Introduction
I made a Misty Terrain team around Sceptile in NU a while back. Now I want to bring this green lizard to OU. The upside is that Fini exists as the auto-setter for MT. The downside is that Sceptile now needs actual Speed investment to be faster than everything, which cuts away from its bulk.
The Team
Adventurer (Sceptile) (M) @ Misty Seed
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 80 HP / 248 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Acrobatics
- Drain Punch / Earthquake
SD Scept often plays with rolls. Here are probably the most important ones:
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tapu Koko: 276-325 (98.2 - 115.6%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Pelipper: 241-285 (92.3 - 109.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus: 263-310 (87.9 - 103.6%) -- 25% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 248 HP / 88 Def Venusaur-Mega: 306-360 (84.2 - 99.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 384-452 (99.4 - 117%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 248 HP / 32+ Def Pelipper: 318-375 (98.4 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 48 Def Ferrothorn: 306-362 (86.9 - 102.8%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO
At least Leaf Blade has a high chance to crit.
Here are some defensive calcs too, just in case:
4 SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 206-246 (68.4 - 81.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after trapping damage
0 Atk Ferrothorn Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Sceptile: 219-258 (72.7 - 85.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Venusaur-Mega Sludge Bomb vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 236-282 (78.4 - 93.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 246-290 (81.7 - 96.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Alakazam-Mega Psyshock vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Sceptile: 255-301 (84.7 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
Let me know if I need to pay attention to any other calcs.
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tapu Koko: 276-325 (98.2 - 115.6%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Pelipper: 241-285 (92.3 - 109.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus: 263-310 (87.9 - 103.6%) -- 25% chance to OHKO
+2 248+ Atk Sceptile Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 248 HP / 88 Def Venusaur-Mega: 306-360 (84.2 - 99.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 384-452 (99.4 - 117%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Leaf Blade vs. 248 HP / 32+ Def Pelipper: 318-375 (98.4 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
+4 248+ Atk Sceptile Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 48 Def Ferrothorn: 306-362 (86.9 - 102.8%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO
At least Leaf Blade has a high chance to crit.
Here are some defensive calcs too, just in case:
4 SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 206-246 (68.4 - 81.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after trapping damage
0 Atk Ferrothorn Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Sceptile: 219-258 (72.7 - 85.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Venusaur-Mega Sludge Bomb vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 236-282 (78.4 - 93.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. +1 80 HP / 0 SpD Sceptile: 246-290 (81.7 - 96.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Alakazam-Mega Psyshock vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Sceptile: 255-301 (84.7 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
Let me know if I need to pay attention to any other calcs.
Tapu Fini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Trick
Scizor-Mega @ Scizorite
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Atk / 124 Def / 16 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Roost
Garchomp @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Fire Fang
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 196 HP / 8 Def / 216 SpD / 88 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn
Although I now have two mons that aren't benefited by MT, Lando-T hits even harder with its uninvested EQ and checks itself it the tier. The greatest plus Lando-T has over Chomp is U-turn, so now I have three U-turning mons. Speed investment is for neutral-natured base 70s, and the HP investment hits the highest possible Leftovers number. I feel like I have a bit of a Fire weakness now, though. It was originally another physical wall like Scizor, but I recently switched the EV spread to be more specially defensive because none of my other mons could really afford to run more SpDef EVs.
Tornadus-Therian @ Eject Button
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Taunt
- Acrobatics
- U-turn
- Defog
Blacephalon @ Firium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute / Mind Blown
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast / Flamethrower
Conclusion
Ultimately, I want Unburden Sceptile to shine in OU just like it did in NU. If anyone has any suggestions, including more optimized EV spreads, please let me know. Anyone who's familiar with the OU tier, please guide me! Cheers!
Adventurer (Sceptile) (M) @ Misty Seed
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 80 HP / 248 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Acrobatics
- Drain Punch
Tapu Fini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Trick
Scizor-Mega @ Scizorite
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Atk / 124 Def / 16 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Roost
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 196 HP / 8 Def / 216 SpD / 88 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn
Tornadus-Therian @ Eject Button
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Taunt
- Acrobatics
- U-turn
- Defog
Blacephalon @ Firium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 80 HP / 248 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Acrobatics
- Drain Punch
Tapu Fini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Trick
Scizor-Mega @ Scizorite
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Atk / 124 Def / 16 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Roost
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 196 HP / 8 Def / 216 SpD / 88 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn
Tornadus-Therian @ Eject Button
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Taunt
- Acrobatics
- U-turn
- Defog
Blacephalon @ Firium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-754206551 - Prot Gren is not a threat, lol
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756000868 - Torn-T blocks Pelipper's U-turn; Scept outspeeds M-Swamp in Rain
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756003244 - Scept outspeeds Kingdra & Poliwrath in Rain
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756190714 - I'm bad at scouting for Hidden Powers; Scept sweeps anyway due to opponent's slight misplay w/ Zard-X; the Victini might've been Z-Celebrate
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756280320 - Scept plays around Toxic Gliscor & cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756282807 - Torn-T Ejects on M-Venusaur's Sludge Bomb, gauging the damage that Scept survives
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756284478 - Fini Tricks Lv1 Magnemite, allowing Scept to set up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756286977 - Fini cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756517248 - my first 95 turn battle; Therians & Scizor PP stall Zapdos & Pex
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756532810 - Fini KOs 4 mons, Scept KOs 1
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-757515755 - Scept cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-758185236 - Scept sets up on Choiced Weavile
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-759427963 - Scept cleans up again
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-759575603 - Sorta Terrain War against Lele+Bulu
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756000868 - Torn-T blocks Pelipper's U-turn; Scept outspeeds M-Swamp in Rain
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756003244 - Scept outspeeds Kingdra & Poliwrath in Rain
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756190714 - I'm bad at scouting for Hidden Powers; Scept sweeps anyway due to opponent's slight misplay w/ Zard-X; the Victini might've been Z-Celebrate
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756280320 - Scept plays around Toxic Gliscor & cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756282807 - Torn-T Ejects on M-Venusaur's Sludge Bomb, gauging the damage that Scept survives
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756284478 - Fini Tricks Lv1 Magnemite, allowing Scept to set up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756286977 - Fini cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756517248 - my first 95 turn battle; Therians & Scizor PP stall Zapdos & Pex
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-756532810 - Fini KOs 4 mons, Scept KOs 1
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-757515755 - Scept cleans up
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-758185236 - Scept sets up on Choiced Weavile
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-759427963 - Scept cleans up again
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-759575603 - Sorta Terrain War against Lele+Bulu
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