Movesets et sets compétitifs de Fraxure

Fraxure can boost itself through Dragon Dance or Swords Dance in order to act as sweeper or wallbreaker. Swords Dance enables Fraxure to break through walls like Galarian Corsola and Tangela, while Dragon Dance allows Fraxure to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame. Outrage is Fraxure's main attack and strongest STAB move, allowing it to hit a large portion of the metagame, most notably Gurdurr, Mareanie, and Vullaby. Superpower enables Fraxure to OHKO Steel-types that otherwise easily sponge Outrage, like Ferroseed at +2. Stomping Tantrum can also be an option to hit Steel- and Fire-types like Metang, Klang, and Carkol without risking a Defense drop. Poison Jab is Fraxure's most reliable attack against Fairy-types like Clefairy and Togetic, which are immune to Outrage. Scale Shot allows Fraxure to break Focus Sash users like Abra while boosting its Speed, allowing it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame. This Fraxure set functions best mid- to late-game where it can more easily set up and revenge kill threats that are in range. If Fraxure wants to clean with Dragon Dance, it should avoid spamming Outrage when Fairy- and Steel-types are still active and healthy, as they can easily end its sweep. Pokemon like Roselia and Gurdurr are great partners, as they can threaten these types respectively. Other wallbreakers such as Raboot and Choice Band Piloswine are also good additions, as they can weaken down the opposing team into Fraxure's range. Entry hazard setter like Galarian Corsola, Ferroseed, and Roselia are also good partners as they can help wear down threats with Stealth Rock or Spikes damage for threats to be in range of being KOed. Additionally, using Pokemon that can prevent hazards from being set like Hattrem is also encouraged, as Fraxure needs to be kept healthy to function properly. Hattrem can also heal Fraxure to full with Healing Wish to give it a second chance at sweeping. When running Swords Dance, Fraxure benefits from Sticky Web setters like Charjabug that can help lower the Speed of Choice Scarf users that may threaten Fraxure such as Krokorok and Lampent. Dual screens setters such as Morgrem are also good support, as they can help Fraxure set up more easily.

Fraxure is an incredible wallbreaker in the NFE metagame thanks to its high Attack stat and above average Speed, allowing it to outspeed other wallbreakers like Rufflet, Roselia, and Lampent. Outrage is Fraxure's strongest STAB attack, allowing it to 2HKO physical walls such as Galarian Corsola and physically defensive Machoke, while Dragon Claw is used to put switch-ins in range of Outrage without getting locked in. Superpower is used to hit Steel-types that resist Fraxure's STAB attacks like Ferroseed and Klang, while Stomping Tantrum is also an option that allows Fraxure to hit Metang and Klang without lowering its stats. First Impression is Fraxure's only priority move and is used to revenge kill threats, most notably Abra and Thwackey. Choice Band Fraxure functions best early- to mid-game by punching holes through the opponent's team. Outrage is Fraxure's strongest attack and usually its go-to move when Fairy-types are removed and Steel-types in are in range; therefore, it is encouraged to pair Fraxure with wallbreakers that can deal with these Pokemon, such as Roselia, Piloswine, and Raboot. Fraxure also benefits from entry hazard setters like Clefairy, Roselia, and Ferroseed, as they can put threats in range of being KOed. Fraxure can be revenge killed by Piloswine and faster attackers like Raboot and Electabuzz, so walls such as Galarian Corsola and Klang are good partners. Knock Off users like Tangela, Thwackey, and Vullaby are also good partners, as they can remove Eviolite from threats and put them in range for Fraxure to KO. They can also function as pivots, allowing Fraxure in safely.

Moves Outrage is Fraxure's strongest STAB move that hits anything that doesn't resist it hard, like defensive Golem and Gourgeist-XL. Stomping Tantrum helps Fraxure to break past the Steel-types of the tier like Bronzor, Mawile, Pawniard, and Metang. Poison Jab hits the Fairy-types that are immune to Outrage like Granbull, Mr. Mime, and Shiinotic. Low Kick hits bulkier Pokemon like Lickilicky, Bouffalant, and Golem. Dragon Claw is a STAB option that can be used over Low Kick. It's not as powerful as Outrage, but Fraxure won't be locked into it and can switch out after one use. Set Details An Adamant nature and an EV spread of 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe is preferred for attacking power, but Jolly can be chosen to outspeed foes like Komala and Butterfree. Mold Breaker ignores other abilities like Bronzor's Levitate and Pyukumuku's Unaware, which reinforces Fraxure's capabilities as a wallbreaker. Usage Tips Outrage is best not used until all Steel- and Fairy-types are out of commission, so as to avoid being locked into it against a foe that resists or is immune to it. Instead, using Dragon Claw is preferred until said foes are gone. Fraxure also doesn't like being locked into Outrage against more offensive teams, since it becomes an easier target for revenge killers such as Floatzel and Electivire. Predicting switch-ins and catching them with the appropriate coverage move or double switching into a teammate in order to avoid these situations will be important. For example, Stomping Tantrum should be used to hit Mawile and Bronzor, while Low Kick should be used for Golem and Lickilicky. Fraxure should only stay in if can ensure an OHKO or a 2HKO against the current foe or a potential incoming threat. Bringing Fraxure in via a slow Volt Switch, U-turn, or Parting Shot is recommended so as to limit the damage it takes as much as possible. Double switching when the opponent is expected to bring in a passive threat like Mareanie is also a good way to bring in Fraxure. It doesn't like being in for long periods of time so as to keep itself healthy for wallbreaking. Because Fraxure is using a Choice Band, it needs to be wary of potential opportunities it can create for setup sweepers if it's locked into the wrong move. For example, if Low Kick is used, Rain Dance Swanna can come in and set up. Keeping Fraxure away from Knock Off users like Komala is wise so it doesn't risk losing its Choice Band and its wallbreaking capabilities with it. Trick and Switcheroo users like Floatzel and Rotom-S can also take away its Choice Band. Team Options Fraxure fits best on offensive teams in need of a strong physical wallbreaker that resists elemental move types like Fire, Grass, Water, and Electric. While it has the moves to deal with Fairy- and Steel-types, Fraxure cannot always take them on in case it predicts incorrectly. Therefore, having a Poison- or Fighting-type like Curse Muk or Silvally-Fighting as a teammate helps it out greatly. Additional good teammates include Magnet Pull Alolan Golem and Probopass, which can trap Steel-types for Fraxure. Entry hazard removal is critical to keeping Fraxure healthy, so having a teammate that can perform this role like Komala, Sandslash, or Silvally-Poison is highly beneficial. Teammates such as Combusken, Simisear, and Poliwrath that can take care of the Ice-types of the tier like Avalugg, Beartic, Regice, and Glaceon are appreciated. Bringing Fraxure in through a Volt Switch, U-turn, or Parting Shot user like Electivire or Silvally-Fighting limits the damage it takes and give it more chances to wallbreak. Entry hazard setters like Mareanie, Golem, and Bronzor can set Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock to wear down the opposing teams and make Fraxure's wallbreaking job easier. Setup sweepers like Combusken and Swanna make for great teammates, since Fraxure can break down walls like Lickilicky or Pyukumuku that would otherwise halt their sweeping chances. Revenge killers like Kadabra and Choice Scarf Electivire can pick off Fraxure, so teammates that can deal with these threats like Bouffalant, Granbull, and Choice Scarf Mr. Mime are appreciated. Mr. Mime can also use Healing Wish to restore any lost HP or unwanted status condition that Fraxure has incurred. Lastly, teammates that can absorb Knock Off like Silvally-Fighting, Granbull, and Mawile help Fraxure out greatly.

Moves Stomping Tantrum hits annoying Steel-types like Bronzor, Mawile, and Metang. Low Kick is a decent alternative to Stomping Tantrum that allows Fraxure to hit bulky Normal- and Rock-types like Lickilicky, Bouffalant, and Golem harder. Poison Jab gives Fraxure a fighting chance against Fairy-types like Mr. Mime, Granbull, and Shiinotic. Set Details 252 EVs in Attack and Speed maximize Fraxure's damage output and speed, which helps it to sweep. With a Jolly nature, Fraxure can outspeed threats like Floatzel and Simipour after a Dragon Dance boost and hit them before they can retaliate with their respective Ice-type moves. If running an Adamant nature, Fraxure can 2HKO defensive Golem after Stealth Rock and a Dragon Dance boost. Mold Breaker is a blessing for Fraxure, as it lets it bypass otherwise problematic abilities like Bronzor's Levitate and Pyukumuku's Unaware. Eviolite is the recommended item to give this set a much-needed boost in its Defense and Special Defense. Alternatively, Dragonium Z turns Outrage into Devastating Drake, granting Fraxure a one-time nuke for physically defensive threats like Golem, Gourgeist-XL, and Poliwrath. Usage Tips Dragon Dance should be used mid- or -late game in order to maximize Fraxure's effectiveness. Ensuring that all of the opponent's Fairy- and Steel-types are gone is essential before using Outrage so as to avoid being locked into it and leaving Fraxure open to status afflictions. Other checks to Fraxure like physically defensive Golem also must be weakened for Outrage to be effective. Ensuring that all entry hazards are gone is also essential for Fraxure's sweeping chances, since it has no reliable recovery, and poison from Toxic Spikes puts it on a timer. Bringing Fraxure in via a pivot should always be the norm, since preserving its HP will be of the utmost importance for its sweeping chances. Fraxure values its Eviolite and would rather not have it removed via Knock Off, Trick, or Switcheroo. Therefore, keeping it away from the likes of Mr. Mime and Floatzel is very wise. Aside from the downside of losing its Eviolite, Fraxure doesn't want to stomach a Knock Off from Komala anyway. Fraxure will generally want to set up on Choice-locked Pokemon, like Floatzel using a Water-type move and Electivire locked into Wild Charge or Flamethrower, or Pokemon with a severely lowered attacking stat, like Zebstrika after it has used Overheat, since any follow-up move used by such Pokemon will not hit Fraxure very hard due to its Eviolite. Team Options Safe entry onto the field is a must for every time Fraxure attempts to set up. Slow pivots that can use U-turn and Volt Switch, like Komala and Alolan Golem, can bring Fraxure in safely. Having the field free of entry hazards is something else that Fraxure appreciates. Examples of teammates that can help with hazard control include Komala, Sandslash, Swanna, and Rotom-S, while Mareanie and Muk can absorb Toxic Spikes for Fraxure. Having entry hazards on the opponent's side of the field gives Fraxure an easier time sweeping, so Stealth Rock setters like Golem, Bronzor, Mawile, and Metang pair well. Since Fraxure is a setup sweeper and runs the risk of getting a nasty status affliction, having a cleric on the team like Healing Wish Mr. Mime, Heal Bell + Wish Lickilicky, or even Heal Bell Granbull can be beneficial to give it a second chance at sweeping. Since Will-O-Wisp from Gourgeist-XL derails any hopes of Fraxure sweeping the opposing team, Pokemon that can absorb burns or beat Gourgeist-XL make for great teammates. Examples include Z-Rain Dance Swanna, Combusken, and Rapidash. Choice Scarf users like Swanna, Electivire, Rapidash, and Silvally can all can be a headache for Fraxure, as they can outspeed Adamant sets even after two Dragon Dances. Therefore, teammates like defensive Golem, Choice Scarf Electivire, and Mareanie help Fraxure greatly, since they can deal with these threats. A teammate that can provide dual screens support like Electrode or Meowstic is great for Fraxure, especially if it's on a hyper offensive team, to give it that extra bulk needed to stomach more hits while setting up.

Moves Outrage completely destroys everything in its path bar Steel-types and Fairies. Superpower hits most Steel-types for good damage, as well as threats like Piloswine that can barely tank an Outrage. Iron Tail provides key coverage on Mega Audino while also hitting Mawile without having to lower Fraxure's Attack and Defense. Dragon Claw gives Fraxure a more reliable STAB move that still hits fairly hard and doesn't lock Fraxure in, which makes it a bit more spammable than Outrage. Set Details A simple spread of maximum Attack and Speed with a Choice Band is used to maximize Fraxure's damage output and Speed. An Adamant nature is preferred on this set to further bolster Fraxure's jaw-dropping power. Despite this, Jolly is still a very good option, allowing Fraxure to outrun neutral-natured base 70s such as Samurott and Ludicolo. Mold Breaker ignores Solid Rock from the likes of Carracosta. Usage Tips Being a user of Choice Band, Fraxure will be employing more of a hit-and-run tactic, but it can stay in and sacrifice itself if there is a clear opening for a teammate to clean up. Fraxure should be brought into battle with pivoting moves or on weak resisted hits due to this set's lack of Eviolite. Fraxure is free to spam its STAB moves if the opponent is not carrying a Steel- or Fairy-type. However, in the case that the opponent is carrying a Steel- or Fairy-type, Fraxure should mostly use its coverage moves to hit them on the switch. Likewise, Outrage should be used sparingly or not at all if the opponent happens to be carrying a Fairy-type. Fraxure should also be wary of locking itself into Outrage against more offensive teams, as doing so will make it an easy target for revenge killers. Team Options Like any other offensive Pokemon, Fraxure appreciates entry hazard support from the likes of Mesprit, Rhydon, and Garbodor to wear down its switch-ins. Scyther appreciates this set's ability to wear down certain physical walls, including Rhydon and Mawile, and can use U-turn to bring Fraxure in safely. Though this set is very powerful, Fraxure likes having a teammate that it can fall back on to deal with bulky Steel- and Fairy-types, such as Magmortar or Pyroar. Sticky Web support from Smeargle is a decent option for this set, allowing Fraxure to threaten offensive Pokemon such as Tauros, Pyroar, and Jynx a bit better. Fraxure also appreciates speed control from Thunder Wave users such as Liepard, Xatu, and Miltank that can neuter offensive Pokemon. Due to this set's lack of Eviolite, Pokemon with pivoting moves, such as Scyther, Mesprit, and Lanturn, are especially important in order for Fraxure to switch in safely.

Moves Dragon Dance turns Fraxure from shoddy to potent in one turn, boosting its Attack and Speed by one stage each and letting it take on offensive teams. Outrage is an insanely powerful STAB move that easily 2HKOes most neutral defensive Pokemon after a boost. Dragon Claw is a good alternative over Outrage, as it doesn't lock Fraxure in; it does miss out on a lot of KOs, though, which is a problem because many Pokemon will be able to take a hit and KO back thanks to Fraxure's unsatisfactory bulk. Superpower covers Rock- and especially Steel-types, such as Rhydon, Klinklang, Ferroseed, and Aggron. Iron Tail nails Fairy-types such as Mega Audino and Clefairy while also providing a decently powerful option if you don't want to lock Fraxure into Outrage. It's also a decent move for targeting Mawile without lowering Fraxure's Attack and Defense. Taunt is a nice option in the last moveslot for shutting down passive defensive Pokemon such as Musharna, Altaria, and Vileplume. Set Details The given EV spread maximizes Fraxure's attacking power and Speed. A Jolly nature enables Fraxure to outrun maximum Speed Swellow, Floatzel, Tauros, and Archeops after using Dragon Dance. An Adamant nature could be used for more power, but Fraxure will miss out on the aforementioned threats, though it notably still manages to outspeed Pyroar at +1. Eviolite gives Fraxure a solid amount of bulk, which allows it to set up on a greater variety of Pokemon and survive weaker priority moves. Life Orb can be used for a significant boost in power; although forgoing Eviolite greatly restricts Fraxure's setup opportunities, Life Orb does grant Fraxure the ability to reliably 2HKO Mega Audino with Iron Tail at +1 with even a Jolly nature. Usage Tips Fraxure generally shouldn't be brought into battle until its checks have been removed or sufficiently weakened, although this can be skipped over if Fraxure is needed to wear down a teammate's checks or if a teammate is carrying Healing Wish. Fraxure still has a decent amount of bulk with Eviolite, which can allow it to take weaker attacks and priority moves, such as Gurdurr's Mach Punch, Skuntank's Sucker Punch, and Samurott's Aqua Jet, depending on how much HP Fraxure has left after boosting up. Likewise, Fraxure can survive some powerful attacks when carrying an Eviolite, such as Life Orb Tauros's Rock Climb, but this should only be done if the opponent no longer carries any priority move users. If one opts for Life Orb on Fraxure, it should usually be played more aggressively and used to punch holes for a teammate to take advantage of. Though Fraxure doesn't get a ton of setup opportunities, some Pokemon Fraxure is able to set up on include Vileplume, Claydol, Prinplup, Pelipper, Roselia, and other defensive Pokemon that Fraxure can threaten at +1. Team Options This set appreciates entry hazard support from the likes of Mesprit, Garbodor, and Ferroseed to guarantees KOs on defensive Pokemon that could otherwise survive a hit and KO Fraxure. Additionally, Stealth Rock secures the 2HKO with +1 Iron Tail on Mega Audino, one of Fraxure's biggest checks. Fraxure likes having teammates that can deal with or weaken Mawile and Mega Audino, especially when you account for Iron Tail's shaky accuracy. Swords Dance Charizard and Klinklang can set up on Mega Audino, Mawile itself can switch into and set up on Mega Audino, and Fire-types such as Magmortar and Pyroar can deal with Mawile nicely. Because Mega Audino and Mawile both have ways of boosting their stats, a defensive answer, such as a Weezing or Skuntank with Taunt, could ensure that Fraxure's team isn't swept after Fraxure is forced out. Fraxure isn't able to switch into much besides passive Water- and Grass-types; therefore, Pokemon such as Scyther, Lanturn, Swellow, and Musharna are helpful to bring Fraxure in through pivoting moves without taking unwanted damage. Memento support from the likes of Jumpluff, Skuntank, and Mismagius is useful to give Fraxure a much easier time setting up. In a similar vein, Healing Wish users such as Mesprit and Lilligant can bestow Fraxure a second chance to sweep, especially if it has been crippled with a status condition.

As opposed to a setup sweeper, this set aims to hit hard and switch out, keeping up offensive pressure. It also OHKOes the popular users of Stealth Rock and Sturdy. Fraxure also boasts perfect coverage in only a few moves, giving it the edge over other Choice Band users, namely Braviary. Outrage is chosen as the primary STAB move, seriously denting many Pokemon. Superpower is chosen over Low Kick here; its sheer power can KO many Steel-types, including Probopass and Bastiodon, and also fits this set's hit and run nature. Aqua Tail is chosen for its ability to reliably OHKO Golem, as well as for hitting Golurk super effectively when Outrage is risky. Finally, as no additional coverage is needed, Dragon Claw is in the final moveslot to provide a reliable STAB move over Outrage, although it is considerably weaker. An Adamant nature is chosen here to provide the highest Attack stat attainable to hit hard with Choice Band. A Jolly nature is usable, however, to outspeed neutral nature Samurott and Ludicolo; however, the extra Attack provided by an Adamant nature is preferred here. Mold Breaker is the chosen ability to bypass Sturdy, which allows Superpower to OHKO Bastiodon. Low Kick is a usable option over Superpower for its lack of stat drops, but the latter's hit-and-run nature and power is preferable on this set. As Fraxure can struggle with Steel-types, Pokemon such as Sawk are immensely helpful to deal with them. As Fraxure is used to OHKO Stealth Rock users, Pokemon that appreciate the lack of said hazard, such as Swellow, benefit from Fraxure's support. Samurott is also useful to remove Regirock and Armaldo, the two Stealth Rock users that Fraxure cannot OHKO. Powerful physical attackers, such as Zangoose, Samurott, and Sawk, also appreciate Fraxure's ability to bypass said walls. To remove Alomomola and Tangela, Spikes support from Cacturne or Garbodor is greatly appreciated. Additionally, a Pokemon with a trapping ability, such as Probopass or Gothorita, can trap and remove threats such as Bastiodon and Alomomola, respectively. As Fraxure is slow, paralysis support from the likes of Regirock, Regice, or Volbeat is also appreciated to remove faster threats. Finally, a slow user of U-turn or Volt Switch, such as Eelektross, is useful to bring Fraxure in safely.

This set is Fraxure's most common and most dangerous set. Thanks to Dragon Dance, it can boost its high Attack and subpar Speed to formidable levels. With great coverage in just two moves, Fraxure can easily sweep teams after just one boost. It also stands out from Altaria with its much stronger firepower. Dragon Dance boosts Fraxure's Speed and power. Outrage is the STAB move of choice, hitting nearly everything for heavy damage, especially after a boost. Low Kick is the preferred coverage move, hitting Steel-types such as Bastiodon and Probopass for great damage. Finally, the last slot is up to the player's needs. Taunt allows Fraxure to set up on threats such as Alomomola, while Substitute allows it to evade Sucker Punch from Skuntank. Keep in mind, however, that Fraxure can take a Sucker Punch, so Substitute is not as necessary. Maximum EV values are invested into Attack and Speed to utilize Dragon Dance as effectively as possible. A Jolly nature is chosen here so that Fraxure can outspeed Swellow after one boost. However, an Adamant nature with an EV spread of 56 HP / 252 Atk / 200 Spe is possible to hit harder, as well as catching base 100 Speed Pokemon, such as Charizard, after one boost; however, being able to outspeed Swellow is generally much more important. The item here depends on the player's needs; Eviolite provides Fraxure with more bulk to set up Dragon Dance effectively, while Life Orb provides more power if bulk is not needed. Superpower is an option over Low Kick if Mawile poses a bigger problem than other Steel-types, but the Attack drop is counterproductive to the set's purpose. Likewise, Dragon Claw, Dual Chop, and Aqua Tail are all perfectly acceptable alternatives, although none of them are as good as the moves listed in the set. Swords Dance is also a decent boosting move alongside Dragon Dance. As Fraxure does have issues with Steel-types, such as Metang and Mawile, a Pokemon like Sawk is greatly appreciated to deal with said Steel-types. A dual screens user, such as Gardevoir or Musharna, is also immensely helpful to allow Fraxure to attain boosts more easily. Finally, this set pairs well with powerful attackers, such as Zangoose and Swellow, due to their wallbreaking capabilities.