National Dex Hydreigon [Done]

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[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Roost
item: Groundium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon is a great wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack, access to Nasty Plot, decent Speed,
and Z-Moves to break through otherwise solid checks like Clefable, Magearna, and Tapu Fini. In addition, Hydreigon's reliable recovery in Roost and good defensive typing give it the ability to check threats like Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, Heatran, and Reuniclus. Nasty Plot alongside a Z-Move allows Hydreigon to break down defensive cores with Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Corviknight, Tangrowth, and Toxapex. Earth Power gives Hydreigon the ability to hit Pokemon like Magearna and Mega Tyranitar hard, as well as deal more damage to Heatran and Toxapex. Earth Power also gives access to Tectonic Rage, severely damaging Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and KOing Magearna after a boost. Roost leverages Hydreigon's good defensive typing to keep it healthy to help it check Ash-Greninja, as well as letting it use non-Toxic Heatran and Toxapex as setup fodder. Darkinium Z can be used for a stronger hit on neutral targets like Ferrothorn, Assault Vest Tangrowth, and Hippowdon, but Hydreigon can pressure these Pokemon with +2 Dark Pulse anyway. 8 HP EVs allow Hydreigon to take an unboosted Sacred Sword from Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock, allowing it to Roost off the damage.

Hydreigon can struggle with Fairy-types like Tapu Fini and Clefable, especially if using Darkinium Z, as well as be revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan and opposing Choice Scarf Hydreigon. As a result, Tapu Fini and physically defensive Tangrowth make good teammates for being able to deal with these Pokemon. Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross make excellent partners by being able to pressure Clefable, while Mega Alakazam is able to pressure Tapu Fini. Mega Scizor can also draw in Heatran and Toxapex and pivot with U-turn, allowing Hydreigon to come in unscathed against them. It also has good defensive synergy with Hydreigon, pivoting in on Ice- and Fairy-type attacks aimed at the latter. Aegislash has similar defensive synergy with Hydreigon and can badly poison Pokemon like Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar, allowing Hydreigon to KO them later. While Hydreigon can check Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, and Heatran, it should not be the only means of counterplay on a team, as they can overwhelm it in the long run. Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth are great checks to Ash-Greninja, while Gliscor can deal with Heatran and Heatran can deal with Rotom-H. Lastly, late-game cleaners like Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Lopunny, and Ash-Greninja appreciate the holes that Hydreigon can put in defensive teams. The former can force in and pivot out of Pokemon like Heatran and Slowbro for Hydreigon to take advantage of, while the latter two appreciate bulky Fairy- and Water-types weakened by Hydreigon.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon can also run a Choice Scarf to revenge kill Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Alakazam, and Swords Dance Kartana while keeping momentum with U-turn. Flamethrower hits Steel-types not named Heatran, notably dealing with Ferrothorn and Magearna. Thunder Wave can be used in the last slot to cripple switch-ins like Clefable and Toxapex, allowing Hydreigon’s teammates to more easily deal with them. U-turn already preserves momentum against these Pokemon, though. Defog can also be used in the last slot to clear entry hazards if its team needs the role compression, as Hydreigon is able to force out common Stealth Rock setters like Mega Metagross and Garchomp. However, both of these options are undesirable to lock into. 8 HP EVs allow Hydreigon to survive one Sacred Sword from unboosted Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock.

Hydreigon can form VoltTurn cores with Mega Scizor and Rotom-H, using their defensive typings to bring each other in unscathed. The former can deal with Fairy-types that Hydreigon struggles with, while the latter deals with Tapu Fini, Corviknight, Clefable, and Magearna. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Metagross, and Tapu Lele can soften up defensive cores, allowing Hydreigon to clean up more easily. They also appreciate Hydreigon’s ability to bring them in for free against Pokemon like Tangrowth, Clefable and Toxapex. As this set can not beat defensive Heatran one-on-one, Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam make good partners. Tapu Fini, Toxapex, and Assault Vest Tangrowth can take pressure off of Hydreigon to check Ash-Greninja by providing it with a solid Water-resistant partner, letting it preserve its HP. Lastly, Hydreigon fails to revenge kill setup sweepers like Volcarona and Shift Gear Magearna. For this reason, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran and Toxapex make good teammates.

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[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Roost
item: Groundium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 224 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon is a great wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack, access to Nasty Plot, and Z-moves to break through Dark-resists like Clefable and Tapu Fini. Mention it's decent enough speed tier as well, although point out that it falls just a bit short of things like Garchomp. In addition, reliable recovery in Roost as well as a good defensive typing, Levitate, and neutrality to Stealth Rock gives Hydreigon the ability to check threats like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Reuniclus. Nasty Plot alongside a Z-move allows Hydreigon to break down defensive cores with Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Slowbro, Tangrowth, and Toxapex. Earth Power gives Hydreigon the ability to hit Pokemon like Magearna and Mega Tyranitar hard, as well as dealing more damage to Heatran and Toxapex. Earth Power also gives access to Tectonic Rage, severely damaging Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and KOing Magearna. Make it clear that Drei needs a boost to really push serious damage on them. Roost leverages Hydreigon’s good defensive typing to keep it healthy, as well as letting it use non-Toxic Heatran and Toxapex as setup fodder. Darkinium Z can be used for a stronger hit on neutral targets like Tangrowth and Hippowdon, but Hydreigon can pressure these Pokemon with +2 Dark Pulse anyway. Stress the bad matchup against the Fairies with this set too. 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock, allowing it to Roost off the damage.

Hydreigon can struggle with Fairy-types like Tapu Fini and Clefable as well as be revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Weavile. Add something like "This is even more imperative for Darkinium variants" As such, Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross make excellent partners by being able to deal with these threats. Mega Scizor can also draw in Heatran and Magnezone Toxapex and pivot with U-turn, allowing Hydreigon to come in unscathed against them. It also has good defensive synergy with Hydreigon, pivoting in on Ice and Fairy attacks at the latter. Aegislash has similar defensive synergy with Hydreigon and can poison walls like Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar, allowing Hydreigon to KO them later. While Hydreigon can check Ash-Greninja and Heatran, it should not be the only means of counterplay on a team, as they can circumvent it with proper prediction. Tapu Fini, (the other two can be pressured down by Ash Gren if they get flinched or with proper hazard support, and Fini is amazing right now so it's a good thing to mention) Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth are great checks to Ash-Greninja, while Mega Alakazam and Gliscor can deal with Heatran. Lastly, Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan appreciates the holes that Hydreigon can put in defensive teams, and can force in Pokemon like Heatran and Slowbro for Hydreigon to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 224 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon can also run a Choice Scarf to revenge kill Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Alakazam, and Swords Dance Kartana while keeping momentum with U-turn. U-turn is a safe move on this set, allowing Hydreigon to bring in Pokemon like Mega Metagross unscathed. Add a couple more examples here. Flamethrower hits Steel-types not named Heatran, notably dealing with Swords Dance Kartana. Kartana dies to Dark Pulse so this isn't a great mention. Just mention a few Steel and Grass types that this notably hits instead. Thunder Wave can be used in the last slot to cripple switch-ins like Clefable, allowing Hydreigon’s teammates to more easily deal with it. Defog can also be used in the last slot to clear hazards if its team needs the role compression. However, both of these options are undesirable to lock into. 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock.

Hydreigon can form VoltTurn cores with Mega Scizor and Rotom-H, using their defensive typings to bring each other in unscathed. The former can deal with Fairy-types that Hydreigon struggles with, while the latter deals with Tapu Fini and Magearna. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Metagross, and Tapu Lele can soften up defensive cores, allowing Hydreigon to clean up easier. They also appreciate Hydreigon’s ability to bring them in for free against Pokemon like Tangrowth, Clefable and Toxapex. As this set can not beat defensive (offensive sets don't do well against dark pulse) Heatran in a 1v1, Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam make good partners, while appreciating Hydreigon’s ability to decently defend against Ash-Greninja. Lastly, Tapu Fini, Toxapex, and Tangrowth can take pressure off of Hydreigon to check Ash-Greninja, letting it play a bit more recklessly.

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- Written by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Roost
item: Groundium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 224 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon is a great wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack, access to Nasty Plot, decent Speed and Z-moves to break through Dark-resists otherwise solid checks like Clefable, Magearna, and Tapu Fini -the wording is inconsistent with Darkinium Z sets-. In addition, reliable recovery in Roost as well as a good defensive typing, Levitate, and neutrality to Stealth Rock gives Hydreigon the ability to check threats like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Reuniclus -Rotom-H is an important mention-. Nasty Plot alongside a Z-move allows Hydreigon to break down defensive cores with Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Slowbro, Tangrowth, and Toxapex -neither Nasty Plot nor the Z-move are required to break through Slowbro; Corviknight may be mentioned instead-. Earth Power gives Hydreigon the ability to hit Pokemon like Magearna and Mega Tyranitar hard, as well as dealing more damage to Heatran and Toxapex. Earth Power also gives access to Tectonic Rage, severely damaging Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and KOing Magearna after a boost. Roost leverages Hydreigon’s good defensive typing to keep it healthy, letting it check an untransformed Ash-Greninja as well as letting it use non-Toxic Heatran and Toxapex as setup fodder. Darkinium Z can be used for a stronger hit on neutral targets like Tangrowth and Hippowdon -Ferrothorn should be mentioned, as it can highly annoy it otherwise with Leech Seed alongside Gyro Ball-, but Hydreigon can pressure these Pokemon with +2 Dark Pulse anyway, and Hydreigon can break through Fairy-types with the Z-Move. 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock, allowing it to Roost off the damage.

Hydreigon can struggle with Fairy-types like Tapu Fini and Clefable, especially if using Darkinium Z, as well as be revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Weavile -Galarian Darmanitan, Hammer Arm Mega Metagross, and Scarf Hydreigon would be more relevant and fitting mentions-. -I would expect to see mentions of defensive Pokemon that can take these threats on (mainly Tapu Fini and physically defensive Tangrowth) instead of Mega Metagross and Mega Scizor; mentions of Mega Scizor/Metagross should be mentioned only because they can take advantage of Clefable- As such, Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross make excellent partners by being able to deal with these threats take advantage of Clefable -you should mention Aegislash and Mega Alakazam as well, since these can take advantage of both Clefable and Tapu Fini-. Mega Scizor can also draw in Heatran and Toxapex and pivot with U-turn, allowing Hydreigon to come in unscathed against them. It also has good defensive synergy with Hydreigon, pivoting in on Ice and Fairy attacks targeted at the latter. Aegislash has similar defensive synergy with Hydreigon and can poison walls like Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar, allowing Hydreigon to KO them later. While Hydreigon can check Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, and Heatran, it should not be the only means of counterplay on a team, as they can circumvent it with proper prediction overwhelm it in the long run. Tapu Fini, Toxapex, and Assault Vest Tangrowth are great checks to Ash-Greninja, while Mega Alakazam -Mega Alakazam is not much better at checking Heatran than Hydreigon is; consider mentioning Tapu Fini instead- and Gliscor can deal with Heatran. Lastly, Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan appreciates the holes that Hydreigon can put in defensive teams, and can force in and pivot out of Pokemon like Heatran and Slowbro for Hydreigon to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon can also run a Choice Scarf to revenge kill Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Alakazam, and Swords Dance Kartana while keeping momentum with U-turn. U-turn is a safe move on this set, allowing Hydreigon to bring in Pokemon like Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Rotom-H unscathed. -fluff- Flamethrower hits Steel-types not named Heatran, notably dealing with Ferrothorn and offensive Magearna -defensive variants are quite rare to begin with-. Thunder Wave can be used in the last slot to cripple switch-ins like Clefable and Toxapex, allowing Hydreigon’s teammates to more easily deal with them. However, U-turn already sufficiently preserves momentum against these Pokemon. Defog can also be used in the last slot to clear hazards if its team needs the role compression. However, both of these options are undesirable to lock into. 8 HP allows Hydreigon to survive one Sacred Sword from unboosted Kartana -there's no opportunity cost in including this in the Nasty Plot set as well-, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock.

Hydreigon can form VoltTurn cores with Mega Scizor and Rotom-H, using their defensive typings to bring each other in unscathed. The former can deal with Fairy-types that Hydreigon struggles with, while the latter deals with Tapu Fini, Corviknight, and Magearna. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Metagross, and Tapu Lele can soften up defensive cores, allowing Hydreigon to clean up easier. They also appreciate Hydreigon’s ability to bring them in for free against Pokemon like Tangrowth, Clefable and Toxapex. As this set can not beat defensive Heatran in a 1v1, Pokemon like Gliscor, and Mega Alakazam make good partners, while appreciating Hydreigon’s ability to decently defend against Ash-Greninja -pivoting into Ash-Greninja should only be done in an emergency in Scarf Hydreigon's case so this isnt worth mentioning- . Lastly, Tapu Fini, Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth can take pressure off of Hydreigon to check Ash-Greninja, letting it play a bit more recklessly preserve its HP.
-Hydreigon cannot revenge kill the likes of Volcarona and Shift Gear Magearna, so Pokemon that can take these on must be mentioned as well-
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- Written by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
- Quality checked by: [[SputnikGT, 475916], [username2, userid2]]
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Good job
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[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Roost
item: Groundium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon is a great wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack, access to Nasty Plot, decent Speed and Z-moves to break through otherwise solid checks like Clefable, Magearna, and Tapu Fini. In addition, reliable recovery in Roost as well as a good defensive typing and Levitate give Hydreigon the ability to check threats like Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, Heatran, and Reuniclus. Nasty Plot alongside a Z-move allows Hydreigon to break down defensive cores with Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Corviknight, Tangrowth, and Toxapex. Earth Power gives Hydreigon the ability to hit Pokemon like Magearna and Mega Tyranitar hard, as well as deal more damage to Heatran and Toxapex. Earth Power also gives access to Tectonic Rage, severely damaging Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and KOing Magearna after a boost. Roost leverages Hydreigon’s good defensive typing to keep it healthy to help it check Ash-Greninja, as well as letting it use non-Toxic Heatran and Toxapex as setup fodder. Darkinium Z can be used for a stronger hit on neutral targets like Assault Vest Tangrowth, Ferrothorn, and Hippowdon, but Hydreigon can pressure these Pokemon with +2 Dark Pulse anyway. 8 HP EVs allow Hydreigon to take an unboosted Sacred Sword from Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock, allowing it to Roost off the damage.

Hydreigon can struggle with Fairy-types like Tapu Fini and Clefable, especially if using Darkinium Z, as well as be revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan and opposing Choice Scarf Hydreigon. As a result, Physically Defensive Tangrowth and Tapu Fini make good teammates for being able to deal with these Pokemon. Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross make excellent partners by being able to pressure Clefable, while Mega Alakazam is able to pressure Tapu Fini. Mega Scizor can also draw in Heatran and Toxapex and pivot with U-turn, allowing Hydreigon to come in unscathed against them. It also has good defensive synergy with Hydreigon, pivoting in on Ice and Fairy attacks aimed at the latter. Aegislash has similar defensive synergy with Hydreigon and can poison Pokemon like Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar, allowing Hydreigon to KO them later pressure them harder. While Hydreigon can check Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, and Heatran, it should not be the only means of counterplay on a team, as they can overwhelm it in the long run. Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth are great checks to Ash-Greninja, while Gliscor can deal with Heatran, and Tapu Fini can handle both -name checks to Rotom-H-. Lastly, Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan appreciates the holes that Hydreigon can put in defensive teams, and can force in and pivot out of Pokemon like Heatran and Slowbro for Hydreigon to take advantage of. -restructure this sentence into late-game cleaners in general (mainly Ash-Greninja, Mega Lopunny/Alakazam) instead of just Galarian Darmanitan-

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon can also run a Choice Scarf to revenge kill Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Alakazam, and Swords Dance Kartana while keeping momentum with U-turn. Flamethrower hits Steel-types not named Heatran, notably dealing with Ferrothorn and Magearna. Thunder Wave can be used in the last slot to cripple switch-ins like Clefable and Toxapex, allowing Hydreigon’s teammates to more easily deal with them. U-turn already preserves momentum against these Pokemon, though. Defog can also be used in the last slot to clear hazards if its team needs the role compression -mention how Hydreigon can directly clear away hazards by forcing out Garchomp, Mega Metagross, Ferrothorn, and Ash-Greninja after the turn they set their hazards up-. However, both of these options are undesirable to lock into. 8 HP allows Hydreigon to survive one Sacred Sword from unboosted Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock.

Hydreigon can form VoltTurn cores with Mega Scizor and Rotom-H, using their defensive typings to bring each other in unscathed. The former can deal with Fairy-types that Hydreigon struggles with, while the latter deals with Tapu Fini, Corviknight, Clefable, and Magearna. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Metagross, and Tapu Lele can soften up defensive cores, allowing Hydreigon to clean up easier. They also appreciate Hydreigon’s ability to bring them in for free against Pokemon like Tangrowth, Clefable and Toxapex. As this set can not beat defensive Heatran in a 1v1, Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam make good partners. Tapu Fini, Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth can take pressure off of Hydreigon to check Ash-Greninja by providing it with a solid Water-resist, letting it preserve its HP. Lastly, Hydreigon fails to revenge kill setup sweepers like Volcarona and Shift Gear Magearna. For this reason, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran and Toxapex make good teammates.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
- Quality checked by: [[SputnikGT, 475916], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Roost
item: Groundium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon is a great wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack, access to Nasty Plot, decent Speed, (AC) and Z-moves Z-Moves to break through otherwise solid checks like Clefable, Magearna, and Tapu Fini. In addition, Hydreigon's reliable recovery in Roost as well as a and good defensive typing gives Hydreigon give it the ability to check threats like Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, Heatran, and Reuniclus. Nasty Plot alongside a Z-move Z-Move allows Hydreigon to break down defensive cores with Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Corviknight, Tangrowth, and Toxapex. Earth Power gives Hydreigon the ability to hit Pokemon like Magearna and Mega Tyranitar hard, as well as deal more damage to Heatran and Toxapex. Earth Power also gives access to Tectonic Rage, severely damaging Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and KOing Magearna after a boost. Roost leverages Hydreigon’s Hydreigon's good defensive typing to keep it healthy to help it check Ash-Greninja, as well as letting it use non-Toxic Heatran and Toxapex as setup fodder. Darkinium Z can be used for a stronger hit on neutral targets like Ferrothorn, Assault Vest Tangrowth, Ferrothorn, and Hippowdon, but Hydreigon can pressure these Pokemon with +2 Dark Pulse anyway. 8 HP EVs allow Hydreigon to take an unboosted Sacred Sword from Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock, allowing it to Roost off the damage.

Hydreigon can struggle with Fairy-types like Tapu Fini and Clefable, especially if using Darkinium Z, as well as be revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan and opposing Choice Scarf Hydreigon. As a result, Physically Defensive Tapu Fini and physically defensive Tangrowth and Tapu Fini make good teammates for being able to deal with these Pokemon. Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross make excellent partners by being able to pressure Clefable, while Mega Alakazam is able to pressure Tapu Fini. Mega Scizor can also draw in Heatran and Toxapex and pivot with U-turn, allowing Hydreigon to come in unscathed against them. It also has good defensive synergy with Hydreigon, pivoting in on Ice and Fairy Ice- and Fairy-type attacks aimed at the latter. Aegislash has similar defensive synergy with Hydreigon and can badly poison Pokemon like Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar, allowing Hydreigon to KO them later. While Hydreigon can check Ash-Greninja, Rotom-H, and Heatran, it should not be the only means of counterplay on a team, as they can overwhelm it in the long run. Toxapex and Assault Vest Tangrowth are great checks to Ash-Greninja, while Gliscor can deal with Heatran and Heatran can deal with Rotom-H. Lastly, late-game cleaners like Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Lopunny, and Ash-Greninja appreciate the holes that Hydreigon can put in defensive teams. The former can force in and pivot out of Pokemon like Heatran and Slowbro for Hydreigon to take advantage of, while the latter two appreciate bulky Fairy Fairy- and Water-types weakened by Hydreigon.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 8 HP / 216 SpA / 32 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydreigon can also run a Choice Scarf to revenge kill Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Alakazam, and Swords Dance Kartana while keeping momentum with U-turn. Flamethrower hits Steel-types not named Heatran, notably dealing with Ferrothorn and Magearna. Thunder Wave can be used in the last slot to cripple switch-ins like Clefable and Toxapex, allowing Hydreigon’s teammates to more easily deal with them. U-turn already preserves momentum against these Pokemon, though. Defog can also be used in the last slot to clear entry hazards if its team needs the role compression, as Hydreigon is able to force out common Stealth Rock setters like Mega Metagross and Garchomp. However, both of these options are undesirable to lock into. 8 HP allows EVs allow Hydreigon to survive one Sacred Sword from unboosted Kartana, while 32 Special Defense EVs allow Hydreigon to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja before transforming after Stealth Rock.

Hydreigon can form VoltTurn cores with Mega Scizor and Rotom-H, using their defensive typings to bring each other in unscathed. The former can deal with Fairy-types that Hydreigon struggles with, while the latter deals with Tapu Fini, Corviknight, Clefable, and Magearna. Wallbreakers like Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Metagross, and Tapu Lele can soften up defensive cores, allowing Hydreigon to clean up easier more easily. They also appreciate Hydreigon’s ability to bring them in for free against Pokemon like Tangrowth, Clefable and Toxapex. As this set can not beat defensive Heatran in a 1v1 one-on-one, Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam make good partners. Tapu Fini, Toxapex, (AC) and Assault Vest Tangrowth can take pressure off of Hydreigon to check Ash-Greninja by providing it with a solid Water-resist Water-resistant partner, letting it preserve its HP. Lastly, Hydreigon fails to revenge kill setup sweepers like Volcarona and Shift Gear Magearna. For this reason, Pokemon that can check them like Heatran and Toxapex make good teammates.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780]]
- Quality checked by: [[SputnikGT, 475916], [Guardsweeper, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]

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