Jirachonator

**Jirachonator** is a fusion featured in the Fusion Evolution Under Used Pet Mod. It is a fusion of Jirachi and Turtonator.

## Overview

Jirachonator is one of the most splashable Pokemon in the meta. With great mixed bulk, a typing that checks the ever-terrifying Kyottler, and Rapid Spin, it is an easy fit on a wide range of teams. However, what truly makes this Pokemon excel in the metagame is its access to a nuclear Doom Desire paired with U-Turn. This combination allows Jirachonator to place the opponent into checkmate scenarios and force progress like no other. Just don't rely on this Dragon to do too much- Its extreme 4MSS and low speed leaves it easily overwhelmed, and its overreliance on Draco Meteor for immediate damage lets in a number of dangerous Pokemon for essentially free.

* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

## Sample Sets

**Assault Vest**

```
Jirachonator @ Assault Vest
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Doom Desire
- Draco Meteor
- U-turn
- Rapid Spin / Fire Blast

```

*by earl*

#### Moves

Doom Desire is what makes Jirachonator truly exceptional, as a delayed 140 BP Steel-type attack enables a wide range of breakers like Dredvul and Stoudrago. Draco Meteor gives Jirachonator immediate offensive presence, dealing heavy damage to Pokemon like Mesflame and Dracolix that would otherwise use Jirachonator as fodder to setup hazards. U-Turn gives Jirachonator a slow pivot that can safely bring in any number of offensive Pokemon to abuse the incoming Doom Desire. For the last moveslot, Rapid Spin can be used to compress the hazard removal role, but Jirachonator has a mostly negative matchup against setters, so it's not a very reliable remover. On the other hand, Fire Blast can be used to nail dangerous Steel-types like Cofazor-Mega and Corveot-Mega that would otherwise switch into Jirachonator with no fear.

#### Set Details

Assault Vest gives Jirachonator the special bulk required to consistently check Kyottler. No Speed investment is required on Rapid Spin variants, but 76 Speed EVs is advised on Fire Blast variants to outspeed Cofazor-Mega.

#### Usage Tips

Jirachonator should use its wide range of resistances and great mixed bulk to sponge attacks, setting up Doom Desires in the process. Once a Doom Desire is impending, try to ensure that you can properly checkmate your opponent with the move by bringing in something like Monfoopa-Unbound- There is just about nothing in the metagame that can handle a Hyperspace Fury or Close Combat when a 140 BP Steel attack is impacting on the same turn.

#### Team Options

Assualt Vest Jirachonator fits on basically any balance or bulky offense team. Make sure to pair it with Ground immune Pokemon like Mesflame and Glidol to mitigate the extent to which Ground-types like Yacian-Crowned and Avarupt-Mega can abuse it. As for Doom Desire abusers, virtually any wallbreaker enjoys the support it brings. Even Pokemon like Manicuno-Galar, which shares the same checks as Jirachonator, enjoys the pressure Doom Desire puts on Steel-types.

#### Other Options

Leftovers can be ran in order to access Jirachonator's wide status movepool, but the bulk loss is noticeable. A surprise Shell Smash set with Flash Cannon/Dragon Pulse/Fire Blast could prove to be a successful surprise option, but it is easily revenged by virtually any popular Scarfer and suffers from low BP STAB attacks.

#### Checks and Counters

**Fairy-types**: Ironically, this Steel-type gives up momentum to Fairy-types like Darmearna courtesy of Doom Desire's delayed nature.

**Ground-types:** Ground-types like Jelliswine can easily force out Jirachonator and take the opportunity to set up hazards..

## Gallery

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*by AquaticPanic*