
GP [2/2] - The Dutch Plumberjack / Fleurdyleurse
[SET]
name: Life Orb Attacker
move 1: Dark Pulse
move 2: Roost
move 3: Flamethrower / Draco Meteor
move 4: Focus Blast / Draco Meteor
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Hydreigon shines in a metagame where Psychic-types are common, with its combination of a higher damage output, great coverage options, and good bulk and typing differentiating it from other special attackers. Additionally, its Speed, while far from terrific, is perfect for it to threaten Pokemon commonly used on sand balance teams, which are extremely prevalent in BW OU.</p>
<p>This Hydreigon set is highly customizable and can be tailored towards your team's needs. Dark Pulse and Roost are the only necessities, as Dark Pulse allows Hydreigon to adequately threaten the bulky Psychic- and Ghost-types in the tier that it is relied on to beat, while Roost gives it decent longevity, as damage from Life Orb and possibly sandstorm can wear it down very quickly. Hydreigon's good bulk and typing allow it to use Roost against many Pokemon that can't adequately damage it, such as defensive Starmie and Celebi. Next, Hydreigon should choose a coverage option that allows it to hit Steel-types, which could otherwise easily switch into its Dark-type STAB moves, super effectively. Flamethrower allows Hydreigon to roast Ferrothorn, Skarmory, Jirachi, and Scizor, while Focus Blast can deal massive amounts of damage to Heatran while still retaining super effective coverage against Ferrothorn. Focus Blast also has the benefit of hitting other Dark-types, such as Tyranitar or opposing Hydreigon. Draco Meteor is an option over either of these moves, as it is Hydreigon's strongest STAB move and has great neutral coverage throughout the tier.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Hydreigon's Speed should be maximized to take advantage of its decent Speed tier, allowing it to outspeed Kyurem, Kyurem-B, Nasty Plot Celebi, and Adamant Haxorus, as well as Speed tie with Jolly Toxicroak, all without needing to use a Speed-boosting nature. Hydreigon should have a Modest nature and maximum EVs in Special Attack to increase its damage output. The remaining four EVs can be placed into Special Defense to slightly raise Hydreigon's special bulk, as it will be often switching into weak Scalds or Giga Drains from Pokemon such as Starmie or Celebi; however, if Hydreigon is running Superpower, the four EVs should be placed into Attack and a Mild nature should be used, allowing Hydreigon to 2HKO most Chansey after Stealth Rock.</p>
<p>Hydreigon has several more attacking options that it can utilize, the main one being the aforementioned Superpower over Focus Blast. Superpower can deal heavier damage to special walls such as Blissey, Chansey, specially defensive Heatran, and Tyranitar. However, Hydreigon is very prone to being burned, as many of the Pokemon it usually switches into carry Scald or Will-O-Wisp, so Focus Blast is generally preferred. For special options, Dragon Pulse is a reliable STAB attack that has good neutral coverage; it can be used over Dark Pulse if your team has alternative ways of handling Psychic- and Ghost-types. If Hydreigon is being used on a rain team, Surf can be used to hit Pokemon such as Heatran, Tyranitar, or Hippowdon super effectively, as it receives a damage boost in the rain. Finally, Hydreigon has access to Fire Blast, and the extra power over Flamethrower can be useful against Pokemon such as Jirachi and Celebi (if Hydreigon is using Dragon Pulse), or in matchups against rain teams. However, Hydreigon usually has enough firepower to break through such Pokemon with Flamethrower and thus appreciates that move's reliability.</p>
<p>In terms of team options, defensive Starmie is a good partner, as it checks Keldeo and is able to switch into Fighting- and Ice-type moves aimed at Hydreigon. It can also OHKO Gengar, which threatens Hydreigon. In return, Hydreigon can remove Pokemon such as Jellicent and Ferrothorn, which prevent Starmie from doing its job of keeping your side of the field free from entry hazards. Ferrothorn itself is a good teammate, as Hydreigon appreciates Spikes support, which lets it secure 2HKOs against bulky Pokemon such as Jirachi, Politoed, Gastrodon, and Hippowdon. Ferrothorn can also beat fast threats to Hydreigon such as Latios, Latias, and offensive Starmie; Hydreigon, in turn, can beat Celebi and Reuniclus, which often render Ferrothorn setup bait.</p>
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