Doubles BW Kyurem-B

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Sleep Talk / Ice Beam
item: Choice Band
ability: Teravolt
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • A sky-high Attack stat combined with Choice Band makes Kyurem-B one of the tier's most devastating wallbreakers, capable of decimating the opposing team with its powerful attacks. In fact, Choice Band-boosted Outrage is capable of 2HKOing even foes that resist Dragon, making it difficult for them to switch in to Kyurem-B. This allows Kyurem-B to brute-force its way through defensive cores, gaining quick and decisive advantages for the team.
  • Choice Band further boosts Kyurem-B's high Attack stat. Outrage is the preferred Dragon-type STAB move due to its damage output, while Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that trades damage for reliability, since it allows you to select the target. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent and Politoed, super effectively without relying on Outrage. Sleep Talk bypasses the effects of Spore, allowing Kyurem-B to attack even while asleep. Ice Beam is an option to hit Landorus-T, as Intimidate is a common way of slowing down Kyurem-B.
  • An Adamant nature maximizes Kyurem-B's damage potential. A Jolly nature is an option to outrun Jolly Landorus-T.
  • Even though Kyurem-B cannot select its target, do not be afraid of using Outrage. Choice Band-boosted Outrage can OHKO traditionally bulky neutral hits, such as Amoonguss and Conkeldurr, and can even 2HKO foes that resist Dragon, such as Heatran, which mitigates the inability to select a target.
  • This set benefits from speed control. Thundurus is an excellent teammate, because it can easily slow down faster threats such as Latios. Cresselia is another great teammate due to its access to speed control and ability to threaten Fighting-types such as Conkeldurr and Hitmontop. Landorus-T and Heatran can threaten Steel-types that commonly switch in to Kyurem-B.

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Teravolt
nature: Timid
evs: 168 HP / 8 Def / 108 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • This set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's excellent natural bulk and decent defensive typing to easily set up Substitute on common Pokemon such as Jellicent and Amoonguss. Access to unresisted coverage and reliable super effective coverage makes Kyurem-B great at breaking down the opposing team while its bulk and typing can make it difficult to remove, allowing Kyurem-B to act as a wincon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable STAB attack that hits common Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Thundurus super effectively. Earth Power gives Kyurem-B unresisted coverage and works well with Ice Beam by allowing Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran and Metagross, super effectively.
  • This EV spread outruns Jolly Landorus-T. The Special Attack guarantees a 2HKO on Metagross with Earth Power. The HP investment guarantees that Kyurem-B's Substitute will not be broken by Seismic Toss, while the extra Defense investment allows Kyurem-B to live a Meteor Mash from Metagross.
  • As mentioned previously, Kyurem-B aims to set up Substitute on Pokemon that cannot break it easily, which then allows it to control the game with its unresisted coverage. Substitute also allows Kyurem-B to shield it from a lethal attack, such as Latios's Draco Meteor, which makes it difficult for the opposing Pokemon to reliably trade with Kyurem-B. Therefore, it is best to preserve Kyurem-B's health until it finds an opportunity to use Substitute.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Dragon Claw / Toxic / Draco Meteor
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Teravolt
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Rather than focusing on damage, this set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's reliable Ice-type STAB move to focus on and threaten key Pokemon such as Landorus-T, Thundurus, and Latios. With Choice Scarf, Kyurem-B is capable of outrunning and OHKOing these common threats, giving teams a reliable answer to the pressure posed by these Pokemon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable Ice-type STAB move that hits Landorus-T and Thundurus super effectively. Earth Power allows Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran or Metagross, super effectively. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, which are common switch-ins to this set. Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that is powerful even with minimal Attack investment. Notably, a Dragon-type STAB move matches up better against opposing Kyurem-B and can allow it to OHKO Latios, whereas Ice Beam is only a roll. Since this set lacks high damage output, Toxic can be used to punish common bulky switch-ins such as Cresselia or Gastrodon. Finally, Draco Meteor is a stronger Dragon-type STAB move, albeit less reliable due to the Special Attack drop after its use.
  • Due to the reliance on Speed, this set benefits greatly from teammates that can stop common speed control options. Landorus-T is immune to Thunder Wave and can threaten Thundurus. Similarly, Pokemon that can threaten Steel-types, such as Heatran and Conkeldurr, are excellent teammates. Conkeldurr, in particular, benefits greatly from Kyurem-B's ability to threaten Landorus-T and Latios.

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set order should be CB -> Sub -> Scarf

DaAwesomeDude1 said:
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Sleep Talk / Ice Beam
item: Choice Band
ability: Teravolt
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe 4 SpD, rocks number

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Choice Band makes use of Kyurem-B's high Attack stat to do massive damage to the opposing team. Outrage is a strong STAB attack that is capable of 2HKO'ing even resisted hits, making it difficult for the opponent to switch in to Kyurem-B. Dragon Claw is a second Dragon-type STAB attack that trades damage for reliability, since it allows you to select the target. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, super-effectively without relying on Outrage. Sleep Talk can bypass the effects of Spore, allowing Kyurem-B to attack even while asleep. Ice Beam is an option to hit Landorus-T, as Intimidate is a common way of slowing down Kyurem-B. The point about Kyurem-B being a wallkbreaker on bullet #3 should be put here at #1 instead in order to instantly clarify Kyu-B's niche as an attacker. Saying Kyu-B can do "massive damage" is good but it doesn't tell the full story, necessarily. I recommend focusing on that point and further expanding it to talk about how CBKB is good at forcing its way through a team's defensive backbone for quick, decisive advantages, and then talking about its moves specifically in a later bullet point.
  • Adamant nature maximizes Kyurem-B's damage potential. Jolly nature is an option to outrun Jolly Landorus-T.
  • Kyurem-B acts as a wallbreaker, decimating the opposing team with Choice Band Outrages. As mentioned previously, Outrage can 2HKO even resisted hits, which mitigates the inability to select a target. would also be great to mention outright KOs of traditionally bulky stuff, to further establish how strong of a breaker it really is. example: 252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-Black Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Conkeldurr: 412-486 (99.5 - 117.3%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
  • This set benefits from speed control. Thundurus is an excellent teammate because it can easily slow down faster threats, such as Latios. Cresselia is another great teammate due to access to speed control and ability to threaten Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Hitmontop. Finally, Ground-types, like Landorus-T, and Fire-types, like Heatran, can threaten Steel-types that commonly switch-in to Kyurem-B.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Dragon Claw / Toxic / Draco Meteor
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Teravolt
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Choice Scarf allows Kyurem-B to outrun and OHKO common metagame threats, such as Choice Scarf Landorus-T and Latios. Ice Beam is a reliable Ice-type STAB that hits Landorus-T and Thundurus super-effectively. Earth Power allows Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran or Metagross, super-effectively. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, which are common switch-ins to this set. Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that is powerful even with minimal attack investment. Notably, it allows Kyurem-B to OHKO Latios, whereas Ice Beam is only a roll. Since this set lacks the damage output, Toxic can be used to punish common bulky switch-ins, such as Cresselia or Gastrodon. Finally, Draco Meteor is a stronger Dragon-type STAB albeit less reliable due to the Special Attack drop after its use. Mention Dragon Claw / Draco Meteor for hitting the mirror as well
  • Rather than damage, this set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's reliable Ice-type STAB to focus on and threaten key Pokemon, such as Landorus-T, Thundurus, and Latios. I feel this point here (which is also essentially a rephrasing of Bullet #1's first sentence) should be your lede, as this is essentially the you talking about Scarf's niche specifically. Everything you said in the moves part and how you ordered them is good, but in the grand scheme of the writeup it's basically just saying what the moves do mechanically; stating Scarf KB's niche is different as that would be the justification for why players should be using scarf KB in the first place. Take this point and expand on it, for example with a point about how having Scarf KB essentially relieves its team from being pressured by these would-be threats.
  • Due to the reliance on Speed, this set benefits greatly from teammates that can stop common speed control options. Landorus-T is immune to Thunder Wave and can threaten Thundurus. Similarly, Pokemon that can threaten Steel-types, such as Heatran or Conkeldurr, are excellent teammates. Conkeldurr, in particular, benefits greatly from Kyurem-B's ability to threaten Landorus-T and Latios.

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Teravolt
nature: Timid
evs: 168 HP / 8 Def / 108 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • This set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's excellent natural bulk and decent defensive typing to easily set up Substitute on common Pokemon, such as Jellicent and Amoonguss, thus allowing it to act as a pseudo win-condition. Again, would probably prefer to build on this more as a lede with points on moves on separate bullet point. Something about SubKB being really good at breaking down the opposing team with great SE coverage while also being hard to remove, broad general points like that which talk about how SubKB works. Ice Beam is a reliable STAB attack that hits common Pokemon, such as Landorus-T and Thundurus, super effectively. Earth Power gives Kyurem-B unresisted coverage and works well with Ice Beam by allowing Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran and Metagross, super effectively.
  • This spread outruns Jolly Landorus-T. The Special Attack guarantees a 2HKO on Metagross with Earth Power. The HP investment guarantees that Kyurem-B's Substitutes will not be broken my Seismic Toss while the extra Defense investment allows Kyurem-B to live a Metagross Meteor Mash.
  • As mentioned previously, Kyurem-B aims to set up Substitute on Pokemon that cannot break it easily which then allows it control the game with its unresisted coverage. Therefore, it is best to preserve Kyurem-B's health until it finds an opportunity to use Substitute. Can also talk about how Sub shields it from otherwise lethal hits, such as Latios Draco, which makes it really difficult to trade with for opposing attackers
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DaAwesomeDude1 said:
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Sleep Talk / Ice Beam
item: Choice Band
ability: Teravolt
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • A sky-high Attack stat combined with Choice Band makes Kyurem-B one of the tier's most devastating wallbreakers, capable of decimating the opposing team with its powerful attacks. In fact, Choice Band boosted Outrage is capable of 2HKO'ing even resisted hits, making it difficult for the opponent to switch in to Kyurem-B. This allows Kyurem-B to brute-force its way through defensive cores, gaining quick and decisive advantages for the team.
  • Choice Band further boosts Kyurem-B's high Attack stat. Outrage is the strongest physical Dragon-type STAB attack. Dragon Claw is a second Dragon-type STAB attack that trades damage for reliability, since it allows you to select the target. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent and Politoed Toed dies to band Bolt and not dclaw so it helps illustrate your point, super-effectively without relying on Outrage. Sleep Talk can bypass bypasses the effects of Spore, allowing Kyurem-B to attack even while asleep. Ice Beam is an option to hit Landorus-T, as Intimidate is a common way of slowing down Kyurem-B.
  • Adamant nature maximizes Kyurem-B's damage potential. Jolly nature is an option to outrun Jolly Landorus-T.
  • Even though Kyurem-B cannot select its target, do not be afraid of using Outrage. Choice Band boosted Outrage can OHKO traditionally bulky neutral hits, such as Amoonguss and Conkeldurr and can even 2HKO resisted hits any notable example? one is fine, which mitigates the inability to select a target.
  • This set benefits from speed control. Thundurus is an excellent teammate because it can easily slow down faster threats, such as Latios. Cresselia is another great teammate due to access to speed control and ability to threaten Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Hitmontop. Finally, Ground-types, like Landorus-T, and Fire-types, like Heatran, can threaten Steel-types that commonly switch-in to Kyurem-B.
you could rewrite this last sentence to just say heatran and landorus threaten the steel types that commonly switch in to Kyurem to be a bit more concise, or include gastrodon, don't feel like volc is worth a mention

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Teravolt
nature: Timid
evs: 168 HP / 8 Def / 108 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • This set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's excellent natural bulk and decent defensive typing to easily set up Substitute on common Pokemon, such as Jellicent and Amoonguss. Access to unresisted coverage and reliable super-effective coverage makes Kyurem-B great at breaking down the opposing team while its bulk and typing can make it difficult to remove, thus allowing Kyurem-B to act as a pseudo it may not be clear why it's only a pseudo win condition so you could clarify this or just cut it win-condition.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable STAB attack that hits common Pokemon, such as Landorus-T and Thundurus, super effectively. Earth Power gives Kyurem-B unresisted coverage and works well with Ice Beam by allowing Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran and Metagross, super effectively.
  • This spread outruns Jolly Landorus-T. The Special Attack guarantees a 2HKO on Metagross with Earth Power. The HP investment guarantees that Kyurem-B's Substitutes will not be broken my by Seismic Toss while the extra Defense investment allows Kyurem-B to live a Metagross Meteor Mash. Something like "A Meteor Mash from Metagross" sounds better
  • As mentioned previously, Kyurem-B aims to set up Substitute on Pokemon that cannot break it easily which then allows it control the game with its unresisted coverage. Substitute also allows Kyurem-B to shield it from a lethal attack, such as Latios's Draco Meteor, which makes it difficult for the opposing Pokemon to reliably trade with Kyurem-B. Therefore, it is best to preserve Kyurem-B's health until it finds an opportunity to use Substitute.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Dragon Claw / Toxic / Draco Meteor
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Teravolt
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Rather than damage, this set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's reliable Ice-type STAB to focus on and threaten key Pokemon, such as Landorus-T, Thundurus, and Latios. With a Choice Scarf, Kyurem-B is capable of outrunning and OHKO'ing these common metagame threats, thus giving teams a reliable answer from being pressured by these Pokemon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable Ice-type STAB that hits Landorus-T and Thundurus super-effectively. Earth Power allows Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran or Metagross, super-effectively. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, which are common switch-ins to this set. Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that is powerful even with minimal attack investment. Notably, a Dragon-type STAB matches up better against opposing Kyurem-B and can allow it to OHKO Latios, whereas Ice Beam is only a roll. Since this set lacks the damage output, Toxic can be used to punish common bulky switch-ins, such as Cresselia or Gastrodon. Finally, Draco Meteor is a stronger Dragon-type STAB albeit less reliable due to the Special Attack drop after its use. given how many times these targets and the super effective hits are mentioned in the above 2 paragraphs, I would rework this section to be combined with the above paragraph and keep the focus on how it plays (you already do a good job of this). keep the section on why you run dclaw on a specially invested set, ofc. ask me on discord if you need help / have a question
  • Due to the reliance on Speed, this set benefits greatly from teammates that can stop common speed control options. Landorus-T is immune to Thunder Wave and can threaten Thundurus. Similarly, Pokemon that can threaten Steel-types, such as Heatran or Conkeldurr, are excellent teammates. Conkeldurr, in particular, benefits greatly from Kyurem-B's ability to threaten Landorus-T and Latios.

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hi dou...

1/1 GP Team done
add remove comment
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Sleep Talk / Ice Beam
item: Choice Band
ability: Teravolt
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • A sky-high Attack stat combined with Choice Band makes Kyurem-B one of the tier's most devastating wallbreakers, capable of decimating the opposing team with its powerful attacks. In fact, Choice Band boosted Band-boosted Outrage is capable of 2HKO'ing even resisted hits 2HKOing even foes that resist Dragon, making it difficult for the opponent them to switch into Kyurem-B. This allows Kyurem-B to brute-force its way through defensive cores, gaining quick and decisive advantages for the team.
  • Choice Band further boosts Kyurem-B's high Attack stat. Outrage is the strongest physical Dragon-type STAB attack. this is dex info; you can say something like the following if you'd like to keep the mention but not be so dexy: "Outrage is the preferred Dragon-type STAB move due to its damage output, while Dragon Claw..." Dragon Claw is a second Dragon-type if you implement the prior suggestion, remove "Dragon-type" here STAB attack that trades damage for reliability, since it allows you to select the target. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent and Politoed, super-effectively super effectively without relying on Outrage. Sleep Talk bypasses the effects of Spore, allowing Kyurem-B to attack even while asleep. Ice Beam is an option to hit Landorus-T, as Intimidate is a common way of slowing down Kyurem-B.
  • An Adamant nature maximizes Kyurem-B's damage potential. A Jolly nature is an option to outrun Jolly Landorus-T.
  • Even though Kyurem-B cannot select its target, do not be afraid of using Outrage. Choice Band boosted Band-boosted Outrage can OHKO traditionally bulky neutral hits, such as Amoonguss and Conkeldurr, (ac) and can even 2HKO resisted hits foes that resist Dragon, such as Heatran, which mitigates the inability to select a target.
  • This set benefits from speed control. Thundurus is an excellent teammate, (ac) because it can easily slow down faster threats (rc) such as Latios. Cresselia is another great teammate due to its access to speed control and its ability to threaten Fighting-types (rc) such as Conkeldurr and Hitmontop. Landorus-T and Heatran can threaten Steel-types that commonly switch-in switch in to Kyurem-B.

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Teravolt
nature: Timid
evs: 168 HP / 8 Def / 108 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • This set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's excellent natural bulk and decent defensive typing to easily set up Substitute on common Pokemon (rc) such as Jellicent and Amoonguss. Access to unresisted coverage and reliable super-effective super effective coverage makes Kyurem-B great at breaking down the opposing team while its bulk and typing can make it difficult to remove, thus allowing Kyurem-B to act as a win-condition wincon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable STAB attack that hits common Pokemon (rc) such as Landorus-T and Thundurus (rc) super effectively. Earth Power gives Kyurem-B unresisted coverage and works well with Ice Beam by allowing Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran and Metagross, super effectively.
  • This EV spread outruns Jolly Landorus-T. The Special Attack guarantees a 2HKO on Metagross with Earth Power. The HP investment guarantees that Kyurem-B's Substitutes will not be broken by Seismic Toss, (ac) while the extra Defense investment allows Kyurem-B to live a Meteor Mash from Metagross.
  • As mentioned previously, Kyurem-B aims to set up Substitute on Pokemon that cannot break it easily, (ac) which then allows it to control the game with its unresisted coverage. Substitute also allows Kyurem-B to shield it from a lethal attack, such as Latios's Draco Meteor, which makes it difficult for the opposing Pokemon to reliably trade with Kyurem-B. Therefore, it is best to preserve Kyurem-B's health until it finds an opportunity to use Substitute.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Dragon Claw / Toxic / Draco Meteor
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Teravolt
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Rather than focusing on damage, this set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's reliable Ice-type STAB move to focus on and threaten key Pokemon (rc) such as Landorus-T, Thundurus, and Latios. With a Choice Scarf, Kyurem-B is capable of outrunning and OHKO'ing OHKOing these common metagame threats, thus giving teams a reliable answer from being pressured to the pressure posed by these Pokemon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable Ice-type STAB move that hits Landorus-T and Thundurus super-effectively super effectively. Earth Power allows Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran or Metagross, super-effectively super effectively. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, which are common switch-ins to this set. Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that is powerful even with minimal attack Attack investment. Notably, a Dragon-type STAB move matches up better against opposing Kyurem-B and can allow it to OHKO Latios, whereas Ice Beam is only a roll. Since this set lacks the high damage output, Toxic can be used to punish common bulky switch-ins (rc) such as Cresselia or Gastrodon. Finally, Draco Meteor is a stronger Dragon-type STAB move, (ac) albeit less reliable due to the Special Attack drop after its use.
  • Due to the reliance on Speed, this set benefits greatly from teammates that can stop common speed control options. Landorus-T is immune to Thunder Wave and can threaten Thundurus. Similarly, Pokemon that can threaten Steel-types, such as Heatran or and Conkeldurr, are excellent teammates. Conkeldurr, in particular, benefits greatly from Kyurem-B's ability to threaten Landorus-T and Latios.

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ken said:
hi dou...

1/1 GP Team done
add remove comment
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Sleep Talk / Ice Beam
item: Choice Band
ability: Teravolt
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • A sky-high Attack stat combined with Choice Band makes Kyurem-B one of the tier's most devastating wallbreakers, capable of decimating the opposing team with its powerful attacks. In fact, Choice Band boosted Band-boosted Outrage is capable of 2HKO'ing even resisted hits 2HKOing even foes that resist Dragon, making it difficult for the opponent them to switch into Kyurem-B. This allows Kyurem-B to brute-force its way through defensive cores, gaining quick and decisive advantages for the team.
  • Choice Band further boosts Kyurem-B's high Attack stat. Outrage is the strongest physical Dragon-type STAB attack. this is dex info; you can say something like the following if you'd like to keep the mention but not be so dexy: "Outrage is the preferred Dragon-type STAB move due to its damage output, while Dragon Claw..." Dragon Claw is a second Dragon-type if you implement the prior suggestion, remove "Dragon-type" here STAB attack that trades damage for reliability, since it allows you to select the target. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent and Politoed, super-effectively super effectively without relying on Outrage. Sleep Talk bypasses the effects of Spore, allowing Kyurem-B to attack even while asleep. Ice Beam is an option to hit Landorus-T, as Intimidate is a common way of slowing down Kyurem-B.
  • An Adamant nature maximizes Kyurem-B's damage potential. A Jolly nature is an option to outrun Jolly Landorus-T.
  • Even though Kyurem-B cannot select its target, do not be afraid of using Outrage. Choice Band boosted Band-boosted Outrage can OHKO traditionally bulky neutral hits, such as Amoonguss and Conkeldurr, (ac) and can even 2HKO resisted hits foes that resist Dragon, such as Heatran, which mitigates the inability to select a target.
  • This set benefits from speed control. Thundurus is an excellent teammate, (ac) because it can easily slow down faster threats (rc) such as Latios. Cresselia is another great teammate due to its access to speed control and its ability to threaten Fighting-types (rc) such as Conkeldurr and Hitmontop. Landorus-T and Heatran can threaten Steel-types that commonly switch-in switch in to Kyurem-B.

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Teravolt
nature: Timid
evs: 168 HP / 8 Def / 108 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • This set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's excellent natural bulk and decent defensive typing to easily set up Substitute on common Pokemon (rc) such as Jellicent and Amoonguss. Access to unresisted coverage and reliable super-effective super effective coverage makes Kyurem-B great at breaking down the opposing team while its bulk and typing can make it difficult to remove, thus allowing Kyurem-B to act as a win-condition wincon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable STAB attack that hits common Pokemon (rc) such as Landorus-T and Thundurus (rc) super effectively. Earth Power gives Kyurem-B unresisted coverage and works well with Ice Beam by allowing Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran and Metagross, super effectively.
  • This EV spread outruns Jolly Landorus-T. The Special Attack guarantees a 2HKO on Metagross with Earth Power. The HP investment guarantees that Kyurem-B's Substitutes will not be broken by Seismic Toss, (ac) while the extra Defense investment allows Kyurem-B to live a Meteor Mash from Metagross.
  • As mentioned previously, Kyurem-B aims to set up Substitute on Pokemon that cannot break it easily, (ac) which then allows it to control the game with its unresisted coverage. Substitute also allows Kyurem-B to shield it from a lethal attack, such as Latios's Draco Meteor, which makes it difficult for the opposing Pokemon to reliably trade with Kyurem-B. Therefore, it is best to preserve Kyurem-B's health until it finds an opportunity to use Substitute.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Dragon Claw / Toxic / Draco Meteor
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Teravolt
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Rather than focusing on damage, this set takes advantage of Kyurem-B's reliable Ice-type STAB move to focus on and threaten key Pokemon (rc) such as Landorus-T, Thundurus, and Latios. With a Choice Scarf, Kyurem-B is capable of outrunning and OHKO'ing OHKOing these common metagame threats, thus giving teams a reliable answer from being pressured to the pressure posed by these Pokemon.
  • Ice Beam is a reliable Ice-type STAB move that hits Landorus-T and Thundurus super-effectively super effectively. Earth Power allows Kyurem-B to hit Steel-types, such as Heatran or Metagross, super-effectively super effectively. Fusion Bolt can hit bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, which are common switch-ins to this set. Dragon Claw is a second STAB attack that is powerful even with minimal attack Attack investment. Notably, a Dragon-type STAB move matches up better against opposing Kyurem-B and can allow it to OHKO Latios, whereas Ice Beam is only a roll. Since this set lacks the high damage output, Toxic can be used to punish common bulky switch-ins (rc) such as Cresselia or Gastrodon. Finally, Draco Meteor is a stronger Dragon-type STAB move, (ac) albeit less reliable due to the Special Attack drop after its use.
  • Due to the reliance on Speed, this set benefits greatly from teammates that can stop common speed control options. Landorus-T is immune to Thunder Wave and can threaten Thundurus. Similarly, Pokemon that can threaten Steel-types, such as Heatran or and Conkeldurr, are excellent teammates. Conkeldurr, in particular, benefits greatly from Kyurem-B's ability to threaten Landorus-T and Latios.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/daawesomedude1.228280/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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