Do you guys think M-Audino's stats are what it needs to make it bulky to take hits even from other megas? I'd like some feedback because I'm going to use it :)
Actually, yes. Mega Salamence, for example, cannot 2HKO a physically defensive variant reliably unless it runs Double-Edge.
252 Atk Aerilate Salamence Frustration vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 144-171 (35.1 - 41.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Aerilate Salamence Frustration vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 159-187 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- 15.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Aerilate Salamence Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 169-201 (41.2 - 49%) -- 78.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Aerilate Salamence Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 186-219 (45.3 - 53.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
If Stealth Rock is removed, it is guaranteed to survive two hits of anything but an Adamant Double-Edge from full health! Here are a few other Megas who will have trouble breaking it as well:
252 Atk Aerilate Mega Pinsir Return vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 153-180 (37.3 - 43.9%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Aerilate Mega Pinsir Return vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 166-196 (40.4 - 47.8%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pixilate Altaria Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 153-180 (37.3 - 43.9%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Pixilate Altaria Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Audino: 153-181 (37.3 - 44.1%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Pixilate Mega Gardevoir Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Audino: 153-181 (37.3 - 44.1%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Mega Gardevoir Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Audino: 141-166 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Gallade Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 157-186 (38.2 - 45.3%) -- 10.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252+ Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Waterfall vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Audino: 151-178 (36.8 - 43.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO (I removed Stealth Rock here because it would confuse some; Mega Gyarados will not hit twice with a +1 Waterfall before Audino can retaliate)
It looks like Audino's going to be walling most of the new Megas, which can give it a home on stall teams. Some flaws to consider:
- No recovery outside of Wish, meaning two of its moveslots are already taken.
- No offensive presence at all; easy to switch into.
- Taunt bait
- Normal type removes its Fighting resist :(
Most of those qualities are inherent flaws with Mega Audino, but you might be able to bypass the Wish thing by using it alongside Chansey and devoting Audino's moveslots to other support and coverage moves. But that might just make it even easier for offensive teams to steamroll stall. :/
A more realistic set would be physically defensive with Wish, Protect, and Dazzling Gleam. The fourth move is basically its only shot at versatility: Thunder Wave to cripple the sweepers it can't 2HKO, Heal Bell for cleric duty, Calm Mind as a win condition (with Draining Kiss over Dazzling Gleam, maybe?), and Fire Blast because you might hurt Steels or something. In any case, the 4mss is real. This is M-Audino in a nutshell.