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DOU & Discord Head
Kyurem-Black @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Protect
Generation 8's gifts of Dragon Dance and Icicle Spear have made Kyurem-B a menacing sweeping threat in DOU. The recent rise of Landorus and Celesteela has cemented Dragon Dance as Kyurem-B's most popular set, as both Pokemon make excellent partners to it. With its incredible bulk, its typing, and a Sitrus Berry, Kyurem-B can set up in a variety of situations, especially when paired with Pokemon like Incineroar and Amoonguss, which provide support through Intimidate, Fake Out, Spore, and redirection. The combination of Fusion Bolt and Icicle Spear is entirely unresisted in the tier, and it even hits neutral targets hard thanks to Kyurem-B's monstrous Attack stat, which allows it to OHKO or 2HKO most of the tier after a Dragon Dance. Dragon Dance also allows Kyurem-B to outspeed and OHKO Pokemon that usually threaten it, most importantly Urshifu-R. Kyurem-B appreciates offensive support from Landorus and Celesteela, as both perform well against Urshifu-R and Diancie, two of Kyurem-B's biggest roadblocks. Urshifu-R is also a great partner, as it OHKOes both viable Trick Room setters in Diancie and Porygon2, as well as other checks such as Incineroar and Heatran.
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