this is a combination thread of the Glastrier and Dragapult analyses I wrote that have already been QC'd. merging them to fit with the SC format and archiving the old threads.
[SET]
name: Trick Room Attacker
move 1: Icicle Crash / Icicle Spear
move 2: High Horsepower
move 3: Close Combat / Heavy Slam
move 4: Protect / Heavy Slam
item: Weakness Policy / Life Orb / Assault Vest
ability: Chilling Neigh
nature: Brave
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Icicle Crash is preferred as it has a chance to land a timely flinch, though Icicle Spear has the notable advantages of perfect accuracy and the ability to break through a Focus Sash. It is worth noting that both attacks have the same Base Power for Max Hailstorm.
* High Horsepower pairs perfectly with Glastrier's STAB move allowing it to hit Incineroar, Dialga, and Zacian-C for solid damage. Max Quake is excellent for boosting its Special Defense and allowing it to match up better against Kyogre and Calyrex-S.
* Close Combat gives a higher damage output option for Incineroar and Dialga while also letting Glastrier boost its Attack with Max Knuckle. Heavy Slam can be used to hit Fairy-types such as Grimmsnarl and Xerneas while also boosting Glastrier's Defense with Max Steelspike, letting it stand up to Urshifu-S and Zacian-C much more easily.
* Glastrier makes for a great Weakness Policy user thanks to its weaknesses to multiple common attacking types like Steel and Fire. Life Orb can be used for an immediate boost to its damage output, but this makes it more susceptible to Intimidate and compromises its bulk. Assault Vest Glastrier is an amazing option for walling strong special attackers including Calyrex-S and Regieleki.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zeefable, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287], [Netherious, 300598]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force
move 3: Fly
move 4: Protect / Dragon Dance / Dive
item: Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Dragon Darts is a reliable spread move that can quickly transform into a powerful Max Wyrmwind, which is useful for dropping the Attack of prominent physical attackers like Groudon, Kartana, and Landorus-T. Its smart targeting mechanic also means it is much harder to avoid by just using Protect or switching to a Fairy-type to absorb the hit.
* Phantom Force is a strong Ghost-type STAB move that's nice for dodging opposing Max Moves thanks to its turn of invulnerability. Max Phantasm is excellent for stacking Defense drops, which partners like Zacian-C and Urshifu-S can take advantage of.
* Fly is used for Max Airstream, which is Dragapult's most reliable method for handling fast threats. At +1 Speed, it can outspeed many common Pokemon such as Venusaur in sun and Kyogre in Tailwind.
* Dive is great for hitting Incineroar, and Max Geyser can reset rain for Kyogre to freely use Water Spout. Dragon Dance can turn Dragapult into an even more threatening sweeper, but it can be hard to pull off at times.
* A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outrun Adamant Zacian-C and Tapu Koko. An Adamant nature can be used to drastically increase its damage output.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zeefable, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]], [Netherious, 300598]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
[SET]
name: Trick Room Attacker
move 1: Icicle Crash / Icicle Spear
move 2: High Horsepower
move 3: Close Combat / Heavy Slam
move 4: Protect / Heavy Slam
item: Weakness Policy / Life Orb / Assault Vest
ability: Chilling Neigh
nature: Brave
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Icicle Crash is preferred as it has a chance to land a timely flinch, though Icicle Spear has the notable advantages of perfect accuracy and the ability to break through a Focus Sash. It is worth noting that both attacks have the same Base Power for Max Hailstorm.
* High Horsepower pairs perfectly with Glastrier's STAB move allowing it to hit Incineroar, Dialga, and Zacian-C for solid damage. Max Quake is excellent for boosting its Special Defense and allowing it to match up better against Kyogre and Calyrex-S.
* Close Combat gives a higher damage output option for Incineroar and Dialga while also letting Glastrier boost its Attack with Max Knuckle. Heavy Slam can be used to hit Fairy-types such as Grimmsnarl and Xerneas while also boosting Glastrier's Defense with Max Steelspike, letting it stand up to Urshifu-S and Zacian-C much more easily.
* Glastrier makes for a great Weakness Policy user thanks to its weaknesses to multiple common attacking types like Steel and Fire. Life Orb can be used for an immediate boost to its damage output, but this makes it more susceptible to Intimidate and compromises its bulk. Assault Vest Glastrier is an amazing option for walling strong special attackers including Calyrex-S and Regieleki.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zeefable, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287], [Netherious, 300598]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force
move 3: Fly
move 4: Protect / Dragon Dance / Dive
item: Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Dragon Darts is a reliable spread move that can quickly transform into a powerful Max Wyrmwind, which is useful for dropping the Attack of prominent physical attackers like Groudon, Kartana, and Landorus-T. Its smart targeting mechanic also means it is much harder to avoid by just using Protect or switching to a Fairy-type to absorb the hit.
* Phantom Force is a strong Ghost-type STAB move that's nice for dodging opposing Max Moves thanks to its turn of invulnerability. Max Phantasm is excellent for stacking Defense drops, which partners like Zacian-C and Urshifu-S can take advantage of.
* Fly is used for Max Airstream, which is Dragapult's most reliable method for handling fast threats. At +1 Speed, it can outspeed many common Pokemon such as Venusaur in sun and Kyogre in Tailwind.
* Dive is great for hitting Incineroar, and Max Geyser can reset rain for Kyogre to freely use Water Spout. Dragon Dance can turn Dragapult into an even more threatening sweeper, but it can be hard to pull off at times.
* A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outrun Adamant Zacian-C and Tapu Koko. An Adamant nature can be used to drastically increase its damage output.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zeefable, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]], [Netherious, 300598]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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