YUM or YUCK: CAP Edition

[sparktrain]

Kitsunoh @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- U-turn
- Shadow Strike
- Fake Out

Fairly obvious that Sycther can't do anything to Kitsunoh.

252 Atk Scyther Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: 216-256 (71.7 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Kitsunoh Fake Out vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Scyther: 30-36 (10.6 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Kitsunoh Meteor Mash vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Scyther: 102-120 (36.2 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Scyther Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: 146-172 (48.5 - 57.1%) -- 89.8% chance to 2HKO

Rocky Helmet damage + Fake Out + Meteor Mash doesn't KO Scyther, so Kitsunoh loses.

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Fairly obvious that Sycther can't do anything to Kitsunoh.

252 Atk Scyther Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: 216-256 (71.7 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Scyther Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: 146-172 (48.5 - 57.1%) -- 89.8% chance to 2HKO

252 Atk Kitsunoh Meteor Mash vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Scyther: 102-120 (36.2 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Kitsunoh Fake Out vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Scyther: 30-36 (10.6 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO

Assuming max rolls, Rocky Helmet + Fake Out + Meteor Mash does 72.17%. Scyther survives and 2HKOs

 

[snake]

Kitsunoh @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- U-turn
- Shadow Strike
- Fake Out

Fairly obvious that Sycther can't do anything to Kitsunoh.

252 Atk Scyther Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kitsunoh: just kidding

Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 64 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Steel Wing

252 Atk Scyther Aerial Ace vs. 64 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 117-138 (37.3 - 44%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Talonflame Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Scyther: 212-252 (75.4 - 89.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

I assume your calcs should say 252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Scyther: 276-326 (98.2 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO?

In any case, Scyther loses =(

Tyrantrum @ Choice Band
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Head Smash
- Outrage
- Superpower
- Earthquake

+2 252 Atk Talonflame Steel Wing vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Tyrantrum: 192-228 (62.7 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyrantrum Head Smash vs. 64 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 2032-2392 (649.2 - 764.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Tyrantrum tanks a hit and just barely manages to KO Talonflame in return.

 

[HeaLnDeaL]

Cobalion @ Expert Belt
Ability: Justified
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Def
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack

Cobalion tanks a Super Power, outspeeds, and OHKOs with Close Combat.

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyrantrum Superpower vs. 180 HP / 76 Def Cobalion: 308-364 (83.6 - 98.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(308, 312, 316, 320, 322, 326, 330, 334, 338, 342, 344, 348, 352, 356, 360, 364)

252+ Atk Expert Belt Cobalion Close Combat vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Tyrantrum: 346-410 (113 - 133.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
(346, 353, 355, 360, 362, 367, 370, 374, 382, 384, 389, 391, 396, 398, 403, 410)

Of course, Cobalion is going to be super easy to counter but eh. Have fun.

 

[snake]

I assume your calcs should say 252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Scyther: 276-326 (98.2 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO?

In any case, Scyther loses =(

Tyrantrum @ Choice Band
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Head Smash
- Outrage
- Superpower
- Earthquake

+2 252 Atk Talonflame Steel Wing vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Tyrantrum: 192-228 (62.7 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyrantrum Head Smash vs. 64 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 2032-2392 (649.2 - 764.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Tyrantrum tanks a hit and just barely manages to KO Talonflame in return.

HeaLnDeaL sniped me on this post, but I just wanted to mention...after sitting here the other day thinking about this guy...."IT HAS NO SWITCH-INS BAN IT!!!"
Just kidding, you know what I'm jabbing at :)

Cobalion @ Expert Belt
Ability: Justified
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Def
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack

Cobalion tanks a Super Power, outspeeds, and OHKOs with Close Combat.

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyrantrum Superpower vs. 180 HP / 76 Def Cobalion: 308-364 (83.6 - 98.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(308, 312, 316, 320, 322, 326, 330, 334, 338, 342, 344, 348, 352, 356, 360, 364)

252+ Atk Expert Belt Cobalion Close Combat vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Tyrantrum: 346-410 (113 - 133.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
(346, 353, 355, 360, 362, 367, 370, 374, 382, 384, 389, 391, 396, 398, 403, 410)

Of course, Cobalion is going to be super easy to counter but eh. Have fun.

Gengar @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Taunt

252 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gengar: 154-183 (59.4 - 70.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Gengar Focus Blast vs. 180 HP / 0 SpD Cobalion: 447-528 (121.4 - 143.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

Hoopa-Unbound @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Psychic
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch

 

[snake]

Colossoil @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Fire Fang

252 Atk Hoopa Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Colossoil: 250-296 (61.4 - 72.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Guts Colossoil Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa Unbound: 409-484 (135.8 - 160.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[BP]

Arghonaut @ Choice Band
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Aqua Jet


252+ Atk Choice Band Arghonaut Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Colossoil: 470-554 (115.4 - 136.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Guts Colossoil Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 8 Def Arghonaut: 267-315 (64.4 - 76%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Take Azelfie]

Tribal (Tomohawk) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 24 SpA / 232 Spe
Modest Nature
- Aura Sphere
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Rapid Spin

 

[cbrevan]

Hoopa-Unbound @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Psychic
- Gunk Shot
- Focus Punch

 

[snake]

Hoopa-Unbound @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Psychic
- Gunk Shot
- Focus Punch

Landorus-T @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Superpower

4 SpA Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Landorus-T: 184-217 (48.1 - 56.8%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa Unbound: 468-552 (155.4 - 183.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

I say nay!

 

[Take Azelfie]

Landorus-T @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Superpower

4 SpA Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Landorus-T: 184-217 (48.1 - 56.8%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa Unbound: 468-552 (155.4 - 183.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

I say nay!

Hoopa-Unbound @ Choice Scarf
4 SpA Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Landorus-T: 184-217 (48.1 - 56.8%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

I say nay

 

[snake]

You have to have a 50% chance of victory (for the purposes of this thread), 38.7% < 50%, but if you really want, just shift some Defense EVs over to Special Defense.

4 SpA Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 252 HP / 68 SpD Landorus-T: 171-202 (44.7 - 52.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
-1 252 Atk Hoopa Unbound Hyperspace Fury vs. 252 HP / 180+ Def Landorus-T: 105-124 (27.4 - 32.4%) -- 71.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

Landorus-T @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 180 Def / 68 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Superpower

 

[sparktrain]

if hoopa-u's first psychic gets a SpD drop or either hit is a crit, that also 2HKOes lando (first set), so the 2HKO chance is higher than the calc implies. that makes the win rate pretty close to 50%, can't be bothered to do all the math right now though. either way, the SpD investment fixes that, so let's keep going!

Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 SpD
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind
- Hidden Power [Ground]

0 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Keldeo: 162-192 (50.1 - 59.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Icy Wind vs. 252 HP / 68 SpD Landorus-T: 400-472 (104.7 - 123.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Take Azelfie]

Mollux @ Air Balloon
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 208 HP / 252 SpA / 48 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fire Blast
- Sludge Wave
- Recover
- Thunderbolt

 

[YellowAdminSilver]

Conkeldurr Bait Tyranitar @ Choice Band
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Superpower

252+ SpA Mollux Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 73-86 (21.4 - 25.2%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 208 HP / 0 Def Mollux: 644-758 (168.1 - 197.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[cbrevan]

Garchomp @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Sandstorm
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast

 

[gday]

Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Nasty Plot
- Hidden Power Ground

 

[cbrevan]

Gengar @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Hypnosis

 

[Take Azelfie]

Plasmanta @ Leftovers
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Sludge Bomb
- Taunt

 

[cbrevan]

Hoopa-Unbound @ Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt

 

[gday]

Gardevoir @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Beam
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Protect

252 SpA Choice Specs Hoopa Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 16 HP / 0 SpD Gardevoir: 213-252 (75.8 - 89.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Pixilate Mega Gardevoir Hyper Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Hoopa Unbound: 666-786 (221.2 - 261.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Switches in and eats a hit. Protects while mega evolving to guarantee moving first next turn and then Hyper Beam to get the KO.

 

[cbrevan]

Shedinja @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Wonder Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Will-O-Wisp
- X-Scissor

 

[Take Azelfie]

Not Emo (Talonflame) (F) @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost