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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs) (Dragon)
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
When donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams, threatening usual switch-ins like mixed defensive Clodsire and Assault Vest Gallade with 2HKOs. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor after Stealth Rock chip damage and 2HKO Swampert, Gastrodon, and Hisuian Goodra, limiting the number of options bulkier teams have for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common Water-types like Toxapex, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and specially defensive Corviknight after chip damage while threatening to 2HKO bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKOing Scizor after Stealth Rock chip damage. Thunderclap, when boosted by Choice Specs, allows Raging Bolt to OHKO Iron Valiant after chip damage while removing threats such as Enamorus and Hisuian Samurott. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and ability to force switches to pivot into one of its powerful teammates while also dealing damage. Maximum investment in Speed with a Timid nature allows Raging Bolt to outspeed threats like Modest or Adamant Hoopa-U, Adamant Dragonite, and physically defensive Great Tusk sets.

Raging Bolt appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provide. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KOs that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like against the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. Archaludon also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them back with Body Press and Flash Cannon. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side, namely Fairy- and Dragon-types, such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, and Choice Specs Dragapult. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Iron Hands's Assault Vest and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra also uses Dragon Tail to force out Pokemon that use Raging Bolt as setup fodder after a Draco Meteor, like Volcarona. Dragapult can support Raging Bolt by burning threats like Meowscarada and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or slowing down foes like Iron Valiant and Ogerpon-H with Thunder Wave. It can also opt to run a physically offensive set to take advantage of the special walls that Raging Bolt lures in, like Gastrodon and Assault Vest Hoopa-U. Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a Choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt, crucially luring in Pokemon like physically defensive Great Tusk and Archaludon. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes, which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle, while dealing with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake. In return, Raging Bolt can break through checks to its Swords Dance set by removing Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly, as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite and Roaring Moon both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls like the aforementioned Dondozo. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used over Draco Meteor, as it has superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, disallowing them from switching into Raging Bolt safely. A Modest nature can be used instead to nearly OHKO Gliscor without entry hazards and threaten 2HKOs against Gastrodon and Swampert, though this will leave Raging Bolt outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs) (capitalize the N in name as well)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor and Great Tusk after Stealth Rock chip, limiting Flying and Fighting teams' options for switch-ins. Thunderbolt still eliminates common water types like Primarina, Dondozo, and Alomomola but now additionally lets with Choice Specs and more Special Attack EVs, it threatens 2HKOs on bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKO Scizor after Stealth Rock chip. Thunderclap's ability to pick off weakened threats improves greatly with the addition of Choice Specs, and still allows it to remove Pokemon like Enamorus, Hisuian Samurott, and Iron Valiant. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and middling speed to pivot into its powerful teammates while also doing a decent amount of damage. The EV spread and nature for this set opts to maximize its special attacking power and Speed so that it can outspeed most defensive Great Tusk sets while still being an incredible threat to opposing teams. (this whole sentence feels a bit awkward, I don't think you need to explain 252/252 spreads. If anything, just say max speed lets it outspeed defense tusk)

Due to Raging Bolt's ability to pivot with Volt Switch, it appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provide even more than usual (why?). Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It also takes hits from Weavile Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them with Body Press and Steel-type STAB along with Stamina boosts. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side very well, namely Fairy-types like Hatterene and Flutter Mane. It also uses Knock Off to remove important items from opposing Pokemon (dex info) remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt (such as boots, lefties, from etc..) and Dragon Tail to force out potential threats like Volcarona who can setup on Raging Bolt after it uses a Draco Meteor as well as racking up more chip to make Raging Bolt's job easier. Dragapult can utilize Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp to support Raging Bolt (give an example or two of something bolt outspeeds when it is paralyzed) or opt to run a physical attacker set due to Raging Bolt's massive offensive presence on the special side. Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch while also allowing it to check Meowscarada, which greatly threatens Raging Bolt otherwise. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle. Garchomp also deals with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to break through checks for its Swords Dance set by removing checks like Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite, Roaring Moon and Kommo-o (I dont think kommo-o really fits here because I haven't seen anyone use physical kommo-o as of late at all, just dnite and moon will suffice) all both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to remove common checks to them wear down physical walls with its overwhelming power, to make their setup attempts easier. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls and assist it with their ability to remove special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used for its superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing them to switch into Raging Bolt safely. Modest can be used over Timid to guarantee OHKO's against Gliscor and Dondozo without the need for Stealth Rock chip, but will leave it outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets and their power Earthquakes.

[SET CREDITS]
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Namranan said:
[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor and Great Tusk after Stealth Rock chip, limiting Flying and Fighting teams' options for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common water types like Primarina, Dondozo, and Alomomola but with Choice Specs and more Special Attack EVs, it threatens 2HKOs on bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKO Scizor after Stealth Rock chip. Thunderclap's ability to pick off weakened threats improves greatly with the addition of Choice Specs, and still allows it to remove Pokemon like Enamorus, Hisuian Samurott, and Iron Valiant. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and middling speed to pivot into its powerful teammates while also doing a decent amount of damage. Maximum investment in Speed allows Raging Bolt to outspeed defensive Great Tusk sets.

Due to Raging Bolt's ability to pivot with Volt Switch, it appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provide even more than usual. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them with Body Press and Steel-type STAB along with Stamina boosts. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side very well, namely Fairy-types like Hatterene and Flutter Mane. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Galarian Slowking's Heavy Duty Boots and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers while also using Dragon Tail to force out potential threats like Volcarona who can setup on Raging Bolt after it uses a Draco Meteor as well as racking up more chip to make Raging Bolt's job easier. Dragapult can utilize Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp to support Raging Bolt or opt to run a physical attacker set due to Raging Bolt's massive offensive presence on the special side. Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch while also allowing it to check Meowscarada, which greatly threatens Raging Bolt otherwise. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle. Garchomp also deals with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to break through checks for its Swords Dance set by removing checks like Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite, Roaring Moon and both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls with its overwhelming power, to make their setup attempts easier. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used for its superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing them to switch into Raging Bolt safely. Modest can be used over Timid to guarantee OHKO's against Gliscor and Dondozo without the need for Stealth Rock chip, but will leave it outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor and Great Tusk after Stealth Rock chip, limiting Flying and Fighting teams' options for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common water types like Primarina, Dondozo, and Alomomola but with Choice Specs and more Special Attack EVs, it threatens 2HKOs on bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKO Scizor after Stealth Rock chip. Thunderclap's ability to pick off weakened threats improves greatly with the addition of Choice Specs and still allows it to remove Pokemon like Enamorus, Hisuian Samurott, and OHKO Iron Valiant from full when boosted by Choice Specs, allows it to OHKO Iron Valiant, while still removing threats, such as Enamorus and Hisuian Samurott. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and middling speed to pivot into its powerful teammates while also doing a decent amount of damage. Maximum investment in Speed allows Raging Bolt to outspeed defensive Great Tusk sets.

“While donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor and Great Tusk after Stealth Rock chip, limiting Flying and Fighting teams' options for switch-ins.”
Notes:
-After stating that Raging Bolt becomes dangerous to bulky teams, you should then point out bulkier pokemon that Raging Bolt lures in and KO’es or does significant damage to that differentiates it from its Calm Mind set

“Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor and Great Tusk after Stealth Rock chip.”
Notes:
-Phys Def Great Tusk already gets ohkoed by CM Raging Bolt after rocks. You should point out more defensive pokemon that get lured in and KOed or take significant damage such as Swampert, Gastrodon, Hisuian Goodra, in addition to Gliscor.

“Thunderbolt eliminates common water types like Primarina, Dondozo, and Alomomola but with Choice Specs and more Special Attack EVs, it threatens 2HKOs on bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKO Scizor after Stealth Rock chip.”
Notes:
-Where’s Toxapex? Choice Specs Raging bolt can straight up OHKO Toxapex and should be labeled as one of your main target alongside Pokemon such as SpDef Corviknight, and Assault Vest Tornadus on switchin. 2HKO’s on Ghold and OHKOing Scizor are good to notes for demonstrations of its raw damage output

-Not all Primarina’s are OHKO’ed by Thunderbolt

-Too many Water Type examples. Pick one or two and name other pokemon weak to Thunderbolt it KO’es such as Spdef Corviknight and AV Torn

“Choice Specs and more Special Attack EVs”
Notes:
-This is fluff and doesn’t need to be explicitly pointed out

“Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and middling speed to pivot into its powerful teammates while also doing a decent amount of damage.”
Notes:
-Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of it overwhelming presence and ability to force switches to pivot into one of its powerful teammates while also dealing damage at the same time

-Middling speed doesn’t need to be mentioned

“Maximum investment in Speed allows Raging Bolt to outspeed defensive Great Tusk sets.”
Notes:
-Maximum Investment with a Timid nature should be explicitly stated/pointed out to be able to KO defensive Great Tusk sets as modest would be outsped

-State more targets that Timid Nature outspeeds such as: Maximum speed invested Adamant Mamoswine, Specs/Banded Hoopa, Adamant Dragonite in addition to Physically Defensive Great Tusk

Due to Raging Bolt's ability to pivot with Volt Switch, it appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provides. even more than usual. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them back with Body Press and Steel-type STAB Flash Cannon. along with Stamina boosts. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side very well, namely Fairy-types and Dragon types, such as like Hatterene and ,Flutter Mane, and Choice Specs Dragapult. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Galarian Slowking's Heavy Duty Boots and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers while also using Dragon Tail to force out potential threats like Volcarona who can setup on Raging Bolt after it uses a Draco Meteor as well as racking up more chip to make Raging Bolt's job easier. Dragapult can utilize Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp to support Raging Bolt or opt to run a physical attacker set due to Raging Bolt's massive offensive presence on the special side. Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch while also allowing it to check Meowscarada, which greatly threatens Raging Bolt otherwise. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle. Garchomp also deals with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to break through checks for its Swords Dance set by removing checks like Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite and Roaring Moon and both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls with its overwhelming power, to make their setup attempts easier. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

“It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Galarian Slowking's Heavy Duty Boots and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers while also using Dragon Tail to force out potential threats like Volcarona who can setup on Raging Bolt after it uses a Draco Meteor as well as racking up more chip to make Raging Bolt's job easier.”
Notes:
-Break this up into different sentences. This is one long run on sentence
-State more viable Knock Off targets, such as AV Gallade/Hands or Alolan Muk, for example instead of Galarian Slowking
-Dragon Tail to force out pokemon that use Raging Bolt as setup after a Draco Meteor
-“as well as racking up more chip to make Raging Bolt's job easier.” This is fluff, remove it

“Dragapult can utilize Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp to support Raging Bolt or opt to run a physical attacker set due to Raging Bolt's massive offensive presence on the special side.”
Notes:
-Just say dragapult can support Raging Bolt by spreading status
-State targets that Thunder Wave/Will O Wisp can cripple to support Raging Bolt
-Can run a physical attacking set to take advantage of the special walls that Raging Bolt lures in.

“Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch while also allowing it to check Meowscarada, which greatly threatens Raging Bolt otherwise.”

Notes:
-Seperate this into two sentences
-“which greatly threatens Raging Bolt otherwise” Fluff remove this
-Should state examples of targets that Dragapult can lure in for Raging Bolt by U-Turning: Physical Walls that you take advantage by U-Turning with Dragapult/Special Walls or Pokemon that check Dragapult but don’t check Raging Bolt

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used for its superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing them to switch into Raging Bolt safely. Modest can be used over Timid to guarantee OHKO's against Gliscor and Dondozo without the need for Stealth Rock chip, but will leave it outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

“Modest can be used over Timid to guarantee OHKO's against Gliscor and Dondozo without the need for Stealth Rock chip, but will leave it outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.”
Notes:
-Mention better targets that modest natured Raging Bolt makes a difference vses
For example: Modest Raging Bolt can nearly OHKO gliscor from full without Hazards, it also 2HKO’es Gastrodon and Swampert from full
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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs)
Ability: Protosynthesis
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams, threatening usual switch-ins like mixed defensive Clodsire and Assault Vest Gallade with a 2HKO. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor after Stealth Rock chip and 2HKO Swampert, Gastrodon, and Hisuian Goodra, limiting the amount of options bulkier teams have for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common Water types like Toxapex, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Specially Defensive Corviknight after chip as well as threatening 2HKOs on bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKOing Scizor after Stealth Rock chip. Thunderclap when boosted by Choice Specs, allows it to OHKO Iron Valiant after chip, while still removing threats, such as Enamorus and Hisuian Samurott. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and ability to force switches to pivot into one of its powerful teammates while also dealing damage at the same time. Maximum investment in Speed with a Timid nature allows Raging Bolt to outspeed threats like Choice Band/Specs [mention natures instead.] Hoopa-U, Adamant Dragonite and Physically Defensive Great Tusk sets.

Raging Bolt appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provides. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them back with Body Press and Flash Cannon. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side, namely Fairy-types and Dragon-types, such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, and Choice Specs Dragapult. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Iron Hands' Assault Vest and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra also It also uses Dragon Tail to force out Pokemon that use Raging Bolt as setup after a Draco Meteor, like Volcarona. Dragapult can support Raging Bolt by burning threats like Meowscarada and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or slowing down threats like Iron Valiant and Ogerpon-H with Thunder Wave. Dragapult can also opt to run a physical attacking set to take advantage of the special walls that Raging Bolt lures in [like?]. Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch, crucially luring in Pokemon like Physically Defensive Great Tusk and Archaludon. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle. Garchomp also deals with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to break through checks for its Swords Dance set by removing checks like Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite and Roaring Moon both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls like the aformentioned Dondozo. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used for its superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing them to switch into Raging Bolt safely. Modest can be used over Timid to nearly OHKO Gliscor without hazards and threaten 2HKOs against Gastrodon and Swampert, however this will leave it outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs) (specify Dragon here)
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While When donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams, threatening usual switch-ins like mixed defensive Clodsire and Assault Vest Gallade with a 2HKO. Are both Clodsire and Gallade 2HKOed by the STAB moves? That is how it reads right now; if that is not the case, please rephrase to make it clearer. Also, keep in mind that the way this sentence starts makes it so that it only really makes sense if this is not the first set on the dex page ("even more dangerous" implies a comparison to a non-Choice Specs set with less dangerous STAB moves that has already been discussed). With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor after Stealth Rock chip and 2HKO Swampert, Gastrodon, and Hisuian Goodra (just confirming that these 2HKOs are achieved without Stealth Rock; if any of them require Stealth Rock, specify that), limiting the amount number (options are countable) of options bulkier teams have for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common Water types like Toxapex Assault Vest Tornadus-T, Assault Vest Tornadus-T specially defensive Corviknight, and Specially Defensive Corviknight common Water-types like Toxapex (changed the order because Tornadus-T and Corviknight are not examples of Water-types) after chip as (Did you mean Stealth Rock chip, or just any small amount of chip? If the former, specify; if the latter, leave as is.) while well as threatening 2HKOs on to 2HKO bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKOing Scizor after Stealth Rock chip. Is Stealth Rock required for both the 2HKO on bulky Gholdengo and the OHKO on Scizor? If it's only required for Scizor, it might be better to reverse the order and mention Scizor first ("...while OHKOing Scizor after Stealth Rock chip and [2HKOing/having a chance to 2HKO] Gholdengo"); if it's required for both, keep the order as is. Thunderclap, (AC) when boosted by Choice Specs, allows it Raging Bolt to OHKO Iron Valiant after chip (RC) (same comment as before - did you mean Stealth Rock chip specifically, or just chip in general?) while still removing threats (RC) such as Enamorus and Hisuian Samurott. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and ability to force switches to pivot by pivoting (changed to avoid repetition with the "to" phrasing) into one of its powerful teammates while also dealing damage at the same time ("while" already means "at the same time"). Maximum investment in Speed with a Timid nature allows Raging Bolt to outspeed threats like Modest/ or Adamant Hoopa-U, Adamant Dragonite, (AC) and physically defensive Great Tusk sets.

Raging Bolt appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provides provide. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like including against the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It Archaludon also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them back with Body Press and Flash Cannon. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side, namely Fairy- and Dragon-types (RC) such as like (I think "such as" works better in the next sentence so I've changed this one to avoid repetition) Hatterene, Flutter Mane, and Choice Specs Dragapult. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt, (AC) such as like Iron Hands' Hands's Assault Vest and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra also it uses Dragon Tail to force out Pokemon like Volcarona that use Raging Bolt as setup fodder (I think this is what you meant?) after a Draco Meteor (RC) like Volcarona. Dragapult can support Raging Bolt by burning threats like Meowscarada and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or slowing down threats like Iron Valiant and Ogerpon-H with Thunder Wave. Dragapult It can also opt to run a physical attacking set to take advantage of the special walls that Raging Bolt lures in [like?] (I'm guessing this is a placeholder you forgot about; make sure to add examples of special walls that Raging bolt lures in for Dragapult). Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a Choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch Bolt, crucially luring in Pokemon like physically defensive Great Tusk and Archaludon. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes, (AC) which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle (RP) Garchomp also deals , (AC) while dealing with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake. (AP) In return, (AC) while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to Bolt can break through checks for its Swords Dance set Garchomp by removing Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly, (AC) as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite and Roaring Moon both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls like the aformentioned aforementioned Dondozo. In return, these Pokemon they can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dragon Pulse can be used, (AC) as it has for its superior accuracy while (perhaps specify "over Draco Meteor") and can still 2HKOing 2HKO important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing disallowing them to switch from switching into Raging Bolt safely. A Modest nature can be used over Timid to nearly (nearly? or have a chance to?) OHKO Gliscor without entry hazards and threaten 2HKOs against Gastrodon and Swampert, however though this will leave it Raging Bolt outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

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[SET]
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Name: The Dog of Thunder (Choice Specs) (specify Dragon here)
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

[SET COMMENTS]
While When donning a Choice Specs, Raging Bolt's powerful STAB moves become even more dangerous to bulkier teams, threatening usual switch-ins like mixed defensive Clodsire and Assault Vest Gallade with a 2HKO 2HKOs. With this immediate boost in power, Draco Meteor becomes strong enough to OHKO Gliscor after Stealth Rock chip damage and 2HKO Swampert, Gastrodon, and Hisuian Goodra, limiting the amount number (options are countable) of options bulkier teams have for switch-ins. Thunderbolt eliminates common Water types Water-types like Toxapex, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and specially defensive Corviknight after chip as well as damage while threatening 2HKOs on to 2HKO bulky Gholdengo sets and OHKOing Scizor after Stealth Rock chip damage. Thunderclap, (AC) when boosted by Choice Specs, allows it Raging Bolt to OHKO Iron Valiant after chip damage while still removing threats (RC) such as Enamorus and Hisuian Samurott. Volt Switch allows Raging Bolt to make use of its overwhelming presence and ability to force switches to pivot into one of its powerful teammates while also dealing damage at the same time ("while" already means "at the same time"). Maximum investment in Speed with a Timid nature allows Raging Bolt to outspeed threats like Modest/ or Adamant Hoopa-U, Adamant Dragonite, (AC) and physically defensive Great Tusk sets.

Raging Bolt appreciates the defensive backbone that Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra provides provide. Archaludon's access to Stealth Rock allows Raging Bolt to nab KO's KOs that it normally wouldn't get consistently, like against the aforementioned Gliscor and Scizor. It Archaludon also takes hits from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada while threatening them back with Body Press and Flash Cannon. Hisuian Goodra handles threats on the special side, namely Fairy- and Dragon-types, such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, and Choice Specs Dragapult. It also uses Knock Off to remove items from defensive Pokemon that would hope to switch in on Raging Bolt like Iron Hands' Hands's Assault Vest and opposing Hisuian Goodra's Leftovers. Furthermore, Hisuian Goodra also uses Dragon Tail to force out Pokemon that use Raging Bolt as setup fodder (I think this is what you meant?) after a Draco Meteor, like Volcarona. Dragapult can support Raging Bolt by burning threats like Meowscarada and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or slowing down threats foes (changed to avoid repetition since you already used "threats" earlier in the sentence) like Iron Valiant and Ogerpon-H with Thunder Wave. Dragapult It can also opt to run a physical attacking physically offensive set to take advantage of the special walls that Raging Bolt lures in [like?] (I'm guessing this is a placeholder you forgot about; make sure to add examples of special walls that Raging bolt lures in for Dragapult). Dragapult can also utilize U-turn with a Choice item to form a powerful pivoting core with Raging Bolt's Volt Switch Bolt, crucially luring in Pokemon like physically defensive Great Tusk and Archaludon. Garchomp provides additional entry hazards with Spikes, (AC) which pairs well with Choice Specs Raging Bolt's switch-forcing playstyle (RP) Garchomp also deals, (AC) while dealing with problematic Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra and Clodsire with Earthquake. (AP) In return, (AC) while appreciating Raging Bolt's ability to Bolt can break through checks for to its Swords Dance set by removing Corviknight, Dondozo, and Gliscor. Latias allows Raging Bolt to play very recklessly, (AC) as its Healing Wish enables Raging Bolt to trade health to get rid of threats to Dragon teams. Dragonite and Roaring Moon both benefit from Raging Bolt's ability to wear down physical walls like the aformentioned aforementioned Dondozo. In return, these Pokemon can wear down special walls like Galarian Slowking and Hisuian Goodra.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Pulse can be used, (AC) (perhaps specify "over Draco Meteor") as it has for its superior accuracy while still 2HKOing important threats like Gliscor and Quagsire, not allowing disallowing them to switch from switching into Raging Bolt safely. A Modest nature can be used over Timid instead to nearly OHKO Gliscor without entry hazards and threaten 2HKOs against Gastrodon and Swampert, however though this will leave it Raging Bolt outsped by defensive Great Tusk sets.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/royalreloaded.246753/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/wincon.314966/
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