YUM or YUCK: CAP Edition

[Sota Higurashi]

No it's just cbre loves plasmanta so much that he can;t be without

Azumarill @ Choice band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 HP / 252 atk / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
-Knock Off
-Play Rough
- Waterfall
-Aqua Jet

252+ SpA Life Orb Reuniclus Psychic vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 246-290 (60.8 - 71.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 192 HP / 64 Def Reuniclus: 450-530 (110 - 129.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt

Plasmanta wins.

 

[heartofgold]

Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Nature: Sassy
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic

Tempted to go Heatproof, but STAB Tbolt actually outdamages HP Fire. Go figure. Bronzong breaks the balloon with Gyro, then EQ does what EQ will do. Barring supremely bad luck, Plasmanta 4HKOs, so it can switch in without a care.

252 SpA Plasmanta Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Bronzong: 96-114 (28.4 - 33.7%) -- 95.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Azumarill @ Choice band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 HP / 252 atk / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
-Knock Off
-Play Rough
- Waterfall
-Aqua Jet

4 Atk Bronzong Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Azumarill: 79-93 (19.5 - 23%) -- possible 5HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 340-400 (100.5 - 118.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Do your thing cbre

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt

Plasmanta wins.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Lame.

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Psychic
- Encore

Plasmanta Appreciation Thread.

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Time for my bae

Rhyperior@ Assault Vest
Ability Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Atk / 248 SpD
Adamant Nature

-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
-Thunderpunch
-Megahorn

252 SpA Plasmanta Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Rhyperior: 75-89 (17.2 - 20.5%) -- possible 5HKO
8+ Atk Rhyperior Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 544-648 (207.6 - 247.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

lol max hp/spdef av rhyperior

Rotom-Wash @ Chesto Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Rest

0+ Atk Rhyperior Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 216+ Def Rotom-W: 112-133 (36.9 - 43.8%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Solid Rock Rhyperior: 279-333 (64.2 - 76.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[sparktrain]

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 104 SpA / 152 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 30 SpA / 30 SpD
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Ground

Thanks to its typing, bulk, and Regenerator, Amoonguss can check Rotom-W repeatedly throughout a match. The SpA EVs aren't super required, but they secure the 2HKO with Giga Drain, ensuring that Rotom-W goes down after it uses Rest a second time. Hidden Power Ground because Plasmanta is cute.

8 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 152+ SpD Amoonguss: 57-68 (13.1 - 15.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
8 SpA Rotom-W Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 152+ SpD Amoonguss: 36-43 (8.3 - 9.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever
104 SpA Amoonguss Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-W: 152-180 (50.1 - 59.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

I couldn't think of anything that counters this that manta counters ;-;

Venusaur@ Venusaurite
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 248HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Power Whip
-Synthesis

104 SpA Amoonguss Sludge Bomb vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Venusaur: 82-97 (22.5 - 26.7%) -- 27.9% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Mega Venusaur Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Amoonguss: 134-158 (31 - 36.6%) -- 68.6% chance to 3HKO

Venu can set up, synthesis, and kill

 

[SotheBlacKnight]

Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 56 Atk / 252 SpA / 200 Spe
Mild Nature
- Ice Beam
- Fusion Bolt
- Earth Power
- Roost

252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Venusaur: 338-400 (93.1 - 110.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Mega Venusaur Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Kyurem-B: 111-131 (28.3 - 33.5%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Look at this classy motherfucker tho

Gallade @ Galladite
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Zen Headbutt

252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gallade: 175-208 (63.1 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
56 Atk Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gallade: 220-259 (79.4 - 93.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Mega Gallade Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Kyurem-B: 522-614 (133.5 - 157%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[sparktrain]

Sableye @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster -> Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Careful Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Knock Off
- Metal Burst

Mega Sableye is immune to Mega Gallade's STAB moves courtesy of its typing, and easily tanks a +2 Knock Off. After burning Gallade with Will-O-Wisp, Mega Sableye can stall it out, as even a +6 burned Mega Gallade will never be able to 2HKO. Being in base form isn't an issue either, as it can take advantage of Prankster to burn Mega Gallade even sooner.

+2 252 Atk Mega Gallade Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 160 Def Mega Sableye: 123-145 (40.4 - 47.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+6 252 Atk burned Mega Gallade Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 160 Def Mega Sableye: 122-144 (40.1 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Gardevoir@ Gardevoirite
Ability: Synchornize
Evs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Timid Nature
-Hyper Voice
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Taunt

0 Atk Mega Sableye Knock Off vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Gardevoir: 87-103 (31.2 - 37%) -- 79% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Pixilate Mega Gardevoir Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 96+ SpD Mega Sableye: 338-402 (111.1 - 132.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Where is my manta

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Life Orb
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Psychic

Here's the manta.

 

[JigglykongisFUM16]

My Garchomp feasts on Mantas
But I don't use garchomp so...

Heatran@ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 36 HP / 220 SpA / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
- Fire Blast
-Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Stone Edge

252 SpA Life Orb Plasmanta Thunderbolt vs. 36 HP / 4 SpD Heatran: 183-216 (55.1 - 65%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
220 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Plasmanta: 392-464 (149.6 - 177%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[sparktrain]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Hidden Power [Ground]
- Discharge

In the spirit of Plasmanta posts, I challenged myself to find a way to counter a Plasmanta counter with Plasmanta. Fire Blast can be stalled out with RestTalk, then HP Ground can be used for the victory.

220 SpA Heatran Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Plasmanta: 129-153 (39.8 - 47.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 SpA Plasmanta Hidden Power Ground vs. 36 HP / 0+ SpD Heatran: 192-228 (57.8 - 68.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock (why Calm ScarfTran?)

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Psychic
- Encore

Plasmanta wins.

 

[jas61292]

Excadrill @ Life Orb
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance

252 SpA Plasmanta Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Excadrill: 70-83 (19.3 - 22.9%) -- possible 5HKO
Cute.

252+ Atk Life Orb Excadrill Iron Head vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 82-97 (31.2 - 37%) -- 82.1% chance to 3HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Excadrill Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 832-983 (317.5 - 375.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Sure, why not?

Chesnaught @ Fist Plate
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
- Spiky Shield
- Wood Hammer

252+ Atk Life Orb Excadrill Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Chesnaught: 121-144 (31.8 - 37.8%) -- 93.1% chance to 3HKO
+2 252+ Atk Life Orb Excadrill Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Chesnaught: 242-285 (63.6 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

0 Atk Fist Plate Chesnaught Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Excadrill: 308-366 (85.3 - 101.3%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
Also, Spiky Shield + LO recoil + Drain Punch is a guaranteed OHKO, for whatever that's worth.
0 Atk Fist Plate Chesnaught Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Excadrill: 308-366 (85.3 - 101.3%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Psychic
- Encore

Plasmanta wins, again.

 

[jas61292]

Alakazam @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute

252 SpA Plasmanta Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Alakazam: 162-192 (64.5 - 76.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Psychic vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Plasmanta: 400-476 (152.6 - 181.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sota Higurashi]

Azumarill@ Assault Vest
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 240 HP /252 Atk / 16 SpD
Adaman Nature
-Knock Off
-Waterfall
-Play rough
-Aqua Jet
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Psychic vs. 240 HP / 16 SpD Assault Vest Azumarill: 153-183 (38.1 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 476-562 (189.6 - 223.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

Plasmanta @ Air Balloon
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 HP / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Wave
- Psychic
- Encore

Wins yet again.

 

[sparktrain]

Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire
- Earthquake

Here's another mon that can hurt Plasmanta.

252 SpA Life Orb Latios Psyshock vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Plasmanta: 296-351 (112.9 - 133.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Plasmanta Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios: 144-171 (48.1 - 57.1%) -- 91% chance to 2HKO