AG Choice Specs Kyogre

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Thunder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Kyogre is one of the most threatening wallbreakers in AG due to its solid Special Attack stat, outstanding movepool, and Drizzle, allowing it to dismantle weakened teams or teams lacking a sturdy Water-resistant Pokemon. Water Spout is Kyogre's most spammable move at full health and can even 2HKO otherwise-reliable checks such as Ferrothorn, Giratina, and Chansey. However, Kyogre should only attempt to 2HKO Ferrothorn on a switch, since it will risk being worn down by Leech Seed or getting heavily damaged by Power Whip. Origin Pulse is run for when Kyogre is weakened but still hits very hard, although it misses out on the aforementioned 2HKOs. Ice Beam hits Giratina, Zekrom, and Rayquaza and OHKOes offensive Eternatus after Stealth Rock damage on the switch. Thunder nails opposing Kyogre, 2HKOes offensive Palkia, and forces Ditto to lock into it, while also being consistent under Kyogre's rain. A Timid nature with maximum Speed investment allows Kyogre to outspeed unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal, outspeed Calyrex-S and Jolly Zacian-C with Sticky Web support, and Speed tie with offensive Groudon. Kyogre is best used as an early-game wallbreaker due to its ability to force out foes like Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, and Zygarde-C while weakening traditional checks like Blissey and Ferrothorn for its teammates. It's often vital to keep Kyogre as healthy as possible so it can maximize Water Spout's power and spam it against the opposing team.

Kyogre's best fit is on hyper offense teams, but it can also find a spot on bulky offense teams. On hyper offense teams, Kyogre greatly appreciates Sticky Web from Shuckle, which allows it to outspeed more threats such as Calyrex-S and Zacian-C. It also likes Excadrill setting Stealth Rock as well as clearing entry hazards with Rapid Spin so Kyogre can stay as healthy as possible. Teammates that can deal with Water-resistant Pokemon like Eternatus, Palkia, Ferrothorn, and Giratina, such as Zacian-C, Xerneas, and Eternatus, are appreciated. Zacian-C and Xerneas benefit from Kyogre's rain, as it weakens Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun, making it a less effective check against the two. Pokemon like Life Orb Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Groudon appreciate Kyogre pressuring their checks like Tyranitar, Yveltal, and Zygarde-C, respectively. In return, they are able to defeat the aforementioned checks to Kyogre. On bulky offense teams without Sticky Web, Kyogre's teammates must be able to check fast threats. For example, Yveltal can check Calyrex-S, and Necrozma-DM can check Zacian-C. Kyogre also greatly appreciates paralysis support from teammates like Thunder Wave Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Glare Zygarde-C allowing it to outspeed more threats.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A Modest nature can be used to have a better chance of KOing foes, notably offensive Eternatus and Kyurem-W after some chip damage, but is generally worse than Timid because it keeps Kyogre from outspeeding foes like unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal. Even on Sticky Web teams, Timid Kyogre can always outspeed Jolly Zacian-C and non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S. Sheer Cold is an option to pressure switch-ins such as Eternatus and Palkia, but it is generally not worthwhile due to its very low accuracy and it being hard to justify forgoing a coverage move for.

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

**Bulky Dragon-types**: Bulky Dragon-types such as Eternatus, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can reliably check Kyogre due to their bulk and useful typing against it. Offensive Dragon-types such as Life Orb Eternatus, Rayquaza, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can outspeed and force out or KO Kyogre with their STAB moves.

**Blissey**: Blissey's monstrous special bulk paired with a Utility Umbrella allows it to threaten Kyogre. It can wear Kyogre down with Seismic Toss, cripple it with Toxic, weaken it with Confide, or slow pivot out to a teammate with Teleport.

**Lugia**: Lugia with Speed investment can always outspeed Kyogre and use Toxic against it, proceeding to stall out its moves with Roost and Multiscale. However, Kyogre's teammates can deactivate its Multiscale, as can Kyogre's Max Hailstorm, making it vulnerable.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, Sucker Punch Yveltal, and Zacian-C can all outspeed Choice Specs Kyogre due to its average Speed stat. However, Sticky Web support from Shuckle allows Kyogre to outspeed most of these threats. Ditto can also revenge kill Kyogre by using Thunder, but Kyogre's teammates are able to take advantage of Ditto being locked into a single non-STAB move, especially if Ditto's team has already used its Dynamax. Kyogre can also circumvent the aforementioned revenge killers easily through Dynamax's HP boost.

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Thunder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
With a Choice Specs equipped, Kyogre is one of the most threatening dreadful [dreadful implies that it's not very good] wallbreakers in AG due to its a solid Special Attack stat, outstanding movepool, and Drizzle, allowing it to dismantle weakened or unprepared teams lacking a sturdy Water resist. Water Spout is Kyogre's most spammable reliable move at full health and can even 2HKO otherwise reliable checks such as Ferrothorn, Giratina, and Chansey. However, Kyogre should only attempt to 2HKO Ferrothorn on a switch, since it will risk being worn down by Leech Seed or get heavily damaged if Ferrothorn is it's running Power Whip. Origin Pulse is more situationally used when Kyogre is weakened, but still hits very hard, although it misses out on several 2hkoes. Ice Beam hits Giratina, Zekrom, Rayquaza, and OHKOes offensive Eternatus after Stealth Rock damage on the switch. Thunder nails opposing Kyogre, 2HKOes offensive Palkia, and locks Ditto into Thunder, while also being consistent due to its perfect accuracy under rain. A Timid nature with maximum Speed investment allows Kyogre to outspeed unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal, while speed tying with opposing offensive Groudeon. Kyogre is best used mid- or late-game once all of its checks are weakened or removed, or as a way to force out foes like Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, or Zygarde-C early-game. It's often vital more than necessary to keep Kyogre as healthy as possible so it can maximize Water Spout's power and spam it against the opposing team.

Kyogre's best fit is on hyper offense teams, but it can also find a spot on bulky offense teams. On hyper offense teams, Kyogre greatly appreciates Sticky Web from Shuckle, as it can outspeed more threats such as Calyrex-S, Zacian-C, and Hasty or Timid Yveltal Eternatus from it. It also likes Excadrill being able to use Stealth Rock while having access to Rapid Spin, so opposing entry hazards like Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes can be removed, helping Kyogre to stay as healthy as possible. Teammates that can deal with Pokemon that resist Water-type moves like Eternatus, Palkia, Ferrothorn, and Giratina such as Zacian-C, Xerneas, and Eternatus are appreciated. Zacian-C and Xerneas benefit from Kyogre's rain, as it allows Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun to be weakened, making it a less effective check aganst the two. Pokemon like Life Orb Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Groudon appreciate Kyogre pressuring their checks like Tyranitar, Yveltal, and Zygarde-C, respectively. In return, they are able to defeat the aforementioned checks to Kyogre. On bulky offensive teams without Sticky Web, Kyogre's teammates are able to check fast threats. For example, Yveltal can check Calyrex-S, and Necrozma-DM can check Zacian-C. Kyogre can also greatly appreciate paralysis support from teammates like Thunder Wave Necrozma-DM, allowing to to outspeed more threats.

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

A Modest nature can be used to have a better chance of KOing foes, notably offensive Eternatus and Kyurem-W after some chip damage, but is less preferred over generally worse than Timid due to its lower less Speed, keeping making it from unable to outspeeding foes like unboosted Xerneas and Yveltal. Even on Sticky Web teams, a Timid Kyogre can always outspeed a non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S as well. Sheer Cold is optional to pressure OHKO switch-ins such as Eternatus and Palkia, but is generally not worthwhile due to its very low accuracy and is hard to fit as well, as using it means forgoing a coverage move.

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

**Water-resistant Pokemon**: Bulky Pokemon that resist Water-type moves such as Eternatus, Palkia, and Ferrothorn can be are all very reliable checks to Kyogre due to their useful bulk and typing against it, although Ferrothorn is 2HKOed on the switch in by Water Spout from full-health Kyogre. Offensive Dragon-types such as Life Orb Eternatus, Rayquaza, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can outspeed and force out or KO Kyogre with their STAB moves.

**Shedinja**: Although quite uncommon, Shedinja completely walls Kyogre due to Wonder Guard and can cripple it with Toxic or pivot an opposing teammate in with Baton Pass.

**Blissey**: Blissey's monstrous special bulk paired with a Utility Umbrella allow it to threaten Kyogre. It can wear Kyogre it down with Seismic Toss, cripple it with Toxic, or weaken it with Confide, or slow pivot out to a teammate with Teleport.

**Lugia**: A Lugia with Speed investment can always outspeed Kyogre and use Toxic against it, proceeding to stall out its moves with Roost and Multiscale. However, Lugia can be taken advantage of by Kyogre's teammates which can and deactivate its Multiscale, and Max Hailstorm from Kyogre also prevents the effects of Multiscale from staying intact.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, Rayquaza, Sucker Punch Yveltal, and Zacian-C can all outspeed Choice Specs Kyogre due to its average Speed stat. However, Sticky Web support from Shuckle is able to allow Kyogre to outspeed most of these threats. Ditto can also revenge kill Kyogre by using Thunder, but its teammates are able to take advantage of Ditto being locked into a single move, especially if the opponent has already used their Dynamax. without the effects of Dynamax being present.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
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- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Thunder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Kyogre is one of the most threatening wallbreakers in AG due to its solid Special Attack stat, outstanding movepool, and Drizzle, allowing it to dismantle weakened or unprepared teams lacking a sturdy Water resist. Water Spout is Kyogre's most spammable move at full health and can even 2HKO otherwise reliable checks such as Ferrothorn, Giratina, and Chansey. However, Kyogre should only attempt to 2HKO Ferrothorn on a switch, since it will risk being worn down by Leech Seed or get heavily damaged if Ferrothorn is running by Power Whip. Origin Pulse is more situationally used when Kyogre is weakened, but still hits very hard, although it misses out on several the aforementioned 2HKOes. Ice Beam hits Giratina, Zekrom, Rayquaza, and OHKOes offensive Eternatus after Stealth Rock damage on the switch. Thunder nails opposing Kyogre, 2HKOes offensive Palkia, and locks Ditto into Thunder, while also being consistent due to its perfect accuracy under rain. A Timid nature with maximum Speed investment allows Kyogre to outspeed unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal, while speed tying with opposing offensive Groudon. -it also ensures you outspeed Calyrex-S and Jolly Zacian-C with Sticky Web support- Kyogre is best used mid- or late-game once all of its checks are weakened or removed -this isn't exactly true, Choice Specs Kyogre is much better off being an early-game wallbreaker, since it has a tendency to break through traditional checks itself and pave the path for teammates; it's also forced out quite easily, making it not that good of a late-game cleaner- or as a way to force out foes like Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, or Zygarde-C early-game. It's often vital to keep Kyogre as healthy as possible so it can maximize Water Spout's power and spam it against the opposing team.

Kyogre's best fit is on hyper offense teams, but it can also find a spot on bulky offense teams. On hyper offense teams, Kyogre greatly appreciates Sticky Web from Shuckle, as it can outspeed more threats such as Calyrex-S and Zacian-C. It also likes Excadrill being able to use Stealth Rock while having access to Rapid Spin, so opposing entry hazards like Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes can be removed, helping Kyogre to stay as healthy as possible. Teammates that can deal with Water-resistant Pokemon like Eternatus, Palkia, Ferrothorn, and Giratina such as Zacian-C, Xerneas, and Eternatus are appreciated. Zacian-C and Xerneas benefit from Kyogre's rain, as it allows Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun to be weakened, making it a less effective check against the two. Pokemon like Life Orb Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Groudon appreciate Kyogre pressuring their checks like Tyranitar, Yveltal, and Zygarde-C, respectively. In return, they are able to defeat the aforementioned checks to Kyogre. On bulky offensive teams without Sticky Web, Kyogre's teammates are must be able to check fast threats. For example, Yveltal can check Calyrex-S, and Necrozma-DM can check Zacian-C. Kyogre can also greatly appreciate paralysis support from teammates like Thunder Wave Necrozma-DM and Ho-Oh, and Glare-Zygarde-C, allowing to to outspeed more threats.

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

A Modest nature can be used to have a better chance of KOing foes, notably offensive Eternatus and Kyurem-W after some chip damage, but is generally worse than Timid due to its lower Speed, keeping it from outspeeding foes like unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal. Even on Sticky Web teams, a Timid Kyogre can always outspeed Jolly Zacian-C and a non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S as well. Sheer Cold is optional to pressure switch-ins such as Eternatus and Palkia, but is generally not worthwhile due to its very low accuracy and is hard to fit as well, as using it means forgoing a coverage move.

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

**Water-resistant Pokemon Bulky Dragon-types**: Bulky Pokemon that resist Water-type moves Dragon-types such as Eternatus, Palkia, and Ferrothorn Kyurem-W can be very reliable checks to Kyogre due to their useful bulk and typing against it, although Ferrothorn is 2HKOed on the switch in by Water Spout from full-health Kyogre -this is why we don't mention Ferrothorn; the best it can try to do is catch Kyogre off guard with Max Overgrowth but even so, that's an unfavorable situation for the Ferrothorn player-. Offensive Dragon-types such as Life Orb Eternatus, Rayquaza, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can outspeed and force out or KO Kyogre with their STAB moves.

**Shedinja**: Although quite uncommon, Shedinja completely walls Kyogre due to Wonder Guard and can cripple it with Toxic or pivot an opposing teammate in with Baton Pass. -this isn't quite true, Shedinja falters to Max Hailstorm-

**Blissey**: Blissey's monstrous special bulk paired with a Utility Umbrella allow it to threaten Kyogre. It can wear Kyogre down with Seismic Toss, cripple it with Toxic, weaken it with Confide, or slow pivot out to a teammate with Teleport.

**Lugia**: A Lugia with Speed investment can always outspeed Kyogre and use Toxic against it, proceeding to stall out its moves with Roost and Multiscale. However, Lugia can be taken advantage of by Kyogre's teammates which can deactivate its Multiscale, and Max Hailstorm from Kyogre also prevents the effects of Multiscale from staying intact.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, Rayquaza, Sucker Punch Yveltal, and Zacian-C can all outspeed Choice Specs Kyogre due to its average Speed stat. However, Sticky Web support from Shuckle is able to allow Kyogre to outspeed most of these threats. Ditto can also revenge kill Kyogre by using Thunder, but its teammates are able to take advantage of Ditto being locked into a single move, especially if the opponent has already used their Dynamax. -be sure to mention that Kyogre can circumvent revenge killers easily with Dynamax-

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Quality checked by: [[Geysers, 426798], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Thunder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Kyogre is one of the most threatening wallbreakers in AG due to its solid Special Attack stat, outstanding movepool, and Drizzle, allowing it to dismantle weakened or unprepared teams lacking a sturdy Water-resistant Pokemon. Water Spout is Kyogre's most spammable move at full health and can even 2HKO otherwise-(AH)reliable checks such as Ferrothorn, Giratina, and Chansey. However, Kyogre should only attempt to 2HKO Ferrothorn on a switch, since it will risk being worn down by Leech Seed or getting heavily damaged by Power Whip. Origin Pulse is more situationally used when Kyogre is weakened,(remove) but still hits very hard, although it misses out on the aforementioned 2HKOes. Ice Beam hits Giratina, Zekrom, and Rayquaza, and OHKOes offensive Eternatus after Stealth Rock damage on the switch. Thunder nails opposing Kyogre, 2HKOes offensive Palkia, and locks Ditto into Thunderforces Ditto to lock into it, while also being consistent due to its perfect accuracy under rain. A Timid nature with maximum Speed investment allows Kyogre to outspeed unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal, outspeed Calyrex-S and Jolly Zacian-C with Sticky Web support, and sSpeed tie with opposing offensive Groudon. Kyogre is best used as an early-game wallbreaker due to its capability of forcing out foes like Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, orand Zygarde-C while weakening traditional checks like Blissey and Ferrothorn for its teammates. It's often vital to keep Kyogre as healthy as possible so it can maximize Water Spout's power and spam it against the opposing team.

Kyogre's best fit is on hyper offense teams, but it can also find a spot on bulky offense teams. On hyper offense teams, Kyogre greatly appreciates Sticky Web from Shuckle, as it canallows the former to outspeed more threats such as Calyrex-S and Zacian-C. It also likes Excadrill being able to use Stealth Rock while having access to Rapid Spin, so that opposing entry hazards can be removed, helping Kyogre to stay as healthy as possible. Teammates that can deal with Water-resistant Pokemon like Eternatus, Palkia, Ferrothorn, and Giratina such as Zacian-C, Xerneas, and Eternatus are appreciated. Zacian-C and Xerneas benefit from Kyogre's rain, as it allows Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun to be weakened, making it a less effective check against the two. Pokemon like Life Orb Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Groudon appreciate Kyogre pressuring their checks like Tyranitar, Yveltal, and Zygarde-C, respectively. In return, they are able to defeat the aforementioned checks to Kyogre. On bulky offensive teams without Sticky Web, Kyogre's teammates must be able to check fast threats. For example, Yveltal can check Calyrex-S, and Necrozma-DM can check Zacian-C. Kyogre can also greatly appreciate paralysis support from teammates like Thunder Wave Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Glare-(RH) Zygarde-C, allowing ito to outspeed more threats.

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

A Modest nature can be used to have a better chance of KOing foes, notably offensive Eternatus and Kyurem-W after some chip damage, but is generally worse than Timid due to its lower Speed, keeping itKyogre from outspeeding foes like unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal. Even on Sticky Web teams, a Timid Kyogre can always outspeed Jolly Zacian-C and a non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S as well. Sheer Cold is optional to pressure switch-ins such as Eternatus and Palkia, but it is generally not worthwhile due to its very low accuracy and is hard to fit as well, as using it means forgoing a coverage move.

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

**Bulky Dragon-types**: Bulky Dragon-types such as Eternatus, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can be very reliable checks to Kyogre due to their useful bulk and typing against it. Offensive Dragon-types such as Life Orb Eternatus, Rayquaza, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can outspeed and force out or KO Kyogre with their STAB moves.

**Blissey**: Blissey's monstrous special bulk paired with a Utility Umbrella allows it to threaten Kyogre. It can wear Kyogre down with Seismic Toss, cripple it with Toxic, weaken it with Confide, or slow pivot out to a teammate with Teleport.

**Lugia**: A Lugia with Speed investment can always outspeed Kyogre and use Toxic against it, proceeding to stall out its moves with Roost and Multiscale. However, Lugia can be taken advantage of by Kyogre's teammates whichthat can deactivate its Multiscale, and Max Hailstorm from Kyogre also prevents the effects of Multiscale from staying intact.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, Sucker Punch Yveltal, and Zacian-C can all outspeed Choice Specs Kyogre due to its average Speed stat. However, Sticky Web support from Shuckle is able to allow Kyogre to outspeed most of these threats. Ditto can also revenge kill Kyogre by using Thunder, but its teammates are able to take advantage of Ditto being locked into a single move, especially if the opponent has already used their Dynamax. Kyogre can also circumvent the aforementioned revenge killers easily through Dynamax, tanking more attacks.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Quality checked by: [[Geysers, 426798], [Guard, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1lotiasite, 302985], [username2, userid2]]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Thunder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Kyogre is one of the most threatening wallbreakers in AG due to its solid Special Attack stat, outstanding movepool, and Drizzle, allowing it to dismantle weakened or unprepared teams or teams lacking a sturdy Water-resistant Pokemon. Water Spout is Kyogre's most spammable move at full health and can even 2HKO otherwise-reliable checks such as Ferrothorn, Giratina, and Chansey. However, Kyogre should only attempt to 2HKO Ferrothorn on a switch, since it will risk being worn down by Leech Seed or getting heavily damaged by Power Whip. Origin Pulse is more situationally used run for when Kyogre is weakened but still hits very hard, although it misses out on the aforementioned 2HKOs. Ice Beam hits Giratina, Zekrom, and Rayquaza and OHKOes offensive Eternatus after Stealth Rock damage on the switch. Thunder nails opposing Kyogre, 2HKOes offensive Palkia, and forces Ditto to lock into it, while also being consistent due to its perfect accuracy under Kyogre's rain. A Timid nature with maximum Speed investment allows Kyogre to outspeed unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal, outspeed Calyrex-S and Jolly Zacian-C with Sticky Web support, and Speed tie with opposing offensive Groudon. Kyogre is best used as an early-game wallbreaker due to its capability of forcing ability to force out foes like Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, Tyranitar, and Zygarde-C while weakening traditional checks like Blissey and Ferrothorn for its teammates. It's often vital to keep Kyogre as healthy as possible so it can maximize Water Spout's power and spam it against the opposing team.

Kyogre's best fit is on hyper offense teams, but it can also find a spot on bulky offense teams. On hyper offense teams, Kyogre greatly appreciates Sticky Web from Shuckle, as it allows the former which allows it to outspeed more threats such as Calyrex-S and Zacian-C. It also likes Excadrill being able to use Stealth Rock while having access to Rapid Spin so that opposing entry hazards can be removed, helping Kyogre to setting Stealth Rock as well as clearing entry hazards with Rapid Spin so Kyogre can stay as healthy as possible. Teammates that can deal with Water-resistant Pokemon like Eternatus, Palkia, Ferrothorn, and Giratina, (AC) such as Zacian-C, Xerneas, and Eternatus, (AC) are appreciated. Zacian-C and Xerneas benefit from Kyogre's rain, as it allows Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun to be weakened weakens Necrozma-DM's Morning Sun, making it a less effective check against the two. Pokemon like Life Orb Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Groudon appreciate Kyogre pressuring their checks like Tyranitar, Yveltal, and Zygarde-C, respectively. In return, they are able to defeat the aforementioned checks to Kyogre. On bulky offensive offense teams without Sticky Web, Kyogre's teammates must be able to check fast threats. For example, Yveltal can check Calyrex-S, and Necrozma-DM can check Zacian-C. Kyogre can also greatly appreciates paralysis support from teammates like Thunder Wave Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Glare Zygarde-C (RC) allowing it to outspeed more threats.

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

A Modest nature can be used to have a better chance of KOing foes, notably offensive Eternatus and Kyurem-W after some chip damage, but is generally worse than Timid due to its lower Speed, keeping because it keeps Kyogre from outspeeding foes like unboosted Xerneas and Rash or Modest Yveltal. Even on Sticky Web teams, Timid Kyogre can always outspeed Jolly Zacian-C and non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S as well. Sheer Cold is optional an option to pressure switch-ins such as Eternatus and Palkia, but it is generally not worthwhile due to its very low accuracy and is hard to fit as well, as using it means it being hard to justify forgoing a coverage move for.

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

**Bulky Dragon-types**: Bulky Dragon-types such as Eternatus, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can be are (or like "can (reliably) check Kyogre" if you want it less assertive) very reliable checks to Kyogre due to their useful bulk and useful typing against it. Offensive Dragon-types such as Life Orb Eternatus, Rayquaza, Palkia, and Kyurem-W can outspeed and force out or KO Kyogre with their STAB moves.

**Blissey**: Blissey's monstrous special bulk paired with a Utility Umbrella allows it to threaten Kyogre. It can wear Kyogre down with Seismic Toss, cripple it with Toxic, weaken it with Confide, or slow pivot out to a teammate with Teleport.

**Lugia**: Lugia with Speed investment can always outspeed Kyogre and use Toxic against it, proceeding to stall out its moves with Roost and Multiscale. However, Lugia can be taken advantage of by Kyogre's teammates that can deactivate its Multiscale, and Max Hailstorm from Kyogre also prevents the effects of Multiscale from staying intact. Kyogre's teammates can deactivate its Multiscale, as can Kyogre's Max Hailstorm, making it vulnerable.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, Sucker Punch Yveltal, and Zacian-C can all outspeed Choice Specs Kyogre due to its average Speed stat. However, Sticky Web support from Shuckle is able to allows Kyogre to outspeed most of these threats. Ditto can also revenge kill Kyogre by using Thunder, but its Kyogre's teammates are able to take advantage of Ditto being locked into a single non-STAB move, especially if the opponent has already used their Ditto's team has already used its Dynamax. Kyogre can also circumvent the aforementioned revenge killers easily through Dynamax, tanking more attacks Dynamax's HP boost.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Quality checked by: [[Geysers, 426798], [Guard, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [Finland, 517429]]

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