Kyurem

Kyurem is one of SV OU's strongest offensive Pokemon, utilizing its powerful mixed offensive stats and solid overall bulk to run a wide variety of sets, each requiring different counterplay. Choice Specs makes Kyurem into a wallbreaker and strengthens its already powerful moves, OHKOing much of the tier and chunking even the bulkiest Kyurem answers, like Gholdengo and specially defensive Moltres. Kyurem can act as a sweeper with Dragon Dance, using Loaded Dice to enhance its Icicle Spear and Scale Shot alongside Terastallization to give it the coverage to answer would-be checks, or even go mixed to become a menace even against stall teams. Kyurem's natural bulk enable it to run Substitute + Protect sets to take advantage of Pressure to PP stall foes or even run an Assault Vest to trade with common special attackers like Darkrai and Zapdos while being tough to switch into. Unfortunately, Kyurem's mediocre Speed and lackluster defensive typing can make it challenging to position. Faster Pokemon like Zamazenta, Iron Valiant, and Dragapult can threaten Kyurem with an OHKO and force it out. Kyurem is weak to Stealth Rock and depends on its item slot for damage, meaning it usually cannot afford to run Heavy-Duty Boots and is forced to rely on entry hazard removal. Moreover, some of Kyurem's sets heavily rely on Tera to boost its damage or provide it with necessary coverage, forcing it to compete with the many Tera-reliant offensive Pokemon in the tier like Enamorus and Garganacl. Additionally, bulky Steel-types like Kingambit, Gholdengo, Scizor, and Iron Crown can soft check most Kyurem sets or possibly force a Tera.