1v1 Regidrago [DONE]

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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Scale Shot
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Breaking Swipe
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Scale Shot is used to outspeed foes and then deal immense damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. It also breaks potential Substitutes and gives a +1 Speed boost, letting Regidrago outspeed Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos, and Volcarona. Outrage OHKOes many Dragon-types such as Naganadel and Dragapult after surviving their attacks with Haban Berry. Breaking Swipe + Draco Meteor improves the Avalugg matchup, as at -1 Attack, Regidrago survives an Icicle Spear and has favorable odds to tank an Avalanche. Then, Regidrago KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's bad Special Defense.

EVs
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With 96 Speed EVs and a Speed boost from Scale Shot, Regidrago outspeeds base 100 Speed Pokemon like Entei and the Zapdos formes. The Defense investment alongside Haban Berry allows Regidrago to tank a Dragon Darts from Choice Band Dragapult, and the Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.

An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora. It does not have the Speed investment that the main spread has, though, so it won't outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon after Scale Shot. This set should run Dragon Energy over Draco Meteor to deal more consistent damage to Rhyperior, Volcanion, and Swampert while also retaining some stallbreaking capabilities.

Usage Tips
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Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus faster stall Pokemon, especially Entei and Zapdos, since +1 Regidrago outspeeds and 2HKOes them with Outrage.

Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg's or Crustle's Attack and break their Sturdy ability; Regidrago survives their attacks at -1 and KOes either with Draco Meteor afterwards.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Dragon Energy
move 4: Scale Shot
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Draco Meteor is usually used on turn 1, followed by Outrage on turn 2, since it does more damage than a -2 Draco Meteor. Dragon Energy deals more damage to targets like Volcanion and Rhyperior. Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes like SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking potential Substitutes as well. Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise, including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and Choice Specs Kyurem.

EVs
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8 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom after a Scale Shot. With the bulk investment, Regidrago survives two Wicked Blows from maximum Attack Urshifu-S without an Attack-boosting nature and a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Porygon-Z.

An alternate EV spread of 12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold nature and Breaking Swipe over Outrage secures the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. The Speed is for outspeeding Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot, and the Special Defense allows Regidrago to survive Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
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Against Substitute users and base 85 Speed Pokemon, use Scale Shot first and follow up with one of your stronger STAB attacks.

When versus Porygon-Z, use Draco Meteor on turn 1 because it almost always KOes. If Porygon-Z survives, then Outrage can be used on turn 2 while Porygon-Z recharges after Hyper Beam. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus Porygon-Z because it has less Special Attack investment, though this is a losing sequence if Porygon-Z uses Trick because Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

Another matchup where Regidrago should use Draco Meteor on turn 1 is Urshifu-S; it should OHKO all variants except for Assault Vest, which can be dealt with by using Outrage on turn 2.

[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Endure
move 2: Dragon Energy
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Regidrago aims to gain surprise wins versus Pokemon such as Galarian Darmanitan that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry. Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets like Zeraora, Galarian Darmanitan, and Dragapult after Regidrago is in Custap Berry range. Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom, Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup, and Outrage helps versus most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes like Volcanion and Rhyperior for heavy damage.

EVs
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The Defense investment lets Regidrago survive an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and gives it good chances to avoid the 2HKO from Urshifu-S's unboosted Wicked Blow, while the Special Attack investment alongside a Modest nature allows Regidrago to always 2HKO most Assault Vest Urshifu sets with Draco Meteor.

Usage Tips
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Use Endure versus Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, such as Galarian Darmanitan, Naganadel, Dragapult, and Haxorus. Some of these threats have some counterplay; Dragapult can run Substitute, Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.

If running Breaking Swipe, it should be used against Zeraora turn 1 to reduce its Attack. Use Outrage against Tyranitar because it does more damage than Regidrago's other moves. When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage should always be used over Dragon Energy.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 12 HP / 216 Atk / 140 Def / 44 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

This set aims to lure Steel-types that normally beat Regidrago while retaining many of its core matchups. Outrage deals heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. Scale Shot bypasses Substitutes and lets Regidrago outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon like Zapdos. Regidrago uses Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone and Crunch to 2HKO Metagross.

EVs
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The Defense and HP investment allows Regidrago to survive two unboosted Meteor Mashes from Metagross so it can use Crunch to 2HKO. 96 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed neutral-natured Magnezone and 2HKO with Fire Fang, while the Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive two Flash Cannons from it. The remaining EVs go into Attack for maximizing damage output into various targets, most notably Celesteela.

Usage Tips
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Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-type Pokemon.

However, Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed certain base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking their Substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set for slow Ice-types like Glastrier and Avalugg, which other Regidrago sets cannot reliably defeat. This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP / 132 Atk / 204 Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor, and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The physical bulk allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. This set also beats non-Choice Band Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any follow-up attack, then finishing it off with a +2 Outrage. The Special Defense and Speed EVs allow Regidrago to survive Nihilego's Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1. With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos after Scale Shot. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup, but Scale Shot helps more versus a greater variety of Pokemon.

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- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [PA, 430787]
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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Breaking Swipe
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Scale Shot
move 4: Draco Meteor reorder the moves to be in the same order you wrote about them (SS, OR, DM, BrS)
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Scale Shot is used to outspeed Pokemon and then deal immense felt like this needed more emphasis damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. and Scale Shot can be helpful, breaking Substitutes, grammar and/or as well as giving a +1 Speed boost, outspeeding Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos and Volcarona. Outrage is the main stab STAB move of choice for Regidrago, OHKOing many Dragon-types, such as Naganadel or Dragapult, after surviving their attacks with the Haban Berry. as it it is boosted by the Adamant nature and with minimal attack investment coupled with its bulk allows it to survive hits from Dragon types like Naganadel and Dragapult and KO back. what you wrote was correct, it just was not very concise. Breaking Swipe in conjunction with Draco Meteor can help secures conciseness the Avalugg matchup, AC as at -1 Attack, Regidrago lives an Icicle Spear and has favorable rolls to live an Avalanche. AP Then, it Regidrago can KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's weaker Special Defense. This same strategy can also be used to win versus Shell Smash Crustle. The Haban Berry is used to survive hits from the aforementioned Dragon types. incorporated this into a sentence above

EVs

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96 Speed EV'()s alongside a Speed boost from Scale Shot boost outspeed base 100 speed Pokemon like Entei or the Zapdos formes.
The Defensive investment alongside the Haban Berry allows Regidrago to live a Dragon Darts from Adamant Choice Band Dragapult and the Special Defense Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.
An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold Nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora but it loses to Choice band Tyranitar I think the loss in speed is more relevant than band ttar, mention that instead. This set should run Dragon Energy why?.

Usage Tips
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-Scale Shot should be used turn 1 vs faster stall Pokemon, to shut it down especially from the likes of Entei and Zapdos, since they that can be outsped and 2HKOed with Outrage.
-Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg and Crustle's the Attack, AC of the foe and survive an incoming attack from Avalugg and Crustle moved this forward and restructured the sentence a bit which breaks their Sturdy ability and allows Regidrago to survive their attacks, then OHKO this takes 2 hits either with Draco Meteor.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Scale Shot
move 4: Dragon Energy order x2 (DM OR DE SS)
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Draco Meteor and Outrage are used as Regidrago's main STABs moves on this set. (AP) alongside Dragon Energy that can be used to deals damage to slower targets add a couple examples. Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes and also break their Substitute like SubSeed Rillaboom. Draco Meteor is usually used as the main STAB move on turn 1 due to it being boosted by the Modest nature. (AP) However, (AC) due to the Special Attack drop, if it does not OHKO then this is said at the end of the sentence Outrage is a better click on turn 2 compared to a -2 Special Attack Draco Meteor. (AP) This can help with matchups where the foe has heavy investment in one defense but not the other, (AC) like Assault Vest Urshifu-Single. The Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and other special attackers add at least one more example.
EVs
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8 Speed EV'()s alongside a Scale Shot boost allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom.
On the physical side, this set is able to live 2 Wicked Blows from max Attack Jolly Urshifu-Single without an Attack-boosting nature. and On the special side, with the Assault Vest Regidrago lives a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Modest Porygon-Z with a Special Attack-boosting nature.

12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold Nature is an alternative EV spread that can be run with Breaking Swipe over Outrage to secure the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. (AP) The Speed is for outspeeding Timid Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot. (AP) and The Special Defense allows Regidrago to live Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
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- () Regidrago should click Scale Shot to break the Substitutes of Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom and outspeed Cresselia and other base 85 Speed Pokemon then deal with them with a stronger STAB move. the respective move which is usually Draco Meteor or Outrage.
- Scale Shot should also be used to outspeed Modest Porygon-Z after it uses Hyper Beam then Regidrago can KO it with Outrage. An alternative option versus Porygon-Z is to click Draco Meteor on turn 1 as it has decent odds to KO and then if it does not kill, Outrage can be used on turn 2 which is the recharge turn for Hyper Beam. 4+ SpA Dragon's Maw Regidrago Draco Meteor vs. 60 HP / 0 SpD Porygon-Z: 292-345 (89.5 - 105.8%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO (bulkiest pz in the comp, still just under 80% after accuracy, I would recommend using Draco and not risk getting tricked into hyper beam koing - if they trick a choice item it's also just gg)
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When versus an Urshifu-Single, Regidrago should click Draco Meteor turn 1, which should usually OHKO unless its Assault Vest. (AP) In which case, Outrage on turn 2 wins the matchup.
mention that against nihilego, draco meteor should NOT be clicked t1


[SET]
name: Custap
move 1: Dragon Energy
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
move 4: Endure move this to the first slot, all the rest move down 1
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Regidrago runs Dragon Energy and Draco Meteor in this set and it you mention what these do later aims to secure gain surprise custap mus are rarely very secure wins versus Pokemon that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry mention darmg since that is huge. mention what the custap berry does, since that is a pretty niche mechanic Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall I know you've already mentioned some, but there should be an example here while Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup and Outrage vs most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes for heavy damage like what? while Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets even after Regidrago is in Custap range mention a couple examples and move this sentence to be before the slash options. This set also secures a win versus Aggron and Urshifu-Single as it lives an Avalanche from Aggron, (AC) meaning that it can click Dragon Energy safely twice breaking swipe first if you have it so you don't get owned by mburst and Draco Meteor for Urshifu-Single.

EVs
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The Defense investment on this Regidrago set lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and avoids the 2HKO from Assault Vest Urshifu-Single's Wicked Blow, while the Special Attack investment alongside the Modest nature allows Regidrago to 2HKO any Urshifu set with Draco Meteor.

Usage Tips
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- () Endure should be clicked vs Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, (AC) such as Galarian Darmanitan-Galar, Naganadel, Dragapult, and non-Unnerve Haxorus. other dragon types like Mold Breaker Haxorus but the latter can Some of these threats have some counterplay as Dragapult can run Substitute, (AC) and Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.
- If running Breaking Swipe or Outrage over Scale Shot, (AC) then it should be clicked for against Zeraora or Tyranitar respectively to improve the matchup. separate out breaking swipe and outrage into 2 different section since they do different things. It's a bit confusing to lump them together :s
- After reaching Custap range When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage (if running) should always be clicked over Dragon Energy as that will have a low base power due to the low hp.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 12 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
============= mention that this lures some steels that normally beat regidrago
Regidrago's uses its two main STAB moves being is Outrage, (AC) and Scale Shot to dealing heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. (AP) and Scale Shot is Regidrago's secondary STAB move, bypassing Substitute and giving a Speed boost, used to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon name at least 1. The coverage moves that Regidrago uses in this set are Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone. which gives a better matchup versus Ferrothorn, Kartana and Magnezone and Crunch 2HKOes for decent chances versus Metagross. Fire fang OHKOs or 2HKOs the aforementioned pokemon with the exception of metagross that is 2HKOed with Crunch reorganized to include these ideas more concisely and the defense investment allows regidrago to KO before Metagross as it lives 2 Adamant Meteor Mashes this goes in the ev description. These sentences were confusing to read, they should be more clear now :D

EVs
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96 Speed EV'()s allow Regidrago to outspeed Magnezone and other base 60'()s without a Speed boosting nature, (AC) allowing it to 2HKO with Fire Fang.
148 Defense EV'()s can survives 2 Meteor Mashes from Adamant unboosted both WP and Choice Band Metagross and 12 Special Defense EVs survive 2 Flash Cannons from Modest unboosted Magnezone.
Maximum Attack investment alongside the Adamant nature helps with securing the rolls versus Celesteela with Outrage and dealing generally higher damage to other Pokemon.

Usage Tips
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- () Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, (AC) as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-()type Pokemon. (AP)
However, (AC) Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, and effectively breaking their substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set that would help secures matchups versus slow Ice types like Glastrier and Avalugg, (AC) which is something other Regidrago sets cannot do.
This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP /132 Atk / 204 / Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish Nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. (AP) but This set also beats Avalanche Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any attack Glastrier can use, finishing with a +2 Boosted Draco Meteor to finish it off. The Special Defense and Speed investment allows Regidrago to survive a Nihilego Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1 Speed. (AP) With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup and boosts both Attack and Speed which could be better generally, however Scale Shot helps more versus entei as it breaks entei's substitute and outspeeds then next turn a greater variety of Pokemon.

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- Written by: [[doc1203, 526135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [username2, userid2], [username3, userid3] only 2 checks needed]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
 

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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Scale Shot
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Breaking Swipe
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Scale Shot is used to outspeed Pokemon and then deal immense damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. Scale Shot can be helpful, breaking Substitutes, as well as giving a +1 Speed boost, outspeeding Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos and Volcarona. Outrage is the main STAB move of choice for Regidrago, OHKOing many Dragon-types, such as Naganadel or Dragapult, after surviving their attacks with the Haban Berry. Breaking Swipe in conjunction with Draco Meteor secures the Avalugg matchup, as at -1 Attack, Regidrago lives an Icicle Spear and has favorable rolls to live an Avalanche. Then, Regidrago KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's weak Special Defense. This same strategy can also be used to win versus Shell Smash Crustle. this is fine to just be in usage tips imo

EVs
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With 96 Speed EVs alongside and a Speed boost from Scale Shot, (AC) Regidrago outspeeds base 100 Speed Pokemon like Entei or the Zapdos formes.
The Defense investment alongside the Haban Berry allows Regidrago to live a Dragon Darts from Adamant Choice Band Dragapult and
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he Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.
An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold Nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora but it loses alot of speed which means it wont be able to outspeed the aforementioned base 100 Speed Pokemon after Scale Shot. This set should run Dragon Energy to deal more consistent damage to pokemon like Rhyperior, Volcanion, and some Swampert sets also retaining some stallbreaking capabilities if not all.

Usage Tips
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- ()Scale Shot should be used turn 1 vs faster stall Pokemon, especially Entei and Zapdos, since they can be outsped and 2HKOed with Outrage.
- ()Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg and Crustle's Attack, which breaks their Sturdy ability and allows Regidrago to survive their attacks, then KO either with Draco Meteor.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Dragon Energy
move 4: Scale Shot
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Draco Meteor and Outrage are used as Regidrago's main STAB moves on this set. Dragon Energy deals damage to slower targets like Volcanion and Rhyperior. Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes and also break their Substitute like SubSeed Rillaboom. Draco Meteor is usually used as the main STAB move on turn 1 due to it being boosted by the Modest nature. However, due to the Special Attack drop, Outrage is a better click on turn 2 compared to a -2 Special Attack Draco Meteor. This can help with matchups where the foe has heavy investment in one defense but not the other, like Assault Vest Urshifu-S. The Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and Choice Specs Dragapult.

EVs
=============

8 Speed EVs alongside a Scale Shot boost allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom after a Scale Shot.
On the physical side, this set is able to live With 48 HP EVs and 248 Defense EVs, Regidrago survives 2 Wicked Blows from max Attack Urshifu-S without an Attack-boosting nature. On the special side, Regidrago lives a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Porygon-Z with a Special Attack-boosting nature.

An alternate EV spread of 12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold Nature is an alternative EV spread that can be run with and Breaking Swipe over Outrage to secures the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. The Speed is for outspeeding Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot. The Special Defense allows Regidrago to live Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
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Regidrago should click Scale Shot to break the Substitutes of Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom and outspeed Cresselia and other base 85 Speed Pokemon then deal with them with a stronger STAB move.
When versus Porygon-Z, click Draco Meteor on turn 1 as it has decent odds to KO and then if it does not kill, Outrage can be used on turn 2 which is the recharge turn for while Porygon-Z recharges after Hyper Beam. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used instead since it has less Special Attack investment. Clicking Scale Shot loses to Porygon-Z if it uses Trick since Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO. the alt spread is weak af, so the original comment was correct for that, but not the main spread
When versus an Urshifu-S Regidrago should click Draco Meteor turn 1, which should usually OHKO unless it is Assault Vest. In which case, Outrage on turn 2 wins the matchup.
Against Nihilego, Outrage should be clicked instead of Draco Meteor should not be clicked on turn 1 due to its higher Special Defense and instead Outrage should be clicked.


[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Endure
move 2: Dragon Energy
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Regidrag aims to gain surprise wins versus Pokemon that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry. (AP) this The Custap Berry gives Regidrago increased priority when it reaches drops below 25% HP, allowing it and allows it to KO threats like Galarian Darmanitan. Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets like Zeraora, Galarian Darmanitan and Dragon types like Dragapult even after Regidrago is in Custap range. Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall like SubSeed Rillaboom while Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup and Outrage vs most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes like Volcanion and Rhyperior for heavy damage. (AP) while This set also secures a win versus Aggron, (AC) and Urshifu-S as it lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron, meaning that it can click Breaking Swipe if running and then click Dragon Energy Safely and Draco Meteor can be clicked for Urshifu-S move both of these to usage tips.

EVs
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The Defense investment lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and avoids the 2HKO from Assault Vest Urshifu-S's Wicked Blow, while the Special Attack investment alongside the Modest nature allows Regidrago to 2HKO any Urshifu set with Draco Meteor.

Usage Tips
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Endure should be clicked vs Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, such as Galarian Darmanitan, Naganadel, Dragapult, and non-Unnerve I know I told you to add this, but the next sentence explains Unnerve Haxorus. Some of these threats have some counterplay as Dragapult can run Substitute, Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.
If running Breaking Swipe over Scale Shot, then it should be clicked against Zeraora to improve the matchup by reducing its Attack.
If running Outrage over the aforementioned moves in the last moveslot, then it should be clicked against Tyranitar since it does the most damage of any move option to deal more damage and improve the matchup.
When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage should always be clicked over Dragon Energy as that will have a low base power.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 12 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
This set aims to lure Steel-types that normally beat Regidrago by damaging them with super effective moves, while retaining many of its core matchups. Regidrago's main STAB move is Outrage dealing heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. Scale Shot is Regidrago's secondary STAB move, bypassing Substitute and giving a Speed boost, used to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon like Zapdos. Regidrago uses Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone. Crunch is for 2HKOing Metagross.

EVs
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96 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed neutral-natured Magnezone and other base 60s without a Speed boosting nature allowing it to and 2HKO with Fire Fang.
148 Defense EVs survives 2 Meteor Mashes from unboosted Metagross and 12 Special Defense EVs survive 2 Flash Cannons from unboosted Magnezone.
Maximum Attack investment alongside the Adamant nature helps with rolls versus Celesteela with Outrage and dealing generally higher damage to other Pokemon.

Usage Tips
=============
Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-type Pokemon.
However, Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed certain base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, (AC) breaking their Substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set that secures matchups versus slow Ice types like Glastrier and Avalugg, which is something other Regidrago sets cannot do.
This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP /132 Atk / 204 / Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish Nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. This set also beats Avalanche Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any attack Glastrier can use, before finishing with a +2 Draco Meteor. The Special Defense and Speed investment allow Regidrago to survive a Nihilego's Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1 Speed. With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos after Scale Shot. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup, however Scale Shot helps more versus a greater variety of Pokemon.

[CREDITS]

- Written by: [[doc1203, 526135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [username2, userid2]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Scale Shot
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Breaking Swipe
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Scale Shot is used to outspeed Pokemon foes and then deal immense damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. This can be helpful, breaking Substitutes, as well as giving breaks potential Substitutes and gives a +1 Speed boost, outspeeding Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos, (AC) and Volcarona. Outrage is the main Regidrago's STAB move of choice for Regidrago, OHKOing many Dragon-types, such as Naganadel or Dragapult, (RC) after surviving their attacks with the Haban Berry. Breaking Swipe in conjunction with + Draco Meteor secures the Avalugg matchup, as at -1 Attack, Regidrago lives an Icicle Spear and has favorable rolls to live an Avalanche. Then, Regidrago KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's weak bad Special Defense.

EVs
=============
With 96 Speed EVs and a Speed boost from Scale Shot, Regidrago outspeeds base 100 Speed Pokemon like Entei or the Zapdos formes. The Defense investment on this set alongside the Haban Berry allows Regidrago to live a Dragon Darts from Adamant technically not necessary since it also lives any nature Choice Band Dragapult and the Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.

An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold Nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora. (AP) but it loses alot of speed which means It does not have the Speed investment that the main spread has; it wont be able to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon after Scale Shot. This set should run Dragon Energy over Draco Meteor(?) to deal more consistent damage to Rhyperior, Volcanion, and some Swampert sets while also retaining some stallbreaking capabilities.


Usage Tips
=============
Scale Shot should be used turn 1 vs faster stall Pokemon, especially Entei and Zapdos, since they can be outsped and 2HKOed Regidrago outspeeds at +1 and 2HKOes with Outrage.

Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg and or Crustle's Attack, which breaks and break their Sturdy ability; (ASC) and allows Regidrago to survives their attacks at -1 , then and KOes either with Draco Meteor afterwards.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Dragon Energy
move 4: Scale Shot
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Draco Meteor and Outrage are used as Regidrago's main STAB moves on this set. Draco Meteor is usually used on turn 1, followed by Outrage on turn 2, since it does more damage than a -2 Draco Meteor. Dragon Energy deals damage to slower targets like Volcanion and Rhyperior. Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes and also break their Substitute like SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking potential Substitutes as well. Draco Meteor is usually used as the main STAB move on turn 1 followed by Outrage on turn 2 instead of a -2 Special Attack Draco Meteor. moving this to after the first sentence, rewording a bit The Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise, (AC) including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and Choice Specs Kyurem Choice Specs Dragapult Haban bulks pult as well, kyurem is a better example.

EVs
=============

8 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom after a Scale Shot.
With 48 HP EVs and 248 Defense EVs the bulk investment, Regidrago survives 2 two Wicked Blows from maximum Attack Urshifu-S without an Attack-boosting nature and on the special side, Regidrago lives a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Porygon-Z as well as a Draco Meteor from Choice Specs Dragapult not the exact benchmark.

An alternate EV spread of 12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold Nature and Breaking Swipe over Outrage secures the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. The Speed is for outspeeding Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot and the Special Defense allows Regidrago to live Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
============= I made this more of a list so it's easier to look for things (for all sets)
Regidrago should click Scale Shot to break the Substitutes of Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom and outspeed Cresselia and other base 85 Speed Pokemon then deal with them with a stronger STAB move.

When versus Porygon-Z, click Draco Meteor on turn 1 as it has decent odds to KO and then if it does not kill, Outrage can be used on turn 2 while Porygon-Z recharges after Hyper Beam. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus Porygon-Z since it has less Special Attack investment, though this loses if Porygon-Z uses Trick since Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

Another matchup where Regidrago should click Draco Meteor on turn 1 is when the foe has an Urshifu-S, it should OHKO all variants except for Assault Vest which can be Dealt with by clicking Outrage on Turn 2. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used versus Porygon-Z since it has less Special Attack investment, though clicking this loses if Porygon-Z uses Trick since Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Endure
move 2: Dragon Energy
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Regidrago aims to gain surprise wins versus Pokemon that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry. The Custap Berry gives Regidrago increased priority allows Regidrago to move first Custap is not priority technically, just first in the same priority bracket :nerd: when it drops below 25% HP, allowing it to KO threats like Galarian Darmanitan. Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets like Zeraora, Galarian Darmanitan and Dragon types like Dragapult even after Regidrago is in Custap Berry range. Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall like SubSeed Rillaboom, (AC) while Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup, (AP) and Outrage helps versus most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes like Volcanion and Rhyperior for heavy damage. This set also secures a win versus Aggron, as it lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and lives 2 Wicked Blows from Assault Vest Urshifu-S. move to the EV section

EVs
=============
The Defense investment lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and has good chances to avoids the 2HKO from Assault Vest Urshifu-S's unboosted Wicked Blow we can't bulk for 96+ in an analysis so I just reworded it to be more general, while the Special Attack investment alongside the Modest nature allows Regidrago to always 2HKO any most Assault Vest Urshifu sets with Draco Meteor technically if AV runs any more spdef than normal it is up to rolls.

Usage Tips
=============
Endure should be clicked vs Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, such as Galarian Darmanitan, Naganadel, Dragapult, and Haxorus. Some of these threats have some counterplay; (ASC) as Dragapult can run Substitute, Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.

If running Breaking Swipe over Scale Shot, then it should be clicked against Zeraora turn 1 to improve the matchup by reducing its Attack. Regidrago should click Breaking Swipe, if running, versus Aggron on Turn 1 and then safely click Dragon Energy or Draco Meteor as it lives a Choice Band Avalanche. Just ran the calcs and Regidrago has so much HP that Metal Burst damage is not a concern, breaking swipe + draco also doesn't kill so lol my bad

However, if running
Outrage in the last moveslot then this should be clicked against Tyranitar as it does the most damage compared to the other moves.

When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage should always be clicked over Dragon Energy, (AC) as that will have a low base power. (AP) Draco Meteor should always be clicked over the other moves when versus and Urshifu-S as it 2HKOs all variants. this was mentioned in the EV section, idt we need to repeat it


[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 12 SpD / 96 Spe 12 HP / 216 Atk / 140 Def / 44 SpD / 96 Spe comments on discord, basically the setscomp spread did not do what it said - I'll let luser know right after this

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
This set aims to lure Steel-types that normally beat Regidrago by damaging them with super effective moves, while retaining many of its core matchups. Regidrago's main STAB move is Outrage, (AC) dealing heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. Scale Shot is Regidrago's secondary STAB move, bypassing Substitute and giving a Speed boost, used to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon like Zapdos. Regidrago uses Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone while and Crunch is for 2HKOing to 2HKO Metagross.

EVs
=============
Maximum Attack investment alongside the Adamant nature helps with rolls versus Celesteela with Outrage and dealing generally higher damage to other Pokemon. this can be moved to the end, less important than the benchmarks 148 Defense EVs survives 2 Meteor Mashes from unboosted Metagross and allows The Defense and HP investment allow Regidrago to survive two unboosted Meteor Mashes from Metagross so it to can use Crunch to 2HKO. (AP) 96 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed neutral-natured Magnezone and 2HKO with Fire Fang; (ASC) and the 12 Special Defense EVs survive 2 Flash Cannons from it the specially defensive investment allows Regidrago to survive two Flash Cannons from it. The remaining EVs go into Attack for maximizing damage output into various targets, most notably Celesteela.

Usage Tips
=============
Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-type Pokemon.

However, Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed certain base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking their Substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set that secures matchups versus for slow Ice types like Glastrier and Avalugg, which is something other Regidrago sets cannot do defeat. This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP / 132 Atk / 204 Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish Nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The Defense defensive investment allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. This set also beats Avalanche non-Choice Band Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any attack before finishing with a +2 Draco Meteor Outrage safer vs AV. The Special Defense and Speed investment allow Regidrago to survive a Nihilego's Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1 Speed. With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos after Scale Shot. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup, however Scale Shot helps more versus a greater variety of Pokemon.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[doc1203, 526135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [PA, 430787]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 

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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Scale Shot
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Breaking Swipe
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Scale Shot is used to outspeed Pokemon foes and then deal immense damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. This can be helpful, breaking Substitutes, as well as giving breaks potential Substitutes and gives a +1 Speed boost, outspeeding letting Regidrago outspeed Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos, (AC) and Volcarona. Outrage is the main STAB move of choice for Regidrago, OHKOing OHKOes many Dragon-types(remove comma) such as Naganadel or and Dragapult, (RC) after surviving their attacks with the Haban Berry. Breaking Swipe in conjunction with + Draco Meteor secures the Avalugg matchup, as at -1 Attack, Regidrago lives survives an Icicle Spear and has favorable rolls odds to live tank an Avalanche. Then, Regidrago KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's weak bad Special Defense.

EVs
=============

With 96 Speed EVs and a Speed boost from Scale Shot, Regidrago outspeeds base 100 Speed Pokemon like Entei or and the Zapdos formes. The Defense investment on this set alongside the Haban Berry allows Regidrago to live tank a Dragon Darts from Adamant technically not necessary since it also lives any nature Choice Band Dragapult,(comma) and the Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.

An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold Nature nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora. (AP) but it loses alot of speed which means It does not have the Speed investment that the main spread has, so it wont be able to won't outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon after Scale Shot. This set should run Dragon Energy over Draco Meteor(?) to deal more consistent damage to Rhyperior, Volcanion, and some Swampert sets (some? surely the stronger move always does more damage regardless of the foe's set) while also retaining some stallbreaking capabilities.

Usage Tips
=============

Scale Shot should be used turn 1 vs versus faster stall Pokemon, especially Entei and Zapdos, since they can be outsped and 2HKOed Regidrago outspeeds at +1 and 2HKOes them with Outrage.

Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg and Avalugg's or Crustle's Attack, which breaks and break their Sturdy ability; (ASC) and allows Regidrago to survives their attacks at -1 , then and KOes either with Draco Meteor afterwards.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Dragon Energy
move 4: Scale Shot
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Draco Meteor and Outrage are used as Regidrago's main STAB moves on this set. Draco Meteor is usually used on turn 1, followed by Outrage on turn 2, since it does more damage than a -2 Draco Meteor. Dragon Energy deals damage to slower targets like Volcanion and Rhyperior.(this sentence tells me nothing of note; any of your moves hit slower targets.) Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes and also break their Substitute like SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking potential Substitutes as well. Draco Meteor is usually used as the main STAB move on turn 1 followed by Outrage on turn 2 instead of a -2 Special Attack Draco Meteor. moving this to after the first sentence, rewording a bit The Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise, (AC) including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and Choice Specs Kyurem.(keep period) Choice Specs Dragapult Haban bulks pult as well, kyurem is a better example.

EVs
=============

8 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom after a Scale Shot. With 48 HP EVs and 248 Defense EVs the bulk investment, Regidrago survives 2 two Wicked Blows from maximum Attack Urshifu-S without an Attack-boosting nature and on the special side, Regidrago lives a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Porygon-Z as well as a Draco Meteor from Choice Specs Dragapult not the exact benchmark.

An alternate EV spread of 12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold Nature nature and Breaking Swipe over Outrage secures the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. The Speed is for outspeeding Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot,(comma) and the Special Defense allows Regidrago to live survive Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
============= I made this more of a list so it's easier to look for things (for all sets)

Regidrago should click Scale Shot to break the Substitutes of Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom and outspeed Cresselia and other base 85 Speed Pokemon then deal with them with a stronger STAB move.

Against Substitute users and base 85 Speed Pokemon, use Scale Shot first and follow up with one of your stronger STAB attacks.


When versus Porygon-Z, click use Draco Meteor on turn 1 as it has decent odds to KO and then if it does not kill, because it almost always KOes. If Porygon-Z survives, then Outrage can be used on turn 2 while Porygon-Z recharges after Hyper Beam. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus Porygon-Z because it has less Special Attack investment, though this loses if Porygon-Z uses Trick because Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

Another matchup where Regidrago should click use Draco Meteor on turn 1 is when the foe has an Urshifu-S;(comma -> semicolon) it should OHKO all variants except for Assault Vest,(comma) which can be Dealt dealt with by clicking using Outrage on Turn turn 2. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used versus Porygon-Z since it has less Special Attack investment, though clicking this loses if Porygon-Z uses Trick since Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Endure
move 2: Dragon Energy
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
Regidrago aims to gain surprise wins versus Pokemon that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry. The Custap Berry gives Regidrago increased priority allows Regidrago to move first Custap is not priority technically, just first in the same priority bracket :nerd: when it drops below 25% HP, allowing it to KO threats like Galarian Darmanitan. Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets like Zeraora, Galarian Darmanitan and Dragon types like Dragapult even after Regidrago is in Custap Berry range. Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall like SubSeed Rillaboom, (AC) while Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup, (AP) and Outrage helps versus most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes like Volcanion and Rhyperior for heavy damage. This set also secures a win versus Aggron, as it lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and lives 2 Wicked Blows from Assault Vest Urshifu-S. move to the EV section

EVs
=============
The Defense investment lives an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and has good chances to avoids the 2HKO from Assault Vest Urshifu-S's unboosted Wicked Blow we can't bulk for 96+ in an analysis so I just reworded it to be more general, while the Special Attack investment alongside the Modest nature allows Regidrago to always 2HKO any most Assault Vest Urshifu sets with Draco Meteor technically if AV runs any more spdef than normal it is up to rolls.

Usage Tips
=============
Endure should be clicked vs Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, such as Galarian Darmanitan, Naganadel, Dragapult, and Haxorus. Some of these threats have some counterplay; (ASC) as Dragapult can run Substitute, Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.

If running Breaking Swipe over Scale Shot, then it should be clicked against Zeraora turn 1 to improve the matchup by reducing its Attack. Regidrago should click Breaking Swipe, if running, versus Aggron on Turn 1 and then safely click Dragon Energy or Draco Meteor as it lives a Choice Band Avalanche. Just ran the calcs and Regidrago has so much HP that Metal Burst damage is not a concern, breaking swipe + draco also doesn't kill so lol my bad

However, if running
Outrage in the last moveslot then this should be clicked against Tyranitar as it does the most damage compared to the other moves.

When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage should always be clicked over Dragon Energy, (AC) as that will have a low base power. (AP) Draco Meteor should always be clicked over the other moves when versus and Urshifu-S as it 2HKOs all variants. this was mentioned in the EV section, idt we need to repeat it


[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 12 SpD / 96 Spe 12 HP / 216 Atk / 140 Def / 44 SpD / 96 Spe comments on discord, basically the setscomp spread did not do what it said - I'll let luser know right after this

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============
This set aims to lure Steel-types that normally beat Regidrago by damaging them with super effective moves, while retaining many of its core matchups. Regidrago's main STAB move is Outrage, (AC) dealing heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. Scale Shot is Regidrago's secondary STAB move, bypassing Substitute and giving a Speed boost, used to outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon like Zapdos. Regidrago uses Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone while and Crunch is for 2HKOing to 2HKO Metagross.

EVs
=============
Maximum Attack investment alongside the Adamant nature helps with rolls versus Celesteela with Outrage and dealing generally higher damage to other Pokemon. this can be moved to the end, less important than the benchmarks 148 Defense EVs survives 2 Meteor Mashes from unboosted Metagross and allows The Defense and HP investment allow Regidrago to survive two unboosted Meteor Mashes from Metagross so it to can use Crunch to 2HKO. (AP) 96 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed neutral-natured Magnezone and 2HKO with Fire Fang; (ASC) and the 12 Special Defense EVs survive 2 Flash Cannons from it the specially defensive investment allows Regidrago to survive two Flash Cannons from it. The remaining EVs go into Attack for maximizing damage output into various targets, most notably Celesteela.

Usage Tips
=============
Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-type Pokemon.

However, Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed certain base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking their Substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set that secures matchups versus for slow Ice types like Glastrier and Avalugg, which is something other Regidrago sets cannot do defeat. This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP / 132 Atk / 204 Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish Nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The Defense defensive investment allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. This set also beats Avalanche non-Choice Band Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any attack before finishing with a +2 Draco Meteor Outrage safer vs AV. The Special Defense and Speed investment allow Regidrago to survive a Nihilego's Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1 Speed. With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos after Scale Shot. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup, however Scale Shot helps more versus a greater variety of Pokemon.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[doc1203, 526135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [PA, 430787]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
I checked the first two sets, but even with the AM check this has far too many issues for the limited prose. Implement this and tag me again so I can give this a second look over.
 

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[SET]
name: Haban Berry
move 1: Scale Shot
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Breaking Swipe
item: Haban Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 244 Def / 168 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Scale Shot is used to outspeed foes and then deal immense damage to them the following turn with Outrage or Drago Meteor. This It also breaks potential Substitutes and gives a +1 Speed boost, letting Regidrago outspeed Pokemon like Entei, Zapdos, and Volcarona. Outrage OHKOes many Dragon-types such as Naganadel and Dragapult after surviving their attacks with Haban Berry. Breaking Swipe + Draco Meteor secures improves the Avalugg matchup, as at -1 Attack, Regidrago survives an Icicle Spear and has favorable odds to tank an Avalanche. Then, Regidrago KOes back with Draco Meteor due to Avalugg's bad Special Defense.

EVs
=============

With 96 Speed EVs and a Speed boost from Scale Shot, Regidrago outspeeds base 100 Speed Pokemon like Entei and the Zapdos formes. The Defense investment alongside Haban Berry allows Regidrago to tank a Dragon Darts from Choice Band Dragapult, and the Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive Draco Meteor from Modest Choice Specs Naganadel.

An alternative EV spread of 88 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpA / 144 SpD with a Bold nature can be run to beat Choice Band Zeraora. It does not have the Speed investment that the main spread has, though, so it won't outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon after Scale Shot. This set should run Dragon Energy over Draco Meteor to deal more consistent damage to Rhyperior, Volcanion, and Swampert while also retaining some stallbreaking capabilities.

Usage Tips
=============

Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus faster stall Pokemon, especially Entei and Zapdos, since +1 Regidrago outspeeds at +1 and 2HKOes them with Outrage.

Breaking Swipe should be used to reduce Avalugg's or Crustle's Attack and break their Sturdy ability; Regidrago survives their attacks at -1 and KOes either with Draco Meteor afterwards.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Dragon Energy
move 4: Scale Shot
item: Assault Vest
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 48 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 200 SpD / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Draco Meteor is usually used on turn 1, followed by Outrage on turn 2, since it does more damage than a -2 Draco Meteor. Dragon Energy deals more damage to targets like Volcanion and Rhyperior. Scale Shot helps Regidrago outspeed foes like SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking potential Substitutes as well. Assault Vest helps Regidrago secure matchups that it would lose otherwise, including Choice Specs Porygon-Z and Choice Specs Kyurem.

EVs
=============

8 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed base 85 Speed Pokemon such as Cresselia and Rillaboom after a Scale Shot. With the bulk investment, Regidrago survives two Wicked Blows from maximum Attack Urshifu-S without an Attack-boosting nature and a Hyper Beam from Choice Specs Porygon-Z.

An alternate EV spread of 12 HP / 204 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD / 36 Spe with a Bold nature and Breaking Swipe over Outrage secures the Choice Band Avalugg matchup. The Speed is for outspeeding Porygon-Z after a Scale Shot, and the Special Defense allows Regidrago to survive Nihilego's Acid Spray into Meteor Beam.

Usage Tips
=============

Against Substitute users and base 85 Speed Pokemon, use Scale Shot first and follow up with one of your stronger STAB attacks.

When versus Porygon-Z, use Draco Meteor on turn 1 because it almost always KOes. If Porygon-Z survives, then Outrage can be used on turn 2 while Porygon-Z recharges after Hyper Beam. If using the alternate spread, Scale Shot should be used turn 1 versus Porygon-Z because it has less Special Attack investment, though this loses is a losing sequence if Porygon-Z uses Trick because Scale Shot does not reliably 2HKO.

Another matchup where Regidrago should use Draco Meteor on turn 1 is Urshifu-S; it should OHKO all variants except for Assault Vest,(comma) which can be dealt with by using Outrage on turn 2.

[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Endure
move 2: Dragon Energy
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Scale Shot / Breaking Swipe / Outrage
item: Custap Berry
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Modest
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Regidrago aims to gain surprise wins versus Pokemon such as Galarian Darmanitan that would otherwise KO it using Endure and a Custap Berry. The Custap Berry allows Regidrago to move first when it drops below 25% HP (this is dex info), allowing it to KO threats like Galarian Darmanitan. Draco Meteor deals consistent damage to most targets like Zeraora, Galarian Darmanitan,(comma) and Dragapult after Regidrago is in Custap Berry range. Scale Shot is used to shut down some stall Pokemon like SubSeed Rillaboom, Breaking Swipe helps in the Zeraora matchup, and Outrage helps versus most Tyranitar and non-Kee Berry Volcarona. Dragon Energy hits slower foes like Volcanion and Rhyperior for heavy damage.

EVs
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The Defense investment lives lets Regidrago survive an Avalanche from Choice Band Aggron and has gives it good chances to avoid the 2HKO from Urshifu-S's unboosted Wicked Blow, while the Special Attack investment alongside the a Modest nature allows Regidrago to always 2HKO most Assault Vest Urshifu sets with Draco Meteor.

Usage Tips
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Endure should be clicked vs Use Endure versus Pokemon that threaten to OHKO Regidrago, such as Galarian Darmanitan, Naganadel, Dragapult, and Haxorus. Some of these threats have some counterplay; Dragapult can run Substitute, Life Orb Naganadel can run Protect, and Haxorus can nullify Regidrago's Custap Berry with Unnerve.

If running Breaking Swipe,(comma) then it should be clicked used against Zeraora turn 1 to improve the matchup by reducing reduce its Attack. Outrage should be clicked against Tyranitar as Use Outrage against Tyranitar because it does the most more damage compared to the than Regidrago's other moves. When low on HP, Draco Meteor or Outrage should always be clicked used over Dragon Energy, as that will have a low base power (dex info, reader should know how Dragon Energy works).

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Scale Shot
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Crunch
item: Choice Band
ability: Dragon's Maw
nature: Adamant
evs: 12 HP / 216 Atk / 140 Def / 44 SpD / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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This set aims to lure Steel-types that normally beat Regidrago by damaging them with super effective moves,(remove comma) while retaining many of its core matchups. Regidrago's main STAB move is Outrage, (AC) dealing Outrage deals heavy neutral or super effective damage to foes. Scale Shot is Regidrago's secondary STAB move, bypassing Substitute and giving a Speed boost, used to bypasses Substitutes and lets Regidrago outspeed base 100 Speed Pokemon like Zapdos. Regidrago uses Fire Fang to OHKO Kartana and 2HKO Ferrothorn and Magnezone and Crunch to 2HKO Metagross.

EVs
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The Defense and HP investment allow allows Regidrago to survive two unboosted Meteor Mashes from Metagross so it can use Crunch to 2HKO. 96 Speed EVs allow Regidrago to outspeed neutral-natured Magnezone and 2HKO with Fire Fang,(semicolon -> comma) while the specially defensive Special Defense investment allows Regidrago to survive two Flash Cannons from it. The remaining EVs go into Attack for maximizing damage output into various targets, most notably Celesteela.

Usage Tips
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Using this Regidrago set is rather straightforward, as Outrage will usually be used or the respective coverage move for Steel-type Pokemon.

However, Regidrago should use Scale Shot to outspeed certain base 100 Speed Pokemon and below, like Entei and SubSeed Rillaboom, breaking their Substitute while dealing damage.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Regidrago can run a Weakness Policy set for slow Ice-types(hyphen) like Glastrier and Avalugg, which other Regidrago sets cannot reliably defeat. This set runs an EV spread of 12 HP / 132 Atk / 204 Def / 48 SpD / 112 Spe with the Impish Nature nature and the moves Breaking Swipe, Outrage, Draco Meteor,(comma) and Dragon Dance or Scale Shot. The defensive investment physical bulk allows Regidrago to survive a Choice Band Avalugg's Avalanche and KO it back with Draco Meteor. This set also beats non-Choice Band Glastrier by using Breaking Swipe, surviving any follow-up attack,(comma) before then finishing it off with a +2 Outrage. The Special Defense and Speed investment EVs allow Regidrago to survive Nihilego's Meteor Beam and outspeed it at +1 Speed. With these EVs, Regidrago also outspeeds other Pokemon like Entei and Zapdos after Scale Shot. Running Dragon Dance on this set helps with the Chansey matchup, however but Scale Shot helps more versus a greater variety of Pokemon.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[doc1203, 526135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [PA, 430787]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Talked with Itchy and changed secures -> improves in the Haban Berry set because the former would imply that matchup is guaranteed, which, as you say in the Weakness Policy sentence, it isn't. GP 1/1 when implemented. GP Team
 

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