Monotype Dragonite (Dragon)

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[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========
Dragonite is the most powerful physical wallbreaker available to Dragon thanks to its high Attack and great coverage options. It's able to survive nearly any unboosted attack from full health thanks to its ability Multiscale and decent bulk, allowing it to function as a great blanket check to many Pokemon. Dragonite's movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on Pokemon that threaten the team, notably helping immensely against Steel and Normal. Dragonite's access to Extreme Speed allows it to easily revenge kill weakened threats such as Greninja without fear of breaking its Multiscale. However, its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively while also compounding its weakness to Ice and carrying a notable weakness to Rock. Furthermore, Dragonite's need to be at full HP to utilize Multiscale and check key threats such as Mega Diancie puts pressure on it to avoid status and on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle. Additionally, Dragonite has limited opportunities to come onto the field, as switching into attacks risks breaking Multiscale. Dragonite's mediocre Speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing a foe. Its four moves are easily exploitable, as common Pokemon resist or are immune to all of them and they can be checked by many defensive threats.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Outrage is a very powerful STAB attack, allowing Dragonite to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor. Extreme Speed enables Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios. Fire Punch provides important coverage for Steel-types that resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor. Superpower allows Dragonite to deal with otherwise insurmountable Normal-types such as Porygon2 while also being effective against Steel-types like Heatran. Earthquake is an option over Superpower to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Alolan Muk without having to lock into Outrage.

Set Details
========

Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant nature and Choice Band combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker. Maximum Speed investment allows Dragonite to outspeed virtually all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor. Multiscale allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.

Usage Tips
========
Utilize Dragonite's power and coverage to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle. Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on weakened faster foes such as Greninja and priority users such as Mamoswine. Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching to common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn. Take advantage of Multiscale, in order to effectively check foes such as Tapu Koko and Mega Sharpedo. In a given matchup, determine whether Dragonite needs to be preserved to deal with a key threat such as Greninja or Mega Diancie. If this is not the case, it can be used more liberally to punch holes. Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite, as it relies heavily on Multiscale to tank attacks. In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary. Be wary of status, as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker, passive damage nullifies Multiscale, and paralysis allows even defensive Pokemon to outspeed Dragonite.

Team Options
========
As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite helps its teammates with its ability to weaken common walls while also serving as a blanket check to dangerous offensive threats. Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support that allows Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon late-game. Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates, as they're great revenge killers and can provide Defog support, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale. Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite, as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes, most notably taking on Water and Flying teams. Dragonite also appreciates Kyurem-B's ability to take on Ice-types thanks to its Ice neutrality. Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite, as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex. Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power that appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls such as Chansey. Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite, as Dragonite is able to weaken common Pokemon that wall them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively.

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

Dragon
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Dragon Dance along with a Lum Berry can let Dragonite function as a sweeper, as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost, with Lum Berry preventing status once; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type moves leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z. Kyurem-B is a very significant threat due to its Teravolt negating Multiscale, allowing it to easily outspeed and KO Dragonite.
**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types such as Tapu Koko on Electric and Azumarill on Water prevent Dragonite from using Outrage throughout the battle. This forces Dragonite to make accurate predictions with its other coverage moves in order to handle them.
**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely physically bulky Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal any damage taken.
**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on Multiscale to absorb attacks from its foes. Stealth Rock prevents this by chipping Dragonite down as it switches in.
**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's functionality as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects negate Multiscale as well. Paralysis hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon, as it is then easily outsped by the majority of the metagame.
**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite locks itself into and then switch to a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Moosical, 215618]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Moosical, 215618]]
- Previous versions by: [[6ti, 314587]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tyke, 243751], [Vid, 239907], [Eien, 100418]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [CryoGyro, 331519]]
 
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I'll give it a shot: AM check, implement with what you agree with. Comments in Bold, changes in Bold Underline, removals in Strikeout

edit: I'm learning how to do this stuffs out of boredom, but I'm not the best with words, so sorry in advance for the little tidbits of constructive criticism I provided.
[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

* Dragonite is one of the most powerful physical wallbreakers available to Dragon, able to punch holes through foes throughout the battle.
* It's able it to easily survive nearly any attack from full health thanks to its ability, Multiscale, allowing it to effectively revenge kill most Pokemon.
* Its movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, most notably having access to Extreme Speed, which allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes without fear of breaking its Multiscale.
* Its typing does not offer anything to Dragon defensively, compounding its weakness to Ice as well as carrying a notable weakness to Rock.
* Due to its ability requiring Dragonite to be at full HP to function, it puts pressure on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle in order to be best utilized.
* Additionally, Dragonite cannot easily switch into opposing Pokemon in fear of lowering its health, which minimizes its opportunities to come into the field throughout the battle.
* Dragonite's mediocre speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing an opponent, especially if Dragonite is locked into a move other than Extreme Speed.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Extreme Speed
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Earthquake / Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Extreme Speed is a powerful priority attack, allowing Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios.
* Outrage is a very powerfuly STAB attack for Dragonite, allowing it to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor.
* Fire Punch is an important coverage move for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Ferrothorn and Scizor.
* Earthquake is yet another coverage attack which notable lets Dragonite deal with foes such as Toxapex and Heatran, which otherwise don't take much damage from its other three moves.
* Superpower is an option over Earthquake to allow Dragonite to more easily deal with Normal-types such as Porygon2, while still being effective against Steel-types like Heatran.
I'd switch Superpower and Earthquake's position; Superpower covers Steel and Rock-types more reliably, Normal-types, etc. Earthquake only covers the grounded Steels but not those that are airborne/air balloon, and the coverage from Earthquake against Poison/Rock types aren't as necessary when considering Latios, Garchomp, and Kommo-o for teammates.

Set Details
========

* Maximum Attack with an Adamant Nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible.
* Maximum Speed allows Dragonite to outspeed all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor.
* Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite as it halves damage when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed most of the time.

Usage Tips
========

* Utilize Dragonite as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle.
* Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing priority users such as Belly Drum Azumarill.
* Do not use Outrage too early in a battle. especially when locking it into the attack can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can be needed apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team.
* Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, in order to effectively revenge kill even faster foes that are healthy enough to survive Extreme Speed.
* Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite, as it relies heavily on its ability in order to tank damage.
* In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale.
* Be wary of status as poison and burn nullify its ability, while burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker. Paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it. I'd seperate the first sentence and talk about burn and poison seperately; talk about burns first though since it is the most detrimental status condition to Dragonite. It was better explained in the Checks/Counters portion; perhaps borrow some of that phrasing?

Maybe also talk about leading with Dragonite? Not only would it provide immediate offensive pressure, but there also won't be Stealth Rocks to hamper Dragonite's Multiscale at the beginning of the battle.

Team Options
========

* As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite's teammates appreciate its ability to weaken common walls while also revenge killing fast threats.
* Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon in the late game.
* Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates as they both can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threaten to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by restoring its HP and status condition.
* Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes.
* Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex. I'd also mention that Hydreigon can also come in and prevent Prankster users like Klefki and Sableye from statusing Dragonite.
* Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power and appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls so that Mega Latias safely setup and sweep.
* Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for them such as?, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes in the late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
* Dragon Dance can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine and Kyurem-B, as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely defensive Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, to easily absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability by chipping Dragonite down upon switchin. Perhaps include contact damage like Helm/Barbs damage as well?

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's function as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon as it is easily outspeed outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to lock itself into, and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move. Perhaps switch BB Pex for Celesteela?

You could also put a mention in for Mold Breaker, as threats like Kyurem-Black and Mega Gyarados can ignore Multiscale and hit regularly with an Ice Beam/Ice Fang.
 

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Thank you! I implemented a good chunk of the check, if you're interested as to why I didn't implement some of it, we can talk about it on discord n_n
 

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[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

* Dragonite is one of the most powerful physical wallbreakers available to Dragon, able to punch holes through foes throughout the battle.
* Its able to easily survive nearly any attack from full health thanks to its ability, Multiscale, allowing it to effectively revenge kill most Pokemon.
* Its movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, most notably having access to Extreme Speed, which allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes without fear of breaking its Multiscale.
- wouldnt say its movepool is wide it can p much only choose between eq & superpower

* Its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively, while compounding its weakness to Ice as well as carrying a notable weakness to Rock.
* Because Dragonite needs to be at full HP utilize Multiscale, it puts immense pressure on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle in order to best utilize Dragonite.
* Additionally, Dragonite generally should not switch into opposing Pokemon in fear of breaking its Multiscale, which minimizes its opportunities to come into the field throughout the battle.
- the first part of this bullet sounds like a usage tip tbh.

* Dragonite's mediocre speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing an opponent as its four moves are easily exploitable by a large portion of the metagame.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Extreme Speed
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

i would reorder moves to have outrage b4 espeed since its the main stab, reorder moves if you do

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Extreme Speed is a powerful priority attack, allowing Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios.
* Outrage is a very powerfuly STAB attack for Dragonite, allowing it to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor.
* Fire Punch provides important coverage for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Ferrothorn and Scizor.
* Superpower allows Dragonite to more easily deal with Normal-types such as Porygon2, while being effective against Steel-types like Heatran.
* Earthquake is an option over Superpower in order to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Heatran, which otherwise don't take much damage from its other three moves.
- not true, heatran def doesnt like superpower which u even mentioned in the bullet abt superpower

Set Details
========

* Maximum Attack with an Adamant Nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible.
* Maximum Speed allows Dragonite to outspeed all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor.
* Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite as it halves damage when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.
- imo give an example of what multiscale can help it revenge

Usage Tips
========

* Utilize Dragonite as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle.
* Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing priority users such as Belly Drum Azumarill.
* Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as locking Dragonite into it can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team.
* Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, in order to effectively revenge kill even faster foes such as Mega Diancie and Choice Scarf Greninja.
* Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite as it relies heavily on its ability in order to tank damage.
* In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale.
* Be wary of status as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker, while burn and poison nullify its ability. Paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it.

Team Options
========

* As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite's teammates appreciate its ability to weaken common walls while also revenge killing fast threats.
* Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon such as x in the late game.
* Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates as they both can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threatens to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by fully restoring its HP and curing any status ailments.
- talk abt how trick allows dnite to secure the ohko vs chansey and p2

* Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes such as x.
- also talk abt how dnite appreciates its nuetrality to ice-type attacks

* Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex.
* Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power and appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls so that Mega Latias safely setup and sweep.
* Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes in the late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
* Dragon Dance can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine and Kyurem-B, as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely defensive Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, to absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability by chipping Dragonite down upon switchin.

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's function as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon as it is easily outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to lock itself into, and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.
 
[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

* Dragonite is one of the most powerful physical wallbreakers available to Dragon, able to punch holes through foes throughout the battle. This is just a bit awkwardly phrased. Maybe after the first phrase, say "...available to Dragon due to it's high attack and excellent coverage options that keep virtually anything from switching in safely."
* Its able to easily survive nearly any attack from full health thanks to its ability, Multiscale, allowing it to effectively revenge kill most Pokemon. Clarify that Dragonite can survive nearly "any unboosted attack". Also I'd say "check" not "revenge kill", since the latter implies something different. You could also mention Dragonite's excellent bulk here, since it is a part of why it can live most things.
* Its movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, most notably having access to Extreme Speed, which allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes without fear of breaking its Multiscale. The first and second parts of this sentence speak to very different things, and there isn't a lot of detail. You should go into more detail about what Dragonite's coverage tools help against (Steel, Normal) and make picking off weakened pokemon / cleaning with Extremespeed it's own bullet
* Its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively, while compounding its weakness to Ice as well as carrying a notable weakness to Rock.
* Because Dragonite needs to be at full HP utilize Multiscale, it puts immense pressure on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle in order to best utilize Dragonite. This I wouldn't say immense pressure. There's only pressure if you're relying on Multiscale to check a threat (which you should say instead of "best utilize Dragonite") Maybe mention Status here as well?
* Additionally, Dragonite generally should not switch into opposing Pokemon in fear of breaking its Multiscale, which minimizes its opportunities to come into the field throughout the battle. This could just be a bit rephrased so it doesn't sound like a usage tip? "Dragonite has limited opportunities to come onto the field throughout a battle as switching into threats risks breaking Multiscale"
* Dragonite's mediocre speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing an opponent as its four moves are easily exploitable by a large portion of the metagame. This is two different points: (A) Dragonite's exploitable moves make it easy for defensive threats to take advantage, with the exception of Outrage, which has it's own risks. (B) Dragonite being slow and easy for offensive threats to take advantage of

I feel like you should emphasis the value of having a blanket check to offensive threats like Dragonite around; similar to how Mimikyu functions on Ghost or Alakazam on Psychic. It gives the player a lot more options and a safety net.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Extreme Speed
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Extreme Speed is a powerful priority attack, allowing Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios.
* Outrage is a very powerfuly STAB attack for Dragonite, allowing it to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor.
* Fire Punch provides important coverage for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Ferrothorn and Scizor. Skarmory and Celesteela?
* Superpower allows Dragonite to more easily deal with Normal-types such as Porygon2, while being effective against Steel-types like Heatran.
* Earthquake is an option over Superpower in order to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Heatran, which otherwise don't take much damage from its other three moves. Heatran is a bad example.


Set Details
========

* Maximum Attack with an Adamant Nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible.
* Maximum Speed allows Dragonite to outspeed all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor. Not all defensive pokemon. Zapdos, Gliscor, Garchomp; just say "virtually all"
* Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite as it halves damage when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.

Usage Tips
========

* Utilize Dragonite as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle.
* Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing priority users such as Belly Drum Azumarill. Azumarill is an awful example. Use Mamoswine instead.
* Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as locking Dragonite into it can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team.
* Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, in order to effectively revenge kill even faster foes such as Mega Diancie and Choice Scarf Greninja.
* Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite as it relies heavily on its ability in order to tank damage.
* In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale.
* Be wary of status as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker, while burn and poison nullify its ability. Paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it.

I think it's worth talking about how you'll probably have to make a choice whether to use Dragonite liberally as a wallbreaker or to preserve it to serve as a check for dangerous threats like Greninja and Mega Diancie.

Team Options
========

* As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite's teammates appreciate its ability to weaken common walls while also revenge killing fast threats. Say "serve as a blanket check to dangerous offensive threats" instead of "revenge kill fast threats"
* Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon in the late game.
* Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates as they both can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threatens to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by fully restoring its HP and curing any status ailments. Mention that they're good revenge killers
* Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes. Be a bit more specific about the matchups where Kyurem-B supports Dragonite; Flying, Water maybe?
* Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex.
* Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power and appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls so that Mega Latias safely setup and sweep. Examples of Special Walls?
* Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes in the late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
* Dragon Dance can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine and Kyurem-B, as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z. You should draw a bit more attention to Kyurem-B, since Mold Breaker bypasses Multiscale

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely defensive Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, to absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability by chipping Dragonite down upon switchin.

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's function as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon as it is easily outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to lock itself into, and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.

**Add a bullet for Fairy-types, since Dragonite is forced to make predictions with coverage to hit most of them effectively, since it can't click Outrage.
Looking slick, QC 1/3

 
Overview:
- It is the most powerful. Not just one of the most powerful. Not really important but just a small detail.

Moves:
- Worth adding Skarmory over Ferrothorn here for Fire Punch. Superpower OHKOes specially defensive Ferrothorn but Fire Punch is the only way Dragonite can 2HKO Skarmory. (Technically Thunder Punch and Fire Blast too lol, but no)
- Outrage can't break Porygon2. Superpower is needed to do that.

Looks good QC 2/3
 

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

Dragon
--------
Dragon Dance can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage. Add with a Lum berry to avoid status so if a person uses set they don't use some really bad item
QC 3/3
 

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[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

Dragonite is the most powerful physical wallbreaker available to Dragon thanks to its high Attack and great coverage options. Its It's able to easily survive nearly any unboosted attack from full health thanks to its ability, (RC) Multiscale, (RC) in tandem with its decent bulk, allowing it to effectively check most Pokemon., (RP, AC) This which allows Dragonite to function as a great blanket check to many Pokemon in the metagame. (it kind of felt like you were saying the same thing twice.) Its Dragonite's movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, notably helping immensely in the Steel and Normal matchups. Dragonite's access to Extreme Speed allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes that threaten the team such as Greninja without fear of breaking its Multiscale. However, its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively, while compounding its weakness to Ice as well as carrying a notable weakness to Rock. Because Dragonite needs to be at full HP to utilize Multiscale, it puts pressure on Dragonite to avoid status and on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle in order to check key threats such as Mega Diancie. Additionally, Dragonite has limited opportunities to come onto the field throughout a battle, (AC) as switching into attacks risks breaking Multiscale. Dragonite's mediocre Speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing an opponent foe. Its four moves are easily exploitable, (AC) as they all have common resistances or immunities, (RC) which and can be easily checked by many defensive threats.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Outrage is a very powerfuly powerful STAB attack for Dragonite, allowing it Dragonite to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor. Extreme Speed is a strong priority attack, allowing Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios. Fire Punch provides important coverage for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor. Superpower allows Dragonite to deal with Normal-types such as Porygon2, (RC) that Dragonite cannot otherwise overcome, while being effective against Steel-types like Heatran. Earthquake is an option over Superpower in order to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Alolan Muk without having to lock into Outrage.

Set Details
========

Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant Nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible. Maximum Speed investment allows Dragonite to outspeed virtually all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor. Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite, (AC) as it halves damage from attacks when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.

Usage Tips
========

Utilize Dragonite as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle. Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing priority users such as Mamoswine. Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as locking Dragonite into it can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team. Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, in order to effectively check foes such as Tapu Koko and Mega Sharpedo. In a given matchup, determine whether Dragonite needs to be preserved to deal with a key threat such as Greninja or Mega Diancie. If this is not the case, it can be used more liberally to punch holes in opposing teams throughout a battle. Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite, (AC) as it relies heavily on its ability in order to tank damage attacks. In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale. Be wary of status, (AC) as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker, while burn and poison nullify its ability. Similarly to poison, burn also nullifies Multiscale, while paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it.

Team Options
========

As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite's teammates appreciate its ability to weaken common walls while also serving as a blanket check to dangerous offensive threats. Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite, (AC) which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon in the late-(AH)game. Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates, (AC) as they're great revenge killers and can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threatens to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by fully restoring its HP and curing any status ailments. Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite, (AC) as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes, most notably taking on the Water and Flying matchups. Dragonite also appreciates Kyurem-B's ability to take on Ice-types thanks to its Ice neutrality. Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite, (AC) as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex. Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power and that appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls such as Chansey so that Mega Latias it can safely setup set up and sweep. Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite, (AC) as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes in the late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
Dragon Dance along with a Lum Berry can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper, (AC) as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost, (AC) while with Lum Berry preventing status from wearing Dragonite down once; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type moves leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine, as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z. Kyurem-B is a very important threat due to its ability, Teravolt, which ignores Multiscale, allowing it to easily outspeed and KO Dragonite.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types such as Tapu Koko on Electric and Azumarill on Water prevent Dragonite from using Outrage throughout the battle, as they can switch in and block the attack, sucking momentum out of the Dragon team. This forces Dragonite to make accurate predictions with its other coverage moves in order to handle them.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely physically defensive Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, to absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability by chipping Dragonite down upon switch-(AH)in.

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's functionality as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon, (AC) as it is easily outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to lock itself into, and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.
 

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GP 1/2, very good job again
[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

Dragonite is the most powerful physical wallbreaker available to Dragon thanks to its high Attack and great coverage options. Its It's able to easily survive nearly any unboosted attack from full health thanks to its ability, (RC) Multiscale, (RC) in tandem with its decent bulk, allowing it to effectively check most Pokemon., (RP, AC) This which allows Dragonite to function as a great blanket check to many Pokemon in the metagame. (it kind of felt like you were saying the same thing twice.) Its Dragonite's movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, notably helping immensely in the Steel and Normal matchups. Dragonite's access to Extreme Speed allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes that threaten the team such as Greninja without fear of breaking its Multiscale. However, its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively (RC) while also compounding its weakness to Ice as well as carrying a notable weakness to Rock. Furthermore, the fact that Because Dragonite needs to be at full HP to utilize Multiscale and check key threats such as Mega Diancie (RC) it puts pressure on Dragonite it to avoid status and on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle in order to check key threats such as Mega Diancie. Additionally, Dragonite has limited opportunities to come onto the field throughout a battle, (AC) as switching into attacks risks breaking Multiscale. Dragonite's mediocre Speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing an opponent foe. Its four moves are easily exploitable, (AC) as common Pokemon resist or are immune to they all have common resistances or immunities of them, (RC) which and they can be easily checked by many defensive threats.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Outrage is a very powerfuly powerful STAB attack for Dragonite, allowing it Dragonite to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor. Extreme Speed is a strong priority attack, allowing Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios. Fire Punch provides important coverage for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, such as Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor. Superpower allows Dragonite to deal with Normal-types such as Porygon2, (RC) that Dragonite cannot otherwise overcome (RC), "while" only takes a comma if it means "whereas", similar deal to as / since tbh while being effective against Steel-types like Heatran. Earthquake is an option over Superpower in order to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Alolan Muk without having to lock into Outrage.

Set Details
========

Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible. Maximum Speed investment allows Dragonite to outspeed virtually all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor. Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite, (AC) as it halves damage from attacks when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.

Usage Tips
========

Utilize Dragonite as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle. Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing priority users such as Mamoswine. Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as locking Dragonite into it can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team. Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, in order to effectively check foes such as Tapu Koko and Mega Sharpedo. In a given matchup, determine whether Dragonite needs to be preserved to deal with a key threat such as Greninja or Mega Diancie. If this is not the case, it can be used more liberally to punch holes in opposing teams throughout a battle. Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite, (AC) as it relies heavily on its ability in order to tank damage attacks. In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale. Be wary of status, (AC) as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker, while burn and poison nullify its ability. Similarly to poison, burn also nullifies Multiscale, while paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it.

Team Options
========

As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite's teammates appreciate helps its teammates with (dangling modifier) its ability to weaken common walls while also serving as a blanket check to dangerous offensive threats. Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite, (AC) which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon in the late-(AH)game. Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates, (AC) as they're great revenge killers and can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threatens to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by fully restoring its HP and curing any status ailments. Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite, (AC) as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes, most notably taking on the Water and Flying matchups. Dragonite also appreciates Kyurem-B's ability to take on Ice-types thanks to its Ice neutrality. Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite, (AC) as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex. Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power and that appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls such as Chansey so that Mega Latias it can safely setup set up and sweep. Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite, (AC) as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes in the late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
Dragon Dance along with a Lum Berry can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it function as a sweeper, (AC) as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost, (AC) while with Lum Berry preventing status from wearing Dragonite down once; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type moves leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine, as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z. Kyurem-B is a very important threat due to its ability, Teravolt, which ignores Multiscale, allowing it to easily outspeed and KO Dragonite.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types such as Tapu Koko on Electric and Azumarill on Water prevent Dragonite from using Outrage throughout the battle, as they can switch in and block the attack, sucking momentum out of the Dragon team. This forces Dragonite to make accurate predictions with its other coverage moves in order to handle them.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely physically defensive Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, to absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability by chipping Dragonite down upon switch-(AH)in as it switches in. (switch-in = pokemon)

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's functionality as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon, (AC) as it is easily outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to lock itself into (RC) and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Dragon
========

Dragonite is the most powerful physical wallbreaker available to Dragon thanks to its high Attack and great coverage options. It's able to easily survive nearly any unboosted attack from full health thanks to its ability Multiscale in tandem with its and decent bulk, which allows Dragonite allowing it to function as a great blanket check to many Pokemon in the metagame. Dragonite's movepool is very wide and can be customized to take on opposing Pokemon that threaten the team, notably helping immensely in the against Steel and Normal matchups. Dragonite's access to Extreme Speed allows it to easily revenge kill weakened foes that threaten the team threats such as Greninja without fear of breaking its Multiscale. However, its typing does not offer anything unique to Dragon defensively while also compounding its weakness to Ice as well as and carrying a notable weakness to Rock. Furthermore, the fact that Dragonite's needs to be at full HP to utilize Multiscale and check key threats such as Mega Diancie puts pressure on it to avoid status and on its teammates to keep Stealth Rock off of the field throughout the battle. Additionally, Dragonite has limited opportunities to come onto the field throughout a battle, as switching into attacks risks breaking Multiscale. Dragonite's mediocre Speed allows it to be easily taken advantage of after revenge killing a foe. Its four moves are easily exploitable, as common Pokemon resist or are immune to all of them and they can be easily checked by many defensive threats.

[SET]
name: Physical Wallbreaker (Dragon)
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Superpower / Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Multiscale
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Outrage is a very powerful STAB attack, allowing Dragonite to break past defensive Pokemon such as Swampert and Gliscor. Extreme Speed is a strong priority attack, allowing enables Dragonite to revenge kill or check weakened faster Pokemon such as Victini and Latios. Fire Punch provides important coverage for Dragonite, allowing it to check Steel-types that otherwise resist Extreme Speed and Outrage, (comma) such as Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor. Superpower allows Dragonite to deal with otherwise insurmountable Normal-types such as Porygon2 that Dragonite cannot otherwise overcome while also being effective against Steel-types like Heatran. Earthquake is an option over Superpower in order to deal with foes such as Toxapex and Alolan Muk without having to lock into Outrage.

Set Details
========

Maximum Attack investment with an Adamant nature and Choice Band all combine to make Dragonite a powerful wallbreaker, ensuring it's as strong as possible. Maximum Speed investment allows Dragonite to outspeed virtually all defensive Pokemon as well as slower offensive Pokemon such as Adamant Diggersby and Mega Scizor. Multiscale is an amazing defensive ability for Dragonite, as it halves damage from attacks when Dragonite is at full HP. This allows Dragonite to safely revenge kill most foes, even if they're faster, without fear of being OHKOed.

Usage Tips
========

Utilize Dragonite's power and coverage as a powerful wallbreaker along with its great coverage in order to break past defensive cores and force switches throughout the battle. Be sure to use Extreme Speed to take on weakened faster foes that have been weakened throughout the battle such as Greninja as well as opposing and priority users such as Mamoswine. Do not use Outrage too early in a battle, as locking Dragonite into it can be detrimental. Although the high power of Outrage can apply great offensive pressure, the opponent can take advantage of Dragonite by switching into common Fairy-types like Tapu Koko and Azumarill in order to gain a free turn, sucking the momentum out of the team. Take advantage of Dragonite's ability, Multiscale, (comma) in order to effectively check foes such as Tapu Koko and Mega Sharpedo. In a given matchup, determine whether Dragonite needs to be preserved to deal with a key threat such as Greninja or Mega Diancie. If this is not the case, it can be used more liberally to punch holes in opposing teams throughout a battle. Be sure to keep Stealth Rock off the field before bringing in Dragonite, as it relies heavily on its ability in order Multiscale to tank attacks. In that same notion, avoid switching Dragonite into any attack unless completely necessary, as it needs to preserve its health for Multiscale. Be wary of status, (AC) (leftover from TDP check) as burn inhibits its ability to function as a wallbreaker., (comma) passive damage nullifies Multiscale, and paralysis allows Similarly to poison, burn also nullifies Multiscale, while paralysis brings Dragonite's Speed to very low levels, allowing even defensive Pokemon to outspeed it Dragonite.

Team Options
========

As a powerful wallbreaker with strong priority, Dragonite helps its teammates with its ability to weaken common walls while also serving as a blanket check to dangerous offensive threats. Garchomp provides very beneficial Stealth Rock support for Dragonite, which chips down foes throughout the battle, allowing that allows Dragonite to more easily OHKO Pokemon late-game. Latios and Latias are extremely important teammates, as they're great revenge killers and can provide Defog support for Dragonite, which removes troublesome Stealth Rock that threatens to break Dragonite's Multiscale. Latias also can provide Healing Wish for Dragonite, granting it an additional chance to take advantage of Multiscale by fully restoring its HP and curing any status ailments. Kyurem-B is a powerful mixed attacker that pairs well with Dragonite, as their combined coverage is able to break past the majority of foes, most notably taking on the Water and Flying matchups teams. Dragonite also appreciates Kyurem-B's ability to take on Ice-types thanks to its Ice neutrality. Hydreigon is a great special wallbreaker that pairs effectively with Dragonite, as it is able to take on physical walls that Dragonite cannot easily deal with such as Skarmory and Toxapex. Mega Latias is an amazing defensive setup sweeper with Calm Mind and Stored Power that appreciates Dragonite's ability to remove special walls such as Chansey so that it can safely set up and sweep. Mega Altaria and Kommo-o are great setup sweepers and pair well with Dragonite, as Dragonite is able to weaken common defensive walls for Pokemon that wall them such as Porygon2 and Mandibuzz, respectively, allowing them to more effectively sweep through foes late-game.

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

Dragon
--------
Dragon Dance along with a Lum Berry can be utilized on Dragonite in order to have it let Dragonite function as a sweeper, as its ability nearly guarantees it gets at least one boost, with Lum Berry preventing status from wearing Dragonite down once; however, Dragonite appreciates the immediate power Choice Band provides as well as the additional coverage.

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

Dragon
--------
**Ice-types**: Dragonite's glaring 4x weakness to Ice-type moves leaves it easily threatened by Ice-types such as Mamoswine, (comma) as well as Pokemon carrying Ice-type coverage such as Greninja and Porygon-Z. Kyurem-B is a very important significant threat due to its ability, Teravolt, which ignores Multiscale Teravolt negating Multiscale, allowing it to easily outspeed and KO Dragonite.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types such as Tapu Koko on Electric and Azumarill on Water prevent Dragonite from using Outrage throughout the battle, as they can switch in and block the attack, sucking momentum out of the Dragon team. This forces Dragonite to make accurate predictions with its other coverage moves in order to handle them.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Extremely physically defensive bulky Pokemon such as Skarmory and Mega Slowbro are able to absorb attacks from Dragonite and heal off any damage taken.

**Stealth Rock**: Dragonite relies on its ability, Multiscale, (comma) to absorb attacks from its foes from full HP. Stealth Rock interrupts its ability prevents this by chipping Dragonite down as it switches in.

**Status**: Burn neutralizes Dragonite's functionality as a wallbreaker, while poison slowly whittles down Dragonite throughout the battle; both status effects neutralize Dragonite's ability negate Multiscale as well. Paralysis also hampers Dragonite's ability to effectively threaten opposing Pokemon, as it is then easily outsped by the majority of the metagame if paralyzed.

**Protect**: Common Protect users such as Mega Sableye and Baneful Bunker Toxapex are able to scout whichever move Dragonite chooses to locks itself into and then switch into a teammate that can effectively deal with the chosen move.
 
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