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Project Victim of the Week
- Thread starter Aragorn the King
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Garchomp
Gengar
Garchomp
Week 116:
Checks: Garchomp (Broken Promises;) | Reuniclus (0besity) | Gengar (GnralLao)
Counters: Doublade (HQuaze) | Jellicent (SP458 ) | Slowbro (Random Passerby)
Archive/HoF will be updated soon.
Week 117: Mega Charizard-X
Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Roost
(somehow has never been done...)
Checks: Garchomp (Broken Promises;) | Reuniclus (0besity) | Gengar (GnralLao)
Counters: Doublade (HQuaze) | Jellicent (SP458 ) | Slowbro (Random Passerby)
Archive/HoF will be updated soon.
Week 117: Mega Charizard-X
Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Roost
(somehow has never been done...)
Endure SD Salac Chomp as a check.
Garchomp @ Salac Berry
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Endure
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
Endure SD Salac Chomp is better designed to take on faster builds, and can easily take on a Zard-X which hasn't set up as well as revenge +1 Zard-X. This specific set allows you to take a Dragon Claw by using Endure, get the Salac boost, and then take out Zard with Earthquake. This is nice because it gives you a chance to stop a Zard sweep and if you play correctly, then you have a +1 Speed Garchomp ready to clean the opposing team or dent it even further endgame.
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 300-354 (101 - 119.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Garchomp @ Salac Berry
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Endure
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
Endure SD Salac Chomp is better designed to take on faster builds, and can easily take on a Zard-X which hasn't set up as well as revenge +1 Zard-X. This specific set allows you to take a Dragon Claw by using Endure, get the Salac boost, and then take out Zard with Earthquake. This is nice because it gives you a chance to stop a Zard sweep and if you play correctly, then you have a +1 Speed Garchomp ready to clean the opposing team or dent it even further endgame.
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 300-354 (101 - 119.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Quagsire @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Curse/Toxic
Quagsire is arguably the most consistent answer to Mega Charizard X by virtue of its resistance to Flare Blitz coupled with its fantastic ability in unaware, which allows it to ignore any and all boosts that Zard X accrues. With a fully physically defensive set, Quagsire takes palty damage from all of Zardx's moves, Dragon Claw doing only 41% on a max roll. Additionally, Quagsire has the ability to curse up so that it takes even less damage from Zardx, and Earthquake is a clean 2HKO vs Zard at +0, so you don't get outhealed by roost, which is very important when attempting to check Zardx. Toxic is also an option for wearing down Zardx ass you're recover spamming, but curse's ability to boost up so that moves like Dragon Claw don't pressure you as hard, is really nice vs Zard X,
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Quagsire @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Curse/Toxic
Quagsire is arguably the most consistent answer to Mega Charizard X by virtue of its resistance to Flare Blitz coupled with its fantastic ability in unaware, which allows it to ignore any and all boosts that Zard X accrues. With a fully physically defensive set, Quagsire takes palty damage from all of Zardx's moves, Dragon Claw doing only 41% on a max roll. Additionally, Quagsire has the ability to curse up so that it takes even less damage from Zardx, and Earthquake is a clean 2HKO vs Zard at +0, so you don't get outhealed by roost, which is very important when attempting to check Zardx. Toxic is also an option for wearing down Zardx ass you're recover spamming, but curse's ability to boost up so that moves like Dragon Claw don't pressure you as hard, is really nice vs Zard X,
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HailFall
my cancer is sun and my leo is moon
Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-turn / Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
lando lives 2 flare blitzes or 1 +1 flare blitz (meaning it can safely switch in) and eq will always ohko in return with rocky helmet damage factored in.
-1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Landorus-T: 133-157 (34.9 - 41.2%) -- 71.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Landorus-T: 198-234 (51.9 - 61.4%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 270-320 (90.9 - 107.7%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
Azumarill as a Check
Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off / Superpower
With its unique Water/Fairy typing, Azumarill can take on M-ZardX without much trouble (even after it has set up one DD!) since it resists Flare Blitz and is immune to Dragon Claw. After one (unboosted) FB recoil from M-ZardX against Azumarill, the latter can KO the former with a powerful Play Rough, even if both moves are minimum rolls! If both M-ZardX and Azumarill are, somehow, low on health, Azumarill can finish it with Aqua Jet before it gets KOed first. If you hard-switch Azumarill into M-ZardX, look out for Flare Blitz, as this move can 2HKO after SR.
Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off / Superpower
With its unique Water/Fairy typing, Azumarill can take on M-ZardX without much trouble (even after it has set up one DD!) since it resists Flare Blitz and is immune to Dragon Claw. After one (unboosted) FB recoil from M-ZardX against Azumarill, the latter can KO the former with a powerful Play Rough, even if both moves are minimum rolls! If both M-ZardX and Azumarill are, somehow, low on health, Azumarill can finish it with Aqua Jet before it gets KOed first. If you hard-switch Azumarill into M-ZardX, look out for Flare Blitz, as this move can 2HKO after SR.
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 153-181 (39.8 - 47.1%) -- 46.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock (153*, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162, 165, 166, 168, 170, 171, 174, 175, 177, 179, 181)
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 229-270 (59.6 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 306-361 (79.6 - 94%) -- 50% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 246-289 (82.8 - 97.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(246*, 247, 250, 253, 256, 259, 262, 265, 268, 271, 274, 277, 280, 283, 286, 289)
* On minimum rolls, M-ZardX loses 51HP due to FB recoil and Azumarill attacks it for 246HP more:
246 + 51 = 297, which is exactly the same amount of HP M-ZardX has without any HP or Def investment (if the 4 remaining EVs were placed into Def instead of SpD, then the KO wouldn't be guaranteed, but Azumarill would still have a great chance to KO it anyway).
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 229-270 (59.6 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Azumarill: 306-361 (79.6 - 94%) -- 50% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 246-289 (82.8 - 97.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(246*, 247, 250, 253, 256, 259, 262, 265, 268, 271, 274, 277, 280, 283, 286, 289)
* On minimum rolls, M-ZardX loses 51HP due to FB recoil and Azumarill attacks it for 246HP more:
246 + 51 = 297, which is exactly the same amount of HP M-ZardX has without any HP or Def investment (if the 4 remaining EVs were placed into Def instead of SpD, then the KO wouldn't be guaranteed, but Azumarill would still have a great chance to KO it anyway).
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Dugtrio @ Focus Sash / Custap Berry
Ability: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Earthquake
- Reversal
- Screech
- Memento / Endure
Mega Charizard X is grounded, so it can be trapped if Dugtrio's sash is in tact or if it is carrying that weird Custap set. Salac also does the job here if you want to beat scarfers on the following turn but Custap also beats jolly SandDrill so it's better. Dugtrio lives the hit with either Sash or Endure and deals heavy damage back with EQ. It doesn't OHKO though so you can't trap it without around 25% chip beforehand (SR should do the trick, although using that as the only means of chipping it is risky 'cause people usually sac off Starmie with a spin to get rocks off the field on the turn it comes in).
252 Atk Dugtrio Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 218-258 (73.4 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Dugtrio @ Focus Sash / Custap Berry
Ability: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Earthquake
- Reversal
- Screech
- Memento / Endure
Mega Charizard X is grounded, so it can be trapped if Dugtrio's sash is in tact or if it is carrying that weird Custap set. Salac also does the job here if you want to beat scarfers on the following turn but Custap also beats jolly SandDrill so it's better. Dugtrio lives the hit with either Sash or Endure and deals heavy damage back with EQ. It doesn't OHKO though so you can't trap it without around 25% chip beforehand (SR should do the trick, although using that as the only means of chipping it is risky 'cause people usually sac off Starmie with a spin to get rocks off the field on the turn it comes in).
252 Atk Dugtrio Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 218-258 (73.4 - 86.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Mega Slowbro as a counter
Slowbro-Mega @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Slack Off
Slowbro is one of the best defensive answers to Mega Charizard X, thanks to its high defensive stats and resistance to Flare Blitz. However, it has access to a very bulky Mega Evolution, able to stomach two +2 Dragon Claws with this EV investment (in case Zard boosts again while Slowbro uses CM) and retaliate with a powerful Scald, which 2HKOes Charizard X after a CM boost.
Slowbro-Mega @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Slack Off
Slowbro is one of the best defensive answers to Mega Charizard X, thanks to its high defensive stats and resistance to Flare Blitz. However, it has access to a very bulky Mega Evolution, able to stomach two +2 Dragon Claws with this EV investment (in case Zard boosts again while Slowbro uses CM) and retaliate with a powerful Scald, which 2HKOes Charizard X after a CM boost.
Against Mega Slowbro:
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 84-100 (21.3 - 25.3%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 127-150 (32.2 - 38%) -- 96.7% chance to 3HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 168-198 (42.6 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO
Against Mega Charizard X:
0 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 124-147 (41.7 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 0 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 186-219 (62.6 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 84-100 (21.3 - 25.3%) -- 0.2% chance to 4HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 127-150 (32.2 - 38%) -- 96.7% chance to 3HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Mega Slowbro: 168-198 (42.6 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO
Against Mega Charizard X:
0 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 124-147 (41.7 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 0 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 186-219 (62.6 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Stone Edge
Hippowdon as a Counter!
Hippowdon is a good counter because it's bulky enough to take Charizard-X's attacks, whether boosted or unboosted. Because Hippowdon has reliable recovery with Slack Off, it's also able to stay healthy enough to keep Charizard-X in check throughout a game.
Here you are sum calcs :]
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 178-211 (42.3 - 50.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 267-315 (63.5 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 118-141 (28 - 33.5%) -- 92.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 178-211 (42.3 - 50.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 267-315 (63.5 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 118-141 (28 - 33.5%) -- 92.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Hippowdon: 178-211 (42.3 - 50.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
If u want to run another hippo's spread, to deal better with physical attackers like char-x, you can also run this spread
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Stone Edge
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 163-193 (38.8 - 45.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 246-289 (58.5 - 68.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 109-130 (25.9 - 30.9%) -- 7.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 163-193 (38.8 - 45.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 246-289 (58.5 - 68.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 109-130 (25.9 - 30.9%) -- 7.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hippowdon: 163-193 (38.8 - 45.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Azumarill @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Knock Off / Whirlpool
- Toxic / Perish Song
- Rest
Thick Fat Azumarill is a Pokémon I have been playing around with lately and it's very cool.
I believe it can be defined as a counter to Mega Charizard X.
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Thick Fat Azumarill: 80-94 (19.8 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Azumarill: 136-161 (33.6 - 39.8%) -- 27.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
As you can see, Flare Blitz is a possible 6HKO at +1 and Earthquake 4HKOs most of the time (nobody carries EQ nowadays anyways) so you can either Toxic stall it or Perish trap it.
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Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 136 Def / 96 SpD / 28 Spe
Impish Nature
- Return
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Heal Bell / Substitute / Earthquake
Role:
DDD Mega Altaria may have fallen a bit out of favor, but it still serves as a solid counter to Charizard-X due to its typing. Being immune to Dragon Claw is nice, and Flare Blitz, the most damaging move Charizard-X carries, does not 3HKO a full HP Mega Altaria unboosted and does not 2HKO at +1. In return, Altaria's Return usually 2HKOes a full HP Charizard-X even without a boost and has a chance to OHKO at +2. Earthquake, if you choose to run it, does very slightly more damage, although the difference becomes mostly moot after a boost. This assumes that both mons are mega evolved, however, and Altaria certainly does not want to switch in on Dragon Claw if it has not. It's also worth noting that Altaria is slower than Charizard unless it has more boosts.
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 136+ Def Mega Altaria: 94-111 (26.6 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 136+ Def Mega Altaria: 141-167 (39.9 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 136+ Def Altaria: 294-348 (83.2 - 98.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (this is normal Altaria, so you're dead if rocks are up)
0 Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 142-168 (47.8 - 56.5%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 144-170 (48.4 - 57.2%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
+2 0 Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 283-334 (95.2 - 112.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
2 0 Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 284-336 (95.6 - 113.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 248 HP / 136+ Def Mega Altaria: 141-167 (39.9 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 136+ Def Altaria: 294-348 (83.2 - 98.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (this is normal Altaria, so you're dead if rocks are up)
0 Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 142-168 (47.8 - 56.5%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 144-170 (48.4 - 57.2%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
+2 0 Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 283-334 (95.2 - 112.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
2 0 Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Charizard X: 284-336 (95.6 - 113.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
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Infernal
Banned deucer.
Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 212 HP / 44 Atk / 252 Def
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Fire Punch
+1 Flare Blitz vs. Rhyperior: 29.7 - 34.9%
+1 Dragon Claw vs. Rhyperior: 39.6 - 46.6%
+1 Earthquake vs. Rhyperior: 37.7 - 44.8%
Rhyperior is a fun counter to DD variants of Charizard-X between its natural physical bulk, resistance to fire, and Solid Rock ability. Like the calcs show, Rhyperior avoids a 2HKO from all of Charizard-X's attacks, even after a DD. This allows you to comfortably switch in and retaliate back with either Earthquake or Stone Edge, which both deal 101 - 119.1% worth of damage for a clean OHKO. While Rhyperior certainly has its problems in OU and faces competition from other Ground-types in the tier, it's still usable given its ability to function as a SR setter and response to notable threats like Talonflame, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Manectric.
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Rotom-Wash as a Check
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
- Pain Split
Rotom-Wash is one of the best checks to DD Mega Charizard X imo. With fantastic base Defense and resistance to Flare Blitz, Zard-X can have trouble dealing with this little washing machine. With Thunder Wave, Rotom can paralyze it, and has a pretty good chance to 2HKO with Hydro Pump. Rotom can also tank any hit and Pain Split to lower Zard-X's HP by a large amount. Rotom can take a DD boosted hit up until +4, but it only has a slight chance of being 2HKO'd at +3. Check out the calcs below.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
- Pain Split
Rotom-Wash is one of the best checks to DD Mega Charizard X imo. With fantastic base Defense and resistance to Flare Blitz, Zard-X can have trouble dealing with this little washing machine. With Thunder Wave, Rotom can paralyze it, and has a pretty good chance to 2HKO with Hydro Pump. Rotom can also tank any hit and Pain Split to lower Zard-X's HP by a large amount. Rotom can take a DD boosted hit up until +4, but it only has a slight chance of being 2HKO'd at +3. Check out the calcs below.
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 118-139 (38.9 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 175-207 (57.7 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 234-276 (77.2 - 91%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+3 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 291-343 (96 - 113.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
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8 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 144-169 (48.4 - 56.9%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 175-207 (57.7 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 234-276 (77.2 - 91%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+3 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 291-343 (96 - 113.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
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8 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 144-169 (48.4 - 56.9%) -- 90.6% chance to 2HKO
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Diancie @ Diancite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 8 Atk / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire
- Protect / Hidden Power Fire
Diancie resists both of Charizard's STABs, allowing it to switch in on most of its moves, Mega Evolve, then OHKO with Earth Power after one round of Flare Blitz recoil, Moonblast after hazard damage and one round of Flare Blitz recoil, or Diamond Storm.
However, this becomes much harder to do if Charizard has already set up. At +1, Flare Blitz does massive amounts of damage and Earthquake becomes a guaranteed OHKO.
Diancie @ Diancite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 8 Atk / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire
- Protect / Hidden Power Fire
Diancie resists both of Charizard's STABs, allowing it to switch in on most of its moves, Mega Evolve, then OHKO with Earth Power after one round of Flare Blitz recoil, Moonblast after hazard damage and one round of Flare Blitz recoil, or Diamond Storm.
However, this becomes much harder to do if Charizard has already set up. At +1, Flare Blitz does massive amounts of damage and Earthquake becomes a guaranteed OHKO.
Offensive:
248 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 207-244 (69.6 - 82.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
8 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 300-354 (101 - 119.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
248 SpA Mega Diancie Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 262-310 (88.2 - 104.3%) -- 25% chance to OHKO
248 SpA Mega Diancie Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 22-26 (7.4 - 8.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Defensive:
248 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 207-244 (69.6 - 82.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
8 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard X: 300-354 (101 - 119.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
248 SpA Mega Diancie Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 262-310 (88.2 - 104.3%) -- 25% chance to OHKO
248 SpA Mega Diancie Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 22-26 (7.4 - 8.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Defensive:
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 90-106 (37.3 - 43.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 134-158 (55.6 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 179-211 (74.2 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 154-182 (63.9 - 75.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 230-272 (95.4 - 112.8%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 134-158 (55.6 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 179-211 (74.2 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 154-182 (63.9 - 75.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Diancie: 230-272 (95.4 - 112.8%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 117-138 (48.5 - 57.2%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 176-207 (73 - 85.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 234-276 (97 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 202-238 (83.8 - 98.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 302-356 (125.3 - 147.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 176-207 (73 - 85.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 234-276 (97 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 202-238 (83.8 - 98.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 302-356 (125.3 - 147.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Name: Alomomola
Status: Check
Alomomola @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 120 HP / 136 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Toxic
Alomomola is never 2HKOed by Mega Charizard X even after Stealth Rock. In return, it can Toxic it and stall out the poison turns with Wish + Protect or keep itself healthy with Regenerator. It should be noted that it is not advisable to let Charizard get many boosts as it can overwhelm Alomomola later.
Status: Check
Alomomola @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 120 HP / 136 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Toxic
Alomomola is never 2HKOed by Mega Charizard X even after Stealth Rock. In return, it can Toxic it and stall out the poison turns with Wish + Protect or keep itself healthy with Regenerator. It should be noted that it is not advisable to let Charizard get many boosts as it can overwhelm Alomomola later.
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 162-192 (32.3 - 38.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 243-286 (48.5 - 57%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 49-58 (16.4 - 19.5%) -- possible 6HKO
+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 243-286 (48.5 - 57%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 49-58 (16.4 - 19.5%) -- possible 6HKO
Already done by infernal.
Reserving MegaRayquaza Togekiss
Check
Latios @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire / Defog
- Trick
Choice Scarf Latios is a pretty niche option for a team overall, but it checks Mega Charizard X pretty well all things considering. Latios is able to switch into Flare Blitz (only once though), Dragon Dance, Roost and Earthquake, however Dragon Claw OHKOs even without a Dragon Dance boost, so being reckless when switching it in can come at a hefty cost. However, even if Mega Charizard X is at +1 Speed, thanks to the Choice Scarf, Latios can still outspeed and OHKO with Draco Meteor. (Regular LO Latios only works if Charizard X has not boosted up so it's a lot less reliable)
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Latios: 408-482 (136.4 - 161.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 488-576 (164.3 - 193.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Latios @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire / Defog
- Trick
Choice Scarf Latios is a pretty niche option for a team overall, but it checks Mega Charizard X pretty well all things considering. Latios is able to switch into Flare Blitz (only once though), Dragon Dance, Roost and Earthquake, however Dragon Claw OHKOs even without a Dragon Dance boost, so being reckless when switching it in can come at a hefty cost. However, even if Mega Charizard X is at +1 Speed, thanks to the Choice Scarf, Latios can still outspeed and OHKO with Draco Meteor. (Regular LO Latios only works if Charizard X has not boosted up so it's a lot less reliable)
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Latios: 408-482 (136.4 - 161.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 488-576 (164.3 - 193.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Any reason for the SpDef EVs (key benchmarks etc.)? Cool to see Mega-Tar being used.
Tyranitar-Mega @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 240 HP / 136 Def / 132 SpD
Impish Nature
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Fire Blast / Filler
- Stealth Rock
+3 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 240 HP / 136+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 316-374 (78.8 - 93.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
lol... I guess that's what happens when you have higher base defense than Skarmory, and higher base HP than Slowbro.+1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 240 HP / 136+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 151-178 (37.6 - 44.3%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 240 HP / 136+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 192-226 (47.8 - 56.3%)
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Dragon Claw vs. 240 HP / 136+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 202-238 (50.3 - 59.3%)
+2 252 Atk Mega Charizard X Earthquake vs. 240 HP / 136+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 254-300 (63.3 - 74.8%)