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Project USUM OU Victim of the Week [Week 49: Dragon Dance Gyarados]
- Thread starter Random Passerby
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dugtrio, tapu koko
Latios, toxicroak
Latios, toxicroak
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Volcarona @ Firium Z / Psychium Z
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain / Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground / Psychic
Volcarona possesses great Special Attack and Speed while also having access to Quiver Dance, making it one of the most dangerous sweepers in OU. The option of a Z-move allows Volcarona to either fire off Inferno Overdrive or Shattered Psyche, reducing the options one have of a safe counterplay to this moth. While Volcarona is (un)fortunately 4x weak to Stealth Rock, it is still able to find opportunities to set-up in front of Pokemon that cannot hurt it like Scizor and Celesteela.
Checks: Tapu Koko (The Bill Cipher ) / Dugtrio (Futatsuiwa of Sado )
Counters: Reuniclus (matthewc20090 ) / Toxicroak (M BLADE )
The victim for this week is Volcarona.Counters: Reuniclus (matthewc20090 ) / Toxicroak (M BLADE )
Volcarona @ Firium Z / Psychium Z
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain / Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground / Psychic
Volcarona possesses great Special Attack and Speed while also having access to Quiver Dance, making it one of the most dangerous sweepers in OU. The option of a Z-move allows Volcarona to either fire off Inferno Overdrive or Shattered Psyche, reducing the options one have of a safe counterplay to this moth. While Volcarona is (un)fortunately 4x weak to Stealth Rock, it is still able to find opportunities to set-up in front of Pokemon that cannot hurt it like Scizor and Celesteela.
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Chansey as a counter
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock / Heal Bell
- Soft-Boiled
Chansey is one of the few mons that can actually switch into Volcarona reliably due to its monstrously high HP and SpDef stats bolstered by Eviolite. Volc can't touch Chansey as it proceeds to cripple it with Toxic and stalling it out with Toxic and Seismic Tosses. While +5 Inferno Overdrive does actually have a chance to OHKO Chansey, Volcarona will realistically have not been able to have gotten set up that far while you Toxic it and then Seismic Toss it thrice (assuming you switch in on a QD, Toxic on turn two, and proceed to Seismic Toss as needed). Regardless, Toxic will cripple it enough to where it will die eventually and a team mate can stall it out given how Chansey is commonly found on Stall teams with mons like Protect Sableye/Clefable/other Wish passers.
+5 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 688-811 (97.8 - 115.3%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
EDIT: EVs are for physical/mixed attackers and Psyshockers that threaten Stall like Greninja and Tapu Lele.
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock / Heal Bell
- Soft-Boiled
Chansey is one of the few mons that can actually switch into Volcarona reliably due to its monstrously high HP and SpDef stats bolstered by Eviolite. Volc can't touch Chansey as it proceeds to cripple it with Toxic and stalling it out with Toxic and Seismic Tosses. While +5 Inferno Overdrive does actually have a chance to OHKO Chansey, Volcarona will realistically have not been able to have gotten set up that far while you Toxic it and then Seismic Toss it thrice (assuming you switch in on a QD, Toxic on turn two, and proceed to Seismic Toss as needed). Regardless, Toxic will cripple it enough to where it will die eventually and a team mate can stall it out given how Chansey is commonly found on Stall teams with mons like Protect Sableye/Clefable/other Wish passers.
+5 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 688-811 (97.8 - 115.3%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
EDIT: EVs are for physical/mixed attackers and Psyshockers that threaten Stall like Greninja and Tapu Lele.
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Choice Scarf Nihilego as a check
Nihilego @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Power Gem
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt
Nihilego is one of the few scarfers that can reliably revenge kill Volcarona (except for the Charti Berry set) because of its access to STAB Power Gem coming from a good 127 Special Attack stat, ensuring an OHKO on non-Charti Volcarona, even after a Quiver Dance boost. It also has a decent base 103 Speed that allows it to outspeed a +1 Volcarona when using the Choice Scarf, and thanks to its impressive base 109 HP and base 131 Sp Def, it can tank most of Volcarona's attacks after a boost without any investment; it easily tanks Giga Drain, Fire Blast, it always lives a +1 Psychic, and only a +1 HP Ground (which only has around a 30% chance to KO) and a +1 Shattered Psyche can OHKO Nihilego.
252 SpA Nihilego Power Gem vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcarona: 336-396 (108 - 127.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 240-284 (66.8 - 79.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 320-380 (89.1 - 105.8%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 240-284 (66.8 - 79.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 320-380 (89.1 - 105.8%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
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Mantine (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Defog
- Roost
- Scald
- Haze
Volcarona is one of those mons with few reliable answers due to z-moves and stuff like charti berry preventing it from being revenge killed by Scarfers. Mantine takes very little from its STAB Fire Blasts and is only hit neutrally by Giga Drain due to its Flying secondary typing, which does very little thanks to its huge SpDef stat even uninvested. The combination of Roost and Haze completely shuts it down with Scald slowly wearing it down. The strongest attack Volcarona can hit it with is Shattered Psyche which won't do enough to break it even after +1 so Mantine can still Roost/Haze Stall these variants.
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 16+ SpD Mantine: 85-100 (22.7 - 26.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 252 HP / 16+ SpD Mantine: 102-120 (27.2 - 32%) -- 49.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 252 HP / 16+ SpD Mantine: 197-232 (52.6 - 62%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 252 HP / 16+ SpD Mantine: 102-120 (27.2 - 32%) -- 49.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 252 HP / 16+ SpD Mantine: 197-232 (52.6 - 62%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
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Scarf Terrakion as a check
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Poison Jab / Toxic
Terrakion can revenge kill Volcarona with Stone Edge/Rock Slide as long as you don't let it set-up more than 1 Quiver Dance. If needed, it can come on a +1 Fire Blast, +1 HP Ground, and even a +1 Giga Drain (it's a roll with rocks, without rocks it's a very low chance to get KOed) , tank it and threaten Volcarona with its rock STAB moves.
Although the Charti Berry set wasn't mentioned, Terrakion is one of the fews pokemons that can still revenge kill Volcarona taking Charti Berry into account.
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
- Poison Jab / Toxic
Terrakion can revenge kill Volcarona with Stone Edge/Rock Slide as long as you don't let it set-up more than 1 Quiver Dance. If needed, it can come on a +1 Fire Blast, +1 HP Ground, and even a +1 Giga Drain (it's a roll with rocks, without rocks it's a very low chance to get KOed) , tank it and threaten Volcarona with its rock STAB moves.
Although the Charti Berry set wasn't mentioned, Terrakion is one of the fews pokemons that can still revenge kill Volcarona taking Charti Berry into account.
252 Atk Terrakion Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Charti Berry Volcarona: 348-410 (111.8 - 131.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 276-326 (85.1 - 100.6%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 254-299 (78.3 - 92.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 276-326 (85.1 - 100.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 222-262 (68.5 - 80.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 276-326 (85.1 - 100.6%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 254-299 (78.3 - 92.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 276-326 (85.1 - 100.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 222-262 (68.5 - 80.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
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Random Passerby reuniclus is not mine. I submitted a tapu lele.
SubCoil Zygarde as a counter
Zygarde @ Leftovers
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 240 HP / 212 SpD / 56 Spe
Careful Nature
- Substitute
- Coil
- Thousand Arrows
- Toxic
SubCoil Zygarde can enter and survive in all the combination of moves that are not Quiver Dance + Z-Psychic, setup with Coil and then 2HKO it with Thousand Arrows.
SubCoil Zygarde as a counter
Zygarde @ Leftovers
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 240 HP / 212 SpD / 56 Spe
Careful Nature
- Substitute
- Coil
- Thousand Arrows
- Toxic
SubCoil Zygarde can enter and survive in all the combination of moves that are not Quiver Dance + Z-Psychic, setup with Coil and then 2HKO it with Thousand Arrows.
The only bad case:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 226-267 (54.1 - 64%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 117-138 (28 - 33%) -- 86.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Other cases:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 106-126 (25.4 - 30.2%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 97-115 (23.2 - 27.5%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 79-93 (18.9 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
(79, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93)
Zygarde:
0 Atk Zygarde Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 138-163 (44.3 - 52.4%) -- 18.4% chance to 2HKO
+1 0 Atk Zygarde Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 207-244 (66.5 - 78.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 226-267 (54.1 - 64%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 117-138 (28 - 33%) -- 86.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Other cases:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 106-126 (25.4 - 30.2%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 97-115 (23.2 - 27.5%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 240 HP / 212+ SpD Zygarde: 79-93 (18.9 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
(79, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93)
Zygarde:
0 Atk Zygarde Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 138-163 (44.3 - 52.4%) -- 18.4% chance to 2HKO
+1 0 Atk Zygarde Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 207-244 (66.5 - 78.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Heatran @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast / Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Stone Edge
- Will-O-Wisp / Hidden Power [Ice] / Hidden Power [Electric]
Shuca Heatran is something that I've played around with a little, and it's nice 'cause it acheives a few different goals. In the context of the project, Shuca Berry allows Heatran to live a +1 HP Ground from Volcarona, which in turn allows it to retalliate with Stone Edge to net an OHKO. Beyond this, it is generally nice for taking non-STAB Ground-type coverage from varying levels of health, allowing Heatran to take a hit from unboosted Zard X and unboosed EQ Flyinium Gyarados as well as stuff like Mega Metagross' Earthquake, opposing Heatran's Earth Power, Celesteela's Earthquake, Tangrowth's Earthquake etc. It can also be situationally useful versus Zygarde, allowing it to tank an unboosted Thousand Arrows from Dragonium variants if Heatran has taken Stealth Rock damage prior as well as taking unboosted TArrows from SubCoil variants with ease; this is one of the big things it has going for it over Air Balloon, alongside the fact that it means it can switch in on stuff it checks without having its safety net busted.
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Tyranitar @ Choice Band
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Choice Band Tyranitar as a counter. Tyranitar can switch in on any Volcarona's move, survive one more attack on the next turn and OHKO back.
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 112-134 (32.8 - 39.2%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 90-108 (26.3 - 31.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 62-73 (18.1 - 21.4%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 103-122 (30.2 - 35.7%) -- 36.4% chance to 3HKO
When Tyranitar switches in on a Quiver Dance:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 170-200 (49.8 - 58.6%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 136-160 (39.8 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 93-109 (27.2 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 155-183 (45.4 - 53.6%) -- 39.5% chance to 2HKO
And even if you're dumb and you let Volcarona set up 3 Quiver Dances before you switch in, Tyranitar can still tank it (if rocks aren't up):
+3 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 282-332 (82.6 - 97.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Tyranitar OHKOs Volcarona with Crunch:
252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Crunch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 313-369 (100.6 - 118.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Keldeo as a Hard Check
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Stone Edge
At +1 Spdef, Volcarona lives a Scarf Keldeo's Hydro Pump and can retaliate with either a Giga Drain, Psychic or even another Quiver Dance. Hence, the regular Scarf Keldeo is a pretty shaky check. However, with Stone Edge and a Hasty Nature, Keldeo is guaranteed to outspeed and OHKO Volcarona even with 0 attack investment thanks to having a 4x super effective attack that targets Volc's physical defense. It's also a decent switch in throughout the game thanks to living any attack before a Quiver. But the fact that it can only switch in once makes me rather call it a hard check than a counter.
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Stone Edge
At +1 Spdef, Volcarona lives a Scarf Keldeo's Hydro Pump and can retaliate with either a Giga Drain, Psychic or even another Quiver Dance. Hence, the regular Scarf Keldeo is a pretty shaky check. However, with Stone Edge and a Hasty Nature, Keldeo is guaranteed to outspeed and OHKO Volcarona even with 0 attack investment thanks to having a 4x super effective attack that targets Volc's physical defense. It's also a decent switch in throughout the game thanks to living any attack before a Quiver. But the fact that it can only switch in once makes me rather call it a hard check than a counter.
252 SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcarona: 230-272 (73.9 - 87.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Keldeo Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 316-372 (101.6 - 119.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 222-262 (68.7 - 81.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Keldeo Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 316-372 (101.6 - 119.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 222-262 (68.7 - 81.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Bulky Zard X as a Check
Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Def / 72 SpD / 172 Spe
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Roost
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake/Dragon Claw
Not even boosted,Zard X can OHKO Volcarona full(and it will kill with SR on the field).Roost to keep this guy healthy.Will-O-Wisp to cripple the switch if Volcarona Switches out,and either Earthquake or Dragon Claw as the last slot,just to give some chip damage(Dragon Claw is a guaranteed 2HKO and a OHKO with rocks on the field)
Zard X must beware of Hidden Power Ground or Shattered Psyche at plus +1,as HP Ground is a 2HKO and Shattered Psyche has a 12.5% chance to OHKO
Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Def / 72 SpD / 172 Spe
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Roost
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake/Dragon Claw
Not even boosted,Zard X can OHKO Volcarona full(and it will kill with SR on the field).Roost to keep this guy healthy.Will-O-Wisp to cripple the switch if Volcarona Switches out,and either Earthquake or Dragon Claw as the last slot,just to give some chip damage(Dragon Claw is a guaranteed 2HKO and a OHKO with rocks on the field)
Zard X must beware of Hidden Power Ground or Shattered Psyche at plus +1,as HP Ground is a 2HKO and Shattered Psyche has a 12.5% chance to OHKO
0 Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 298-352 (95.8 - 113.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
0 Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 298-352 (95.8 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 199-235 (63.9 - 75.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 Atk Charizard-Mega-X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 128-151 (41.1 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 122-144 (33.9 - 40.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 214-252 (59.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 309-364 (86 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 81-96 (22.5 - 26.7%) -- 31.9% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 144-170 (40.1 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 207-244 (57.6 - 67.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 298-352 (95.8 - 113.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 199-235 (63.9 - 75.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 Atk Charizard-Mega-X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 128-151 (41.1 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 122-144 (33.9 - 40.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 214-252 (59.6 - 70.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 309-364 (86 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 81-96 (22.5 - 26.7%) -- 31.9% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 144-170 (40.1 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 248 HP / 72 SpD Charizard-Mega-X: 207-244 (57.6 - 67.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Lycanroc as a Check
Item: Focus Sash
EV: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly
-Accelerock
-Stone Edge
-Stealth Rocks
-Swords Dance
Lycanroc can technically be a counter since a focus sash is used, but it will be more useful to function as a check. The Q Dance sweeper with no bulk dies 100% of the time from Jolly Accelerock.
If you force a switch, you can set up Stealth Rocks to further pressure Volc. Because of the priority it doesn't matter how much the Volc sets up on you prior to coming in.
Only relevant calc:
Accelerock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 340-408 (109.3 - 131.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Scarf Garchomp as a check.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly / Naive Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Stone Edge / Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw / Fire Blast
Scarf Garchomp can even switch in, outspeeding Volcarona and will be able to take a hit in the switch, the only move that can OHKO Garchomp is +1 Shattered Psyche, but ScarfChomp is faster than +1 Volcarona so it won't be a problem, Dragon Claw will OHKO after Rocks, Earthquake can OHKO after a little prior damage, Outrage have a chance of OHKOing without Rocks and of course, a Rock move will OHKO Volcarona with ease.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly / Naive Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Stone Edge / Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw / Fire Blast
Scarf Garchomp can even switch in, outspeeding Volcarona and will be able to take a hit in the switch, the only move that can OHKO Garchomp is +1 Shattered Psyche, but ScarfChomp is faster than +1 Volcarona so it won't be a problem, Dragon Claw will OHKO after Rocks, Earthquake can OHKO after a little prior damage, Outrage have a chance of OHKOing without Rocks and of course, a Rock move will OHKO Volcarona with ease.
252 Atk Garchomp Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 620-732 (199.3 - 235.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 468-552 (150.4 - 177.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 279-328 (89.7 - 105.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 232-274 (74.5 - 88.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 105-125 (29.3 - 34.9%) -- 11.6% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 116-137 (32.4 - 38.2%) -- 97.4% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 178-210 (49.7 - 58.6%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 225-265 (62.8 - 74%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 159-187 (44.4 - 52.2%) -- 17.6% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 173-204 (48.3 - 56.9%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 267-314 (74.5 - 87.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 336-396 (93.8 - 110.6%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 468-552 (150.4 - 177.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 279-328 (89.7 - 105.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 232-274 (74.5 - 88.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 105-125 (29.3 - 34.9%) -- 11.6% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 116-137 (32.4 - 38.2%) -- 97.4% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 178-210 (49.7 - 58.6%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 225-265 (62.8 - 74%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 159-187 (44.4 - 52.2%) -- 17.6% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 173-204 (48.3 - 56.9%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 267-314 (74.5 - 87.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 336-396 (93.8 - 110.6%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
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These EVs are not optimal; run:
4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD to maximize the utility provided by Eviolite, thus making Chansey way bulkier than before.
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+5 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 553-652 (86.1 - 101.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO (which is way better than 87,5% chance to OHKO)
Check: Choice Band Azumarill
Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Superpower
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 338-402 (108.6 - 129.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 304-358 (83.5 - 98.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 280-330 (76.9 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 353-416 (96.9 - 114.2%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
Azumarill can force out Volcarona only with its priority Aqua Jet (otherwise the moth is cleanly OHKO'ed) regardless of the Quiver Dances under Volcarona's belt. Keep in mind, though, that the 30% burn chance from Flame Body is a thing.
Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Superpower
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 338-402 (108.6 - 129.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 304-358 (83.5 - 98.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Inferno Overdrive (185 BP) vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 280-330 (76.9 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Shattered Psyche (175 BP) vs. 92 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 353-416 (96.9 - 114.2%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
Azumarill can force out Volcarona only with its priority Aqua Jet (otherwise the moth is cleanly OHKO'ed) regardless of the Quiver Dances under Volcarona's belt. Keep in mind, though, that the 30% burn chance from Flame Body is a thing.
Max HP, Max Def is more frequently used now to take on things like Shed Lele+other Psyshock users, and survive hits more comfortably from things like mixed Ninja. Given how Chansey is predominantly used on Stall and balanced and how threatening Shed Lele is to those playstyles, having a reliable switch in to those is really handy. You can still use the max SpDef spread, but for the purpose of this project the PhysDef spread is sufficient enough as both accomplish the same thing (switching into Rona and crippling it with Toxic.)
Mimikyu as a check.
Mimikyu has a place on a handful of HO builds as a spinblocker and has a fantastic ability, letting it take 0 from one move. Due to the virtue of its ability, Mimikyu can emergency check Volcarona pretty reliably. The Ghostium Z set can unleash its Z-move and then pick off Volcarona with Shadow Sneak (provided Mimikyu isn't Adamant, which has a chance of killing).
Note that, while Z-moves are non-contact, Mimikyu could potentially receive a burn upon revenging with Shadow Sneak.
Mimikyu (M) @ Ghostium Z
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature (+Spe, -SpA) / Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SpA)
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature (+Spe, -SpA) / Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SpA)
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
Mimikyu has a place on a handful of HO builds as a spinblocker and has a fantastic ability, letting it take 0 from one move. Due to the virtue of its ability, Mimikyu can emergency check Volcarona pretty reliably. The Ghostium Z set can unleash its Z-move and then pick off Volcarona with Shadow Sneak (provided Mimikyu isn't Adamant, which has a chance of killing).
Note that, while Z-moves are non-contact, Mimikyu could potentially receive a burn upon revenging with Shadow Sneak.
252 Atk Mimikyu Never-Ending Nightmare (140 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 253-298 (81.3 - 95.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Mimikyu Shadow Sneak vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 73-87 (23.4 - 27.9%) -- 81.3% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Mimikyu Never-Ending Nightmare (140 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 277-327 (89 - 105.1%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Mimikyu Shadow Sneak vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 73-87 (23.4 - 27.9%) -- 81.3% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Mimikyu Never-Ending Nightmare (140 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 277-327 (89 - 105.1%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO
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