[SET]
Assault Vest (Koraidon) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
EVs: 172 HP / 212 Atk / 12 Def / 12 SpD / 100 Spe
Tera Type: Fire / Electric
Adamant nature
- Drain Punch
- Flame Charge / Flare Blitz
- Flare Blitz / Tera Blast / Dragon Claw / Outrage
- U-turn / Dragon Claw / Outrage
[SET COMMENTS]
* Koraidon makes for a terrifying bulky attacker, capitalizing on its versatile movepool to adapt to a variety of threats!
* **Drain Punch**: Drain Punch's recovery pairs nicely with Koraidon's bulk and makes it harder to revenge kill.
* **Flame Charge and Flare Blitz**: Flame Charge is Koraidon's most consistent attack option for raising Speed, and after one use, Koraidon will outrun unboosted targets like Miraidon and Calyrex-S. Flare Blitz’s higher power makes it much easier to break through bulky checks, though the recoil can impact Koraidon's longevity. If Koraidon is using Tera Fire, it is not uncommon to run both simultaneously.
* **U-turn**: U-turn is a great way to bring in sun teammates like Flutter Mane and Chi-Yu against Koraidon's checks.
* **Tera Blast**: When utilized with Tera Electric, Tera Blast can pressure some of Koraidon's most troublesome defensive checks in Dondozo and Primarina.
* **Dragon Claw versus Outrage**: Dragon Claw gives Koraidon a flexible Dragon-type STAB with decent power. Outrage's raw damage is better for breaking through defenses, but the move lock can put Koraidon in danger of getting set up on or revenge killed.
* **EV Spread**: The Special Defense investment allows Koraidon to withstand two unboosted Astral Barrages from Timid Calyrex-S. The Speed investment lets it outspeed targets up to a base Speed of 100, most notably Chi-Yu.
Other Options
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* **Scale Shot**: Scale Shot can be used as an alternative to Flame Charge as a Speed-boosting move, allowing Koraidon to have a Dragon-type move without sacrificing coverage elsewhere. The Defense drops can be concerning for Koraidon's longevity, however.
Tera Types
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* **Tera Dependency - High**: Terastallization is an integral part of this set's strategy, as even with Assault Vest Koraidon has to shed its Dragon- and Fairy-type weaknesses to withstand threats like Miraidon and Flutter Mane.
* **Fire**: Tera Fire gives more reliable attack power to Flame Charge and amps the already dangerous strength of Flare Blitz to incredible levels. It also flips Koraidon's troublesome x4 Fairy-type weakness to a resistance and makes burns a non-issue, potentially tripping up targets like Will-O-Wisp Calyrex-S.
* **Electric**: Tera Electric grants a well-rounded defensive typing that is particularly favorable for the Miraidon matchup, and the paralysis immunity gives extra security against Flutter Mane's Thunder Wave sets. Tera Electric also widens offensive coverage when paired with Tera Blast.
Assault Vest (Koraidon) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
EVs: 172 HP / 212 Atk / 12 Def / 12 SpD / 100 Spe
Tera Type: Fire / Electric
Adamant nature
- Drain Punch
- Flame Charge / Flare Blitz
- Flare Blitz / Tera Blast / Dragon Claw / Outrage
- U-turn / Dragon Claw / Outrage
[SET COMMENTS]
* Koraidon makes for a terrifying bulky attacker, capitalizing on its versatile movepool to adapt to a variety of threats!
* **Drain Punch**: Drain Punch's recovery pairs nicely with Koraidon's bulk and makes it harder to revenge kill.
* **Flame Charge and Flare Blitz**: Flame Charge is Koraidon's most consistent attack option for raising Speed, and after one use, Koraidon will outrun unboosted targets like Miraidon and Calyrex-S. Flare Blitz’s higher power makes it much easier to break through bulky checks, though the recoil can impact Koraidon's longevity. If Koraidon is using Tera Fire, it is not uncommon to run both simultaneously.
* **U-turn**: U-turn is a great way to bring in sun teammates like Flutter Mane and Chi-Yu against Koraidon's checks.
* **Tera Blast**: When utilized with Tera Electric, Tera Blast can pressure some of Koraidon's most troublesome defensive checks in Dondozo and Primarina.
* **Dragon Claw versus Outrage**: Dragon Claw gives Koraidon a flexible Dragon-type STAB with decent power. Outrage's raw damage is better for breaking through defenses, but the move lock can put Koraidon in danger of getting set up on or revenge killed.
* **EV Spread**: The Special Defense investment allows Koraidon to withstand two unboosted Astral Barrages from Timid Calyrex-S. The Speed investment lets it outspeed targets up to a base Speed of 100, most notably Chi-Yu.
Other Options
========
* **Scale Shot**: Scale Shot can be used as an alternative to Flame Charge as a Speed-boosting move, allowing Koraidon to have a Dragon-type move without sacrificing coverage elsewhere. The Defense drops can be concerning for Koraidon's longevity, however.
Tera Types
========
* **Tera Dependency - High**: Terastallization is an integral part of this set's strategy, as even with Assault Vest Koraidon has to shed its Dragon- and Fairy-type weaknesses to withstand threats like Miraidon and Flutter Mane.
* **Fire**: Tera Fire gives more reliable attack power to Flame Charge and amps the already dangerous strength of Flare Blitz to incredible levels. It also flips Koraidon's troublesome x4 Fairy-type weakness to a resistance and makes burns a non-issue, potentially tripping up targets like Will-O-Wisp Calyrex-S.
* **Electric**: Tera Electric grants a well-rounded defensive typing that is particularly favorable for the Miraidon matchup, and the paralysis immunity gives extra security against Flutter Mane's Thunder Wave sets. Tera Electric also widens offensive coverage when paired with Tera Blast.
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