Dragonite (OU analysis)

[Siegrin]

Hey Everybody,
Credits to ShinyAzelf in assisting me to make this moveset.
www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/dragonite



[SET]

Dragonite @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP/204 Def/52 Spe
Adamant Nature
-Dragon Claw / Outrage
-Dragon Dance
-Rest
-Sleep Talk

[SET COMMENTS]

-Effective Dragon Dance user, has several advantages over the Offensive Dragon Dance set, and other Dragon Dancers, namely high bulk
-Rest + Sleep Talk means Dragonite is not concerned about Status moves
-Dragon Claw provides very good coverage, hitting every type for neutral damage except for Steel type
-Is great at sweeping late game
-Its bulk easily lets it set up a few Dragon Dance
-Outrage can be used for more power, but the Confusion hurts if you are not using it through Sleep Talk


[Team Options]
-Magnezone is a great parter, being able to trap Steel types and take them out
-Magnezone also has very good type synergy with Dragonite. Magnezone resists Rock, Ice and Dragon which Dragonite is weak to, while Dragonite resists Fire, Fighting, and has an immunity to Ground, all the types Magnezone is weak to

[Optional Changes]

[Counters]
-Shed Shell Skarmory is a great counter to this set, being able to take a Dragon Claw that has been boosted a few times, and Whirlwind Dragonite and all its boosts away
-Magnezone cannot trap Skarmory thanks to Shed Shell
-Forretress who carry Earthquake can take Dragon Claw all day, and set up entry hazards

 

[Setsuna]

This set was proposed and rejected some time ago. *Here*.

Next time, don't forget to check the Rejected Set Compendium (a sticky in this same sub-forum) to avoid posting things that have already been proposed.