Kyurem
[SET]
name: Substitute + 3 Attacks
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dragon Pulse
move 4: Blizzard / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 56 HP / 236 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Rather
then focussing than focusing solely on Kyurem's massive Special Attack stat, this set abuses its
more than above average bulk and nice set of resistances. Substitute is the crux of this set
, (< Comma) as it eases prediction
s and
it prevents Kyurem from being crippled by status or revenge killed easily. Kyurem can make 101
HP Subs
titutes, which means
that moves such as Seismic Toss and Night Shade
take need 2 hits to break
it them. Weaker moves
, (< Comma) such as Scald and Volt Switch
, (< Comma) usually won't break the Sub
stitute either thanks to said resistances and Kyurem's above average defenses. Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast
, (< Comma) and Ice Beam or Blizzard give Kyurem as much coverage as possible, being able to hit everything for at least neutral damage. There aren't a lot of Pokemon that can take repeated hits from Kyurem, and the ones that can won't be able to do much in return
thanks to while it is behind a Substitute.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The given
EV's EVs give Kyurem 405 HP,
meaning it can which allows it to switch into Stealth Rock 4 times without
dying fainting as well as making bulky 101 HP Substitutes. Enough Speed investment to outspeed the likes of Dragonite and Adamant Lucario
are is used, while the remaining
EV's EVs are dumped into Special Attack to
let Kyurem hit as hard as possible. Of course, Blizzard is to be used when Kyurem is utilized on a
Hail hail team, otherwise Ice Beam is the preferred option. Hidden Power Fire can be used to hit Steel-types
that are neutral to Fighting-type attacks much harder, but leaves Kyurem walled
against the likes of by Heatran. Hidden Power Electric and Psychic are options as well but their
use is very restricted usefulness is limited, and Kyurem's STAB moves hit as hard neutral
ly as these moves do super effectively. Life Orb is an option if you prefer a boost in power, but comes at the cost of Kyurem's longevity.
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<p>Abomasnow is probably the most appreciated teammate, as its ability, Snow Warning, allows Kyurem to spam the most powerful Blizzard in the game. Special walls such as Chansey and Blissey counter this set, but with Toxic Spikes support, Kyurem can
still beat them; the bulky Substitutes really come in handy against them. Tentacruel is a good Pokemon to set up Toxic Spikes, and it also has access to Rapid Spin and
it resists Kyurem's weaknesses. Scizor and Jirachi can take at least one of Kyurem's moves and
kill KO it with their respective Steel-type STAB
s moves. Heatran or Skarmory can take on both of these Pokemon while also being able to set up
entry hazards, making them solid teammates as well. Without a Substitute up, Kyurem is forced out by faster Pokemon with strong Fighting-type moves,
like such as Terrakion and Virizion. The aforementioned Skarmory can take these hits reasonably well, but bulky Psychic-types such as Reuniclus and Mew can work too.</p>
