I usually stick to the analyses, and this time I did exactly that. Looking at 1825 usage instead, Dazzling Gleam and Hidden Power Fire are both used more than Hidden Power Ice and Encore, so it's my bad that I didn't check if the analysis was up-to-date. However, Knock Off has under 5.4% usage, so I'm not sure if I'd feel right in including something that's used so little, even if it's good (especially in tours).I know people have already posted but I just want to say that the way LO Alakazam is set up right now is pretty weird for Week 95. For example, AV Torn-T was listed as a counter but something like Knock Off is a legitimately good option on it, while the post that stated M-Scizor as a counter would be nice if it could realistically ever switch into Focus Blast and if HP Fire wasn't also a good option, which I used a lot when everyone and their mother was using M-Scizor.
I think we've had this discussion before so I probably forgot but where do we draw the line on putting various options or how you do it? I don't know how you normally implement it Aragorn but maybe consider putting options that are noticeable at a certain usage stat rate, which I would use 1825+ or w/e the high point is these days.
AV torn has already been doneCheck
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 96 HP / 160 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Hurricane
- Superpower / Focus Blast / Heat Wave
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Most of Alakazam's attacks do less damage than what Regenerator can heal, so Tornadus can switch in, then do massive amounts of damage with U-Turn or OHKO it with Knock Off.
Unfortunately, if rocks are up, Tornadus can't switch into Psychic or Hidden Power Ice.
Offensive:
160 SpA Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Alakazam: 156-184 (62.1 - 73.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 80-94 (31.8 - 37.4%) -- 91.4% chance to 3HKO
160 SpA Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Alakazam: 56-67 (22.3 - 26.6%) -- 22.3% chance to 4HKO
160 SpA Tornadus-T Heat Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Alakazam: 90-106 (35.8 - 42.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 188-222 (74.9 - 88.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Tornadus-T Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 260-306 (103.5 - 121.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Defensive:
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Psychic vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 144-172 (44.5 - 53.2%) -- 26.2% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Focus Blast vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 64-75 (19.8 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Shadow Ball vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 86-101 (26.6 - 31.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Hidden Power Fire vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 65-77 (20.1 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Dazzling Gleam vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 86-101 (26.6 - 31.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Alakazam Hidden Power Ice vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 130-153 (40.2 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO