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Dragonite analysis - is it viable?

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Let's discuss a strategy that's been working incredibly well for me lately - Weather Offense!

I've been running a Sun team and the damage output is absolutely insane. Here's the basic concept:

Sun Setter

The Setup:
Lead with Drought Ninetales to automatically set Sun. This boosts Fire-type moves by 50% and activates Chlorophyll on your Grass-types.

Key Pokemon:

  • Ninetales (Drought setter)

  • Venusaur (Chlorophyll sweeper)

  • Charizard (Solar Power variant)

  • Excadrill (Sand Rush for anti-weather)


Sun Sweeper

How It Works:
Under Sun, Venusaur doubles its speed and can outspeed most of the tier. Solar Beam becomes a 1-turn nuke, and Growth gives +2/+2 in Sun. Charizard with Solar Power hits absurdly hard, though the recoil is rough.

Counters to Watch:

  • Rain teams (weather war)

  • Rock-types (Rock Slide spam)

  • Tyranitar (Sand Stream cancels Sun)


Has anyone else been running Sun teams? What's your experience been like?

Liam
Liam
2025年12月9日 19:42
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Liam

Let's discuss a strategy that's been working incredibly well for me lately - Weather Offense!


I've been running a Sun team and the damage output is absolutely insane. Here's the basic concept:


![Sun Setter](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/38.png)


**The Setup:**

Lead with Drought Ninetales to automatically set Sun. This boosts Fire-type moves by 50% and activates Chlorophyll on your Grass-types.


**Key Pokemon:**

1. Ninetales (Drought setter)

2. Venusaur (Chlorophyll sweeper)

3. Charizard (Solar Power variant)

4. Excadrill (Sand Rush for anti-weather)


![Sun Sweeper](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/6.png)


**How It Works:**

Under Sun, Venusaur doubles its speed and can outspeed most of the tier. Solar Beam becomes a 1-turn nuke, and Growth gives +2/+2 in Sun. Charizard with Solar Power hits absurdly hard, though the recoil is rough.


**Counters to Watch:**

- Rain teams (weather war)

- Rock-types (Rock Slide spam)

- Tyranitar (Sand Stream cancels Sun)


Has anyone else been running Sun teams? What's your experience been like?

2025年12月9日 19:42
Linh Wang

This reminds me of when I first started playing. Good times!

2025年12月9日 19:45
Yuki

Finally, someone who gets it!

2025年12月11日 02:16
Riley Watanabe

Great post! I totally agree with this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

2025年12月11日 12:40
Riley Williams

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

2025年12月11日 12:42
Jordan

This reminds me of when I first started playing. Good times!

2025年12月11日 12:43
Avery Johnson

I've been a Normal type specialist since Gen 8, and I can confirm this.

2025年12月11日 12:44
Kenji

Quick question - does this method work in the newer games too?

2025年12月12日 22:51
An Zhang

What would you recommend for beginners starting out with this?

2025年12月12日 22:58
Sophia

What would you recommend for beginners starting out with this?

2025年12月12日 22:59
Mei Liu

This community is amazing. Thanks for being so helpful!

2025年12月13日 02:15
Quinn

Finally, someone who gets it!

2025年12月13日 02:20
Avery Ito

Congrats on the achievement! That's really impressive.

2025年12月13日 02:20
Jing

The nostalgia is hitting hard with this post.

2025年12月13日 17:55
Hyun Anderson

For anyone struggling with this, patience is key. Don't give up!

2025年12月13日 17:55
Sophia

I had a similar experience with Sylveon. It took me ages!

2025年12月14日 02:15
Emma Garcia

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

2025年12月14日 02:15
Sophia Le

Quick question - does this method work in the newer games too?

2025年12月14日 02:18
Mei

For anyone struggling with this, patience is key. Don't give up!

2025年12月14日 02:19
Min

Couldn't agree more. You've hit the nail on the head here.

2025年12月14日 17:02

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