Hydrapple Set Ideas for VGC Battles

Summary

In Pokémon Champions | VGC Battles & Tournaments a member asks for Hydrapple set ideas and viability in the current meta. The announcement covers TR dragon cheer experiments using Hydrapple with Mega Feraligatr and Hydreigon for crit boosting and pollen puff support, plus Zard X and Aurora Veil setup options. It invites community feedback on creative builds and tournament viability.

Original Post

I have a lovely shiny hydrapple named Fuji I spent hours hunting for and I love him. I want him to enjoy the taste of victory. But I’m having some trouble finding a role/set that feels good for him. What are your guys thoughts on Hydrapple potential?

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It's not great in the current meta

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That being said you can use it in tr

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Fickle beam/pollen puff etc

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Yea I know it’s defensive typing is straight ass in this current meta, I’m messing with some goofy ways to use him tho

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I’m currently experimenting with using a TR dragon cheer set, with mega feraligatr and hydreigon to boost crit ratio and support with pollen puff

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Could run him with zard x

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Set aurora veil w A9 then swap to zard x and give dragon cheer and Ddance

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