[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: U-Turn
move 3: Thunder Wave / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Dragon Darts*
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Mild
evs: 68 Atk / 188 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dragapult's flagship set in OU harasses opponents with status effects, which also boost Hex's damage greatly. It often runs through weakened teams in the late-game because of Hex's power in conjunction with its impressive base 142 speed. Thunder Wave is preferred because it is the most effective way to cripple the likes of Clefable and Toxapex. However, Will-O-Wisp is usable if the chip damage and attack-lowering effect of burns are valued more. U-Turn enables Dragapult to damage switch-ins while quickly pivoting out. Dragon Darts is the final move on the set, functioning as a strong secondary STAB that dents otherwise safe switch-ins such as Chansey and Blissey. 188 Special Attack EVs and a Mild Nature are used to reliably 2HKO a status-affected Clefable with Hex, and 68 Attack EVs helps Dragapult pressure Blissey and Volcarona. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. Hex Dragapult pairs well with teammates that appreciate status-crippled opponents; Crawdaunt and Togekiss take advantage of paralyzed targets to wallbreak more easily, while Excadrill and Volcarona appreciate being able to respectively use Swords Dance and Quiver Dance more freely against a burned Mandibuzz or Corviknight. Dragapult also helps Volcarona-fearing teammates such as Rillaboom and Scizor, as its typing and decent bulk make it a good Volcarona check for offensive teams. Dragapult is able to consistently harass switch-ins but cannot stay in against them indefinitely, and as a result it needs to be paired with sturdy checks to Dark- and Fairy-types such as Urshifu, Clefable, and Primarina. Good options include Toxapex, Tangrowth, and Rotom-Heat. It is also vulnerable to fast revenge-killers such as Zeraora, Ditto, and Choice Scarf Hydreigon, which can be dealt with using other, bulkier pivots such as Amoonguss and Clefable.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Fire Blast**
move 4: U-Turn**
item: Choice Specs
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Dragapult functions as a speedy attacker in OU. While its base 100 Special Attack is seemingly unimpressive, the high base power of Draco Meteor enables Dragapult to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier. Shadow Ball serves as a more reliable STAB and has few safe switch-ins. Fire Blast rounds out Dragapult's coverage, targeting Steel-types such as Corviknight and Ferrothorn. U-Turn helps Dragapult maintain momentum against the likes of Chansey, Blissey, and Clefable: it can U-Turn as they switch in so a teammate can threaten them. Dragapult prefers to run a Modest Nature to maximize its damage output, but if more speed is desired then Timid is usable. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. Choice Specs Dragapult often serves as a revenge-killer and speed control method for teams. As such, Dragapult's presence aids teammates such as Toxapex and Clefable, which otherwise can find themselves overwhelmed by fast opponents. Its access to U-Turn can safely bring in frailer teammates such as Crawdaunt and Zeraora. Dragapult is vulnerable to sturdy special walls, as it lacks the raw power to break them. Notable examples include Mandibuzz, Toxapex, Chansey, Blissey, and Clefable. Teammates such as Zeraora and Rillaboom can pressure these switch-ins, as well as pivot using Volt Switch and U-Turn, respectively. Despite its fantastic speed, Dragapult is still outpaced by Zeraora, many Choice Scarf users, and weather abusers; sturdy teammates such as Hippowdon, Ferrothorn, and Amoonguss can reliably beat them.
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Dragon Darts
move 3: Phantom Force
move 4: Steel Wing***
item: Life Orb
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Dragapult, rather than a pivot or fast attacker, serves as a set-up sweeper that can catch unprepared opponents off guard. Dragon Dance is the crux of the set, enabling Dragapult to outrun and KO opponents more easily. Dragon Darts is its most reliable STAB option, sporting few resistances and beating foes holding a Focus Sash. Phantom Force, despite suffering from being a 2-turn move, remains as Dragapult's best Ghost-type STAB and breaks many foes that resist Dragon Darts. Steel Wing is used in the last slot as a result of Dragapult's poor physical movepool: it simply has no better options. However, Steel Wing dents Fairy-type checks such as Clefable and Togekiss. Dragon Dance Dragapult holds a Life Orb to provide a crucial boost to its offensive capability and prefers to run an Adamant nature for the same reason. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. It fits best on hyper offense teams as a late-game sweeper, taking advantage of teamates' heavy offensive pressure to wear down its checks. However, it can still function as a revenge-killer should teammates such as Urshifu or Rillaboom be KOd, and as a result, its presence forces opponents to play cautiously so not to give Dragapult an easy opportunity to set up. Dragon Dance Dragapult generally needs more than one Dragon Dance boost to defeat full-health foes, so it appreciates teammates such as Zeraora, Urshifu, and Rillaboom, which can consistently wear down checks such as Mandibuzz, Clefable, Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Toxapex.
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*mention Draco Meteor?
**mention Hex and/or Thunderbolt?
***mention Fire Blast and/or Substitute?
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: U-Turn
move 3: Thunder Wave / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Dragon Darts*
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Mild
evs: 68 Atk / 188 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dragapult's flagship set in OU harasses opponents with status effects, which also boost Hex's damage greatly. It often runs through weakened teams in the late-game because of Hex's power in conjunction with its impressive base 142 speed. Thunder Wave is preferred because it is the most effective way to cripple the likes of Clefable and Toxapex. However, Will-O-Wisp is usable if the chip damage and attack-lowering effect of burns are valued more. U-Turn enables Dragapult to damage switch-ins while quickly pivoting out. Dragon Darts is the final move on the set, functioning as a strong secondary STAB that dents otherwise safe switch-ins such as Chansey and Blissey. 188 Special Attack EVs and a Mild Nature are used to reliably 2HKO a status-affected Clefable with Hex, and 68 Attack EVs helps Dragapult pressure Blissey and Volcarona. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. Hex Dragapult pairs well with teammates that appreciate status-crippled opponents; Crawdaunt and Togekiss take advantage of paralyzed targets to wallbreak more easily, while Excadrill and Volcarona appreciate being able to respectively use Swords Dance and Quiver Dance more freely against a burned Mandibuzz or Corviknight. Dragapult also helps Volcarona-fearing teammates such as Rillaboom and Scizor, as its typing and decent bulk make it a good Volcarona check for offensive teams. Dragapult is able to consistently harass switch-ins but cannot stay in against them indefinitely, and as a result it needs to be paired with sturdy checks to Dark- and Fairy-types such as Urshifu, Clefable, and Primarina. Good options include Toxapex, Tangrowth, and Rotom-Heat. It is also vulnerable to fast revenge-killers such as Zeraora, Ditto, and Choice Scarf Hydreigon, which can be dealt with using other, bulkier pivots such as Amoonguss and Clefable.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Fire Blast**
move 4: U-Turn**
item: Choice Specs
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Dragapult functions as a speedy attacker in OU. While its base 100 Special Attack is seemingly unimpressive, the high base power of Draco Meteor enables Dragapult to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier. Shadow Ball serves as a more reliable STAB and has few safe switch-ins. Fire Blast rounds out Dragapult's coverage, targeting Steel-types such as Corviknight and Ferrothorn. U-Turn helps Dragapult maintain momentum against the likes of Chansey, Blissey, and Clefable: it can U-Turn as they switch in so a teammate can threaten them. Dragapult prefers to run a Modest Nature to maximize its damage output, but if more speed is desired then Timid is usable. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. Choice Specs Dragapult often serves as a revenge-killer and speed control method for teams. As such, Dragapult's presence aids teammates such as Toxapex and Clefable, which otherwise can find themselves overwhelmed by fast opponents. Its access to U-Turn can safely bring in frailer teammates such as Crawdaunt and Zeraora. Dragapult is vulnerable to sturdy special walls, as it lacks the raw power to break them. Notable examples include Mandibuzz, Toxapex, Chansey, Blissey, and Clefable. Teammates such as Zeraora and Rillaboom can pressure these switch-ins, as well as pivot using Volt Switch and U-Turn, respectively. Despite its fantastic speed, Dragapult is still outpaced by Zeraora, many Choice Scarf users, and weather abusers; sturdy teammates such as Hippowdon, Ferrothorn, and Amoonguss can reliably beat them.
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Dragon Darts
move 3: Phantom Force
move 4: Steel Wing***
item: Life Orb
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Dragapult, rather than a pivot or fast attacker, serves as a set-up sweeper that can catch unprepared opponents off guard. Dragon Dance is the crux of the set, enabling Dragapult to outrun and KO opponents more easily. Dragon Darts is its most reliable STAB option, sporting few resistances and beating foes holding a Focus Sash. Phantom Force, despite suffering from being a 2-turn move, remains as Dragapult's best Ghost-type STAB and breaks many foes that resist Dragon Darts. Steel Wing is used in the last slot as a result of Dragapult's poor physical movepool: it simply has no better options. However, Steel Wing dents Fairy-type checks such as Clefable and Togekiss. Dragon Dance Dragapult holds a Life Orb to provide a crucial boost to its offensive capability and prefers to run an Adamant nature for the same reason. Infiltrator is the preferred ability as it can bypass foes' Substitutes. It fits best on hyper offense teams as a late-game sweeper, taking advantage of teamates' heavy offensive pressure to wear down its checks. However, it can still function as a revenge-killer should teammates such as Urshifu or Rillaboom be KOd, and as a result, its presence forces opponents to play cautiously so not to give Dragapult an easy opportunity to set up. Dragon Dance Dragapult generally needs more than one Dragon Dance boost to defeat full-health foes, so it appreciates teammates such as Zeraora, Urshifu, and Rillaboom, which can consistently wear down checks such as Mandibuzz, Clefable, Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Toxapex.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[username1, userid1]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
*mention Draco Meteor?
**mention Hex and/or Thunderbolt?
***mention Fire Blast and/or Substitute?
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