[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
tera type: Ghost / Dragon
ability: Infiltrator / Clear Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Equipped with Choice Specs, Dragapult combines its great Speed and lethal STAB combination with the high Base Power of Draco Meteor and the disruptive nature of Shadow Ball's Special Defense drops to become one of OU's premier wallbreakers. Flamethrower targets Kingambit, the only OU Pokemon that resists both of Dragapult's STAB moves, and OHKOes the likes of Scizor and offensive Iron Treads. Fire Blast may be used instead to ensure OHKOs against offensive Kingambit and bulky Rillaboom while further pressuring Corviknight and bulky variants of Iron Treads at the cost of accuracy. U-turn allows Dragapult to safely pivot on predicted switches, easing the need of prediction while chipping at the likes of Ting-Lu and Blissey in the process. A Timid nature allows Dragapult to get the jump on Zamazenta, Darkrai, and +1 Adamant Dragonite, as well as Speed tie with opposing Dragapult; a Modest nature may be considered to enhance Dragapult's wallbreaking power, with Draco Meteor netting OHKOs against the likes of Tornadus-T and Ogerpon-W. Infiltrator proves effective against Substitute users such as Kyurem and Iron Moth, both of which Dragapult threatens to KO with Draco Meteor, as well as against Aurora Veil and dual screens teams, which often use Pokemon like Darkrai and offensive Gliscor which can't stand Dragapult's attacks. Clear Body may also be used as a countermeasure against Pecharunt's Parting Shot, as well as Sticky Web teams, which often feature Pokemon such as Gholdengo and Great Tusk that are greatly threatened by Dragapult. Tera Ghost boosts Dragapult's Shadow Ball, netting 2HKOs against Clefable and Assault Vest Tornadus-T after Stealth Rock, whilealso removing its weaknesses to attacks such as Iron Valiant and Enamorus's Moonblast and Weavile's Ice Shard. Similarly, Tera Dragon boosts Dragapult's Draco Meteor, allowing it to 2HKO Garganacl and heavily chip at Ting-Lu, while removing its weaknesses to Kingambit's Sucker Punch, Darkrai's Dark Pulse, and Ceruledge's Shadow Sneak.
Choice Specs Dragapult often finds itself on bulky offense and offense teams where its wallbreaking prowess and speed control shine. Ogerpon-W appreciates Dragapult's ability to scare Dragon-types such as Raging Bolt, Kyurem, and Hydrapple; in turn, it aids Dragapult against specially defensive walls such as Ting-Lu, Blissey, and Assault Vest Alomomola and Primarina, with both being able to bring each other safely on the field with U-turn. Similarly, Kingambit appreciates Dragapult pressuring physical walls such as Dondozo, Great Tusk, and Zamazenta, while it assists Dragapult against opposing Ghost-types such as Gholdengo and Pecharunt when Dragapult is locked into an undesirable move and against Tera Fairy Garganacl, which can take on both of Dragapult's STAB moves. Great Tusk, Landorus-T, and Corviknight aid against Kingambit, which may use a Choice-locked Dragapult as an opportunity to set up, and they can either remove or prevent entry hazards from being set up and weakening Dragapult, thanks to Rapid Spin, Taunt, and Defog, respectively. Furthermore, Great Tusk and Landorus-T provide Stealth Rock support to chip foes such as Assault Vest Tornadus-T and Enamorus to put them in range of Dragapult's attacks, while Landorus-T and Corviknight can act as pivots with U-turn to bring Dragapult safely on the field. Galarian Slowking and Iron Crown can deal with Fairy-types such as Clefable and Galarian Weezing looking to exploit Dragapult being locked into Draco Meteor. Iron Valiant aids Dragapult against Dark-types such as Hisuian Samurott, Ting-Lu, and Kingambit, as well as weakening shared checks such as Primarina and Assault Vest Tornadus-T. With Booster Energy, Iron Valiant is also able to provide extra speed control alongside Dragapult, particularly outpacing foes faster than Dragapult such as Deoxys-S, Choice Scarf Gholdengo, and +1 Kyurem.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/setsu.548068/
Quality checked by:
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
tera type: Ghost / Dragon
ability: Infiltrator / Clear Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Equipped with Choice Specs, Dragapult combines its great Speed and lethal STAB combination with the high Base Power of Draco Meteor and the disruptive nature of Shadow Ball's Special Defense drops to become one of OU's premier wallbreakers. Flamethrower targets Kingambit, the only OU Pokemon that resists both of Dragapult's STAB moves, and OHKOes the likes of Scizor and offensive Iron Treads. Fire Blast may be used instead to ensure OHKOs against offensive Kingambit and bulky Rillaboom while further pressuring Corviknight and bulky variants of Iron Treads at the cost of accuracy. U-turn allows Dragapult to safely pivot on predicted switches, easing the need of prediction while chipping at the likes of Ting-Lu and Blissey in the process. A Timid nature allows Dragapult to get the jump on Zamazenta, Darkrai, and +1 Adamant Dragonite, as well as Speed tie with opposing Dragapult; a Modest nature may be considered to enhance Dragapult's wallbreaking power, with Draco Meteor netting OHKOs against the likes of Tornadus-T and Ogerpon-W. Infiltrator proves effective against Substitute users such as Kyurem and Iron Moth, both of which Dragapult threatens to KO with Draco Meteor, as well as against Aurora Veil and dual screens teams, which often use Pokemon like Darkrai and offensive Gliscor which can't stand Dragapult's attacks. Clear Body may also be used as a countermeasure against Pecharunt's Parting Shot, as well as Sticky Web teams, which often feature Pokemon such as Gholdengo and Great Tusk that are greatly threatened by Dragapult. Tera Ghost boosts Dragapult's Shadow Ball, netting 2HKOs against Clefable and Assault Vest Tornadus-T after Stealth Rock, whilealso removing its weaknesses to attacks such as Iron Valiant and Enamorus's Moonblast and Weavile's Ice Shard. Similarly, Tera Dragon boosts Dragapult's Draco Meteor, allowing it to 2HKO Garganacl and heavily chip at Ting-Lu, while removing its weaknesses to Kingambit's Sucker Punch, Darkrai's Dark Pulse, and Ceruledge's Shadow Sneak.
Choice Specs Dragapult often finds itself on bulky offense and offense teams where its wallbreaking prowess and speed control shine. Ogerpon-W appreciates Dragapult's ability to scare Dragon-types such as Raging Bolt, Kyurem, and Hydrapple; in turn, it aids Dragapult against specially defensive walls such as Ting-Lu, Blissey, and Assault Vest Alomomola and Primarina, with both being able to bring each other safely on the field with U-turn. Similarly, Kingambit appreciates Dragapult pressuring physical walls such as Dondozo, Great Tusk, and Zamazenta, while it assists Dragapult against opposing Ghost-types such as Gholdengo and Pecharunt when Dragapult is locked into an undesirable move and against Tera Fairy Garganacl, which can take on both of Dragapult's STAB moves. Great Tusk, Landorus-T, and Corviknight aid against Kingambit, which may use a Choice-locked Dragapult as an opportunity to set up, and they can either remove or prevent entry hazards from being set up and weakening Dragapult, thanks to Rapid Spin, Taunt, and Defog, respectively. Furthermore, Great Tusk and Landorus-T provide Stealth Rock support to chip foes such as Assault Vest Tornadus-T and Enamorus to put them in range of Dragapult's attacks, while Landorus-T and Corviknight can act as pivots with U-turn to bring Dragapult safely on the field. Galarian Slowking and Iron Crown can deal with Fairy-types such as Clefable and Galarian Weezing looking to exploit Dragapult being locked into Draco Meteor. Iron Valiant aids Dragapult against Dark-types such as Hisuian Samurott, Ting-Lu, and Kingambit, as well as weakening shared checks such as Primarina and Assault Vest Tornadus-T. With Booster Energy, Iron Valiant is also able to provide extra speed control alongside Dragapult, particularly outpacing foes faster than Dragapult such as Deoxys-S, Choice Scarf Gholdengo, and +1 Kyurem.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/setsu.548068/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/stads.110504/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tysonslayer.349443/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ethanlac.391343/
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