Top 5 Dragon-Type Pokemon to Beat Mewtwo in Brilliant Diamond (Tier List)

Mewtwo is a formidable opponent in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, especially post-game. Its powerful psychic attacks can sweep unprepared teams. While various strategies exist, utilizing Dragon-type Pokemon, resistant to Mewtwo's Psychic attacks and capable of dealing super-effective damage (with moves like Dragon Claw or Outrage against Mewtwo holding its weakness type), can be highly effective.

This guide presents a tier list of the top 5 Dragon-type Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond, considering their availability, stats, movepool, and overall effectiveness against Mewtwo.

## Tier List Criteria

* **Availability:** How easily obtainable is the Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond?

* **Stats:** Does the Pokemon have the necessary stats (Attack, Special Attack, Speed) to effectively battle Mewtwo?

* **Movepool:** Can the Pokemon learn powerful Dragon-type moves and other coverage moves to deal with different threats?

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** How well does the Pokemon's type matchup and movepool fare against Mewtwo's potential movesets?

## Top 5 Dragon-Type Pokemon for Mewtwo in Brilliant Diamond

1. **Garchomp (S-Tier)**


* **Availability:** Relatively easy to obtain as a Gabite in Wayward Cave.

* **Stats:** Excellent Attack and Speed, making it a powerful physical attacker.

* **Movepool:** Learns Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Outrage, and Swords Dance, providing powerful offensive options.

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** Garchomp's Speed allows it to outspeed and potentially OHKO Mewtwo with a boosted Dragon Claw or Outrage. Ground typing provides immunity to Electric attacks.

2. **Dragonite (A-Tier)**


* **Availability:** Requires patience, evolving from Dratini obtained in Mt. Coronet's hidden lake or the Trophy Garden after obtaining the National Dex.

* **Stats:** High Attack and Special Attack, offering versatile offensive options.

* **Movepool:** Can learn Outrage, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Fire Punch, and Thunder Punch, providing excellent coverage.

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** Dragonite's bulk and diverse movepool allow it to withstand some of Mewtwo's attacks and retaliate effectively. Its Multiscale ability provides extra survivability.

3. **Kingdra (B-Tier)**


* **Availability:** Requires trading a Seadra holding a Dragon Scale.

* **Stats:** Balanced Special Attack and Special Defense. It is a fairly fast Pokemon

* **Movepool:** Can learn Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Agility.

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** Kingdra's Dragon/Water typing provides good neutral coverage. Its speed can be advantageous, but it may lack the raw power of Garchomp or Dragonite.

4. **Flygon (C-Tier)**


* **Availability:** Evolves from Vibrava, found in Route 228, giving it later availability

* **Stats:** Decent Attack and Special Attack, but lower than other options. High speed is helpful.

* **Movepool:** Learns Dragon Claw, Earthquake, and U-Turn.

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** Flygon is a mixed attacker that can utilize both Dragon Claw and Earthquake. Flygon doesn't have the necessary bulk or offensive stats to easily take down Mewtwo.

5. **Dialga (D-Tier)**


* **Availability:** Legendary Pokemon, available in the main story.

* **Stats:** High Special Attack and Defense.

* **Movepool:** Learns Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, and Flash Cannon.

* **Matchup against Mewtwo:** While Dialga is strong, its Steel/Dragon typing means it is weak to Fighting attacks. Dialga is not optimal. Dragon is only super effective if mewtwo is holding its type weakness, which is not guaranteed.

## Conclusion

While other Dragon-types exist in Brilliant Diamond, these 5 offer the best combination of availability, stats, movepool, and matchup against Mewtwo. Garchomp stands out as the top choice due to its exceptional Attack and Speed, while Dragonite provides versatility and survivability.

What are your favorite Dragon-type Pokemon to use in Brilliant Diamond, and what strategies do you employ against Mewtwo?

Ooh, interesting topic! I'm curious to see your list, especially since Dragonite isn't available until post-game and can be tough to train up quickly. I've had some luck with Kingdra, but maybe I'm missing some better options!