[SET]
name: Mystic Water
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Origin Pulse / Scald
move 3: Ice Beam / Thunder
move 4: Protect
item: Mystic Water
ability: Drizzle
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Kyogre's high Special Attack, powerful rain-boosted Water-type attacks, and good bulk make it one of the biggest restricted threats. Water Spout is a devastating spread move, being able to OHKO the likes of Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Incineroar. Origin Pulse is a powerful, although inaccurate, backup to Water Spout after Kyogre has been harmed, while Scald is a weaker but consistent option with a chance to burn threats like Zacian-C. Ice Beam is mainly useful for Max Hailstorm, to let Kyogre best contend with the likes of Gigantamaxed Venusaur and Dynamaxed Dragapult, threatening a 2HKO on both. Alternatively, Thunder hits opposing Kyogre and turns into Max Lightning, blocking Yawn from Umbreon and Spore from Amoonguss but leaving Kyogre more vulnerable to Grass-types. Mystic Water boosts Kyogre's Water-type attacks with no drawbacks, as opposed to Life Orb's recoil lowering Water Spout's damage. A Timid nature allows Kyogre to outspeed Calyrex-S and Zacian-C at +1 from Tornadus's Max Airstream, as well outspeed them when they are at -1 from Regieleki's Electroweb, while Modest lets Kyogre OHKO Thundurus with Water Spout while also having a chance to OHKO Zacian-C.
Tornadus is a staple partner to Kyogre, as it can offer speed control with Tailwind and Max Airstream and check Grass-types such as Venusaur and Rillaboom. In return, Kyogre's rain turns Hurricane into a sure-hit move. Dragapult helps handle threats to Kyogre like Venusaur and Regieleki and offers speed control with Max Airstream. Venusaur, although near requiring the support of the anti-synergistic Torkoal, is an amazing partner for Kyogre, as it checks Regieleki well, while Kyogre can help deal with Ground- and Fire-types such as Landorus-T and Incineroar. Grimmsnarl's dual screens support and speed control help Kyogre pressure the opponent more safely. Porygon2 can weaken threats to Kyogre such as Zapdos and Venusaur with Eerie Impulse and set Trick Room, meaning Kyogre should exchange its speed for bulk if paired with it. Incineroar can check Venusaur and Amoonguss for Kyogre and also offers Fake Out pressure. Regieleki pairs excellently with Kyogre, for it provides speed control with Electroweb while Kyogre can destroy Ground-types.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Evelyie, 541609]]
- Quality checked by: [[Yourwelcomethanku, 541847]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Lumari, 232216]]
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