National Dex Mega Altaria [Done]

[adem]

[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria can be a potent wincon and also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk, Roost, and solid resistances make it a great check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and non-Ice Beam Mega Latias, setting up freely on them. However, its average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid Base Power further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resistant foes like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types, which resist Fairy, such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO defensive Clefable at +1, survive two Mega Lopunny Frustrations—allowing Mega Altaria to set up on it—and outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance. The remaining EVs are placed in Special Defense to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks like Ferrothorn, Melmetal, and Mega Scizor to facilitate a late-game sweep. Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria's unique defensive utility; it either secondarily checks or outright handles threats like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, Mega Charizard Y, and Zapdos that force them out. force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn enormously benefit Mega Altaria, as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Pokemon such as Heatran and Fightinium Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria, as they force out, pressure, and force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention, as it can instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types such as Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Volcarona with Psychic, Electrium Z Rotom-W, and Groundium Z Greninja bait in and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fire Blast can be run over Roost to lure in and break through Skarmory, Ferrothorn, and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altaria's defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easy to revenge kill and wear down, making this only a worthwhile option on hyper offense teams. Heal Bell or Refresh over Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to care much less about status, although the coverage loss is often not worth it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter spreading paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set utilizing Hyper Voice, Flamethrower, and a utility move could hone in on Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but gets worn down incredibly easily and doesn't make much progress.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and healing up safely, and they can take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, but they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Status completely neutralizes Mega Altaria. Poison and burn sink its longevity and damage output, and, although less detrimental than the former two, paralysis makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities. The rare Facade, Heal Bell, and Refresh make Mega Altaria much more resilient to status.

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to its middling Speed tier even at +1, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, Kartana, and common Choice Scarf users like Tapu Lele and Landorus-T after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon can safely switch in.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable can take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although it falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini can take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but are unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely, but they can't switch in on their own due to their frailty.

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- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
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[adem]

ready for qc FINALLY yass

 

[Sulo]

amqc check, implement what you want
add remove comment

in the clouds

[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria is a potent win condition that also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk and its access to Roost and solid resistances allow it to function well as a check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and Mega Latias, and set up freely on them. However, it's below average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid BP further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resists like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types which resist its Fairy-STAB such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. (honestly imo melm isn't the best example because its so fat to the point where +1 eq does like a little under half at most, i'd make it something like victini / mmaw / zoner) The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO Defensive Clefable at +1, live 2 Mega Lopunny Frustrations which allows Mega Altaria to set up on it, outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance, and the remainder in SpDef in order to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks in order to facilitate a sweep from it late game. Due to its unique defensive utility, Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria either acting as a secondary check to things like Heatran and Mega Lopunny, as well as it dealing with threats such as Mega Charizard Y or Zapdos who force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Pokemon such as Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn are extremely beneficial to Mega Altaria as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Stealth Rock setters like Heatran and Landorus are also incredible partners that can adequately wear down Mega Altaria's checls. Pokemon that can force out and pressure Steel-types such as the aforementioned Heatran and Fight-Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria as they force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention as it is able to instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Both Electrium Z Rotom-W (does washtom rly bait pex? i think a better example would be psychic volc probs, since volc also helps vs steels asw) and Groundium Z Greninja are also notable partners as they bait and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through otherwise.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

On more offensive sets, Fire Blast can be ran over Roost in order to lure and break Skarmory and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altarias defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easily revenge killed and worn down. Heal Bell or Refresh can also be used over Earthquake to allow Mega Altaria to care much less about being statused, although the coverage loss from Earthquake is often not worth work it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter able to spread paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set an also be used in order to hone in one Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but struggles from being worn down incredibly easily and not make much progress.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and able to heal up safely, as well as both able to take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance, Iron Defense, or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, however they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Mega Altaria's effectiveness is completely neutered if its statused, as if its poisoned or burnt its longevity or damage output are neutered significantly; and although less detrimental than the former two, being paralyzed makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities.

**Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf Users**: Due to its middling Speed tier, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, and Kartana after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon are able to switch in safely into Mega Altaria consistently. Even at +1, Mega Altaria is outsped by common users of Choice Scarf like Tapu Lele and Kartana.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable is able to take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini are able to take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but is unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Choice Scarf Tapu Lele, Mega Diancie, and Tapu Koko also outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely. (can probs just fuse this w the section above imo, since they fall under that category mostly)

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[Steorra]

adem implement what you want from the above and i'll give it a check/run a trial qc with sulo if they want

 

[Sulo]

add remove comment

QC 1/2

cotton cavalier

[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria is a potent win condition that also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk and its access to Roost and solid resistances allow it to function well as a check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and Mega Latias, and set up freely on them. However, it's below average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid BP further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resists like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types which resist its Fairy-STAB such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO Defensive Clefable at +1, live 2 Mega Lopunny Frustrations which allows Mega Altaria to set up on it, outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance, and the remainder in SpDef in order to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks like... in order to facilitate a sweep from it late game. Due to its unique defensive utility, Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria either acting as a secondary check to things like Heatran and Ash-Greninja, Mega Lopunny, (malt is 2hkod after rocks so im super shaky on calling it even a secondary check, i think agren would b better) as well as it dealing with threats such as Mega Charizard Y or Zapdos who force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Pokemon such as Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn are extremely beneficial to Mega Altaria as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Pokemon that can force out and pressure Steel-types such as Heatran and Fight-Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria as they force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention as it is able to instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types i think specifying the steel types here would be important as well bc u dont trap heatran that reliably, so i dont wanna give ppl the wrong idea, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Volcarona with Psychic, Electrium Z Rotom-W, and Groundium Z Greninja are also notable partners as they bait and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through otherwise.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

On more offensive sets, Fire Blast can be ran over Roost in order to lure and break Skarmory, Ferrothorn, and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altarias defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easily revenge killed and worn down. Heal Bell or Refresh can also be used over Earthquake to allow Mega Altaria to care much less about being statused, although the coverage loss from Earthquake is often not worth it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter able to spread paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set an also be used in order to hone in one Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but struggles from being worn down incredibly easily and not make much progress.


Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and able to heal up safely, as well as both able to take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, however they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Mega Altaria's effectiveness is completely neutered if its statused, as if its poisoned or burnt its longevity or damage output are neutered significantly; and although less detrimental than the former two, being paralyzed makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities.

**Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf Users**: Due to its middling Speed tier, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, and Kartana after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon are able to switch in safely into Mega Altaria consistently. Even at +1, Mega Altaria is outsped by common users of Choice Scarf like Tapu Lele and Kartana.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable is able to take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini are able to take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but are is unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko also outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely, but are unable to switch in on their own due to their frailty.

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- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sulo, 528036], [username2, userid2]]
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[Steorra]

[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria is a potent win condition that also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk and its access to Roost and solid resistances allow it to function well as a check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and Mega Latias, and set up freely on them. Ice beam from lati sort of just screws it over so prob not the best example. However, it's below average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid BP further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resists like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types which resist its Fairy-STAB such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO Defensive Clefable at +1, live 2 Mega Lopunny Frustrations which allows Mega Altaria to set up on it, outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance, and the remainder in SpDef in order to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks like Ferrothorn, Melmetal, and Mega Scizor in order to facilitate a sweep from it late game. Due to its unique defensive utility, Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria either acting as a secondary check to things like Heatran and Ash-Greninja, as well as it dealing with threats such as Mega Charizard Y or Zapdos who force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Pokemon such as Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn are extremely beneficial to Mega Altaria as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Pokemon that can force out and pressure Steel-types such as Heatran and Fight-Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria as they force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention as it is able to instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types such as Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Volcarona with Psychic, Electrium Z Rotom-W, and Groundium Z Greninja are also notable partners as they bait and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through otherwise.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

On more offensive sets, Fire Blast can be ran over Roost in order to lure and break Skarmory, Ferrothorn, and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altarias defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easily revenge killed and worn down. Probably clarify the switch in team style and ev spread too? since i would assume your going offensive for both factors if your dropping roost. Heal Bell or Refresh can also be used over Earthquake to allow Mega Altaria to care much less about being statused, although the coverage loss from Earthquake is often not worth it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter able to spread paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set an also be used in order to hone in one Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but struggles from being worn down incredibly easily and not make much progress. Specify what the special attacks would be.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and able to heal up safely, as well as both able to take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, however they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Mega Altaria's effectiveness is completely neutered if its statused, as if its poisoned or burnt its longevity or damage output are neutered significantly; and although less detrimental than the former two, being paralyzed makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities.

**Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf Users**: Due to its middling Speed tier, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, and Kartana after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon are able to switch in safely into Mega Altaria consistently. Even at +1, Mega Altaria is outsped by common users of Choice Scarf like Tapu Lele and Kartana. should probably move the +1 point to the beginning since it applies to the first few egs listed.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable is able to take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini are able to take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but are unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko also outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely, but are unable to switch in on their own due to their frailty.

Give a section for toxapex, can mention between being able to take eq well and haze/status proves to be detrimental to malt.

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- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sulo, 528036], [username2, userid2]] see sig
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spo

[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria is a potent win condition that also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk and its access to Roost and solid resistances allow it to function well as a check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and Mega Latias, and set up freely on them. Ice beam from lati sort of just screws it over so prob not the best example. However, it's below average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid BP further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resists like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types which resist its Fairy-STAB such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO Defensive Clefable at +1, live 2 Mega Lopunny Frustrations which allows Mega Altaria to set up on it, outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance, and the remainder in SpDef in order to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks like Ferrothorn, Melmetal, and Mega Scizor in order to facilitate a sweep from it late game. Due to its unique defensive utility, Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria either acting as a secondary check to things like Heatran and Ash-Greninja, as well as it dealing with threats such as Mega Charizard Y or Zapdos who force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Pokemon such as Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn are extremely beneficial to Mega Altaria as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Pokemon that can force out and pressure Steel-types such as Heatran and Fight-Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria as they force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention as it is able to instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types such as Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Volcarona with Psychic, Electrium Z Rotom-W, and Groundium Z Greninja are also notable partners as they bait and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through otherwise.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

On more offensive sets, Fire Blast can be ran over Roost in order to lure and break Skarmory, Ferrothorn, and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altarias defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easily revenge killed and worn down. Probably clarify the switch in team style and ev spread too? since i would assume your going offensive for both factors if your dropping roost. Heal Bell or Refresh can also be used over Earthquake to allow Mega Altaria to care much less about being statused, although the coverage loss from Earthquake is often not worth it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter able to spread paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set an also be used in order to hone in one Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but struggles from being worn down incredibly easily and not make much progress. Specify what the special attacks would be.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and able to heal up safely, as well as both able to take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, however they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Mega Altaria's effectiveness is completely neutered if its statused, as if its poisoned or burnt its longevity or damage output are neutered significantly; and although less detrimental than the former two, being paralyzed makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities.

**Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf Users**: Due to its middling Speed tier, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, and Kartana after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon are able to switch in safely into Mega Altaria consistently. Even at +1, Mega Altaria is outsped by common users of Choice Scarf like Tapu Lele and Kartana. should probably move the +1 point to the beginning since it applies to the first few egs listed.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable is able to take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini are able to take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but are unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko also outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely, but are unable to switch in on their own due to their frailty.

Give a section for toxapex, can mention between being able to take eq well and haze/status proves to be detrimental to malt.

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[adem]

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[SET]
name: Bulky Dragon Dance
move 1: Frustration
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Roost
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Altarianite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 76 Def / 100 SpD / 64 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Altaria is a potent win condition that can be a potent wincon and also sports excellent defensive utility. Mega Altaria's solid natural bulk and its access to Roost bulk, Roost, and solid resistances allow it to function well as a make it a good (if "good" doesnt capture the right energy, feel free to change it) check to Ash-Greninja, Zapdos, and non-Ice Beam Mega Latias, and set setting up freely on them. However, it's its average Speed tier and relatively poor damage output without multiple boosts make it mediocre in practice. Frustration is Mega Altaria's best attacking move, its already solid BP Base Power further bolstered by Pixilate and STAB, denting even resists resistant foes like Ferrothorn and Corviknight hard when boosted. Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to pressure Steel- and Poison-types, (AC) which resist its Fairy-STAB Fairy, such as Toxapex, Heatran, and Melmetal. The given EV spread allows Mega Altaria to 2HKO Defensive defensive Clefable at +1, live 2 survive two Mega Lopunny Frustrations which allows Frustrations—allowing Mega Altaria to set up on it, outspeed it—and outspeed Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem after a Dragon Dance, and the remainder in SpDef in order Dance. The remaining EVs are placed in Special Defense to take hits from Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, and Ash-Greninja better.

Mega Altaria fits on bulky teams that can wear down its checks like Ferrothorn, Melmetal, and Mega Scizor in order to facilitate a sweep from it late game. Due to its unique defensive utility, to facilitate a late-game sweep. Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Slowbro, and Landorus-T all appreciate Mega Altaria either acting as a secondary check to things like Heatran and Ash-Greninja, as well as it dealing with threats such as Mega Charizard Y or Zapdos who Altaria's unique defensive utility; it either secondarily checks or outright handles threats like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, Mega Charizard Y, and Zapdos that force them out. (I imagine this makes sense? i reordered the first two mons to seemingly correspond with the "Pokemon such as" mons; change that reordering or other things if you want to) force them out. In return, these Pokemon provide a solid defensive backbone against Steel- and Ice-types such as Mega Scizor, Melmetal, and Weavile. Entry hazards such as Spikes from Pokemon such as Greninja and the aforementioned Ferrothorn are extremely beneficial to Mega Altaria enormously benefit Mega Altaria, as they help wear down its checks into range of its boosted attacks. Pokemon that can force out and pressure Steel-types such as Heatran and Fight-Z Fightinium Z Kartana work extremely well with Mega Altaria, (AC) as they force out, pressure, and force damage on the Steel-types that check it. Magnezone in particular deserves a special mention, (AC) as it is able to can instantly trap and remove pesky Steel-types such as Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, paving the way for a Mega Altaria sweep. Volcarona with Psychic, Electrium Z Rotom-W, and Groundium Z Greninja are also notable partners as they bait in and remove Toxapex, which Mega Altaria can struggle to break through otherwise.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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On more offensive sets, Fire Blast can be ran run over Roost in order to lure and break to lure in and break through Skarmory, Ferrothorn, and Mega Scizor; however, this trades away most of Mega Altaria's (added apostrophe) defensive utility for a mediocre sweeper set that's relatively easily revenge killed and worn easy to revenge kill and wear down, making this only a worthwhile option on hyper offense teams. Heal Bell or Refresh can also be used over Earthquake to allow over Earthquake allows Mega Altaria to care much less about being statused, status, although the coverage loss from Earthquake is often not worth it. Other STAB options such as Facade and Body Slam can be used over Frustration, with the former letting Mega Altaria take advantage of being statused, and the latter able to spread spreading paralysis, although these are much more situational and inconsistent, making them less useful overall. Lastly, a bulky special attacking set utilising Hyper Voice and Flamethrower can also be used in order to hone in one utilizing Hyper Voice, Flamethrower, and Heal Bell could hone in on (I assume one advantage of this set is the free moveslot from not running DD; if heal bell isn't always what you'd fill that moveslot with, you can say like "a utility move" or list options or whatever) Mega Altaria's unique defensive capabilities but struggles from being gets worn down incredibly easily and not doesn't make much progress.

Checks and Counters
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**Steel-types**: Mega Scizor and Skarmory hard wall Mega Altaria, taking negligible damage from both its attacks and able to heal healing up safely, as well as both able to and they can take advantage of it by either using Swords Dance or laying down Spikes. Other Steel-types such as Melmetal and Ferrothorn are also solid checks, however but they are prone to being worn down by entry hazards and repeated Earthquakes.

**Status Effects**: Mega Altaria's effectiveness is completely neutered if its statused, as if its poisoned or burnt its longevity or damage output are neutered significantly; and Status completely neutralizes Mega Altaria. Poison and burn sink its longevity and damage output, and, although less detrimental than the former two, being paralyzed paralysis makes it much easier to revenge kill and reduces its setup opportunities. The rare Facade, Heal Bell, and Refresh make Mega Altaria much more resilient to status. (I imagine this makes sense and is worthwhile? change or remove if desired)

**Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf Users**: Due to its middling Speed tier even at +1, Mega Altaria is still outsped and forced out by a plethora of faster Pokemon such as Weavile, Protean Greninja, and Kartana, and common Choice Scarf users like Tapu Lele and Kartana after a boost. However, none of these Pokemon are able to switch in safely can safely switch (I imagine "none of these Pokemon" still holds for the choice scarf users? change if needed) into Mega Altaria consistently. Mega Altaria is also outsped by common users of Choice Scarf like Tapu Lele and Kartana.

**Fairy-types**: Clefable is able to can take unboosted hits from Mega Altaria and pressure it out with Moonblast and Thunder Wave, although it falters to two boosted Frustrations. Mega Mawile and Tapu Fini are able to can take a boosted attack and retaliate if healthy but are unable to switch in safely. Other Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko also outspeed it after a Dragon Dance and force it out if brought in safely, but are unable to they can't switch in on their own due to their frailty.

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