WHich would have more defence? Evolite Vibrava or Flygon?
I think it's actually Flygon, but I'm not sure.
Overview
Flygon is a cool Pokémon, to say the least. Just a pity it's outclassed by Garchomp. It's got a reasonably good movepool. (not the best but it gets the job done.) With the massive power creep of Generation 5, Flygon actually went down a tier, where it can perform to it's fullest as a top threat in UU. With a solid 100/80/100 offences, it performs quite well as a choice abuser, while 80/80/80 defences isn't the worst out there.
Abilities
Levitate: is Flygon's only ability, and is what gives Flygon an niche over Garchomp. This ability gives you an immunity to the ever-present Ground type type attacks, as well as Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Overal, a cool ability.
Choicegon.
Nature: Adamant
Item: Choice Scarf/Choice Band
EVs: 4HP/252Atk/252Spd
Earthquake
Outrage
U-turn
Fire Punch
Standard Physical Flygon. Unresisted sans Air Balloon Heatran.
Outrage is powerful, just beware the confusion and inability to switch ( and change attack, but that doesn't matter because of your Choice item.)
Earthquake is
Earthquake : strong, reliable, and a brilliant STAB attack.
U-turn is for scouting.
Fire Punch gets rid of Ices that are without Ice Shard.
Nice glasses, these!
Nature: Modest/ Timid
Item: Choice Specs
EVs: 4 HP/252 Sp.Atk/252 Spd
Earth Power
Draco Meteor
Fire Blast/ Flamethrower
Hidden Power [Rock]/ Giga Drain
Another Standard Choice, this set works like the previous set, just off Flygon's Sp.Atk instead.
Draco Meteor is your Dragon STAB, just don't use it if you want to keep in for a long time.
Earth Power is your secondary STAB, and hits many Pokémon for SE damage.
Fire Blast is to dispose of Ice Types, while
Flamethrower is there if you don't like
Fire Blasts accuracy.
Hidden Power [Rock] gives Pseudo EdgeQuake coverage,
Giga Drain is there for recovery while still doing damage.
Mixgon
Nature: Naive/Hasty
Item Life Orb
EVs 128 Atk/ 128 Sp.Atk/ 252 Spe
Earthquake
Draco Meteor
Fire Blast
Rock Slide/Stone Edge
A Mixed one this time. This set runs similarly to the others just being able to counter some of its previous counters.
Earthquake is the best attack in the game.
Draco Meteor is incredibly powerful.
Fire Blast is powerful and gets rid of Ice types trying to kill you.
Stone Edge gives you EdgeQuake coverage, while
Rock Slide is there if you don't like the accuracy.
Other Options
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Dragon Claw can be used if you don't like Outrage's confusion.
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Hone Claws can be used on a boosting set with Stone Edge on it but Flygon isn't bulky enough to take hits so it is quite risky.
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Quick Attack could be used as it's Flygon's only priority move but it doesn't do much damage without Choice Band and Hone Claws.
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Solarbeam can be used on Sunny Day Team
Partners
Ninetales can used if your in OU as he can boost Fire Blast's power and gives you 1 turn SolarBeam. A smash Passer can come in handy on any set.
Checks and Counters
Weavile and Mamoswine work exceptionally well. They also have Ice Shard to out speed the common Choice Scarf set.
Bulky Waters can take a hit and strike back with Ice Beam. Speaking of ice type moves, any ice type attack will most likely OHKO him. If you want to KO a Flygon, use an Ice type move.
Air Balloon Heatran isn't hurt much by anything you throw at it, just watch out if your Air Balloon popped. It can also strike back with a strong Hidden Power Ice.
Opinion
Flygon is a cool Pokémon. Again, pity it's outclassed by Garchomp.
Prediction for next week
Weavile.