[SET]
Choice Specs (Goodra) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Poison / Fairy / Dragon
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse / Scald
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Goodra functions as a competent wallbreaker in PU, utilizing its respectable Special Attack and excellent coverage to shred through foes. Sap Sipper is also extremely helpful, allowing Goodra to not fear Wo-Chien's Leech Seed, as well as letting it more easily come in against foes such as Rotom-C and Hisuian Electrode and retailiate with a devastating blow. Flamethrower gives Goodra the means to hit Steel-types like Alolan Sandslash and Levitate Bronzong for meaningful damage. Fire Blast is less reliable but does ensure the 2HKO on Bronzong after Leftovers recovery. However, Flamethrower is generally preferred, as it does not miss out on any important damage benchmarks, and Goodra's Fire-type coverage is most often used to punish Steel-types as they switch in. Sludge Bomb allows Goodra to catch Fairy-types expecting a Draco Meteor by surprise, such as Scream Tail and Florges. Goodra's last moveslot is customizable; Dragon Pulse offers a reliable alternative to Draco Meteor that exchanges power for perfect accuracy and the ability to secure 2HKOs against foes like Gastrodon and Bellibolt without worrying about being stalled out by Recover, while Scald offers a handy OHKO against Coalossal after Stealth Rock as well as the ability to bully physical wallbreakers like Paldean Tauros-W with the threat of a burn should they attempt to switch in on it. Tera Poison helps shore up Goodra's defensive matchup against Fairy-types like Grimmsnarl and Florges while boosting the power of Sludge Bomb, even giving Goodra a chance to OHKO Grimmsnarl after Stealth Rock. Tera Fairy also somewhat helps Goodra's defensive matchup against Fairy-types, helps it check foes like Paldean Tauros-W and Zoroark, and provides it with an immunity to opposing Goodra's STAB moves. Tera Dragon is also an option to boost the power of Draco Meteor to absurd levels, and it nets certain damage rolls such as OHKOing Bellibolt and having a chance to 2HKO Assault Vest Meloetta. It also bolsters Dragon Pulse's rather mediocre power but offers absolutely no additional defensive utility. A Modest nature can also be used for additional power, but this does notably make Goodra slower than Timid Hoopa and Adamant Heracross, Skuntank, and Bombirdier.
Choice Specs Goodra is a powerful wallbreaker on balance teams, offering an intersection of power and unique defensive utility that can keep opponents guessing. Checks to Steel-types, such as Delphox and Paldean Tauros-F, are valued for their ability to make Goodra less prediction reliant, and Pokemon like Skuntank and Copperajah that can easily remove Fairy-types are immensely valuable due to making Draco Meteor much safer. Although it acts as a soft check to a large number of special attackers, Goodra can be worn down rather easily. For this reason, Florges and Scream Tail are also notable partners thanks to their ability to take some of the burden off of Goodra as a special wall while also compensating for its lack of recovery with Wish. Teammates like Gastrodon, Mudsdale, and Milotic greatly appreciate Goodra's immunity to Grass and can take the brunt of attacks that would otherwise wear it down quickly. While Goodra's special bulk is exceptional, the lack of Heavy-Duty Boots and recovery makes it difficult to get in safely, so pivots like Gligar, Rotom-H, and Scyther are greatly appreciated. In return, Goodra can whittle down checks to these Pokemon like Coalossal, Mudsdale, and Bellibolt with ease.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gulch.617840/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bella.567483/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/uberskitty.355061/
Grammar checked by:
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Choice Specs (Goodra) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Poison / Fairy / Dragon
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse / Scald
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Goodra functions as a competent wallbreaker in PU, utilizing its respectable Special Attack and excellent coverage to shred through foes. Sap Sipper is also extremely helpful, allowing Goodra to not fear Wo-Chien's Leech Seed, as well as letting it more easily come in against foes such as Rotom-C and Hisuian Electrode and retailiate with a devastating blow. Flamethrower gives Goodra the means to hit Steel-types like Alolan Sandslash and Levitate Bronzong for meaningful damage. Fire Blast is less reliable but does ensure the 2HKO on Bronzong after Leftovers recovery. However, Flamethrower is generally preferred, as it does not miss out on any important damage benchmarks, and Goodra's Fire-type coverage is most often used to punish Steel-types as they switch in. Sludge Bomb allows Goodra to catch Fairy-types expecting a Draco Meteor by surprise, such as Scream Tail and Florges. Goodra's last moveslot is customizable; Dragon Pulse offers a reliable alternative to Draco Meteor that exchanges power for perfect accuracy and the ability to secure 2HKOs against foes like Gastrodon and Bellibolt without worrying about being stalled out by Recover, while Scald offers a handy OHKO against Coalossal after Stealth Rock as well as the ability to bully physical wallbreakers like Paldean Tauros-W with the threat of a burn should they attempt to switch in on it. Tera Poison helps shore up Goodra's defensive matchup against Fairy-types like Grimmsnarl and Florges while boosting the power of Sludge Bomb, even giving Goodra a chance to OHKO Grimmsnarl after Stealth Rock. Tera Fairy also somewhat helps Goodra's defensive matchup against Fairy-types, helps it check foes like Paldean Tauros-W and Zoroark, and provides it with an immunity to opposing Goodra's STAB moves. Tera Dragon is also an option to boost the power of Draco Meteor to absurd levels, and it nets certain damage rolls such as OHKOing Bellibolt and having a chance to 2HKO Assault Vest Meloetta. It also bolsters Dragon Pulse's rather mediocre power but offers absolutely no additional defensive utility. A Modest nature can also be used for additional power, but this does notably make Goodra slower than Timid Hoopa and Adamant Heracross, Skuntank, and Bombirdier.
Choice Specs Goodra is a powerful wallbreaker on balance teams, offering an intersection of power and unique defensive utility that can keep opponents guessing. Checks to Steel-types, such as Delphox and Paldean Tauros-F, are valued for their ability to make Goodra less prediction reliant, and Pokemon like Skuntank and Copperajah that can easily remove Fairy-types are immensely valuable due to making Draco Meteor much safer. Although it acts as a soft check to a large number of special attackers, Goodra can be worn down rather easily. For this reason, Florges and Scream Tail are also notable partners thanks to their ability to take some of the burden off of Goodra as a special wall while also compensating for its lack of recovery with Wish. Teammates like Gastrodon, Mudsdale, and Milotic greatly appreciate Goodra's immunity to Grass and can take the brunt of attacks that would otherwise wear it down quickly. While Goodra's special bulk is exceptional, the lack of Heavy-Duty Boots and recovery makes it difficult to get in safely, so pivots like Gligar, Rotom-H, and Scyther are greatly appreciated. In return, Goodra can whittle down checks to these Pokemon like Coalossal, Mudsdale, and Bellibolt with ease.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gulch.617840/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bella.567483/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/uberskitty.355061/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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