Here are some mons that might help break down Typlosion
Candidate 1: Houndoom
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Houndoom @ Shell Bell
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse
- Snarl
- Mud-Slap / Rain Dance
What got me concerned is that Typhlosion has Eruption, a move that deals high damage the more HP it has. Since raids bosses have high hp, and that it has Eruption, it can deal heavy damage even to resists.
So, Flash Fire is the first ability that would be best against it, because it doesn't receive any damage from Fire Attacks.
Houndoom was the first option.
With Nasty Plot + Dark Pulse, it can deal heavy damage to Typlosion. Snarl is used to reduce its special attack, whist Mud-slap can be used to off-set its Focus Blast attack.
Only downside is that Houndoom may be frail. However, with Shell Bell it can get the health back. Plus, with Mud Slap, the inaccurate Focus Blast might not hit Houndoom at all.
Candidate 2: Hydregion
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Hydreigon @ Shell Bell
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Rain Dance
- Dark Pulse
- Snarl
The set is similar to Houndoom, except Hydregion is more bulkier and isn't immune to Fire Attacks. It is however immune to Typhlosion's Earthquake, something that Houndoom can be vulnerable to. I should mention that when Hydregion is Tera Dark, it loses its resistance to Fire attacks.
Skeledirge @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Snarl
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Shadow Ball
Candidate 3: Skeledirge (DO NOT USE)
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Skeledirge @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Snarl
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Shadow Ball
Depending on the situation, Skeledrige can use Snarl to lower Typlosion's special attack, whilst Torch song can be used to increase its own special attack. Slack Off can be used for recovery, whilst Shadow Ball is used as its primary offensive tool against Typhlosion. I used Tera Dark instead of Tera Ghost in case Typhlosion has Shadow Ball. However, if it doesn't, then Tera Ghost is the better choice.
Edit: I realised that Typhlosion might have Flash Fire. If Skeledrige uses Torch Song against Typhlosion, it will instead increase its own special attack, which it can use its powerful fire attacks like Eruption against your allies.
Unfortunately, with no other way to boost Skeledrige's own special attack, I will have to call this build void.
Candidate 4: Grimmsnarl
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Grimmsnarl (M) @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Assurance
- Spirit Break
This is more of a supportive mon. Light Screen is used to shield everyone from special attacks, whilst Reflect is used for any surprise physical attacks. Since Typhlosion would usually move first, Assurance is a great move against it, since it will always deal double damage when moving last. Spirit Break is used to lower Typhlosion's special attack.
Candidate 5: Arcanine
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Arcanine @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Morning Sun
- Snarl
- Crunch
- Agility
Another Bulky sun support. Snarl for special attack drops. Morning Sun for healing, and Crunch to deal good damage against Typhlosion. Agility can be used if it's slower than Typhlosion
I was considering Tyranitar since it is bulky on the special side thanks to Sand Stream. However, the problem is that Sandstorm can only last up to 5 turns (if not using a Smooth Rock as an item), and Typhlosion can use Sunny Day to cancel Sandstorm. It will no longer be able to take Focus Blast.
If Tyranitar teras into Dark, it will lose its benefits from gaining a special defense from Sandstorm, since it is no longer Rock Type. Typhlosion can take advantage of this to use super effective attacks like Focus Blast or Solar Beam to wear it down.
If you guys have any comments about my raid builds for Typhlosion, please let me know.