Doubles Kyurem-Black

[zoe]

Kyurem-Black @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Protect

Generation 8's gifts of Dragon Dance and Icicle Spear have made Kyurem-B a menacing sweeping threat in DOU. The recent rise of Landorus and Celesteela has cemented Dragon Dance as Kyurem-B's most popular set, as both Pokemon make excellent partners to it. With its incredible bulk, its typing, and a Sitrus Berry, Kyurem-B can set up in a variety of situations, especially when paired with Pokemon like Incineroar and Amoonguss, which provide support through Intimidate, Fake Out, Spore, and redirection. The combination of Fusion Bolt and Icicle Spear is entirely unresisted in the tier, and it even hits neutral targets hard thanks to Kyurem-B's monstrous Attack stat, which allows it to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier after a Dragon Dance. Dragon Dance also allows Kyurem-B to outspeed and OHKO Pokemon that usually threaten it, most importantly Urshifu-R. Kyurem-B appreciates offensive support from Landorus and Celesteela, as both perform well against Urshifu-R and Diancie, two of Kyurem-B's biggest roadblocks. Urshifu-R is also a great partner, as it OHKOes both viable Trick Room setters in Diancie and Porygon2, as well as other checks such as Incineroar and Heatran.

 

[emma]

• Dragon Dance has been used throughout the generation, so reword the opening line to talk about how Generation 8's movepool additions let it finally use its monstrous physical attack stat with Dragon Dance and Icicle Spear, and how recently the set has picked up in popularity (compared to Assault Vest) because it synergizes well with the rise of Landorus and Celesteela (both of which do well against Diancie and Urshfiu-R).
• In these spotlights, you want to talk about more of how the set operates / what is accomplishes / how it plays / why its good, rather than what you are probably used to in analyses. After the introduction part I mentioned in the first bullet point, I would talk about how Kyurem-B finds opportunities to click Dragon Dance on Rillaboom, and/or with support from Incineroar (Intimidate + Fake Out + Parting Shot) as well as Amoonguss (Rage Powder + Spore + Great into Trick Room). It's massive bulk for a set-up sweeper should also be mentioned here, as well as Sitrus Berry providing HP recovery. Then, you can talk about how Icicle Spear and Fusion Bolt hit the entire tier for at least neutral damage, and all the targets you can OHKO / 2HKO at +1.
• Cut Zygarde (been performing poorly in SCL, replace with Landorus which is the new wave) from partners. Diancie is fine to keep if you have enough characters. You should have already mentioned Incineroar and Amoonguss as partners before, so here I would mention Landorus and Celesteela because, like I mentioned in my first point, they do well into Urshfiu-R and Diancie. Urshifu-R should be mentioned too as it OHKOs both viable Trick Room setters and Incineroar + Heatran.

I don't know how long this will be after you make the changes. Implement and tag once you do.

 

[emma]

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Kyurem-Black @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 100 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 152 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Dragon Dance
- Protect

Kyurem-Black @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Protect

Generation 8's gifts of Dragon Dance and Icicle Spear, along with the rise of Celesteela and Landorus, have allowed Kyurem-B to become a menacing sweeping threat in DOU. The recent rise of Landorus and Celesteela has cemented Dragon Dance as Kyurem-B's most popular set, as both Pokemon make excellent partners. With its incredible bulk, typing, and a Sitrus Berry, Kyurem-B can set up in a variety of situations especially when paired with Pokemon like Incineroar and Amoonguss who provide support through Intimidate, Fake Out, Spore, and redirection. The combination of Fusion Bolt and Icicle Spear is entirely unresisted in the tier, and even hits neutral targets hard thanks to Kyurem-B's monstrous Attack stat, which allows it to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier after a Dragon Dance. Dragon Dance also has the benefit of allowing Kyurem-B to outspeed and OHKO Pokemon who usually threaten it, most importantly Dragapult and Urshifu-R. Dragon Dance Kyurem-B greatly appreciates teammates who beat bulky Steel- and Fire-types, such as Diancie for Fire-types and Landorus for both. Celesteela and Urshifu-R are also notable due to Celesteela matching up well into Urshifu-R and Diancie, and Urshifu-R OHKOing both viable Trick Room setters, Incineroar, and Heatran. Kyurem-B appreciates offensive support from Landorus and Celesteela, as both perform well into Urshifu-R and Diancie, two of Kyurem-B's biggest roadblocks. Urshifu-R is also a great partner, as it OHKOes both viable Trick Room setters in Diancie and Porygon2, as well as other checks such as Incineroar and Heatran.

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Kyurem-Black @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 0 SpA (why 0 SpA IVs?) (if it's something super minor you don't have to put it in the spotlight)
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Protect

Generation 8's gifts of Dragon Dance and Icicle Spear have allowed Kyurem-B to become made Kyurem-B a menacing sweeping threat in DOU. The recent rise of Landorus and Celesteela has cemented Dragon Dance as Kyurem-B's most popular set, as both Pokemon make excellent partners to it. With its incredible bulk, its typing, and a Sitrus Berry, Kyurem-B can set up in a variety of situations, especially when paired with Pokemon like Incineroar and Amoonguss, (AC) who which provide support through Intimidate, Fake Out, Spore, and redirection. The combination of Fusion Bolt and Icicle Spear is entirely unresisted in the tier, and it even hits neutral targets hard thanks to Kyurem-B's monstrous Attack stat, which allows it to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier after a Dragon Dance. Dragon Dance also has the benefit of allowing allows Kyurem-B to outspeed and OHKO Pokemon who that usually threaten it, most importantly Urshifu-R. Kyurem-B appreciates offensive support from Landorus and Celesteela, as both perform well into against Urshifu-R and Diancie, two of Kyurem-B's biggest roadblocks. Urshifu-R is also a great partner, as it OHKOes both viable Trick Room setters in Diancie and Porygon2, as well as other checks such as Incineroar and Heatran.

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[Eisenherz]

 

[zee]

dnagerbdager implement the gp check

 

[zoe]

dnagerbdager implement the gp check

I did but I'm an idiot and never said so in the thread, mb