Dragalge @ Poison Barb
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 224 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 28 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Toxic Spikes
Dragalge's unique typing, neutrality to Fairy, above average Special Defense, and ability to take on threatening Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie, Clefable, and Tapu Koko make it a great addition to Dragon teams. Poison Barb guarantees that Sludge Wave OHKOes threats to Dragon teams such as Mega Diancie after Stealth Rock or chip damage. Dragalge also has a great utility move, Toxic Spikes, which not only helps in breaking down Fairy-type teams but is also effective against Normal-type teams as Dragalge can pressure Staraptor, preventing it from safely Defogging in fear of getting OHKOed. Fairy- and Normal-type teams are tough match ups for Dragon teams and Toxic Spikes make them significantly more even. Mega Latias and Mega Altaria are great teammates as both can take advantage of Toxic Spikes wearing down their checks such as Chansey, Hippowdon, and Porygon2. Garchomp and Dragonite can break Steel-types like Excadrill and Heatran for Dragalge as it is threatened by Excadrill and walled by Heatran.
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