Synergy
Prankster Tailwind turns Dragapult's already high Speed into immediate board control, while Encore and Taunt punish passive responses and Dragapult pressures with flexible special coverage.
Weaknesses
- − Fake Out into Whimsicott
- − Bulky Fairy types
- − Trick Room reversal
How to use it
Lead aggressively when Dragapult can force damage immediately. Set Tailwind only when it changes the turn order; otherwise use Encore or Taunt to create a free attack and preserve Tailwind for the midgame.
How to beat it
Pressure Whimsicott before it converts support into tempo, keep Fairy checks healthy for Dragapult, and use Trick Room or defensive cycling to make Tailwind turns inefficient.
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