RoyalReloaded
MPL Champion
Flying
[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Flying)
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest
[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Mamoswine. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Roaring Moon and Enamorus, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados's only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a status absorber against moves such as Gliscor and Salazzle's Toxic. 24 Speed EVs allow Gyarados to outspeed non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while it is paralyzed.
Entry hazard Setters such as Gliscor, both Landorus formes, and Skarmory are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail racks up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, Gliscor and Landorus can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from foes so Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Kyurem, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus can outspeed and KO Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon when they have been paralyzed by Thunder Wave. It can also use Healing Wish to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for two turns. Corviknight not only provides a Rock-type neutrality, it also can Defog hazards away if Gyarados loses its Heavy-Duty Boots. Adamant Dragonite appreciates Gyarados's Thunder Wave support, as it outspeeds and OHKOes paralyzed Choice Specs Flutter Mane after one Dragon Dance.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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