CAP Spooky Lizard [Dragapult] [QC 2/2]

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Hex (Dragapult) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuver around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way for Dragapult to check Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also exploiting its own status moves as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening physical attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, and Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to burns like Iron Moth and Mollux and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, and Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them, while also giving Dragapult the ability to set up its own status to empower Hex. Dragon Darts is a reliable and strong STAB attack that can pressure specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey while also hitting Raging Bolt and Multiscale Dragonite. Alternatively, Draco Meteor nails opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong without Clangorous Soul's boosts. Tera Fairy helps with Dragapult's weakness to Dragon-types like Chuggalong by granting a Dragon immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai and Kingambit. Tera Ghost is a great alternative to power up Hex while also dropping Dragapult's weakness to Dragon- and Fairy-types like Hemogoblin. The first given EV spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, and Mollux that can assist it by chipping down foes that don't have Heavy-Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliably fast Pokemon with potential speed control that can switch in and spread status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil and Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp alongside hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon and Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult thanks to Chilly Reception, allowing it to form a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon-type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB moves, though when using Hex, Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant and Iron Moth can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult, as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex with their own status moves. Shox is one of Dragapult's struggles, as it is immune to status besides burns and can handle either Dragon Darts or Draco Meteor and recover with Slack Off; Dragapult can't really do much to it and other status-immune Pokemon like Garganacl, so having teammates like Great Tusk and Equilibra that can threaten them out with super effective Fighting-, Steel-,and Ground-type moves is greatly appreciated. Dragapult is threatened out by the likes of Knock Off users like Gliscor, so having teammates such as Arghonaut, which can handle taking Knock Off, and Alomomola, which can defensively handle them, helps Dragapult greatly.

Other Options
===================

An alternative way to utilize Dragapult's power is by using a Choice Specs set to let it act as a wallbreaker, though this typically isn't seen as much, as spreading status is much more preferred.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: Garganacl is immune to any status, and the secondary effect of Purifying Salt makes it take less damage from Ghost-type moves, which forces Dragapult out and allows Garganacl to either use Salt Cure on a teammate or set up Stealth Rock.

**Fairy-types**: Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, as they always threaten it out on the field; notably, bulky defensive Fairy-types like Clefable and Cresceidon can spread paralysis and slow Dragapult down. However, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be reliable switch-ins to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Additionally, Knock Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can not only get rid of Dragapult's item but also hit it super effectively. However, status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed, while Ting-Lu and Hisuian Samurott fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult, as it has an immunity to Ghost-type moves and Thunder Wave, and it carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, and Encore.


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Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy
Naive Timid Nature
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn

I think rearranging the moves here makes a bit more sense to show that the main draw of this set is status spreading + Hex followed by U-turn and then Dragon STAB of choice.

Example:
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Draco Meteor

Also with Roaring Moon being banned to Uber, full special EVs is the way to go and therefore Darts isn't needed as a slash however it does need to be mentioned in Set Details as it still can allow Pult to get around Blissey and have an easier time against Sub variant of Kyurem while also having a better time against stall.

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with its  an incredible incredibly high Speed stat complemented by a colorful arrangement of coverage options alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. varying in Status, Pivot, and all out attack, This deadly combination allows allowing it to roam freely manuever around slower threats to spread Status and consistently deal significant damage cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Dragon Darts is a great STAB move that hits key Dragon-type targets such as Dragonite, Chuggalong, and Miasmaw. Alternatively As mentioned above, Dragon Darts is no longer being slashed but do make mention of it as an option here. Draco Meteor is the STAB of choice, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. could be run with more Special Attack investment to ideally do the same damage to those threats along with others like Pajantom or defensive switch ins like Venomicon. Utilizing Status moves like Will-O-Wisp or Thunder Wave are a great complement to Hex as it doubles its power. Will-O-Wisp can be used to outspeed and neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Sarahaja A better example such as Great Tusk that is more relevant than a CAP effectively in CAP UU would work better here, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Cinderace Iron Moth or Mollux, and slows down Special A fast attackers upon switch in like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them. Additionally Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them. Definitely elaborate on this more by stating that Dragapult becomes very potent with this once it spreads its own status conditions as well. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapults Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit.

Remember to rearrange the order of moves in the above paragraph to match the arrangement of moves in the actual set.

Heavy Duty Boots Dragapult I assume you meant to put the mon's name here and not the item it is running lol is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist Dragapult it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or a reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these teams Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or flat out deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh can greatly pair pair greatly with Dragapult on these style of teams to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to make it easier for Dragapult to force a switch out. I would elaborate here on the fact that this helps force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants of Dragapult alongside the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Fairy-type threats like Hemogoblin and Jumbao Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. I would mention Galarian Slowking specifically pairs well due to Chilly Reception allowing it to have a solod pivot core. I would also give a special mention to Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hemogoblin and Cresceidon as partners that can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types and either benefit from the status Dragapult provides (Hemogoblin) or help spread status (Cresceidon). In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB. I do agree that Dragapult is fast and can handle some of these threats, but in most situations Dragapult is gonna need a status for Hex to be powerful against other Ghost-types, as 65 BP is not great even with STAB so I would reword this a bit to make that known. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Boulder choose a more relevant Paradox mon here can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Toxapex or Corviknight I would pick a couple more relevant options here such as Mollux or Equilibra. can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit to Dragapult and slow pivot although the earlier option would just switch out.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Knock Off**: Knock Off will shut this set down as it relies on heavy duty boots to cancel out any damage from hazards that may be set, while also being super effective against Dragapult. While Dragapult doesn't like Knock Off, I am not entirely sure you need its own section as Knock Off is gonna cripple Dragapult in many ways. If anything, I would loop this into the Dark-types section and mention specific Knock Off users such as Weavile and Samurott-Hisui.

**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types with its spread, they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extremespeed Hemogoblin can outspeed and opt for a KO on Dragapult. Which ultimately would resort in retreating to an aforementioned bulky teammate to take the super effective hit. unnecessary fluff.

I would also elaborate more on what each Fairy type can do such as Cresc/Clefable paralyzing and slowing Dragapult down, but also mention that in Cresc's case it doesn't like being statused. Also mention Iron Valiant can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy and Hemogoblin's Extreme Speeds are...well...extremely limited lol.

**Dark-types**: Bulky, or swift, Dark-types like Ting-lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats as they can blatantly ignore the issue of Status and just that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. mention specifically how status can actually hinder them in the case of Darkrai being paralyzed or the other 2 being burned so they do fear switching into Dragapult. Making Dragapult have to dance more carefully around the battlefield and rely solely on teammates who can help check them.

**Choice Scarf users**: Pokemon like Meowscarada, opposing Dragapult looking to not rely on a coin flip, or non Booster Energy Roaring Moon, are key threats that outspeed non Choice Scarf Dragapult and KO it on the spot. This entire bit needs to be reworked...Choice Scarf users is a fine section for C&C but Pult never uses Scarf in regular play (I know it is a fairly decent/common set in Mono tho) and ofc the fact Roaring Moon has been banned. If anything, I'd mention Samurott-Hisui here again thanks to it having a viable Scarf set.

I also think a specific shoutout here to Shox would be cool mainly since it is immune to TWave, doesn't give a shit about burn, and is immune to Hex...all while carrying Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.


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Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy
Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Draco Meteor
Also with Roaring Moon being banned to Uber, full special EVs is the way to go and therefore Darts isn't needed as a slash however it does need to be mentioned in Set Details as it still can allow Pult to get around Blissey and have an easier time against Sub variant of Kyurem while also having a better time against stall.

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to manuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also spreading its own status conditions as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Iron Moth or Mollux, and slow down fast attackers upon switch in like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them. Draco Meteor is the STAB of choice, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapults Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit.


Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside Gliscor, Arghonaut, or Mollux. Fairy-type threats like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with Chilly Reception, allowing it to have a solid pivot core. Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hemogoblin and Cresceidon partner well with Dragapult as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types from the status Dragaput spreads while also spreading Status in return. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB, though when using Hex Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost.Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Treads can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibria can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit to Dragapult and slow pivot although the earlier option would just switch out.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types with its spread, they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon, both being able to spread Paralysis and slowing Dragapult down. Though, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extremespeed Hemogoblin can outspeed and opt for a KO on Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extremespeed is extremely limited.

**Dark-types**: Bulky, or swift, Dark-types like Ting-lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed while Ting-Lu and Samurott Hisui fear being burned being switched into Dragapult. Additionally, Knock-Off users like Weavile and Samurott Hisui can force Dragapult to immediately switch out.

**Choice Scarf users**: Pokemon like Samurott Hisui who are able to suprise Dragapult by holding a Choice Scarf and outspeed are key threats, outspeeding Dragapult and KO-ing it on the spot.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counter's to Dragapult as it has an immunity to Ghost moves, immunity to Thunder Wave, doesn't care if it gets burned, and carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore. I also think a specific shoutout here to Shox would be cool mainly since it is immune to TWave, doesn't give a shit about burn, and is immune to Hex...all while carrying Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.


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:sv/Dragapult:

(Hex)
Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy
Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to manuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also spreading abusing its own status conditions as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Iron Moth or Mollux, and slow down fast attackers upon switch in like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them. Draco Meteor is the STAB move of choice, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's (AC) Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit.


Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to  entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside Gliscor, Arghonaut, or Mollux entry hazards. I don't think you need to relist the entry hazard setters and just put "entry hazards" Fairy-type threats Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with Chilly Reception, allowing it to have a solid pivot core. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hemogoblin and Cresceidon also partner well with Dragapult as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types from the status Dragaput spreads while also spreading Status in return while powering up Dragapult's Hex from their own status moves. This section needs to be moved to after this next sentence. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB, though when using Hex Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Treads can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit to aimed at Dragapult and slow pivot although the earlier option would just switch out.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types with its spread, they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon, with both being able to spread Paralysis and slowing Dragapult down. Though, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and opt for a KO on Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed is extremely limited has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Bulky, or swift, Dark-types like Ting-Lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. However,  status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed while Ting-Lu and Samurott Hisui fear being burned being switched into Dragapult. Additionally, Knock-Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Samurott Hisui can force Dragapult to immediately switch out not only get rid of Dragapult's item, but also hit it super effectively.

**Choice Scarf users**: Pokemon like Samurott Hisui who are able to surprise Dragapult by holding a Choice Scarf and outspeeding are key threats, outspeeding Dragapult and that can outspeed and KO-ing it Dragapult on the spot. I think at this point we just ixnay the Scarf user section and mention the Hamurott set in the Dark types section.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult as it has an immunity to Ghost moves, immunity to Thunder Wave, doesn't care if it gets burned, and carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore. I also think a specific shoutout here to Shox would be cool mainly since it is immune to TWave, doesn't give a shit about burn, and is immune to Hex...all while carrying Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.


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:sv/Dragapult:

(Hex)
Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy
Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to manuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also abusing its own status conditions as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Iron Moth or Mollux, and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them. Draco Meteor is the STAB move of choice, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit.


Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to  entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside entry hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with Chilly Reception, allowing it to have a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB, though when using Hex Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Treads can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex from their own status moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon, with both being able to spread Paralysis and slowing Dragapult down. Though, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Ting-Lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. However,  status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed while Ting-Lu and Samurott Hisui fear being burned. Additionally, Knock-Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Samurott Hisui can not only get rid of Dragapult's item, but also hit it super effectively.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult as it has an immunity to Ghost moves, immunity to Thunder Wave, doesn't care if it gets burned, and carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.


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Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor (After thinking about it more, and after some more time has passed after the Roaring Moon ban, I'm gonna have you add this back).

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also abusing its own status conditions as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Iron Moth or Mollux, and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them. (Talk about Dragon Darts here, also reword the Draco Meteor section a tiny bit so that it's not implying that it's the main choice anymore) Draco Meteor is the STAB move of choice, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit. (Tera Ghost mention for obvious reasons). The given EV Spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to  entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside entry hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with Chilly Reception, allowing it to have a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB, though when using Hex Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Moth Iron Treads can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex from their own status moves. (Shox is relevant enough now that I think it's warranted to bring up some teammates that can deal with it, since pult really tends to struggle against it. I would also like to see a mention of Knock Absorbers here as well since Dragapult tends to synergize fairly well with them).

Other Options
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Specs Sets go here (They are worse enough in cap that I don't think they are actually worth a full write-up, but still would like some sort of mention of them).

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: (I shouldn't have to explain this)

**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon, with both being able to spread Paralysis and slowing Dragapult down. Though, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. However,  status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed while Ting-Lu and Samurott Hisui fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn. Additionally, Knock-Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Samurott Hisui can not only get rid of Dragapult's item, but also hit it super effectively. (Swap the order of these two sentences).

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult as it has an immunity to Ghost moves, immunity to Thunder Wave, doesn't care if it gets burned, and carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.

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Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot, thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also abusing its own status conditions as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening Physical Attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn like Iron Moth or Mollux, and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, or Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them, while also giving Dragapult the ability to set up its own status to empower Hex. Dragon Darts is a reliable and strong Attack STAB that can pressure specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey while also hitting Raging Bolt and Multiscale Dragonite. Alternatively, Draco Meteor can be used as well, nailing opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before Clangorous Soul. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's Dragon-type weakness into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or Kingambit. Tera Ghost is a great alternative to power up Hex while also dropping Dragapult's weakness to Dragon and Fairy. The given EV Spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to  entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or Mollux, that can assist it by chipping down foes who don't have Heavy Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed control that can switch in and spread Status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside entry hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with Chilly Reception, allowing it to have a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB, though when using Hex Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or Iron Moth can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex from their own status moves. Shox is a new addition to CAP that (We should try to make analyses timeless whenever possible) is one of Dragapult's struggles as it is immune to Status besides Burn and can handle either Dragon Darts or Draco Meteor and recover with Slack Off, so having teammates like Equilibra or Gliscor who can offensively handle Shox is great to allow Dragapult to continue to dent teams. Dragapult is threatened out by the likes of Knock Off users, so having teammates who can handle taking a Knock Off such as Arghonaut or Alomomola who can defensively handle it helps Dragapult greatly.

Other Options
===================

An alternative way to utilize Dragapult's power is by using a Choice Specs set to act as a wallbreaker, though these typically aren't seen as much as spreading status is much more preferred.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: Garganacle is immune to any status, along with the secondary effect of its ability Purifying Salt making it take less damage from Ghost-type moves, which forces Dragapult out and allows Garganacl to either use Salt Cure on a teammate or set up Stealth Rock. Dragapult can't really do much to this so having teammates like Equilibra who can threaten it out with super effective Steel- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated. (Move this last sentence into the teammates paragraph of the actual set, also I would recommend bringing up Tusk as another example).

**Fairy-types**: Considering that Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, as they always threaten it out on the field especially bulky defensive Fairy types like Clefable and Cresceidon, with both being able to spread Paralysis and slowing Dragapult down. Though, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, or Samurott Hisui, are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Additionally, Knock-Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Samurott Hisui can not only get rid of Dragapult's item, but also hit it super effectively. However,  status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed while Ting-Lu and Samurott Hisui fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult as it has an immunity to Ghost moves, immunity to Thunder Wave, doesn't care if it gets burned, and carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or Encore.


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Also, when changing text colors back to the default, please click the eraser icon instead of making the text white. It makes it unreadable for light mode users, and I had to edit the OP twice to fix this (I only edited to remove the white text color, you still need to implement the check properly yourself).
 
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(Hex)
Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots (Is "Hex" the name of this set? If not, add one.)
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot (RC) thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way of checking for Dragapult to check Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also abusing exploiting its own status conditions moves as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening physical attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, or and Zamazenta, (when referring to a list of multiple examples for a plural noun, "and" is required) while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to Burn burns like Iron Moth or and Mollux (RC) and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, or and Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them, while also giving Dragapult the ability to set up its own status to empower Hex. Dragon Darts is a reliable and strong Attack STAB attack that can pressure specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey while also hitting Raging Bolt and Multiscale Dragonite. Alternatively, Draco Meteor can be used as well, nailing (redundant with "alternatively) nails opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong before without Clangorous Soul Soul's boosts. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's Dragon-type weakness into an immunity (what matchups would this be relevant in?) while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai or and Kingambit. Tera Ghost is a great alternative to power up Hex while also dropping Dragapult's weakness to Dragon and Fairy. (same question with Tera Fairy's Dragon immunity) The first (assuming this is right) given EV spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, or and Mollux (RC) that can assist it by chipping down foes who that don't have Heavy Duty Heavy-Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliable Speed reliably fast Pokemon with potential speed control (Dragapult itself can't be speed control, but Thunder Wave is.) that can switch in and spread status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil or and Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy Duty Heavy-Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp variants alongside entry hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon or and Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult with thanks to (avoids repetition of "with") Chilly Reception, allowing it to have form a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon- type Dragon-type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB moves, though when using Hex, (AC) Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant or and Iron Moth can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult, (AC) as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex from with their own status moves. Shox is one of Dragapult's struggles, (AC) as it is immune to status besides Burn burns and can handle either Dragon Darts or Draco Meteor and recover with Slack Off; (RC, ASC) Dragapult can't really do much to this it, (AC) so having teammates like Great Tusk who that can threaten it out with super effective Fighting- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated. Dragapult is threatened out by the likes of Knock Off users, (such as?) so having teammates who such as Arghonaut, which can handle taking a Knock Off, (AC) and such as Arghonaut or Alomomola, (AC) which who can defensively handle it them, (AC) helps Dragapult greatly. (reworded for readability, lmk if this isn't what you're trying to say) Dragapult can't really do much to this so having teammates like Equilibra who can threaten it out with super effective Steel- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated. (What sentence is this in relation to? The structure is also very similar to the point regarding teammates that can handle Shox, so reword this.)

Other Options
===================

An alternative way to utilize Dragapult's power is by using a Choice Specs set to let it act as a wallbreaker, though these this typically aren't isn't seen as much, (AC) as spreading status is much more preferred.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: Garganacl is immune to any status, along with and the secondary effect of its ability Purifying Salt making makes it take less damage from Ghost-type moves, (leftover QC mark) which forces Dragapult out and allows Garganacl to either use Salt Cure on a teammate or set up Stealth Rock.

**Fairy-types**: Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, as they always threaten it out on the field; (RC, ASC) notably, (AC) especially bulky defensive Fairy types Fairy-types like Clefable and Cresceidon (RC) with both being able to can spread paralysis and slowing slow Dragapult down. Though However, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, or and Hisuian Samurott Hisui (RC) are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be a reliable switch in switch-ins to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Additionally, Knock-Off Knock Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott Hisui can not only get rid of Dragapult's item (RC) but also hit it super effectively. However, status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed, (AC) while Ting-Lu and Hisuian Samurott Hisui fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult, (AC) as it has an immunity to Ghost Ghost-type moves (RC) immunity to and Thunder Wave, and it carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, or and Encore.


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:sv/Dragapult:


(Hex)
Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuever around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way for Dragapult to check Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also exploiting its own status moves as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening physical attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, and Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to burns like Iron Moth and Mollux and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, and Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them, while also giving Dragapult the ability to set up its own status to empower Hex. Dragon Darts is a reliable and strong STAB attack that can pressure specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey while also hitting Raging Bolt and Multiscale Dragonite. Alternatively, Draco Meteor nails opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong without Clangorous Soul's boosts. Tera Fairy is used to turn Dragapult's weakness to Dragon-Types like Chuggalong into an immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai and Kingambit. Tera Ghost is a great alternative to power up Hex while also dropping Dragapult's weakness to Dragon and Fairy-types like Hemogoblin. The first given EV spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, and Mollux that can assist it by chipping down foes that don't have Heavy-Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliably fast Pokemon with potential speed control that can switch in and spread status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil and Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp alongside hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon and Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult thanks to Chilly Reception, allowing it to form a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon-type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB moves, though when using Hex, Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant and Iron Moth can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult, as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex with their own status moves. Shox is one of Dragapult's struggles, as it is immune to status besides burns and can handle either Dragon Darts or Draco Meteor and recover with Slack Off; Dragapult can't really do much to it, so having teammates like Great Tusk that can threaten it out with super effective Fighting- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated. Dragapult is threatened out by the likes of Knock Off users like Gliscor, so having teammates such as Arghonaut, which can handle taking Knock Off, and Alomomola, which can defensively handle them, helps Dragapult greatly. Dragapult can't really do much to status immune Pokemon like Shox or Garganacle so having teammates like Equilibra who can threaten it out with super effective Steel- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated.

Other Options
===================

An alternative way to utilize Dragapult's power is by using a Choice Specs set to let it act as a wallbreaker, though this typically isn't seen as much, as spreading status is much more preferred.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: Garganacl is immune to any status, and the secondary effect of Purifying Salt makes it take less damage from Ghost-type moves, which forces Dragapult out and allows Garganacl to either use Salt Cure on a teammate or set up Stealth Rock.

**Fairy-types**: Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, as they always threaten it out on the field; notably, bulky defensive Fairy-types like Clefable and Cresceidon can spread paralysis and slow Dragapult down. However, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be reliable switch-ins to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Additionally, Knock Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can not only get rid of Dragapult's item but also hit it super effectively. However, status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed, while Ting-Lu and Hisuian Samurott fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult, as it has an immunity to Ghost-type moves and Thunder Wave, and it carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, and Encore.


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:sv/Dragapult:


Hex (Hex Dragapult) Dragapult @ Heavy-Duty Boots (properly formatted set name)
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe OR 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy / Ghost
Naive / Timid Nature
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Dragapult is an excellent offensive pivot thanks to U-turn paired with an incredibly high Speed stat alongside powerful status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. This deadly combination allows it to maneuever maneuver around slower threats and cripple foes consistently over the course of a match. Hex is a great way for Dragapult to check Poison Heal Pokemon like Gliscor and Snaelstrom, using their own status against them while also exploiting its own status moves as well. Will-O-Wisp can be used to neutralize threatening physical attackers such as Kitsunoh, Great Tusk, and Zamazenta, while Thunder Wave can be used to cripple Pokemon that have an immunity to burns like Iron Moth and Mollux and slow down fast attackers like Darkrai, Stratagem, and Cresceidon, allowing its teammates to switch in and effectively deal with them, while also giving Dragapult the ability to set up its own status to empower Hex. Dragon Darts is a reliable and strong STAB attack that can pressure specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey while also hitting Raging Bolt and Multiscale Dragonite. Alternatively, Draco Meteor nails opposing Dragon-types such as Walking Wake, Miasmaw, and Chuggalong without Clangorous Soul's boosts. Tera Fairy is used to turn helps with Dragapult's weakness to Dragon-types like Chuggalong into an by granting a Dragon immunity while also allowing it to become resistant to Dark-type attacks from the likes of Darkrai and Kingambit. Tera Ghost is a great alternative to power up Hex while also dropping Dragapult's weakness to Dragon- (AH) and Fairy-types like Hemogoblin. The first given EV spread allows Dragapult to always 2HKO Hisuian Samurott with Dragon Darts.

Dragapult is a great pick for offensive balanced teams, being a complement to entry hazard setters such as Arghonaut, Gliscor, and Mollux that can assist it by chipping down foes that don't have Heavy-Duty Boots or reliable hazard removal. In return, Dragapult can assist these Pokemon by being a reliably fast Pokemon with potential speed control that can switch in and spread status or deal good damage then pivot. Knock Off users like Colossoil and Kitsunoh pair greatly with Dragapult to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon to help force further chip damage when coupled with Will-O-Wisp alongside hazards. Fairy-type Pokemon like Hemogoblin and Cresceidon threaten Dragapult around every corner, making Pokemon like Venomicon and Galarian Slowking great teammates to let Dragapult safely pivot out. Galarian Slowking pairs well with Dragapult thanks to Chilly Reception, allowing it to form a solid pivot core. In return, Dragapult removes Ghost- and Dragon-type threats to them with its powerful dual STAB moves, though when using Hex, Dragapult needs to spread status first and foremost. Although Dragapult has a Speed tier almost unmatched in the metagame, Booster Energy users like Iron Valiant and Iron Moth can threaten Dragapult, so bulky defensive teammates like Equilibra can efficiently be switched in to take a super effective hit aimed at Dragapult. The aforementioned Fairy-type Pokemon also partner well with Dragapult, as they can help ease pressure against opposing Dragon-types while powering up Dragapult's Hex with their own status moves. Shox is one of Dragapult's struggles, as it is immune to status besides burns and can handle either Dragon Darts or Draco Meteor and recover with Slack Off; Dragapult can't really do much to it and other status-immune Pokemon like Garganacl, so having teammates like Great Tusk and Equilibra that can threaten it them out with super effective Fighting-, (AC) Steel-, (AC) and Ground- type Ground-type moves is greatly appreciated. Dragapult is threatened out by the likes of Knock Off users like Gliscor, so having teammates such as Arghonaut, which can handle taking Knock Off, and Alomomola, which can defensively handle them, helps Dragapult greatly. Dragapult can't really do much to status immune Pokemon like Shox or Garganacle so having teammates like Equilibra who can threaten it out with super effective Steel- and Ground- type moves is greatly appreciated (RP) (Merged info with Shox sentence, as it is written the same way and doesn't have any unique info.)

Other Options
===================

An alternative way to utilize Dragapult's power is by using a Choice Specs set to let it act as a wallbreaker, though this typically isn't seen as much, as spreading status is much more preferred.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================

**Garganacl**: Garganacl is immune to any status, and the secondary effect of Purifying Salt makes it take less damage from Ghost-type moves, which forces Dragapult out and allows Garganacl to either use Salt Cure on a teammate or set up Stealth Rock.

**Fairy-types**: Dragapult can barely touch Fairy-types, as they always threaten it out on the field; notably, bulky defensive Fairy-types like Clefable and Cresceidon can spread paralysis and slow Dragapult down. However, Cresceidon doesn't like to be statused in return. Faster threats like Booster Energy Iron Valiant & Pixilate Extreme Speed Hemogoblin can outspeed and KO Dragapult. Iron Valiant, however, can only check Dragapult one time with Booster Energy, while Hemogoblin's Extreme Speed has limited PP.

**Dark-types**: Kingambit, Ting-Lu, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott are key threats that can hit Dragapult with a super effective attack or be reliable switch-ins to Hex due to their Ghost resistance. Additionally, Knock Off users like Weavile and Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can not only get rid of Dragapult's item but also hit it super effectively. However, status can hinder these foes, as Darkrai doesn't enjoy being paralyzed, while Ting-Lu and Hisuian Samurott fear being burned, and all of these Pokemon except Kingambit take a decent chunk of damage from U-turn.

**Shox**: Shox is one of the best counters to Dragapult, as it has an immunity to Ghost-type moves and Thunder Wave, and it carries moves like Ice Beam, Knock Off, and Encore.


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