Speed Control
Transform your setup efficiency with precision.
When building physical Mega Dragonite, specifically invest Speed EVs to outpace key threats like Sneasler and Greninja after a Dragon Dance boost, ensuring you can sweep effectively while maintaining enough bulk to set up.
Don't just max Attack with Dragon Dance Mega Dragonite. Precise speed investment allows you to outspeed pivotal meta threats, setting up game-winning sweeps without sacrificing crucial bulk.
Connecting mechanics to actionable setup logic.
Optimizing Mega Dragonite's Speed EVs enables it to dictate tempo against common swift adversaries. For instance, aiming for 121 base speed (189 actual) allows it to outspeed 120-speed threats like Sneasler, while 129 base speed (193 actual) covers 122-speed threats such as Greninja after a +1 speed boost. A Jolly nature can further aid in achieving these benchmarks without excessive EV investment. Crucially, this tactical speed tuning can be achieved without significantly compromising defensive bulk, allowing Mega Dragonite to survive attacks like Ice Beam and complete its Dragon Dance setup.
Condensed benchmarks for faster tactical recall.
Invest 121 base Speed EVs to outspeed 120-speed threats like Sneasler after one Dragon Dance.
Target 129 base Speed EVs to surpass 122-speed threats such as Greninja post-Dragon Dance.
Consider a Jolly nature to efficiently reach desired speed tiers with less EV expenditure.
Maintain sufficient defensive bulk to endure hits and secure Dragon Dance setup turns.
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To outspeed key threats, physical Mega Dragonite needs specific speed investments: 121 base speed (189 actual) for 120 speed threats like Sneasler, and 129 base speed (193 actual) for 122 speed threats like Greninja.
IfWhen optimizing physical Mega Dragonite's speed with +1 or +2 boosts
For physical Mega Dragonite, Jolly nature with maximum Attack helps achieve +1 speed to outspeed threats, while Adamant nature with Attack investment aims for +2 damage or allows for bulk investment.
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Physical Mega Dragonite can be built to survive an Ice Beam from special attackers, allowing it to set up Dragon Dance and retaliate.
IfGiven the prevalence of special attacks and Ice-type moves
A safe and aggressive moveset for physical Mega Dragonite includes Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, and Thunder Punch.
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