UU Haxorus

[Hilomilo]

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Lum Berry / Life Orb / Dragon Fang
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Haxorus is a top-shelf offensive presence in UU thanks to its monstrous Attack, great Speed, and solid coverage. Furthermore, its ability Mold Breaker nullifies defensive abilities like Levitate, allowing Haxorus to bypass would-be checks such as Galarian Weezing and Bronzong. With Dragon Dance Haxorus becomes a threatening sweeper, capable of outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame and powering through the majority of the tier. Earthquake provides necessary coverage alongside Outrage, smacking Galarian Weezing and Bronzong through Mold Breaker while hitting Doublade super effectively. Close Combat allows Haxorus to power through Pokemon like Umbreon and Gigalith without locking itself into Outrage. It also reliably damages Shuca Berry Cobalion. Dragon Claw is a decent option in the fourth slot for its ability to beat Noivern without locking into Outrage. Poison Jab is an option that reliably KOes Gardevoir and damages other Fairy-types like Whimsicott and Slurpuff, though neither are too common. Lum Berry provides Haxorus a one-time status immunity, easing setup against Pokemon like Milotic and Jellicent. Life Orb puts significant power behind Haxorus's attacks, though the decreased longevity leaves it more open to strong priority attacks. Dragon Fang is a solid option on dual STAB sets, allowing Haxorus to avoid Life Orb recoil while still powering up its moves.

This set's best fit is on offensively-oriented teams thanks to Haxorus's potency as a late-game cleaner. Strong wallbreakers like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Sirfetch'd can help weaken opposing defensive cores for Haxorus to more easily break past. Steel-type checks such as Ninetales, Centiskorch, and Araquanid can pressure Escavalier, which doesn't take super effective damage from any of Haxorus's moves, while easing its matchup against the likes of Doublade and Cobalion. Haxorus also greatly appreciates entry hazard support from setters like Mamoswine and Cobalion, allowing it to more easily break bulky foes such as Milotic and Rhyperior. Golisopod is a particularly useful teammate, checking a huge threat to Haxorus in Mamoswine while providing Spikes. Roserade is another solid option for a partner, also providing Spikes support while weakening Gigalith, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. If running Sleep Powder, it can also potentially provide Haxorus a setup opportunity.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: First Impression
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set utilizes Haxorus's massive Attack and Outrage's high Base Power to function as a fast, powerful physical wallbreaker. With Mold Breaker, Earthquake smashes Galarian Weezing and Bronzong while also hitting Doublade, Toxtricity, and Chandelure super effectively. First Impression offers a strong priority attack that allows Haxorus to revenge kill several faster Pokemon, including Venusaur in sun, Celebi, opposing Dragon Dance Haxorus, and Espeon. Close Combat is Haxorus's most reliable source of damage against various presences, including Incineroar, Umbreon, Cobalion, and Gigalith. Dragon Claw provides a safer STAB move in situations where locking into Outrage isn't desired. Poison Jab is also an option for cleanly OHKOing Gardevoir while nailing other Fairy-types like Aromatisse, Slurpuff, and Alcremie, but none are very common, making it a generally unnecessary alternative.

Choice Band Haxorus is a comfortable fit on offenses thanks to the many tools it provides, including wallbreaking prowess and strong priority. Cleaners like Lucario, Polteageist, and Chlorophyll Venusaur greatly appreciate the ability to weaken opposing teams Haxorus provides, as well as its revenge killing capabilities against opposing sweepers. Haxorus itself appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Roserade and Rhyperior in order to more efficiently muscle past its foes. Fire-types like Incineroar and Ninetales make good partners for this set thanks to their ability to handle various Pokemon that may take advantage of Haxorus locking into a move, such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. Pivots such as Incineroar and Heliolisk can safely bring Haxorus into play, allowing it to more reliably wallbreak. This particular set can make a nice fit on Sticky Web offenses with either Ribombee or Araquanid, allowing Haxorus to pose a greater threat to offensive builds.

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- Written by: [[Hilomilo, 313384]]
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[Twilight]

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Lum Berry / Life Orb / Dragon Fang
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Haxorus is a top-shelf offensive presence in UU thanks to its monstrous Attack, great Speed, and solid coverage. Furthermore, its ability Mold Breaker nullifies defensive abilities like Levitate, allowing Haxorus to bypass would-be checks such as Galarian Weezing and Bronzong. With Dragon Dance Haxorus becomes a threatening sweeper, capable of outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame and powering through the majority of the tier. Earthquake provides necessary coverage alongside Outrage, smacking Galarian Weezing and Bronzong through Mold Breaker while hitting Doublade super effectively. Close Combat allows Haxorus to power through Pokemon like Umbreon, Rhyperior, and Gigalith without locking itself into Outrage. Replace the Rhyperior mention with Cobalion because EQ is still a 2hko vs Rhyp and doesn't give you a Def drop, so you can remove this next line. It also reliably damages Shuca Berry Cobalion. Poison Jab is an option for damaging Fairy-types like Ribombee and Slurpuff, though none are too common in the tier. Dragon Claw is another option, providing a STAB attack that Haxorus doesn't lock itself into. However, the decreased power misses out on several vital KOes. Move this after the CC point and I would say it helps with playing around Noivern better by not locking into Outrage to beat it. Given you can run both STAB options the decreased power isn't significant enough to mention as the sole purpose is to not lock into Outrage. Dragon Fang then becomes a decent option to consider with running dual STAB if you want to avoid LO recoil.

This set's best fit is on offensively-oriented teams thanks to Haxorus's potency as a late-game cleaner. Strong wallbreakers like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Sirfetch'd can help weaken opposing defensive cores for Haxorus to more easily break past. Steel-type checks such as Ninetales, Centiskorch, and Araquanid can pressure Escavalier, which doesn't take super effective damage from any of Haxorus's moves, while easing its matchup against the likes of Doublade and Cobalion. Haxorus also greatly appreciates entry hazard support from setters like Mamoswine, Golisopod, and Cobalion, allowing it to more easily break bulky foes such as Milotic and Rhyperior. I'd mention how Goli deals with Mamo one of the better revenge killers of Haxorus. I would move Mamo to the start about breakers and mention Roserade here instead. Rose pressures these defensive Mons as well as Gigalith, Doub, and Weezing and can give Haxorus a setup opportunity with Sleep Powder.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: First Impression
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set utilizes Haxorus's massive Attack and Outrage's high Base Power to function as a fast, powerful physical wallbreaker. With Mold Breaker, Earthquake smashes Galarian Weezing and Bronzong while also hitting Doublade, Toxtricity, and Chandelure super effectively. First Impression offers a strong priority attack that allows Haxorus to revenge kill several faster Pokemon, including Venusaur in sun, Celebi, opposing Dragon Dance Haxorus, and Espeon. Close Combat is Haxorus's most reliable source of damage against various presences, including Incineroar, Umbreon, Cobalion, and Gigalith. Dragon Claw provides a safer STAB move in situations where locking into Outrage isn't desired. Poison Jab is also an option for nailing Fairy-types like Aromatisse, Slurpuff, and Alcremie, but none are very common, making it a generally unnecessary alternative. Given you mentioned a lot of this in the first set I would consider not repeating too much of this information or attempt to change some of the examples used. For instance, CC can 2hko Avalugg with CB as another example of what it helps break to differentiate it more from what has been said before.

Choice Band Haxorus is a comfortable fit on offenses thanks to the many tools it provides, including wallbreaking prowess, a good Speed tier, and strong priority. You mention these things in the first line I see no reason to really repeat this info. Cleaners like Lucario, Polteageist, and Chlorophyll Venusaur greatly appreciate the ability to weaken opposing teams Haxorus provides, as well as its revenge killing capabilities against opposing sweepers. Haxorus itself appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Roserade and Rhyperior in order to more efficiently muscle past its foes. Fire-types like Incineroar and Ninetales make good partners for this set thanks to their ability to handle various Pokemon that may take advantage of Haxorus locking into a move, such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. Incineroar also provides it with a safe pivot with Parting Shot. I would lead into other partners that provide Volt switch or U-turn support as it really appreciates safe switchins to click buttons. This particular set can make a nice fit on Sticky Web offenses with either Ribombee or Araquanid, allowing Haxorus to pose a greater threat to offensive builds.

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1/2 when done

 

[A Cake Wearing A Hat]

The main target of Poison Jab is easily Whimsicott, which kind of dicks over DD Haxorus big time otherwise and can tank a hit from Band. Also noteworthy in that it actually guarantees the OHKO on a healthy Gardevoir at +1, instead of being a flat 50% roll to KO.

QC 2/2

 

[Rabia]

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[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Lum Berry / Life Orb / Dragon Fang
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Haxorus is a top-shelf offensive presence in UU thanks to its monstrous Attack, great Speed, and solid coverage. Furthermore, its ability Mold Breaker nullifies defensive abilities like Levitate, allowing Haxorus to bypass would-be checks such as Galarian Weezing and Bronzong. With Dragon Dance,(AC) Haxorus becomes a threatening sweeper (RC) capable of outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame and powering through the majority of the tier. Earthquake provides necessary coverage alongside Outrage, smacking Galarian Weezing and Bronzong through Mold Breaker Levitate (or "thanks to Mold Breaker") while hitting Doublade super effectively. Close Combat allows Haxorus to power through Pokemon like Umbreon and Gigalith without locking itself into Outrage. It also reliably damages Shuca Berry Cobalion. Dragon Claw is a decent option in the fourth slot for its ability to beat Noivern without Haxorus locking into Outrage. Poison Jab is an option that reliably KOes Gardevoir and damages other Fairy-types like Whimsicott and Slurpuff, though neither are the latter two aren't too common. Lum Berry provides Haxorus a one-time status immunity, easing setup against Pokemon like Milotic and Jellicent. Life Orb puts significant power behind Haxorus's attacks, though the decreased longevity leaves it more open to strong priority attacks. Dragon Fang is a solid option on dual STAB Outrage + Dragon Claw (dual STAB generally refers to a Pokemon that gets STAB off two typings) sets, allowing Haxorus to avoid Life Orb recoil while still powering up its moves.

This set's best fit is on offensively oriented(RH) teams thanks to Haxorus's potency as a late-game cleaner. Strong wallbreakers like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Sirfetch'd can help weaken opposing defensive cores for Haxorus to more easily break past. Steel-type checks such as Ninetales, Centiskorch, and Araquanid can pressure Escavalier, which doesn't take super effective damage from any of Haxorus's moves, while easing its matchup against the likes of Doublade and Cobalion. Haxorus also greatly appreciates entry hazard support from setters like Mamoswine and Cobalion, allowing it to more easily break bulky foes such as Milotic and Rhyperior. Golisopod is a particularly useful teammate, checking a huge threat to Haxorus in Mamoswine while providing Spikes. Roserade is another solid option for a partner, also providing Spikes support while weakening Gigalith, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. If running Sleep Powder, it can also potentially provide Haxorus a setup opportunity.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: First Impression
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set utilizes Haxorus's massive Attack and Outrage's high-Base(AH) Power to function as a fast, powerful physical wallbreaker. With Mold Breaker, Earthquake smashes Galarian Weezing and Bronzong while also hitting Doublade, Toxtricity, and Chandelure super effectively. First Impression offers a strong priority attack that allows Haxorus to revenge kill several faster Pokemon, including Venusaur in sun, Celebi, opposing Dragon Dance Haxorus, and Espeon. Close Combat is Haxorus's most reliable source of damage against various presences, including Incineroar, Umbreon, Cobalion, and Gigalith. Dragon Claw provides a safer STAB move in situations where locking into Outrage isn't desired. Poison Jab is also an option for cleanly OHKOing Gardevoir while nailing other Fairy-types like Aromatisse, Slurpuff, and Alcremie, but none are very Gardevoir is the only common one, making it a generally unnecessary alternative. (rather certain Gardevoir is still everywhere in UU, although if something has all of a sudden changed, then the original sentence is fine)

Choice Band Haxorus is a comfortable fit on offense teams thanks to the many tools it provides, including wallbreaking prowess and strong priority. Cleaners like Lucario, Polteageist, and Chlorophyll Venusaur greatly appreciate the ability to weaken opposing teams Haxorus provides, as well as its revenge killing capabilities against opposing sweepers. Haxorus itself appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Roserade and Rhyperior in order to more efficiently muscle past its foes. Fire-types like Incineroar and Ninetales make good partners for this set thanks to their ability to handle various Pokemon that may take advantage of Haxorus locking into a move, such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. Pivots such as Incineroar and Heliolisk can safely bring Haxorus into play, allowing it to more reliably wallbreak. This particular set can also make a nice fit on Sticky Web offenses with either Ribombee or Araquanid, allowing Haxorus to pose a greater threat to offensive builds.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Hilomilo, 313384]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

gp 1/1 once done

 

[Hilomilo]

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Lum Berry / Life Orb / Dragon Fang
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Haxorus is a top-shelf offensive presence in UU thanks to its monstrous Attack, great Speed, and solid coverage. Furthermore, its ability Mold Breaker nullifies defensive abilities like Levitate, allowing Haxorus to bypass would-be checks such as Galarian Weezing and Bronzong. With Dragon Dance, Haxorus becomes a threatening sweeper capable of outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame and powering through the majority of the tier. Earthquake provides necessary coverage alongside Outrage, smacking Galarian Weezing and Bronzong through Levitate while hitting Doublade super effectively. Close Combat allows Haxorus to power through Pokemon like Umbreon and Gigalith without locking itself into Outrage. It also reliably damages Shuca Berry Cobalion. Dragon Claw is a decent option in the fourth slot for its ability to beat Noivern without Haxorus locking into Outrage. Poison Jab is an option that reliably KOes Gardevoir and damages other Fairy-types like Whimsicott and Slurpuff, though the latter two aren't too common. Lum Berry provides Haxorus a one-time status immunity, easing setup against Pokemon like Milotic and Jellicent. Life Orb puts significant power behind Haxorus's attacks, though the decreased longevity leaves it more open to strong priority attacks. Dragon Fang is a solid option on Outrage + Dragon Claw sets, allowing Haxorus to avoid Life Orb recoil while still powering up its moves.

This set's best fit is on offensively oriented teams thanks to Haxorus's potency as a late-game cleaner. Strong wallbreakers like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Sirfetch'd can help weaken opposing defensive cores for Haxorus to more easily break past. Steel-type checks such as Ninetales, Centiskorch, and Araquanid can pressure Escavalier, which doesn't take super effective damage from any of Haxorus's moves, while easing its matchup against the likes of Doublade and Cobalion. Haxorus also greatly appreciates entry hazard support from setters like Mamoswine and Cobalion, allowing it to more easily break bulky foes such as Milotic and Rhyperior. Golisopod is a particularly useful teammate, checking a huge threat to Haxorus in Mamoswine while providing Spikes. Roserade is another solid option for a partner, also providing Spikes support while weakening Gigalith, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. If running Sleep Powder, it can also potentially provide Haxorus a setup opportunity.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: First Impression
move 4: Close Combat / Dragon Claw
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set utilizes Haxorus's massive Attack and Outrage's high-Base Power to function as a fast, powerful physical wallbreaker. With Mold Breaker, Earthquake smashes Galarian Weezing and Bronzong while also hitting Doublade, Toxtricity, and Chandelure super effectively. First Impression offers a strong priority attack that allows Haxorus to revenge kill several faster Pokemon, including Venusaur in sun, Celebi, opposing Dragon Dance Haxorus, and Espeon. Close Combat is Haxorus's most reliable source of damage against various presences, including Incineroar, Umbreon, Cobalion, and Gigalith. Dragon Claw provides a safer STAB move in situations where locking into Outrage isn't desired. Poison Jab is also an option for cleanly OHKOing Gardevoir while nailing other Fairy-types like Aromatisse, Slurpuff, and Alcremie, but Gardevoir is the only common one, making it a generally unnecessary alternative.

Choice Band Haxorus is a comfortable fit on offense teams thanks to the many tools it provides, including wallbreaking prowess and strong priority. Cleaners like Lucario, Polteageist, and Chlorophyll Venusaur greatly appreciate the ability to weaken opposing teams Haxorus provides, as well as its revenge killing capabilities against opposing sweepers. Haxorus itself appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Roserade and Rhyperior to more efficiently muscle past its foes. Fire-types like Incineroar and Ninetales make good partners for this set thanks to their ability to handle various Pokemon that may take advantage of Haxorus locking into a move, such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Galarian Weezing. Pivots such as Incineroar and Heliolisk can safely bring Haxorus into play, allowing it to more reliably wallbreak. This particular set can also make a nice fit on Sticky Web offenses with either Ribombee or Araquanid, allowing Haxorus to pose a greater threat to offensive builds.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Hilomilo, 313384]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073]]