Project SV OU - Victim of the Week

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Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy / Water
Careful Nature
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Whirlwind

Fears nothing but Focus Blast, and 2HKOs back with Earthquake. Technically, if you Tera Ghost you can beat Focus Blast, but if Hoopa just switch out you can't switch into Dark Pulse anymore.
 
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:SV/Ogerpon-Wellspring:
Ogerpon-Wellspring (F) @ Wellspring Mask
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ivy Cudgel
- Power Whip
- Play Rough

They're right - Hoopa-U is pretty physically frail. Just smash Power Whip.

:Ogerpon-Wellspring:
252 Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Power Whip vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 336-396 (111.6 - 131.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 280-331 (93 - 109.9%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

:hoopa-unbound:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ogerpon-Wellspring: 306-360 (101.6 - 119.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ogerpon-Wellspring: 271-321 (90 - 106.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
 
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:sv/ceruledge:
Ceruledge @ Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist

I think people kinda forgot this, but Hoopa-U is really frail physically...

:ceruledge: 252 Atk Life Orb Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 343-406 (113.9 - 134.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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:sv/dragonite:
Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Ice Spinner
- Fire Punch

Multiscale lets Dragonite eat one hit, then Banded Tera Normal ESpeed OHKOs Hoopa-U in return.
:hoopa-unbound: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 131-155 (40.5 - 47.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
:hoopa-unbound: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 137-162 (42.4 - 50.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO
:hoopa-unbound: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 99-116 (30.6 - 35.9%) -- 48.5% chance to 3HKO
:hoopa-unbound: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 65-77 (20.1 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
:dragonite: 252+ Atk Choice Band Tera Normal Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 333-393 (110.6 - 130.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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:SV/Alomomola:
Alomomola @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 20 HP / 236 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Scald
- Mirror Coat
- Body Slam

OK, Alomomola needs to be pretty healthy to pull it off, but Mirror Coat is always lethal against this Hoopa-U (and its mere 301 max. HP) unless Focus Blast misses (or Dark Pulse flinches, or Thunderbolt causes full para hax). In the rare case that Hoopa-U starts Struggling, Body Slam accelerates the KO.

:Hoopa-Unbound:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 20 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Alomomola: 201-237 (42.2 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO (Lowest roll: 201 damage)
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Thunderbolt vs. 20 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Alomomola: 302-356 (63.4 - 74.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Psyshock vs. 20 HP / 236 Def Alomomola: 244-288 (51.2 - 60.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 20 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Alomomola: 201-237 (42.2 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0- Atk 0 IVs Hoopa-Unbound Struggle vs. 20 HP / 236 Def Alomomola: 42-50 (8.8 - 10.5%) -- possibly the worst move ever (25% struggle damage)

:Alomomola:
0 Atk Alomomola Body Slam vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 73-87 (24.2 - 28.9%) -- 99.2% chance to 4HKO
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This isn't a valid check since Hoopa-Unbound is immune to Mirror Coat, and Alomomola doesn't meaningfully threaten it back.
 
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:Lokix:
Lokix @ Choice Band
Ability: Tinted Lens
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Bug
Adamant Nature
- First Impression
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Leech Life

Strong Attacker in general. Although Lokix can’t switch into Hoopa’s ridiculous move such as Thunderbolt & Focus Blast, Hoopa hates withstanding Lokix anyways.

Counter:
:Tinkaton:
Tinkaton @ Leftovers
Ability: Pickpocket
EVs: 248 HP / 184 Def / 76 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Encore

This is one of best choice of dealing with Specs Hoopa. Great typing, bulk and strong utility options, Tinkaton can easily switch into all of Hoopa’s move and threaten it with Gigaton Hammer.
 
:sv/hoopa-unbound:

Hoopa-Unbound @ Assault Vest
Ability: Magician
EVs: 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpA
Tera Type: Fairy
Quiet Nature
- Knock Off
- Psychic Noise
- Drain Punch
- Gunk Shot

Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound is a check to Specs Hoopa-Unbound. It's immune to Psyshock in its base typing, and avoids the 2HKO from all of Hoopa's other attacks. In return, it can attempt to remove Hoopa's Choice Specs with Knock Off, which is a 2HKO. If the other Hoopa Terastallizes, Gunk Shot becomes an OHKO.

Your own Tera Fairy can be used to tank Dark Pulse or Focus Blast a bit more comfortably, but do keep in mind that you lose your Psychic immunity in the process.

:assault vest: :hoopa-unbound:
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 237-280 (78.7 - 93%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 118-140 (39.2 - 46.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
76+ SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic Noise vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 118-141 (39.2 - 46.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 123-145 (40.8 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 61-72 (20.2 - 23.9%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 197-232 (65.4 - 77%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 394-464 (130.8 - 154.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

:choice specs: :hoopa-unbound:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 141-166 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 70-83 (19.2 - 22.8%) -- possible 5HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 180 Def Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 309-364 (84.8 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 106-125 (29.1 - 34.3%) -- 3.8% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 141-166 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound: 70-83 (19.2 - 22.8%) -- possible 5HKO
 
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:sv/ting_lu:

Ting-Lu @ Assault Vest
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Poison
Careful Nature
- Earthquake/Stomping Tantrum (if used on a team with Rillaboom)
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
- Throat Chop

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tera Fairy Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 220-260 (42.8 - 50.5%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 177-208 (58.8 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Ting-Lu Throat Chop vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 142-168 (47.1 - 55.8%) -- 77.3% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Ting-Lu Stomping Tantrum vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 133-157 (44.1 - 52.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery

I consider AV Ting-Lu a check since in practice Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound only wins if it hits Focus Blast three times in a row if Ting-Lu doesn't Terastalize, which is a 34.3% chance, and Ting-Lu can always Tera to outright win. Tera Poison is so that you still check Raging Bolt instead of being food for Bolt while also allowing you to check Walking Wake. I tend to go for sturdier checks that can delay the use of Tera if they don't need to since blowing your Tera is a huge resource.

Counter

:sv/muk_alola:

Muk-Alola @ Assault Vest
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Att / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy
Careful Nature
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab

252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Muk-Alola: 127-150 (30.6 - 36.2%) -- 55.8% chance to 3HKO
4 Atk Muk-Alola Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 166-196 (55.1 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 Atk Muk-Alola Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 136-162 (45.1 - 53.8%) -- 41% chance to 2HKO

Knock Off into Poison Jab always KOes regardless of Tera, so you win outright.
 
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Okay, as for checks, there's :leftovers::ting_lu: by escarlata, :ogerpon_wellspring: by Lectrys, :ceruledge: by Hittite Jumpscare, :lokix: by Ultraman1, :hoopa_unbound: by InvisibleWater, and :assault_vest: :ting_lu: by Avira. As for counters, there's :choice_band: :dragonite: by Hittite Jumpscare, :tinkaton: by Ultraman1, and :muk_alola: by Avira.

You may select up to one check and one counter.
The voting ends Sunday, February 15th at 11:59PM EST.
 
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Check: :Ceruledge:
Counter: :Muk_Alola:
Muk-A doesn't actually need to Tera if Hoopa-U lands two Focus Blasts, because after a Knock Off the third one is weaker!
252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast over 2 turns vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Muk-Alola: 254-300 (61.3 - 72.4%) -- not a KO
252+ SpA Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Muk-Alola: 85-100 (20.5 - 24.1%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
 
Congratulations to our winners this week. Their sets are being added to the hall of fame.


Check:
:sv/ceruledge:
by Hittite Jumpscare


Counter:
:SV/muk-alola:
by Avira

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This week's victim is one currently swimming under most people's radar. Overqwil is almost always seen on rain teams, an underexplored team archetype. But recently it has been getting an increased amount of usage and a great RMT (Whose EV spread I'll be using. Credit: Delibird Heart).
I have chosen it to celebrate its rise to the surface and to spread awareness of the threat lurking in the dark.

:SV/Overqwil:
Overqwil @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Crunch
- Gunk Shot
- Liquidation​


Its main appeal comes from its ability, Swift Swim, which allows it to reach an astonishing speed tier of 526 without sacrificing any power. The maximally invested attack stat, the adamant nature and Swords Dance grant Overquil the power to muscle past almost anything standing in its way. Its STAB moves may seem unorthodox for rain teams at first, but they go a long way in polishing rains Matchups against threats like Primarina,
Ogerpon-Wellspring or Rillaboom. Dark Poison is also a great defensive typing with many upsides for rain, like resisting common priority moves like Sucker Punch and Grassy Glide, which would normally be a thorn in the side of such a fast attacker. Liquidation with Tera Water are used to abuse the rain offensively while gaining the maximal power increase by terastalizing into a non STAB type.
For this week's challenge, you shall assume rain will be active for the first few turns.

Submissions are open until Friday, February 20th at 11:59PM EST
You may submit up to 1 check and 1 counter!
 
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:sv/kingdra:
Kingdra @ Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Draco Meteor
- Hurricane
- Flip Turn

Use their own rain against them!

:kingdra: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Draco Meteor vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Overqwil: 399-471 (125.4 - 148.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Counter:
:sv/dondozo:
Dondozo @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Thanks to Unaware, SD means nothing, and it can tank Gunk Shots. After one Curse, it should be over for Overqwil.
:overqwil: 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 168-199 (33.3 - 39.4%) -- 12.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
:overqwil: 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 113-134 (22.4 - 26.5%) -- possible 5HKO
:overqwil: 252+ Atk Life Orb Tera Water Overqwil Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo in Rain: 90-105 (17.8 - 20.8%) -- possible 7HKO
:overqwil: 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. +1 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 113-134 (22.4 - 26.5%) -- possible 5HKO
:dondozo: +1 252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Overqwil: 137-162 (43 - 50.9%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO
:overqwil: 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. +2 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 86-101 (17 - 20%) -- possible 7HKO
:dondozo: +2 252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Overqwil: 183-216 (57.5 - 67.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
:dondozo: +2 252+ Def Tera Fighting Dondozo Body Press vs. 28 HP / 0 Def Overqwil: 274-324 (86.1 - 101.8%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
 
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:sv/Toxicroak:
Toxicroak @ Leftovers
Impish Nature
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 HP / 32 Atk / 172 Def / 52 Spe
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Bullet Punch
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Did you know Toxicroak has a very small niche on rain as an Ogerpon-W answer with Dry Skin? It also handles Overqwil well with a resistance to its dual STAB and immunity to Liquidation, though it cannot switch in on a Swords Dance. Encore means that, once Toxicroak is in, Overqwil cannot then set up with Swords Dance, and Toxicroak can always knock it out before it gets taken down itself.
Overqwil's Gunk Shot is barely enough for a 4HKO assuming that the rain is up, while being Encored into any other move is an instant loss.
252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 172+ Def Toxicroak: 133-156 (35.9 - 42.1%) -- 43.2% chance to 4HKO after Dry Skin recovery and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. 252 HP / 172+ Def Toxicroak: 87-104 (23.5 - 28.1%) -- possible 9HKO
Drain Punch's recovery means that Toxicroak recovers a minimum of 105 HP every turn, easily putting it out of range of a Gunk Shot 4HKO.
32 Atk Toxicroak Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Overqwil: 93-109 (29.9 - 35%) (12.7 - 14.8% recovered) -- 15.1% chance to 3HKO

There is one downside to this strategy however, as Toxicroak cannot reliably KO Overqwil with Drain Punch before the Encore ends, while a +6 Gunk Shot will OHKO Toxicroak if Overqwil was locked into SD. This means that Bullet Punch is required to finish Overqwil off after three Drain Punches before it can get off a hit.
32 Atk Toxicroak Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Overqwil: 33-39 (10.6 - 12.5%) -- possible 8HKO

Counter
:sv/Duraludon:
Duraludon @ Eviolite
Modest Nature
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpA
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Body Press
- Stealth Rock / Dragon Tail
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I've had to dig a little deep for this one, but Duraludon can surprisingly switch in on any move and beat Overqwil without even needing Tera! Its respectable 70 / 115 physical bulk becomes monstrous with Eviolite to make any hit bounce off, while Duraludon enjoys an immunity to Gunk Shot and resistance to Liquidation that makes Crunch the only way to go. Though this isn't a requirement for it to be a counter, this actually beats Overqwil even after switching in on Stealth Rock, and it also beats it regardless of any Defense drop from Crunch!
With this investment, Duraludon is guaranteed to OHKO Overqwil after a single round of Life Orb chip.
136+ SpA Duraludon Draco Meteor vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Overqwil: 288-339 (90.5 - 106.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

This means that, if Overqwil clicks Crunch on the switch, it will always die to Draco Meteor on the next turn. It then can't KO with the second Crunch, even after a Defense drop!
252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. 252 HP / 120 Def Eviolite Duraludon: 91-109 (26.4 - 31.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. -1 252 HP / 120 Def Eviolite Duraludon: 138-164 (40.1 - 47.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

If Overqwil instead clicks Swords Dance, it is never able to KO with Crunch, while Draco will still KO it back after it takes Life Orb recoil.
+2 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. 252 HP / 120 Def Eviolite Duraludon: 183-216 (53.1 - 62.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Overqwil can choose to run a risky gambit and SD twice, letting it get off a single +4 Crunch if it lives the incoming Draco Meteor. However, this isn't even enough to KO Duraludon after rocks!
+4 252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Crunch vs. 252 HP / 120 Def Eviolite Duraludon: 273-321 (79.3 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Even in the rain, any move other than Crunch is weaker and so should never be clicked.
252+ Atk Life Orb Tera Water Overqwil Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 120 Def Eviolite Duraludon in Rain: 74-87 (21.5 - 25.2%) -- 42.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. Duraludon: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- possibly the worst move ever
 
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:SV/Raging Bolt:
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch

Do not use Thunderclap. That fails to guaranteed OHKO, even after Life Orb damage, and Overqwil can foil it with 8 Swords Dances in a row. Use Thunderbolt instead and take a metric ton from Gunk Shot...assuming Overqwil hasn't used Swords Dance yet to OHKO Raging Bolt first instead.

:raging Bolt:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Overqwil: 358-423 (112.5 - 133%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Overqwil: 517-609 (162.5 - 191.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Thunderclap vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Overqwil: 279-328 (87.7 - 103.1%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

:Overqwil:
252+ Atk Life Orb Overqwil Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Raging Bolt: 277-328 (70.8 - 83.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Tera Water Overqwil Liquidation vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Raging Bolt in Rain: 147-173 (37.5 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
 
Counter

:sv/Avalugg:
Avalugg @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Impish Nature
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Body Press
- Earthquake
- Iron Defense
- Recover

After Teraing, you never lose to Overqwil. There's no point in trying to spin with Avalugg since it can't beat Gholdengo. Use it to check physical set-up sweepers instead.
 
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Congratulations to our winners for the previous week week. Their sets will be added to the hall of fame shortly.

Check:
:sv/toxicroak:
by kd458

Counter:
:sv/duraludon:
by kd458​

This week's victim is yet another niche but powerful wallbreaker with very few switch-ins 'cause of her nuclear power in conjunction with Tera. Choice Specs Enamorus is used on some teams to break walls or poke holes in the opposing team with her powerful attacks. I've chosen to put a spotlight on it 'cause I like showcasing powerful special attackers.

:sv/enamorus:
Enamorus @ Choice Specs
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Ground/Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Naive/Timid Nature
- Earth Power
- Moonblast
- Mystical Fire
- Superpower/Tera Blast
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Enamorus's main appeal is how she hits pretty much the entire tier with her coverage options and sky-high Special Attack stat and can also hit on the physical side to break Blissey, which is something some special attackers struggle to break due to not being able to hit Blissey's much weaker Defense. Tera Ground allows you to break mons such as Clodsire, Slowking-Galar, and AV Toxapex while allowing you to revenge kill Raging Bolt if it decides to come in after Enamorus KOes something and clicks Thunder Clap. What mons can prey on this threat?

Submissions are open until Friday, February 27th at 11:59PM EST
You may submit up to 1 check and 1 counter!
 
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:sv/clodsire:

Clodsire @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Steel
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic / Poison Jab
- Amnesia

Clodsire is a check. Earth Power has high odds of 2HKOing, and is a guaranteed 2HKO post-Tera, but Clodsire's bulk, typing, and the nature of Choice Specs means that Clodsire can switch in on Enamorus' other attacks fairly comfortably, with the added bonus of not having to worry about Contrary shenanigans thanks to Unaware. In return, Clodsire can slow down Enamorus' progress even further with Amnesia, then use Toxic to put it on a timer. Poison Jab can be used instead to score a 2HKO pre-Tera, or even post-Tera on Tera Stellar variants.
 
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