[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Shadow Claw / Roost
item: Life Orb / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Teravolt
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
With an impressive Attack stat, amazing BoltBeam coverage, and Water and Electric resistances, Kyurem-B has a niche as a Dragon Dance user able to somewhat reliably check Kyogre and be a Sheer Cold absorber. Icicle Spear is its main attacking move, hitting most Dragon-types, Ground-types, and Yveltal super effectively, as well as hitting neutral Pokemon for heavy damage. It can also break Focus Sash, which helps against suicide leads such as Slurpuff and Excadrill. Fusion Bolt OHKOes non-bulky Kyogre unboosted, threatens an OHKO against Ho-Oh, and is the best option against Zacian-C. Shadow Claw is specifically to hit Lunala on Life Orb sets, and OHKOes it if Kyurem-B Dynamaxes at +1 or if Lunala is slightly chipped; Life Orb Max Phantasm also 2HKOes Necrozma-DM. Roost is an option on Heavy-Duty Boots sets, as Kyurem-B can heal when it forces a switch. A Jolly nature is used to outspeed non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S after one Dragon Dance. Life Orb increases its already stellar offensive power, giving it a 50% chance of OHKOing uninvested Zacian-C with Max Lightning; alternatively, Heavy-Duty Boots can be used to switch into Stealth Rock at the cost of not OHKOing Kyogre.
Kyurem-B is best used on balance teams that appreciate its ability to pressure Yveltal lacking Foul Play and Kyogre, although a secondary check to the latter is needed, as Kyurem-B is easily whittled down. Its typing makes it vulnerable to Steel-types and faster Dragon-types, so it’s best not to fight the likes of Necrozma-DM and Eternatus one-on-one without having used Dragon Dance. Groudon is a useful partner to pressure these Pokemon with Precipice Blades. Gothitelle is an excellent partner as well, as it can trap defensive Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn and remove them before Kyurem-B tries sweeping. Kyurem-B lacking Shadow Claw may find it difficult to take on a healthy Lunala without a lucky Icicle Spear, as it can get burnt with Will-O-Wisp; Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Marshadow can help it in this case. After boosting, if the opponent can still Dynamax, Ditto is a threat, as it can OHKO Kyurem-B with Max Hailstorm; Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and physically defensive Ferrothorn can be used to Imposter-proof it. Zacian-C in particular doubles as an offensive powerhouse that can pressure Necrozma-DM alongside Kyurem-B, each helping the other to make progress against the opposing team. A weakened Kyurem-B can also be revenge killed by faster Pokemon, such as Choice Scarf Zacian and Choice Scarf Calyrex-S, if it isn’t at +3 Speed or above. Teammates like Necrozma-DM and Yveltal, respectively, are valuable as a result, as they can switch into and wall these threats. As Life Orb Kyurem-B is vulnerable to Stealth Rock, Defoggers like Ho-Oh and Yveltal are vital partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Substitute set with Leftovers may be run, as this helps Kyurem-B stall out opposing Dynamax and helps it set up against more passive Pokemon, such as Toxapex and Ferrothorn lacking Gyro Ball and Body Press. Substitute also provides an additional perk in blocking Ditto's Imposter after Kyurem-B has set up.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Necrozma-DM**: If Kyurem-B doesn’t have access to Dynamax, it has a difficult time breaking through defensive Necrozma-DM, even with Shadow Claw. Necrozma-DM can also win one-on-one against a Dynamaxed Kyurem-B by Dynamaxing itself, 2HKOing it with Max Steelspike while gaining Defense boosts.
**Zacian-C**: As Zacian-C resists Kyurem-B’s Icicle Spear, isn’t weak to any other options, and is respectably bulky, it can switch into unboosted Kyurem-B and OHKO it with Behemoth Blade. However, Zacian-C takes a ton from a boosted Fusion Bolt and +1 Max Lightning has a chance to OHKO offensive sets.
**Physically Defensive Ferrothorn**: Ferrothorn can annoy non-Substitute Kyurem-B with Leech Seed and wall it using Iron Defense; after using the latter, it can threaten an OHKO with Body Press. However, if Kyurem-B has access to Dynamax, Ferrothorn will have difficulty safely switching in and setting up.
**Ditto**: After Dynamax ends, boosted Kyurem-B is vulnerable to getting OHKOed by the opposing Ditto’s Max Hailstorm or a lucky Icicle Spear, unless it’s running a rare Substitute set. As Kyurem-B has trouble staying near full HP with Life Orb as it KOes a target, Ditto will often be able to reliably revenge kill. However, if Kyurem-B has access to Dynamax, Ditto likely loses one-on-one thanks to Kyurem-B's higher HP. If Kyurem-B is unboosted and both Pokemon Dynamax, it will win one-on-one if it wins the second Speed tie; if only Kyurem-B Dynamaxes, it will beat Ditto unless it is severely chipped.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf Zacian can outspeed and OHKO Kyurem-B after it has used Dragon Dance once; Choice Scarf Calyrex-S can outspeed it at +2. If Kyurem-B is unboosted, faster Pokemon that hit it super effectively, such as Marshadow, Zacian-C, and Xerneas, will threaten it.
**Residual Damage**: Entry hazards, particularly Stealth Rock, and Life Orb recoil can wear Kyurem-B down, unless it runs Heavy-Duty Boots.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Quality checked by: [[Fc, 511624], [Rotten, 491896]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Fusion Bolt
move 4: Shadow Claw / Roost
item: Life Orb / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Teravolt
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
With an impressive Attack stat, amazing BoltBeam coverage, and Water and Electric resistances, Kyurem-B has a niche as a Dragon Dance user able to somewhat reliably check Kyogre and be a Sheer Cold absorber. Icicle Spear is its main attacking move, hitting most Dragon-types, Ground-types, and Yveltal super effectively, as well as hitting neutral Pokemon for heavy damage. It can also break Focus Sash, which helps against suicide leads such as Slurpuff and Excadrill. Fusion Bolt OHKOes non-bulky Kyogre unboosted, threatens an OHKO against Ho-Oh, and is the best option against Zacian-C. Shadow Claw is specifically to hit Lunala on Life Orb sets, and OHKOes it if Kyurem-B Dynamaxes at +1 or if Lunala is slightly chipped; Life Orb Max Phantasm also 2HKOes Necrozma-DM. Roost is an option on Heavy-Duty Boots sets, as Kyurem-B can heal when it forces a switch. A Jolly nature is used to outspeed non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S after one Dragon Dance. Life Orb increases its already stellar offensive power, giving it a 50% chance of OHKOing uninvested Zacian-C with Max Lightning; alternatively, Heavy-Duty Boots can be used to switch into Stealth Rock at the cost of not OHKOing Kyogre.
Kyurem-B is best used on balance teams that appreciate its ability to pressure Yveltal lacking Foul Play and Kyogre, although a secondary check to the latter is needed, as Kyurem-B is easily whittled down. Its typing makes it vulnerable to Steel-types and faster Dragon-types, so it’s best not to fight the likes of Necrozma-DM and Eternatus one-on-one without having used Dragon Dance. Groudon is a useful partner to pressure these Pokemon with Precipice Blades. Gothitelle is an excellent partner as well, as it can trap defensive Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn and remove them before Kyurem-B tries sweeping. Kyurem-B lacking Shadow Claw may find it difficult to take on a healthy Lunala without a lucky Icicle Spear, as it can get burnt with Will-O-Wisp; Yveltal, Calyrex-S, and Marshadow can help it in this case. After boosting, if the opponent can still Dynamax, Ditto is a threat, as it can OHKO Kyurem-B with Max Hailstorm; Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and physically defensive Ferrothorn can be used to Imposter-proof it. Zacian-C in particular doubles as an offensive powerhouse that can pressure Necrozma-DM alongside Kyurem-B, each helping the other to make progress against the opposing team. A weakened Kyurem-B can also be revenge killed by faster Pokemon, such as Choice Scarf Zacian and Choice Scarf Calyrex-S, if it isn’t at +3 Speed or above. Teammates like Necrozma-DM and Yveltal, respectively, are valuable as a result, as they can switch into and wall these threats. As Life Orb Kyurem-B is vulnerable to Stealth Rock, Defoggers like Ho-Oh and Yveltal are vital partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Substitute set with Leftovers may be run, as this helps Kyurem-B stall out opposing Dynamax and helps it set up against more passive Pokemon, such as Toxapex and Ferrothorn lacking Gyro Ball and Body Press. Substitute also provides an additional perk in blocking Ditto's Imposter after Kyurem-B has set up.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Necrozma-DM**: If Kyurem-B doesn’t have access to Dynamax, it has a difficult time breaking through defensive Necrozma-DM, even with Shadow Claw. Necrozma-DM can also win one-on-one against a Dynamaxed Kyurem-B by Dynamaxing itself, 2HKOing it with Max Steelspike while gaining Defense boosts.
**Zacian-C**: As Zacian-C resists Kyurem-B’s Icicle Spear, isn’t weak to any other options, and is respectably bulky, it can switch into unboosted Kyurem-B and OHKO it with Behemoth Blade. However, Zacian-C takes a ton from a boosted Fusion Bolt and +1 Max Lightning has a chance to OHKO offensive sets.
**Physically Defensive Ferrothorn**: Ferrothorn can annoy non-Substitute Kyurem-B with Leech Seed and wall it using Iron Defense; after using the latter, it can threaten an OHKO with Body Press. However, if Kyurem-B has access to Dynamax, Ferrothorn will have difficulty safely switching in and setting up.
**Ditto**: After Dynamax ends, boosted Kyurem-B is vulnerable to getting OHKOed by the opposing Ditto’s Max Hailstorm or a lucky Icicle Spear, unless it’s running a rare Substitute set. As Kyurem-B has trouble staying near full HP with Life Orb as it KOes a target, Ditto will often be able to reliably revenge kill. However, if Kyurem-B has access to Dynamax, Ditto likely loses one-on-one thanks to Kyurem-B's higher HP. If Kyurem-B is unboosted and both Pokemon Dynamax, it will win one-on-one if it wins the second Speed tie; if only Kyurem-B Dynamaxes, it will beat Ditto unless it is severely chipped.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf Zacian can outspeed and OHKO Kyurem-B after it has used Dragon Dance once; Choice Scarf Calyrex-S can outspeed it at +2. If Kyurem-B is unboosted, faster Pokemon that hit it super effectively, such as Marshadow, Zacian-C, and Xerneas, will threaten it.
**Residual Damage**: Entry hazards, particularly Stealth Rock, and Life Orb recoil can wear Kyurem-B down, unless it runs Heavy-Duty Boots.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Quality checked by: [[Fc, 511624], [Rotten, 491896]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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