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Kingdra + Froslass Offensive Core
Description: Kingdra is a very underrated mon, and even though he isn't the greatest thing ever, I've been running him with Froslass on a Rain Hyper Offense team and they suprisingly make a very good offensive core. Kingdra is pretty damn strong under Rain, but there are some mons that can take at least one of one of his STABs even in the Rain. I listed the mons that could live from S to B- ranks here.
Suicune
Mega Swampert
Florges
Gyarados
Feraligatr
Zapdos
Whimsicott
Reuniclus
Mega Blastoise
Shaymin
Empoleon
Snorlax
Regular Swampert
Slowking
Tentacruel
Alomomola
Roserade
Cresselia
Mega Abomasnow
Bronzong
Chesnaught
Escavalier (Only if Assault Vest)
Hoopa
Porygon2
Jellicent
Umbreon
Blissey
Mandibuzz
Mega Swampert
Florges
Gyarados
Feraligatr
Zapdos
Whimsicott
Reuniclus
Mega Blastoise
Shaymin
Empoleon
Snorlax
Regular Swampert
Slowking
Tentacruel
Alomomola
Roserade
Cresselia
Mega Abomasnow
Bronzong
Chesnaught
Escavalier (Only if Assault Vest)
Hoopa
Porygon2
Jellicent
Umbreon
Blissey
Mandibuzz
Those are all mons that are at worst 2HKOed by one of Kingdra's STAB moves. Out of all of these 27 Pokemon, 22 are grounded, meaning they are vulnerable to Spikes damage. This makes Froslass a great partner for Kingdra, as it's a great Spiker that fits well on offensive teams, the type of teams Kingdra fits best on. Froslass can also use Destiny Bond to potentially remove an offensive or defensive threat out of the game, helping the team. While Rain teams are usually meant to batter the opposing team with powerful moves, the hazard support that Froslass brings is still very appreciated, as it can wear down switchins very nicely so Rain abusers like Kingdra and Mega Swampert can wallbreak or sweep much easier.
Just look at this calc against an offensive Whimsicott:
252+ SpA Life Orb Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott in Rain: 195-230 (74.7 - 88.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Now look at it after some Spikes:
252+ SpA Life Orb Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott in Rain: 195-230 (74.7 - 88.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
252+ SpA Life Orb Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott in Rain: 195-230 (74.7 - 88.1%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after 2 layers of Spikes
252+ SpA Life Orb Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott in Rain: 195-230 (74.7 - 88.1%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after 3 layers of Spikes
The calcs show that the Spikes damage comes a big way in the long run, leading to a very high chance of OHKOing Whimsicott after some rounds of Spikes. As this core is meant for being used on a Rain team, good partners for Rain teams are recommended. Tornadus and Bronzong are effective setters of Rain, and Rain abusers such as Mega Swampert, Omastar, and Kabutops are also appreciated as they like the Spikes damage wearing down their checks and counters, and they can break down the opposing team so Kingdra or another Rain abuser can sweep. Overall, this is a really fun core to use as Rain is a super fun and underused playstyle, so I hope you like it!
Kingdra @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 40 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Draco Meteor
- Surf / Dragon Pulse
Froslass @ Focus Sash
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Icy Wind / Thunder Wave
EDIT: The spread on Kingdra is to outspeed Choice Scarf Infernape in Rain, you can shave off some Speed EVs into HP though as Scarf Nape isn't that common anymore.
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 40 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Draco Meteor
- Surf / Dragon Pulse
Froslass @ Focus Sash
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Icy Wind / Thunder Wave
EDIT: The spread on Kingdra is to outspeed Choice Scarf Infernape in Rain, you can shave off some Speed EVs into HP though as Scarf Nape isn't that common anymore.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/uu-331416239 This is a replay of one of my friends who I gave the team to use on ladder showcasing the team and core nicely, as the Spikes damage helps his team wear down the bulky mons of the other team, like the Porygon2 and Mega Blastoise.