OU Hex Dragapult (QC: 1/1) (GP 1/1)

[Milak]

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Dragapult @ Spell Tag
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Draco Meteor
- U-turn

Dragapult is a formidable Pokemon in OU that can provide utility and act as a decent wallbreaker thanks to Will-O-Wisp + Hex, which, combined with Spell Tag, allows it to 2HKO defensive staples such as Toxapex, Clefable, Ferrothorn, and Corviknight. Draco Meteor is used to hit Rotom-H and revenge kill opposing Dragon-types such as Kyurem and Hydreigon, and U-turn lets it switch out from unfavorable matchups and bring in teammates safely. Conkeldurr and Zeraora are great teammates that can remove items from foes like Clefable with Knock Off to improve Dragapult's wallbreaking capabilities. Clefable is an excellent partner, as it takes care of one of the best checks to Dragapult in Mandibuzz and can use Wish + Teleport to keep it healthy. Zeraora is a menacing threat thanks to its ability to outspeed Dragapult; therefore, teammates like Sand Rush Excadrill and Hippowdon help to keep it in check. Finally, Rotom-H and Toxapex can help spread status to let Dragapult use Hex more freely.

 

[Milak]

This is ready for QC.

 

[Gross Sweep]

Hey Milak this was really well done so great job on that!

Draco Meteor deals with opposing Dragon-types such as Kyurem and Hydreigon,

I talked this over with Jordy a bit, and we'd like to see this reworded a bit to show focus on Draco Meteor being used to revenge kill. Also I'd like to see Rotom-H mentioned as one of the main targets instead of just the 2 dragons.

while U-turn lets it switch out from unfavorable matchups and act as a pivot to bring in teammates like Excadrill and Conkeldurr safely.

Conk is mentioned in the very next sentence and Excadrill later in the spotlight. With this in mind I would change it to just "bring in various teammates" instead of specific examples. U-turn is basic enough a move that mentioning a specific teammate isn't really needed here.

Hippowdon and Seismitoad can provide Stealth Rock support and are some of the best defensive answers to Zeraora, the only Pokemon capable of outspeeding Dragapult. Conversely, Sand Rush Excadrill and Choice Scarf Hydreigon can help by offensively checking Zeraora.

I put this in the character counter, and you spend about 264 characters checking Zeraora. That is to much and can definitely be condensed. Mention that it's a threat as it is the one mon that naturally outpaces Pult (which you did initially) and then list some good checks. No need to mention anything extra like Stealth Rock from Hippo or Toad.

Also this was a little long initially, so I tried to condense it a bit. If after these changes you have room to mention that Dragapult appreciates teammates that can spread status to help alleviate some pressure from Pult having to be the one to status everything that would be amazing. If not space wise don't worry about it.

QC 1/1

 

[Milak]

Implemented, ready for GP.

 

[Eisenherz]

 

[Jordy]

What's up, I'd just like to go over some final nitpicks.

Dragapult @ Spell Tag
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Draco Meteor
- U-turn

A Modest nature should definitely be slashed, if not front slashed; the increase in damage output against Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable is very noticeable. This doesn't need any explanation in the description, just slash it.

Dragapult is a formidable Pokemon in OU that can provide utility and act as a decent wallbreaker thanks to Will-O-Wisp + Hex, which, combined with a Spell Tag, allows it to 2HKO defensive staples such as Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Corviknight.

The most notable perk of Spell Tag is that it allows Dragapult to strongly pressure Clefable; it's always on the verge of being 2HKOed, and that chance becomes very significant if it ever loses its Leftovers.

Draco Meteor is used to revenge kill Rotom-H and opposing Dragon-types such as Kyurem and Hydreigon, while U-turn lets it switch out from unfavorable matchups and act as a pivot to bring in teammates safely.

This is worded slightly wrong. It's useful for the burst damage against Rotom-H, and lets Dragapult revenge kill Dragon-types.

Zeraora is a menacing threat and is the only Pokemon capable of outspeeding Dragapult; therefore, teammates like Sand Rush Excadrill and Hippowdon can keep it in check.

I don't think the entire correlation is here. Can Sand Rush Excadrill and Hippowdon check Zeraora because it outspeeds Dragapult? That is what you make it sound like.

 

[Milak]

Implemented!

 

[Rabia]

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Dragapult @ Spell Tag
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Draco Meteor
- U-turn

Dragapult is a formidable Pokemon in OU that can provide utility and act as a decent wallbreaker thanks to Will-O-Wisp + Hex, which, combined with a Spell Tag, allows it to 2HKO defensive staples such as Toxapex, Clefable, Ferrothorn, and Corviknight. Draco Meteor is used to hit Rotom-H and revenge kill opposing Dragon-types such as Kyurem and Hydreigon, while and U-turn lets it switch out from unfavorable matchups and act as a pivot to bring in teammates safely. Conkeldurr and Zeraora are great teammates that can remove items from foes like Clefable with Knock Off to ease improve (word choice felt weird here) Dragapult's wallbreaking capabilities. Clefable is an excellent partner, as it takes care of one of the best checks to Dragapult in Mandibuzz and can use Wish + Teleport to keep it healthy. Zeraora is a menacing threat thanks to its ability to outspeed Dragapult; therefore, teammates like Sand Rush Excadrill and Hippowdon can help to (original phrasing implied these Pokemon check Zeraora because it's a threat to Dragapult) keep it in check. Finally, Rotom-H and Toxapex can help spread status to mitigate Dragapult's role as the only status user let Dragapult use Hex more freely. (talked w/ Jordy and we agreed this sounded a bit odd)

some changes made to get this a bit closer to the character count limit, gp 1/1 when done