National Dex Monotype Best Brother in Pokemon? Nah! According to Google, Its Brock from the Anime. (Mega Latios / Dragon) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Murphy Lawden]

Latios-Mega (M) @ Latiosite
Name: Wallbreaker (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive / Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Mystical Fire / Ice Beam
- Earthquake / Thunderbolt
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Latios proves to be an excellent wallbreaker for Dragon teams thanks to its high offensive stats, solid Speed tier, decent coverage, and valuable Ground immunity that allows it to dismantle common Poison, Fighting, Steel, Water, and Ground team structures. Luster Purge threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Mega Venusaur, Toxapex, and Iron Hands while its potential to lower Special Defense allows Mega Latios to break through common switch-ins like Swampert. Mystical Fire OHKOes Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, while Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types like Hydreigon and the Landorus formes. Earthquake lets Mega Latios muscle past special walls like Alolan Muk, Heatran, and Hisuian Goodra that Choice Specs variants struggle against. Thunderbolt OHKOes Water-types like Barraskewda and Mantine while also guaranteeing a 2HKO on Celesteela. BoltBeam coverage also allows Mega Latios to more effectively break down Flying cores. If running Earthquake, a Naive nature should be used on Mega Latios to ensure a 2HKO on Alolan Muk. Kommo-o partners well with Mega Latios, as it handles Dark-types like Mega Tyranitar and can pick off faster ones like Weavile and Greninja with Vacuum Wave after minimal chip damage. In return, it appreciates Mega Latios's removal of Haze users like Clodsire and Toxapex as well as assistance against Flying teams. Kommo-o and Garchomp can threaten Steel-types like Heatran, Gholdengo, and Ferrothorn as well as special walls like Alolan Muk when Mega Latios lacks Mystical Fire or Earthquake, with Garchomp also providing entry hazard support. Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra form a strong defensive pairing for Mega Latios thanks to their Steel typing and bulk. Archaludon can take on physical attackers like Meowscarada, Ceruledge, and Mega Aerodactyl while also setting Stealth Rock. Hisuian Goodra provides a safe switch-in against Greninja and Tapu Lele. In return, both teammates benefit from Mega Latios's Ground immunity and ability to threaten Fighting- and Ground-types like Keldeo and Gliscor. Choice Scarf Roaring Moon can remove common Choice Scarf users like Latias and Blacephalon, and with U-turn, it can gain momentum against would-be switch-ins like Skarmory, Great Tusk, and Ferrothorn, bringing Mega Latios in safely to threaten them.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/elvira.635656/
Grammar checked by:

 

[Neko]

Copyedit

Latios-Mega (M) @ Latiosite
Name: Wallbreaker (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive / Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Mystical Fire / Ice Beam
- Earthquake / Thunderbolt
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Latios proves to be an excellent wallbreaker for Dragon teams thanks to its high offensive stats, solid Speed tier, decent coverage, and a valuable Ground immunity that allows it to dismantle common Poison, Fighting, Steel, Water, and Ground team structures. Luster Purge threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Mega Venusaur, Toxapex, and Iron Hands while its potential Special Defense drop allows Mega Latios to break through common switch-ins like Swampert and Porygon2 (p2 not coming in, I dont think latos breaks blissey tho…). Mystical Fire OHKOes Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, while Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types like opposing Latios (avoid speedties, lando would be better), Hydreigon, and Ting-Lu (use a different mon meow). Earthquake lets Mega Latios muscle past the likes of Alolan Muk, Heatran, and Hisuian Goodra (this sentence feels not that hype-y enough, mention these are special walls ish too, this kinda makes M.Latos unique over just using specs Latios). Thunderbolt threatens an (remove threatens an, its just an OHKO no?) OHKO on Water-types like Barraskewda and Mantine while also guaranteeing a 2HKO on Celesteela. BoltBeam coverage also allows Mega Latios to more effectively break down Flying cores. If running Earthquake, a Naive nature should be used on Mega Latios to ensure a 2HKO on Alolan Muk. Kommo-o partners well with Mega Latios, as it handles Dark-types like Mega Tyranitar and can pick off faster ones like Weavile and Greninja with Vacuum Wave after minimal chip damage. In return, it appreciates Mega Latios's removal Haze users like Clodsire and Toxapex as well as assistance against Flying teams. Kommo-o and Garchomp can also threatens Steel-types like Heatran, Gholdengo, and Ferrothorn as well as special walls like Alolan Muk when Mega Latios lacks Mystical Fire or Earthquake. Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra form a strong defensive pairing for Mega Latios thanks to their Steel typing and bulk. Archaludon can take on physical attackers like Meowscarada, Ceruledge, and Mega Aerodactyl, while Hisuian Goodra provides a safe switch-in against Greninja and Tapu Lele. In return, both teammates benefit from Mega Latios's Ground immunity and ability to threaten Fighting- and Ground-types like Keldeo and the Landorus formes. Furthermore, Garchomp and Archaludon also provide entry hazard support, making it easier for Mega Latios to break through bulkier targets. (drop garchomp here and just mention hazards on chomp sentence) Choice Scarf Roaring Moon can remove common Choice Scarf users like Latias and Blacephalon.(also pivoting)

Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
Quality checked by:


Grammar checked by:

QC 1/2, ty Murphy Lawden

 

[Elvira]

reviewing this as well, after catto's qc 1 changes everything looks finely tuned. phenomenal work


qc 2/2 done.

 

[Murphy Lawden]

Copyedit

Latios-Mega (M) @ Latiosite
Name: Wallbreaker (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive / Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Mystical Fire / Ice Beam
- Earthquake / Thunderbolt
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Latios proves to be an excellent wallbreaker for Dragon teams thanks to its high offensive stats, solid Speed tier, decent coverage, and a valuable Ground immunity that allows it to dismantle common Poison, Fighting, Steel, Water, and Ground team structures. Luster Purge threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Mega Venusaur, Toxapex, and Iron Hands while its potential Special Defense drop allows Mega Latios to break through common switch-ins like Swampert and Porygon2 (p2 not coming in, I dont think latos breaks blissey tho…). Mystical Fire OHKOes Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, while Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types like opposing Latios (avoid speedties, lando would be better), Hydreigon, and Ting-Lu (use a different mon meow). Earthquake lets Mega Latios muscle past the likes of Alolan Muk, Heatran, and Hisuian Goodra (this sentence feels not that hype-y enough, mention these are special walls ish too, this kinda makes M.Latos unique over just using specs Latios). Thunderbolt threatens an (remove threatens an, its just an OHKO no?) OHKO on Water-types like Barraskewda and Mantine while also guaranteeing a 2HKO on Celesteela. BoltBeam coverage also allows Mega Latios to more effectively break down Flying cores. If running Earthquake, a Naive nature should be used on Mega Latios to ensure a 2HKO on Alolan Muk. Kommo-o partners well with Mega Latios, as it handles Dark-types like Mega Tyranitar and can pick off faster ones like Weavile and Greninja with Vacuum Wave after minimal chip damage. In return, it appreciates Mega Latios's removal Haze users like Clodsire and Toxapex as well as assistance against Flying teams. Kommo-o and Garchomp can also threatens Steel-types like Heatran, Gholdengo, and Ferrothorn as well as special walls like Alolan Muk when Mega Latios lacks Mystical Fire or Earthquake. Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra form a strong defensive pairing for Mega Latios thanks to their Steel typing and bulk. Archaludon can take on physical attackers like Meowscarada, Ceruledge, and Mega Aerodactyl, while Hisuian Goodra provides a safe switch-in against Greninja and Tapu Lele. In return, both teammates benefit from Mega Latios's Ground immunity and ability to threaten Fighting- and Ground-types like Keldeo and the Landorus formes. Furthermore, Garchomp and Archaludon also provide entry hazard support, making it easier for Mega Latios to break through bulkier targets. (drop garchomp here and just mention hazards on chomp sentence) Choice Scarf Roaring Moon can remove common Choice Scarf users like Latias and Blacephalon.(also pivoting)

Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
Quality checked by:


Grammar checked by:

QC 1/2, ty Murphy Lawden

reviewing this as well, after catto's qc 1 changes everything looks finely tuned. phenomenal work


qc 2/2 done.

That was fast! Thanks both!

GP Team

 

[wisteriapurple]

add remove comment GP Team done

Copyedit

Latios-Mega (M) @ Latiosite
Name: Wallbreaker (Dragon)
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive / Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Mystical Fire / Ice Beam
- Earthquake / Thunderbolt
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]

Mega Latios proves to be an excellent wallbreaker for Dragon teams thanks to its high offensive stats, solid Speed tier, decent coverage, and valuable Ground immunity that allows it to dismantle common Poison, Fighting, Steel, Water, and Ground team structures. Luster Purge threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Mega Venusaur, Toxapex, and Iron Hands while its potential to lower Special Defense drop (slight wording change so it reads better) allows Mega Latios to break through common switch-ins like Swampert. Mystical Fire OHKOes Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, while Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types like Hydreigon and the Landorus formes. Earthquake lets Mega Latios muscle past special walls like Alolan Muk, Heatran, and Hisuian Goodra (RC) which that Choice Specs variants struggle against. Thunderbolt OHKOes Water-types like Barraskewda and Mantine while also guaranteeing a 2HKO on Celesteela. BoltBeam coverage also allows Mega Latios to more effectively break down Flying cores. If running Earthquake, a Naive nature should be used on Mega Latios to ensure a 2HKO on Alolan Muk. Kommo-o partners well with Mega Latios, as it handles Dark-types like Mega Tyranitar and can pick off faster ones like Weavile and Greninja with Vacuum Wave after minimal chip damage. In return, it appreciates Mega Latios's removal of Haze users like Clodsire and Toxapex as well as assistance against Flying teams. Kommo-o and Garchomp can threaten Steel-types like Heatran, Gholdengo, and Ferrothorn as well as special walls like Alolan Muk (RC) when Mega Latios lacks Mystical Fire or Earthquake, with Garchomp also providing entry hazard support. Archaludon and Hisuian Goodra form a strong defensive pairing for Mega Latios thanks to their Steel typing and bulk. Archaludon can take on physical attackers like Meowscarada, Ceruledge, and Mega Aerodactyl while also setting Stealth Rock. Hisuian Goodra provides a safe switch-in against Greninja and Tapu Lele. In return, both teammates benefit from Mega Latios's Ground immunity and ability to threaten Fighting- and Ground-types like Keldeo and Gliscor. Choice Scarf Roaring Moon can remove common Choice Scarf users like Latias and Blacephalon, and with U-turn, it can gain momentum against would-be switch-ins like Skarmory, Great Tusk, and Ferrothorn, bringing Mega Latios in safely to threaten them.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/elvira.635656/
Grammar checked by: