Earth Power can be used to OHKO Heatran but is generally inferior to Fire Blast as a coverage move.
Set Details
========
Maximum Special Attack EVs with a Modest nature maximize Hydreigon's power output. Maximum Speed investment is used to outspeed threats such as neutral-natured Kyurem-B and Excadrill outside of sand. Levitate gives Hydreigon a useful immunity to Ground-type moves. Choice Specs is the item of choice to maximize Hydreigon's wallbreaking potential. Timid is an option to outpace neutral-natured base 100s like Adamant Mega Medicham, as well as Kyurem-B. Flamethrower should not be used with Timid variants due to the drop in power.
Usage Tips
========
Hydreigon should be used early- and mid-game to pressure opposing teams with its powerful attacks. Usually, it is best to use Dark Pulse because there are very few good Pokemon that resist it, forcing them to switch in and be worn down. Draco Meteor should be used when trying to achieve OHKOs or if opposing Fairy- and Steel-types have been eliminated; be wary of the setup opportunities it provides to foes because of the Special Attack drop. Flash Cannon should be used on predicted switches to hit Pokemon such as Clefable hard. It is not recommended to switch Hydreigon into many attacks due to its numerous weaknesses. However, it can usually switch into passive pokemon very well. VoltTurn support is recommended with Hydreigon to get an ideal matchup and limit the damage Hydreigon takes as it switches in.
Team Options
========
Hydreigon really appreciates the VoltTurn support provided by Pokemon such as Rotom-W and Tornadus-T. Mega Metagross forms a potent core with Hydreigon due to its ability to take on Fairy-types and potentially Pursuit trap Hydreigon's checks such as Latios. Mega Scizor is a good partner for Hydreigon, as it can also defeat Fairy-types and can clean up weakened threats with Bullet Punch. It also boasts setup and recovery options, which Mega Metagross does not have. Jirachi has similar type synergy and can also support Hydreigon with U-turn, Stealth Rock, and Healing Wish. Landorus-T and Garchomp are solid partners that help to check physical attackers such as Mega Medicham and set up Stealth Rock to help Hydreigon achieve more 2HKOs. Mega Diancie forms a potent wallbreaker duo with Hydreigon due to the limited number of switch-ins both of them have. Hydreigon can take advantage of Jirachi's weakness to Dark-type moves and Mega Diancie helps in return by pressuring Pokemon such as Chansey and non-Surf Latios. Mega Lopunny is a nice partner for pressuring offensive builds, which can check Hydreigon with speedy attackers, and it also defeats Chansey, which is the only true answer to this Hydreigon set. In return, Hydreigon threatens out bulky Psychic-types, lures and weakens Clefable with Flash Cannon, and usually can weaken bulkier teams. Dugtrio is a nice partner because it can trap Heatran, Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, and, most importantly, Chansey.
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