Yo.
I didn't play that much in SM UU. So i started trying some funny sets and i suddenly remember that Z-Trick gives its owner a +2 in Speed. And everybody loonking after this thread knows that chandelure learn it. So this set came to my mind:
Chandelure @ Psychium Z
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 16 HP / 252 SpA / 240 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick
- Calm Mind /
Dazzling Gleam / Energy Ball
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
The idea is to switch in something that can't hit/threat you. Then, you click Z-Trick, the oppo z-forfeit.
240 Speed allows you to outspeed non boosted Gator, which is nice considering it can destroy you...
CM can help Chandelure destroy balance/bulky offense that lacks Fire/Ghost resist (no, hippodown doesn't resist them). It's quite difficult to set up a CM, as chandelure is kinda frail. But you can set up in the case you oppo try to sack something to throw his counter safely (i.e Latias: 252 SpA Latias Draco Meteor vs. +1 16 HP / 4 SpD Chandelure: 138-163 (52 - 61.5%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery). Still prediction reliant tho.
Dazzling gleam hits his common Dark and Dragon checks hard, namely Hydreigon, Kyurem, Krookodile, Kingdra, Sharpedo, while Energy Ball hits water, ground and rock type such as Keldeo, Sharpedo, Krookodile, Hippowdon.
Note that if you want this set to be effective, you have to weaken these mon, as Chandelure will fail to OHKO them most of the time. That's why Hazard support is crucial, making Chesnaught and Klefki good partners to it. Also, due to his Fire-type and the fact that he's grounded, something that can remove hazard is almost mandatory with Chandelure. Tentacruel, Latias, Togekiss and in a lesser extend Tsareena can help with that.
You might not forget that Chandelure is weak to two quite common priority moves in Aqua jet and Sucker punch; make sure that their users are already gone before trying to sweep with Chandy.
Finally, have fun using this^^
PS: a replay i take sooner this night
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7uu-548830583
Edit: just realized that this mon doesn't learn Dazzling gleam. Can't remember where I saw that :x
So you better kill those Dark and Dragon type before setting it up. My bad