The Good Cores Thread [SMOGON]

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- Pokémon featured: Dragonite/M-Pinsir and Magnezone/Magneton
- Metagame: ORAS OU
- Core type: Offensive
- Sets:

Dragonite @ Lum Berry
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Dance

Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Quick Attack
- Frustration
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance

Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon

(same set for Magneton)

Dragonite is very threatening after a Dragon Dance, but Fairy and Steel types can stop it in its tracks since it usually can't do much to them unless they are weakened. Same goes for Pinsir with Steel types. But what can take care of both of those typings? Magnezone; kills Fairies and also traps Steels and remove them with HP Fire. Magneton is also an option, but it's only recommend on team that are very weak to Weavile and Talonflame since its superior Speed stat allows it to outspeed them when coupled with a Choice Scarf, unlike Magnezone. However, Magnezone is usually better. So basically, you trap and kills the Steels (and kill Fairies if using Dragonite), then you can set up and sweep.