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I kept the set comment paragraph that descibes Destiny Bond, since it was fairly well-written and describes the many uses of Destiny Bond better than I could rewrite it.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/mismagius/
[SET]
name: Substitute Destiny
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Destiny Bond
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Thunderbolt / Hidden Power Fighting
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
evs: 48 HP / 208 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Mismagius has many attributes that make a suicide set viable. A high base 105 Speed, immunity to some of the most common priority attacks (ExtremeSpeed, Mach Punch, Vacuum Wave), and the ability to bluff other sets separates this suicide sweeper from the pack.</p>
<p>The idea is simple: Substitute to block status moves and Sucker Punch, and attack away. Play mind games with your opponent. If your opponent brought something out that you feel is going to be a problem to your team, lure it to attack with your Substitutes and use Destiny Bond to rid yourself of a potential threat. Destiny Bond can also be used to keep your opponent from going on the offensive; it deters them from attacking, buying Mismagius time to Substitute for a free attack on your next turn. This strategy can also be used to bring Mismagius back to into Substitute range, since Leftovers will be replenishing your HP at the end of every turn in the absence of harmful weather. Be sure not to forget that Destiny Bond works through Substitutes, as many boosting sweepers enjoy hiding behind them. Don't be afraid to switch out to a counter Pokemon either; Mismagius can always come back for more fun.</p>
<p>This set is one of Mismagius's best bets at beating common Sucker Punch and Pursuit users, such as Drapion and Absol. Destiny Bond will keep them from directly attacking Mismagius, forcing them to either switch out or use a non-attacking move. If you notice these threats are constantly boosting their stats while Mismagius is in play, feel free to substitute Taunt for Substitute. Taunt works in a similar vein as Substitute, keeping status at bay, but also allows Mismagius to help its teammates in putting off boosted sweeps. The trade off is the lack of insurance against Sucker Punch, which will most likely KO Mismagius if it chooses to attack instead of Destiny Bond.</p>
<p>As a sweeper, this set will have trouble overcoming Registeel and Chansey, due to the lack of Calm Mind or Nasty Plot. Therefore, it is even more important to pair Mismagius up with a Pokemon who can deal with these walls. Mixed Blaziken is a fair candidate, thanks to STAB Fighting- and Fire-type attacks. Donphan can switch in with impunity on their Thunder Waves and threaten them with STAB Earthquake.</p>
<p>This set is very useful when you plan on using a Pokemon that can be countered by popular walls. By using Destiny Bond, Mismagius can take down some elite walls, such as Regirock, Registeel, and Spiritomb after they KO it directly. However, Chansey and Clefable will often evade Destiny Bond; since Seismic Toss can't touch Mismagius, Destiny Bond cannot be activated. However, any sweeper that would otherwise have troubles with these walls is an ideal partner. Some commonly seen sweepers that fit this mold include Hitmontop, Hariyama, Swellow, and Rotom.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/mismagius/
[SET]
name: Substitute Destiny
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Destiny Bond
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Thunderbolt / Hidden Power Fighting
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
evs: 48 HP / 208 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Mismagius has many attributes that make a suicide set viable. A high base 105 Speed, immunity to some of the most common priority attacks (ExtremeSpeed, Mach Punch, Vacuum Wave), and the ability to bluff other sets separates this suicide sweeper from the pack.</p>
<p>The idea is simple: Substitute to block status moves and Sucker Punch, and attack away. Play mind games with your opponent. If your opponent brought something out that you feel is going to be a problem to your team, lure it to attack with your Substitutes and use Destiny Bond to rid yourself of a potential threat. Destiny Bond can also be used to keep your opponent from going on the offensive; it deters them from attacking, buying Mismagius time to Substitute for a free attack on your next turn. This strategy can also be used to bring Mismagius back to into Substitute range, since Leftovers will be replenishing your HP at the end of every turn in the absence of harmful weather. Be sure not to forget that Destiny Bond works through Substitutes, as many boosting sweepers enjoy hiding behind them. Don't be afraid to switch out to a counter Pokemon either; Mismagius can always come back for more fun.</p>
<p>This set is one of Mismagius's best bets at beating common Sucker Punch and Pursuit users, such as Drapion and Absol. Destiny Bond will keep them from directly attacking Mismagius, forcing them to either switch out or use a non-attacking move. If you notice these threats are constantly boosting their stats while Mismagius is in play, feel free to substitute Taunt for Substitute. Taunt works in a similar vein as Substitute, keeping status at bay, but also allows Mismagius to help its teammates in putting off boosted sweeps. The trade off is the lack of insurance against Sucker Punch, which will most likely KO Mismagius if it chooses to attack instead of Destiny Bond.</p>
<p>As a sweeper, this set will have trouble overcoming Registeel and Chansey, due to the lack of Calm Mind or Nasty Plot. Therefore, it is even more important to pair Mismagius up with a Pokemon who can deal with these walls. Mixed Blaziken is a fair candidate, thanks to STAB Fighting- and Fire-type attacks. Donphan can switch in with impunity on their Thunder Waves and threaten them with STAB Earthquake.</p>
<p>This set is very useful when you plan on using a Pokemon that can be countered by popular walls. By using Destiny Bond, Mismagius can take down some elite walls, such as Regirock, Registeel, and Spiritomb after they KO it directly. However, Chansey and Clefable will often evade Destiny Bond; since Seismic Toss can't touch Mismagius, Destiny Bond cannot be activated. However, any sweeper that would otherwise have troubles with these walls is an ideal partner. Some commonly seen sweepers that fit this mold include Hitmontop, Hariyama, Swellow, and Rotom.</p>