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Articuno:
>slow bulky ice type
>4x weak to sneaky pebbles
>mediocre attacking stats
>at least has roost and freeze dry
Becomes:
>slowish but bulky enough amazing special attacker
>good enough special attack stat to rival kyurem
>acess to two great stabs (especially freeze dry), frost breath to deal with calm mind setters, decent enough coverage in water pulse and hidden power ground and fighting
>still has recovery
>has agility to deal with mediocre speed, tailwind for teammate support when almost finished
Here's a set:
Articuno @ Life Orb
Pressure, Modest, 252 SpA 252 Spe 4 SpD
- Hurricane
- Freeze-Dry/Frost Breath
- Hidden Power Ground
- Agility
>after one agility boost it reaches 638 and almost outspeeds everyone and their mothers, including too many choice scarfers
>252+ SpA Life Orb Articuno Freeze-Dry vs. 184 HP / 0 SpD Mega Blastoise: 283-335 (82 - 97.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
>252+ SpA Life Orb Articuno Freeze-Dry vs. +1 252 HP / 0 SpD Suicune: 190-226 (47 - 55.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
>252+ SpA Life Orb Articuno Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mamoswine: 376-445 (104.1 - 123.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
>252+ SpA Life Orb Articuno Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Florges: 172-203 (47.7 - 56.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
pretty much singlehandedly either ohkos or 2hkos all of UU
