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[SET]
Pivot (Raging Bolt) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Dragonium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe OR 124 HP / 28 Def / 224 SpA / 132 Spe
IVs: 20 Atk
Timid / Modest Nature
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Taunt

[SET COMMENTS]
Raging Bolt is an excellent pivot, using its stellar offensive presence and ability to force out Pokemon such as Toxapex, Zapdos, and Moltres to gain momentum for its teammates. Not only that, Raging Bolt's solid defensive typing makes it have favorable matchups against Pokemon like Ogerpon-W and Mega Charizard Y. Thunderclap is a useful form of priority, being the main way Raging Bolt threatens out faster threats such as Urshifu-R, Iron Valiant, and Mega Medicham. Draco Meteor gives Raging Bolt the ability to hit Pokemon that would effortlessly block Volt Switch, such as Landorus-T and Gliscor. Taunt is an option over Thunderbolt, allowing Raging Bolt to stop entry hazards from being set up by the likes of Heatran and Ferrothorn and deny recovery for Pokemon like Mega Scizor, Blissey, and Garganacl. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Raging Bolt pivot safely in the face of hazards, particularly Spikes, while Dragonium Z gives Raging Bolt the ability to OHKO Gliscor and Landorus-T and muscle through weakened checks like Garganacl and Mega Tyranitar. Alternatively, Leftovers grants Raging Bolt more longevity to check Pokemon like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Urshifu-R more consistently. When using Heavy-Duty Boots, an EV spread with maximum Special Attack and Speed is preferred. However, the second EV spread ensures Raging Bolt outspeeds defensive Landorus-T while also surviving a Landorus-T's Earthquake after Stealth Rock.

Raging Bolt fits best on bulky offense and balance teams, where its pivoting abilities are much appreciated to keep momentum and bring in wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Kingambit against Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Galarian Slowking, and Mega Tyranitar. Raging Bolt checking Ogerpon-W and Tornadus-T is appreciated by teammates such as Alomomola and Great Tusk. In return, Alomomola provides Wish support, making up for Raging Bolt's poor longevity, and Great Tusk removes Spikes, which cut into Raging Bolt lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Due to Raging Bolt's lack of power, it loves the Spikes set by teammates like Samurott-H and Ferrothorn, chipping down its checks such as opposing Ferrothorn and Heatran. Raging Bolt is also hindered by Ground-types that easily outpace it such as Garchomp and Great Tusk, since they also block its Volt Switch, stopping it from gaining momentum. Teammates that check these foes, such as Moltres and Landorus-T, are good partners for Raging Bolt.

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[SET]
Pivot (Raging Bolt) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Dragonium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
124 HP / 28 Def / 224 SpA / 132 Spe
IVs: 20 Atk
Timid / Modest Nature
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Taunt

[SET]
Raging Bolt is an excellent pivot, using its stellar offensive presence and ability to force out Pokemon such as Toxapex, Zapdos, and Moltres to gain momentum for its teammates. Not only that, Raging Bolt’s solid defensive typing makes it have favorable matchups against Pokemon like Ogerpon-W and Mega Charizard Y. Thunderclap is a useful form of priority, being the main way Raging Bolt threatens out faster threats such as Urshifu-R and a weakened Mega Medicham. can talk about how meteor complements volt switch here Taunt is an option over Thunderbolt, allowing Raging Bolt to avoid Toxic from Heatran and Toxapex and deny recovery from Pokemon like Mega Scizor and Garganacl also prevents hazards from passive stuff and helps vs stall. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Raging Bolt to pivot safely in the face of entry hazards, particularly Spikes. Dragonium Z gives Raging Bolt the ability to offset its lower initial power, giving it the ability to OHKO Gliscor and Landorus-T and muscle through weakened checks like Garganacl and Mega Tyranitar. Leftovers gives it more longevity to check Pokémon like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Urshifu-R more consistently. The second EV spread ensures Raging Bolt outspeeds defensive Landorus-T while also surviving a Landorus-T Earthquake after Stealth Rock. However, when using Heavy-Duty Boots, A spread with max Special Attack and Speed is preferred.

Raging Bolt fits best on bulky offense and balance teams, where it’s pivoting abilities are much appreciated to keep the tempo and bring in wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Kingambit against Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Galarian Slowking, and Mega Tyranitar. Raging Bolt checking Ogerpon-W and Tornadus-T is appreciated by teammates such as Alomomola and Great Tusk. In return, Alomomola provides Wish recovery for Raging Bolt’s lacking longevity and Great Tusk removes Spikes that cut into Raging Bolt lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Due to Raging Bolt’s lack of initial power, it loves the Spikes set by teammates like Samurott-H and Ferrothorn, chipping down its checks such as opposing Ferrothorn and Heatran. Raging Bolt is also hindered by Ground-types such as Garchomp and Great Tusk that easily outpace it and block it from gaining momentum with Volt Switch. Teammates that check these foes, such as Moltres and Landorus-T, are good partners for Raging Bolt.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
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literally cant find any inaccuracies, 1/1
 
this is 2/2, really good analysis
[SET]
Pivot (Raging Bolt) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Dragonium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
124 HP / 28 Def / 224 SpA / 132 Spe
IVs: 20 Atk
Timid / Modest Nature
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Taunt

[SET]
Raging Bolt is an excellent pivot, using its stellar offensive presence and ability to force out Pokemon such as Toxapex, Zapdos, and Moltres to gain momentum for its teammates. Not only that, Raging Bolt’s solid defensive typing makes it have favorable matchups against Pokemon like Ogerpon-W and Mega Charizard Y. Thunderclap is a useful form of priority, being the main way Raging Bolt threatens out faster threats such as Urshifu-R maybe a Valiant mention could be good here? and a weakened Mega Medicham. Draco Meteor gives Raging Bolt the ability to hit Pokemon that would block Volt Switch effortlessly, such as Landorus-T and Gliscor. Taunt is an option over Thunderbolt, allowing Raging Bolt to stop entry hazards from the likes of Heatran and Toxapex Ferrothorn unsure how many Pex are running TSpikes nowadays, and it doesn't want to stay in for fear of TBolt anyways and deny recovery from Pokemon like Mega Scizor, Blissey, and Garganacl. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Raging Bolt to pivot safely in the face of entry hazards, particularly Spikes. Dragonium Z gives Raging Bolt the ability to offset its lower initial power, giving it the ability to OHKO Gliscor and Landorus-T and muscle through weakened checks like Garganacl and Mega Tyranitar. Leftovers gives it more longevity to check Pokémon like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Urshifu-R more consistently. The second EV spread ensures Raging Bolt outspeeds defensive Landorus-T while also surviving a Landorus-T Earthquake after Stealth Rock. However, when using Heavy-Duty Boots, A spread with max Special Attack and Speed is preferred.

Raging Bolt fits best on bulky offense and balance teams, where it’s pivoting abilities are much appreciated to keep the tempo and bring in wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Kingambit against Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Galarian Slowking, and Mega Tyranitar. Raging Bolt checking Ogerpon-W and Tornadus-T is appreciated by teammates such as Alomomola and Great Tusk. In return, Alomomola provides Wish recovery for Raging Bolt’s lacking longevity and Great Tusk removes Spikes that cut into Raging Bolt lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Due to Raging Bolt’s lack of initial power, it loves the Spikes set by teammates like Samurott-H and Ferrothorn, chipping down its checks such as opposing Ferrothorn and Heatran. Raging Bolt is also hindered by Ground-types such as Garchomp and Great Tusk that easily outpace it and block it from gaining momentum with Volt Switch. Teammates that check these foes, such as Moltres and Landorus-T, are good partners for Raging Bolt.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
Quality checked by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/red-fintans.637479/
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gp 1/1, add remove (comment)
GP Team done
[SET]
Pivot (Raging Bolt) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Dragonium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe OR 124 HP / 28 Def / 224 SpA / 132 Spe (i assume these are two ev spreads. in that case, it’s one line separated by an “or/OR”)
IVs: 20 Atk
Timid / Modest Nature
- Thunderclap
- Draco Meteor
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / Taunt

[SET]
Raging Bolt is an excellent pivot, using its stellar offensive presence and ability to force out Pokemon such as Toxapex, Zapdos, and Moltres to gain momentum for its teammates. Not only that, Raging Bolt's (fixed curly apostrophe: ’ -> ' ) solid defensive typing makes it have favorable matchups against Pokemon like Ogerpon-W and Mega Charizard Y. Thunderclap is a useful form of priority, being the main way Raging Bolt threatens out faster threats such as Urshifu-R, Iron Valiant, and Mega Medicham. Draco Meteor gives Raging Bolt the ability to hit Pokemon that would effortlessly block Volt Switch effortlessly (flows better), such as Landorus-T and Gliscor. Taunt is an option over Thunderbolt, allowing Raging Bolt to stop entry hazards from being set up by the likes of Heatran and Ferrothorn and deny recovery for from Pokemon like Mega Scizor, Blissey, and Garganacl. Heavy-Duty Boots gives lets Raging Bolt to pivot safely in the face of entry hazards, particularly Spikes, (Remove period; AC) while (having three simple sentences in a row makes the writing sound slightly choppy) Dragonium Z gives Raging Bolt the ability to offset its lower initial power, giving it the ability to (this feels like it’s referencing calm mind, saying that this can be a nuke button beforehand if needed. this set lacks calm mind, so i changed it. if i’m wrong on the intended meaning, please tell me what exactly you meant to get across, and we can work together.) OHKO Gliscor and Landorus-T and muscle through weakened checks like Garganacl and Mega Tyranitar. Alternatively, (AC) (adds flow [also due to choppiness as mentioned in the “, while” change]) Leftovers grants Raging Bolt gives it (you already said “gives” a sentence ago) more longevity to check Pokemon Pokémon (seems like a typo, since you didn’t use the accent earlier.) like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Urshifu-R more consistently. When using Heavy-Duty Boots, an EV spread with maximum Special Attack and Speed is preferred. However, (AC) the The second EV spread ensures Raging Bolt outspeeds defensive Landorus-T while also surviving a Landorus-T's (Add apostrophe) Earthquake after Stealth Rock. However, when using Heavy-Duty Boots, A spread with max Special Attack and Speed is preferred. (moved to be in order of the set above + changed some errors)

Raging Bolt fits best on bulky offense and balance teams, where its it’s pivoting abilities are much appreciated to keep momentum the tempo and bring in wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham and Kingambit against Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Galarian Slowking, and Mega Tyranitar. Raging Bolt checking Ogerpon-W and Tornadus-T is appreciated by teammates such as Alomomola and Great Tusk. In return, Alomomola provides Wish support, making up recovery for Raging Bolt's (fixed curly apostrophe: ’ -> ' ) poor (saying “lacking” twice is repetitive, so i switched one out. feel free to change it something more suitable like “nonexistent” or “below-average” if needed) lacking longevity, (AC) and Great Tusk removes Spikes, (AC) which that cut into Raging Bolt lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Due to Raging Bolt's (fixed curly apostrophe: ’ -> ' ) lack of initial (same thing as Draco Z comment) power, it loves the Spikes set by teammates like Samurott-H and Ferrothorn, chipping down its checks such as opposing Ferrothorn and Heatran. Raging Bolt is also hindered by Ground-types such as Garchomp and Great Tusk that easily outpace it such as Garchomp and Great Tusk, since they also block its Volt Switch, stopping and block it from gaining momentum with Volt Switch. (made sure it wasn’t saying only a certain subgroup of Ground-types were Electric-immune) Teammates that check these foes, such as Moltres and Landorus-T, are good partners for Raging Bolt.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
Quality checked by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/red-fintans.637479/ https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dead-by-daylight.571069/
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