[SET]
name: Paraflinch
move 1: Air Slash / Iron Head
move 2: Encore / Substitute
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
ability: Multiscale
nature: Bold / Impish
EVs: 244 HP / 212 Def / 52 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Water / Steel
[SET COMMENTS]
* Paraflinch Dragonite is a defensively oriented Dragonite set that takes full advantage of Terastallization and the element of surprise to cripple and downright defeat numerous Pokemon. Multiscale allows Dragonite to paralyze its foes relatively safely, becoming a massive nuisance for unprepared opponents.
* **Air Slash vs. Iron Head**: Air Slash is a more practical move for this set, as it can cover a wider range of Pokemon for at least neutral damage. Air Slash also does not trigger Rocky Helmet and is naturally boosted by Dragonite's STAB. The Iron Head variant of Paraflinch, however, gives Dragonite an easier time against a number of common threats such as Flutter Mane.
* **Encore vs. Substitute**: Encore will allow Dragonite to effectively check a wider variety of physically offensive Pokemon such as Azumarill by locking them into an unfavorable move and chipping away at their health with Rocky Helmet and Multiscale + Roost. Locking foes into status moves with Encore such as Stealth Rock will give Dragonite a free opportunity to land Thunder Wave on your opponent's switch-in on the following turn. Substitute, on the other hand, will give Dragonite a much easier time dealing with defensive Pokemon that rely on status inflictions such as Wo-Chien and Dondozo.
[OTHER OPTIONS]
* **Waterfall**: Waterfall can be a viable option. However, the move is less reliable for the application of this set, as its chance to flinch is 20% as opposed to Air Slash and Iron Head's 30%.
Tera Types
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* **Water**: Tera Water provides Dragonite with the much-needed defensive versatility to paralyze and wall common threats, such as Chien-Pao and Azumarill. Water is an excellent defensive type in general with its only weaknesses being Electric and Grass.
* **Steel**: Steel is a great defensive type that provides resistance to Fairy-type attacks, such as Moon Blast from Flutter Mane. If using the physical set, Tera Steel also provides a significant boost to the damage of Iron Head.
EV and IV Spreads
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**244 HP / 212 Def / 52 Spe**: 52 Speed EVs are the minimum Speed requirement to outspeed paralyzed Dragapult. Investing 116 Speed EVs allows Dragonite to sacrifice some bulk to outspeed paralyzed Modest Choice Scarf Chi-Yu.
**0 Attack IVs**: If using Air Slash, 0 Attack IVs are highly recommended for having a high chance of retaining Substitute against STAB Foul Play users such as Wo-Chien and Umbreon.
name: Paraflinch
move 1: Air Slash / Iron Head
move 2: Encore / Substitute
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
ability: Multiscale
nature: Bold / Impish
EVs: 244 HP / 212 Def / 52 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Water / Steel
[SET COMMENTS]
* Paraflinch Dragonite is a defensively oriented Dragonite set that takes full advantage of Terastallization and the element of surprise to cripple and downright defeat numerous Pokemon. Multiscale allows Dragonite to paralyze its foes relatively safely, becoming a massive nuisance for unprepared opponents.
* **Air Slash vs. Iron Head**: Air Slash is a more practical move for this set, as it can cover a wider range of Pokemon for at least neutral damage. Air Slash also does not trigger Rocky Helmet and is naturally boosted by Dragonite's STAB. The Iron Head variant of Paraflinch, however, gives Dragonite an easier time against a number of common threats such as Flutter Mane.
* **Encore vs. Substitute**: Encore will allow Dragonite to effectively check a wider variety of physically offensive Pokemon such as Azumarill by locking them into an unfavorable move and chipping away at their health with Rocky Helmet and Multiscale + Roost. Locking foes into status moves with Encore such as Stealth Rock will give Dragonite a free opportunity to land Thunder Wave on your opponent's switch-in on the following turn. Substitute, on the other hand, will give Dragonite a much easier time dealing with defensive Pokemon that rely on status inflictions such as Wo-Chien and Dondozo.
[OTHER OPTIONS]
* **Waterfall**: Waterfall can be a viable option. However, the move is less reliable for the application of this set, as its chance to flinch is 20% as opposed to Air Slash and Iron Head's 30%.
Tera Types
========
* **Water**: Tera Water provides Dragonite with the much-needed defensive versatility to paralyze and wall common threats, such as Chien-Pao and Azumarill. Water is an excellent defensive type in general with its only weaknesses being Electric and Grass.
* **Steel**: Steel is a great defensive type that provides resistance to Fairy-type attacks, such as Moon Blast from Flutter Mane. If using the physical set, Tera Steel also provides a significant boost to the damage of Iron Head.
EV and IV Spreads
========
**244 HP / 212 Def / 52 Spe**: 52 Speed EVs are the minimum Speed requirement to outspeed paralyzed Dragapult. Investing 116 Speed EVs allows Dragonite to sacrifice some bulk to outspeed paralyzed Modest Choice Scarf Chi-Yu.
**0 Attack IVs**: If using Air Slash, 0 Attack IVs are highly recommended for having a high chance of retaining Substitute against STAB Foul Play users such as Wo-Chien and Umbreon.
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