The Best Tera Type for the Unstoppable Koraidon

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time Pokémon enthusiast and avid team builder for the competitive scene, I‘ve analyzed Koraidon extensively to determine the optimal Tera type to transform this mighty paradox Pokémon into an absolute powerhouse. After poring through calculations, battle simulators and extensive playtesting, the definitive Tera type for unlocked Koraidon‘s full potential is undoubtedly Dragon.

I. Key Reasons Why Dragon Koraidon Reigns Supreme

With its phenomenal base 133 Attack, 136 Speed and access to strikes like Outrage and Dragon Claw, Dragon Koraidon hits frighteningly hard while outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame. STAB Dragon attacks paired with its innately high physical stats enable some jaw-dropping damage outputs:

  • Guaranteed OHKO on 4HP/0Def Calyrex-Ice with Outrage
  • Over 50% chance to 2HKO maximum HP Tangrowth with Dragon Claw
  • Devastating wallbreaker against the likes of Toxapex and Slowbro

Defensively, shedding its Psychic weakness means common threats like Tapu Lele fail to dent this rampaging renown. Retaining only a sole Fairy weakness grants Koraidon great defensive utility in eliminating special attackers.

When wielding this draconic power, very few pokemon can stand in Koraidon‘s warpath without being promptly ravaged by its overwhelming offense. With the metagame‘s limited priority, outspeeding threats are also hard-pressed to dent this beast before being eviscerated by a STAB Dragon hit.

II. Crunching Damage Calculations

To provide hard numbers showcasing Dragon Koraidon‘s terrifying strength, here are some damage calcs against key targets:

+2 0 Atk Dragon Tera Koraidon Outrage vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Calyrex-Ice: 516-608 (255 - 299.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO  

+2 0 Atk Dragon Tera Koraidon Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Tangrowth: 162-192 (40.5 - 48%) -- approx. 2HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery

0 Atk Dragon Tera Koraidon Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Slowbro: 124-148 (31.6 - 37.7%) -- 52.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

As demonstrated above, prominent specially-defensive walls struggle enormously to repeatedly tank Koraidon‘s assaults. With entry hazard and/or chip support, Dragon Koraidon readily dismantles bulkier teams.

III. Checks and Counters

While very few pokemon appreciate eating a STAB Dragon hit from this monster, priority Fairy-types like Azumarill‘s Play Rough or Tapu Koko‘s Dazzling Gleam can revenge kill Dragon Koraidon after some prior damage. Removing said checks enables it to rampage freely so packing partners to handle them is vital.

Ground and Electric Tera types also work situationally to net surprise KOs but Dragon‘s phenomenal STAB moves generally provide the best blanket coverage alongside Koraidon‘s motor-like speed.

For the optimal Tera type to push Koraidon‘s duel offensive stats to their utmost limits, Dragon synergizes flawlessly to amplify its raw talent to demolish unprepared teams. Very few pokemon can switch into this whirling onslaught without promptly fainting to its terrifying might!

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions or thoughts on maximizing Koraidon‘s potential!

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