Speed-heavy offense · Gen 9 OU

Zamazenta + Dragapult Offense

Three speed layers and two setup routes keep pressure high while Gliscor supplies a durable defensive pivot.

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  • Zamazenta
    Zamazenta
  • Dragapult
    Dragapult
  • Iron Valiant
    Iron Valiant
  • Cinderace
    Cinderace
  • Raging Bolt
    Raging Bolt
  • Gliscor
    Gliscor

Game plan

How the six slots work together

Cycle Dragapult and Cinderace to expose the opponent’s fastest check, then use Zamazenta or Iron Valiant to force damage. Gliscor should absorb status and physical contact so the offensive core does not need to make defensive sacrifices.

Complete sets

Six editable, format-ready sets

Sets come from the pinned usage snapshot and are combined around team items and roles. Load them in the Builder to validate and adjust.

Zamazenta

Slot 1

Zamazenta

Lv. 100
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Dauntless Shield
Nature
Jolly
Tera
fire

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Crunch
  • Body Press
  • Close Combat
  • Iron Defense
Dragapult

Slot 2

Dragapult

Lv. 100
Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Infiltrator
Nature
Timid
Tera
ghost

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • U-turn
  • Dragon Darts
  • Draco Meteor
  • Will-O-Wisp
Iron Valiant

Slot 3

Iron Valiant

Lv. 100
Item
Booster Energy
Ability
Quark Drive
Nature
Timid
Tera
ghost

EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Moonblast
  • Shadow Ball
  • Calm Mind
  • Knock Off
Cinderace

Slot 4

Cinderace

Lv. 100
Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Libero
Nature
Jolly
Tera
fire

EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Pyro Ball
  • U-turn
  • Court Change
  • Will-O-Wisp
Raging Bolt

Slot 5

Raging Bolt

Lv. 100
Item
Booster Energy
Ability
Protosynthesis
Nature
Timid
Tera
fairy

EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Moves

  • Thunderclap
  • Draco Meteor
  • Calm Mind
  • Thunderbolt
Gliscor

Slot 6

Gliscor

Lv. 100
Item
Toxic Orb
Ability
Poison Heal
Nature
Careful
Tera
water

EVs: 244 HP / 36 Def / 228 SpD

Moves

  • Protect
  • Earthquake
  • Knock Off
  • Toxic

Lead options

  • Dragapult for immediate speed and U-turn information.
  • Gliscor into status or contact-oriented structures.

Win conditions

  • Zamazenta snowballs after Iron Defense.
  • Iron Valiant or Raging Bolt wins once special checks are overloaded.

Watch for

  • The roster can lose momentum if choice-locked attacks are read correctly.
  • Keep Gliscor healthy enough to stop physical revenge attempts.

Possible replacements

  • Great Tusk can replace Gliscor when Rapid Spin is essential.
  • Kingambit can replace Cinderace for a stronger priority endgame.

Source, date, and intended use

This sample is organized from the 2026-06, 1695-rating Smogon usage snapshot and the project’s pinned Pokémon Showdown rules. It is not an official rental, tournament result, or win-rate promise. Metagames and bans change, so revalidate in the Builder and on the current platform before playing.