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Project Victim of the Week
- Thread starter Aragorn the King
- Start date
Name: Landorus-Incarnate
Status: Check
Landorus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power Ice / Stealth Rock / Rock Polish
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Earth Power
Lando-I is a good check to mega bee thats on a lot of teams right now, and for good reason. The most bee can do to this is 3hko with poison jab, and u-turn isnt even a guaranteed 3hko without rocks. It clearly ohkos with earth power and psychic, and even with its item knocked off, lando is able to 2hko with earth power (ohko with rocks) and ohko no matter what with psychic. Rock polish is recommended for this, as it allows lando to outspeed bee after rock polish, so you dont risk knock off and losing your item unless you rock polish on it (which like. why.)
heres some calcs!
also how is torn-t a bee check?
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 234-276 (78.2 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Status: Check
Landorus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power Ice / Stealth Rock / Rock Polish
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Earth Power
Lando-I is a good check to mega bee thats on a lot of teams right now, and for good reason. The most bee can do to this is 3hko with poison jab, and u-turn isnt even a guaranteed 3hko without rocks. It clearly ohkos with earth power and psychic, and even with its item knocked off, lando is able to 2hko with earth power (ohko with rocks) and ohko no matter what with psychic. Rock polish is recommended for this, as it allows lando to outspeed bee after rock polish, so you dont risk knock off and losing your item unless you rock polish on it (which like. why.)
heres some calcs!
Bee can
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 93-110 (29.1 - 34.4%) -- 4.8% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 106-125 (33.2 - 39.1%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 128-151 (40.1 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Whereas lando
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 274-324 (101.1 - 119.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 367-432 (135.4 - 159.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
If it gets its item knocked off its
252 SpA Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 211-249 (77.8 - 91.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Sheer Force Landorus Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 282-332 (104 - 122.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 93-110 (29.1 - 34.4%) -- 4.8% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 106-125 (33.2 - 39.1%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus: 128-151 (40.1 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Whereas lando
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 274-324 (101.1 - 119.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 367-432 (135.4 - 159.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
If it gets its item knocked off its
252 SpA Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 211-249 (77.8 - 91.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Sheer Force Landorus Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 282-332 (104 - 122.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
also how is torn-t a bee check?
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 234-276 (78.2 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Crawdaunt as Soft Check
Crawdaunt @ Choice Band
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Crabhammer
- Superpower
- Aqua Jet
Crawdaunt can soft check mega beedrill by killing it with a banded aqua jet before beedrill can do anything about it.
Crawdaunt @ Choice Band
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Crabhammer
- Superpower
- Aqua Jet
Crawdaunt can soft check mega beedrill by killing it with a banded aqua jet before beedrill can do anything about it.
252+ Atk Choice Band Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 276-326 (101.8 - 120.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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I feel that it's worth mentioning that if SR is up, Crawdaunt can't safely switch into either of Beedrill's STABsCrawdaunt as Check
Crawdaunt @ Choice Band
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Crabhammer
- Superpower
- Aqua Jet
Crawdaunt can check mega beedrill by killing it with a banded aqua jet before beedrill can do anything about it.
252+ Atk Choice Band Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 276-326 (101.8 - 120.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Crawdaunt: 388-460 (144.7 - 171.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Crawdaunt: 224-264 (83.5 - 98.5%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Do checks need to be able to switch in?
Technically a check has to be able to switch in on a certain move. A revenge killer counts as a check, but crawdaunt isn't very reliable as it can't switch in on any of mega beedrill's moves.
It's still a check, just very very unreliable.
K, I will change it to a soft check then.
Counter:
Alomomola @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spa
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Knock Off / Toxic
Can always switch in, U-Turn deals less than the regenerating HP's as you switch out: infinite possible switchins and infinite possible rocky helmet damage without being hurt. Also, wishprotect -which makes it impossible go break through for the bee- with huge HP, and knockoff/Toxic, make it a great defensive wall in general for any team, as a healer and such.
Also has scald which has a good burn chance, and could wear the bee out even faster thanks to the halved down Atk.
calc:
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 98-116 (18.3 - 21.7%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 142-168 (26.5 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 162-192 (30.3 - 35.9%), 45.3% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 81-96 (15.1 - 17.9%) -- possible 6HKO
offensive:
4 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 51-61 (18.8 - 22.5%) -- possible 5HKO
Alomomola @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spa
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Knock Off / Toxic
Can always switch in, U-Turn deals less than the regenerating HP's as you switch out: infinite possible switchins and infinite possible rocky helmet damage without being hurt. Also, wishprotect -which makes it impossible go break through for the bee- with huge HP, and knockoff/Toxic, make it a great defensive wall in general for any team, as a healer and such.
Also has scald which has a good burn chance, and could wear the bee out even faster thanks to the halved down Atk.
calc:
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 98-116 (18.3 - 21.7%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 142-168 (26.5 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 162-192 (30.3 - 35.9%), 45.3% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 81-96 (15.1 - 17.9%) -- possible 6HKO
offensive:
4 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Beedrill: 51-61 (18.8 - 22.5%) -- possible 5HKO
Name : Cobalion
Status: Check
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 140 HP / 112 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Volt Switch
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock / Taunt
Cobalion can freely come in on any of Mega Beedrill's moves (except Drill Run) and OHKO it back with Iron Head if Stealth Rock is up. Volt Switch is a free momentum button for the team while Close Combat allows Cobalion to take on Bisharp, Kyurem-B and Tyranitar. Cobalion can also set up Stealth Rock or disrupt the opponent with Taunt.
Calculations:
252+ Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 172-204 (48 - 56.9%) -- 64.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 52-61 (14.5 - 17%) -- possible 9HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 37-44 (10.3 - 12.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
112 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 181-214 (66.7 - 78.9%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Status: Check
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 140 HP / 112 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Volt Switch
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock / Taunt
Cobalion can freely come in on any of Mega Beedrill's moves (except Drill Run) and OHKO it back with Iron Head if Stealth Rock is up. Volt Switch is a free momentum button for the team while Close Combat allows Cobalion to take on Bisharp, Kyurem-B and Tyranitar. Cobalion can also set up Stealth Rock or disrupt the opponent with Taunt.
Calculations:
252+ Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 172-204 (48 - 56.9%) -- 64.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 52-61 (14.5 - 17%) -- possible 9HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 140 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 37-44 (10.3 - 12.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
112 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 181-214 (66.7 - 78.9%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
EXTREME SPEED CHECKS COMIN' UP!!!
Entei as a (shaky) Check
Entei @ Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
- Bulldoze
Alright. This one only works effectively when M-Beedrill has entered the field with rocks up. If so, Entei can take (not well though) either a Poison Jab or a Drill Run (U-turn makes M-Beedrill go away and it can KO later with Poison Jab/Drill Run and Knock Off strips it of its CB) and retaliate with an Extreme Speed before M-Beedrill has the chance to do anything else but manually switching out.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Entei: 222-262 (59.8 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Entei: 222-262 (59.8 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Entei Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 267-315 (98.5 - 116.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO (guaranteed one with rocks up)
Entei @ Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
- Bulldoze
Alright. This one only works effectively when M-Beedrill has entered the field with rocks up. If so, Entei can take (not well though) either a Poison Jab or a Drill Run (U-turn makes M-Beedrill go away and it can KO later with Poison Jab/Drill Run and Knock Off strips it of its CB) and retaliate with an Extreme Speed before M-Beedrill has the chance to do anything else but manually switching out.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Entei: 222-262 (59.8 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Entei: 222-262 (59.8 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Entei Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 267-315 (98.5 - 116.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO (guaranteed one with rocks up)
Lucario as a (shaky) Check
Lucario @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Iron Tail / Earthquake / whatever filler move
If M-beedrill has Knock Off, then Lucario can come in on anything and deal a good amount of damage (OHKO with rocks) with ES. If M-Beedrill has Drill Run though, Lucario has to wait until M-Beedrill has entered the field when rocks are up, switching in on anything bar Drill Run and then OHKO back with ES.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 56-67 (19.9 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 78-92 (27.7 - 32.7%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 260-306 (92.5 - 108.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (don't switch on this)
252+ Atk Life Orb Lucario Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 225-265 (83 - 97.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
And after having its LO Knocked Off:
+1 252+ Atk Lucario Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 260-306 (95.9 - 112.9%) -- 75% chance to OHKO (guaranteed one with rocks up)
Lucario @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Iron Tail / Earthquake / whatever filler move
If M-beedrill has Knock Off, then Lucario can come in on anything and deal a good amount of damage (OHKO with rocks) with ES. If M-Beedrill has Drill Run though, Lucario has to wait until M-Beedrill has entered the field when rocks are up, switching in on anything bar Drill Run and then OHKO back with ES.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 56-67 (19.9 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 78-92 (27.7 - 32.7%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Lucario: 260-306 (92.5 - 108.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (don't switch on this)
252+ Atk Life Orb Lucario Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 225-265 (83 - 97.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
And after having its LO Knocked Off:
+1 252+ Atk Lucario Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 260-306 (95.9 - 112.9%) -- 75% chance to OHKO (guaranteed one with rocks up)
Dragonite as a Check
Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Due to its Multiscale ability, Dragonite can safely come in on any move bar Knock Off (little dragon loves its CB) and reliably OHKO with ES. If rocks are up though, Dragonite barely survives rocks + Poison Jab.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 44-52 (13.6 - 16%) -- possible 7HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 61-72 (18.8 - 22.2%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 102-120 (31.5 - 37.1%) -- 83% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dragonite: 204-240 (63.1 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 298-351 (109.9 - 129.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Due to its Multiscale ability, Dragonite can safely come in on any move bar Knock Off (little dragon loves its CB) and reliably OHKO with ES. If rocks are up though, Dragonite barely survives rocks + Poison Jab.
Calcs:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 44-52 (13.6 - 16%) -- possible 7HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 61-72 (18.8 - 22.2%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 102-120 (31.5 - 37.1%) -- 83% chance to 3HKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dragonite: 204-240 (63.1 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 298-351 (109.9 - 129.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Zygarde as a Check
Zygarde @ Life Orb
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
Sounds like I'm repeating myself (and I am), but when rocks are up, Zygarde has to wait until M-Beedrill switches in and can then come in on any move bar Knock Off (LO is essential here) and OHKO with ES.
Calcs:
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 83-98 (23.1 - 27.3%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 83-98 (23.1 - 27.3%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 146-172 (40.7 - 48%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Zygarde Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 212-250 (78.2 - 92.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Zygarde @ Life Orb
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
Sounds like I'm repeating myself (and I am), but when rocks are up, Zygarde has to wait until M-Beedrill switches in and can then come in on any move bar Knock Off (LO is essential here) and OHKO with ES.
Calcs:
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 83-98 (23.1 - 27.3%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 83-98 (23.1 - 27.3%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Zygarde: 146-172 (40.7 - 48%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Zygarde Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Beedrill: 212-250 (78.2 - 92.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
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Week 46
Thanks for the Mega Beedrill checks and counters! Also, congrats to Celio, Recreant, and Sanger Zonvolt for making it into the Hall of Fame!
This week we'll do Volcarona!
Volcarona @ Passho Berry / Lum Berry
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 72 HP / 252 SpA / 184 Spe
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Ground / Bug Buzz
Thanks for the Mega Beedrill checks and counters! Also, congrats to Celio, Recreant, and Sanger Zonvolt for making it into the Hall of Fame!
This week we'll do Volcarona!
Volcarona @ Passho Berry / Lum Berry
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 72 HP / 252 SpA / 184 Spe
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Ground / Bug Buzz
Talonflame as a Counter
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Even with Stealth Rock up, Talonflame can freely switch in to any of Volcorona's moves, especially Quiver Dance, and KO back with priority Brave Bird. Even if Talonflame needs to stay in, it can use priority Roost until the opponent runs out of Fire Blast PP or misses, meaning Talonflame will be left with close to full health once Volcorona is beaten.
Scenarios:
-Talonflame comes in on a Quiver Dance, priority Brave Bird always KOs and Volcorna can't do anything back.
-Talonflame comes in on a Fire Blast, Giga Drain or Bug Buzz, lives even with Stealth Rocks up, and KOs back with Brave Bird
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Even with Stealth Rock up, Talonflame can freely switch in to any of Volcorona's moves, especially Quiver Dance, and KO back with priority Brave Bird. Even if Talonflame needs to stay in, it can use priority Roost until the opponent runs out of Fire Blast PP or misses, meaning Talonflame will be left with close to full health once Volcorona is beaten.
Scenarios:
-Talonflame comes in on a Quiver Dance, priority Brave Bird always KOs and Volcorna can't do anything back.
-Talonflame comes in on a Fire Blast, Giga Drain or Bug Buzz, lives even with Stealth Rocks up, and KOs back with Brave Bird
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 125-147 (39.1 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 28-33 (8.7 - 10.3%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 51-60 (15.9 - 18.8%) -- possible 6HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 187-221 (58.6 - 69.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 28-33 (8.7 - 10.3%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 51-60 (15.9 - 18.8%) -- possible 6HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 88 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 187-221 (58.6 - 69.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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sorry for the wait
Tyranitar as a Check
Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Pretty simple check, if they carry Bug Buzz, you lose - if they dont, you win, as at +1 Scarf Tyranitar is outsped by Volcarona. Most Volcarona tend to run HP Ground these days due to how common Heatran is (and its nice for Zard X) and Tyranitar can sponge up any hit if necessary and OHKO in return.
Volc vs. Tyranitar:
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 112-134 (32.8 - 39.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 90-108 (26.3 - 31.6%) -- 40% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 170-200 (49.8 - 58.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 306-360 (89.7 - 105.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Not showing calcs of ttar vs volc because thats reaaalllyy obvious how it ends up lol.
Tyranitar as a Check
Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Pretty simple check, if they carry Bug Buzz, you lose - if they dont, you win, as at +1 Scarf Tyranitar is outsped by Volcarona. Most Volcarona tend to run HP Ground these days due to how common Heatran is (and its nice for Zard X) and Tyranitar can sponge up any hit if necessary and OHKO in return.
Volc vs. Tyranitar:
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 112-134 (32.8 - 39.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 90-108 (26.3 - 31.6%) -- 40% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 170-200 (49.8 - 58.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 306-360 (89.7 - 105.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Not showing calcs of ttar vs volc because thats reaaalllyy obvious how it ends up lol.
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Gyarados please
Name : Gyarados
Status: Counter
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Waterfall
- Roar / Dragon Tail / Thunder Wave
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Gyarados doesn't care about anything Volcarona does and can 2HKO it with Waterfall (OHKO if Volcarona doesn't have Passho Berry). Rest and Sleep Talk allows Gyarados to heal itself and does its jobs more consistently. Roar and Dragon Tail can be chosen to phaze out sweepers who attempt to set up in front of Gyarados while Thunder Wave cripples them for the rest of the match.
Calculations:
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Gyarados: 66-78 (16.7 - 19.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Gyarados: 61-72 (15.5 - 18.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Passho Berry Volcarona: 148-175 (44.9 - 53.1%) -- 30.5% chance to 2HKO
Name : Gyarados
Status: Counter
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Waterfall
- Roar / Dragon Tail / Thunder Wave
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Gyarados doesn't care about anything Volcarona does and can 2HKO it with Waterfall (OHKO if Volcarona doesn't have Passho Berry). Rest and Sleep Talk allows Gyarados to heal itself and does its jobs more consistently. Roar and Dragon Tail can be chosen to phaze out sweepers who attempt to set up in front of Gyarados while Thunder Wave cripples them for the rest of the match.
Calculations:
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Gyarados: 66-78 (16.7 - 19.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Gyarados: 61-72 (15.5 - 18.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Passho Berry Volcarona: 148-175 (44.9 - 53.1%) -- 30.5% chance to 2HKO
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Name: Aerodactyl
Status: Hard Check
Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 Atk / 44 Def / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Earthquake / Fire Fang
- Aqua Tail / Ice Fang
Thanks to Mega Aerodactyl's typing and amazing speed, it can come in on any of Volcarona's moves at least once:
You can then respond with a nice accurate Aerial Ace (don't even need to mess with Stone Miss):
248 Atk Tough Claws Mega Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 380-450 (115.5 - 136.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
So, in a worst case scenario (you come in without being Mega Evolved) you are guaranteed to come out on top. However, the reason this is listed as a hard check is because between M-Aero's general frailty and its SR weakness, it's likely to only do this once. Technically, you could drop a coverage move for Roost, which can help improve M-Aero's longevity on paper and arguably make this a Counter, but given said frailty, there's little you can really use Roost on against an offensive team, so it's not recommended.
Status: Hard Check
Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 Atk / 44 Def / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Earthquake / Fire Fang
- Aqua Tail / Ice Fang
Thanks to Mega Aerodactyl's typing and amazing speed, it can come in on any of Volcarona's moves at least once:
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 117-138 (38.8 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 107-126 (35.5 - 41.8%) -- 77.7% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 96-113 (31.8 - 37.5%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 107-126 (35.5 - 41.8%) -- 77.7% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 96-113 (31.8 - 37.5%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 144-171 (47.8 - 56.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 132-156 (43.8 - 51.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 118-139 (39.2 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 132-156 (43.8 - 51.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 118-139 (39.2 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
You can then respond with a nice accurate Aerial Ace (don't even need to mess with Stone Miss):
248 Atk Tough Claws Mega Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 380-450 (115.5 - 136.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
So, in a worst case scenario (you come in without being Mega Evolved) you are guaranteed to come out on top. However, the reason this is listed as a hard check is because between M-Aero's general frailty and its SR weakness, it's likely to only do this once. Technically, you could drop a coverage move for Roost, which can help improve M-Aero's longevity on paper and arguably make this a Counter, but given said frailty, there's little you can really use Roost on against an offensive team, so it's not recommended.
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Name: Altaria
Status: Hard Check
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 64 HP / 192 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Roost
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
Altaria resists all of Volc's attacks (except hp ground...but lol) and uses it as set-up fodder. Unboosted fire blast is only an 18% chance to 3hko, and Altaria can easily just roost off that damage. It's not a safe switch in usually, because after rocks +1 fire blast is a 2hko, but 1v1 it comes out on top barring any hax. +1 Altaria's earthquake/return is always an ohko after rocks, and is a 2hko without them.
Status: Hard Check
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 64 HP / 192 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Roost
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
Altaria resists all of Volc's attacks (except hp ground...but lol) and uses it as set-up fodder. Unboosted fire blast is only an 18% chance to 3hko, and Altaria can easily just roost off that damage. It's not a safe switch in usually, because after rocks +1 fire blast is a 2hko, but 1v1 it comes out on top barring any hax. +1 Altaria's earthquake/return is always an ohko after rocks, and is a 2hko without them.
192+ Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 145-171 (44 - 51.9%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO
+1 192+ Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 216-255 (65.6 - 77.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 64 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 89-105 (28.9 - 34.2%) -- 1.9% chance to 3HKO
192+ Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 145-171 (44 - 51.9%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO
+1 192+ Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 216-255 (65.6 - 77.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 64 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 89-105 (28.9 - 34.2%) -- 1.9% chance to 3HKO
192+ Atk Mega Altaria Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 145-171 (44 - 51.9%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO
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p2
Banned deucer.
reserving Terrakion instead
Terrakion as a check
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- X-Scissor / Poison Jab / Anything else
Not much to say here but Scarf Terrakion easily outspeeds +1 Volcarona and threatens it with a Stone Edge, while easily taking any move from Volcarona at neutral.
Terrakion can be fairly easy to wear down over a game, so it simply struggles as a counter to Volcarona
252 Atk Terrakion Stone Edge vs. 96 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 924-1092 (275.8 - 325.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 101-119 (31.2 - 36.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 184-218 (56.9 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 146-174 (45.2 - 53.8%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
At +1:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 274-324 (84.8 - 100.3%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 150-177 (46.4 - 54.7%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 220-260 (68.1 - 80.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
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Counter
Azumarill @ Assault Vest
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
So Azu switches in, then Waterfalls on the next turn (activating the Passho Berry), and then finishes with Aqua Jet. Volc can only hit back either a single +1 Giga Drain or two +0 Giga Drains, neither of which deal enough damage to KO. I'd call this a counter because in order for Volc to deal enough damage it would have to take a Waterfall, at which point the priority kills it afterwards.
Azumarill @ Assault Vest
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
So Azu switches in, then Waterfalls on the next turn (activating the Passho Berry), and then finishes with Aqua Jet. Volc can only hit back either a single +1 Giga Drain or two +0 Giga Drains, neither of which deal enough damage to KO. I'd call this a counter because in order for Volc to deal enough damage it would have to take a Waterfall, at which point the priority kills it afterwards.
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 240 HP / 16 SpD Assault Vest Azumarill: 134-158 (33.4 - 39.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 240 HP / 16 SpD Assault Vest Azumarill: 200-236 (49.8 - 58.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Waterfall vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Passho Berry Volcarona: 226-267 (68.6 - 81.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 228-270 (69.3 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 240 HP / 16 SpD Assault Vest Azumarill: 200-236 (49.8 - 58.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Waterfall vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Passho Berry Volcarona: 226-267 (68.6 - 81.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Aqua Jet vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 228-270 (69.3 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Chansey as a Counter
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss
Volcarona's moves have very little effect on Chansey due to its spectacular special bulk. In return, pink blob here can regain its health via Soft-Boiled, badly poison Volcarona (Lum Berry variants will take an additional turn to do so, but Chansey can take it, so it's fine) with Toxic, deal direct damage with Seismic Toss and even setup SR to discourage the flaming moth from switching out (and, eventually, in), which puts Volcarona in a lose-lose situation: if badly poisoned Volcarona stays in, it'll be quickly worn down and KOed by the poison and occasional Seismic Tosses before it can boost to the (reliable) 2HKO range while Chansey will stay healthy throughout the matchup, but if Volcarona switches out, then Chansey only has to setup SR so that Volcarona becomes nothing but a liability for its team.
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss
Volcarona's moves have very little effect on Chansey due to its spectacular special bulk. In return, pink blob here can regain its health via Soft-Boiled, badly poison Volcarona (Lum Berry variants will take an additional turn to do so, but Chansey can take it, so it's fine) with Toxic, deal direct damage with Seismic Toss and even setup SR to discourage the flaming moth from switching out (and, eventually, in), which puts Volcarona in a lose-lose situation: if badly poisoned Volcarona stays in, it'll be quickly worn down and KOed by the poison and occasional Seismic Tosses before it can boost to the (reliable) 2HKO range while Chansey will stay healthy throughout the matchup, but if Volcarona switches out, then Chansey only has to setup SR so that Volcarona becomes nothing but a liability for its team.
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 94-112 (14.6 - 17.4%) -- possible 6HKO
+4 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 282-333 (43.9 - 51.8%) -- 11.7% chance to 2HKO
Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 72 HP Volcarona: 100-100 (30.3 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
+4 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 282-333 (43.9 - 51.8%) -- 11.7% chance to 2HKO
Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 72 HP Volcarona: 100-100 (30.3 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
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Garchomp
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Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw
Scarf Garchomp is a great check to Volcarona. It resists Fire Blast, is neutral to HP Ground, and is only 2HKOed by Bug Buzz at +0. Even after Volcarona sets up a Quiver Dance, Garchomp still outspeeds thanks to Choice Scarf and can OHKO back with Rock Slide.
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Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw
Scarf Garchomp is a great check to Volcarona. It resists Fire Blast, is neutral to HP Ground, and is only 2HKOed by Bug Buzz at +0. Even after Volcarona sets up a Quiver Dance, Garchomp still outspeeds thanks to Choice Scarf and can OHKO back with Rock Slide.
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 193-228 (54 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 118-139 (33 - 38.9%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 107-127 (29.9 - 35.5%) -- 30.5% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 86-102 (24 - 28.5%) -- 97.2% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 279-328 (84.8 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Garchomp Rock Slide vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 468-552 (142.2 - 167.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 232-274 (70.5 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 118-139 (33 - 38.9%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 107-127 (29.9 - 35.5%) -- 30.5% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Garchomp: 86-102 (24 - 28.5%) -- 97.2% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 279-328 (84.8 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Garchomp Rock Slide vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 468-552 (142.2 - 167.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 232-274 (70.5 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Hard check;
Dragonite @ Lum Berry
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Claw / Outrage
- ExtremeSpeed
- Fire Punch
- Dragon Dance
Comes in,
-Can use Volcarona as a setup fodder for DDances if no rocks, or goes into the Giga/HPGround/bugbuzz
But, at worst, DNite will switch into FBlast or QD. Either way, it tanks..
And attacks with a combo of DClaw+Extremespeed to check.
This works similarly to Azumarill, and you can also heal a Burn if flame body wants to work thanks to Lum Berry.
This could easily counter with a roost set but, since there are clefable, chansey, talonflame, then it would prolly be useless.
Dragonite @ Lum Berry
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Claw / Outrage
- ExtremeSpeed
- Fire Punch
- Dragon Dance
Comes in,
-Can use Volcarona as a setup fodder for DDances if no rocks, or goes into the Giga/HPGround/bugbuzz
But, at worst, DNite will switch into FBlast or QD. Either way, it tanks..
-no quiver dance- ...two of these
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 93-109 (28.7 - 33.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
-yes quiver dance- ....this
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 138-163 (42.7 - 50.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 93-109 (28.7 - 33.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
-yes quiver dance- ....this
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 138-163 (42.7 - 50.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
And attacks with a combo of DClaw+Extremespeed to check.
[252+ Atk Dragonite Dragon Claw vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 210-247 (63.8 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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252+ Atk Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 140-165 (42.5 - 50.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO] > 100 %
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252+ Atk Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 140-165 (42.5 - 50.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO] > 100 %
This works similarly to Azumarill, and you can also heal a Burn if flame body wants to work thanks to Lum Berry.
This could easily counter with a roost set but, since there are clefable, chansey, talonflame, then it would prolly be useless.
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Mega Charizard X
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Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze -> Tough Claws
EVs: 104 HP / 220 Atk / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Roost
Mega Charizard X can switch into any of Volcarona's moves easily except for HP Ground, and threatens to OHKO with a Flare Blitz.
The only scenario Charizard X fails to check Volcarona after it has already mega evolved is if it switches into HP Ground, then loses a speed tie and is hit by another HP Ground.
If Charizard switches in before mega evolving, it can dodge HP Ground safely. However it takes more damage from Fire Blast in this form, but Volcarona still can't secure a knockout with HP Ground when you choose to mega evolve (this assumes you lose a speed tie as well). This will result in a double down due to Flare Blitz recoil though. Possibility for DD + no mega evo mindgames here, but I'm choosing not to elaborate because this is quite complicated.
Charizard can always switch into a Quiver Dance (regardless of mega evo or not) and survive a +1 HP Ground as long as Stealth Rocks are not up. If Volcarona is running Bug Buzz instead of HP Ground, Charizard X is a counter.
Edit: Sorry I misread/misdid some calcs so this is a lot simpler now, please excuse the constant editing
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Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze -> Tough Claws
EVs: 104 HP / 220 Atk / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Roost
Mega Charizard X can switch into any of Volcarona's moves easily except for HP Ground, and threatens to OHKO with a Flare Blitz.
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 87-102 (26.9 - 31.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 52-62 (16 - 19.1%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 156-184 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 88.3% chance to 2HKO
After a Quiver Dance:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 129-153 (39.9 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 79-93 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- 99.7% chance to 4HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 232-274 (71.8 - 84.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
If you switch in before mega evolving:
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 43-51 (14.4 - 17.1%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 105-125 (35.3 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Switch in before mega evolving, then mega evo, you still won't faint:
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 105-125 (35.3 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
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252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 156-184 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 88.3% chance to 2HKO
= 83.5% - 98.9%, no chance to KO, although Flare Blitz will result in a double down.
Charizard retaliates:
220 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 364-429 (110.6 - 130.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 52-62 (16 - 19.1%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 156-184 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 88.3% chance to 2HKO
After a Quiver Dance:
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 129-153 (39.9 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 79-93 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- 99.7% chance to 4HKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 232-274 (71.8 - 84.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
If you switch in before mega evolving:
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 43-51 (14.4 - 17.1%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 105-125 (35.3 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Switch in before mega evolving, then mega evo, you still won't faint:
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 105-125 (35.3 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
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252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 104 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard X: 156-184 (48.2 - 56.9%) -- 88.3% chance to 2HKO
= 83.5% - 98.9%, no chance to KO, although Flare Blitz will result in a double down.
Charizard retaliates:
220 Atk Tough Claws Mega Charizard X Flare Blitz vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 364-429 (110.6 - 130.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
The only scenario Charizard X fails to check Volcarona after it has already mega evolved is if it switches into HP Ground, then loses a speed tie and is hit by another HP Ground.
If Charizard switches in before mega evolving, it can dodge HP Ground safely. However it takes more damage from Fire Blast in this form, but Volcarona still can't secure a knockout with HP Ground when you choose to mega evolve (this assumes you lose a speed tie as well). This will result in a double down due to Flare Blitz recoil though. Possibility for DD + no mega evo mindgames here, but I'm choosing not to elaborate because this is quite complicated.
Charizard can always switch into a Quiver Dance (regardless of mega evo or not) and survive a +1 HP Ground as long as Stealth Rocks are not up. If Volcarona is running Bug Buzz instead of HP Ground, Charizard X is a counter.
Edit: Sorry I misread/misdid some calcs so this is a lot simpler now, please excuse the constant editing
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Reserving Heatran as check
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock/Earthpower
- Ancient Power/Toxic
- Lava Plume
- Taunt/Protect/Roar
Pretty simple check, if volcarano carries hp ground you lose, otherwise you win. Pretty standard Heatran moves. More speed can be used if you want. Ancient Power or toxic is needed to beat roost variants which btw Aragorn the King I think should be slashed. Can also just roar it out but risk getting last mon'd. Air balloon doesn't really make much difference imo as its pretty easily broken and you still get hp grounded
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 280-332 (72.7 - 86.2%
+6 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 58-68 (15 - 17.6%)
+6 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 104-123 (27 - 31.9%)
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. +6 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 27-33 (8.2 - 10%)
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 103-123 (31.3 - 37.3%)
0 SpA Heatran Ancient Power vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 208-248 (63.2 - 75.3%)
Beware dugtrio
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock/Earthpower
- Ancient Power/Toxic
- Lava Plume
- Taunt/Protect/Roar
Pretty simple check, if volcarano carries hp ground you lose, otherwise you win. Pretty standard Heatran moves. More speed can be used if you want. Ancient Power or toxic is needed to beat roost variants which btw Aragorn the King I think should be slashed. Can also just roar it out but risk getting last mon'd. Air balloon doesn't really make much difference imo as its pretty easily broken and you still get hp grounded
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 280-332 (72.7 - 86.2%
+6 252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 58-68 (15 - 17.6%)
+6 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Heatran: 104-123 (27 - 31.9%)
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. +6 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 27-33 (8.2 - 10%)
0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 103-123 (31.3 - 37.3%)
0 SpA Heatran Ancient Power vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 208-248 (63.2 - 75.3%)
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Victini @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Final Gambit / Zen Headbutt
Thanks to Victini's awesome typing it resists Volcarona's main spam moves and can easily come in on them.
Of course this doesn't work so well with the coverage moves like Hidden Power Ground or Bug Buzz, but thanks to Victini's good natural bulk, it can still switch in on them and revenge Volcarona with a V-create (which is a clean OHKO, no Stealth Rocks needed).
The set here is using Jolly Choice Scarf > Adamant Choice Scarf, so that Victini can still outspeed Volcarona after a Quiver Dance because a +1 Bug Buzz has a chance to kill after Stealth Rocks, which would hurt in checking Volcarona.
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Victini @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Final Gambit / Zen Headbutt
Thanks to Victini's awesome typing it resists Volcarona's main spam moves and can easily come in on them.
Of course this doesn't work so well with the coverage moves like Hidden Power Ground or Bug Buzz, but thanks to Victini's good natural bulk, it can still switch in on them and revenge Volcarona with a V-create (which is a clean OHKO, no Stealth Rocks needed).
The set here is using Jolly Choice Scarf > Adamant Choice Scarf, so that Victini can still outspeed Volcarona after a Quiver Dance because a +1 Bug Buzz has a chance to kill after Stealth Rocks, which would hurt in checking Volcarona.
252 Atk Victini V-create vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 348-411 (105.7 - 124.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 93-109 (27.2 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 42-50 (12.3 - 14.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 136-160 (39.8 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 153-180 (44.8 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 228-268 (66.8 - 78.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 93-109 (27.2 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 42-50 (12.3 - 14.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 136-160 (39.8 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 153-180 (44.8 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 228-268 (66.8 - 78.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
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