Zeraora @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off / Coaching
- Taunt / Coaching
Boasting a nifty set of utility moves and the highest base Speed in the unboosted metagame, Zeraora shines as one of DOU’s best support options available for fast, aggressive teams. Notably, Zeraora has the game's fastest Fake Out, handy for going uncontested against opposing Fake Out leads with Mew and Rillaboom and seizing initiative instantly. Its other support moves are also immediately beneficial and disruptive, as its Speed lets it use them before virtually any foe. Knock Off removes key items from play such as Porygon2’s Eviolite and Kyurem-B’s Assault Vest for a teammate to follow up on. Taunt prevents opposing Tailwind and Trick Room, in addition to status moves like Amoonguss' Spore, from becoming a problem. Coaching is a niche alternative if Zeraora is paired with enough dangerous physical attackers like Metagross, Zygarde, and Shift Gear Genesect, as it can practically become a permanent Helping Hand with a Defense boost on top for efficient trades. Dragon Dance Kyurem-B, in particular, is one of Zeraora's best partners; while Zeraora provides Coaching and deals with Dragapult and Urshifu-R, Kyurem-B in return destroys Rillaboom and Zygarde, both of which give Zeraora much grief.
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off / Coaching
- Taunt / Coaching
Boasting a nifty set of utility moves and the highest base Speed in the unboosted metagame, Zeraora shines as one of DOU’s best support options available for fast, aggressive teams. Notably, Zeraora has the game's fastest Fake Out, handy for going uncontested against opposing Fake Out leads with Mew and Rillaboom and seizing initiative instantly. Its other support moves are also immediately beneficial and disruptive, as its Speed lets it use them before virtually any foe. Knock Off removes key items from play such as Porygon2’s Eviolite and Kyurem-B’s Assault Vest for a teammate to follow up on. Taunt prevents opposing Tailwind and Trick Room, in addition to status moves like Amoonguss' Spore, from becoming a problem. Coaching is a niche alternative if Zeraora is paired with enough dangerous physical attackers like Metagross, Zygarde, and Shift Gear Genesect, as it can practically become a permanent Helping Hand with a Defense boost on top for efficient trades. Dragon Dance Kyurem-B, in particular, is one of Zeraora's best partners; while Zeraora provides Coaching and deals with Dragapult and Urshifu-R, Kyurem-B in return destroys Rillaboom and Zygarde, both of which give Zeraora much grief.
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