Monotype Hisuian Goodra (Dragon) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[sapphiree]

[SET]
Goodra-Hisui @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Name: Specially Defensive (Dragon)
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Hisuian Goodra is a staple on Dragon teams, thanks to its exceptional special bulk and typing, which allows it to tank special Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-type moves like Moonblast from Clefable, Ice Beam from Greninja, and Draco Meteor from Dragapult. Heavy Slam allows Hisuian Goodra to hit Fairy-type threats like Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant while denting Calm Mind Primarina and Hatterene to prevent them from setting up. Knock Off permits Hisuian Goodra to remove Leftovers from switch-ins like Corviknight, Ursaluna-B, Archaludon, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Dragon Tail is a great phazing move, preventing foes like Nasty Plot Gholdengo, Dragon Dance Dragonite, and Gouging Fire from setting up on Hisuian Goodra. Protect grants Hisuian Goodra a form of passive recovery while also permitting it to scout moves from potentially Choice-locked foes like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant.

Dragapult is a remarkable teammate for Hisuian Goodra, as it provides a much-needed Fighting immunity, meaning it can comfortably switch into attacks from Barraskewda, Iron Defense Zamazenta, and Skarmory, which Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to, and force them out with the threat of Will-O-Wisp. Dragapult also provides Dragon teams with a high Speed tier, allowing it to use U-turn to pivot into Hisuian Goodra before threatening special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene and Greninja can attack it. In return, Hisuian Goodra hits opposing Dragapult and Skeledirge with Knock Off and switches into Moonblast from Choice Scarf Flutter Mane. Garchomp is an astounding lead for Dragon teams, setting up Stealth Rock and Spikes for Hisuian Goodra, which can use Dragon Tail to force foes to take chip damage from the entry hazards Garchomp sets. Garchomp also handles pesky Steel-type foes like Kingambit and Gholdengo, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against, with Earthquake. Choice Band Dragonite provides a much-needed Ground immunity for Hisuian Goodra while also serving as a capable wallbreaker and revenge killer with Choice Band Extreme Speed. In return, Hisuian Goodra can come in on attacks like Ice Beam from Greninja and Freeze-Dry from Articuno, which Garchomp and Dragonite are extremely vulnerable to. Archaludon forms a great defensive core with Hisuian Goodra, as not only do they share their typing, but Archaludon also provides outstanding physical bulk. Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to physical attacks from foes like Baxcalibur, Dragon Darts Dragapult, and Gouging Fire, which Archaludon can comfortably switch into. Archaludon can also set up Stealth Rock for Dragon teams and threaten foes like Chien-Pao and Kingambit, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with, with Body Press. In exchange, Hisuian Goodra can easily take on attacks like Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Enamorus and Draco Meteor from Walking Wake and Raging Bolt, which Archaludon cannot survive due to its low special bulk. Baxcalibur and Gouging Fire are amazing setup sweepers that help take out foes like Gliscor, Ogerpon-H, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Kyurem showcases its wallbreaking ability by OHKOing foes that Hisuian Goodra cannot touch, like Swampert, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Ogerpon-W, with Freeze-Dry. Raging Bolt and Walking Wake are also potentially capable wallbreakers, Raging Bolt providing priority with Thunderclap and Walking Wake exterminating threats like Baxcalibur and Great Tusk with Draco Meteor and Scald, respectively. Roaring Moon and Latios are amazing late-game cleaners, Roaring Moon checking threats like Ceruledge and Choice Scarf Enamorus with Knock Off and Iron Head and Latios denting threats like Keldeo, Great Tusk, and Garchomp with Luster Purge and Draco Meteor. Latias provides Healing Wish support to Dragon teams, allowing Hisuian Goodra to last longer in a game with more special attackers. Both Latios and Latias also provide a Ground immunity thanks to Levitate, which Hisuian Goodra appreciates. Kommo-o is a great teammate, as it can set up Stealth Rock and OHKO threats to Hisuian Goodra like Chien-Pao and Kingambit with Vacuum Wave.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===================
Dragon
--------------------------------
Hisuian Goodra can use a Dragon-type STAB move like Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse over Dragon Tail to punish foes in the mirror matchup as well as take down Will-O-Wisp Dragapult. However, Draco Meteor is less spammable and makes Hisuian Goodra vulnerable to setup sweepers, while Dragon Pulse can be underwhelming, and both prevent Hisuian Goodra from phazing . Flamethrower is a decent coverage move that can be used over Dragon Tail, allowing Hisuian Goodra to lure Steel-type foes like Corviknight and Skarmory and prevent Nasty Plot Gholdengo from setting up.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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[Neko]

;w;

[SET]
Goodra-Hisui @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Name: Specially Defensive (Dragon)
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Hisuian Goodra is a staple on Dragon teams, thanks to its exceptional special bulk and typing, which allows it to tank special hits from Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-type moves (could be cool to mention one mon each as early as here). Heavy Slam allows Hisuian Goodra to hit Fairy-type threats like Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant (also does enough damage to setuppers like CM Prim and Hatt which are very annoying for dragons). Knock Off permits Hisuian Goodra to knock the items off of threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Dragapult, Indeedee, and Iron Valiant (this is one mon you dont want to not be choice locked), and Choice Scarf Enamorus. (This entire sentence is a bit unfeasible since these shouldnt stay in nor swap into hisuian goodra. See comment after the next sentence on what to put if ever) It also removes Heavy-Duty Boots from foes like Blissey, Skeledirge, Articuno, and Dragapult (Bliss and Cuno ideally shouldnt stay in against you, you shouldnt saty in vs Skele because burn sucks, removing items from Hisuian Goodra Swap ins like Archaludon, Corviknight, are great examples tho), while also removing Leftovers from foes like Ursaluna-B (for instance, Ursa-B is likelier to swap into Hoodra assuming they dont have quag/Gliscor) and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Dragon Tail is an inordinate phasing move, preventing foes like Dragon Dance Dragonite and Gouging Fire (add NP Gholdengo) to set up on Hisuian Goodra, while also forcing the opposing team to take damage from hazards. Protect grants Hisuian Goodra a form of passive recovery, while also permitting it to scout moves from potentially Choice-locked foes. Protect enables Hisuian Goodra to burn Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon PP (it will click ep) as well.

Dragapult is a remarkable teammate for Hisuian Goodra as it provides a much-needed Fighting immunity. Dragapult can comfortably switch into attacks from Sneasler (maybeee not sneasler since poison touch sort of sucks in case it doesnt click cc), Barraskewda, Body Press (Iron Defense Zama?) Zamazenta, and Skarmory, which Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to, and it can force them out with the threat of Will-O-Wisp. Dragapult also provides Dragon teams with a high Speed tier, allowing it to fast U-turn into Hisuian Goodra against special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Iron Valiant (swap this to a different mon, Dragapult is likely to get bopped by this), and Greninja. Garchomp is an astounding lead for Dragon teams, setting up Stealth Rock and Spikes for Hisuian Goodra, who can use Dragon Tail to force opponents to take chip damage from the hazards Garchomp has set (also deals with steels and gholdy which is sort of not great for hoodra). Choice Band Dragonite provides a much-needed Ground immunity to Hisuian Goodra, while also substantiating as a capable wallbreaker and revenge killer with Choice Band Extreme Speed. In return, Hisuian Goodra comes in on attacks like Ice Beam from Greninja and Freeze-Dry from Articuno, which Garchomp and Dragonite are extremely vulnerable to. Archaludon forms a great defensive core with Hisuian Goodra, as not only do they share their typing, but Archaludon also provides outstanding physical bulk. Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to physical attacks from foes like Baxcalibur, Great Tusk, Dragon Darts Dragapult, Triple Axel Meowscarada, and Gouging Fire, which Archaludon can comfortably switch into. Archaludon can also set up Stealth Rock for Dragon teams and threaten foes like Chien-Pao and Kingambit with Body Press, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with. In exchange, Hisuian Goodra comes in on attacks like Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Enamorus, and Draco Meteor from Walking Wake and Raging Bolt, which Archaludon cannot survive due to its low special bulk. Baxcalibur and Gouging Fire are amazing setup sweepers which help take out foes like Gliscor, Ogerpon-H, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Kyurem showcases its wallbreaking ability by OHKOing foes like Pelipper, Gastrodon, Quagsire, Swampert, and Ogerpon-W with Freeze-Dry, while also creating a dent against foes like Belly Drum Azumarill and Primarina, which Hisuian Goodra (goodra can beat prim 1v1, maybe just lump Azu with the mons you mentioned earlier as Goodra doesnt touch those either way) cannot touch. Raging Bolt and Walking Wake are also potentially capable wallbreakers, with Raging Bolt providing priority with Thunderclap, and Walking Wake denting physical threats with potential burn from Scald (ngl wake would just exterminate threats rather than try for burn, especially bonking threats like Bax, Tusk). Roaring Moon and Latios are amazing late-game cleaners, with Roaring Moon checking threats like Ceruledge and Choice Scarf Enamorus with Knock Off and Iron Head, and Latios denting teams with Luster Purge and Draco Meteor. Latias provides Healing Wish support to Dragon teams, allowing Hisuian Goodra to last longer in a game with more special attackers. Kommo-o is a great teammate as it can set up Stealth Rock and OHKO threats to Hisuian Goodra like Chien-Pao and Kingambit with Vacuum Wave.

Other options
*having a dragon stab move (like Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse is cool to just heavily punish mons in the dragon mirror) Also punishes cheeky Wisp Dragapult for wisping it
*flamethrower is nice as it lures Skarm and Corv in, and does enough to deter Gholdengo from setting up on it
*dent is a bit overused, can swap it for something perhaps

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
(unneeded now)
Dragon analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
Grammar checked by:

QC 1/2, thank you Sapphiree

 

[boomp]

AMQC ADD COMMENT REMOVE (Approved by Giyu)

Hoodra!

[SET]
Goodra-Hisui @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Name: Specially Defensive (Dragon)
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Hisuian Goodra is a staple on Dragon teams, thanks to its exceptional special bulk and typing, which allows it to tank special hits from Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-type moves like Moonblast from Clefable, Ice Beam from Greninja, and Draco Meteor from Dragapult Archaludon.(Rather have Pult over Arch as the option as i wouldnt want to get Body Press afterwards.) Heavy Slam allows Hisuian Goodra to hit Fairy-type threats like Flutter Mane, and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, and also creating create a dent on threats like Calm Mind Primarina and Hatterene to prevent them from setting up. Knock Off permits Hisuian Goodra to knock the Leftovers off of switchins like Corviknight, Ursaluna-B, Archaludon, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Dragon Tail is an inordinate phasing move, preventing foes like Nasty Plot Gholdengo, Dragon Dance Dragonite and Gouging Fire to set up on Hisuian Goodra, while also forcing the opposing team to take damage from hazards.(What hazards? that part is for the team options when your teammate provides hazards otherwise its false info due to hoodra not setting hazards.) Protect grants Hisuian Goodra a form of passive recovery, while also permitting it to scout moves from potentially Choice-locked foes.(Like?)

Dragapult is a remarkable teammate for Hisuian Goodra as it provides a much-needed Fighting immunity. Dragapult can comfortably switch into attacks from Barraskewda, Iron Defense Zamazenta, and Skarmory, which Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to, and it can force them out with the threat of Will-O-Wisp. Dragapult also provides Dragon teams with a high Speed tier, allowing it to fast U-turn into Hisuian Goodra against special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene, and Greninja.(What mons do hoodra take out in return for Dragapult.) Garchomp is an astounding lead for Dragon teams, setting up Stealth Rock and Spikes for Hisuian Goodra, who can use Dragon Tail to force opponents to take chip damage from the hazards Garchomp has set. Garchomp also handles pesky Steel-type foes like Kingambit and Gholdengo with Earthquake, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against. Choice Band Dragonite provides a much-needed Ground immunity to Hisuian Goodra, while also substantiating as a capable wallbreaker and revenge killer with Choice Band Extreme Speed.(Which mons is it revenge killing with E Speed that Hoodra cant take on?) In return, Hisuian Goodra comes in on attacks like Ice Beam from Greninja and Freeze-Dry from Articuno, which Garchomp and Dragonite are extremely vulnerable to. Archaludon forms a great defensive core with Hisuian Goodra, as not only do they share their typing, but Archaludon also provides outstanding physical bulk. Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to physical attacks from foes like Baxcalibur, Dragon Darts Dragapult, Triple Axel Meowscarada, (Not needed as Hoodra koes with h slam if meow decides to triple axel.) and Gouging Fire, which Archaludon can comfortably switch into. Archaludon can also set up Stealth Rock for Dragon teams and threaten foes like Chien-Pao and Kingambit with Body Press, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with. In exchange, Hisuian Goodra comes in on attacks like Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Enamorus, and Draco Meteor from Walking Wake and Raging Bolt, which Archaludon cannot survive due to its low special bulk.(Split this into two sentences as you can add both Enamorus and Raging Bolt.) Baxcalibur and Gouging Fire are amazing setup sweepers which help take out foes like Gliscor, Ogerpon-H, and opposing Hisuian Goodra.(With what moves?) Choice Specs Kyurem showcases its wallbreaking ability by OHKOing foes like Pelipper, Gastrodon, Quagsire, Swampert, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Ogerpon-W with Freeze-Dry which Hisuian Goodra cannot touch.(Too much examples, cut it down to 3.) Raging Bolt and Walking Wake are also potentially capable wallbreakers, with Raging Bolt providing priority with Thunderclap, and Walking Wake exterminating threats like Baxcalibur and Great Tusk with Draco Meteor and Scald respectively. Roaring Moon and Latios are amazing late-game cleaners, with Roaring Moon checking threats like Ceruledge and Choice Scarf Enamorus with Knock Off and Iron Head, and Latios denting teams with Luster Purge and Draco Meteor.(What threats are latios denting with the said moves, Keldeo, Great Tusk, and Garchomp are some threats.) Latias provides Healing Wish support to Dragon teams, allowing Hisuian Goodra to last longer in a game with more special attackers. Kommo-o is a great teammate as it can set up Stealth Rock and OHKO threats to Hisuian Goodra like Chien-Pao and Kingambit with Vacuum Wave.(Also worth mentioning that both Latis provides Ground immunity for Hoodra.)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===================
Dragon
--------------------------------
Hisuian Goodra can use a Dragon STAB move like Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse over Dragon Tail to punish foes in the mirror matchup, also allowing it to take down Will-O-Wisp Dragapult. Flamethrower is a decent coverage move on Hisuian Goodra, allowing it to lure Steel-type foes like Corviknight,(AC) and Skarmory, and preventing Gholdengo from setting up using Nasty Plot. (What move are you taking out for flamethrower? Also mention the downside of running Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse over Dragon Tail.)

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
Grammar checked by:

QC2/2 Please credit both me and Giyu. Well done! <3

 

[sapphiree]

GP Team

 

[Dead by Daylight]

AMGP, take what you'd like add comment remove

steel shells

[SET]
Goodra-Hisui @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Name: Specially Defensive (Dragon)
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Hisuian Goodra is a staple on Dragon teams, (RC) thanks to its exceptional special bulk and typing, which allows it to tank special hits from Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-type moves like Moonblast from Clefable, Ice Beam from Greninja, and Draco Meteor from Dragapult. Heavy Slam allows Hisuian Goodra to hit Fairy-type threats like Flutter Mane, and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, and also creating a dent on threats like while denting Calm Mind Primarina and Hatterene to prevent them from setting up. Knock Off permits Hisuian Goodra to remove Leftovers from knock the Leftovers off of switchins like Corviknight, Ursaluna-B, Archaludon, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Dragon Tail is an inordinate (not really? Fairies do blank it) phasing move, preventing foes like Nasty Plot Gholdengo, Dragon Dance Dragonite, (AC) and Gouging Fire from setting up to set up on Hisuian Goodra. Protect grants Hisuian Goodra a form of passive recovery, (RC) while also permitting it to scout moves from potentially Choice-locked foes like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant.

Dragapult is a remarkable teammate for Hisuian Goodra as it provides a much-needed Fighting immunity, meaning it . Dragapult can comfortably switch into attacks from Barraskewda, Iron Defense Zamazenta, and Skarmory, which Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to, and it can force them out with the threat of Will-O-Wisp. Dragapult also provides Dragon teams with a high Speed tier, allowing it to fast U-turn into Hisuian Goodra before threatening special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene and Greninja can attack it. against special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene, and Greninja. In return, Hisuian Goodra hits opposing Dragapult and Skeledirge with Knock Off and switches into Moonblast from Choice Scarf Flutter Mane. Garchomp is an astounding lead for Dragon teams, setting up Stealth Rock and Spikes for Hisuian Goodra, who can use Dragon Tail to force opponents to take chip damage from the entry hazards Garchomp sets has set. Garchomp also handles pesky Steel-type foes like Kingambit and Gholdengo, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against, with Earthquake, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against. Choice Band Dragonite provides a much-needed Ground immunity to for Hisuian Goodra, (RC) while also substantiating as a capable wallbreaker and revenge killer with Choice Band Extreme Speed. In return, Hisuian Goodra comes can come in on attacks like Ice Beam from Greninja and Freeze-Dry from Articuno, which Garchomp and Dragonite are extremely vulnerable to. Archaludon forms a great defensive core with Hisuian Goodra, as not only do they share their typing, but Archaludon also provides outstanding physical bulk. Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to physical attacks from foes like Baxcalibur, Dragon Darts Dragapult, (AC) and Gouging Fire, which Archaludon can comfortably switch into. Archaludon can also set up Stealth Rock for Dragon teams and threaten foes like Chien-Pao and Kingambit, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with, with Body Press, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with. In exchange, Hisuian Goodra comes in can easily take on attacks like Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Enamorus, (RC) and Draco Meteor from Walking Wake and Raging Bolt, which Archaludon cannot survive due to its low special bulk. Baxcalibur and Gouging Fire are amazing setup sweepers which help take out foes like Gliscor, Ogerpon-H, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Kyurem showcases its wallbreaking ability by OHKOing foes which Hisuian Goodra cannot touch, like Swampert, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Ogerpon-W, (AC) with Freeze-Dry which Hisuian Goodra cannot touch. Raging Bolt and Walking Wake are also potentially capable wallbreakers, with Raging Bolt providing priority with Thunderclap, and Walking Wake exterminating threats like Baxcalibur and Great Tusk with Draco Meteor and Scald respectively. Roaring Moon and Latios are amazing late-game cleaners, with Roaring Moon checking threats like Ceruledge and Choice Scarf Enamorus with Knock Off and Iron Head, (RC) and Latios denting threats like Keldeo, Great Tusk, and Garchomp with Luster Purge and Draco Meteor. Latias provides Healing Wish support to Dragon teams, allowing Hisuian Goodra to last longer in a game with more special attackers. The Lati twins Both Latios and Latias also provide a Ground immunity thanks to Levitate, which Hisuian Goodra appreciates. Kommo-o is a great teammate as it can set up Stealth Rock and OHKO threats to Hisuian Goodra, (AC) like Chien-Pao and Kingambit, (AC) with Vacuum Wave.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===================
Dragon
--------------------------------
Hisuian Goodra can use a Dragon STAB move like Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse over Dragon Tail to punish foes in the mirror matchup as well as to, also allowing it to take down Will-O-Wisp Dragapult. However, Draco Meteor is less spammable, (RC) and means that Goodra-H cannot phase, removes phasing from Hisuian Goodra making it vulnerable to setup sweepers, while Dragon Pulse can be underwhelming (don't both of these moves mean that Hoodra can't phase?). Flamethrower is a decent coverage move that can be used over Dragon Tail, allowing Hisuian Goodra to lure Steel-type foes like Corviknight, and Skarmory, (RC) and preventing Nasty Plot Gholdengo from setting up using Nasty Plot.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar checked by:

 

[SolarBeam]

1/1, GP Team done

Crediting DBD too. Did my check on top of his; my edits are darker blue and red with (orange) comments.

hisoodra

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[SET]
Goodra-Hisui @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Name: Specially Defensive (Dragon)
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Hisuian Goodra is a staple on Dragon teams, thanks to its exceptional special bulk and typing, which allows it to tank special hits from Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-type moves like Moonblast from Clefable, Ice Beam from Greninja, and Draco Meteor from Dragapult. Heavy Slam allows Hisuian Goodra to hit Fairy-type threats like Flutter Mane, (RC) and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, and also creating a dent on threats like while denting Calm Mind Primarina and Hatterene to prevent them from setting up. Knock Off permits Hisuian Goodra to remove Leftovers from knock the Leftovers off of switch-ins (AH) like Corviknight, Ursaluna-B, Archaludon, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Dragon Tail is an inordinate phasing a great phazing (inordinate isn't the correct word, feel free to change to a synonym if you want) move, preventing foes like Nasty Plot Gholdengo, Dragon Dance Dragonite, (AC) and Gouging Fire from setting up to set up on Hisuian Goodra. Protect grants Hisuian Goodra a form of passive recovery, (RC) while also permitting it to scout moves from potentially Choice-locked foes like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant.

Dragapult is a remarkable teammate for Hisuian Goodra, (AC) as it provides a much-needed Fighting immunity, meaning it . Dragapult can comfortably switch into attacks from Barraskewda, Iron Defense Zamazenta, and Skarmory, which Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to, and it can force them out with the threat of Will-O-Wisp. Dragapult also provides Dragon teams with a high Speed tier, allowing it to fast use U-turn to pivot into Hisuian Goodra before threatening special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene and Greninja can attack it. against special attackers like Choice Specs Flutter Mane, Hatterene, and Greninja. In return, Hisuian Goodra hits opposing Dragapult and Skeledirge with Knock Off and switches into Moonblast from Choice Scarf Flutter Mane. Garchomp is an astounding lead for Dragon teams, setting up Stealth Rock and Spikes for Hisuian Goodra, who which can use Dragon Tail to force opponents foes to take chip damage from the entry hazards Garchomp sets has set. Garchomp also handles pesky Steel-type foes like Kingambit and Gholdengo, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against, with Earthquake, which Hisuian Goodra isn't very good against. Choice Band Dragonite provides a much-needed Ground immunity to for Hisuian Goodra, (RC) while also substantiating serving (wrong context) as a capable wallbreaker and revenge killer with Choice Band Extreme Speed. In return, Hisuian Goodra comes can come in on attacks like Ice Beam from Greninja and Freeze-Dry from Articuno, which Garchomp and Dragonite are extremely vulnerable to. Archaludon forms a great defensive core with Hisuian Goodra, as not only do they share their typing, but Archaludon also provides outstanding physical bulk. Hisuian Goodra is highly susceptible to physical attacks from foes like Baxcalibur, Dragon Darts Dragapult, (AC) and Gouging Fire, which Archaludon can comfortably switch into. Archaludon can also set up Stealth Rock for Dragon teams and threaten foes like Chien-Pao and Kingambit, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with, with Body Press, which Hisuian Goodra can't deal with. In exchange, Hisuian Goodra comes in can easily take on attacks like Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Enamorus, (RC) and Draco Meteor from Walking Wake and Raging Bolt, which Archaludon cannot survive due to its low special bulk. Baxcalibur and Gouging Fire are amazing setup sweepers which that help take out foes like Gliscor, Ogerpon-H, and opposing Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Kyurem showcases its wallbreaking ability by OHKOing foes that Hisuian Goodra cannot touch, like Swampert, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Ogerpon-W, (AC) with Freeze-Dry which Hisuian Goodra cannot touch. Raging Bolt and Walking Wake are also potentially capable wallbreakers, with Raging Bolt providing priority with Thunderclap (RC) and Walking Wake exterminating threats like Baxcalibur and Great Tusk with Draco Meteor and Scald, (AC) respectively. Roaring Moon and Latios are amazing late-game cleaners, with Roaring Moon checking threats like Ceruledge and Choice Scarf Enamorus with Knock Off and Iron Head, (RC) and Latios denting threats like Keldeo, Great Tusk, and Garchomp with Luster Purge and Draco Meteor. Latias provides Healing Wish support to Dragon teams, allowing Hisuian Goodra to last longer in a game with more special attackers. The Lati twins Both Latios and Latias also provide a Ground immunity thanks to Levitate, which Hisuian Goodra appreciates. Kommo-o is a great teammate, (AC) as it can set up Stealth Rock and OHKO threats to Hisuian Goodra like Chien-Pao and Kingambit (note to dbd: the commas around an example like this are optional) with Vacuum Wave.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===================
Dragon
--------------------------------
Hisuian Goodra can use a Dragon-type STAB move like Draco Meteor or Dragon Pulse over Dragon Tail to punish foes in the mirror matchup as well as , also allowing it to take down Will-O-Wisp Dragapult. However, Draco Meteor is less spammable, (RC) and removes phasing from Hisuian Goodra making it makes Hisuian Goodra vulnerable to setup sweepers, while Dragon Pulse can be underwhelming, (AC) and both prevent Hisuian Goodra from phazing (don't both of these moves mean that Hoodra can't phase?) (agree, rephrased to fix). Flamethrower is a decent coverage move that can be used over Dragon Tail, allowing Hisuian Goodra to lure Steel-type foes like Corviknight, (RC) and Skarmory, (RC) and preventing Nasty Plot Gholdengo from setting up using Nasty Plot.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dead-by-daylight.571069/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solarbeam.470115/