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Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wing Attack
- Stone Edge
- Fire Fang
- Pursuit
Defensively checking Choice Band Kyurem-B is nigh impossible to do with its incredibly power and Outrage just melting everything it comes in contact with. So Mega Aerodactyl is a good offensive check to it, as with only a little bit of prior damage it can KO Kyurem-B with Stone Edge if it hits.
252 Atk Mega Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 338-398 (86.4 - 101.7%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
While Kyube Steak can 2HKO Jirachi with Fusion Bolt, that's not enough to make up for the fact that Jirachi can outspeed Kyube and 2HKO back with Iron Head. Can't really switch in because if you do switch in on a Fusion Bolt, you have to rely on flinching to not get KO'd.
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Jirachi: 219-258 (64.2 - 75.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Jirachi Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 218-260 (55.7 - 66.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Plus, defensively countering this thing is p much impossible lol
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Volt Switch / Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
I guess most Cobalions in OU run a less defensive spread but this thing has very little offensive capability without SD anyway. A max defense spread makes it very unlikely for Kyu-B to 2HKO Cobalion on the switch:
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Outrage vs. 4 HP / 252 Def Cobalion: 131-154 (40.4 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Fusion Bolt vs. 4 HP / 252 Def Cobalion: 146-172 (45 - 53%) -- 8.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Better odds without SR up:
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Fusion Bolt vs. 4 HP / 252 Def Cobalion: 146-172 (45 - 53%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Cobalion vs Kyu-B:
0 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 158-188 (40.4 - 48%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Cobalion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 236-282 (60.3 - 72.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Cobalion will always KO with Iron Head + Close Combat (don't give yourself the Defense drop on the first attack!).
Not really a counter since it doesn't have reliable recovery but a pretty solid check
Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 Spe
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Fire
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
People really sleep on how bulky this thing is. I mean, here's why it's not a counter--
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Outrage vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Magnezone: 174-206 (50.7 - 60%)
--but still, pretty impressive. And it can actually switch into anything else, and obviously Specs Flash Cannon destroys the poor dragon.
- Latios, it is probably one of the most common checks for Kyurem-B, which is ravaged by Draco meteor, also it can get on Kyurem when locked on iron head or fusion bolt,this provides a huge benefit to latios, because Kyurem loses coverage.
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kyurem-B: 601-710 (153.7 - 181.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
M-Alt can switch on everything Kyu throws at it except Iron Head and OHKO back with a Pixilate-boosted Return.
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Altaria: 324-382 (111.3 - 131.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Teravolt Kyurem-B Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Altaria: 101-119 (34.7 - 40.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 422-500 (107.9 - 127.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Medicham @ Medichamite
Ability: Telepathy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Zen Headbutt / Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch / Thunder Punch
It can't switch in, but it easily OHKOs with High Jump Kick 'cause its a nuke, its boosted by STAB and its super effective.
252 Atk Pure Power Mega Medicham High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 708-834 (181 - 213.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Pure Power Mega Medicham High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 776-914 (198.4 - 233.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
VI Mega Diancie
V Mega Altaria
V Scarf Jirachi
IV Mega Metagross
IV Defensive Cobalion
III Mega Steelix
Klefki
Specs Keldeo
LO Metagross
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Aerodactyl
Specs Magnezone
I Latios
Mega Medicham
I AV Metagross
I CB Terrakion
Counters:
V Ferrothorn
III Physically Defensive Mega Scizor
II Mega Aggron
I Doublade
You may vote for three checks and one counter. Don't vote for yourself. :)
Week 102: Thanks guys for all the votes! It was a very close week; here are the results:
Checks: Mega Diancie (GnralLao) | Mega Altaria (CharizardIsMeh) | Scarf Jirachi (Viridi) Counters: Ferrothorn (Infernal) | Physically Defensive Mega Scizor (NotFalse) | Doublade (paper dreams)
Week 103: Volcanion!
Volcanion @ Choice Specs / Mystic Water / Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest / Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Grass / Earth Power
e: Slashes are determined by the analysis as there are no usage stats out.
Latias @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Roost
- Reflect Type
Thanks to an insane Special Defense stat, Mega Latias is not even 3HKO'd by Volcanion's STAB or coverage moves. In return, Mega Latias can simply 2HKO in return with Thudnerbolt. In addition, Mega Latias can use Reflect Type to prevent herself from getting burned by Steam Eruption.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Steam Eruption vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Latias: 104-123 (28.6 - 33.8%) -- 0.8% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Latias: 104-123 (28.6 - 33.8%) -- 0.8% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Sludge Bomb vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Latias: 113-134 (31.1 - 36.9%) -- 75.1% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Hidden Power Grass vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Latias: 38-45 (10.4 - 12.3%) -- possible 9HKO
0 SpA Mega Latias Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Volcanion: 190-224 (63.1 - 74.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
WE COME IN PEACE (Chansey) @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Toxic / Thunder Wave
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell / Wish
Chansey's massive special bulk enables it to counter almost every special attacker in existence, including Volcanion. Even with Choice Specs and a Modest nature, Volcanion is only able to 4HKO under normal circumstances and 3HKO after SR, two Spikes layers and burn damage (the latter could be considered a typical situation because Steam Eruption, aka Hydro Scald, exists)! Moreover, if Chansey ever gets burned by one of Volcanion's moves, it can switch out after disposing of it with Seismic Toss and Toxic, or simply use Heal Bell to cure itself and Soft-Boiled (and Wish if it carries the move) to regain its lost HP. Oh, and one more thing, Volcanion can't get past Chansey with SpDef drops via Earth Power, as it needs five of those drops to have a chance to 2HKO and by then, Volcanion would already be long gone.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Steam Eruption vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 151-178 (23.5 - 27.7%) -- 81.2% chance to 4HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 83-98 (12.9 - 15.2%) -- possible 7HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Steam Eruption vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 151-178 (23.5 - 27.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock, 2 layers of Spikes, and burn damage
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Earth Power vs. -4 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 248-292 (38.6 - 45.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 0 HP Volcanion: 100-100 (33.2 - 33.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
Gastrodon is completely unaffected by Steam Eruption and takes pitiful damage from Fire Blast or Sludge Bomb. In return, it can 2HKO Volcanion with Earthquake. Just don't switch into Hidden Power Grass which OHKOes.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcanion Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 144+ SpD Gastrodon: 135-159 (31.6 - 37.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Gastrodon Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcanion: 158-188 (52.4 - 62.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
While Gyarados despises getting burned, it can still stomach Volcanion's attacks, set up a Dragon Dance, and 2HKO it with Bounce. If you really hate Volcanion, you can run Earthquake to OHKO it after Stealth Rock. However, it doesn't exactly like facing Specs Volcanion, as it is 2HKO'd by all moves bar HP Grass after rocks.
252+ SpA Volcanion Sludge Bomb vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 220 Atk Gyarados Bounce vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcanion: 169-201 (56.1 - 66.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+1 220 Atk Gyarados Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Volcanion: 264-312 (87.7 - 103.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
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