Monotype Nasty Plot Hydreigon (Dragon) [REVAMP] [QC: 1/1] [GP: 1/1]

[Giyu]

[OVERVIEW]
Dragon
========
Typically outclassed by the likes of Latios and Raging Bolt due to its lower Special Attack stat alongside being less threatening against Flying and Water teams, Hydreigon can be difficult to slot into Dragon teams. However, it provides distinct niches in its Dark typing as well as its access to Nasty Plot, Flamethrower, and Earth Power, allowing it to severely threaten Steel and Ghost teams while still providing a Ground immunity like Latios.

[SET]
Hydreigon @ Leftovers
Name: Nasty Plot (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower / Earth Power
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute / Taunt

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon's great stats, colorful movepool, and useful ability let it serve as an excellent wallbreaker on Dragon teams, checking threats like Gholdengo, Iron Treads, and Toxapex. Dark Pulse targets Ghost-types such as Gholdengo, Pecharunt, and Ceruledge. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like Air Balloon Iron Treads, Corviknight, and Skarmory, while Earth Power aids in the Poison matchup, hitting Clodsire, Alolan Muk, and Toxapex as well as threatening non-Air Balloon Heatran and Hisuian Goodra. Substitute alongside Leftovers makes Hydreigon difficult to revenge kill and offers more setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Klefki, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Taunt stops Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Empoleon from phazing Hydreigon with Whirlwind or Roar, as well as preventing Blissey and Unaware Clodsire from healing.

Hydreigon's ability to break past physical walls such as Sableye, Corviknight, and Skarmory is heavily appreciated by Dragonite. In return, Dragonite threatens Assault Vest Gallade, Keldeo, and Urshifu-R lacking Ice Spinner. Choice Specs Dragapult combats Flutter Mane, Gallade, and opposing Dragon-types faster than Hydreigon, while Hydreigon helps wear down shared checks such as Alolan Muk, specially defensive Corviknight, and Ting-Lu. Archaludon sets up entry hazards to enhance Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities and helps take care of the Ogerpon formes and Meowscarada. Hydreigon provides a Ground immunity for Archaludon, helping combat Gliscor, Sand Rush Excadrill, and Hippowdon. Hisuian Goodra takes on Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane, Primarina, and Hatterene while offering Knock Off support and phazing via Dragon Tail, compounding chip damage on enemy teams to help Hydreigon wallbreak. It also appreciates Hydreigon's Ground immunity and ability to threaten Ceruledge, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Raging Bolt helps in the Flying and Water matchups, threatening specially defensive Corviknight, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Hisuian Samurott. Choice Scarf Latias picks off Fighting-types such as non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Iron Valiant, and Choice Scarf Great Tusk; provides Healing Wish support; and can cripple shared checks such as Alolan Muk with Trick. Latias cherishes Hydreigon's ability to threaten Ghost-types like Gholdengo, Ceruledge, and offensive Brambleghast. Garchomp removes Alolan Muk, Hisuian Goodra, and Unaware Clodsire, valuing Hydreigon's ability to threaten Skarmory and Air Balloon Gholdengo in return. Additionally, Garchomp provides Spikes and can use Stone Edge to threaten Articuno, which checks Hydreigon should it not opt for Flamethrower.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon
--------
Hydreigon may use Flash Cannon to hit Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and Hatterene; however, it has to be behind a Substitute to do so against the former two, as they outpace it and threaten it back with an OHKO. Focus Blast is an option to deal more damage to Ting-Lu while still threatening Hisuian Goodra and Heatran, but Earth Power and Flamethrower are more consistent and deal super effective damage to more targets. Draco Meteor is a niche option to target opposing Dragon-types and hit Fighting-types such as Urshifu-R and Great Tusk, but it negates Nasty Plot boosts and requires Hydreigon to give up useful utility.


[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ascension-evermore.736762/

 

[Pengairxan]

Checkers

[OVERVIEW]
Dragon
========


[SET]
Hydreigon @ Leftovers
Name: Nasty Plot (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower / Earth Power
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute / Taunt / Draco Meteor (OO now with how the sentence was done)

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon's great stats, unresisted coverage, and useful ability let it serve as an excellent wallbreaker on Dragon teams, checking threats like Gholdengo, Iron Treads, and Toxapex. Dark Pulse targets Ghost-types such as Gholdengo, Pecharunt, and Ceruledge. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like Air Balloon Iron Treads, Corviknight, and Skarmory while Earth Power aids in the Poison matchup, hitting Clodsire, Alolan Muk, and Toxapex as well as threatening Non Air Balloon Heatran and Hisuian Goodra. Substitute alongside Leftovers makes Hydreigon difficult to revenge kill and offers more setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Klefki, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Taunt prevents Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Empoleon from phazing Hydreigon with Whirlwind and Roar, respectively, as well as preventing Blissey and Unaware Clodsire from recovering health. Draco Meteor is a niche option to target opposing Dragon-types and hit Fighting-types such as Urshifu-R and Great Tusk, however, Draco Meteor negates Nasty Plot boosts and requires Hydreigon to give up useful utility. (Move to OO)

Hydreigon's ability to break past physical walls such as Sableye, Corviknight, and Skarmory is heavily appreciated by Dragonite. In return, Dragonite threatens Assault Vest Gallade, Keldeo, and Urshifu-R lacking Ice Spinner. Choice Specs (If we're listening AMuk and SpD Corv as shared checks, then its Specs pult cause Banded/Scarf/DDance all donk AMuk) Dragapult combats Flutter Mane, Gallade, and opposing faster Dragon-types, while Hydreigon helps wear down shared checks such as Alolan Muk, specially defensive Corviknight, and Ting-Lu. Archaludon sets up entry hazards to enhance Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities and helps take care of Ogerpon formes and Meowscarada. Hydreigon provides a Ground-type immunity for Archaludon, helping combat Gliscor, Sand Rush Excadrill, and Hippowdon. Hisuian Goodra takes on Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane, Primarina, and Hatterene. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra offers Knock Off support and phazing via Dragon Tail, compounding chip on enemy teams to help Hydreigon wallbreak. Hisuian Goodra also appreciates Hydreigon's Ground-type immunity and ability to threaten Ceruledge, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Raging Bolt helps in the Flying and Water matchups, threatening specially defensive Corviknight, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Hisuian Samurott. Choice Scarf Latias picks off Fighting-types such as Non Choice Scarf Sneasler, Iron Valiant, and Choice Scarf Great Tusk, provides Healing Wish support, and can cripple shared checks such as Alolan Muk with Trick. Latias cherishes Hydreigon's ability to threaten Ghost-types like Gholdengo, Ceruledge, and offensive Brambleghast. Garchomp removes Alolan Muk, Hisuian Goodra, and Unaware Clodsire, valuing Hydreigon being able to threaten Skarmory and Air Balloon Gholdengo. Additionally, Garchomp provides Spikes and can threaten Articuno via Stone Edge, which checks Hydreigon should it not opt for Flamethrower.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon
--------
Nasty Plot Hydreigon may use Flash Cannon to hit Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and Hatterene, however, Hydreigon has to be behind a Substitute to use it against the former two as they outpace Hydreigon and threaten it back with an OHKO. Focus Blast is an option to deal more damage to Ting-Lu whilst still threatening Hisuian Goodra and Heatran, however, Earth Power and Flamethrower are more consistent and have more super-effective targets.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/

Quality checked by:
True american patriots

Grammar checked by:

I wanna see the overview before I sign off on this. Otherwise 1/1

 

[Giyu]

Checkers

[OVERVIEW]
Dragon
========


[SET]
Hydreigon @ Leftovers
Name: Nasty Plot (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower / Earth Power
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute / Taunt / Draco Meteor (OO now with how the sentence was done)

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon's great stats, unresisted coverage, and useful ability let it serve as an excellent wallbreaker on Dragon teams, checking threats like Gholdengo, Iron Treads, and Toxapex. Dark Pulse targets Ghost-types such as Gholdengo, Pecharunt, and Ceruledge. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like Air Balloon Iron Treads, Corviknight, and Skarmory while Earth Power aids in the Poison matchup, hitting Clodsire, Alolan Muk, and Toxapex as well as threatening Non Air Balloon Heatran and Hisuian Goodra. Substitute alongside Leftovers makes Hydreigon difficult to revenge kill and offers more setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Klefki, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Taunt prevents Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Empoleon from phazing Hydreigon with Whirlwind and Roar, respectively, as well as preventing Blissey and Unaware Clodsire from recovering health. Draco Meteor is a niche option to target opposing Dragon-types and hit Fighting-types such as Urshifu-R and Great Tusk, however, Draco Meteor negates Nasty Plot boosts and requires Hydreigon to give up useful utility. (Move to OO)

Hydreigon's ability to break past physical walls such as Sableye, Corviknight, and Skarmory is heavily appreciated by Dragonite. In return, Dragonite threatens Assault Vest Gallade, Keldeo, and Urshifu-R lacking Ice Spinner. Choice Specs (If we're listening AMuk and SpD Corv as shared checks, then its Specs pult cause Banded/Scarf/DDance all donk AMuk) Dragapult combats Flutter Mane, Gallade, and opposing faster Dragon-types, while Hydreigon helps wear down shared checks such as Alolan Muk, specially defensive Corviknight, and Ting-Lu. Archaludon sets up entry hazards to enhance Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities and helps take care of Ogerpon formes and Meowscarada. Hydreigon provides a Ground-type immunity for Archaludon, helping combat Gliscor, Sand Rush Excadrill, and Hippowdon. Hisuian Goodra takes on Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane, Primarina, and Hatterene. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra offers Knock Off support and phazing via Dragon Tail, compounding chip on enemy teams to help Hydreigon wallbreak. Hisuian Goodra also appreciates Hydreigon's Ground-type immunity and ability to threaten Ceruledge, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Raging Bolt helps in the Flying and Water matchups, threatening specially defensive Corviknight, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Hisuian Samurott. Choice Scarf Latias picks off Fighting-types such as Non Choice Scarf Sneasler, Iron Valiant, and Choice Scarf Great Tusk, provides Healing Wish support, and can cripple shared checks such as Alolan Muk with Trick. Latias cherishes Hydreigon's ability to threaten Ghost-types like Gholdengo, Ceruledge, and offensive Brambleghast. Garchomp removes Alolan Muk, Hisuian Goodra, and Unaware Clodsire, valuing Hydreigon being able to threaten Skarmory and Air Balloon Gholdengo. Additionally, Garchomp provides Spikes and can threaten Articuno via Stone Edge, which checks Hydreigon should it not opt for Flamethrower.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon
--------
Nasty Plot Hydreigon may use Flash Cannon to hit Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and Hatterene, however, Hydreigon has to be behind a Substitute to use it against the former two as they outpace Hydreigon and threaten it back with an OHKO. Focus Blast is an option to deal more damage to Ting-Lu whilst still threatening Hisuian Goodra and Heatran, however, Earth Power and Flamethrower are more consistent and have more super-effective targets.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/

Quality checked by:
True american patriots

Grammar checked by:

I wanna see the overview before I sign off on this. Otherwise 1/1

Implemented

 

[Pengairxan]

Typically outclassed by the likes of Latios and Raging bolt due to weaker special attacker along with being less threatening into Flying and Water teams Hydreigon's slower Speed tier and no access to BoltBeam coverage, Hydreigon can be difficult to slot on Dragon teams. However, Hydreigon provides distinct niches in its Dark-typing, access to Nasty Plot, as well as Flamethrower and Earth Power; allowing it to severely threaten Steel, and Ghost, and Ground teams, while still providing a Ground-type immunity like Latios.

1/1 Giyu, good stuff.

 

[Giyu]

GP Team

 

[Ascension Evermore]

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[OVERVIEW]
Dragon
========
Typically outclassed by the likes of Latios and Raging Bolt due to its weaker lower Special Attack stat alongside being less threatening into against Flying and Water teams, Hydreigon can be difficult to slot on into Dragon teams. However, Hydreigon it provides distinct niches in its Dark-typing (RC) Dark typing as well as its access to Nasty Plot, as well as Flamethrower, (AC) and Earth Power (RSC), (AC) allowing it to severely threaten Steel and Ghost teams (RC) while still providing a Ground-type Ground immunity like Latios.

[SET]
Hydreigon @ Leftovers
Name: Nasty Plot (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower / Earth Power
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute / Taunt

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon's great stats, unresisted coverage (Dark/Fire/Ground is unresisted, but Flamethrower and Earth Power are slashed in the set, and neither Dark/Fire nor Dark/Ground are unresisted - perhaps rephrase?), and useful ability let it serve as an excellent wallbreaker on Dragon teams, checking threats like Gholdengo, Iron Treads, and Toxapex. Dark Pulse targets Ghost-types such as Gholdengo, Pecharunt, and Ceruledge. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like Air Balloon Iron Treads, Corviknight, and Skarmory, (AC) while Earth Power aids in the Poison matchup, hitting Clodsire, Alolan Muk, and Toxapex as well as threatening Non Air non-Air Balloon Heatran and Hisuian Goodra. Substitute alongside Leftovers makes Hydreigon difficult to revenge kill and offers more setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Klefki, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Taunt prevents stops (repetitive with "preventing") Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Empoleon from phazing Hydreigon with Whirlwind and or Roar, respectively (RC) as well as preventing Blissey and Unaware Clodsire from recovering health healing.

Hydreigon's ability to break past physical walls such as Sableye, Corviknight, and Skarmory is heavily appreciated by Dragonite. In return, Dragonite threatens Assault Vest Gallade, Keldeo, and Urshifu-R lacking Ice Spinner. Choice Specs Dragapult combats Flutter Mane, Gallade, and opposing Dragon-types faster Dragon-types than Hydreigon (there was ambiguity about whether they are faster than Hydreigon or Dragapult), while Hydreigon helps wear down shared checks such as Alolan Muk, specially defensive Corviknight, and Ting-Lu. Archaludon sets up entry hazards to enhance Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities and helps take care of the Ogerpon formes and Meowscarada. Hydreigon provides a Ground-type Ground immunity for Archaludon, helping combat Gliscor, Sand Rush Excadrill, and Hippowdon. Hisuian Goodra takes on Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane, Primarina, and Hatterene (RP) Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra offers while offering Knock Off support and phazing via Dragon Tail, compounding chip damage on enemy teams to help Hydreigon wallbreak. Hisuian Goodra It also appreciates Hydreigon's Ground-type Ground immunity and ability to threaten Ceruledge, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Raging Bolt helps in the Flying and Water matchups, threatening specially defensive Corviknight, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Hisuian Samurott. Choice Scarf Latias picks off Fighting-types such as Non Choice non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Iron Valiant, and Choice Scarf Great Tusk (RC); (ASC) provides Healing Wish support (RC); (ASC) and can cripple shared checks such as Alolan Muk with Trick. Latias cherishes Hydreigon's ability to threaten Ghost-types like Gholdengo, Ceruledge, and offensive Brambleghast. Garchomp removes Alolan Muk, Hisuian Goodra, and Unaware Clodsire, valuing Hydreigon being able Hydreigon's ability to threaten Skarmory and Air Balloon Gholdengo in return. Additionally, Garchomp provides Spikes and can threaten Articuno via Stone Edge use Stone Edge to threaten Articuno, which checks Hydreigon should it not opt for Flamethrower.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon
--------
Hydreigon may use Flash Cannon to hit Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and Hatterene (RC); (ASC) however, Hydreigon it has to be behind a Substitute to use it do so against the former two, (AC) as they outpace Hydreigon it and threaten it back with an OHKO. Focus Blast is an option to deal more damage to Ting-Lu whilst while still threatening Hisuian Goodra and Heatran, however (RC) but (repetitive with last sentence) Earth Power and Flamethrower are more consistent and have deal super effective damage to more super-effective targets. Draco Meteor is a niche option to target opposing Dragon-types and hit Fighting-types such as Urshifu-R and Great Tusk, however, Draco Meteor but it negates Nasty Plot boosts and requires Hydreigon to give up useful utility.


[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Grammar checked by: