[SET]
name: Offensive Chople Berry
move 1: Freeze-Dry
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Protect
item: Chople Berry
ability: Teravolt
nature: Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Kyurem-B's exceptional bulk and Chople Berry allow it to survive Fighting-type attacks from Life Orb Galarian Zapdos and Pheromosa to OHKO back. Freeze-Dry removes metagame staples such as Rillaboom, Dracovish, Tapu Fini, and Galarian Zapdos. Earth Power provides great coverage with Freeze-Dry, nailing Ice-resistant foes such as Heatran, Volcanion, and Metagross. Draco Meteor pressures Pokemon that shrug off its other moves such as Volcarona and opposing Kyurem-B, and it more reliably OHKOes Pheromosa. Protect ensures Kyurem-B's safety against Fake Out pressure while punishing foes that concentrate on KOing it.
For partners, Togekiss provides Follow Me and Tailwind support and can stave off Fairy-types, such as Tapu Fini and Tapu Lele. In return, Kyurem-B checks Regieleki and staves off Volcanion. Regieleki blasts through bulky Water-types that Kyurem-B cannot KO, such as Blastoise, while slowing down Pheromosa and Naganadel with Electroweb. Kyurem-B breaks through Ground- and Grass-types like Zygarde and Rillaboom that can take Regieleki's STAB Electric-type attacks. Cinderace and Pheromosa both break through Steel-types that Kyurem-B hates, such as Metagross and Heatran. Cinderace also pressures Togekiss, which Kyurem-B greatly appreciates, and Kyurem-B's Freeze-Dry ameliorates Cinderace's weakness to Ground-types.
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Freeze-Dry
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Icy Wind
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Assault Vest
ability: Teravolt
nature: Modest
evs: 248 HP / 52 Def / 88 SpA / 88 SpD / 32 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Assault Vest Kyurem-B can easily take on threats such as Victini, Regieleki, and Galarian Moltres. It is seen on faster-paced teams to break through offensive teams by surviving long enough to OHKO their threats. Freeze-Dry 2HKOes physically defensive Tapu Fini and OHKOes Dracovish. Earth Power can OHKO offensive Heatran and 2HKOes Volcanion and non-Assault Vest Metagross. Icy Wind combined with 32 Speed EVs allows Kyurem-B to outrun Kartana and Latios. Draco Meteor provides great, strong coverage against Pokemon such as Volcarona and opposing Kyurem-B. 88 Special Defense EVs with the Assault Vest allow Kyurem-B to survive two full-health Eruptions from Charcoal Heatran, as well as comfortably surviving Life Orb Draco Meteor from Naganadel. 52 Defense EVs prevent OHKOs from Smart Strike from Kartana, Rock Slide from Tyranitar, and three hit Dragon Dance-boosted Scale Shot from Zygarde.
Kyurem-B's greatest weakness is Fairy-type threats, such as Tapu Fini and Tapu Lele, which Regieleki or Metagross can offensively check. Rillaboom removes Psychic Terrain from Tapu Lele and provides Fake Out support for Kyurem-B. Kyurem-B is OHKOed by Galarian Zapdos, Pheromosa, and Cinderace, so Choice Scarf Tapu Lele is a great partner to outspeed and OHKO them. Also, Tapu Lele's Psychic Surge prevents Fake Out from Incineroar. Regieleki is a great option to outspeed common threats, as Kyurem-B can OHKO Ground- and Grass-types like Rillaboom, Zygarde, and Landorus-T that resist Electric, while Regieleki removes faster threats that pressure Kyurem-B such as Pheromosa and Galarian Zapdos.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Kyurem-B can use a plethora of physical sets. Dragon Dance with Life Orb maximizes its offensive output and pairs well with redirection from Togekiss, Blastoise, or Indeedee-F. Instead of Life Orb, Babiri Berry and Haban Berry can be used to beat Dragon- and Steel-type threats such as Metagross and Naganadel. Power Herb is an option for a one turn Freeze Shock. On the offensive set, Haban Berry can be used to stave off Naganadel and Latios, and Life Orb is also an option. A Choice Scarf variant of Kyurem-B can lure in and surprise Naganadel, Pheromosa, and Zygarde; however, this set is fairly inconsistent, as it relies heavily on teammates removing Steel- and Water-types.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Threats and Fake Out**: Fake Out from Pokemon such as Mew, Incineroar, and Rillaboom hinders Kyurem-B's chance of survival, especially Assault Vest Kyurem-B, which lacks Protect. Faster threats like Zeraora, Pheromosa, and Galarian Zapdos can each threaten Kyurem-B, while Zeraora can also use Fake Out.
**Specially Defensive Threats**: Specially bulky Pokemon such as Diancie, Cresselia, Tyranitar, and Porygon2 pose a large threat to Kyurem-B. Diancie and Tyranitar check it both defensively and offensively. Porygon2 and Diancie can set up Trick Room without taking much damage, leaving Kyurem-B vulnerable. Assault Vest Zeraora takes all of Kyurem-B's attacks and pressures it with Close Combat, Play Rough, or Fake Out. Choice Scarf Genesect 2HKOes Kyurem-B with Iron Head and takes very little from it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Reece, 540482]]
- Quality checked by: [[Morgan, 457210], [Itchy, 518399]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [UT, 523866]]
name: Offensive Chople Berry
move 1: Freeze-Dry
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Draco Meteor
move 4: Protect
item: Chople Berry
ability: Teravolt
nature: Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Kyurem-B's exceptional bulk and Chople Berry allow it to survive Fighting-type attacks from Life Orb Galarian Zapdos and Pheromosa to OHKO back. Freeze-Dry removes metagame staples such as Rillaboom, Dracovish, Tapu Fini, and Galarian Zapdos. Earth Power provides great coverage with Freeze-Dry, nailing Ice-resistant foes such as Heatran, Volcanion, and Metagross. Draco Meteor pressures Pokemon that shrug off its other moves such as Volcarona and opposing Kyurem-B, and it more reliably OHKOes Pheromosa. Protect ensures Kyurem-B's safety against Fake Out pressure while punishing foes that concentrate on KOing it.
For partners, Togekiss provides Follow Me and Tailwind support and can stave off Fairy-types, such as Tapu Fini and Tapu Lele. In return, Kyurem-B checks Regieleki and staves off Volcanion. Regieleki blasts through bulky Water-types that Kyurem-B cannot KO, such as Blastoise, while slowing down Pheromosa and Naganadel with Electroweb. Kyurem-B breaks through Ground- and Grass-types like Zygarde and Rillaboom that can take Regieleki's STAB Electric-type attacks. Cinderace and Pheromosa both break through Steel-types that Kyurem-B hates, such as Metagross and Heatran. Cinderace also pressures Togekiss, which Kyurem-B greatly appreciates, and Kyurem-B's Freeze-Dry ameliorates Cinderace's weakness to Ground-types.
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Freeze-Dry
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Icy Wind
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Assault Vest
ability: Teravolt
nature: Modest
evs: 248 HP / 52 Def / 88 SpA / 88 SpD / 32 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Assault Vest Kyurem-B can easily take on threats such as Victini, Regieleki, and Galarian Moltres. It is seen on faster-paced teams to break through offensive teams by surviving long enough to OHKO their threats. Freeze-Dry 2HKOes physically defensive Tapu Fini and OHKOes Dracovish. Earth Power can OHKO offensive Heatran and 2HKOes Volcanion and non-Assault Vest Metagross. Icy Wind combined with 32 Speed EVs allows Kyurem-B to outrun Kartana and Latios. Draco Meteor provides great, strong coverage against Pokemon such as Volcarona and opposing Kyurem-B. 88 Special Defense EVs with the Assault Vest allow Kyurem-B to survive two full-health Eruptions from Charcoal Heatran, as well as comfortably surviving Life Orb Draco Meteor from Naganadel. 52 Defense EVs prevent OHKOs from Smart Strike from Kartana, Rock Slide from Tyranitar, and three hit Dragon Dance-boosted Scale Shot from Zygarde.
Kyurem-B's greatest weakness is Fairy-type threats, such as Tapu Fini and Tapu Lele, which Regieleki or Metagross can offensively check. Rillaboom removes Psychic Terrain from Tapu Lele and provides Fake Out support for Kyurem-B. Kyurem-B is OHKOed by Galarian Zapdos, Pheromosa, and Cinderace, so Choice Scarf Tapu Lele is a great partner to outspeed and OHKO them. Also, Tapu Lele's Psychic Surge prevents Fake Out from Incineroar. Regieleki is a great option to outspeed common threats, as Kyurem-B can OHKO Ground- and Grass-types like Rillaboom, Zygarde, and Landorus-T that resist Electric, while Regieleki removes faster threats that pressure Kyurem-B such as Pheromosa and Galarian Zapdos.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Kyurem-B can use a plethora of physical sets. Dragon Dance with Life Orb maximizes its offensive output and pairs well with redirection from Togekiss, Blastoise, or Indeedee-F. Instead of Life Orb, Babiri Berry and Haban Berry can be used to beat Dragon- and Steel-type threats such as Metagross and Naganadel. Power Herb is an option for a one turn Freeze Shock. On the offensive set, Haban Berry can be used to stave off Naganadel and Latios, and Life Orb is also an option. A Choice Scarf variant of Kyurem-B can lure in and surprise Naganadel, Pheromosa, and Zygarde; however, this set is fairly inconsistent, as it relies heavily on teammates removing Steel- and Water-types.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Threats and Fake Out**: Fake Out from Pokemon such as Mew, Incineroar, and Rillaboom hinders Kyurem-B's chance of survival, especially Assault Vest Kyurem-B, which lacks Protect. Faster threats like Zeraora, Pheromosa, and Galarian Zapdos can each threaten Kyurem-B, while Zeraora can also use Fake Out.
**Specially Defensive Threats**: Specially bulky Pokemon such as Diancie, Cresselia, Tyranitar, and Porygon2 pose a large threat to Kyurem-B. Diancie and Tyranitar check it both defensively and offensively. Porygon2 and Diancie can set up Trick Room without taking much damage, leaving Kyurem-B vulnerable. Assault Vest Zeraora takes all of Kyurem-B's attacks and pressures it with Close Combat, Play Rough, or Fake Out. Choice Scarf Genesect 2HKOes Kyurem-B with Iron Head and takes very little from it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Reece, 540482]]
- Quality checked by: [[Morgan, 457210], [Itchy, 518399]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [UT, 523866]]
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