AG Bulky Extreme Killer Arceus [DONE]

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C, while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer Arceus. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O, and provides good neutral coverage. The longevity Heavy-Duty Boots provides lets Arceus more reliably check Calyrex-S and more safely set up. Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost turns the tables on Koraidon, lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer Arceus, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire and Steel are more defensive options, blocking status and improving the matchup against threats like Arceus-Fairy, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S as well as opposing Extreme Killer Arceus in the case of Steel. 236 HP EVs always survive a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check it. Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex or Skeledirge on balance, is crucial.

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every single team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move due to the immediate power it provides, making it easier to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T, as well as limiting revenge killers like Koraidon or Zacian-C. Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense teams that can provide dual screens support with Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, turning Arceus into a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay i would tone this down a bit, stifles is a bit of an overexaggeration like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer. Shadow Claw is the best coverage option for its ability to OHKO Calyrex-S, hit Giratina-O and Skeledirge, and provide Arceus with overall good coverage. and its overall good coverage. Recover as the final move improves Arceus's staying power, letting it switch into more attacks and providing multiple opportunities to set up. Heavy-Duty Boots is the preferred item for the longevity it provides against entry hazards set by the likes of Ting-Lu and Landorus-T , Glimmora, and Eternatus. single layer of rocks set by Lando isnt as relevant as Toxic Spikes in an HO-focused metagame. Feel free to include eternatus or not, but glimmora should be there over Lando.. Leftovers is an alternative making Arceus harder to stop once set up, though it leaves you vulnerable to entry hazards. Tera Ghost grants an immunity to Fighting- and Normal-type attacks, turning the tables on Koraidon and consistently winning against opposing Extreme Killer, and t .The STAB on Shadow Claw greatly improves your damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, though it makes you weak to Calyrex-S's Astral Barrage. Tera Normal boosts Extreme Speed's power to ridiculous levels, always OHKOing Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOing Zacian-C mention that this is after a Swords Dance / +2. Tera Fire blocks Will-O-Wisp from Giratina-O, Skeledirge, and Arceus-Fairy as well as resisting Zacian-C's STAB moves, Arceus-Fairy's Judgement, and Calyrex-S's Grass Knot mention Calyrex before Zacian and Fairyceus imo. Tera Steel resists Calyrex-S's Psychic-type moves and Extreme Speed from opposing Arceus, and keeps the same valuable resistances as Tera Fire with the addition of blocking Toxic from Toxapex and Eternatus, though without the immunity to Will-O-Wisp and retaining the weakness to Fighting-type moves. I think Tera Steel is unnecessary compared to the other listed teras (especially since it keeps the fight weakness + makes you more suspectible to defensive groundy + lando)252 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature maximizes Arceus's offensive prowess and 236 HP EVs always lives a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon; the remaining EVs are put into Speed. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature could be run, outspeeding Timid Kyogre and always avoiding a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus's ability to revenge kill most offensive threats and utility as a Calyrex-S check ability to check Calyrex-S lets it fit on nearly any team. It can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or Zacian-C, make for good partners. Encore Calyrex-S is able to switch into any move besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to check Calyrex-S in tandem with Arceus. Entry hazard setters like Landorus-T or Ting-Lu are appreciated, as they excel at wearing down Arceus's checks and bringing offensive threats into Extreme Speed range. Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex and Skeledirge on balance, is crucial. Choice Scarf Koraidon is a noteworthy partner that overwhelms shared checks with Arceus, along with revenge killing the Pokemon that Arceus cannot, like Zacian-C or Calyrex-S.

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This is way too long for a mini, recommending more cuts. Obviously I do not play the meta, so take these with a grain of salt.
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[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus it one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move due to the immediate power it provides making it easier to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limiting limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C., while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O, and provides good neutral coverage. Recover lets Arceus switch into more attacks and have multiple opportunities to set up. Heavy-Duty Boots is the preferred item for the longevity it provides against entry hazards set by the likes of Ting-Lu and Landorus-T. recovery and boots are self explanitory Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost grants an immunity to Fighting- and Normal-type attacks, turning turns the tables on Koraidon and letting lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, though it makes Arceus weak to Calyrex-S's Astral Barrage. while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock damage and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire blocks Will-O-Wisp from Giratina-O, Skeledirge, and Arceus-Fairy and resists Zacian-C's STAB moves, Arceus-Fairy's Judgment, and Calyrex-S's Grass Knot. Tera Steel resists Calyrex-S's Psychic-type moves and opposing Arceus's Extreme Speed, provides the same valuable resistances as Tera Fire, and blocks Toxic from Toxapex and Eternatus, though without the immunity to Will-O-Wisp and retaining the Fighting weakness. Tera Fire and Steel are niche options to block status and get better matchups agains Arceus-Fairy and Extreme Killer, respectively. 236 HP EVs always live a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon; the remaining EVs are put into Attack and Speed, maximizing offensive prowess. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus's ability to check Calyrex-S and revenge kill most offensive threats lets it fit on nearly any team. already said this It can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot, like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check Calyrex-S. wanted to cut two sentences here, and this seemed like the most niche Entry hazard setters like Landorus-T and Ting-Lu excel at wearing down Arceus's checks and bringing offensive threats into Extreme Speed's KO range. every attacker likes hazards, don't need to mention that in a mini Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex on balance, is crucial.

 

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner (I don't know if i'd call its wallbreaking in particular stellar) that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C, while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O, and provides good neutral coverage. Heavy-Duty Boots is the preferred item for the longevity it provides against entry hazards set by the likes of Ting-Lu and Landorus-T. The longevity Heavy-Duty Boots provides lets Arceus more reliably check Calyrex-S and more safely set up. (something like this; just explain why the longevity is good rather than simply stating Boots provides it) Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost turns the tables on Koraidon, (comma) and lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, (comma) while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire and Steel are more defensive options, blocking status and improving the matchup against threats like Arceus-Fairy, (comma) and Zacian-C, (comma) and Calyrex-S as well as opposing Extreme Killer in the case of Steel while blocking Will-O-Wisp and Toxic respectively. (tried to re-add the missing original examples without making it too long) 236 HP EVs always live a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus It can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot, like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check Calyrex-S. Entry hazard setters like Landorus-T and Ting-Lu excel at wearing down Arceus's checks and bringing offensive threats into Extreme Speed's KO range. (what UT said, and you mention both Landorus-T and Ting-Lu as partners already anyway) Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex or Skeledirge on balance, is crucial.

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Extreme (Killer)-ly cool, QC 1/2

 

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C, while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O and Skeledirge, and provides good neutral coverage. The longevity Heavy-Duty Boots provides lets Arceus more reliably check Calyrex-S and more safely set up. Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost turns the tables on Koraidon, lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire and Steel are more defensive options, blocking status and improving the matchup against threats like Arceus-Fairy, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S as well as opposing Extreme Killer in the case of Steel. 236 HP EVs always live a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus It can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot, like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check Calyrex-S. Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex or Skeledirge on balance, is crucial.

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great work, didnt have much to add at all QC 2/2

 

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, (RC) and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C, while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer Arceus. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O, and provides good neutral coverage. The longevity Heavy-Duty Boots provides lets Arceus more reliably check Calyrex-S and more safely set up. Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost turns the tables on Koraidon, lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer Arceus, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire and Steel are more defensive options, blocking status and improving the matchup against threats like Arceus-Fairy, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S as well as opposing Extreme Killer Arceus in the case of Steel. 236 HP EVs always live a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot, (RC) like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check Calyrex-S it. Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex or Skeledirge on balance, is crucial.

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[SET]
Bulky Extreme Killer (Arceus) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Multitype
Tera Type: Ghost / Normal / Fire / Steel
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Bulk Up
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Extreme Killer Arceus is a stellar revenge killer, wallbreaker, and cleaner that also crucially checks Calyrex-S thanks to its great defensive profile; this phenomenal combination of traits makes Arceus one of the best Pokemon in the AG metagame, and it should be seriously considered on every team. Swords Dance is the preferred setup move to break through checks like Giratina-O and Landorus-T and limit revenge killers like Koraidon and Zacian-C, while Bulk Up is an alternative on hyper offense with dual screens support from Pokemon like Grimmsnarl, making Arceus a brutal sweeper that stifles common forms of counterplay like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and opposing Extreme Killer Arceus. Shadow Claw OHKOes Calyrex-S, hits Giratina-O, and provides good neutral coverage. The longevity Heavy-Duty Boots provides lets Arceus more reliably check Calyrex-S and more safely set up. Leftovers is an alternative to Heavy-Duty Boots, making Arceus harder to stop once set up. Tera Ghost turns the tables on Koraidon, lets Arceus consistently beat opposing Extreme Killer Arceus, and greatly improves Shadow Claw's damage against Giratina-O and Skeledirge, while Tera Normal boosts Arceus's power to ridiculous levels; at +2, Extreme Speed OHKOes Koraidon after Stealth Rock and 2HKOes Zacian-C. Tera Fire and Steel are more defensive options, blocking status and improving the matchup against threats like Arceus-Fairy, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S as well as opposing Extreme Killer Arceus in the case of Steel. 236 HP EVs always live survive a hit from Choice Specs Miraidon. Alternatively, a spread with 124 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 124 Spe and an Adamant nature outspeeds Timid Kyogre and always avoids a 2HKO from Life Orb Calyrex-S's Psyshock. Arceus can struggle to break through Giratina-O, Skeledirge, Toxapex, and defensive Arceus formes, so teammates that can take advantage of them, like Calyrex-S and Calm Mind Arceus-Ground, or weaken them, like Koraidon or and Zacian-C, make for good partners. Choice Scarf Koraidon can also revenge kill Pokemon Arceus cannot, (RC) like Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Encore Calyrex-S can switch into any of Arceus's moves besides Shadow Claw and use Encore, so Ting-Lu is a great partner to help check Calyrex-S it. Koraidon and Zacian-C highly threaten Arceus, so strong counterplay to them, like Landorus-T on offense or Toxapex or Skeledirge on balance, is crucial.

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