VGC [M-C] Dragapult (QC 1/1, GP 1/1)

[pengu]

[SET]
Fast Attacker (Dragapult) @ Life Orb
Ability: Infiltrator
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect

* Dragapult is one of the naturally fastest Pokemon in the format, able to outspeed and OHKO huge threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Salamence while also having strong burst damage to help break through bulkier foes like Mega Golisopod and Archaludon.

* Draco Meteor and Shadow Ball give Dragapult insane burst damage potential and consistent damage output, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is used to burn threatening attackers like Mega Staraptor. Notably, it allows Dragapult to burn Kingambit while avoiding Sucker Punch and then survive a Sucker Punch on the following turn.

* Infiltrator allows Dragapult to ignore Light Screen from the likes of Grimmsnarl, still dealing huge damage to Pokemon commonly behind them such as Mega Charizard Y.

* Life Orb allows Dragapult to reliably OHKO Mega Froslass with Shadow Ball.

Usage Tips
========

* Dark-types are a huge issue for Dragapult, as they force Dragapult to use Draco Meteor to deal any significant damage to them. Kingambit is the biggest issue, resisting Draco Meteor and OHKOing with Kowtow Cleave and Sucker Punch. Incineroar and Mega Tyranitar can also tank Draco Meteor, with the former even being immune to Will-O-Wisp. Grimmsnarl is immune to Draco Meteor and can use Spirit Break and Parting Shot to weaken Dragapult.

* Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon can remove Dragapult without much worry, easily OHKOing it while being immune to Draco Meteor. This becomes worse when compounded with Tailwind or Trick Room, allowing them to even move before Dragapult to remove it and prevent it from knocking out important partners such as Sneasler and Rillaboom.

* Choice Scarf users like Garchomp and Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO Dragapult with Dragon Claw and 100-Base Power Last Respects. Mega Garchomp Z, if using a Timid nature, can also outspeed Dragapult, OHKOing it with Dragon Pulse. Mega Dragonite, thanks to Multiscale, can tank Draco Meteor and either set up Tailwind to OHKO Dragapult the next turn or take it out immediately with Dragon Pulse.

* Psychic Seed Sneasler commonly runs Throat Chop, allowing it to deal huge damage to Dragapult after surviving Draco Meteor thanks to the Special Defense boost. Hisuian Arcanine can always survive Draco Meteor with Focus Sash and has solid odds to OHKO Dragapult with Head Smash after Life Orb recoil.

* Milotic is a strong partner, keeping Incineroar out thanks to Competitive, and it appreciates Dragapult's ability to remove Grass-types like Rillaboom and Sinistcha, which creates opportunities for Milotic to set up with Coil. Coil also makes Milotic a reliable answer to Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, and sometimes even Kingambit, especially if Hypnosis lands before setting up.

* Indeedee-F provides redirection support, stopping with ease Sucker Punch from Kingambit and the Ghost-type attacks that would otherwise threaten Dragapult. Sucker Punch and other annoying priority moves such as Aqua Jet from Basculegion-M that could pick off a Dragapult at low HP are also canceled out by Psychic Terrain. It can also use Helping Hand to allow Dragapult to secure OHKOs against Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler while having access to Trick Room to revert opposing Trick Room. Armarouge pairs well with Indeedee-F and Dragapult, using Psychic Terrain for powerful Expanding Force and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Mega Salamence.

* Mega Staraptor is an amazing Mega Evolution partner for Dragapult, threatening all of the Dark-types that annoy Dragapult while also removing Sneasler, Hisuian Arcanine, and Garchomp with relative ease. It deters Incineroar thanks to Contrary as well. Dragapult, in return, provides safety against Mega Raichu Y, Mega Salamence, and Mega Charizard Y. Mega Gengar also makes for a strong partner, trapping foes like Rillaboom, though it stacks Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses with Dragapult.

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[poketitanterra]

Sorry for the wait, not much to add at all, Great Job (1/1)

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[OVERVIEW]
Dragapult is one of the fastest Pokemon in the format before any speed modifiers, and, when combined with its strong offensive capabilities, a very strong Pokemon, capable of outspeeding and threatening huge damage onto foes such as Mega Salamence and Modest Mega Garchomp Z. Additionally, thanks to its high speed and power, it can even outspeed and OHKO foes such as frailer Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler. Dragapult is very weak to Kingambit, however, as it can use Sucker Punch to remove Dragapult before it can move. Bulky Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon easily tank an attack and OHKO with Moonblast and Hyper Voice, while other Pokemon like Mega Tyranitar and Incineroar can tank an attack and retaliate with Knock Off and Darkest Lariat, and Jolly Choice Scarf Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO with 100 Base Power Last Respects.

[SET]
Fast Attacker (Dragapult) @ Life Orb
Ability: Infiltrator
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]

* Dragapult is one of the naturally fastest Pokemon in the format, using that to outspeed and OHKO huge threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Salamence, while also having strong burst damage and solid utility, helping break through bulkier foes like Mega Golisopod and Archaludon could mention slowing down physical offensive foes as well.

* Draco Meteor and Shadow Ball give Dragapult insane burst damage potential and consistent damage output, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is used to burn attackers like Mega Staraptor. Notably, it allows Dragapult to avoid Kingambit's Sucker Punch and burn it, allowing it to survive a Sucker Punch on the following turn.

* Infiltrator allows Dragapult to ignore Screens from the likes of Grimmsnarl, still dealing huge damage to Pokemon commonly behind them such as Mega Charizard Y.

* Life Orb allows Dragapult to reliably OHKO Mega Froslass with Shadow Ball.

Usage Tips
========

* Dark-types are a huge issue for Dragapult, as they force Dragapult to use Draco Meteor to deal any significant damage to them. Kingambit is the major issue, resisting Draco Meteor and OHKOing with Kowtow Cleave or Sucker Punch. Incineroar and Mega Tyranitar also can tank Draco Meteor, with the former even being immune to Will-O-Wisp. Grimmsnarl is immune to Draco Meteor and can use Spirit Break and Parting Shot to weaken Dragapult.

* Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon can remove Dragapult without much worry, easily OHKOing it and not taking much from while being immune to Draco Meteor. This becomes worse when compounded with Tailwind or Trick Room, as now they can even move before Dragapult to remove it and prevent it from removing important partners such as Sneasler or Rillaboom.

* Choice Scarf users like Garchomp and Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO Dragapult with Dragon Claw and 100 Base Power Last Respects. Mega Garchomp Z, if using a Timid Nature, can also outspeed Dragapult, OHKOing it with Dragon Pulse. Mega Dragonite, thanks to Multiscale, can tank Draco Meteor and either set up Tailwind to OHKO Dragapult the next turn or take it out immediately with Dragon Pulse.

* Psychic Seed Sneasler commonly run Throat Chop, allowing Sneasler to survive Draco Meteor thanks to the seed boost and deal huge damage to Dragapult with Throat Chop. Hisuian Arcanine can always survive Draco Meteor thanks to Focus Sash and has solid odds to OHKO Dragapult thanks to Life Orb recoil in conjunction with Head Smash.

* Milotic is a strong partner, keeping Incineroar out thanks to Competitive and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Grass-types like Rillaboom and Sinistcha, creating opportunities for Milotic to set up with Coil. Coil also makes it a reliable answer to Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, and sometimes even Kingambit how?.

* Indeedee-F provides redirection support, stopping Sucker Punch from Kingambit and redirecting the Ghost-types attacks that would otherwise threaten Dragapult with ease. It also can use Helping Hand to allow Dragapult to secure OHKOs on Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler, while having access to Trick Room to revert opposing Trick Room. Armarouge pairs well with Indeedee-F and Dragapult, using Psychic Terrain for powerful Expanding Force and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Mega Salamence.

* Mega Staraptor is an amazing Mega partner for Dragapult, threatening all of the Dark-types that annoy Dragapult while also removing Sneasler, Hisuian Arcanine, and Garchomp with relative ease. It deters Incineroar thanks to Contrary as well. Dragapult, in return, provides safety into Mega Raichu Y, Mega Salamence, and Mega Charizard Y. Mega Gengar also makes for a strong partner, trapping foes like Rillaboom, though it stacks Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses with Dragapult.

Your choice but you can add Kingambit if you want, it is a defensive anchor that can resist dragon, Ghost and Dark types, and can threaten opposing Kingambit and Tyranitar with low kick etc

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[pengu]

GP Team

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* Milotic is a strong partner, keeping Incineroar out thanks to Competitive and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Grass-types like Rillaboom and Sinistcha, creating opportunities for Milotic to set up with Coil. Coil also makes it a reliable answer to Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, and sometimes even Kingambit how?.

This was answered in the same sentence already (Coil also makes it a reliable answer to...), though if you have any thoughts on how it should be clearer feel free to lmk

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Your choice but you can add Kingambit if you want, it is a defensive anchor that can resist dragon, Ghost and Dark types, and can threaten opposing Kingambit and Tyranitar with low kick etc

Idt it's common enough

 

[poketitanterra]

1. Would prefer more specific

2. Depends because of the Nice Regional

 

[ego]

I will reserve this, but lemme know when the above edits are resolved/this is fully ready to go for gp

 

[pengu]

really not for adding kingambit (was featured on one obscure structure in Nice), ego gonna say this is ready for GP

 

[ego]

add remove comment

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[OVERVIEW]
Dragapult is one of the fastest Pokemon in the format before any Speed modifiers, and, when combined with its strong offensive capabilities, a very strong Pokemon (RC) capable of outspeeding and threatening huge damage onto foes such as Mega Salamence and Modest Mega Garchomp Z (RP) Additionally, thanks to its high speed and power with huge damage. (AP) cleared the redundancy of "strong offensive capabilities", "very strong Pokemon", "threatens huge damage" Additionally, it can even outspeed and OHKO foes such as frailer Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler. do you mean this as in "pult OHKOs Sneasler and frail Raichu sets"? or "frail raichu sets and frail sneasler sets"? or "OHKO frailer foes such as raichu and sneasler"? I left it unchanged, but note that it could mean either the first or second, but not the third. if it should be the latter, let me know Dragapult is very weak to Kingambit, however, as it can use Sucker Punch to remove Dragapult before it can move. Bulky Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon easily tank an attack and OHKO with Moonblast and Hyper Voice, while other Pokemon like Mega Tyranitar and Incineroar can tank an attack and retaliate do the same with Knock Off and Darkest Lariat. (AP) splitting here, distinct thoughts Lastly, and Jolly Choice Scarf Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO with 100 Base 100-Base Power Last Respects. basically everything in this overview is covered elsewhere in this analysis, with the exception of one or two examples given. I would recommend cutting for redundancy and distributing a few things elsewhere, but I can't really weigh in on whether pult is important enough to require an overview, as per the template

[SET]
Fast Attacker (Dragapult) @ Life Orb
Ability: Infiltrator
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]

* Dragapult is one of the naturally fastest Pokemon in the format, using that able to outspeed and OHKO huge threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Salamence (RC) while also having strong burst damage and solid utility, helping to help break through bulkier foes like Mega Golisopod and Archaludon while weakening threatening attackers like Mega Staraptor. the utility part that deals with Mega Staraptor is covered in the next paragraph already

* Draco Meteor and Shadow Ball give Dragapult insane burst damage potential and consistent damage output, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is used to burn threatening attackers like Mega Staraptor. Notably, it allows Dragapult to avoid Kingambit's Sucker Punch and burn it, allowing it to survive a Sucker Punch on the following turn.

* Infiltrator allows Dragapult to ignore Screens dual screens you can amend this to say Light Screen if you prefer from the likes of Grimmsnarl, still dealing huge damage to Pokemon commonly behind them such as Mega Charizard Y.

* Life Orb allows Dragapult to reliably OHKO Mega Froslass with Shadow Ball.

Usage Tips
========

* Dark-types are a huge issue for Dragapult, as they force Dragapult to use Draco Meteor to deal any significant damage to them. Kingambit is the major biggest issue, resisting Draco Meteor and OHKOing with Kowtow Cleave or and Sucker Punch. Incineroar and Mega Tyranitar can also can tank Draco Meteor, with the former even being immune to Will-O-Wisp. Grimmsnarl is immune to Draco Meteor and can use Spirit Break and Parting Shot to weaken Dragapult.

* Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon can remove Dragapult without much worry, easily OHKOing it and while being immune to Draco Meteor. This becomes worse when compounded with Tailwind or Trick Room, as now they can allowing them to even move before Dragapult to remove it and prevent it from removing knocking out important partners such as Sneasler or and Rillaboom.

* Choice Scarf users like Garchomp and Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO Dragapult with Dragon Claw and 100 Base 100-Base Power Last Respects. Mega Garchomp Z, if using a Timid nature, can also outspeed Dragapult, OHKOing it with Dragon Pulse. Mega Dragonite, thanks to Multiscale, can tank Draco Meteor and either set up Tailwind to OHKO Dragapult the next turn or take it out immediately with Dragon Pulse.

* Psychic Seed Sneasler commonly run runs Throat Chop, allowing Sneasler it to survive Draco Meteor thanks deal huge damage to the seed boost and deal huge damage Dragapult after surviving Draco Meteor thanks to Dragapult with Throat Chop the Special Defense boost. Hisuian Arcanine can always survive Draco Meteor thanks to with Focus Sash and has solid odds to OHKO Dragapult thanks to with Head Smash after Life Orb recoil in conjunction with Head Smash.

* Milotic is a strong partner, keeping Incineroar out thanks to Competitive, (AC) and appreciating it appreciates Dragapult's removal of ability to remove Grass-types like Rillaboom and Sinistcha, creating which creates opportunities for Milotic to set up with Coil. Coil also makes it Milotic a reliable answer to Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, and sometimes even Kingambit, especially if Hypnosis lands before using Coil many times setting up.

* Indeedee-F provides redirection support, stopping with ease Sucker Punch from Kingambit and redirecting the Ghost-types Ghost-type attacks that would otherwise threaten Dragapult with ease. note: because you lead this sentence talking about redirection, I assume that's what stops Sucker Punch. if you mean that it offers redirection support for ghost-type moves and what stops sucker punch is psychic terrain, clarify that It can also can use Helping Hand to allow Dragapult to secure OHKOs on against Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler (RC) while having access to Trick Room to revert opposing Trick Room. Armarouge pairs well with Indeedee-F and Dragapult, using Psychic Terrain for powerful Expanding Force and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Mega Salamence.

* Mega Staraptor is an amazing Mega Evolution partner for Dragapult, threatening all of the Dark-types that annoy Dragapult while also removing Sneasler, Hisuian Arcanine, and Garchomp with relative ease. It deters Incineroar thanks to Contrary as well. Dragapult, in return, provides safety into against Mega Raichu Y, Mega Salamence, and Mega Charizard Y. Mega Gengar also makes for a strong partner, trapping foes like Rillaboom, though it stacks Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses with Dragapult.

pengu tag me again after implementing, there are a few parts where the intent was ambiguous and I'd like to finish the copyedit once you clarify. as well, the overview is pretty redundant with the rest of the analysis, and I'd recommend cutting it and redistributing a few things elsewhere. The template here says that whether a mon needs an overview or not is a judgment call; does Dragapult need one?

 

[pengu]

ego ready for recheck, decided to remove the overview

 

[ego]

add remove comment

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[SET]
Fast Attacker (Dragapult) @ Life Orb
Ability: Infiltrator
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect

* Dragapult is one of the naturally fastest Pokemon in the format, able to outspeed and OHKO huge threats like Mega Gengar and Mega Salamence while also having strong burst damage to help break through bulkier foes like Mega Golisopod and Archaludon.

* Draco Meteor and Shadow Ball give Dragapult insane burst damage potential and consistent damage output, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is used to burn threatening attackers like Mega Staraptor. Notably, it allows Dragapult to avoid Kingambit's burn Kingambit while avoiding Sucker Punch and burn it, allowing it to then survive a Sucker Punch on the following turn.

* Infiltrator allows Dragapult to ignore Light Screen from the likes of Grimmsnarl, still dealing huge damage to Pokemon commonly behind them such as Mega Charizard Y.

* Life Orb allows Dragapult to reliably OHKO Mega Froslass with Shadow Ball.

Usage Tips
========

* Dark-types are a huge issue for Dragapult, as they force Dragapult to use Draco Meteor to deal any significant damage to them. Kingambit is the biggest issue, resisting Draco Meteor and OHKOing with Kowtow Cleave and Sucker Punch. Incineroar and Mega Tyranitar can also tank Draco Meteor, with the former even being immune to Will-O-Wisp. Grimmsnarl is immune to Draco Meteor and can use Spirit Break and Parting Shot to weaken Dragapult.

* Fairy-types like Mega Floette and Sylveon can remove Dragapult without much worry, easily OHKOing it while being immune to Draco Meteor. This becomes worse when compounded with Tailwind or Trick Room, allowing them to even move before Dragapult to remove it and prevent it from knocking out important partners such as Sneasler and Rillaboom.

* Choice Scarf users like Garchomp and Basculegion-M can outspeed and OHKO Dragapult with Dragon Claw and 100-Base Power Last Respects. Mega Garchomp Z, if using a Timid nature, can also outspeed Dragapult, OHKOing it with Dragon Pulse. Mega Dragonite, thanks to Multiscale, can tank Draco Meteor and either set up Tailwind to OHKO Dragapult the next turn or take it out immediately with Dragon Pulse.

* Psychic Seed Sneasler commonly runs Throat Chop, allowing it to deal huge damage to Dragapult after surviving Draco Meteor thanks to the Special Defense boost. Hisuian Arcanine can always survive Draco Meteor with Focus Sash and has solid odds to OHKO Dragapult with Head Smash after Life Orb recoil.

* Milotic is a strong partner, keeping Incineroar out thanks to Competitive, and it appreciates Dragapult's ability to remove Grass-types like Rillaboom and Sinistcha, which creates opportunities for Milotic to set up with Coil. Coil also makes Milotic a reliable answer to Garchomp, Mega Tyranitar, and sometimes even Kingambit, especially if Hypnosis lands before setting up.

* Indeedee-F provides redirection support, stopping with ease Sucker Punch from Kingambit and the Ghost-type attacks that would otherwise threaten Dragapult. Sucker Punch and other annoying priority moves such as Aqua Jet from Basculegion-M that could pick off a low-HP Dragapult at low HP are also canceled out by Psychic Terrain. It can also use Helping Hand to allow Dragapult to secure OHKOs against Mega Raichu Y and Sneasler while having access to Trick Room to revert opposing Trick Room. Armarouge pairs well with Indeedee-F and Dragapult, using Psychic Terrain for powerful Expanding Force and appreciating Dragapult's removal of Mega Salamence.

* Mega Staraptor is an amazing Mega Evolution partner for Dragapult, threatening all of the Dark-types that annoy Dragapult while also removing Sneasler, Hisuian Arcanine, and Garchomp with relative ease. It deters Incineroar thanks to Contrary as well. Dragapult, in return, provides safety against Mega Raichu Y, Mega Salamence, and Mega Charizard Y. Mega Gengar also makes for a strong partner, trapping foes like Rillaboom, though it stacks Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses with Dragapult.

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