Project Victim of the Week

[ericaroselia]

Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind

Keldeo is a check to Crawdaunt because it resists both STABs and beats it with Secret Sword, it takes almost nothing from +2 Aqua Jet, being able to revenge kill it very easily but Crabhammer does alot so it can't reliably switch into it to be considered a counter.

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Keldeo: 147-173 (45.5 - 53.5%) -- 91% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

 

[heritage]

Counter

Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 248 HP / 96 Def / 144 SpD / 20 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power Fire

Defensive Mega Venusaur is a solid soft counter to Crawdaunt, and one of the few available. It is able to take two Knock Offs from full health, even after Stealth Rock damage, and proceed to OHKO Crawdaunt with Giga Drain, recovering any damage lost thanks to Synthesis. It also resists Crabhammer and Aqua Jet, but at +2 it's easy to break past Venusaur if it has any prior damage, making it only a soft counter. (Crunch Crawdaunt is no fun, but most Crawdaunt run Knock Off and Venusaur can still take 2 Crunches without Stealth Rock damage)

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off vs. 248 HP / 96+ Def Mega Venusaur: 125-148 (34.4 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

0 SpA Mega Venusaur Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 308-366 (114.9 - 136.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Martin]

I'm in the mood to have a bit of fun atm so sorry about this only being semi-serious. That said I have used this 'mon before and it is a lot of fun.

Poliwrath @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 248 HP / 220 Def / 40 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Circle Throw
- Scald

Poliwrath is a nice counter to Crawdaunt. This is a kind of old spread that is tailored to taking on lefties HP Grass Volcanion, but if you want to run max/max on it then go ahead. Poliwrath is immune to Aqua Jet and Crabhammer courtesy of Water Absorb, and it resists Knock Off--taking around 50% at +2 assuming it's helmet is still in tact (+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 220+ Def Poliwrath: 199-234 (51.9 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO). From here it then takes the weak hit of KOff next time it tries to deal with Crawdaunt (252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off vs. 248 HP / 220+ Def Poliwrath: 66-79 (17.2 - 20.6%) -- possible 5HKO; +2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off vs. 248 HP / 220+ Def Poliwrath: 133-157 (34.7 - 40.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO), allowing it to rest up on it. Circle Throw does over 50% to it (0 Atk Poliwrath Circle Throw vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Crawdaunt: 144-170 (53.7 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO; blame 60 BP) and PHazes it, clearing it of any potential SD boosts. All in all this is a nice answer on defensively-inclined teams and a lot of fun to use.

 

[InvisibleWater]

Check

Tangrowth @ Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 244 HP / 216 Def / 48 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Hidden Power Fire / Leech Seed

As long as Crawdaunt hasn't boosted, after Tangrowth can switch in on any of Crawdaunt's moves, attempt to put it to sleep, or OHKO it with Giga Drain. However, if Crawdaunt has boosted and Tangrowth hasn't lost its item, then Knock Off will OHKO after hazard damage.

Calcs

Offensive:
0 SpA Tangrowth Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 284-336 (106.3 - 125.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 Atk Tangrowth Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Crawdaunt: 39-47 (14.6 - 17.6%) -- possible 6HKO
0 SpA Tangrowth Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 38-45 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 6HKO

Defensive:
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 86-101 (21.3 - 25.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 169-200 (42 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 164-195 (40.7 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 328-387 (81.5 - 96.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 35-42 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 244 HP / 216+ Def Tangrowth: 68-81 (16.9 - 20.1%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[HailFall]

is a check
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power Fire
- Glare

Serp lives aqua jet even at +2 and pretty easily ohkoes daunt with leaf storm.

 

[detviech]

Chesnaught as a Counter

Chesnaught @ Leftovers
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
- Spikes
- Wood Hammer

Because of Chesnaughts typing and very good bulk, it laughs at any attack coming from Crawdaunt, resisting both STAB-Moves from it. In return Chesnaught can OHKO it with Wood Hammer, while only taking very little damage, even from boosted attacks.

Calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Chesnaught: 84-100 (22.1 - 26.3%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Chesnaught: 169-199 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Chesnaught Wood Hammer vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Crawdaunt: 314-372 (117.1 - 138.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[michaeloche]

Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball / Thunder Wave

Role: Check

One of several Ferrothorn sets that is viable and can check Crawdaunt, especially given a more physically defensive spread than on the main analysis (this one is an option listed there). Power Whip is the key move here, as it is a clean OHKO assuming you don't get an untimely miss. Be mindful of coming in on a boosted move, however; +2 Knock Off will usually OHKO you, but you do still have a chance (albeit a very small one) to survive even if rocks are up. So maybe a bit of a shaky check, but a check nonetheless.

calcs

0 Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Crawdaunt: 282-332 (105.6 - 124.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 168+ Def Ferrothorn: 164-195 (46.5 - 55.3%) -- 15.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 168+ Def Ferrothorn: 328-387 (93.1 - 109.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO (93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock)

 

[matthewc20090]

Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power Ice

Manectric needs a free switch as crabhammer+aqua jet will knock it out, but both thunderbolt and volt switch ohkos crawdaunt

 

[AAamen]

Cobalion as a check
Cobalion thanks to its psychally defense can hit crabhammer+aqua jet and revengekill with close combat
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 0 HP / 60 Def Cobalion: 205-244 (63.4 - 75.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 60 Def Cobalion: 83-99 (25.6 - 30.6%) -- 1.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
216 Atk Cobalion Close Combat vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Crawdaunt: 338-402 (126.1 - 150%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Random Passerby]

Name: Hydreigon
Status: Check

Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Superpower / Fire Blast / Roost

Hydreigon avoids the 2HKO from Crawdaunt's STAB+Aqua Jet combo and can retaliate with Draco Meteor. Hydreigon is also faster than Crawdaunt so it is even better if Crawdaunt Sword Dances as it switches in. Roost allows Hydreigon to stick around longer although Fire Blast and Superpower both give additional coverage against Tyranitar, Bisharp and Ferrothorn.

Calculations

252+ SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 476-562 (177.6 - 209.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hydreigon: 159-187 (48.9 - 57.5%) -- 94.9% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Crabhammer vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hydreigon: 162-192 (49.8 - 59%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hydreigon: 66-78 (20.3 - 24%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

EDIT: Crawdaunt is another mon that we seem to have checked / countered before. Maybe it's in a different thread.

 

[nameless90]

Check: Amoonguss

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Hidden Power Fire

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 168+ Def Amoonguss: 515-606 (119.2 - 140.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Amoonguss Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 228-270 (85 - 100.7%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO (the LO recoil helps to accomplish the KOs)

Knock Off is the reason which prevents Amoonguss from being a counter to Crawdant after a single Swords Dance from the latter. In return, the mushroom can almost KOing the Water-type, but using Spore is the safest choice most of the time in order to neuter a generic threat for 1-2 turns.

This is the standard OU Pivot set, which is in the dex.

As stated by Hot dog pizza, the mushroom can go itemless in this specific scenario, but you have no reason to do this. Amoonguss is annoying because can regain 6% HP from Black Sludge/Leftovers + 33% with Regenerator upon switching.

 

[Lemon Ginger]

Check: Amoonguss

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Hidden Power Fire

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 168+ Def Amoonguss: 515-606 (119.2 - 140.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Amoonguss Giga Drain vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 228-270 (85 - 100.7%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO (the LO recoil helps to accomplish the KOs)

Knock Off is the reason which prevents Amoonguss from being a counter to Crawdant after a single Swords Dance from the latter. In return, the mushroom can almost KOing the Water-type, but using Spore is the safest choice most of the time in order to neuter a generic threat for 1-2 turns.

This is the standard OU Pivot set, which is in the dex.

You could go itemless. Knockoff no longer destroys you, and you can check BD azumarill better as well. Loses out on general survivability though, so your call.

 

[jordanthejq12]

Counter

Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- U-turn
- Encore
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore

Fully physdef Whimsi takes 33.3 - 39.1% from Crabhammer and 32 - 37.9% if it gets caught by a Knock Off, neither of which is anywhere near a 2HKO even with rocks and one spike. Moonblast does 99.6 - 117.6% in return. Even better, even offensive sets (because that's a thing now, apparently?) can live Crabhammer/Knock Off + Aqua Jet and OHKO back.

 

[Jeronado]

Check

Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch

Dragonite resists Crawdaunt's Crabhammer and Aqua Jet and is able to tank Knock Off thank to Multiscale. It outspeeds and OHKOs back with Outrage. Earthquake can also knock out Crawdaunt if it has taken a bit of chip damage. If Crawdaunt SDs on the switch Dragonite takes +2 Aqua Jet easily, even without Multiscale.

Calcs

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Crawdaunt: 376-444 (140.8 - 166.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 135-160 (41.7 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 56-66 (17.3 - 20.4%) -- possible 5HKO

 

[HappyHoopa05]

Salamence @ Lum Berry
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
As a Checker, DD Salamence can get in swords dance and destroy crawdant with outrage.

 

[Amane Misa]

Nobody took Rotom-W yet?

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 172 Def / 88 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split

As a Check. It can outspeed Jolly Crawdaunt, take nothing from Aqua Jet and retaliate back with Volt Switch. The OHKO with Volt Switch is guaranteed after one Life Orb hit or rocks switch-in. It also keeps up momentum after it KOs Crawdaunt.

Calcs

+6 252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 248 HP / 172+ Def Rotom-W: 157-186 (51.8 - 61.3%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-W Volt Switch vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Crawdaunt: 254-302 (94.7 - 112.6%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

 

[Aragorn the King]

Checks:

X Keldeo
VII Breloom
III Dragonite
II Rotom-W
II Hydreigon
II Mega Manectric
II Ferrothorn
II Cobalion

I Salamence
Amoonguss
I Toxicroak
Serperior
Tangrowth

Counters:

IV Chesnaught
III Mega Altaria
II Mega Venusaur

Poliwrath
I Whimsicott

You may vote for three checks and one counter.​

 

[InvisibleWater]

Ferrothorn
Mega Manectric
Keldeo

Chesnaught

 

[HailFall]

Mence, Cobalion, Toxicroak

mega alt

 

[Empo]

dragonite
keldeo
breloom

mega venu

 

[Bice]

Dragonite, Keldeo, Breloom

Mega Altaria

 

[nameless90]

Checks:
Rotom-W
Keldeo
Breloom

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Counter:
Whimsicott

 

[AAamen]

Keldeo,Rotom-W,Hydreigon
Mega Venusaur

 

[detviech]

Keldeo, Breloom, Hydreigon
Chesnaught

 

[HappyHoopa05]

Checkers:
Drgonite, Ferrothorn, Keldeo

Counter:
Chesnaught