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

Grumpig as a counter.

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

Not much to say, Grumpig can switch into any move Raichu carries and defeat or phaze it.

252 SpA Raichu Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Grumpig: 78-93 (21.4 - 25.5%) -- 0.3% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Raichu Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Grumpig: 78-93 (21.4 - 25.5%) -- 0.3% chance to 4HKO
0 SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raichu: 106-126 (40.6 - 48.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

You can also use Seismic Toss, Taunt, Toxic, etc. Volt Switches are annoying but Grumpig is still a full counter.
 
Torterra is a check

Torterra @ Yache Berry
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Rock Polish
- Stone Edge

Any Torterra set is a fine check to Raichu because it stops it from spamming its most spammable moves, plus Torterra fits very well onto many kinds of teams. Of course, it dies to HP Ice but that's not a very fun move for the Raichu user to click (it actually doesn't OHKO a healthy Torterra so you can take one in a pinch even without Yache)
 
Well no one is getting those... And it would be a shame for those to be lost just cuz I reserved Gourgeist earlier...
Specially Sliggoo, Hypno and Gogoat that are really underrated pokes in this meta...
Also... It's kinda weird on how a kinda high rated poke has so many checks and counters...
 
Carracosta as a counter
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Carracosta @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide / Scald
- Toxic
- Knock Off

Wall Carracosta, thanks to Solid Rock and an high Defense, is able to take on Rapidash fairly well, tanking with ease coverage moves such as Wild Charge and Drill Run that allow Rapidash to deal with common Water- and Rock-Types. Carracosta is able to hit back hard with a Rock Slide, which is able to KO Rapidash with some prior damage, most likely Life Orb recoil will be enough, or can opt for Scald to be useful against different types of threats, though it will be less useful in this type of matchup.

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solid Rock Carracosta: 96-113 (27.2 - 32.1%) -- 37.6% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solid Rock Carracosta: 86-101 (24.4 - 28.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Carracosta Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 234-276 (86.3 - 101.8%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

0 SpA Carracosta Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rapidash: 180-212 (66.4 - 78.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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Stunfisk as a counter

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Stunfisk @ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Discharge
- Earth Power
- Toxic

Rapidash is unable to 2HKO Stunfisk with any move and Stunfisk can 2HKO back with Earth Power. There's also the chance for Rapidash to get paralyzed by Static, even using Drill Run.

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 172-203 (40.8 - 48.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 153-182 (36.3 - 43.2%) -- 98% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Stunfisk Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rapidash: 198-234 (73 - 86.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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Solrock as a counter:



Solrock @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 84 Def / 176 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Will-O-Wisp
- Morning Sun

Solrock takes little to nothing from any of Rapidash's moves, and has reliable recovery to counter it throughout the match with Morning Sun. Solrock can hit back hard with Stone Edge, easily ohko'ing Rapidash if it decides to stay in for some weird reason. 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe works too, but I like this spread to outspeed Pawniard and burn it with Will-O-Wisp.
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 84+ Def Solrock: 101-120 (29.4 - 34.9%) -- 10.4% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 248 HP / 84+ Def Solrock: 101-120 (29.4 - 34.9%) -- 11.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

Rapidash Drill Run vs. Levitate Solrock: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- aim for the horn next time
0 Atk Solrock Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 276-326 (101.8 - 120.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Piloswine as a check:



Piloswine @ Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Atk
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear

Piloswine is just bulky enough to withstand some hits and KO Rapidash back in one hit without much help...

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Thick Fat Piloswine: 120-143 (29.7 - 35.4%) -- 22.3% chance to 3HKO

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Piloswine: 53-64 (13.1 - 15.8%) -- possible 7HKO

8 Atk Piloswine Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 288-342 (106.2 - 126.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

So... isn't a counter, just because it doesn't have reliable recovery and:
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Thick Fat Piloswine: 120-143 (29.7 - 35.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

Which means that it can be pretty much debilitated and kicked out without any other support just by making it switch sometimes into SR!
 
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Zweilous @ Eviolite
Ability: Hustle
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Dragon Tail
- Crunch
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Zwelious is an underrated threat and a solid answer to some scary Pokemon in the current Meta such as Simipour and Ninetails as well as Rapidash. Zwelious can take any hit Rapidash wants to dish out and either phase it away, miss, or get off solid damage with Crunch.

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Zweilous: 95-113 (27.2 - 32.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Zweilous: 47-56 (13.5 - 16%) -- possible 7HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Zweilous: 86-101 (24.7 - 29%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

4 Atk Hustle Zweilous Dragon Tail vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 114-135 (42 - 49.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
4 Atk Hustle Zweilous Crunch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 151-178 (55.7 - 65.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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FRAXURE
Fraxure @ Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Tail
- Low Kick

the best Rapidash can do is Flare Blitz Fraxure which does at best 40 percent. Fraxure can take advantage of the horse by Dragon Dancing up and having fun with a +1 Outrage.

(Rapidash vs Fraxure)
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Fraxure: 94-112 (34.4 - 41%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
just to show Drill run is weaker:
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Fraxure: 84-100 (30.7 - 36.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
(Fraxure vs Rapidash)
252 Atk Mold Breaker Fraxure Outrage vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 243-286 (89.6 - 105.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 Atk Mold Breaker Fraxure Outrage vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 364-429 (134.3 - 158.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Torkoal @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 248 HP / 232 Def / 28 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin

TORKOAL! AS a counter

Rapidash can't even touch Torkoal. Flare Blitz and Wild Charge are 7HKOs, and Drill Run is a 4HKO (3HKO if you are super lucky). Torkoal can attack back with an Earthquake, which 2HKOs Rapidash.

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 232+ Def Torkoal: 61-73 (17.7 - 21.2%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 248 HP / 232+ Def Torkoal: 61-73 (17.7 - 21.2%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Drill Run vs. 248 HP / 232+ Def Torkoal: 109-130 (31.7 - 37.9%) -- 0.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Torkoal Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Rapidash: 170-200 (62.7 - 73.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
Reserving Baeterra, I might be able to do it today, if not I'll delete my post and redo it whenever possible..

galbiaedit: are you ok

Boxed edit: nuh
 
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Floatzel as a Check

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Floatzel @ Choice Specs / Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Baton Pass / Focus Blast / Taunt

OR

Floatzel @ Choice Band / Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Water Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Baton Pass / Pursuit / Taunt
- Aqua Jet

Both Special and Physical Floatzel outspeed Rapidash at 361 Speed total and then OHKO with its Water STAB, but it obviously cannot switch into a Wild Charge at all.
252 Atk Choice Band Floatzel Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 450-530 (166 - 195.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Floatzel Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 393-463 (145 - 170.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Mystic Water Floatzel Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 360-426 (132.8 - 157.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Rapidash: 486-572 (179.3 - 211%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Rapidash: 421-499 (155.3 - 184.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Mystic Water Floatzel Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Rapidash: 390-458 (143.9 - 169%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
counter poli

Poliwrath @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Circle Throw
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Poliwrath: 161-190 (41.9 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Poliwrath Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rapidash: 156-186 (57.5 - 68.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

take any 2 hits, retaliate back after opp has taken a fuckton of recoil. ezpz counter
 
CHECK
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Grumpig @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Def / 220 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Protect
- Thunder Wave

Ok so apart from silly Megahorn nonsense this is a pretty solid check to Rapidash since with 36 Defense EVs you easily avoid the 2HKO with Stealth Rock up and with Protect you tend to avoid being 3HKOd (or if SR are not up). In return you Thunder Wave it and gg

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Wild Charge vs. 252 HP / 36 Def Grumpig: 144-170 (39.5 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
 
Golem as a check.

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Golem @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Sucker Punch

Golem can switch into any move except for Drill Run and OHKO Rapidash with Earthquake or Rock Blast (or Sucker Punch if weakened). If the Rapidash stays in and goes for Drill Run Golem also gets a nice Weakness Policy boost.

252+ Atk Golem Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 452-534 (166.7 - 197%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Golem Rock Blast (3 hits) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 348-414 (128.4 - 152.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Golem: 84-100 (27.9 - 33.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
 
TANGELA AS A COUTNER


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Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire

+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 194-230 (58 - 68.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

takes that e_z then ohkoes back; even w/ rindo and spdef drop giga ohkoes back
 
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Choice Scarf Raichu as a Check

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Raichu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power [Ice] / Grass Knot
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast

Scarf Raichu hits 525 Speed total, and outspeeds Barb even after a Shell Smash. It can come in and revenge with Thunderbolt, as it has the possibility of OHKOing Barb (guaranteed OHKO after SR), unless Barb is running a Wacan Berry. Raichu can also run Grass Knot, which always OHKOs.

252 SpA Raichu Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Barbaracle: 258-306 (90.5 - 107.3%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Raichu Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Barbaracle: 258-306 (90.5 - 107.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Raichu Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Barbaracle: 308-364 (108 - 127.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Defensive Torterra is a counter.

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Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Seed Bomb
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Synthesis

Torterra switches into any move Barbaracle carries and OHKOes back with Seed Bomb. +2 Aerial Ace does barely over half lol.

0 Atk Torterra Seed Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Barbaracle: 336-396 (117.8 - 138.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torterra: 116-138 (29.4 - 35%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torterra: 230-272 (58.3 - 69%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
 
Gourgeist-Super as a counter
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Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Synthesis
- Will-O-Wisp
- Seed Bomb / Foul Play

Thanks to its high physical bulk along with Leftovers and access to Synthesis, which allows it to constantly tank hits, Gourgeist can keep itself healthy enough to switch in against Barbaracle with constance, as even at +2, it isn't KOd by Aerial Ace, while without boosts it just gets tickled, though it has to be careful switching on it at +2, especially if entry hazards are on the field, as it will get 2HKO; However, Gourgeist can still easily switch on Barbaracle before it gets a boost or can also come in revengekill, and answer back with Will-O-Wisp or Leech Seed, predicting the switch or directly go for a Seed Bomb 1HKOing Barbaracle.

+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 206-244 (55 - 65.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 104-124 (27.8 - 33.1%) -- 83.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Gourgeist-Super Seed Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Barbaracle: 304-364 (106.6 - 127.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Volbeat as interesting Check

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Volbeat (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- U-turn
- Sunny Day / Rain Dance

While Volbeat doesn't really have the Ability to hit Barbaracle with an Offensive Move, it can still Encore it into Shell Smash or Cripple it with a Thunder Wave. If it Encores it into a Shell Smash, it can U-Turn to another Pokemon that can take it on or get momentum on a switch. It still can't take a hit though.
 
Grumpig as a counter
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Grumpig @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Whirlwind
- Thunder Wave
- Heal Bell / Taunt

Grumpig can switch on Regice easily, thanks to its access Thick Fat, which makes Regice's deal ridiculously low damage, while it doesn't change much w its coverage moves, as they will deal low damage as well. Grumpig can retaliate paralysing Regice therefore nullifying its sweep, though Grumpig has to be wary about not taking unnecessary damage and statuses, as it doesnt carry a reliable recovery.

252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Thick Fat Grumpig: 60-71 (16.4 - 19.5%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Life Orb Regice Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Grumpig: 79-94 (21.7 - 25.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
 
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