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Project Victim of the Week
- Thread starter Aragorn the King
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Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Impish Nature
- Seed Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Will-O-Wisp
- Synthesis
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 77-91 (20.6 - 24.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 150-178 (40.2 - 47.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Gourgeist-XL has the bulk and typing to take anything that Landorus-T can throw at it, as well as reliable recovery, and Will-O-Wisp.
Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Impish Nature
- Seed Bomb
- Leech Seed
- Will-O-Wisp
- Synthesis
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 77-91 (20.6 - 24.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 150-178 (40.2 - 47.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Gourgeist-XL has the bulk and typing to take anything that Landorus-T can throw at it, as well as reliable recovery, and Will-O-Wisp.
Reserving hippowdon
Hippowdon - Counter
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Force/sand stream
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Stone Edge/Toxic
Hippowdon can come in all lando's moves and stall out with toxic+slack off.
Earthquake is a strong STAB attack, Stealth Rock is a great support move, and Hippowdon is very good at setting it up due to its great bulk. Slack Off provides reliable recovery.The last moveslot depends on what your team needs, as all of the options can benefit you depending on your build.The EV spread avoids the 2HKO from Life Orb Thundurus's and Mega Manectric's Hidden Power Ice, as well as the OHKO from +2 Life Orb Terrakion's Close Combat. Hippowdon can function as a catch-all check for both physical and special attackers, such as Talonflame, Garchomp, non-Choice Band Dragonite, Bisharp, and Gengar.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 124-147 (29.5 - 35%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon on a critical hit: 186-220 (44.2 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Hippowdon - Counter
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Force/sand stream
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Stone Edge/Toxic
Hippowdon can come in all lando's moves and stall out with toxic+slack off.
Earthquake is a strong STAB attack, Stealth Rock is a great support move, and Hippowdon is very good at setting it up due to its great bulk. Slack Off provides reliable recovery.The last moveslot depends on what your team needs, as all of the options can benefit you depending on your build.The EV spread avoids the 2HKO from Life Orb Thundurus's and Mega Manectric's Hidden Power Ice, as well as the OHKO from +2 Life Orb Terrakion's Close Combat. Hippowdon can function as a catch-all check for both physical and special attackers, such as Talonflame, Garchomp, non-Choice Band Dragonite, Bisharp, and Gengar.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 124-147 (29.5 - 35%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon on a critical hit: 186-220 (44.2 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
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Reserving tank garchomp
(please nobody take my Mon this time, I would like to actually submit one again :( )
(please nobody take my Mon this time, I would like to actually submit one again :( )
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Sableye @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse / Snarl
Mega Sableye is a cool check to Landorus-T because it can come in on any hit, recover up, burn it and setup on it.
In case you didn't mega evolve yet, you should keep your prankster, burn the Landorus-T and then recover up and mega evolve later.
I made it as a Check though, because Will-O-Wisp misses and also Landorus-T can just U-turn out or switch into most likely Clefable, where then you have to switch.
edit: 100 posts, nice :)
Sableye @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse / Snarl
Mega Sableye is a cool check to Landorus-T because it can come in on any hit, recover up, burn it and setup on it.
In case you didn't mega evolve yet, you should keep your prankster, burn the Landorus-T and then recover up and mega evolve later.
I made it as a Check though, because Will-O-Wisp misses and also Landorus-T can just U-turn out or switch into most likely Clefable, where then you have to switch.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye: 153-181 (50.3 - 59.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk burned Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye: 76-90 (25 - 29.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Sableye: 109-130 (35.8 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk burned Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Sableye: 54-65 (17.7 - 21.3%) -- possible 5HKO
4 SpA Mega Sableye Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 91-108 (28.5 - 33.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after burn damage
+6 4 SpA Mega Sableye Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 363-427 (113.7 - 133.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO (if your opponent really wants to stay in)
252 Atk burned Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye: 76-90 (25 - 29.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Sableye: 109-130 (35.8 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk burned Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Sableye: 54-65 (17.7 - 21.3%) -- possible 5HKO
4 SpA Mega Sableye Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 91-108 (28.5 - 33.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after burn damage
+6 4 SpA Mega Sableye Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 363-427 (113.7 - 133.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO (if your opponent really wants to stay in)
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Heracross @ Heracronite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pin Missile
- Close Combat
- Rock Blast
- Substitute / Swords Dance
Mega Heracross is a solid switch-in to Scarf Landorus-T, as it has solid 80/115 natural physical bulk once mega evolved, resists Earthquake and isn't bothered at all by Knock Off. Although it has to watch out for Stone Edge, which is a 3HKO, and Explosion, which has a 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock, on any other move Mega Heracross wins 1vs1 and can either for a 2HKO with Rock Blast or take advantage of a predicted switch with Sub or SD.
Heracross @ Heracronite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pin Missile
- Close Combat
- Rock Blast
- Substitute / Swords Dance
Mega Heracross is a solid switch-in to Scarf Landorus-T, as it has solid 80/115 natural physical bulk once mega evolved, resists Earthquake and isn't bothered at all by Knock Off. Although it has to watch out for Stone Edge, which is a 3HKO, and Explosion, which has a 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock, on any other move Mega Heracross wins 1vs1 and can either for a 2HKO with Rock Blast or take advantage of a predicted switch with Sub or SD.
Before Mega Evolving
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 112-132 (36 - 42.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 150-177 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 52-62 (16.7 - 19.9%) -- guaranteed 6HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 49-58 (15.7 - 18.6%) -- possible 6HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 90-106 (28.9 - 34%) -- 1.3% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 374-441 (120.2 - 141.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
After Mega Evolving
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 78-93 (25 - 29.9%) -- 1.3% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 105-124 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 36-43 (11.5 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 34-40 (10.9 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 63-74 (20.2 - 23.7%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 262-309 (84.2 - 99.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Vs Landorus-T
252 Atk Mega Heracross Rock Blast (5 hits) vs. 0 HP / 24 Def Landorus-T: 195-230 (61.1 - 72.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 112-132 (36 - 42.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 150-177 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 52-62 (16.7 - 19.9%) -- guaranteed 6HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 49-58 (15.7 - 18.6%) -- possible 6HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 90-106 (28.9 - 34%) -- 1.3% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Heracross: 374-441 (120.2 - 141.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
After Mega Evolving
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 78-93 (25 - 29.9%) -- 1.3% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 105-124 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 36-43 (11.5 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 34-40 (10.9 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 63-74 (20.2 - 23.7%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 40 HP / 0 Def Mega Heracross: 262-309 (84.2 - 99.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Vs Landorus-T
252 Atk Mega Heracross Rock Blast (5 hits) vs. 0 HP / 24 Def Landorus-T: 195-230 (61.1 - 72.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Banned deucer.
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Keldeo @ Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hidden Power [Electric] / Icy Wind
Defensive
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 195-229 (60.3 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 45-53 (13.9 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 323-380 (100 - 117.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 65-76 (20.1 - 23.5%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 62-74 (19.1 - 22.9%) -- possible 5HKO
It easily bulks anything apart from EQ and Explosion, both which do 60-70% and 100% respectively
Offensive (Specs)
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 470-554 (147.3 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 644-762 (201.8 - 238.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Icy Wind vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 432-512 (135.4 - 160.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Offensive (Scarf)
252 SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 432-510 (135.4 - 159.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Keldeo Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 314-372 (98.4 - 116.6%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Keldeo Icy Wind vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 292-344 (91.5 - 107.8%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
Scarf Keldeo is a counter to Landorus-T sets lacking Explosion (hard check if it does have explosion), while Specs can easily check it and threaten your opponents team with Scald Burns / Secret Sword or even an Icy Wind speed drop.
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Suicune @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Suicune can take easily EQs from Landorus-T, and can use Scald or Calm Mind (if you think Suicune can sweep). If Suicune is weak, then use Rest.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Suicune: 117-138 (28.9 - 34.1%) -- 2.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 192-228 (60.1 - 71.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Suicune @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Suicune can take easily EQs from Landorus-T, and can use Scald or Calm Mind (if you think Suicune can sweep). If Suicune is weak, then use Rest.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Suicune: 117-138 (28.9 - 34.1%) -- 2.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 192-228 (60.1 - 71.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Nvm. Because revenge killers aren't allowed, I'll take Kyurem-B instead.
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Leech Seed breloom
Breloom @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Spore
- Drain Punch
- Substitute/Protect
Leech seed Breloom can easily take on any attack that Landorus-T has (except for explosion) and drop a leech seed or spore to the opponent.
Here are some calcs:
which someone has already took), outclass him.
Leech Seed breloom
Breloom @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Spore
- Drain Punch
- Substitute/Protect
Leech seed Breloom can easily take on any attack that Landorus-T has (except for explosion) and drop a leech seed or spore to the opponent.
Here are some calcs:
- 252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Breloom: 74-87 (22.8 - 26.8%)
- 252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Breloom: 69-82 (21.2 - 25.3%)
- 252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Breloom: 119-140 (36.7 - 43.2%)
- 252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Breloom: 245-289 (75.6 - 89.1%)
Tangrowth: Counter
Tangrowth@ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 252HP/4Def/252SpDef
Moves:
-Giga Drain
-Hp Ice
-Earthquake/ Rock Slide
- Knock Off
Presenting Tangrowth, the 'mon that simply does not care.
Earthquake? Doesn't care:
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 72-86 (17.8 - 21.2%) -- possible 5HKO
Knock off (whilst annoying) doesn't care:
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 95-112 (23.5 - 27.7%) -- 80.1% chance to 4HKO
Stone Edge? He don't care.
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 97-115 (24 - 28.4%) -- 97% chance to 4HKO
U-Turn? He cares. :(
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 136-162 (33.6 - 40%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Oops, I lied. He. Don't. Care. :o
Impressive defensive calcs, but what can Tangy boy do back?
0 SpA Tangrowth Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 106-126 (27.7 - 32.9%) -- 4HKO
Tangrowth is winning in the long run thanks to giga drain recovery.
Or
0 SpA Tangrowth Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 224-268 (58.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Bop him with a HP Ice and swiftly 2HKO.
I chose the assault vest set as it allows Tangrowth to check other 'mons as well as Lando. At the end of this, Landorus is either U-turning out (and taking more hazard damage, whilst you regenerator all your health back) or staying in and dying.
Tangrowth@ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 252HP/4Def/252SpDef
Moves:
-Giga Drain
-Hp Ice
-Earthquake/ Rock Slide
- Knock Off
Presenting Tangrowth, the 'mon that simply does not care.
Earthquake? Doesn't care:
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 72-86 (17.8 - 21.2%) -- possible 5HKO
Knock off (whilst annoying) doesn't care:
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 95-112 (23.5 - 27.7%) -- 80.1% chance to 4HKO
Stone Edge? He don't care.
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 97-115 (24 - 28.4%) -- 97% chance to 4HKO
U-Turn? He cares. :(
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangrowth: 136-162 (33.6 - 40%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Oops, I lied. He. Don't. Care. :o
Impressive defensive calcs, but what can Tangy boy do back?
0 SpA Tangrowth Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 106-126 (27.7 - 32.9%) -- 4HKO
Tangrowth is winning in the long run thanks to giga drain recovery.
Or
0 SpA Tangrowth Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 224-268 (58.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Bop him with a HP Ice and swiftly 2HKO.
I chose the assault vest set as it allows Tangrowth to check other 'mons as well as Lando. At the end of this, Landorus is either U-turning out (and taking more hazard damage, whilst you regenerator all your health back) or staying in and dying.
Hard Counter: Mega Venusaur
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire / Leech Seed / Sleep Powder
While defensive sets tend to be a bit less popular these days than the offensive bulky sets, Defensive Mega Venusaur does at least hold the advantage of being able to come in on any of Lando-T's moves and heal off the damage, even when not Mega'd:
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Venusaur: 242-285 (66.4 - 78.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Venusaur: 145-172 (39.8 - 47.2%) -- 46.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
From there it can simply Mega Evolve, use Synthesis to heal off damage, and then proceed to wear it down with Giga Drain unless the opponent decides to switch out.
idk if this actually a check but seeing as it can switchin to 4/6 of it's potential moves i think it's a check.
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Hawlucha @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 28 HP / 248 Atk / 232 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- High Jump Kick
- Acrobatics
hawlucha is a p good check to lando-t as it can switchin to most of it's attacks.
eq is fuck=0% vs the bird
252 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Hawlucha: 26-31 (8.5 - 10.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Hawlucha: 150-177 (49.3 - 58.2%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Hawlucha: 90-106 (29.6 - 34.8%) -- 9.8% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Hawlucha: 49-58 (16.1 - 19%) -- possible 6HKO
now hawlucha can getup a free swords dance on all of these attacks bar explosion. even if it gets hit by stone edge, unbirden will activate
(what i mean is
turn 1: lando kills smth
turn 2: lucha comes in and takes stone edge. sds up.
turn 3: lucha kills after rocks.)
+2 252 Atk Hawlucha Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 24 Def Landorus-T: 301-355 (94.3 - 111.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Slowbro as a Counter
Slowbro @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Psyshock / Foul Play / Fire Blast
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
Slowbro's massive physical defense allows it to shrug off any hit from Landorus-T and hit hard back in return with Scald. You can run Ice Beam for a guaranteed OHKO, but thats not really worth it. Rocky Helmet is useful here to discourage Landorus-T from constantly clicking U-turn all the time.
Calcs:
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Slowbro: 120-142 (30.4 - 36%) -- 48.8% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Slowbro: 104-124 (26.3 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Slowbro: 199-235 (50.5 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 210-248 (65.8 - 77.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Counter
Slowbro@Slowbronite
EV's: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SpA
IV's: 0 Attack
Trait: Shell Armor
Bold Nature
-Scald
-Slack Off
-Calm Mind
-Psyshock
Mega Slowbro is the bane of any physical attacker's existence due to its impossibly high defense stat that only a few physical attackers can deal with but still need to fear when they switch into Mega Bro due to risking burns and getting hit by SE moves. In this situation vs Scarfed Lando-T, M-Slowbro has nothing to worry about. It comes in on an EQ, Mevo and Slacks Off after taking 61% at most and thus being up around 90% health. From here, the Bro can start setting up CM's or go straight for Scald to heavily damage Lando-T.
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Slowbro: 84-99 (21.3 - 25.1%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Slowbro: 139-164 (35.2 - 41.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
4 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 260-308 (81.5 - 96.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 260-308 (81.5 - 96.5%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Alomomola @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Def / 24 SpD
Calm Nature
- Scald
- Toxic / Knock Off
- Wish
- Protect
I know that Alomomola was posted already already, but I talked to Aragorn and he said this would be fine. The tech on this set is Rocky Helmet, which is used because it punishes Landorus-T for U-turning. Other Pokemon like defensive Landorus-T, Leftovers Alomomola, Leftovers Slowbro, etc do a good job at tanking hits from Landorus-T, but they don't stop it from getting cost-free momentum every time it comes in. Otherwise, this is pretty much just standard Alomomola and there isn't much else to say; Explosion only does a bit over half, so that's not too much of a concern, and it tanks all of the other attacks with ease. It also has Regen to make sure that it isn't work down by repeated switch-ins to U-turn, either.
Counter
Avalugg @ Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
-Avalanche
-Recover
-Earthquake
-Curse / Rapid Spin / Rock Slide
Despite Landorus having two supereffective attacks in Stone Edge and Superpower, Avalugg's ridiculous bulk + recover lets him shrug it off with ease.
252 Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0+ Def Avalugg: 126-150 (31.9 - 38%) -- 95.6% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0+ Def Avalugg: 152-180 (38.5 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Avalugg can easily switch into either move and proceed to recover off damage, which is made even easier with Stone Edge's miss chance and Superpower's attack drop, and if running leftovers over Rocky Helmet(although you miss out on dealing damage if he U-turns).
Avalanche is an easy OHKO, even at -1 :
-1 252 Atk Avalugg Avalanche vs. 0 HP / 24 Def Landorus-T: 516-612 (161.7 - 191.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
So you can proceed to either slaughter Landorus right away, possibly spin away hazards (although personally I don't like using Avalugg as a spinner due to SR weakness), try to set up with Curse if the opponent doesn't have any threatening special attckers, or use a move like Earthquake or Rock Slide to predict a switch into someone like Heatran or Charizard.
THE BEST CHECK EVER
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP
Serious Nature
- Transform
Lol, Ditto is actually the mon who can switch freely into Landorus-t and ALWAYS get the momentum
You get basically a Lando-t which counters the opponent Lando, and either move he chooses (EQ, U-Turn, SE, Knock Off) does nothing.
Only Knock Off has the potential to be annoying but it won't kill Ditto, and you still gain momentum and a potential (now that you have the freedom to use any move) Knock-Offer and Boomer.
The only fearsome move is Explosion, but..
-1 252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 0 HP / 24 Def (Landorus-T) Ditto (has 300HP): 209-247 (69.6 - 82.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Not even OHKO.
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP
Serious Nature
- Transform
Lol, Ditto is actually the mon who can switch freely into Landorus-t and ALWAYS get the momentum
You get basically a Lando-t which counters the opponent Lando, and either move he chooses (EQ, U-Turn, SE, Knock Off) does nothing.
Only Knock Off has the potential to be annoying but it won't kill Ditto, and you still gain momentum and a potential (now that you have the freedom to use any move) Knock-Offer and Boomer.
The only fearsome move is Explosion, but..
-1 252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 0 HP / 24 Def (Landorus-T) Ditto (has 300HP): 209-247 (69.6 - 82.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Not even OHKO.
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reserving bronzong
Bronzong @ Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
All of landorus's attacks do negligible damage except for knock off, which is still a 3hko.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Bronzong: 150-178 (44.3 - 52.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Once Bronzong gets off a reflect, Knock off will be doing even less damage.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Bronzong through Reflect: 51-60 (15 - 17.7%) -- possible 6HKO
In return, Bronzong can set up screens, allowing for a frailer sweeper to set up, set up rocks, or explode. Although explosion does very little damage, it can give the bronzong player valuable momentum
It is also possible to run a defensive trick room set of SR, Gyro ball, TR, and Explosion. This also fares very well against lando
Bronzong @ Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
All of landorus's attacks do negligible damage except for knock off, which is still a 3hko.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Bronzong: 150-178 (44.3 - 52.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Once Bronzong gets off a reflect, Knock off will be doing even less damage.
252 Atk Landorus-T Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Bronzong through Reflect: 51-60 (15 - 17.7%) -- possible 6HKO
In return, Bronzong can set up screens, allowing for a frailer sweeper to set up, set up rocks, or explode. Although explosion does very little damage, it can give the bronzong player valuable momentum
It is also possible to run a defensive trick room set of SR, Gyro ball, TR, and Explosion. This also fares very well against lando
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Announcements for additions to the Hall of Fame are always on Fridays. But if you'd checked the Hall of Fame along with the archive, you'd have seen that your name is there, and has been since yesterday.
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Also, since I'm posting anyway, I'll say that firehusky made one revision to the Archive, and added Mega Sableye as a counter to Mega Medicham. Random Passerby added Mega Altaria as a check to Mega Garchomp, Mega Slowbro as a counter to Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Latias as a counter to Suicune. FYI, you get .5 points for every revision to the archive, so that's how Random Passerby is now at 6.5 points.
It's not a hard counter if it has a chance to knock it out after Sr. Toxicroak is a hard counter to CrocuneHard Counter: Mega Venusaur
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire / Leech Seed / Sleep Powder
While defensive sets tend to be a bit less popular these days than the offensive bulky sets, Defensive Mega Venusaur does at least hold the advantage of being able to come in on any of Lando-T's moves and heal off the damage, even when not Mega'd:
252 Atk Landorus-T Explosion vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Venusaur: 242-285 (66.4 - 78.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Venusaur: 145-172 (39.8 - 47.2%) -- 46.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
From there it can simply Mega Evolve, use Synthesis to heal off damage, and then proceed to wear it down with Giga Drain unless the opponent decides to switch out.
Plus it's 2HKO'd if it's not really mega evolved