Project PU Victim of the week - Week 47: Agility Kingler

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COUNTER

Vullaby (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Taunt / Whirlwind
- Roost
- Defog

It takes nothing from +1 Signal Beam even when roosting and can Taunt it or Whirlwind it and Knock Off does a lot. Confusion is annoying tho.

0 Atk Vullaby Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Duosion: 96-114 (28.7 - 34.1%) -- 0.7% chance to 3HKO
+1 0 SpA Duosion Signal Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Vullaby: 62-73 (18 - 21.2%) -- possible 5HKO
+1 0 SpA Duosion Signal Beam vs. Roosting 248 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Vullaby: 124-146 (36.1 - 42.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

 

[Twix]

Stoutland is a Check.

Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
- Toxic

None of Duosion's moves can 2HKO Stoutland without a boost, and Duosion has to be at +3 to have a 50/50 chance of OHKOing Stoutland, while Stoutland can 2HKO with Return.

252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Duosion: 177-208 (52.9 - 62.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Duosion Signal Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 72-85 (23.1 - 27.3%) -- 60.4% chance to 4HKO
0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Stoutland: 114-135 (36.6 - 43.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 SpA Duosion Hidden Power Fighting vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 114-136 (36.6 - 43.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+3 0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Stoutland: 285-336 (91.6 - 108%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

 

[Dr Ciel]

Articuno is a hard check

Articuno @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Frost Breath

Thanks to insanely high bulk and an amazing ability in Pressure, Articuno can be considered to be an extremely hard check to CM Duosion. It can set up a Substitute, then proceed to stall it out of Psyshocks and / or Recover if necessary, while Hurricane does hefty damage, having a slight chance to 2HKO.

Relevant Damage Calculations

0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Articuno: 105-124 (32.7 - 38.6%) -- 4.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Duosion Signal Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Articuno: 27-32 (8.4 - 9.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

0 SpA Duosion Hidden Power Fighting vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Articuno: 44-52 (13.7 - 16.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 SpA Articuno Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 145-172 (43.4 - 51.4%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO

 

[g]

Articuno is a hard check

Articuno @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Ice Beam

Thanks to insanely high bulk and an amazing ability in Pressure, Articuno can be considered to be an extremely hard check to CM Duosion. It can set up a Substitute, then proceed to stall it out of Psyshocks and / or Recover if necessary, while Hurricane does hefty damage, having a slight chance to 2HKO.

Relevant Damage Calculations

0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Articuno: 105-124 (32.7 - 38.6%) -- 4.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Duosion Signal Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Articuno: 27-32 (8.4 - 9.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

0 SpA Duosion Hidden Power Fighting vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Articuno: 44-52 (13.7 - 16.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 SpA Articuno Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 145-172 (43.4 - 51.4%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO

at least run Frost Breath over Ice Beam, Haze, or something since this doesn't rlly switch into Calm Mind well at all

 

[scorpdestroyer]

Dusknoir @ Choice Band
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shadow Punch
- Trick / Pursuit
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0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 212 HP / 0 Def Dusknoir: 81-96 (28.5 - 33.8%) -- 0.3% chance to 3HKO

+1 0 SpA Duosion Psyshock vs. 212 HP / 0 Def Dusknoir: 120-142 (42.2 - 50%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dusknoir Shadow Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Duosion: 198-234 (59.2 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Dusknoir will force Duosion out and while it can't switch into repeated Psyshocks it will still prevent Duosion from getting chances to sweep.

 

[TONE]

Checks: Stoutland (Twix) / Articuno (Dr Ciel) / Dusknoir (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Misdreavus (Raiza) / Vullaby (galbia)

Week 28:

Golduck @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock

You have a week to post.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Pelipper.

Pelipper is a hard check

Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog
- Roost
- Scald
- Air Slash / Toxic

Despite having mediocre defensive stats on the Special side of the spectrum, Specially Defensive Pelipper can still act as a hard check to RD Golduck. Pelipper can tank every hit, but in rain, needs to be careful, as it can get 2HKO'd by Hydro Pump after SR. Pelipper can the use Roost in conjunction with Air Slash or Toxic to gradually wear it down.

 

[Twix]

WALREIN IS A COUNTER

Walrein @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Roar
- Toxic
- Surf
- Protect / Encore

Ah Walrein. The fat tub of lard outclassed by almost every other Water-type in most situations except for this one. Walrein can take any hit from Golduck (bar Focus Blast but this set doesn't have it), and either phase it or stall it out with a combination of Life Orb damage, Toxic, and Protect.

Calc

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Hydro Pump vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Walrein in Rain: 120-140 (28.3 - 33%) -- 92.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Walrein: 22-26 (5.2 - 6.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Walrein: 109-129 (25.7 - 30.4%) -- 1.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Dundies]

Politoed is a check

Politoed @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Encore

Politoed can switch directly into all of Golduck's attacks (even gaining HP from Hydro Pump) except for Psyshock and take little to no damage, but Psyshock from Golduck is able to take out Politoed before Politoed can take out Golduck with HP Electric.

calcs

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Politoed: 127-151 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Politoed Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Golduck in Rain: 139-164 (46.1 - 54.4%) -- 57.8% chance to 2HKO

 

[Raiza]

Zweilous as a counter

Zweilous @ Eviolite
Ability: Hustle
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Crunch
- Dragon Tail
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Zweilous takes little damage from Hydro Pump and is immune to Psyshock. Ice Beam doesn't even 2HKO, while Zweilous is able to retaliate back with Crunch, dealing decent damage, or recover the damage received with Rest. Eventually in the worst case scenario it can rely on Sleep Talk to KO Golduck, or it can phaze it out at the start to also stall Rain turns.

calcs

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Zweilous: 135-161 (38.7 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

8 Atk Hustle Zweilous Crunch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Golduck: 141-166 (46.8 - 55.1%) -- 69.5% chance to 2HKO

 

[Akir]

Lickilicky as a hard check:

Lickilicky @ Leftovers
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Body Slam

Golduck has a ton of difficulty breaking through Lickilicky. With wish and protect, Lickilicky can also reliably heal off the Hydro Pump damage and also burn rain turns away. Lickilicky can also knock off the Life Orb to take away a good chunk of Golduck's power. Licki can also run Body Slam for some decent damage and also have a decent chance at paralyze. Licki is a hard check due to the boost in Hydro Pump's power...and only if Golduck was using Hydro Pump on the switch.

Calculations

Golduck ---> Lickilicky

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 153-183 (36 - 43.1%) -- 96.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lickilicky: 105-125 (24.7 - 29.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky in Rain: 231-274 (54.4 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[ManOfMany]

Lickilicky as a counter:
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Lickilicky @ Leftovers
Ability: Cloud Nine
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave/Body Slam

Golduck has a ton of difficulty breaking through Lickilicky. With Cloud Nine, Golduck can only hope for the 3hko with Hydro Pump. With wish and protect, Lickilicky can also reliably heal off the Hydro Pump damage and also burn rain turns away. Lickilicky can also knock off the Life Orb to take away a good chunk of Golduck's power, and Licki can just run Twave and ruin Golduck's hope for a sweep entirely. Licki can also run Body Slam for some decent damage and also have a decent chance at paralyze. Own Tempo can also tank Golduck just fine, but becomes a hard check due to the boost in Hydro Pump's power...and only if Golduck was using Hydro Pump on the switch.

Calculations

Golduck ---> Lickilicky

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 153-183 (36 - 43.1%) -- 96.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lickilicky: 105-125 (24.7 - 29.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky in Rain: 231-274 (54.4 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Only if Lickilicky does not have Cloud Nine

Cloud Nine is incompatible with Wish, and Lickilicky does not learn Thunder Wave.

 

[Akir]

Cloud Nine is incompatible with Wish, and Lickilicky does not learn Thunder Wave.

incredible oversight it seems...will fix.

and...fixed. thanks for pointing it out! i feel dumb for not checking myself lol

 

[SomethingAppealing]

Lapras as a counter:

Lapras @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 208 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Toxic

This thing honestly walls Golduck. Golduck's Hydro Pump can't touch Lapras due to Water Absorb, and Lapras resists ice beam by x4. Psyshock is a joke, it can't even 3HKO it. On the other hand, Freeze-dry coming from Lapras will 2HKO Golduck. This set is probably one of the best, if not the best, switch-in to Golduck.

Calc

252+ SpA Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Golduck: 228-270 (75.7 - 89.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Life Orb Golduck Psyshock vs. 208 HP / 4 Def Lapras: 121-143 (26.7 - 31.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

 

[g]

Very little reason to have psyshock over focus blast or even HP Electric on this one tbh

 

[ManOfMany]

Very little reason to have psyshock over focus blast or even HP Electric on this one tbh

HP Electric is probably the best move, but I would take Psyshock over Focus Blast any day. If it's a question of hitting Roselia or Lapras, I would rather hit Roselia.

 

[TONE]

Checks: Pelipper (Dr Ciel) / Politoed (Dundies) / Lickilicky (Al'Akir)
Counters: Walrein (Twix) / Zweilous (Raiza) / Lapras (SomethingAppealing)

Week 29:

Mr. Mime @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Filter
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Focus Blast
- Healing Wish

You have a week to post.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Grumpig.

Grumpig as a Counter

Grumpig @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Whirlwind / Focus Blast
- Toxic
- Protect / Thunder Wave / Heal Bell

Specially Defensive Grumpig is an excellent counter to Mr. Mime, thanks to it's extremely high Special Defense. None of Mr. Mime's moves are better than a 5HKO, while Grumpig can simply Toxic and wear it down by using Protect along with Psychic.

Relevant Damage Calculation

252 SpA Mr. Mime Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Grumpig: 75-88 (20.6 - 24.1%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

Everything else is the worst move ever, so yeah.

 

[Akir]

Clefairy as a counter:

Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled
- Thunder Wave

Mr. Mime can't even 4hko all of the time while Clefairy can paralyze to ruin the scarf, set up rocks, and slowly wear down with Moonblast. The only thing that Mime can do is either switch out or Healing Wish...and with Magic Guard and Softboiled, Clefairy can't be worn down with chip damage. Clefairy is a simple and very reliable counter.

Calculations

252 SpA Mr. Mime Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 78-93 (22.6 - 27%) -- 36.6% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Mr. Mime Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

252 SpA Mr. Mime Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 34-41 (9.8 - 11.9%) -- possible 9HKO

 

[Raiza]

Gogoat @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 228 HP / 48 Atk / 232 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink

Because of its high HP stat along with an ok special bulk and investment, Gogoat is able to eat up any of Mr. Mime's hits with ease, and recover up the damage with Milk Drink. Gogoat can use Mr. Mime as a setup fodder, or directly attack it with Horn Leech taking advantage of its poor defense, dealing decent damage and healing for a part of it.

calc

252 SpA Mr. Mime Psychic vs. 228 HP / 232+ SpD Gogoat: 103-123 (23.1 - 27.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

48 Atk Gogoat Horn Leech vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mr. Mime: 121-144 (54.7 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[rubsomebacononit]

reserving metang

Metang as a COUNTER

Metang @ Eviolite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Meteor Mash
- Bullet Punch
- Toxic

Metang has solid bulk thanks to Eviolite, and doesn't take much damage from Dazzling Gleam or Psychic. Its part Psychic-typing also gives it a neutrality to Focus Blast. In addition to this, Metang has a strong Meteor Mash to take care of Mr. Mime.

What Mr. Mime does to Metang
252 SpA Mr. Mime Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Metang: 44-52 (13.5 - 16%) -- possible 7HKO
252 SpA Mr. Mime Psychic vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Metang: 24-29 (7.4 - 8.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 SpA Mr. Mime Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Metang: 88-104 (27.1 - 32%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

What Metang does to Mr. Mime
252+ Atk Metang Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Filter Mr. Mime: 108-127 (48.8 - 57.4%) -- 94.9% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Metang Meteor Mash vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Filter Mr. Mime: 240-283 (108.5 - 128%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[trc]

can we stop calling it mr meme it isn't even funny oml what are we 9 years old (don't answer this kingler) it's really really really stupid

 

[Kingler]

can we stop calling it mr meme it isn't even funny oml what are we 9 years old (don't answer this kingler) it's really really really stupid

Edgy o_O also im 16 :(

Stunfisk @ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Earth Power
- Scald

i think this gets like 4hkoed and can chip mr. meme back so it 1v1s it

 

[2xTheTap]

Dusknoir as a check

Dusknoir @ Choice Band
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
- Trick / Pursuit
- Shadow Sneak
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch / Thunder Punch

Dusknoir can switch into anything Mr. Mime has for it and threaten Mr. Mime out with a STAB, CB Shadow Sneak that OHKOs after Rocks. The Speed here is simply for Pelipper and Roselia (which determines the elemental punch you're using here), however more bulk and less Speed can easily be used to provide you with a more reliable Mr. Mime check. Pursuit also lets you get enough chip damage on Mr. Mime so that something else on your team can check it, but CB Pursuit is primarily for things like Grumpig and Kadabra that usually switch out of STAB CB Shadow Sneak.

Dusknoir vs Mr. Mime

252+ Atk Choice Band Dusknoir Shadow Sneak vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Filter Mr. Mime: 190-226 (85.9 - 102.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

Mr. Mime vs Dusknoir

252 SpA Mr. Mime Psychic vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Dusknoir: 94-112 (37.1 - 44.2%) -- 1.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Mr. Mime Dazzling Gleam vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Dusknoir: 84-100 (33.2 - 39.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

 

[TONE]

Checks: Dusknoir (2xTheTap)
Counters: Grumpig (Dr Ciel) / Clefairy (Al'Akir) / Gogoat (Raiza) / Metang (rubsomebacononit) / Stunfisk (Kingler12345)

Week 30:

Arbok @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Coil
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
- Aqua Tail

You have one week.