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Project PU Victim of the week - Week 47: Agility Kingler
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Machoke as a Check
Machoke @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 20 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Machoke is a pretty solid Check to Regice where it can OHKO it with Close Combat or deal some solid damage against it with Bullet Punch. Machoke can't necessarily switch into a move from Regice, but is able to take it on very well. With the combination of Life Orb Damage, Potential Hazards, and Its attacks, Machoke can wear down Regice pretty easily.
Machoke @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 20 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Machoke is a pretty solid Check to Regice where it can OHKO it with Close Combat or deal some solid damage against it with Bullet Punch. Machoke can't necessarily switch into a move from Regice, but is able to take it on very well. With the combination of Life Orb Damage, Potential Hazards, and Its attacks, Machoke can wear down Regice pretty easily.
252+ Atk Machoke Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Regice: 356-422 (118.2 - 140.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Machoke Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Regice: 80-96 (26.5 - 31.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 172-203 (50.4 - 59.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Focus Blast vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 153-181 (44.8 - 53%) -- 28.9% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Machoke Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Regice: 80-96 (26.5 - 31.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 172-203 (50.4 - 59.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Focus Blast vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 153-181 (44.8 - 53%) -- 28.9% chance to 2HKO
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Specially defensive Clefairy is a counter.
Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Thunder Wave
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
Clefairy switches into every move Regice carries and proceeds to Life Orb stall it or Thunder Wave it. The only way Regice can defeat Clefairy is with some insane freeze / paralysis hax.
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 109-130 (31.6 - 37.7%) -- 90.9% chance to 3HKO
Looks pretty close but because of Magic Guard Clefairy is really hard to wear down. The moveset doesn't need to be exactly like that, Clefairy has lots of options.
Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Thunder Wave
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
Clefairy switches into every move Regice carries and proceeds to Life Orb stall it or Thunder Wave it. The only way Regice can defeat Clefairy is with some insane freeze / paralysis hax.
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 109-130 (31.6 - 37.7%) -- 90.9% chance to 3HKO
Looks pretty close but because of Magic Guard Clefairy is really hard to wear down. The moveset doesn't need to be exactly like that, Clefairy has lots of options.
Sebberball
formerly BoXeD
Reserving Torkoal.
Hypno is a counter
Hypno @ Leftovers
Ability: Insomnia
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Wish
- Thunder Wave / Toxic
- Protect
Hypno easily switches into Regice's attacks, then heals itself with Wish + Protect. It can status Regice to wear it down or stop its sweep or just pass a wish to a teammate who can tank one hit from Regice and get brought back to full, and then threaten it out.
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Hypno: 114-136 (30.5 - 36.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Hypno @ Leftovers
Ability: Insomnia
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Wish
- Thunder Wave / Toxic
- Protect
Hypno easily switches into Regice's attacks, then heals itself with Wish + Protect. It can status Regice to wear it down or stop its sweep or just pass a wish to a teammate who can tank one hit from Regice and get brought back to full, and then threaten it out.
252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Hypno: 114-136 (30.5 - 36.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Duosion as a check
Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
Duosion is an underrated threat in this tier imo, like a more physically defensive clefairy. Duosion can easily take a hit from regice then start setting up calm minds and recover all damage as regice kills itself with life orb recoil. The only them stopping duo from winning would be several crits and freezes.
252 SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 161-191 (48.2 - 57.1%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. +1 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 109-129 (32.6 - 38.6%) -- 97.4% chance to 3HKO
+2 0 SpA Duosion Psychic vs. 252 HP / 0+ SpD Regice: 117-138 (32.1 - 37.9%) -- 93.3% chance to 3HKO
doesnt do much tho u can set up more and life orb stall (psychock does like 60 at +2)
Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
Duosion is an underrated threat in this tier imo, like a more physically defensive clefairy. Duosion can easily take a hit from regice then start setting up calm minds and recover all damage as regice kills itself with life orb recoil. The only them stopping duo from winning would be several crits and freezes.
252 SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 161-191 (48.2 - 57.1%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. +1 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 109-129 (32.6 - 38.6%) -- 97.4% chance to 3HKO
+2 0 SpA Duosion Psychic vs. 252 HP / 0+ SpD Regice: 117-138 (32.1 - 37.9%) -- 93.3% chance to 3HKO
doesnt do much tho u can set up more and life orb stall (psychock does like 60 at +2)
Thanks to those who participated.
Checks: Ninetales (Kingler12345) / Machoke (BenOhver) / Duosion (Anty)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Clefairy (GrimoireGod) / Hypno (scorpdestroyer)
Week 18:
Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
- Pursuit
You have a week to post.
Checks: Ninetales (Kingler12345) / Machoke (BenOhver) / Duosion (Anty)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Clefairy (GrimoireGod) / Hypno (scorpdestroyer)
Week 18:
Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
- Pursuit
You have a week to post.
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Tangela is a counter
Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire
Tangela is known for its high physical defense along with Eviolite, which reaches high levels for the tier, enough to take few damage from every Stoutland moves, and can recover damage anyway with Synthesis. It can answer back sleeping it or using Giga Drain to deal some damage and recover some hps.
Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire
Tangela is known for its high physical defense along with Eviolite, which reaches high levels for the tier, enough to take few damage from every Stoutland moves, and can recover damage anyway with Synthesis. It can answer back sleeping it or using Giga Drain to deal some damage and recover some hps.
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Tangela: 108-127 (32.3 - 38%) -- 95.6% chance to 3HKO
0 SpA Tangela Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 88-105 (28.2 - 33.7%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO
0 SpA Tangela Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 88-105 (28.2 - 33.7%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO
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For victim of the week wouldn't it be best if there are no move slashes? Otherwise you cannot know for sure if your Pokemon counts as a check / counter as it might lose to one of the slashed moves (for example Poliwrath could be used as a check but takes a ton from Play Rough which is slashed second).
Anyway, based Solrock is a counter.
Solrock @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stone Edge
- Will-O-Wisp
- Morning Sun
- Stealth Rock
Solrock switches into any move this Stoutland carries and proceeds to burn, set up Stealth Rock, or recover health with Morning Sun. This Pokemon has seen better days (RIP Tauros, Bouffalant, Camerupt) and struggles with Water and Grass being the best types in the tier at the moment but is still a viable choice on a competitive team.
Anyway, based Solrock is a counter.
Solrock @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stone Edge
- Will-O-Wisp
- Morning Sun
- Stealth Rock
Solrock switches into any move this Stoutland carries and proceeds to burn, set up Stealth Rock, or recover health with Morning Sun. This Pokemon has seen better days (RIP Tauros, Bouffalant, Camerupt) and struggles with Water and Grass being the best types in the tier at the moment but is still a viable choice on a competitive team.
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 102-120 (29.7 - 34.9%) -- 16.8% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 160-189 (46.6 - 55.1%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 107-126 (31.1 - 36.7%) -- 70.3% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Facade (140 BP) vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 140-165 (40.8 - 48.1%) -- 5.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 160-189 (46.6 - 55.1%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 107-126 (31.1 - 36.7%) -- 70.3% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Facade (140 BP) vs. 248 HP / 204+ Def Solrock: 140-165 (40.8 - 48.1%) -- 5.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
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Check:
Barbaracle @ Life Orb / Chople Berry
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Razor Shell
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Barbaracle can't switch in, but its presence means that Stoutland should be afraid of spamming Return as it presents a setup opportunity for Barbaracle. If your other teammates are stuff that outspeed Stoutland and/or can take one hit in a pinch, Stoutland should be pretty manageable. Chople is legit so that you can set up on it 1v1 and also does well against stuff like Ursaring.
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Barbaracle: 108-127 (37.8 - 44.5%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Chople Berry Barbaracle: 170-200 (59.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Razor Shell vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Stoutland: 337-397 (108.3 - 127.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Barbaracle @ Life Orb / Chople Berry
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Razor Shell
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Barbaracle can't switch in, but its presence means that Stoutland should be afraid of spamming Return as it presents a setup opportunity for Barbaracle. If your other teammates are stuff that outspeed Stoutland and/or can take one hit in a pinch, Stoutland should be pretty manageable. Chople is legit so that you can set up on it 1v1 and also does well against stuff like Ursaring.
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Barbaracle: 108-127 (37.8 - 44.5%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Chople Berry Barbaracle: 170-200 (59.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Razor Shell vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Stoutland: 337-397 (108.3 - 127.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Gourgeist as a hard check/soft counter
Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Synthesis
- Seed Bomb
- Foul Play
pursuit does lolworthy damage, force it out w/ will o wisp or w/e. Return on a high roll CAN 2hko after rocks but this should be a decent solution to doggy :D
Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Synthesis
- Seed Bomb
- Foul Play
pursuit does lolworthy damage, force it out w/ will o wisp or w/e. Return on a high roll CAN 2hko after rocks but this should be a decent solution to doggy :D
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Carbink as a counter
Carbink @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Stoutland can barely do anything to Carbink, doing 40% at most with Superpower and 27% at most the second time. Carbink can set up on Stoutland and Rest off basically any damage.
Carbink @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Stoutland can barely do anything to Carbink, doing 40% at most with Superpower and 27% at most the second time. Carbink can set up on Stoutland and Rest off basically any damage.
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carbink: 103-122 (33.8 - 40.1%) -- 33.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carbink: 69-82 (22.6 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carbink: 103-122 (33.8 - 40.1%) -- 33.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Carbink Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 66-78 (21.2 - 25%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carbink: 69-82 (22.6 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carbink: 103-122 (33.8 - 40.1%) -- 33.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Carbink Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 66-78 (21.2 - 25%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
Another nice turnout this week. Thanks again to those who participated.
Checks: Carracosta (BenOhver) / Barbaracle (scorpdestroyer) / Gourgeist-XL (Kingler12345)
Counters: Tangela (Raiza.) / Solrock (GrimoireGod) / Carbink (Dundies)
Week 19:
Floatzel @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Veil
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Switcheroo
You have a week to post.
Checks: Carracosta (BenOhver) / Barbaracle (scorpdestroyer) / Gourgeist-XL (Kingler12345)
Counters: Tangela (Raiza.) / Solrock (GrimoireGod) / Carbink (Dundies)
Week 19:
Floatzel @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Veil
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Switcheroo
You have a week to post.
scarf raichu is a check
Raichu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
Choice Scarf Raichu can't switch in on Hydro Pump, but can take an Ice Beam and a few HP Electrics, though it's mostly preferred to bring it in on revenge kill. Once it has brought in, Raichu can easily OHKO Floatzel with either Volt Switch, which allows the team to gain momentum on the probable switch, or just go for Thunderbolt to attempt a clean. Also Switcheroo isn't as effective bc Floatzel will become locked into it anyway.
Raichu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
Choice Scarf Raichu can't switch in on Hydro Pump, but can take an Ice Beam and a few HP Electrics, though it's mostly preferred to bring it in on revenge kill. Once it has brought in, Raichu can easily OHKO Floatzel with either Volt Switch, which allows the team to gain momentum on the probable switch, or just go for Thunderbolt to attempt a clean. Also Switcheroo isn't as effective bc Floatzel will become locked into it anyway.
252 SpA Raichu Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 398-470 (127.9 - 151.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Raichu Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 308-366 (99 - 117.6%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 243-286 (93.1 - 109.5%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 132-156 (50.5 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 44-52 (16.8 - 19.9%) -- guaranteed 6HKO
252 SpA Raichu Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 308-366 (99 - 117.6%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 243-286 (93.1 - 109.5%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 132-156 (50.5 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 44-52 (16.8 - 19.9%) -- guaranteed 6HKO
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Regice @ Leftovers
Trait: Clear Body
EVs: 240 HP / 252 SAtk / 16 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt
easily switches into every hit, doesn't mind getting the specs
ohko's back, there isn't much that floatzel can do
252+ SpA Regice Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 312-368 (100.3 - 118.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Regice: 109-130 (29.9 - 35.7%) -- 36% chance to 3HKO
avoids 3hko with protect.
Swalot is a check:
Swalot @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sticky Hold
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Atk / 140 SpA / 60 SpD
Brave Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
At first I thought countering this Floatzel would be easy due to the lack of Focus Blast, but the Switcheroo really changes things. This is the set that Dundies posted in the Underrated thread and it works pretty well as a check.
The main thing Swalot has over the competition is Sticky Hold, making it immune to Switcheroo. The spread can also never be 2hko, even after rocks are up. After taking the Hydro Pump, this Swalot can heal back some health with Giga Drain. With some good rolls for you, Swalot can come in multiple times.
Here are some calcs for you:
To wrap up, Swalot is notable thanks to his ability. Sticky Hold makes Swalot a check to Floatzel that is NOT crippled by Switcheroo.
Swalot @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sticky Hold
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Atk / 140 SpA / 60 SpD
Brave Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
At first I thought countering this Floatzel would be easy due to the lack of Focus Blast, but the Switcheroo really changes things. This is the set that Dundies posted in the Underrated thread and it works pretty well as a check.
The main thing Swalot has over the competition is Sticky Hold, making it immune to Switcheroo. The spread can also never be 2hko, even after rocks are up. After taking the Hydro Pump, this Swalot can heal back some health with Giga Drain. With some good rolls for you, Swalot can come in multiple times.
Here are some calcs for you:
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 248 HP / 60 SpD Assault Vest Swalot: 147-174 (36.4 - 43.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 60 SpD Assault Vest Swalot: 80-95 (19.8 - 23.5%) -- 39.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
140 SpA Swalot Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 172-204 (55.3 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
60+ Atk Swalot Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Floatzel: 192-226 (61.7 - 72.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 60 SpD Assault Vest Swalot: 80-95 (19.8 - 23.5%) -- 39.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
140 SpA Swalot Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 172-204 (55.3 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
60+ Atk Swalot Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Floatzel: 192-226 (61.7 - 72.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
To wrap up, Swalot is notable thanks to his ability. Sticky Hold makes Swalot a check to Floatzel that is NOT crippled by Switcheroo.
Zebstrika as Check
Zebstrika @ Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Overheat
While Zebstrika can't swap into a Floatzel locked into Hydro Pump, it can outspeed and OHKO it if both are on the field at the same time.
Zebstrika is able to switch in (not well) on an Ice Beam, as well as not receiving that much damage from Switcheroo or Hidden Power Electric.
Zebstrika @ Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Overheat
While Zebstrika can't swap into a Floatzel locked into Hydro Pump, it can outspeed and OHKO it if both are on the field at the same time.
Zebstrika is able to switch in (not well) on an Ice Beam, as well as not receiving that much damage from Switcheroo or Hidden Power Electric.
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 374-439 (120.2 - 141.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 478-564 (153.6 - 181.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Overheat vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 114-135 (36.6 - 43.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 292-345 (100.3 - 118.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 159-188 (54.6 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 478-564 (153.6 - 181.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Overheat vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 114-135 (36.6 - 43.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 292-345 (100.3 - 118.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 159-188 (54.6 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Lapras as a check
Lapras @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
Modest Nature
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Freeze Dry
- Heal Bell
Lapras is a hard check due to Water Absorb and a 4x resistence to ice moves. It easily OHKOes Floatzel back with Freeze Dry and it doesn't mind getting a Choice Specs at all. However, it is not a counter due to HP electric having a small chance to 2HKO after stealth rock.
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 120 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 154-182 (35.7 - 42.2%) -- 90% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 120 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 154-182 (35.7 - 42.2%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 326-386 (104.8 - 124.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Lapras @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
Modest Nature
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Freeze Dry
- Heal Bell
Lapras is a hard check due to Water Absorb and a 4x resistence to ice moves. It easily OHKOes Floatzel back with Freeze Dry and it doesn't mind getting a Choice Specs at all. However, it is not a counter due to HP electric having a small chance to 2HKO after stealth rock.
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 120 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 154-182 (35.7 - 42.2%) -- 90% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 120 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 154-182 (35.7 - 42.2%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 326-386 (104.8 - 124.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Rotom-Frost as a check
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Blizzard
- Trick
Rotom-Frost is 2HKO'd by Hydro Pump, but it outspeeds Floatzel and can OHKO with Volt Switch or Thunderbolt. It also doesn't mind Switcheroo since it has Trick.
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Blizzard
- Trick
Rotom-Frost is 2HKO'd by Hydro Pump, but it outspeeds Floatzel and can OHKO with Volt Switch or Thunderbolt. It also doesn't mind Switcheroo since it has Trick.
252 SpA Rotom-F Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 440-518 (141.4 - 166.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Rotom-F Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 342-404 (109.9 - 129.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 190-225 (78.8 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 35-41 (14.5 - 17%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 52-61 (21.5 - 25.3%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Rotom-F Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 342-404 (109.9 - 129.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 190-225 (78.8 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hidden Power Electric vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 35-41 (14.5 - 17%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-F: 52-61 (21.5 - 25.3%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO
Roselia as a counter
Roselia @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Spikes / Toxic Spikes
- Synthesis
Roselia can take any two hits and has a chance to OHKO with Giga Drain. Even if Floatzel uses Switcheroo and takes Roselia's Eviolite, it lives a hit and with Choice Specs, it is guaranteed to OHKO.
Roselia @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Spikes / Toxic Spikes
- Synthesis
Roselia can take any two hits and has a chance to OHKO with Giga Drain. Even if Floatzel uses Switcheroo and takes Roselia's Eviolite, it lives a hit and with Choice Specs, it is guaranteed to OHKO.
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 124-146 (40.9 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
8 SpA Roselia Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 284-336 (91.3 - 108%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Roselia: 184-218 (60.7 - 71.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
8 SpA Choice Specs Roselia Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 422-500 (135.6 - 160.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
8 SpA Roselia Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 284-336 (91.3 - 108%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Roselia: 184-218 (60.7 - 71.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
8 SpA Choice Specs Roselia Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Floatzel: 422-500 (135.6 - 160.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Lickilicky is a pretty good counter
Lickilicky @ Leftovers
Ability: Oblivious
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Body Slam
- Dragon Tail
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 151-178 (35.6 - 41.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Floatzel can't 2HKO Lickilicky with its strongest move even after SR thanks to Leftovers + Protect. Lickilicky can just Wish + Protect the damage away, paralyze it with Body Slam, or phaze it with Dragon Tail. Lickilicky only fears the Switcheroo, but once that happens Floatzel becomes quite weak and a teammate should be able to deal with it.
Lickilicky @ Leftovers
Ability: Oblivious
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Body Slam
- Dragon Tail
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 151-178 (35.6 - 41.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Floatzel can't 2HKO Lickilicky with its strongest move even after SR thanks to Leftovers + Protect. Lickilicky can just Wish + Protect the damage away, paralyze it with Body Slam, or phaze it with Dragon Tail. Lickilicky only fears the Switcheroo, but once that happens Floatzel becomes quite weak and a teammate should be able to deal with it.
Checks: Raichu (Raiza.) / Zebstrika (BenOhver) / Rotom-F (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Regice (Mael) / Roselia (Dundies) / Lickilicky (scorpdestroyer)
Week 20:
Piloswine @ Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
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Counters: Regice (Mael) / Roselia (Dundies) / Lickilicky (scorpdestroyer)
Week 20:
Piloswine @ Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
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Solrock is a Counter
Solrock @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Morning Sun
- Will-O-Wisp
- Rock Slide / Stone Edge / Zen Headbutt
Solrock can take any hit that Piloswine wants to throw at it, as well as being immune to Earthquake. Solrock can either burn Piloswine, recover with Morning Sun, set up its own Stealth Rock, or get some chip damage off.
Solrock @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Morning Sun
- Will-O-Wisp
- Rock Slide / Stone Edge / Zen Headbutt
Solrock can take any hit that Piloswine wants to throw at it, as well as being immune to Earthquake. Solrock can either burn Piloswine, recover with Morning Sun, set up its own Stealth Rock, or get some chip damage off.
252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 93-111 (27 - 32.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (5 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 155-185 (45 - 53.7%) -- approx. 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk burned Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 45-54 (13 - 15.6%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk burned Piloswine Icicle Spear (5 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 75-90 (21.8 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (5 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 155-185 (45 - 53.7%) -- approx. 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk burned Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 45-54 (13 - 15.6%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk burned Piloswine Icicle Spear (5 hits) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solrock: 75-90 (21.8 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
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