[SET]
name: Nasty Plot (Dynamax Wallbreaker)
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Hidden Power Flying
move 4: Taunt / Focus Blast / Dark Pulse
item: Sharp Beak / Life Orb
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thundurus is a deadly pokemon in the Anything Goes metagame while under the effects of Dynamax. Its strong offensive typing, high Special Attack, and good speed make it into a fearsome breaker. Nasty Plot is used to boost Thundurus' Special Attack to allow it to muscle past common defensive pokemon when Dynamaxed, such as Zygarde, Necrozma Dusk Mane, Primal Groudon, and Arceus Ground. Thunderbolt is the most reliable Electric STAB that Thundurus-Therian gets, as the lack of accuracy with Thunder is not generally preferred, especially as the power difference is only 10 when using Max Lightning. Hidden Power Flying is the only option Thundurus gets for Flying moves, and also boosts its speed while Dynamaxed, crucially allowing it to outspeed common offensive threats such as Zacian C and Eternatus once Max Airstream has been used once. Taunt is a good option for Thundurus, offering it greater ease in breaking Stall and Balance while affording it easier opportunities to set up. Focus Blast is also an option to OHKO opposing Tyranitar at plus two, which Max Lightning fails to achieve, and also hit Ferrothorn once Dynamax has ended . Dark Pulse is also an option to avoid a mindgame with Ultra Necrozma and OHKO Lunala at plus two when Dynamaxed. It also can helpfully lower foes Special Defense when using Max Darkness, at the cost of being easier to revenge kill with Ditto. Sharp Beak is the best choice in the item slot, boosting Max Airstream to terrifying levels of power. Alternatively, Life Orb can be used to greatly improve Thundurus' overall power, but the lack of significant bulk and a weakness to Stealth Rock can make this item a liability at times, putting it in range of priority moves . Volt Absorb is the only available ability for Thundurus, but it gives it the ability to switch into Thunder from Primal Kyogre and Imposter-Proof itself. Max Special Attack and Speed along with a Modest nature is the most optimal spread, as it provides maximum damage output while still outspeeding Yveltal and Xerneas, while additionally outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame at plus one.
Thundurus is a great pokemon for webs, as it is a very adept breaker, while also having the means to stop Defog from common users such as Ho-Oh. It appreciates the speed drop provided by the archetype, allowing it to naturally outspeed Zacian C, Eternatus, and Ultra Necrozma without having to use Max Airstream first. Thundurus also finds a role on Balance teams, as the playstyle can weaken its relatively few checks and provide it opportunities to safely come in vs pokemon such as Ho-oh.
Primal Groudon is a very good partner for Thundurus, checking both Zacian and Necrozma Dusk Mane, while also threatening to OHKO Eternatus, which is important for Thundurus if it has not had the opportunity to set up yet. Thundurus can also remove annoying pokemon for Groudon, such as Zygarde, Ho-Oh if Primal Groudon lacks Rock coverage, and Yveltal. Smeargle is a solid partner as well for Thundurus, as it can set webs, which Thundurus greatly appreciates. It can also cripple Pokemon with Paralysis or Sleep. Primal Kyogre also fits on webs, and the two complement each other well. Water Spout Kyogre can pressure ground types which Thundurus cannot break through without a boost, and also weaken the problematic Primal Groudon.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [MDB, 444201]]
- Quality checked by: [[bigtalk, 466663], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
name: Nasty Plot (Dynamax Wallbreaker)
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Hidden Power Flying
move 4: Taunt / Focus Blast / Dark Pulse
item: Sharp Beak / Life Orb
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thundurus is a deadly pokemon in the Anything Goes metagame while under the effects of Dynamax. Its strong offensive typing, high Special Attack, and good speed make it into a fearsome breaker. Nasty Plot is used to boost Thundurus' Special Attack to allow it to muscle past common defensive pokemon when Dynamaxed, such as Zygarde, Necrozma Dusk Mane, Primal Groudon, and Arceus Ground. Thunderbolt is the most reliable Electric STAB that Thundurus-Therian gets, as the lack of accuracy with Thunder is not generally preferred, especially as the power difference is only 10 when using Max Lightning. Hidden Power Flying is the only option Thundurus gets for Flying moves, and also boosts its speed while Dynamaxed, crucially allowing it to outspeed common offensive threats such as Zacian C and Eternatus once Max Airstream has been used once. Taunt is a good option for Thundurus, offering it greater ease in breaking Stall and Balance while affording it easier opportunities to set up. Focus Blast is also an option to OHKO opposing Tyranitar at plus two, which Max Lightning fails to achieve, and also hit Ferrothorn once Dynamax has ended . Dark Pulse is also an option to avoid a mindgame with Ultra Necrozma and OHKO Lunala at plus two when Dynamaxed. It also can helpfully lower foes Special Defense when using Max Darkness, at the cost of being easier to revenge kill with Ditto. Sharp Beak is the best choice in the item slot, boosting Max Airstream to terrifying levels of power. Alternatively, Life Orb can be used to greatly improve Thundurus' overall power, but the lack of significant bulk and a weakness to Stealth Rock can make this item a liability at times, putting it in range of priority moves . Volt Absorb is the only available ability for Thundurus, but it gives it the ability to switch into Thunder from Primal Kyogre and Imposter-Proof itself. Max Special Attack and Speed along with a Modest nature is the most optimal spread, as it provides maximum damage output while still outspeeding Yveltal and Xerneas, while additionally outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame at plus one.
Thundurus is a great pokemon for webs, as it is a very adept breaker, while also having the means to stop Defog from common users such as Ho-Oh. It appreciates the speed drop provided by the archetype, allowing it to naturally outspeed Zacian C, Eternatus, and Ultra Necrozma without having to use Max Airstream first. Thundurus also finds a role on Balance teams, as the playstyle can weaken its relatively few checks and provide it opportunities to safely come in vs pokemon such as Ho-oh.
Primal Groudon is a very good partner for Thundurus, checking both Zacian and Necrozma Dusk Mane, while also threatening to OHKO Eternatus, which is important for Thundurus if it has not had the opportunity to set up yet. Thundurus can also remove annoying pokemon for Groudon, such as Zygarde, Ho-Oh if Primal Groudon lacks Rock coverage, and Yveltal. Smeargle is a solid partner as well for Thundurus, as it can set webs, which Thundurus greatly appreciates. It can also cripple Pokemon with Paralysis or Sleep. Primal Kyogre also fits on webs, and the two complement each other well. Water Spout Kyogre can pressure ground types which Thundurus cannot break through without a boost, and also weaken the problematic Primal Groudon.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [MDB, 444201]]
- Quality checked by: [[bigtalk, 466663], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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