[SET]
Name: Choice Specs Mold Breaker
move 1: Psycho Boost / Psystrike
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Secret Sword / Searing Shot / Psystrike / Trick
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Mega Mewtwo Y boasts absurd power and speed, making it a dangerous wallbreaker. This allows it to throw out devastating STAB
moves like Psycho Boost and Psystrike. The former is more dangerous overall because it does significant damage to anything that doesn't resist it, while the latter threatens physically frail walls, like Blissey and Primal Kyogre, and does not lower Special Attack upon use. Moonblast hits Dark Types such as Mega Gyarados, Mega Sableye, and Yveltal, while hitting other common threats such as Giratina as well as OHKOing Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X. Secret Sword OHKOes Mega Gyarados after Stealth Rock and Wonder Guard Blissey, and threatens Dialga as well as the rare Registeel; while Searing Shot hits Steel types such as Mega Scizor, and Mega Metagross. Searing Shot can also potentially burn resists, making it a safer bet against teams with switch-ins to any one move Mega Mewtwo Y uses. Trick is a great way to not only give yourself more freedom but also to punish passive Pokemon, in particular Wonder Guard Blissey if Mewtwo lacks Psystrike or Secret Sword. Lastly, Volt Switch acts as a strong scouting move that can punish trappers switching in, though Ground-types like Shadow Tag Primal Groudon potentially block it on a successful predict.
The used EV Spread maximizes special attack and speed to be the most effective wallbreaker, A Timid Nature allows it to outspeed Jolly Mega Mewtwo X and Timid Mega Gengar while a Modest nature allows Mewtwo to hit harder.
For example,
252+ SpA Choice Specs Mewtwo-Mega-Y Psycho Boost vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Giratina: 433-511 (86 - 101.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock.
Choice Specs Mega Mewtwo Y works better on teams with additional offensive teammates that appreciate Mewtwo’s breaking ability. Mega Mewtwo Y appreciates Substitute + Baton Pass teammates, like Wonder Guard Xerneas and Magic Bounce Giratina, as with a substitute, it can take advantage of the fact that it forces switches without its fragility being a problem. It also enjoys being paired with sleep move users that give it more free turns to be threatening such as Spore/Dark Void Giratina, Xerneas and Mold Breaker, Gale Wings, and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza. In return, Mega Mewtwo Y can weaken their checks through hitting them hard and pivoting with Volt Switch or baton pass. Additionally, pairing it with a Shell Smash Mold Breaker user will ensure that your team can hit Wonder Guard users reliably without completely fearing Shadow Tag. Substitute + Baton Pass Magic Bounce users can provide Mega Mewtwo Y with the protection of a substitute while also blocking hazards. Wonder Guards that can switch in and take hits for Mega Mewtwo Y are also appreciated, especially those that can set hazards to further chip down its targets.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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main set
Choice Specs Mold Breaker Mega Mewtwo Y can alternatively run several other moves: Blue Flare is a stronger fire type move, but has 85% accuracy. Earth Power is an option to hit other steel types harder. Grass Knot can be used to hit Wonder Guard Mega Swampert and Primal super effectively, while Sludge Wave hits Mega Audino and Xerneas for more damage. Additionally, Baton Pass is an option to escape Mega Gyarados' pursuit and to pivot without fear of being blocked by Ground Types.
Checks and Counters
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**Wonder Guard**: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y can only run four moves, so some Wonder Guard users will inevitably wall their coverage. However, many defensive Wonder Guard users must be wary of Trick + Choice Scarf, and all fear the rare Gastro Acid. Choice Specs Mold Breaker Mega Mewtwo Y obviously does not have to worry about Wonder Guard.
**Shed Shell**: Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y can struggle to make progress when opposing Wonder Guard users run Shed Shell for said ability.
**Giratina**: Giratina uses its huge bulk and resistance to common attacking types to safely switch into most Mega Mewtwo X and threaten them with Prankster + Will-O-Wisp. Trick + Choice Scarf can cripple most Giratina variants, but it is ineffective if Giratina runs Griseous Orb.
**Faster Offensive Pokemon**: Offensive Pokemon that outspeed or Speed tie Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, such as opposing Mega Mewtwo X, opposing Mega Mewtwo Y, and powerful Choice Scarf threats, can force them out. However, most are unable to switch in safely.
**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit trappers, like -ate users and Huge Power Mega Gyarados, Mega Tyranitar, and Regigigas threaten Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y with Sucker Punch and Pursuit.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers like -ate Speed users and Huge Power Mega Gyarados force out Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y—unless they have King's Shield—with their priority attacks. Variants without Shadow Tag or Shed Shell may also be trapped and KOed by Shadow Tag users such as Regigigas, Choice Scarf Primal Groudon, and Choice Scarf Mega Mewtwo Y.
**Mega Beedrill**: Mega Beedrill is a good offensive check to both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, as it outpaces both and can use U-turn to escape from Shadow Tag variants not holding a Choice Scarf, chipping Mega Mewtwo X and threatening to OHKO Mega Mewtwo Y.
**King's Shield**: Some King's Shield users, such as Primal Groudon and Wonder Guard Mega Audino, can use King's Shield to both scout Mega Mewtwo X's moves and lower its Attack.
**Passive Damage**: All Mewtwo sets are vulnerable to passive damage, including status, Stealth Rock, and Spikes, which hamper their ability to switch in repeatedly throughout a game. Specs Mega Mewtwo Y is especially vulnerable to passive damage due to its tendency to get forced out if it locks into an undesirable move.
Name: Choice Specs Mold Breaker
move 1: Psycho Boost / Psystrike
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Secret Sword / Searing Shot / Psystrike / Trick
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Mega Mewtwo Y boasts absurd power and speed, making it a dangerous wallbreaker. This allows it to throw out devastating STAB
moves like Psycho Boost and Psystrike. The former is more dangerous overall because it does significant damage to anything that doesn't resist it, while the latter threatens physically frail walls, like Blissey and Primal Kyogre, and does not lower Special Attack upon use. Moonblast hits Dark Types such as Mega Gyarados, Mega Sableye, and Yveltal, while hitting other common threats such as Giratina as well as OHKOing Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X. Secret Sword OHKOes Mega Gyarados after Stealth Rock and Wonder Guard Blissey, and threatens Dialga as well as the rare Registeel; while Searing Shot hits Steel types such as Mega Scizor, and Mega Metagross. Searing Shot can also potentially burn resists, making it a safer bet against teams with switch-ins to any one move Mega Mewtwo Y uses. Trick is a great way to not only give yourself more freedom but also to punish passive Pokemon, in particular Wonder Guard Blissey if Mewtwo lacks Psystrike or Secret Sword. Lastly, Volt Switch acts as a strong scouting move that can punish trappers switching in, though Ground-types like Shadow Tag Primal Groudon potentially block it on a successful predict.
The used EV Spread maximizes special attack and speed to be the most effective wallbreaker, A Timid Nature allows it to outspeed Jolly Mega Mewtwo X and Timid Mega Gengar while a Modest nature allows Mewtwo to hit harder.
For example,
252+ SpA Choice Specs Mewtwo-Mega-Y Psycho Boost vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Giratina: 433-511 (86 - 101.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock.
Choice Specs Mega Mewtwo Y works better on teams with additional offensive teammates that appreciate Mewtwo’s breaking ability. Mega Mewtwo Y appreciates Substitute + Baton Pass teammates, like Wonder Guard Xerneas and Magic Bounce Giratina, as with a substitute, it can take advantage of the fact that it forces switches without its fragility being a problem. It also enjoys being paired with sleep move users that give it more free turns to be threatening such as Spore/Dark Void Giratina, Xerneas and Mold Breaker, Gale Wings, and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza. In return, Mega Mewtwo Y can weaken their checks through hitting them hard and pivoting with Volt Switch or baton pass. Additionally, pairing it with a Shell Smash Mold Breaker user will ensure that your team can hit Wonder Guard users reliably without completely fearing Shadow Tag. Substitute + Baton Pass Magic Bounce users can provide Mega Mewtwo Y with the protection of a substitute while also blocking hazards. Wonder Guards that can switch in and take hits for Mega Mewtwo Y are also appreciated, especially those that can set hazards to further chip down its targets.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
main set
Choice Specs Mold Breaker Mega Mewtwo Y can alternatively run several other moves: Blue Flare is a stronger fire type move, but has 85% accuracy. Earth Power is an option to hit other steel types harder. Grass Knot can be used to hit Wonder Guard Mega Swampert and Primal super effectively, while Sludge Wave hits Mega Audino and Xerneas for more damage. Additionally, Baton Pass is an option to escape Mega Gyarados' pursuit and to pivot without fear of being blocked by Ground Types.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Wonder Guard**: Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y can only run four moves, so some Wonder Guard users will inevitably wall their coverage. However, many defensive Wonder Guard users must be wary of Trick + Choice Scarf, and all fear the rare Gastro Acid. Choice Specs Mold Breaker Mega Mewtwo Y obviously does not have to worry about Wonder Guard.
**Shed Shell**: Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y can struggle to make progress when opposing Wonder Guard users run Shed Shell for said ability.
**Giratina**: Giratina uses its huge bulk and resistance to common attacking types to safely switch into most Mega Mewtwo X and threaten them with Prankster + Will-O-Wisp. Trick + Choice Scarf can cripple most Giratina variants, but it is ineffective if Giratina runs Griseous Orb.
**Faster Offensive Pokemon**: Offensive Pokemon that outspeed or Speed tie Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y, such as opposing Mega Mewtwo X, opposing Mega Mewtwo Y, and powerful Choice Scarf threats, can force them out. However, most are unable to switch in safely.
**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit trappers, like -ate users and Huge Power Mega Gyarados, Mega Tyranitar, and Regigigas threaten Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y with Sucker Punch and Pursuit.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers like -ate Speed users and Huge Power Mega Gyarados force out Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y—unless they have King's Shield—with their priority attacks. Variants without Shadow Tag or Shed Shell may also be trapped and KOed by Shadow Tag users such as Regigigas, Choice Scarf Primal Groudon, and Choice Scarf Mega Mewtwo Y.
**Mega Beedrill**: Mega Beedrill is a good offensive check to both Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, as it outpaces both and can use U-turn to escape from Shadow Tag variants not holding a Choice Scarf, chipping Mega Mewtwo X and threatening to OHKO Mega Mewtwo Y.
**King's Shield**: Some King's Shield users, such as Primal Groudon and Wonder Guard Mega Audino, can use King's Shield to both scout Mega Mewtwo X's moves and lower its Attack.
**Passive Damage**: All Mewtwo sets are vulnerable to passive damage, including status, Stealth Rock, and Spikes, which hamper their ability to switch in repeatedly throughout a game. Specs Mega Mewtwo Y is especially vulnerable to passive damage due to its tendency to get forced out if it locks into an undesirable move.
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