Overview:
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Enter Flygon. More commonly seen in the UU tier, less so in OU, this is a Pokemon that seems like it has a lot to offer, despite it being outclassed by other dragons such as Garchomp and Salamence. Despite it being a powerhouse back in ADV OU, it has since then fell down to the UU tier, where it ever since then has stayed. The release of Generation 6 has not really given him any new toys, however it does get the odd Boomburst to play with. Nevertheless it's uniquely powerful stabs that are only shared by Garchomp and Zygarde, as well as adequate offensive stats still presents Flygon a niche as a revenge killer and mixed lure in OU. Though it may face competition as a revenge killer with Garchomp, it's access to U-Turn, a stronger physical based Fire attack in Fire Punch, Superpower, priority in the form of Feint/Quick Attack, as well as most importantly Defog, combined with his resistance to hazards, makes him a revenge killer that should not be underestimated.
However, several changes in the metagame have also made things more difficult for Flygon. The introduction of Fairy types has made it more punishing to spam Dragon attacks, and the speed creep has made Flygon's previously above average base speed stat of 100 to just mediocre. Furthermore, the prevalence of lightning fast Pokemon such as Greninja, Talonflame and the Mega Lati Twins makes it even harder to see Flygon's niche in OU. Nevertheless, he is still presents a (somewhat) significant offensive threat, especially if underestimated.
Revenge Killer
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Name: Revenge Killer
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Fire Punch/Stone Edge/Superpower/Quick Attack
move 4: U-Turn
Item: Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly
Moves
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Flygon is commonly seen as a revenge killer, and this set does just that. It's STAB moves, Outrage and Earthquake, is an extremely dangerous offensive combination that hits the majority of the OU tier for neutral damage at the very least. Fire Punch allows him to get past Ferrothorn, 2HKOing the standard 252/88 set 98% of the time assuming the nonexistence of hazards in play. Stone Edge rounds off the Edgequake combination, and OHKOs Charizard Y, Talonflame and Volcarona. Superpower has an 81.3% chance to OHKO 0/0 Mega Lopunny if Stealth Rocks are up, and does a significant amount of damage to Air Balloon Heatrans switch ins hoping to take advantage of a locked Earthquake/Outrage. Quick Attack provides a small form of priority, though it will rarely do much. U-Turn is one of the main factors that sets Flygon apart from other revenge killers such as Garchomp and Keldeo. The ability to pivot is always a welcome one, and is also something which Flygon has access to.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed Investment, as well as a Speed boosting nature is required in order for Flygon to outrun as many enemies as possible. 492 Speed is no longer that amazing, but it gives Flygon the jump on Megas such as Gallade, Lopunny, Charizard Y, and also outspeeds +1 neutral speed natured Charizard X and Salamence, as well as those below. A Choice Scarf is necessary to boost Flygon's speed and put him in the role of a revenge killer.
Usage Tips
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This set is best used as a late game cleaner for when weakened teams will get swept by the deadly combination of Outrage and Earthquake. Earlier on however, it can be used to grab momentum through U-Turn, and revenge kill slower Pokemon attempting to sweep. However, keep in mind that being choice-locked into Outrage and Earthquake when the enemy has immunities to it can lead to a loss of momentum, or even itself if locked into the former against a Fairy.
Team Options
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Mega Metagross forms an excellent offensive core with Flygon. It resists all of Flygon's weaknesses (Dragon, Fairy & Ice), whilst in return Flygon resists and is immune to the Fire and Ground weaknesses of Metagross, respectively. Hazard setters are also invaluable team members for Flygon as it really pushes a lot of 3HKOs to 2HKOs, and 2HKOs to OHKOs.
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