YUM or YUCK: CAP Edition

[heartofgold]

Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 140 HP / 112 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Volt Switch
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock

252+ Atk Choice Band Malaconda Power Whip vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 108-127 (30.1 - 35.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Malaconda Power Whip vs. -1 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 162-191 (45.2 - 53.3%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
112 Atk Cobalion Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Malaconda: 404-476 (93.3 - 109.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

Cobalion has a good chance to OHKO, and can even get an Atk boost if Mala is foolish enough to try Sucker Punch. Even with the Defense drop from Close Combat, Mala stuggles to do damage.

 

[Da Pizza Man]

Kitsunoh @ Leftovers
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Shadow Strike
- U-Turn
- Will-O-Wisp
- Defog

112 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: 51-60 (14 - 16.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0- SpA Cobalion Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Kitsunoh: 51-60 (14 - 16.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Kitsunoh Shadow Strike vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 72-85 (20.1 - 23.7%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery and burn damage

Kitsunoh walls Cobalion completely, thanks to its access to Will-O-Wisp and its typing. It also outdamages it in the situation Cobalion doesnt switch out. As an added bonus, Kitsunoh can also defog away Cobalion's rocks

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Volkraken@ Choice Scarf
Ability: Analytic
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- U - Turn
- Hydro Pump
- Power Gem

252 SpA Volkraken Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Kitsunoh: 444-524 (121.9 - 143.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
4 Atk Kitsunoh Shadow Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Volkraken: 108-127 (31.5 - 37.1%) -- 80.7% chance to 3HKO

ez pz for volk to switchin and kill back bar a miss from Fire Blast

 

[EternalSnowman]

Gastrodon@ Assault Vest
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 SpA
Sassy Nature
- Earthquake
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Clear Smog

Pretty clear what it does, walls KOs with EQ

252 SpA Volcanion Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Gastrodon: 51-60 (11.9 - 14%) -- possible 8HKO
0 Atk Gastrodon Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcanion: 222-264 (65.1 - 77.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Immune to Hydro cuz Storm Drain

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Let's keep the malaconda train going

Malaconda@ Choice band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 248 HP / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- U-Turn

252+ Atk Choice Band Malaconda Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Gastrodon: 1476-1740 (346.4 - 408.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
4 SpA Gastrodon Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Malaconda: 98-116 (22.6 - 26.7%) -- 25.1% chance to 4HKO

Mala just utterly destroys gastrodon

 

[EternalSnowman]

Pinsir@ Pinsirite
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Speed / 4 SpD
Jolly Nature
- Return
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Close Combat

Standard M- Pinsir, takes anything on the switch, and then proceeds to outspeed and KO with Return (Even if it is Non-Mega)
252+ Atk Choice Band Cacturne Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Pinsir: 145-172 (53.5 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Cacturne Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Pinsir: 126-148 (46.4 - 54.6%) -- 64.5% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Aerilate Mega Pinsir Return vs. 248 HP / 4 Def Cacturne: 746-878 (172.2 - 202.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Cyclohm@ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Discharge
- Fire Blast
- Slack Off
- Draco Meteor

8 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Pinsir: 210-248 (77.4 - 91.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Mega Pinsir Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Cyclohm: 96-114 (22.9 - 27.2%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

Pinsir can barely scratch Clohm, while clohm easily 2kos pinsir in mega form

 

[jas61292]

Audino @ Audinite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Heal Bell

8 SpA Cyclohm Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Audino: 175-207 (42.6 - 50.4%)
-2 8 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Mega Audino: 40-48 (9.7 - 11.7%) -- possible 9HKO

or

8 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Audino: 109-129 (26.5 - 31.4%)
8 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Mega Audino: 78-93 (19 - 22.6%) -- possible 5HKO

meanwhile

0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Cyclohm: 192-228 (45.8 - 54.4%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Cyclohm: 288-342 (68.7 - 81.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Cyclohm: 384-452 (91.6 - 107.8%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

Yes.... I went there.

 

[EternalSnowman]

Steelix-Mega @ Steelixite
Ability: Sand Force
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Rest

252+ Atk Mega Steelix Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Audino: 258-306 (62.9 - 74.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Steelix: 51-60 (14.4 - 16.9%) -- possible 6HKO
0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Steelix: 37-44 (10.4 - 12.4%) -- possible 9HKO
+2 0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Steelix: 74-87 (20.9 - 24.6%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
+6 0 SpA Mega Audino Dazzling Gleam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Steelix: 148-174 (41.9 - 49.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Steelix Laughs at M-Audino's Attacks and retaliates with Heavy Slam, Taunt is to prevent boosting/healing and Toxic is there to chip it down... you can also run a bulkier set with Taunt+Toxic to kill M-Audino.

Yes I went there...

 

[Max Carvalho]

I summon pony.
Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power Ground
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind

252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Steelix: 560-660 (158.6 - 186.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Exclaimer]

Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 88 HP / 192 Atk / 4 Def / 224 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Bounce

Pretty easy, Gyarados avoids the 2HKO from Hydro Pump and can 100% OHKO with Bounce after one dragon dance.

192+ Atk Gyarados Bounce vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 312-368 (96.5 - 113.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 134-158 (37.9 - 44.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Celebi@ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 196 HP / 60 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Recover
- Thunder Wave
- HeaLing WisH

60 SpA Celebi Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 324-384 (100.3 - 118.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Icy Wind vs. 196 HP / 252+ SpD Celebi: 130-154 (33.3 - 39.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Celebi switches in, and kills. An unfortunate crit come your way? recover away the damage
Literally as I finish, lol

Cyclohm@ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Static
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Discharge
- Draco meteor
- Heal Bell
- Slack off

4 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 384-456 (108.7 - 129.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
192+ Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Cyclohm: 43-51 (10.2 - 12.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 192+ Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Cyclohm: 86-102 (20.4 - 24.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

yeah, Cyclohm rules

 

[JigglykongisFUM16]

I am completely serious with this next pokemon. Any sort of ugh from you all is unjustified because this set got me #1 on the cap ladder before, so :P

Jiggly's Sylvy (Sylveon)@ Pixie Plate
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Def
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Quick Attack
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball

252+ SpA Pixie Plate Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Cyclohm: 596-704 (142.2 - 168%) -- guaranteed OHKO
4 SpA Cyclohm Discharge vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Sylveon: 76-91 (19.2 - 23%) -- possible 5HKO

goodbye clohm

 

[cbrevan]

Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Bug Bite
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Aerial Ace

252+ SpA Pixie Plate Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 8 SpD Scizor: 132-156 (46.9 - 55.5%) -- 77% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Sylveon Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 8 SpD Scizor: 102-120 (36.2 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Sylveon: 458-540 (116.2 - 137%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Scizor switches in safely because this Sylveon really hates Sash users, so it forgot to bring hp fire. Scizor then slaughter the poor thing the next turn.

 

[Swede]

Plasmanta @ Life Orb
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Sludge Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Hidden Power Fire

Plasmanta resists all of Banded Scizor's moves and will OHKO with an HP Fire after outspeeding

252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bug Bite vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 105-123 (40 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Plasmanta Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Scizor: 352-416 (125.2 - 148%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[sparktrain]

Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 192 SpD / 72 Spe
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Facade
- Swords Dance

sdef scor saves the day, switches into LO manta even if toxic orb hasn't yet activated and KOes back with EQ.

252+ SpA Life Orb Plasmanta Dazzling Gleam vs. 244 HP / 192+ SpD Gliscor: 116-136 (32.9 - 38.6%) -- 3.7% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Poison Heal
252+ SpA Life Orb Plasmanta Dazzling Gleam vs. 244 HP / 192+ SpD Gliscor: 116-136 (32.9 - 38.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

0 Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 360-424 (137.4 - 161.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Syclant@ Focus Sash
Ability: Mounatineer
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Ice Beam
- Bug Buzz
- Tail Glow
- Earth Power


0 Atk Gliscor Facade (140 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Syclant: 130-153 (46 - 54.2%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Syclant Ice Beam vs. 244 HP / 192+ SpD Gliscor: 496-588 (140.9 - 167%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Switch into scor before he uses swords dance or facade. Then kill with ice beam

 

[heartofgold]

Arghonaut @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up

Yarrrr, Arghonaut not be caring for ye's prissy boosts, and scores a heap o' booty wit' a clean 2HKO, even plundering a share o' boosts itself! Shiver me timbers!

252+ Atk Arghonaut Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Syclant: 160-190 (56.7 - 67.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Syclant Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Arghonaut: 90-106 (21.7 - 25.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

(Also, per the 1st post Focus Sash is banned. It's Syclant's preferred item so I guess it might be an exception, but just thought I'd say. Arghonaut doesn't care. He's Unaware.)

 

[cbrevan]

Syclant wasn't even a counter since it had a 50% chance to be OHKOed by a +2 Facade, but hey who cares since Arghonaut countered both.

Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Moonlight
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Flamethrower

252+ Atk Arghonaut Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 52-62 (13.1 - 15.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Arghonaut Aqua Jet vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 57-67 (14.4 - 17%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Arghonaut Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 45-54 (11.4 - 13.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever

0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Arghonaut: 198-234 (47.8 - 56.5%) -- 28.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

Clefable takes Arghonauts attacks like a champ and cleanly 3HKOs, or even 2HKOs it.

 

[sparktrain]

Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 28 SpD / 16 Spe
Timid Nature
- Acid Spray
- Scald
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin

Tentacruel's great special bulk and resistance to both of Clefable's attacks allow it to easily switch in. From there, a few uses of Acid Spray will get the job done, while Clefable's Moonblast can't do much in return, even if it boosts with Calm Mind. Tentacruel doesn't even need to worry about Moonblast SpA drops thanks to Clefable's Unaware!

4 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 28 SpD Tentacruel: 42-49 (11.5 - 13.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+1 4 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 28 SpD Tentacruel: 61-72 (16.8 - 19.8%) -- possible 7HKO after Black Sludge recovery (...you get the idea)

0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Clefable: 80-96 (20.3 - 24.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. -2 252 HP / 0 SpD Clefable: 156-186 (39.5 - 47.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. -4 252 HP / 0 SpD Clefable: 236-278 (59.8 - 70.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. -6 252 HP / 0 SpD Clefable: 312-368 (79.1 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[LightningLord2]

Gardevoir @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Synchronize -> Pixilate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
-Hyper Voice
-Psyshock
-Focus Blast
-Shadow Ball

Why bother with large prep if you can obliterate the opponent in one hit? It can tank two Acid Sprays, too.

0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Gardevoir: 66-78 (23.7 - 28%) -- 70.3% chance to 4HKO
0 SpA Tentacruel Acid Spray vs. -2 4 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gardevoir: 114-134 (41 - 48.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Mega Gardevoir Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 216 Def Tentacruel: 368-434 (101.3 - 119.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Scizor@ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SpD
Adamant nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-Turn
- Knock Off
- Aerial Ace

RIP gard
252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Gardevoir: 458-542 (164.7 - 194.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Mega Gardevoir Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Scizor: 205-242 (59.5 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[LightningLord2]

Charmander @ Eviolite
Ability: Blaze
188 HP / 252 SpA / 68 Spe
Modest Nature
- Flamethrower
- Will-O-Wisp
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 104-123 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 225-265 (84.5 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Aerial Ace vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 209-246 (78.5 - 92.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Charmander Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Scizor: 472-564 (137.2 - 163.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Charmander is faster even with only 4 Speed EVs and you can't do Knock Off/Aerial Ace + Bullet Punch due to Choice Band. Nothing better than countering top Pokémon with silly NFEs.

 

[KogaEliteFour]

Charmander @ Eviolite
Ability: Blaze
188 HP / 252 SpA / 68 Spe
Modest Nature
- Flamethrower
- Will-O-Wisp
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 104-123 (39 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 225-265 (84.5 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Aerial Ace vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Charmander: 209-246 (78.5 - 92.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Charmander Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Scizor: 472-564 (137.2 - 163.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Charmander is faster even with only 4 Speed EVs and you can't do Knock Off/Aerial Ace + Bullet Punch due to Choice Band. Nothing better than countering top Pokémon with silly NFEs.

Tagging sparktrain (I listened to your advice)
Squirtle @ Eviolite
Ability: Torrent
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

252 SpA Squirtle Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Charmander: 234-276 (106.8 - 126%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Charmander Flamethrower vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Squirtle: 43-51 (18.7 - 22.2%) -- possible 5HKO
Squirtle can easily come in on a Flamethrower, outspeeds and OHKOs with Hydro Pump. A burn doesn't even affect it too much if Hydro Pump misses.

Hopefully this counts?

 

[sparktrain]

Serperior @ Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power Fire
- Glare

hopefully I don't need to explain this one

252 SpA Squirtle Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 52-62 (17.8 - 21.3%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Squirtle: 369-437 (160.4 - 190%) -- guaranteed OHKO

[21:04] @sparktrain: if you post squirtle
[21:04] @sparktrain: i swear i will end you