2v2 Regidrago [Done]

[Evie]

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Dragon Energy
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Dragon’s Maw
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Regidrago’s strong STAB moves like Dragon Energy and Draco Meteor combined with Dragon’s Maw allows it to take down many threats. With a Life Orb, Regidrago can OHKO Zeraora, Cinderace, Tsareena, Regieleki, Pheromosa, Naganadel, Volcanion, and Victini with Dragon Energy or Draco Meteor. Fire Fang is used to 2HKO Ferrothorn, OHKO Genesect, and to chip Togekiss. A Naive nature improves Regidrago’s rain matchup, as it will outspeed Modest Kingdra when under Tailwind.

Regidrago is seen on offensive teams that have ways to support its high damage output like Follow Me and Tailwind .Talonflame is a great partner, as it can use Flare Blitz to beat most Steel-types and use Tailwind to improve Regidrago’s Speed. In return, Regidrago beats both Landorus formes and Volcanion. Cinderace is a good partner for Regidrago, as it can beat Steel- and Fairy-types such as Genesect, Celesteela, Metagross, non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and Togekiss that Regidrago struggles against. Cinderace benefits from Regidrago, as it beats checks such as Volcanion, Zygarde, and Incineroar. Steel-types like Celesteela, Genesect, and Metagross like having Regidrago around, as it beats the Fire-types such as Cinderace and Volcanion that they struggle against. Regidrago benefits from Steel-types like Celesteela and Genesect as they beat most Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Togekiss that Regidrago has trouble against. Fast Electroweb and Icy wind users such as Regieleki, Zeraora, and Pheromosa also make great partners for Regidrago, as they allow Regidrago to outspeed its opponents and in the case of Regieleki and Zeraora, beat Tapu Fini. Rillaboom beats Regidrago checks such as Tapu Fini, provides valuable Fake Out support, and beats Zeraora. Regidrago appreciates redirection users such as Amoonguss and Indeedee-F as they protect Regidrago from Draco Meteor and Ice-type moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Regidrago can use Choice Scarf to hold its own when Tailwind has a bad matchup. When both sides are under Tailwind, Choice Scarf Regidrago will outspeed most foes such as Kyurem-B, Galarian Zapdos, Landorus-T, opposing Regidrago, and Timid Kingdra.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Fini, Togekiss, and Diancie are immune to Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves. Tapu Fini can be especially problematic, as Misty Terrain halves the amount of damage Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Celesteela and Metagross take little damage from Regidrago and deal formidable damage in return.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Orangex733, 594122]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [Reece, 540482]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

 

[Itchy]

Hi Orangex733, thanks so much for picking this up! This is amazing for a first analysis, I'm just quite picky :>

Set Comments:
- mention that Fire Fang does very little into Fairy-types
- mention that FFang 2HKOes Ferrothorn, and OHKOes most Genesect
- max / max evs don't need to be explained
- explain the nature

- mention Flare Blitz on Talon
- mention Gale Wings = priority
- elaborate on how Cinderace defeats Steels / Fairies (Gunk / IH / Pyro)
- mention Zygarde / Incin as Cinderace checks
- Third sentence here is a bit confusing, separating it into a sentence about why Celesteela likes having Regidrago around, then a sentence about Regidrago benefiting from Celesteela's presence would flow nicer. The content here is all correct, but spreading it out a bit more would be easier on the reader and allow for examples.
- Ice-types aren't really that relevant, only relevant one imo is Alolan Ninetales which is also a Fairy-type

Other Options:
- tailwind -> Tailwind
- I would reword this to something like "Under Tailwind, Choice Scarf Regidrago outspeeds most foes under Tailwind", mention an example or 2 where this is helpful, then mention how this makes the rain matchup much better. Content is all fine, just could be reordered to flow better.

Checks / Counters
- mention a couple common Fairy-types and Steel-types at the beginning of the paragraph so readers know what to use on their own teams / what to be most scared of when using Regidrago.

Ping me here / Discord when you're done looking this over. It should be good to go but I'll have another look to make sure

 

[Evie]

Itchy Implemented, ty

 

[Itchy]

Set Comments:
- Mention Dragon Energy is spread damage while Draco Meteor is single target somewhere in the first paragraph
- Naive helps on the Rain matchup, outspeeding Modest Kingdra under an even playing field
- Fire Fang sentence is a bit wordy, something like "chip Fairy-types" or "do small amounts of damage to Fairy-types"

- Gale Wings Brave Bird is important to Talonflame's success, but it's not why it is good with Regidrago, it's fine to leave out

Other Options:
- it's -> its
- I know I asked you to change this, but the double mention of Tailwind in the second sentence is awkward, say something like "an even playing field" instead
- "Kingdra if it is Timid and Regidrago is at" -> something like "the rare Timid Kingdra while at -1"

Credits:
Itchy, 518399

QC 1/2 when implemented, good work

 

[Evie]

implemented ty, ready for qc 2

 

[Reece]

Orangex733, post: 9272742, member: 594122

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Dragon Energy
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Dragon’s Maw
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Regidrago’s access to strong moves like Dragon Energy and Draco Meteor combined with a great ability in Dragon’s Maw allows it to take down many threats. Life Orb boosts this damage even more, allowing it to consistently OHKO Pokemon like Zeraora, Cinderace, Tsareena, Regieleki, Pheromosa and Naganadel with a Dragon Energy. Regidrago can also OHKO Pokemon like Volcanion, Landorus-T and Victini with a Draco Meteor. Fire Fang is used to 2HKO Ferrothorn, OHKO Genesect and to be able to chip Fairy-types. Dragon Energy deals spread damage while Draco Meteor is single target meaning Draco Meteor will do more damage due to spread reduction. simple doubles mechanic doesn;t need mentioning A Naive nature is used to be as fast as possible while maximising the damage of Dragon Energy, Draco Meteor and Fire Fang. Naive also helps against rain as it will outspeed Modest Kingdra when under Tailwind. merge this into one sentence

Talonflame is great on teams with Regidrago, teams as it can use Flare Blitz to beat most Steel-types and use Tailwind to improve Regidrago’s speed. What does Drago do for Talon Flame. Mention how it obliterates both Landorus formes, Volcanion Talonflame’s Gale Wings gives Tailwind priority when at full HP Drago analysis, not Talon Cinderace can use Pyro Ball, Gunk Shot and Iron Head to beat Steel-types and Fairy-types that Regidrago struggles against. Remove any mention of moves, just say what Cinderace does for Talonflame. Maybe mention how Pyro Ball isn;t needed and can be used to better beat Psychic Terrain/TR etc. Say how Cinderace chips Tapu fini and KOs Diancie for Talon etc. Cinderace benefits from Regidrago as it beats Cinderace checks such as Blastoise Find a new example, not always true, Volcanion, Zygarde, and Incineroar. Steel-types like Celesteela like having Regidrago around as it beats the Fire-types that Steel-types struggle against examples. Regidrago benefits from Steel-types which steel types? as they beat most Fairy-types specific examples that Regidrago has trouble against.
-Mention Electroweb users like Zeraora or Regieleki can be used for speed control etc (add Icy Wind Pheromosa too here)
-Rillaboom covers bulky waters and fini. Also beats Zeraora since drago no likey fast fakeout
-Redirection users such as Amoongus or Indeede-F stop Draco Meteor/Ice coverage and allow for you to spam DEnergy


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Regidrago can use Choice Scarf to hold its own when Tailwind has a bad matchup. When both sides are under Tailwind, Choice Scarf Regidrago will outspeed most foes. For example it will outspeed such as Kyurem-B, Galarian Zapdos, Landorus-T and other opposing Regidrago. Choice Scarf significantly improves Regidrago‘s rain matchup as it will only underspeed the rare Timid Kingdra while at -1 due to Politoed’s Icy Wind. merge with the choice scarf section

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Fini, Togekiss and Diancie are very annoying for Regidrago as they are immune to Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves. Tapu Fini can be especially problematic as Misty Terrain halves the amount of damage Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves. will do against grounded Pokemon.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Celesteela and Metagross take resisted damage from Regidrago although they don’t check Regidrago as well as Fairy-types because they aren’t immune to Regidrago’s attacks and don’t threaten Regidrago offensively as much the first part is correct however explaining needs a wee bit more
-AV Meta does great+ both cele and metagross are checks
-Both do formidable damage to drago


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Orangex733 , 594122]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy , 518399], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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Hello, Sorry for the wait I was on vacation - ping me once more once implemented and i can give this another look!

 

[Evie]

implemented ty

 

[Reece]

Orangex733, post: 9272742, member: 594122

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Dragon Energy
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Dragon’s Maw
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Regidrago’s access to strong STAB moves like Dragon Energy and Draco Meteor combined with a great ability in Dragon’s Maw allows it to take down many threats. Life Orb boosts this damage even more, allowing it to consistently OHKO Pokemon like Zeraora, Cinderace, Tsareena, Regieleki, Pheromosa, and Naganadel with a Dragon Energy. Regidrago can also OHKO Pokemon like Volcanion, Landorus-T and Victini with Draco Meteor. merge these too sentences together and chose the bulkier of the mons to mention. Im aware its too diff moves but something along the lines of 'With a Life Orb, Regidrago can OHKO x, y, z, with a Dragon Energy, or Draco Meteor.' Fire Fang is used to 2HKO Ferrothorn, OHKO Genesect and to be able to chip Fairy-types Togekiss damage on other fairies is little to none. A Naive nature is used to be as fast as possible while maximising the damage of Dragon Energy, Draco Meteor and Fire Fang and to improve Regidrago’s rain matchup as it will outspeed Modest Kingdra when under Tailwind.

Here is perfect to mention the archetypes that Drago is seen on, mention how its on offensive teams then lead into tw. Talonflame is great on teams with Regidrago as it can use Flare Blitz to beat most Steel-types and use Tailwind to improve Regidrago’s speed. In return, Regidrago beats both Landorus formes and Volcanion. Cinderace is a good partner for Regidrago as it can beat Steel-types and Fairy-types that Regidrago struggles against such as?. Cinderace benefits from Regidrago as it beats checks such as Volcanion, Zygarde, and Incineroar. Steel-types like Celesteela, Genesect, and Metagross like having Regidrago around as it beats the Fire-types such as Cinderace and Volcanion that they struggle against. Regidrago benefits from Steel-types like Celesteela and Genesect as they beat most Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Togekiss that Regidrago has trouble against. Fast Electroweb or Icy Wind users such as Regieleki, Zeraora and Pheromosa also make great partners for Regidrago as they allow Regidrago to outspeed its opponents and in the case of Regieleki and Zeraora or, beat Tapu Fini. Rillaboom beats Regidrago checks such as Tapu Fini, provides valuable Fake Out support, and beats Zeraora as Regidrago doesn’t like fast Fake Out. Regidrago appreciates redirection users such as Amoonguss and Indeedee-F as they protect Regidrago from Draco Meteor and Ice-type moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Regidrago can use a Choice Scarf to hold its own when Tailwind has a bad matchup. When both sides are under Tailwind, Choice Scarf Regidrago will outspeed most foes such as Kyurem-B, Galarian Zapdos, Landorus-T, opposing Regidrago, and Timid Kingdra.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Fini, Togekiss, and Diancie are very annoying for Regidrago as they are immune to Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves. Tapu Fini can be especially problematic as Misty Terrain halves the amount of damage Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Celesteela and Metagross take little damage from Regidrago and deal formidable damage in return

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Orangex733 , 594122]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy , 518399], [Reece , 540482]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

For future reference, Smogon writes with the Oxford coma so if you say 'Diancie, Tapu Fini, and Togekiss' You need a comma before the 'and' basically' Looks good though! QC 2/2

 

[hayedenn]

Orangex733 if you implemented reece's second qc check you can go ahead and put this in gp ^-^ thanks

 

[Evie]

GP Team ready for gp

 

[UT]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Dragon Energy
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Fire Fang
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Dragon’s Maw
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Regidrago’s access to strong STAB moves like Dragon Energy and Draco Meteor combined with a great ability in Dragon’s Maw allows allow it to take down many threats. With a Life Orb, Regidrago can OHKO Zeraora, Cinderace, Tsareena, Regieleki, Pheromosa, Naganadel, Volcanion, and Victini with a Dragon Energy, or Dragon Energy or Draco Meteor. Fire Fang is used to 2HKO Ferrothorn, OHKO Genesect, (comma) and to be able to chip Togekiss. A Naive nature to improve improves Regidrago’s rain matchup, (comma) as it will outspeed Modest Kingdra when under Tailwind.

Regidrago is seen on offensive teams that have ways to support its high damage output like Follow Me or Tailwind .Talonflame is great on teams with Regidrago and Tailwind. Talonflame is a great partner, as it can use Flare Blitz to beat most Steel-types and use Tailwind to improve Regidrago’s Speed. In return, Regidrago beats both Landorus formes and Volcanion. Cinderace is a good partner for Regidrago, (comma) as it can beat Steel- and Fairy-types such as Genesect, Celesteela, Metagross, non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and Togekiss that Regidrago struggles against. Cinderace benefits from Regidrago, as it beats checks such as Volcanion, Zygarde, (commas) and Incineroar. Steel-types like Celesteela, Genesect, (comma) and Metagross like having Regidrago around, (comma) as it beats the Fire-types such as Cinderace and Volcanion that they struggle against. Regidrago benefits from Steel-types like Celesteela and Genesect, (comma) as they beat most Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Togekiss that Regidrago has trouble against. Fast Electroweb or and Icy wind users such as Regieleki, Zeraora, (comma) and Pheromosa also make great partners for Regidrago, (comma) as they allow Regidrago to outspeed its opponents and in the case of Regieleki and Zeraora, beat Tapu Fini. Rillaboom beats Regidrago checks such as Tapu Fini, provides valuable Fake Out support, (comma) and beats Zeraora. Regidrago appreciates redirection users such as Amoonguss and Indeedee-F, (comma) as they protect Regidrago from Draco Meteor and Ice-type moves.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Regidrago can use Choice Scarf to hold its own when Tailwind has a bad matchup. When both sides are under Tailwind, Choice Scarf Regidrago will outspeed most foes such as Kyurem-B, Galarian Zapdos, Landorus-T, opposing Regidrago, (comma) and Timid Kingdra.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Fini, Togekiss, (comma) and Diancie as they are immune to Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves. Tapu Fini can be especially problematic, (comma) as Misty Terrain halves the amount of damage Regidrago’s Dragon-type moves.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Celesteela and Metagross take little damage from Regidrago and deal formidable damage in return

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Orangex733, 594122]]
- Quality checked by: [[Itchy, 518399], [Reece, 540482]] remove the extra spaces between the usernames and commas
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

GP 1/1!

GP Team done

 

[Evie]

done! hopefully i didn’t miss anything

 

[UT]

Uploaded!

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/regidrago/2v2-doubles/