PH Aerilate Mega Rayquaza DONE

[Ducky]

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge kill most No Guard users and Mold Breaker + Shell Smash sweepers, with exceptions being Flying-resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is used to deal massive damage to Giratina, who otherwise soaks up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by allowing Mega Rayquaza to use its powerful STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish Wonder Guard switch-ins and take advantage of the pressure Mega Rayquaza puts on opposing Pokemon with its STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to allow Mega Rayquaza's Boomburst to 2HKO Giratina while also boosting Extreme Speed. Lum Berry is an option that allows Mega Rayquaza to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other status moves from Pokemon such as Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guard users, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides entry hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guard users with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates, as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth running over a coverage option. Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless an Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, Timid Mega Diancie, and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does unless Rayquaza has Special Attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option that hits Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can cut Mega Rayquaza's sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, and KO it. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenario, KOing Mega Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock and then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to wallbreak and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate sets and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or remove entry hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [dex, 277988]]

 

[Ducky]

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[NToTheN]

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Ducky, post: 9321923, member: 525446

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Lonely Brave The speed almost never matters, and the 1% of the time where is does isnt worth the defense loss imo
evs: 248 or 0 HP / 252 Atk / 248 or 0 SpA / 8 Spe you know whats going on here, we talked about it

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge most No Guard users and Mold Breaker Shell Smash sweeper, with the exception being Flying resistant Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Dialga with exceptions being flying resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that deals large amounts of damage to all neutral targets, which pairs excellently with the amount of switches Mega Rayquaza forces. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is mainly used to deal massive damage to Giratina looking to soak up Extreme Speeds with its immense bulk. Boomburst on this set is mostly used to hit Giratina, as you almost always force switches to opposing wg mons. Gastro Acid make use of the fact that many switch their Wonder Guard users into Mega Rayquaza, as it allows it to hit them with its powerful STAB moves. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish the opponent for switching to Wonder Guard Pokemon, as well as taking advantage of the pressure that Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its power priority STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is mainly used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investement to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. while Lum Berry allows it to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducing moves from Pokemon such as No Guard users and Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquza fits best on balance teams who appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guard, means it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas, Prankster Giratina, and common Mold Breaker users such as Dialga and Mega Diancie Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it has no recovery and can be worn down quickly by hazards Stealth Rock and other offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guards with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as SubPass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth it over a coverage option. Additionally, Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless and Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, Sacred Fire can be used over Boomburst to OHKO common Wonder Guard users such as Mega Scizor. 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquaza sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Song. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to break walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate Mega Rayquaza's and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

Just a few small tweaks that could be made. Very good! QC 1/2

 

[Ducky]

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Ducky, post: 9321923, member: 525446

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Lonely Brave The speed almost never matters, and the 1% of the time where is does isnt worth the defense loss imo
evs: 248 or 0 HP / 252 Atk / 248 or 0 SpA / 8 Spe you know whats going on here, we talked about it

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge most No Guard users and Mold Breaker Shell Smash sweeper, with the exception being Flying resistant Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Dialga with exceptions being flying resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that deals large amounts of damage to all neutral targets, which pairs excellently with the amount of switches Mega Rayquaza forces. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is mainly used to deal massive damage to Giratina looking to soak up Extreme Speeds with its immense bulk. Boomburst on this set is mostly used to hit Giratina, as you almost always force switches to opposing wg mons. Gastro Acid make use of the fact that many switch their Wonder Guard users into Mega Rayquaza, as it allows it to hit them with its powerful STAB moves. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish the opponent for switching to Wonder Guard Pokemon, as well as taking advantage of the pressure that Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its power priority STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is mainly used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investement to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. while Lum Berry allows it to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducing moves from Pokemon such as No Guard users and Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquza fits best on balance teams who appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guard, means it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas, Prankster Giratina, and common Mold Breaker users such as Dialga and Mega Diancie Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it has no recovery and can be worn down quickly by hazards Stealth Rock and other offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guards with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as SubPass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth it over a coverage option. Additionally, Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless and Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, Sacred Fire can be used over Boomburst to OHKO common Wonder Guard users such as Mega Scizor. 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquaza sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Song. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to break walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate Mega Rayquaza's and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

Just a few small tweaks that could be made. Very good! QC 1/2

implented! thanks for the edits!

 

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QC #2

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge most No Guard users and Mold Breaker Shell Smash sweepers, with exceptions being flying resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is mainly used to deal massive damage to Giratina looking to soak up Extreme Speeds with its immense bulk who otherwise soak up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid makes use of the fact that many switch their Wonder Guard users into Mega Rayquaza, as it allows it to hit them with its powerful STAB moves punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by allowing Mega Rayquaza to use its powerful STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish the opponent for switching to a Wonder Guard Pokemon, Wonder Guard switch-ins as well as taking advantage and takes advantage of the pressure that Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its power priority STAB attacks STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is mainly used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investement to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. Lum Berry allows it Mega Rayquaza to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducing moves from Pokemon such as No Guard users and (wouldn't feel comfortable encouraging Mega Rayquaza to switch into No Guards. It can be done sometimes but it's also incredibly risky with the payoff being little most of the time) Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams who that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guards, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, Prankster Giratina, (Giratina is brought up again and elaborated a couple sentences after) and as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it has no lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and other offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guards with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as SubPass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth it over a coverage option. Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless and Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquaza sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Song. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to break walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate Mega Rayquaza's and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

Good stuff. This info is accurate overall and works well for the analysis o7

QC: 2/2

 

[Ducky]

shoot this one is over a month old

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QC #2

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge most No Guard users and Mold Breaker Shell Smash sweepers, with exceptions being flying resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is mainly used to deal massive damage to Giratina looking to soak up Extreme Speeds with its immense bulk who otherwise soak up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid makes use of the fact that many switch their Wonder Guard users into Mega Rayquaza, as it allows it to hit them with its powerful STAB moves punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by allowing Mega Rayquaza to use its powerful STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish the opponent for switching to a Wonder Guard Pokemon, Wonder Guard switch-ins as well as taking advantage and takes advantage of the pressure that Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its power priority STAB attacks STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is mainly used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investement to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. Lum Berry allows it Mega Rayquaza to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducing moves from Pokemon such as No Guard users and (wouldn't feel comfortable encouraging Mega Rayquaza to switch into No Guards. It can be done sometimes but it's also incredibly risky with the payoff being little most of the time) Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams who that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guards, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, Prankster Giratina, (Giratina is brought up again and elaborated a couple sentences after) and as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it has no lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and other offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guards with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as SubPass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth it over a coverage option. Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless and Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquaza sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Song. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to break walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate Mega Rayquaza's and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

Good stuff. This info is accurate overall and works well for the analysis o7

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[Isaiah]

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[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats,(comma) and offensive typing,(comma) and make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and +(plus) Extreme Speed allow it Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge kill most No Guard users and Mold Breaker Shell Smash sweepers;(semicolon),(comma) with exceptions being King's Shield users like Primal Groudon and fF(capitalize)lying-(hyphen)resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon are exceptions. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is used to deals massive damage to Giratina,(comma) which otherwise walls Extreme Speed. who otherwise soak up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by making them susceptible to by allowing Mega Rayquaza's to use its powerful STAB moves.(period) STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches that Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to trap foes that Mega Rayquaza pressures with its STAB attacks. punish Wonder Guard switch-ins and takes advantage of the pressure Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boosts Mega Rayquaza's damage enough to 2HKO Giratina without any Special Attack investment. even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investment to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. Lum Berry allows Mega Rayquaza to avoid status moves switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducing moves from Pokemon such as users like Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as like Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip damage, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Mega Audino, and Primal Kyogre can cover for Mega Rayquaza's lack of defensive profile by switching into attackers like Pixilate Mega Diancie; Primal Kyogre also provides Defog support. Mega Rayquaza also appreciates offensive Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie, as they can consistently deal damage to opposing Wonder Guard users. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guards, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides hazard control through Defog and Prankster Giratina can threaten and force out pressure opposing set-(hyphen)up sweepers and Wonder Guard users Guards with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates,(comma) as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as SubPass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth it over a coverage option. Gear Grind has a better chance to OHKO Xerneas rolls than Dragon Ascent,(comma) but the latter is typically the preferred choice on non-Aerilate sets. to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless an Aerilate set is being used. V-Cc(lowercase)reate is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it V-create doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie and Mega Latios, although the extra pressure Adamant brings against puts on Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. (this is in an analysis already) Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock damage like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has sS(capitalize)pecial aA(capitalize)ttack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but it is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on into most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza sets and live to tell the tale. Giratina can avoid the 2HKO from and PP stall Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent with priority recovery moves. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make cut a Mega Rayquaza sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like such as Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks;(semicolon).(period) however, Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets. Additionally, Perish trap users Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can weaken Mega Rayquaza enough to be trapped more easily. remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Song. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting dealing good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza's pivot-heavy playstyle. due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to break walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy and, as well as sufficiently bulky enough,(comma) to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper reduce its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notablye being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate sets and either force itMega Rayquaza out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes entry hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor is OHKOed by Sacred Fire. must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

 

[dex]

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[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge kill most No Guard users and Mold Breaker + Shell Smash sweepers, with exceptions being flying Flying-resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is used to deal massive damage to Giratina, who otherwise soaks up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by allowing Mega Rayquaza to use its powerful STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish Wonder Guard switch-ins and takes advantage of the pressure Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investment to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. Lum Berryallow Mega Rayquaza's Boomburst to 2HKO Giratina while also boosting Extreme Speed. Lum Berry is an option that allows Mega Rayquaza to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducingstatus moves from Pokemon such as Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guard users, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides entry hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guard users with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates, as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth itrunning over a coverage option. Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless an Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie, and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special aSpecial Attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the that hits Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquazacut Mega Rayquaza's sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Songnd KO it. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Mega Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock and then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to wallbreak walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate sets and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes entry hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429dex, 277988]]

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[Ducky]

GP Check

[SET]
name: Aerilate Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst / Pursuit / Sacred Fire
move 4: Gastro Acid / Spikes / Stealth Rock
item: Sky Plate / Lum Berry
ability: Aerilate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe or 252 Atk / 248 SpAtk / 8 Speed

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Rayquaza's incredibly high mixed attacking stats and offensive typing make it a powerful revenge killer. Aerilate-boosted Fake Out and Extreme Speed allow Mega Rayquaza to reliably revenge kill most No Guard users and Mold Breaker + Shell Smash sweepers, with exceptions being flying Flying-resistant Pokemon like Dialga, Zekrom, and Mega Tyranitar as well as King's Shield users like Primal Groudon. Boomburst is a dizzyingly powerful move that is used to deal massive damage to Giratina, who otherwise soaks up Extreme Speed. Gastro Acid punishes Wonder Guard switch-ins by allowing Mega Rayquaza to use its powerful STABs against them. Stealth Rock and Spikes can also be used instead to capitalize on the switches Aerilate Mega Rayquaza forces. Pursuit is used to punish Wonder Guard switch-ins and takes advantage of the pressure Mega Rayquaza puts on the opposing Pokemon with its STAB attacks. Sacred Fire is used to spread burns across the opponent's team while hitting the likes of Mega Scizor, Genesect, and Escavalier. Sky Plate is used to boost Mega Rayquaza's damage even further to where it no longer requires Special Attack investment to 2HKO Giratina with Boomburst. Lum Berryallow Mega Rayquaza's Boomburst to 2HKO Giratina while also boosting Extreme Speed. Lum Berry is an option that allows Mega Rayquaza to switch into Spore, Glare, Will-O-Wisp, and other Sleep-inducingstatus moves from Pokemon such as Prankster Giratina.

Aerilate Mega Rayquaza fits best on balance teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill common Pokemon such as Mega Gengar, Mega Mewtwo X and Y, most No Guard users, and Primal Groudon after chip, provided they aren't running King's Shield. Since Aerilate Mega Rayquaza lacks both a defensive profile and ways to consistently damage opposing Wonder Guard users, it appreciates both defensive and other offensive Pokemon such as Wonder Guard Xerneas or Wonder Guard Mega Audino, as well as common Mold Breaker users such as Primal Groudon, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie. Aerilate Mega Rayquaza also loves teammates such as Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Prankster Giratina, as it lacks recovery and can be worn down quickly by Stealth Rock and offensive Pokemon such as Pixilate Mega Diancie. Primal Kyogre provides entry hazard control through Defog and Giratina can threaten and force out opposing set-up sweepers and Wonder Guard users with Encore and Curse. Shadow Tag Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo X and Y are also great teammates, as they are able to trap and remove common Wonder Guard Pokemon that lack Shed Shell such as Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Dragon Claw from Mold Breaker Rayquaza threatens Prankster Giratina more effectively than Dragon Ascent; however, it is hard to fit and usually not worth itrunning over a coverage option. Gear Grind has better rolls than Dragon Ascent to OHKO the common Xerneas, but it mostly isn't worth it because Dragon Ascent usually OHKOes Xerneas anyway, unless an Aerilate set is being used. V-Create is a powerful alternative to Sacred Fire, KOing Mega Steelix after minor chip damage and making Mega Rayquaza slightly easier to imposter-proof; however, its drawbacks mean Mega Rayquaza is usually forced out after using the move once, and it doesn't spread status like Sacred Fire does. A Jolly nature can be used on Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza to outspeed opposing neutral nature Mega Rayquaza, Modest Arceus, and Timid Mega Diancie, and Mega Latios, though the extra pressure Adamant brings against Prankster Giratina is usually better. Mega Rayquaza can also use entry hazards like Spikes and Stealth Rock, as it often forces many switches. Waterfall and Steam Eruption are more accurate alternatives to Crabhammer, but they do not KO Mega Tyranitar after Stealth Rock like Crabhammer does, unless Rayquaza has special aSpecial Attack investment. Close Combat can be used to hit Normal-types like Arceus and Slaking, but is outclassed by Sacred Fire in most cases. Thousand Arrows is another decent option, which hits the that hits Electric-types that resist Mega Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, but is also usually outclassed by Sacred Fire. On Aerilate sets, 56 Speed EVs and either Surf or Steam Eruption can also be used to reliably OHKO max Speed Adamant Primal Groudon.



Checks and Counters
===================

**Prankster Giratina**: Prankster Giratina is one of the few Pokemon that can switch in on most Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza and live to tell the tale. While Choice Band-boosted Dragon Ascent 2HKOes it, it can heal and PP stall with its priority recovery. Additionally, priority status moves like Glare can hinder Mega Rayquaza's ability to consistently threaten foes later in the game. Additionally, some Prankster Giratina sets elect to run Destiny Bond, which can make a Mega Rayquazacut Mega Rayquaza's sweep short.

**Shadow Tag**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, like Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, can consistently trap and KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza with their powerful attacks. Additionally, Perish Song trappers such as Lugia and Arceus commonly run King's Shield, which can remove Rayquaza's strongest asset in its high attack, as well as removing it with Perish Songnd KO it. However, Shadow Tag Mega Mewtwo X is threatened by Aerilate sets.

**Priority Users**: Common priority users like Refrigerate Kyurem-B and Mega Abomasnow, Pixilate Mega Diancie, opposing Aerilate Mega Rayquaza, Extreme Speed Regigigas, and Huge Power + Sucker Punch Dark-types can reliably KO Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza after Dragon Ascent's defense drops. These threats can effectively force a coinflip scenarios, KOing Mega Rayquaza with priority if it stays in and getting good damage with Pursuit if it decides to switch out.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily punishes Mega Rayquaza due to its pivot-heavy playstyle, chipping it every time it switches in. However, Stealth Rock is rather difficult to consistently keep on the field, as a teammate with Defog can remove Stealth Rock and then potentially bring Mega Rayquaza in with a pivot move.

**King's Shield Users**: Activating King's Shield with a contact move potentially nullifies Mega Rayquaza's ability to wallbreak walls and secure KOs. However, King's Shield users must be healthy, as well as sufficiently bulky enough, to switch into Mega Rayquaza and hamper its offensive prowess. Additionally, King's Shield can effectively prevent Aerilate Mega Rayquaza from revenge killing some Mold Breaker Pokemon, the most notable being Primal Groudon.

**Imposter**: Defense drops from Dragon Ascent mean that Imposter users can effectively force out Mold Breaker Mega Rayquaza, even if they don't hold a Choice Band.

**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Scizor can completely wall most Aerilate sets and either force it out with Moonblast, recover HP, or removes entry hazards without much fear. It should be noted, however, that Mega Scizor must fear the rare Sacred Fire, as it is a clean OHKO.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [NToTheN, 569731], [Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [Mbouchon, 515077], [NToTheN, 569731]], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429dex, 277988]]

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implemented and ready for upload, thanks!

 

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Uploaded!

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