At least its better than Guzzlord. (A bit rusty with Hydreigon, though)
[OVERVIEW]
* Great Special Attack and coverage options enable Hydreigon to function well as a wallbreaker that many Pokemon will struggle to switch into.
* Decent bulk overall allows it to take a few hits.
* Levitate also gives immunity to all entry hazards bar Stealth Rock, and it cannot be trapped by Dugtrio, a valueble niche over Hoopa-U.
* Awkward Speed tier creates a valueble niche as a faster wallbreaker, as it outspeeds Tapu Bulu and Kyurem-B, but is double-edged sword, as key threats, such as Tapu Koko and Genesect, outspeed it.
* Weakness to common types such as Ice and Fighting, and a 4x weakness to Fairy, which Hydreigon does not enjoy with the new Fairies around.
* Faces stiff competition from Hoopa-U and Kyurem-B as wallbreakers, as both have less predictable movesets and are usually more powerful than Hydreigon.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1:Dark Pulse
move 2:Draco Meteor
move 3:Flash Cannon
move 4:Fire Blast
item:Choice Specs
ability:Levitate
nature:Timid
evs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe
Moves
========
* Dark Pulse is his primary STAB, due to great neutral coverage it has and no glaring aftereffects, and the occasional flinch is nice.
* Draco Meteor is his secondary STAB, which has more power behind it to achieve KOs, but suffers from massive stat drops.
* Flash Cannon is coverage that heavily damages Fairy-types that switch in, and can fight those who resist the previous two moves.* Fire Blast enables Hydreigon to fight Steel-types more efficiently, can OHKO Mega-Scizor, Ferrothorn, Celesteela, and other Steel-types.
* Flamethrower is an option over it if better accuracy is desired, but Hydreigon can no longer OHKO Shift Gear Magearna, and the power drop is noticeable.
* U-Turn can also be run, as it keeps offensive momentum for teammates and can get Hydreigon out of tricky situations.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Special Attack allows Hydreigon to hit as hard as possible with its moves.
* Maximum Speed, along with a Timid Nature, allows Hydreigon to make the most of its speed tier, giving it a valuable niche over Hoopa-U and outspeeding key threats such as Excadrill and Kyurem-B.
* Levitate gives Hydreigon a Ground-type immunity and a floating state, which has many different uses.
* Choice Specs enhances Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities by raising its Special Attack to incredible levels.
* A Modest nature can be run instead for more power, but it is outsped by Timid Tapu Lele, Jolly Excadrill, and Hasty Kyurem-B.
Usage Tips
========
* Hydreigon should primarily be used early to mid game to punch holes in the opposition that would hinder the rest of the team.
* Hydreigon can use its typing to create numerous opportunities to come in, as it resists common Fire, Water, and Grass-type attacks.
* VoltTurn support is reccomended to safely get Hydreigon into favorable situations.
* Be careful when using Draco Meteor if Faeries are still present, as they can take advantage of Hydreigon when it is locked into it.
* Most situations, it is best to use Dark Pulse because of its wide neutral coverage and STAB, although Flash Cannon can be more helpful in certain situations.
* Flash Cannon, in most cases, should be used on predicted switches into Fairy-type Pokemon, and will do a fair chunk back.
Team Options
========
* Because of their ability to fight Fairy-type Pokemon, Hydreigon enjoys support from Steel type Pokemon, with great examples being Mega-Metagross and Mega-Scizor.
* Hydreigon also appreciates VoltTurn support to switch in because of its multitude of weaknesses; Pokemon like Rotom-W, Tapu Koko, and Genesect are great options.
* Tapu Lele serves as a great partner, as Hydreigon can fight Ghost and Steel types that check Lele, and in return removes priority and checks Fighting types.
* Jirachi is a valuable teammate, for it can set up Stealth Rocks, check Fairy-types, and can create slow U-turns for Hydreigon.
* Setup sweepers and cleaners, such as Mega-Scizor and Bisharp, appreciate Hydreigon's ability to break through opposing Pokemon, making them great partners.
* Other Dark-types like Bisharp and Weavile can make good partners, as they pressure a team's dark type weakness.
* Dugtrio makes a great partner, as it can trap and check many Hydreigon switch-ins, such as Chansey.
[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1:Dark Pulse
move 2:Draco Meteor
move 3:Flash Cannon
move 4:Roost / Fire Blast / Taunt
item: Life Orb
ability:Levitate
nature:Timid
evs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe
Moves
========
* Dark Pulse is a reliable STAB move that has great neutral coverage that synergizes with Draco Meteor, and can damage Steel-types who do not resist it.
* Draco Meteor is his strongest STAB, and is excellent at dealing damage and scoring KOs.
* Flash Cannon is coverage that heavily damages Fairy-types that switch in, and can fight those who resist the previous two moves.
* Roost gives Hydreigon recovery to heal off Life Orb recoil and weakened hits, and helps him force out switches.
* Fire Blast, as an alternative, rounds out the coverage, allowing Hydreigon to harm Steel-types like Magearna and Klefki super effectively.
* Taunt is also an option for the final slot, as it stops defensive Pokemon from walling Hydreigon, making the breaking process far easier.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Special Attack allows Hydreigon to hit as hard as possible with its moves.
* Maximum Speed lets it outpace Excadrill out of sand, Timid Tapu Lele, and Kyurem-B.
* Life Orb allows Hydreigon to boost his attack power while still having access to its full moveset.
* Levitate gives Hydreigon a Ground-type immunity and a floating state, which has many different uses.
* A Modest nature can be run instead for more power, but it is outsped by Timid Tapu Lele, Jolly Excadrill, and Hasty Kyurem-B.
Usage Tips
========
* This set should be used early to mid game to break down bulkier Pokemon for the rest of the team to benefit from.
* VoltTurn support is recommended to safely get Hydreigon into favorable situations.
* Hydreigon can use both of its immunities and large amount of resistances to create numerous switch-in opportunities.
* Be wary of using Draco Meteor, as some Pokemon can take advantage of the stat drops afterwards.
* Roost should be used on forced switches, or situations where the opponents can do very little, to recover Life Orb recoil or resisted hits; keep in mind that it loses offensive momentum.
* If choosing Fire Blast, keep in mind that Hydreigon will quickly be worn down due to Life Orb recoil and Stealth Rock damage. Taking such damage continuously will cut down its breaking ability short.
Team Options
========
* Because of their ability to fight Fairy-type Pokemon, Hydreigon enjoys support from Steel type Pokemon, with great examples being Mega-Metagross and Mega-Scizor.
* Hydreigon also appreciates VoltTurn support to switch in because of its multitude of weaknesses; Pokemon like Rotom-W, Tapu Koko and Genesect are great options.
* Fighting type checks, such as Tapu Lele and Mimikyu, are reccommended.
* Stallbreakers, such as Mew, are great teammates for Hydreigon, as they are able to break through bulky Pokemon like Chansey, which normally checks Hydreigon.
* Due to his weird Speed, Pokemon such as Pheramosa and Tapu Koko are good partners, as Hydreigon breaks down Pokemon that can cause difficulty for them, while they in return check its faster checks, like Latios, Tornadus-T, and Greninja.
* Jirachi is a valuable teammate, for it can set up Stealth Rocks, check Fairy-types, and can create slow U-turns for Hydreigon.
* Setup sweepers and cleaners, such as Mega-Scizor and Bisharp, appreciate Hydreigon's ability to break through opposing Pokemon, making them great partners.
* Other Dark-types like Bisharp and Weavile can make good partners, as they pressure a team's dark type weakness.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Superpower is an option to 2HKO Chansey and Heatran after prior damage, but it is physical, and is generally inferior to Hydreigon's other coverage.
* Thunder Wave can be used to cripple and catch faster Pokemon such as Keldeo on the switch, letting Hydreigon KO them the following turn.
* Tailwind, on the contrary, speeds up Hydreigon and alleviates that issue, but it only lasts a few turns, making it undesirable in most cases.
* A Choice Scarf can also be run to outspeed certain threats and act as a strong revenge killer, but there are Pokemon who do this role better.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Due to its crippling weakness, most Fairy-types can come in and check Hydreigon. Special mention goes to Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, as both can survive Flash Cannon, and can OHKO with thier respective Fairy STAB. Tapu Bulu also serves a similar functions, but is threatened by Fire Blast. Clefable and Azumarill are also quite fearsome, as they can exploit a Hydreigon locked into its STAB moves. Klefki can come in on all but Fire Blast and Earth Power, and can cripple Hydreigon with Thunder Wave, hit it with Dazzling Gleam, or just set up spikes. Assault Vest Magearna can take a Fire Blast well, and can OHKO back with Fleur Cannon.
**Faster Pokemon** Due to Hydreigon's lacking Speed, it can easily be outsped and KO'd by a multitude of faster Pokemon such as Keldeo, Weavile, Latios, Pheramosa, and Tapu Koko.
**Fighting types** Fighting-Type Pokemon such as Keldeo and Terrakion naturally outspeed it and can KO Hydreigon using thier STAB. Pheramosa, although frail, deserves special mention as it outspeeds Hydreigon naturally, and can OHKO with High Jump Kick.
**Priority** While not nearly as effective this generation, priority users in the form of Weavile, Mamoswine, and Breloom can easily pick off Hydreigon using thier moves.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon** Chansey has little issue switching into any of Hydreigon's moves and can cripple it with Thunder Wave or chip away at its HP with Seismic Toss. Other specially bulky Pokemon such as Clefable and Tapu Fini can easily take a from Hydreigon, and can OHKO back with Moonblast. Assault Vest Tornadus-T safely switches into Draco Meteor from full health and deals heavy damage with either Hurricane or Superpower, steal momentum from Hydreigon with U-turn, or Knock Off its Life Orb, making it much easier to manage.
QC (3/3): daddy's kisses, PK Gaming, p2
GP (0/1):
[OVERVIEW]
* Great Special Attack and coverage options enable Hydreigon to function well as a wallbreaker that many Pokemon will struggle to switch into.
* Decent bulk overall allows it to take a few hits.
* Levitate also gives immunity to all entry hazards bar Stealth Rock, and it cannot be trapped by Dugtrio, a valueble niche over Hoopa-U.
* Awkward Speed tier creates a valueble niche as a faster wallbreaker, as it outspeeds Tapu Bulu and Kyurem-B, but is double-edged sword, as key threats, such as Tapu Koko and Genesect, outspeed it.
* Weakness to common types such as Ice and Fighting, and a 4x weakness to Fairy, which Hydreigon does not enjoy with the new Fairies around.
* Faces stiff competition from Hoopa-U and Kyurem-B as wallbreakers, as both have less predictable movesets and are usually more powerful than Hydreigon.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1:Dark Pulse
move 2:Draco Meteor
move 3:Flash Cannon
move 4:Fire Blast
item:Choice Specs
ability:Levitate
nature:Timid
evs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe
Moves
========
* Dark Pulse is his primary STAB, due to great neutral coverage it has and no glaring aftereffects, and the occasional flinch is nice.
* Draco Meteor is his secondary STAB, which has more power behind it to achieve KOs, but suffers from massive stat drops.
* Flash Cannon is coverage that heavily damages Fairy-types that switch in, and can fight those who resist the previous two moves.* Fire Blast enables Hydreigon to fight Steel-types more efficiently, can OHKO Mega-Scizor, Ferrothorn, Celesteela, and other Steel-types.
* Flamethrower is an option over it if better accuracy is desired, but Hydreigon can no longer OHKO Shift Gear Magearna, and the power drop is noticeable.
* U-Turn can also be run, as it keeps offensive momentum for teammates and can get Hydreigon out of tricky situations.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Special Attack allows Hydreigon to hit as hard as possible with its moves.
* Maximum Speed, along with a Timid Nature, allows Hydreigon to make the most of its speed tier, giving it a valuable niche over Hoopa-U and outspeeding key threats such as Excadrill and Kyurem-B.
* Levitate gives Hydreigon a Ground-type immunity and a floating state, which has many different uses.
* Choice Specs enhances Hydreigon's wallbreaking capabilities by raising its Special Attack to incredible levels.
* A Modest nature can be run instead for more power, but it is outsped by Timid Tapu Lele, Jolly Excadrill, and Hasty Kyurem-B.
Usage Tips
========
* Hydreigon should primarily be used early to mid game to punch holes in the opposition that would hinder the rest of the team.
* Hydreigon can use its typing to create numerous opportunities to come in, as it resists common Fire, Water, and Grass-type attacks.
* VoltTurn support is reccomended to safely get Hydreigon into favorable situations.
* Be careful when using Draco Meteor if Faeries are still present, as they can take advantage of Hydreigon when it is locked into it.
* Most situations, it is best to use Dark Pulse because of its wide neutral coverage and STAB, although Flash Cannon can be more helpful in certain situations.
* Flash Cannon, in most cases, should be used on predicted switches into Fairy-type Pokemon, and will do a fair chunk back.
Team Options
========
* Because of their ability to fight Fairy-type Pokemon, Hydreigon enjoys support from Steel type Pokemon, with great examples being Mega-Metagross and Mega-Scizor.
* Hydreigon also appreciates VoltTurn support to switch in because of its multitude of weaknesses; Pokemon like Rotom-W, Tapu Koko, and Genesect are great options.
* Tapu Lele serves as a great partner, as Hydreigon can fight Ghost and Steel types that check Lele, and in return removes priority and checks Fighting types.
* Jirachi is a valuable teammate, for it can set up Stealth Rocks, check Fairy-types, and can create slow U-turns for Hydreigon.
* Setup sweepers and cleaners, such as Mega-Scizor and Bisharp, appreciate Hydreigon's ability to break through opposing Pokemon, making them great partners.
* Other Dark-types like Bisharp and Weavile can make good partners, as they pressure a team's dark type weakness.
* Dugtrio makes a great partner, as it can trap and check many Hydreigon switch-ins, such as Chansey.
[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1:Dark Pulse
move 2:Draco Meteor
move 3:Flash Cannon
move 4:Roost / Fire Blast / Taunt
item: Life Orb
ability:Levitate
nature:Timid
evs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe
Moves
========
* Dark Pulse is a reliable STAB move that has great neutral coverage that synergizes with Draco Meteor, and can damage Steel-types who do not resist it.
* Draco Meteor is his strongest STAB, and is excellent at dealing damage and scoring KOs.
* Flash Cannon is coverage that heavily damages Fairy-types that switch in, and can fight those who resist the previous two moves.
* Roost gives Hydreigon recovery to heal off Life Orb recoil and weakened hits, and helps him force out switches.
* Fire Blast, as an alternative, rounds out the coverage, allowing Hydreigon to harm Steel-types like Magearna and Klefki super effectively.
* Taunt is also an option for the final slot, as it stops defensive Pokemon from walling Hydreigon, making the breaking process far easier.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Special Attack allows Hydreigon to hit as hard as possible with its moves.
* Maximum Speed lets it outpace Excadrill out of sand, Timid Tapu Lele, and Kyurem-B.
* Life Orb allows Hydreigon to boost his attack power while still having access to its full moveset.
* Levitate gives Hydreigon a Ground-type immunity and a floating state, which has many different uses.
* A Modest nature can be run instead for more power, but it is outsped by Timid Tapu Lele, Jolly Excadrill, and Hasty Kyurem-B.
Usage Tips
========
* This set should be used early to mid game to break down bulkier Pokemon for the rest of the team to benefit from.
* VoltTurn support is recommended to safely get Hydreigon into favorable situations.
* Hydreigon can use both of its immunities and large amount of resistances to create numerous switch-in opportunities.
* Be wary of using Draco Meteor, as some Pokemon can take advantage of the stat drops afterwards.
* Roost should be used on forced switches, or situations where the opponents can do very little, to recover Life Orb recoil or resisted hits; keep in mind that it loses offensive momentum.
* If choosing Fire Blast, keep in mind that Hydreigon will quickly be worn down due to Life Orb recoil and Stealth Rock damage. Taking such damage continuously will cut down its breaking ability short.
Team Options
========
* Because of their ability to fight Fairy-type Pokemon, Hydreigon enjoys support from Steel type Pokemon, with great examples being Mega-Metagross and Mega-Scizor.
* Hydreigon also appreciates VoltTurn support to switch in because of its multitude of weaknesses; Pokemon like Rotom-W, Tapu Koko and Genesect are great options.
* Fighting type checks, such as Tapu Lele and Mimikyu, are reccommended.
* Stallbreakers, such as Mew, are great teammates for Hydreigon, as they are able to break through bulky Pokemon like Chansey, which normally checks Hydreigon.
* Due to his weird Speed, Pokemon such as Pheramosa and Tapu Koko are good partners, as Hydreigon breaks down Pokemon that can cause difficulty for them, while they in return check its faster checks, like Latios, Tornadus-T, and Greninja.
* Jirachi is a valuable teammate, for it can set up Stealth Rocks, check Fairy-types, and can create slow U-turns for Hydreigon.
* Setup sweepers and cleaners, such as Mega-Scizor and Bisharp, appreciate Hydreigon's ability to break through opposing Pokemon, making them great partners.
* Other Dark-types like Bisharp and Weavile can make good partners, as they pressure a team's dark type weakness.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Superpower is an option to 2HKO Chansey and Heatran after prior damage, but it is physical, and is generally inferior to Hydreigon's other coverage.
* Thunder Wave can be used to cripple and catch faster Pokemon such as Keldeo on the switch, letting Hydreigon KO them the following turn.
* Tailwind, on the contrary, speeds up Hydreigon and alleviates that issue, but it only lasts a few turns, making it undesirable in most cases.
* A Choice Scarf can also be run to outspeed certain threats and act as a strong revenge killer, but there are Pokemon who do this role better.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Due to its crippling weakness, most Fairy-types can come in and check Hydreigon. Special mention goes to Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, as both can survive Flash Cannon, and can OHKO with thier respective Fairy STAB. Tapu Bulu also serves a similar functions, but is threatened by Fire Blast. Clefable and Azumarill are also quite fearsome, as they can exploit a Hydreigon locked into its STAB moves. Klefki can come in on all but Fire Blast and Earth Power, and can cripple Hydreigon with Thunder Wave, hit it with Dazzling Gleam, or just set up spikes. Assault Vest Magearna can take a Fire Blast well, and can OHKO back with Fleur Cannon.
**Faster Pokemon** Due to Hydreigon's lacking Speed, it can easily be outsped and KO'd by a multitude of faster Pokemon such as Keldeo, Weavile, Latios, Pheramosa, and Tapu Koko.
**Fighting types** Fighting-Type Pokemon such as Keldeo and Terrakion naturally outspeed it and can KO Hydreigon using thier STAB. Pheramosa, although frail, deserves special mention as it outspeeds Hydreigon naturally, and can OHKO with High Jump Kick.
**Priority** While not nearly as effective this generation, priority users in the form of Weavile, Mamoswine, and Breloom can easily pick off Hydreigon using thier moves.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon** Chansey has little issue switching into any of Hydreigon's moves and can cripple it with Thunder Wave or chip away at its HP with Seismic Toss. Other specially bulky Pokemon such as Clefable and Tapu Fini can easily take a from Hydreigon, and can OHKO back with Moonblast. Assault Vest Tornadus-T safely switches into Draco Meteor from full health and deals heavy damage with either Hurricane or Superpower, steal momentum from Hydreigon with U-turn, or Knock Off its Life Orb, making it much easier to manage.
QC (3/3): daddy's kisses, PK Gaming, p2
GP (0/1):
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