[SET]
Scale Shot (Koraidon) @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Tera Type: Fire / Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Scale Shot
- Low Kick / Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
[SET COMMENTS]
Scale Shot will always hit four to five times when backed by Loaded Dice, which gives Koraidon a powerful Dragon-type STAB that also allows it to outspeed nearly the entire tier after a single use. Scale Shot's sheer power gives Koraidon a way to muscle past Unaware Pokemon like Skeledirge and Dondozo, and at +2, it will OHKO defensive Ho-Oh provided it hits five times. Close Combat's consistent 120 base power is stronger than Low Kick against Ho-Oh, Gliscor, and Alomomola, but Low Kick is usually used to avoid Close Combat's stat drops, and it has the same base power against the majority of the tier. Flare Blitz rounds out Koraidon's coverage and is extremely powerful under the sun. When backed by Tera Fire, Flare Blitz is able to OHKO defensive Arceus-Fairy at +2 and Landorus-T at +1. Tera Fire also provides some nifty resistances to Arceus-Fairy's Judgment and Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade and protects Koraidon from being burned by Sacred Fire or Will-O-Wisp. Tera Ghost is an option for its immunity to Arceus's Extreme Speed, which can be critical for Koraidon to maintain a sweep after multiple Defense drops.
Scale Shot Koraidon is a premiere offensive threat, as it is both a powerful wallbreaker and sweeper. As such, Scale Shot Koraidon is one of, if not the most, well-prepped for Pokemon in the entire Ubers tier. Many teams have multiple methods of counter-play against it, from traditional checks like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Skeledirge, to abilities that can weaken it like Kyogre's Drizzle and Landorus-T's Intimidate, to priority options like Arceus's Extreme Speed, as well as the commonality of Tera Fairy on Pokemon like Ho-Oh and Kyogre. Wallbreaking with Koraidon requires recognizing when the opponent will Terastallize and making opportunistic switches. Considering this, it's wise to partner Koraidon with additional physically offensive Pokemon. Zacian-C is a great option for this, as it puts pressure on common defensive Pokemon like Landorus-T and Ho-Oh while being a great answer to Extreme Killer Arceus. Extreme Killer Arceus itself is a good partner that can clean up teams weakened by Koraidon's onslaught. Dragon Dance Arceus-Ground is also notable for applying pressure to Kyogre and Arceus-Water, both of which are common ways to deal with Koraidon.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/manaphy.50695/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lana.374620/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/situm.274590/
Grammar checked by:
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Scale Shot (Koraidon) @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Tera Type: Fire / Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Scale Shot
- Low Kick / Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
[SET COMMENTS]
Scale Shot will always hit four to five times when backed by Loaded Dice, which gives Koraidon a powerful Dragon-type STAB that also allows it to outspeed nearly the entire tier after a single use. Scale Shot's sheer power gives Koraidon a way to muscle past Unaware Pokemon like Skeledirge and Dondozo, and at +2, it will OHKO defensive Ho-Oh provided it hits five times. Close Combat's consistent 120 base power is stronger than Low Kick against Ho-Oh, Gliscor, and Alomomola, but Low Kick is usually used to avoid Close Combat's stat drops, and it has the same base power against the majority of the tier. Flare Blitz rounds out Koraidon's coverage and is extremely powerful under the sun. When backed by Tera Fire, Flare Blitz is able to OHKO defensive Arceus-Fairy at +2 and Landorus-T at +1. Tera Fire also provides some nifty resistances to Arceus-Fairy's Judgment and Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade and protects Koraidon from being burned by Sacred Fire or Will-O-Wisp. Tera Ghost is an option for its immunity to Arceus's Extreme Speed, which can be critical for Koraidon to maintain a sweep after multiple Defense drops.
Scale Shot Koraidon is a premiere offensive threat, as it is both a powerful wallbreaker and sweeper. As such, Scale Shot Koraidon is one of, if not the most, well-prepped for Pokemon in the entire Ubers tier. Many teams have multiple methods of counter-play against it, from traditional checks like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Skeledirge, to abilities that can weaken it like Kyogre's Drizzle and Landorus-T's Intimidate, to priority options like Arceus's Extreme Speed, as well as the commonality of Tera Fairy on Pokemon like Ho-Oh and Kyogre. Wallbreaking with Koraidon requires recognizing when the opponent will Terastallize and making opportunistic switches. Considering this, it's wise to partner Koraidon with additional physically offensive Pokemon. Zacian-C is a great option for this, as it puts pressure on common defensive Pokemon like Landorus-T and Ho-Oh while being a great answer to Extreme Killer Arceus. Extreme Killer Arceus itself is a good partner that can clean up teams weakened by Koraidon's onslaught. Dragon Dance Arceus-Ground is also notable for applying pressure to Kyogre and Arceus-Water, both of which are common ways to deal with Koraidon.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/manaphy.50695/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lana.374620/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/situm.274590/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dex.277988/
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