OU CB Dragapult

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Dragapult utilizes its near-unresisted STAB moves, its blistering Speed stat, and its excellent Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera type Dragapult chooses. Tera Dragon Dragapult uses Phantom Force for a Ghost-type STAB move, but Tera Ghost uses Tera Blast, since, unlike Phantom Force, it is not a two-turn move. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as opposing Dragapult, as well as Iron Moth and Tera Flying Roaring Moon after some chip damage. However, be careful when using Sucker Punch, since foes can predict it and set up. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult extra wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by threats like Chien-Pao. Alternatively, a Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts becomes harder to switch into; it 2HKOes walls Dragapult normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu. Tera Dragon Dragapult is also less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed.

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner, since it's able to check Dark-types such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from Pokemon like Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types such as Corviknight. Dragapult benefits from entry hazards the likes of Great Tusk, Ting-Lu, and Garganacl, since it can more effectively wallbreak with entry hazards up. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-W appreciate that Dragapult's U-turn can bring them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and defensive Great Tusk. Paralysis support from Rotom-W can shutdown offensive Pokemon like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can spinblock and deny Defog and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its spammable and near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers, although one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since using it at the wrong time gives your opponent a free turn to do whatever they want. Consider rephrasing this, as it is a bit of a misleading way to explain Sucker Punch's downside. It doesn't really give them a free turn to do whatever they want (does attacking not fall into the category of "whatever I want?") Sucker Punch just means that any passive moves go unpunished. U-turn allows Dragapult to chip at opposing Pokemon and to keep momentum. going by pivoting to teammates that appreciate it bringing them in . Save this line for the second paragraph by adding a sentence or two on Pokemon that appreciate U-turn support. A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier, while an Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao. Both STAB Tera typings allow Dragapult to make its wallbreaking even scarier by boosting even further the power of its spammable STAB moves. This information is better explained in sentences 2 and 3.

Choice Band Dragapult pairs well with other offensive Pokemon that can beat Pokemon that it couldn't. This line is fluff that isn't really needed. Specially Offensive Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu, as well as beat walls that Dragapult can struggle with such as Dondozo. Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in with when hazards are up. A boosted Iron Treads in particular can threaten out Choice Scarf Gholdengo, which threatens Dragapult, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult can struggle with, This is more of a prose thing but this is the third instance of the phrase "that Dragapult can struggle with," consider changing up your phrases to keep the analysis from being too monotonous such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk and Iron Treads, as well as Glimmora, since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks. Like whom? List one or two of them.

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@ me when implemented and I'll be happy to give ya QC 1/2. Thanks for helping out with the analyses.

 

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its spammable and near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers, although one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since using it at the wrong time gives your opponent a free turn to do whatever they want. Consider rephrasing this, as it is a bit of a misleading way to explain Sucker Punch's downside. It doesn't really give them a free turn to do whatever they want (does attacking not fall into the category of "whatever I want?") Sucker Punch just means that any passive moves go unpunished. U-turn allows Dragapult to chip at opposing Pokemon and to keep momentum. going by pivoting to teammates that appreciate it bringing them in . Save this line for the second paragraph by adding a sentence or two on Pokemon that appreciate U-turn support. A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier, while an Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao. Both STAB Tera typings allow Dragapult to make its wallbreaking even scarier by boosting even further the power of its spammable STAB moves. This information is better explained in sentences 2 and 3.

Choice Band Dragapult pairs well with other offensive Pokemon that can beat Pokemon that it couldn't. This line is fluff that isn't really needed. Specially Offensive Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu, as well as beat walls that Dragapult can struggle with such as Dondozo. Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in with when hazards are up. A boosted Iron Treads in particular can threaten out Choice Scarf Gholdengo, which threatens Dragapult, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult can struggle with, This is more of a prose thing but this is the third instance of the phrase "that Dragapult can struggle with," consider changing up your phrases to keep the analysis from being too monotonous such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk and Iron Treads, as well as Glimmora, since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks. Like whom? List one or two of them.

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- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

@ me when implemented and I'll be happy to give ya QC 1/2. Thanks for helping out with the analyses.

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QC 1/2 done, thanks!

 

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers, (what sweepers exactly?) although one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents can setup when it's predicted. A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier, while an Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao. (flip the order in this sentence since Adamant is the preferred nature, also add a sentence or two why to use Dragon Tera, since you talked already the reasoning behind Ghost.)

Specially Offensive Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu, as well as walls such as Dondozo. (mention this in another sentence cause this is misleading sine you talk about Dark-types primarily here.) Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. A boosted Iron Treads in particular can threaten out Choice Scarf Gholdengo, which threatens Dragapult, (Scarf Gholdengo is a bit of shaky answer since it has to watch out for Sucker Punch, so mention something else like Great Tusk or Corviknight can check Scizor and opposing Great Tusk.) while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk and Iron Treads, as well as Glimmora, (I would replace the mention of the last two mons with more favorable hazard setters like Ting-Lu and Garganacl.) since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. U-turn recipients Other Pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate Dragapult bringing them in. (you mentioned Rotom-Wash and it uses Volt Switch not U-turn.) In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and Great Tusk, as well as spread status for Dragapult to exploit (how exactly does Choice Band Dragapult exploit statuses). Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers, (what sweepers exactly?) although one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents can setup when it's predicted. A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier, while an Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao. (flip the order in this sentence since Adamant is the preferred nature, also add a sentence or two why to use Dragon Tera, since you talked already the reasoning behind Ghost.)

Specially Offensive Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu, as well as walls such as Dondozo. (mention this in another sentence cause this is misleading sine you talk about Dark-types primarily here.) Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Iron Treads, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. A boosted Iron Treads in particular can threaten out Choice Scarf Gholdengo, which threatens Dragapult, (Scarf Gholdengo is a bit of shaky answer since it has to watch out for Sucker Punch, so mention something else like Great Tusk or Corviknight can check Scizor and opposing Great Tusk.) while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk and Iron Treads, as well as Glimmora, (I would replace the mention of the last two mons with more favorable hazard setters like Ting-Lu and Garganacl.) since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. U-turn recipients Other Pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate Dragapult bringing them in. (you mentioned Rotom-Wash and it uses Volt Switch not U-turn.) In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and Great Tusk, as well as spread status for Dragapult to exploit (how exactly does Choice Band Dragapult exploit statuses). Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as Dragon Dance Dragapult sets that lack Sucker Punch (would just mention other Dragapults since the main nature is Adamant and you are slower then others, as well as Dragon Dance Dragapult is not as common right now.), as well as Iron Moth and Tera Flying Roaring Moon if weakened enough. However, one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents can setup when it's predicted. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao, while a Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become harder to switch into, being able to 2HKO walls it normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu, and it makes Dragapult less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed.

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk, as well as Ting-Lu and Garganacl, since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate Dragapult bringing them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and Great Tusk. (specify Defensive Great Tusk cause Rotom-W hardly wants to come in against Offensive Great Tusk) The aforementioned Rotom-W can also spread status for Dragapult to exploit. Paralysis support in particular can shutdown opposing offensive Pokemon (mention mons like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon.) for Dragapult to feed on. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC 2/2 Good job

 

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilize its near-unresisted STAB moves in tandem with its blistering Speed stat and excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera-type Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Phantom Force should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost, Tera Blast is the better option, since you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as Dragon Dance Dragapult sets that lack Sucker Punch (would just mention other Dragapults since the main nature is Adamant and you are slower then others, as well as Dragon Dance Dragapult is not as common right now.), as well as Iron Moth and Tera Flying Roaring Moon if weakened enough. However, one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents can setup when it's predicted. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao, while a Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted tier. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become harder to switch into, being able to 2HKO walls it normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu, and it makes Dragapult less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed.

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from the likes of Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk, as well as Ting-Lu and Garganacl, since Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak thanks to the hazards they provide. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate Dragapult bringing them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and Great Tusk. (specify Defensive Great Tusk cause Rotom-W hardly wants to come in against Offensive Great Tusk) The aforementioned Rotom-W can also spread status for Dragapult to exploit. Paralysis support in particular can shutdown opposing offensive Pokemon (mention mons like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon.) for Dragapult to feed on. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog, and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC 2/2 Good job

Implemented. GP Team

 

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilizes its near-unresisted STAB moves, (comma) in tandem with its blistering Speed stat, (comma) and its excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera type (removed hyphen) Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Dragapult uses Phantom Force for a Ghost-type STAB move, but should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost uses Tera Blast is the better option, since, unlike Phantom Force, it is not a 2-turn move you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as opposing Dragapult, as we'll as Iron Moth, and Tera Flying Roaring Moon after some chip damage. if weakened enough. However, one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents foes can predict Sucker Punch and set up when it's predicted. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its extra wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao., while A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame tier. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become harder to switch into; it being able to 2HKOes walls it that other Dragapult variants I assume? normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu. (period) and it makes Tera Dragon Dragapult is also less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed. Why might I use Tera Ghost? I assume it is not just Tera Blast and espeed immunity but idk

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from the likes of Pokemon like Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. something like "Dragapult can only switch in a few times with hazards up because it lacks recovery" may be better, up to you Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk, as well as Ting-Lu, (comma) and Garganacl, since it Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak with entry hazards up thanks to the hazards they provide. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate that Dragapult's U-turn can bring them in bringing them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and defensive Great Tusk. The aforementioned Rotom-W can also spread status for Dragapult to exploit. Paralysis support from Rotom-W in particular can shutdown opposing offensive Pokemon like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon for Dragapult to feed on. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog and Rapid Spin I assume?, (comma) and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
A Choice Band set allows Dragapult to utilizes its near-unresisted STAB moves, (comma) in tandem with its blistering Speed stat, (comma) and its excellent physical Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera type (removed hyphen) Dragapult chooses to utilize. When running Tera Dragon, Dragapult uses Phantom Force for a Ghost-type STAB move, but should be used for the second slot. When running Tera Ghost uses Tera Blast is the better option, since, unlike Phantom Force, it is not a 2-turn move you don't need to wait an extra move for it to hit. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as opposing Dragapult, as we'll as Iron Moth, and Tera Flying Roaring Moon after some chip damage. if weakened enough. However, one has to be careful when using Sucker Punch, since opponents foes can predict Sucker Punch and set up when it's predicted. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult a boost to its extra wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by other threats like Chien-Pao., while A Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame tier. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become harder to switch into; it being able to 2HKOes walls it that other Dragapult variants I assume? normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu. (period) and it makes Tera Dragon Dragapult is also less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed. Why might I use Tera Ghost? I assume it is not just Tera Blast and espeed immunity but idk

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner for Dragapult, since it's able to check the Dark-types that Dragapult struggles with, such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from the likes of Pokemon like Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. something like "Dragapult can only switch in a few times with hazards up because it lacks recovery" may be better, up to you Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types that Dragapult has trouble with, such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates entry hazards from the likes of the aforementioned Great Tusk, as well as Ting-Lu, (comma) and Garganacl, since it Dragapult can more effectively wallbreak with entry hazards up thanks to the hazards they provide. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-Wash appreciate that Dragapult's U-turn can bring them in bringing them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and defensive Great Tusk. The aforementioned Rotom-W can also spread status for Dragapult to exploit. Paralysis support from Rotom-W in particular can shutdown opposing offensive Pokemon like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon for Dragapult to feed on. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog and Rapid Spin I assume?, (comma) and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

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- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [Tysonslayer, 349443]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Implemented most of them

 

[McGrrr]

Jolly should be before Adamant and I suggest moving the 4 spare EVs to Def to double Dragapult's survival rate vs Jolly Chien's CB Ice Shard (to 12.5% lol). A better reason for leaving the point in SpDef is not obvious to me.

Tera Steel should always be an option on Choice Dragapult because it offers so much utility in a pinch to survive a KO. Tera Blast Steel also nukes Tera Fairy Garg whether it stays a Rock type or not.

 

[Rabia]

CaptainDaimyo add Itchyy to the GP credits, I'll run by this soon aswell

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

CaptainDaimyo add Itchyy to the GP credits, I'll run by this soon aswell

Did Rabia

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

CaptainDaimyo add Itchyy to the GP credits, I'll run by this soon aswell

Wait do I mark this gp 1/1 already since I added them to the credits?

 

[Rabia]

add remove comments

gp

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Dragapult utilizes its near-unresisted STAB moves, its blistering Speed stat, and its excellent Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera type Dragapult chooses. Tera Dragon Dragapult uses Phantom Force for a Ghost-type STAB move, but Tera Ghost uses Tera Blast, since, unlike Phantom Force, it is not a 2 two-turn move. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as opposing Dragapult, as well as Iron Moth and Tera Flying Roaring Moon after some chip damage.(period) However, be careful when using Sucker Punch, since foes can predict Sucker Punch it and setup set up. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult extra wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by threats like Chien-Pao. Alternatively, a Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become becomes harder to switch into; it 2HKOes walls it Dragapult normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu. Tera Dragon Dragapult is also less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed.

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner, since it's able to check Dark-types (remove comma) such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from Pokemon like Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates benefits from entry hazards from the likes of Great Tusk, Ting-Lu, and Garganacl, since it can more effectively wallbreak with entry hazards up. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-W appreciate that Dragapult's U-turn can bring them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and defensive Great Tusk. Paralysis support from Rotom-W can shutdown offensive Pokemon like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog and Rapid Spin spinblock and deny Defog and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [Tysonslayer, 349443]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Itchy, 518399]]

GP 2/2 when done

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

add remove comments

gp

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Dragon Darts
move 2: Phantom Force / Tera Blast
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
tera type: Dragon / Ghost
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Dragapult utilizes its near-unresisted STAB moves, its blistering Speed stat, and its excellent Attack stat to function as a strong physical wallbreaker. The choice for the second move depends on what Tera type Dragapult chooses. Tera Dragon Dragapult uses Phantom Force for a Ghost-type STAB move, but Tera Ghost uses Tera Blast, since, unlike Phantom Force, it is not a 2 two-turn move. Sucker Punch allows Dragapult to revenge kill weakened sweepers such as opposing Dragapult, as well as Iron Moth and Tera Flying Roaring Moon after some chip damage.(period) However, be careful when using Sucker Punch, since foes can predict Sucker Punch it and setup set up. An Adamant nature gives Dragapult extra wallbreaking power, at the cost of being outsped by threats like Chien-Pao. Alternatively, a Jolly nature allows Dragapult to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame. With Tera Dragon, Dragapult's Dragon Darts become becomes harder to switch into; it 2HKOes walls it Dragapult normally struggles with such as Ting-Lu. Tera Dragon Dragapult is also less susceptible to Sucker Punch, albeit at the cost of losing its immunity to Dragonite's Extreme Speed.

Iron Valiant is a fantastic partner, since it's able to check Dark-types (remove comma) such as Kingambit and Ting-Lu. Hazard removal from Pokemon like Great Tusk, Cinderace, and Corviknight make for good partners, since Dragapult's lack of longevity makes it difficult to switch in when hazards are up. Great Tusk and Corviknight are able to beat both Scizor and opposing Great Tusk, while Cinderace can threaten bulky Steel-types such as Corviknight. Dragapult appreciates benefits from entry hazards from the likes of Great Tusk, Ting-Lu, and Garganacl, since it can more effectively wallbreak with entry hazards up. Other pivots such as Scizor and Rotom-W appreciate that Dragapult's U-turn can bring them in. In return, Scizor can revenge kill Ice-types such as Chien-Pao, while Rotom-W can check both Corviknight and defensive Great Tusk. Paralysis support from Rotom-W can shutdown offensive Pokemon like opposing Dragapult and Roaring Moon. Lastly, Gholdengo makes for a good teammate, since it can keep up entry hazards against Defog and Rapid Spin spinblock and deny Defog and can help Dragapult overwhelm shared checks like Kingambit and Ting-Lu.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[CaptainDaimyo, 602431]]
- Quality checked by: [[chimp, 197439], [Tysonslayer, 349443]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Itchy, 518399]]

GP 2/2 when done

Implemented, should be ready for upload

 

[Tysonslayer]

Another set done https://www.smogon.com/dex/sv/pokemon/dragapult/