In this guide, we will learn about the best ways players can handle Miraidon, the mascot of Pokemon Violet, in VGC.
The mascot of Pokemon Violet, Miraidon has been an omnipresent threat in the VGC sceneever since it was legal. Base 135 Special Attack and Speed, Electric/Dragon dual typing, and an ability that sets up Electric Terrain and gives it a damage boost — all of these make Miraidon a Pokemon to fear.
In this guide, we will look at the few options available to players for checking this electric dragon motorbike.
How To Deal With Miraidon in VGC
WhileCalyrex Shadow Riderhas higher Special Attack and Speed, Miraidon gets a massive damage boost to its Electric moves that gives it on-par offensive capabilities. Its ability Hadron Engine gives it a 1.33x damage boost in Electric Terrain, which it also sets up. Add in the Terrain and STAB boosts, and the Electric moves from Miraidon hit like Thor’s hammer.
However, unlike Calyrex Shadow Rider, its defenses are not hampered by its offensive potential. Miraidon has 100/100/115 defenses, which do not make it very bulky for a Restricted Legendary compared to something likeCalyrex Ice Rideror Lunala. But it gives it enough bulk so that it can shrug off a few hits and use a Choice Specs for another damage boost.
Best Pokemon to Counter Miraidon in VGC
Realistically speaking, there aren’t any Pokemon in the meta that hard counter Miraidon and perform other vital roles to justify putting them on your team. However, there are certain Pokemon that can check Miraidon in different ways in VGC:
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