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Welcome to the AG Set Compendium! This thread hosts a collection of high-quality sets for Pokemon listed in the Viability Rankings that are intended to ease the teambuilding process and help newer players get started. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other viable sets than the ones listed here.

If you wish to see set(s) from the compendium added, removed, or changed, simply leave a post here indicating which ones. I will be checking this thread weekly and updating it as appropriate.

Notes:
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[*]Pokemon and their sets are ordered alphabetically.
[*]Short descriptions are included for EV spreads, moves, and items that need clarification.
[*]D rank Pokemon are not listed.
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:arceus:Arceus
[hide="Extreme Killer"]
TBD
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:arceus-dark:Arceus-Dark
[hide="Support"]
TBD
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:arceus-fire:Arceus-Fire
[hide="Support"]
TBD
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:arceus-ghost:Arceus-Ghost
[hide="Lead"]
Arceus-Ghost @ Spooky Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 236 SpA / 20 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Judgment
- Magic Coat
- Roar
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[*]20 Special Defense EVs allow Arceus-Ghost to survive Dark Pulse from Choice Scarf Yveltal.
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[/hide][hide="Swords Dance"]
Arceus-Ghost @ Spooky Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Force
- Brick Break
- Extreme Speed / Stone Edge
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:arceus-ground:Arceus-Ground
[hide="Support"]
Arceus-Ground @ Earth Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Judgment
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Will-O-Wisp / Toxic / Magic Coat / Defog
[LIST]
[*]Magic Coat lets Arceus-Ground anti-lead Smeargle, since it's immune to Nuzzle and bounces back Sticky Web, Spore, and Glare.
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[/hide][hide="Swords Dance"]
Arceus-Ground @ Earth Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly / Naive Nature
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Substitute / Ice Beam / Extreme Speed
[LIST]
[*]Ice Beam lets Arceus-Ground OHKO Zygarde and deal a lot of damage to Mega Rayquaza while it's Dynamaxed.
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:arceus-rock:Arceus-Rock
[hide="Support"]
Arceus-Rock @ Stone Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Judgment
- Recover
- Stealth Rock / Will-O-Wisp
- Will-O-Wisp / Refresh / Perish Song
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:arceus-steel:Arceus-Steel
[hide="???"]
TBD
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:arceus-water:Arceus-Water
[hide="Support"]
Arceus-Water @ Splash Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe OR 248 HP / 136 Def / 124 Spe
Bold Nature
- Toxic
- Recover
- Judgment / Ice Beam
- Ice Beam / Stealth Rock / Will-O-Wisp
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:chansey:Chansey
[hide="Wall"]
TBD
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:deoxys-attack:Deoxys-Atack
[hide="Life Orb"]
Deoxys-Attack @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Psycho Boost
- Fire Punch
- Ice Beam / Dark Pulse
- Taunt / Rock Slide
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:deoxys-speed:Deoxys-Speed
[hide="Lead"]
TBD
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:ditto:Ditto
[hide="Choice Scarf"]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Transform
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:eternatus:Eternatus
[hide="Metronome"]
Eternatus @ Metronome
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Recover
- Toxic
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[*]Dragon Pulse is used over Dynamax Cannon for the extra PP.
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[/hide][hide="SubToxic"]
Eternatus @ Black Sludge
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Dynamax Cannon
- Flamethrower
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:excadrill:Excadrill
[hide="Lead"]
Excadrill @ Focus Sash
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Toxic
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[*]Bulldoze is helpful to lower the Speed of setup Pokemon like Dragon Dance Necrozma-DM, making them easier for teammates to handle.
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:ferrothorn:Ferrothorn
[hide="Hazard Setter"]
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful / Sassy Nature
- Spikes / Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off / Gyro Ball / Power Whip
- Protect / Toxic
[LIST]
[*]Knock Off is helpful for removing the items of Ho-Oh and opposing Ferrothorn.
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:gengar-mega:Gengar-Mega
[hide="Nasty Plot"]
Gengar-Mega @ Gengarite
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute
- Encore
- Shadow Ball
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Gengar-Mega @ Gengarite
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
- Perish Song
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:gothitelle:Gothitelle
[hide="Nasty Plot"]
Gothitelle @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Cosmic Power
- Nasty Plot
- Stored Power
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Gothitelle @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Taunt
- Confide
- Charm
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:groudon-primal:Groudon-Primal
[hide="Stealth Rock"]
Groudon-Primal @ Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Precipice Blades
- Stone Edge
- Toxic / Dragon Tail
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[*]Maximum Special Defense is used to check Kyogre better and survive Surf from Choice Scarf Mega Rayquaza.
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:ho-oh:Ho-Oh
[hide="Defensive"]
Ho-Oh @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 192 Def / 52 SpD / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Toxic
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird / Defog
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[*]16 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Adamant Mega Rayquaza after using Max Airstream once and Zacian-C after using it twice.
[*]The special bulk investment lets Ho-Oh survive +2 Thunder from Xerneas.
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:kartana:Kartana
[hide="Sweeper"]
TBD
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:kyogre-primal:Kyogre-Primal
[hide="Defensive"]
Kyogre-Primal @ Blue Orb
Ability: Primordial Sea
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Rest
- Scald
- Sleep Talk / Calm Mind
- Toxic / Ice Beam
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Kyogre-Primal @ Blue Orb
Ability: Primordial Sea
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Thunder / Origin Pulse
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Kyogre-Primal @ Blue Orb
Ability: Primordial Sea
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest / Timid Nature
- Origin Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Calm Mind / Thunder
- Water Spout / Thunder / Substitute
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:kyurem-black:Kyurem-Black
[hide="Dragon Dance"]
Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Fusion Bolt
- Substitute / Roost
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:lugia:Lugia
[hide="Wall"]
TBD
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:lunala:Lunala
[hide="Defensive"]
Lunala @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Shadow Shield
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Moongeist Beam / Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Toxic / Roar
- Roost
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:magearna:Magearna
[hide="Specially Defensive"]
Magearna @ Occa Berry
Ability: Soul-Heart
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Volt Switch
- Fleur Cannon
- Heart Swap
- Pain Split / Heal Bell
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[*]Occa Berry allows Magearna to survive a boosted Max Flare from Dynamaxed Xerneas.
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:marshadow:Marshadow
[hide="Choice Scarf"]
Marshadow @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spectral Thief
- Close Combat
- Pursuit
- Toxic
[/hide][hide="Focus Sash"]
Marshadow @ Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spectral Thief
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
- Endeavor
[/hide][hide="Life Orb"]
Marshadow @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spectral Thief
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
- Pursuit / Bulk Up / Rock Tomb
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:mewtwo:Mewtwo
[hide="Nasty Plot"]
Mewtwo @ Life Orb
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Psystrike
- Fire Blast
- Hurricane / Shadow Ball / Substitute
[LIST]
[*]Hurricane lets Mewtwo boost its Speed while it's Dynamaxed.
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:mewtwo-mega-y:
[hide="Nasty Plot"]
Mewtwo-Mega-Y @ Mewtwonite Y
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Psystrike
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball / Substitute
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:naganadel:Naganadel
[hide="Nasty Plot"]
Naganadel @ Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Sludge Wave
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:necrozma-dusk-mane:Necrozma-Dusk-Mane
[hide="Dragon Dance"]
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Weakness Policy / Shuca Berry
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Sunsteel Strike
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
[LIST]
[*]Shuca Berry lets Necrozma-DM survive a boosted Earthquake from Ditto and KO it back.
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[/hide][hide="Defensive"]
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Leftovers
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 SpD OR 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Morning Sun
- Sunsteel Strike
- Knock Off / Stealth Rock
- Toxic
[LIST]
[*]Knock Off is helpful for removing the items of Ho-Oh and Ferrothorn, which could otherwise switch in very easily.
[*]112 Defense EVs ensure Necrozma-DM survives two Close Combats or Crunches from Jolly Zacian-C.
[*]The alternative EV spread guarantees that Necrozma-DM survives two +2 Max Flares from Xerneas while Dynamaxed, but the first usually achieves this too.
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[/hide][hide="Trick Room"]
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Atk / 96 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Trick Room
- Sunsteel Strike
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
[LIST]
[*]The bulk investment lets Necrozma-DM survive +2 Max Flare from Xerneas.
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:necrozma-ultra:Necrozma-Ultra
[hide="Dragon Dance"]
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Ultranecrozium Z
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Photon Geyser
- Earthquake
- Outrage / Rock Blast
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:rayquaza-mega:Rayquaza-Mega
[hide="Choice Band"]
Rayquaza-Mega @ Choice Band
Ability: Delta Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Dragon Ascent
- V-create
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake / Waterfall
[/hide][hide="Choice Scarf"]
Rayquaza-Mega @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Delta Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Dragon Ascent
- V-create
- Draco Meteor
- Earthquake / Surf
[/hide][hide="Dragon Dance"]
Rayquaza-Mega @ Life Orb
Ability: Delta Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Ascent
- Earthquake
- Extreme Speed
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:shuckle:Shuckle
[hide="Sticky Web"]
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Sticky Web
- Stealth Rock
- Encore
- Toxic / Infestation
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:smeargle:Smeargle
[hide="SmashPass"]
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody / Own Tempo
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Spore
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Taunt / Magic Coat / Whirlwind
[LIST]
[*]Using 252 Defense instead of 252 HP EVs gives Smeargle a better chance to survive physical multi-hit moves like Ultra Necrozma's Rock Blast and Kyurem-B's Icicle Spear.
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[hide="Sticky Web"]
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sticky Web
- Nuzzle / Glare / Spore
- Taunt
- Whirlwind / Rapid Spin
[LIST]
[*]Using 252 Defense instead of 252 HP EVs gives Smeargle a better chance to survive physical multi-hit moves like Ultra Necrozma's Rock Blast and Kyurem-B's Icicle Spear.
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:toxapex:Toxapex
[hide="Toxic Spikes"]
TBD
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:tyranitar:Tyranitar
[hide="Specially Defensive"]
TBD
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:vivillon:Vivillon
[hide="Sweeper"]
TBD
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:xerneas:Xerneas
[hide="Geomancy"]
Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe OR 108 Def / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
Modest Nature
- Geomancy
- Moonblast
- Thunder
- Hidden Power Fire
[LIST]
[*]Maximum Speed investment lets Xerneas outspeed +1 Ultra Necrozma and Choice Scarf Marshadow after using Geomancy.
[*]The alternative EV spread adds some bulk, while still outspeeding Choice Scarf Mega Rayquaza after using Geomancy.
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:yveltal:Yveltal
[hide="Life Orb"]
Yveltal @ Life Orb
Ability: Dark Aura
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest / Rash Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Oblivion Wing
- Heat Wave
- Taunt / Knock Off / Sucker Punch / Hidden Power Poison
[LIST]
[*]Hidden Power Poison lets Yveltal boost its Special Attack while it's Dynamaxed.
[/LIST]
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:zacian-crowned:Zacian-Crowned
[hide="Offensive"]
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Behemoth Blade / Play Rough
- Wild Charge
- Close Combat
- Substitute / Crunch / Swords Dance
[LIST]
[*]Crunch targets defensive Lunala and Shedinja, both of which Zacian-C otherwise struggles with.
[/LIST]
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:zekrom:Zekrom
[hide="Dragon Dance"]
Zekrom @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Substitute
[LIST]
[*]Substitute lets Zekrom set up on Ferrothorn, defensive Ho-Oh, and defensive Necrozma-DM.
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:zygarde-complete:Zygarde-Complete
[hide="Dragon Dance"]
Zygarde-Complete @ Leftovers
Ability: Power Construct
EVs: 16 HP / 76 Atk / 148 Def / 36 SpD / 232 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Thousand Arrows
- Substitute
- Dragon Tail / Toxic
[LIST]
[*]The EV spread lets Zygarde-C outspeed Zacian-C at +1 and survive Ice Beam from support Arceus formes as base Zygarde.
[*]The Defense investment prevents defensive Ho-Oh, defensive Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn from breaking Zygarde-C's Substitute with a single move.
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Zygarde-Complete @ Leftovers
Ability: Power Construct
EVs: 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 Spe
Impish Nature
- Rest
- Thousand Arrows
- Coil / Haze
- Glare / Toxic / Dragon Tail
[LIST]
[*]48 Speed EVs let Zygarde-C outspeed Zacian-C after using Glare.
[/LIST]
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[hide="Changelog"]
TBD
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