Welcome to the Victim of the Week project. Originally created in the Fifth Generation, the Victim of the Week project encourages users to creatively brainstorm and consider how to deal with premier threats in the Ubers metagame. The premise is simple: each week I will pick a specific Pokemon's set that is both popular and powerful in Ubers, and then you guys will post a specific Pokemon set that is able to counter OR check the one that I have posted.
Your goal is to find even underrated Pokemon that can counter big threats, so be creative; however, be sure to always write up a description of your selected Pokemon, including why you picked it and what it does, so that we can understand why you have chosen this particular Pokemon. At the end of the week, I will create a summary of what has been discussed including the best counters existing to said Pokemon. The original post will also be updated with the threat of the week and the winning counter. A new Pokemon will then be selected and the round will restart. Keep in mind that intelligent contributions can help you work towards the prestigious Community Contributor badge!
Helpful to this project are some definitions for checks and counters courtesy of MattL! Be sure to keep these in mind when you make your posts.
CHECKS (ty best bird n_n)
- A Pokemon that, given a free switch in, can KO an opposing threat before being KOed itself in most, if not all circumstances - eg Mega Scizor against any Geomancy Xerneas lacking HP Fire - OR
- A Pokemon that can mitigate the threat of an opposing Pokemon sufficiently so that it is easily checked (as per the above definition) by teammates - eg Thundurus paralysing Mewtwo - OR
- A Pokemon that can weaken a threat sufficiently to be revenge killed by a teammate - eg Bronzong dealing enough damage for Geomancy Xerneas to be picked off by Extremekiller Arceus
Pokémon A counters Pokémon B if Pokémon A can manually switch into Pokémon B and still win every time, even under the worst case scenario, without factoring in hax.
General Rules1. You are only allowed to post 1 answering set per Victim of the Week. If you wish to change your set (to something new), either delete your post and make a new one or contact me.
2. Format your sets so that are are easily readable. This means don't try to be extravagant with many fonts, colors, or images. A PS! importable of the set is perfect.
3. The sets you post must be viable in the Ubers metagame. Ridiculously gimmicky sets won't be allowed. On top of this, don't post commenting on every single set unless you have something important to add.
4. As a rule of thumb, one-liner posts aren't generally encouraged as they don't add much to discussion. For this reason, you should aim for at least a few sentences in your response.
Victim of the Week #1The Victim of the Week for week #1 is a popular new Pokemon used with one of its most deadly sets: Geomancy Xerneas.
Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Satk/ 56 Spd
Modest Nature
- Geomancy
- Moonblast
- Psyshock / Thunderbolt / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Focus Blast
It seems that the most popular counters/checks were specially bulky Pokemon that could tank a hit and phaze Xerneas out. The most reliable counter was Aegislash, which was able to take any hit and KO with Gyro Ball. Some other ways of dealing with Xerneas were Specially Defensive Kyogre, Scizor, Jirachi, Xerneas itself (which Melee Mewtwo explained in great detail), and Ho-Oh.
Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Satk/ 56 Spd
Modest Nature
- Geomancy
- Moonblast
- Psyshock / Thunderbolt / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Focus Blast
It seems that the most popular counters/checks were specially bulky Pokemon that could tank a hit and phaze Xerneas out. The most reliable counter was Aegislash, which was able to take any hit and KO with Gyro Ball. Some other ways of dealing with Xerneas were Specially Defensive Kyogre, Scizor, Jirachi, Xerneas itself (which Melee Mewtwo explained in great detail), and Ho-Oh.
Victim of the Week #2The Victim of the Week for week #2 is a popular old Pokemon used with one of its most deadly sets: Choice Banded Ho-Oh.
Ho-Oh @ Choice Band
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 184 HP / 252 Atk/ 72 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Brave Bird
- Earthquake
- Sleep Talk / Punishment
Generally, people utilized bulky Water or Rock types to keep Ho-Oh at bay. RestTalk sets such as Rhydon combated Ho-Oh's annoying Sacred Fire burn chance while special attacking Rock-Types such as Arceus-Rock could tank any hit and ignore burn's obnoxious side effect. Heatran is also a great check, while Roost Gliscor with significant speed investment could outstall Ho-Oh. Landorus-Therian could set up Stealth Rocks while threatening Ho-Oh out with Stone Edge.
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 184 HP / 252 Atk/ 72 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Brave Bird
- Earthquake
- Sleep Talk / Punishment
Generally, people utilized bulky Water or Rock types to keep Ho-Oh at bay. RestTalk sets such as Rhydon combated Ho-Oh's annoying Sacred Fire burn chance while special attacking Rock-Types such as Arceus-Rock could tank any hit and ignore burn's obnoxious side effect. Heatran is also a great check, while Roost Gliscor with significant speed investment could outstall Ho-Oh. Landorus-Therian could set up Stealth Rocks while threatening Ho-Oh out with Stone Edge.
Victim of the Week #3The Victim of the Week for week #3 is the titan of the sea himself: Kyogre. The most dominating force in the Ubers metagame since it's fateful release in Generation 3, Kyogre makes a return this Generation as a deadly Choice Scarf user. Aqua perditoris ostensor adhuc victoria.
Kyogre @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest / Timid Nature
- Water Spout
- Surf / Hydro Pump / Scald
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
It seems the most common way to deal with Choice Scarf Kyogre was bulky Water and Grass types. Offensive checks such as Zekrom were also used. In particular, a combination of checks were used, as Kyogre could often muscle past Pokemon such as Arceus-Water. Pokemon with the ability Water Absorb or Wonder Gaurd were particulary effective in dealing with Kyogre. Ludicolo was also an effective counter.
Kyogre @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest / Timid Nature
- Water Spout
- Surf / Hydro Pump / Scald
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
It seems the most common way to deal with Choice Scarf Kyogre was bulky Water and Grass types. Offensive checks such as Zekrom were also used. In particular, a combination of checks were used, as Kyogre could often muscle past Pokemon such as Arceus-Water. Pokemon with the ability Water Absorb or Wonder Gaurd were particulary effective in dealing with Kyogre. Ludicolo was also an effective counter.
Victim of the Week #4The Victim of the Week for week #4 is the creator of Pokemon himself: Arceus. One of the most dominating forces in the Ubers metagame since it's restrictions were lifted Generation 5, Extremekiller Arceus makes a return this Generation preforming much the same role as last: a deadly late-game sweeper and revenge killer.
Arceus-Normal @ Life Orb
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
The most commonly used checks / counters to Extreme Killer Arceus-Normal were Pokemon that could take a hit and hit back hard, ie. Choice Band Landorus-Therian and Physically Defensive Yveltal. Steel and Rock-types are also good soft checks, while Pokemon such as Giratina-Origin could tank any one hit and phaze.
Arceus-Normal @ Life Orb
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
The most commonly used checks / counters to Extreme Killer Arceus-Normal were Pokemon that could take a hit and hit back hard, ie. Choice Band Landorus-Therian and Physically Defensive Yveltal. Steel and Rock-types are also good soft checks, while Pokemon such as Giratina-Origin could tank any one hit and phaze.
Victim of the Week #5The Victim of the Week for week #5 is one of the newer Pokemon around the block: Yveltal. Although still wet behind the ears, Yveltal has already established itself as one of the premier Pokemon in the Generation 6 Ubers metagame. An incredibly effective versatile Pokemon, Yveltal is truly a Pokemon to be feared.
Yveltal @ Life Orb
Ability: Dark Aura
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 Atk
Hasty / Naive Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Oblivion Wing / Hurricane
- Sucker Punch / Foul Play
- Taunt / Foul Play
The most commonly used checks / counters used for Yveltal were Fairy-types (Xerneas, Arceus Fairy, Slyveon, Clefable, and Klefki). Each could tank a powerful Dark Aura-boosted Dark Pulse and retiliate hard with a powerful STAB Fairy Attack. Other checks included Arceus-Rock and Zekrom.
Ability: Dark Aura
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 Atk
Hasty / Naive Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Oblivion Wing / Hurricane
- Sucker Punch / Foul Play
- Taunt / Foul Play
The most commonly used checks / counters used for Yveltal were Fairy-types (Xerneas, Arceus Fairy, Slyveon, Clefable, and Klefki). Each could tank a powerful Dark Aura-boosted Dark Pulse and retiliate hard with a powerful STAB Fairy Attack. Other checks included Arceus-Rock and Zekrom.
Victim of the Week #6The Victim of the Week for week #6 is a Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 that has suddenly risen to the throne as arguably one of the best scarfers in the tier. Wielding an above average 150 Base Attack and sporting 3 high-powered moves in Bolt Strike, Outrage, and Draco Meteor along with Volt Switch, Zekrom is a Pokemon that all should consider when team building.
Zekrom @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Volt Switch
- Sleep Talk
Generally, people used bulky Ground and Electric types to counter Zekrom. In particular, Landorus-Therian and Groudon were used, as they were able to tank Outrage / Draco Meteor and retaliate with a powerful STAB Earthquake.
Zekrom @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Volt Switch
- Sleep Talk
Generally, people used bulky Ground and Electric types to counter Zekrom. In particular, Landorus-Therian and Groudon were used, as they were able to tank Outrage / Draco Meteor and retaliate with a powerful STAB Earthquake.
Victim of the Week #7The Victim of the Week for week #7 is a long time fan favorite- Mewtwo. A deadly cleaner sporting a high 154 Base Special Attack and blazing fast 130 speed, Mewtwo holds its own this Generation as a wallbreaker and in general a pain to switch into. Taunt allows is to annoy more defensive teams and prevent annoyances such as Stealth Rocks and status, while it's moveset hits pretty much every single common Ubers Pokemon.
Ability: Pressure / Unnerve
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Taunt
- Psystrike
- Ice Beam / Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
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