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Tournament SS National Dex UU Money Tour - $150 USD Prize Pool (Round 3) [Losers Only]

:urshifu: SS National Dex UU Money Tour :urshifu:
(Art coming soon)

Are you tired of ongoing tiering shifts? Ever wanted to play a lower tier with all of Moltres, Dragonite, Urshifu-RS, and friends again? Were you just bored and wanted a change of pace? Well fear not, SS National Dex UU is BACK for an exclusive Money Tournament. Hosted by yours truly!

Tournament Rules and Guidelines
  • General tournament rules and regulations can be found here.
  • Format: Gen 8 National Dex UU.
  • Battles should take place on Pokemon Showdown! or Smogtours
  • Standard battle clauses with National Dex-specific battle mechanics, there are no ties.
  • Replays are required

Format Resources:
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:scizor:

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:aegislash:

A+
:Altaria-Mega::amoonguss::celesteela::hippowdon::hydreigon::mienshao::rotom-wash::salamence::terrakion::urshifu:(rapid-strike):zeraora:

A
:azelf::buzzwole::keldeo::manectric-mega::moltres::nihilego::primarina::roserade::skarmory::slowbro-galar::slowking::tangrowth::zarude:

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:cobalion::dragonite::rhyperior::swampert::volcanion:

B+

:aggron-mega::bisharp::deoxys-defense::mamoswine::nidoking::nidoqueen::rotom-heat::sharpedo-mega::zygarde-10%:

B
:azumarill::chandelure::diggersby::hatterene::krookodile::reuniclus::steelix-mega::tapu bulu::tentacruel:

B-
:dracozolt::gastrodon::infernape::jellicent::mandibuzz::necrozma::seismitoad::tornadus:

C+
:arctozolt::barraskewda::conkeldurr::ninetales-alola::noivern::pidgeot-mega::polteageist::salazzle::sceptile-mega::scolipede::starmie::staraptor:

C
:chesnaught::crobat::froslass::gligar::ribombee::sneasel::toxtricity::weezing-galar:
Partially updated to reflect the most recent tiering changes

:scizor: Scizor
Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe or 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Pursuit / Superpower / Dual Wingbeat
Scizor @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Buginium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Atk / 48 Def / 184 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off / U-turn
- Roost

Defense avoids 2HKO from Krookodile’s Earthquake, Atk OHKOes offensive Nihilego after Stealth Rock.
Scizor @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Dual Wingbeat / Quick Attack / Knock Off

:aegislash: Aegislash
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 212 HP / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Shadow Ball
- King's Shield
- Toxic
Aegislash @ Spell Tag / Ghostium Z
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Rash / Naive Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Close Combat
- Toxic / Flash Cannon
- King's Shield / Shadow Sneak
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 212 HP / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Close Combat / Flash Cannon
- King's Shield
- Toxic

Speed outruns uninvested Scizor.
Aegislash @ Leftovers / Steelium Z
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Sneak
- Close Combat / Iron Head
- King’s Shield
Aegislash @ Ghostium Z / Air Balloon
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw / Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak

:altaria-mega: Altaria-Mega
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Naughty Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return / Facade
- Earthquake / Roost
- Fire Blast / Roost
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 248 HP / 36 Def / 124 SpA / 100 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Fire Blast
- Toxic
- Roost

Spread avoids 2HKO from Choice Band Urshifu’s Close Combat after Stealth Rock, outruns offensive Aegislash.
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 68 HP / 12 Def / 252 Atk / 76 SpA / 100 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Return
- Earthquake / Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Roost

Spread prevents Life Orb Scizor from OHKOing with Bullet Punch, ensures an OHKO on bulky variants with Fire Blast.
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 248 HP / 160 Def / 100 Spe
Impish / Bold Nature
- Return / Hyper Voice
- Flamethrower
- Roost
- Heal Bell / Defog / Toxic
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Body Slam / Return
- Heal Bell / Refresh
- Roost

Speed outruns Azumarill.

:amoonguss: Amoonguss
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Def / 88 SpD
Bold / Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Giga Drain / Seed Bomb
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Foul Play / Stomping Tantrum

SpD avoids OHKO from M-Manectric’s Overheat after hazards.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots / Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 104 Def / 152 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore / Stomping Tantrum
- Giga Drain / Seed Bomb
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Foul Play

Defense avoids 2HKO from Choice Band Urshifu’s Close Combat after Stealth Rock and recovery.

:celesteela: Celesteela
Celesteela @ Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Leech Seed
- Heavy Slam
- Protect
- Flamethrower
Celesteela @ Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 8 HP / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Autotomize
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Meteor Beam

HP avoids OHKO from Timid Moltres’s Flamethrower.

:hippowdon: Hippowdon
Hippowdon @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Sand Stream / Sand Force
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Slack Off
- Toxic

Defense avoids OHKO from +2 Terrakion after Stealth Rock.
Hippowdon @ Rocky Helmet / Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Sand Stream / Sand Force
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Slack Off
- Toxic / Whirlwind

SpD avoids 2HKO from M-Manectric’s Hidden Power after Spikes.

:Hydreigon: Hydreigon
Hydreigon @ Darkinium Z / Dragonium Z / Steelium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse / Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Roost
Hydreigon @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power / Fire Blast / Defog
- U-turn
Hydreigon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flash Cannon
- Fire Blast / U-turn

:primarina: Primarina
Primarina @ Choice Specs
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 52 HP / 252 SpA / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Flip Turn / Scald

Speed outruns Gligar.
Primarina @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 132 Def / 124 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
- Moonblast

Spread avoids 2HKO from Choice Specs Chandelure’s Shadow Ball and 3HKO from Salamence’s Hurricane.
Primarina @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 248 HP / 220 Def / 40 SpD / or 248 HP / 24 Def / 236 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Moonblast / Draining Kiss
- Substitute

Defense avoids 2HKO from Band Urshifu most of the time after hazards. Second spread prevents Substitute from being broken by Amoonguss’s Sludge Bomb at +1.

:rotom-wash: Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Def / 88 Spe OR 252 HP / 168 SpD / 88 Spe
Bold / Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Pain Split / Will-O Wisp / Thunder Wave
- Defog / Will-O Wisp / Thunder Wave

Speed outruns offensive Adamant Scizor, can be increased for other benchmarks. 52 SpD EVs can also be used to survive Choice Specs Primarina’s Moonblast after Stealth Rock.
Rotom-Wash @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Trick
- Pain Split / Defog / Will-O-Wisp

:salamence: Salamence
Salamence @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 68 Def / 188 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hurricane / Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Roost
- Defog / Draco Meteor / Wish

Defense avoids 2HKO from -1 Z-Darkest Lariat into regular Lariat from Bulk Up Zarude after Intimidate.
Salamence @ Life Orb / Flyinium Z
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Earthquake / Fly
- Fire Blast

:terrakion: Terrakion
Terrakion @ Rockium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Protect
Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Megahorn / Toxic

:urshifu: Urshifu-Rapid Strike
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Band / Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch / Aqua Jet
- U-turn
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Icium Z
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch

:zeraora: Zeraora
Zeraora @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Hasty Nature
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off
- Volt Switch
- Toxic / Close Combat / Grass Knot
Zeraora @ Firium Z
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Plasma Fists
- Blaze Kick
- Play Rough

:azelf: Azelf
Azelf @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Psychium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Fire Blast
- Knock Off / Energy Ball
- U-turn
Azelf @ Life Orb / Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
Azelf @ Focus Sash
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Fire Blast
- Explosion

:buzzwole: Buzzwole
Buzzwole @ Life Orb / Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 72 HP / 252 Atk / 184 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Earthquake / Darkest Lariat
- Ice Punch
- Roost

Speed outruns Adamant Bisharp.
Buzzwole @ Rocky Helmet / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 32 Atk / 112 Def / 112 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Earthquake / Toxic / Darkest Lariat
- Ice Punch / Toxic
- Roost

Attack 2HKOes max HP Aegislash after Stealth Rock with Earthquake, Speed outruns Modest Celesteela.
Buzzwole @ Electrium Z / Icium Z / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 Spe
Impish Nature
- Bulk Up
- Close Combat
- Thunder Punch / Ice Punch / Earthquake
- Roost

:mienshao: Mienshao
Mienshao @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
Mienshao @ Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Stone Edge / Poison Jab

:moltres: Moltres
Moltres @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe or 248 HP / 84 SpA / 176 Spe
Timid / Modest Nature
- Flamethrower / Fire Blast
- Hurricane
- Roost
- U-turn / Defog / Toxic

Speed on second spread outruns Adamant Mamoswine and Dragonite with Modest.
Moltres @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 248 HP / 160 Def / 100 Spe
Bold Nature
- Flamethrower
- U-turn / Toxic
- Defog / Will-O-Wisp / Roar
- Roost

Speed outruns Aegislash with a Speed-boosting nature and Bisharp.

:nihilego: Nihilego
Nihilego @ Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 8 HP / 72 Def / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Meteor Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Stealth Rock / Toxic Spikes

Defense avoids OHKO from Choice Scarf Mienshao, SpA ensures said Speed will be boosted after a KO with Beast Boost.
Nihilego @ Black Sludge
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock / Toxic Spikes
- Power Gem
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot / Knock Off

:keldeo: Keldeo
Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Blast / Secret Sword
- Flip Turn
- Air Slash / Icy Wind / Scald
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Blast / Secret Sword
- Flip Turn
- Air Slash / Icy Wind / Scald
Keldeo @ Flyinium Z / Normalium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Air Slash / Hyper Beam
Keldeo @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Substitute

:roserade: Roserade
Roserade @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Black Sludge
Ability: Natural Cure / Poison Point
EVs: 252 HP / 80 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
- Giga Drain / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Sludge Bomb
- Spikes
- Synthesis / Sleep Powder

Speed outruns Adamant MAltaria.
Roserade @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis / Spikes

:slowbro-galar: Slowbro-Galar
Slowbro-Galar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 16 SpA / 240 SpD
Quiet Nature
- Future Sight
- Shell Side Arm
- Flamethrower
- Scald / Ice Beam

Spread hits extra Special Attack point.
Slowbro-Galar @ Waterium Z / Shuca Berry / Rocky Helmet / Kasib Berry / Grassy Seed (With Tapu Bulu)
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Sludge Bomb / Psyshock
- Scald
- Slack Off

:slowking: Slowking
Slowking @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Colbur Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 52 Def / 208 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Scald
- Future Sight / Yawn
- Slack Off
- Teleport

Defense avoids OHKO from Krookodile’s Knock Off.

:tangrowth: Tangrowth
Tangrowth @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 96 Def / 164 SpD
Relaxed / Bold Nature
- Giga Drain / Power Whip
- Knock Off
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Earthquake
- Sludge Bomb

Spread avoids 2HKO from Choice Band Zygarde-10%’s Outrage.
Tangrowth @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold / Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Sludge Bomb
- Knock Off

:zarude: Zarude
Zarude @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Protective Pads
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Power Whip
- Darkest Lariat
- U-turn
- Jungle Healing
Zarude @ Darkinium Z
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Power Whip
- Darkest Lariat
- Bulk Up
- Jungle Healing
Zarude @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Power Whip
- Darkest Lariat
- U-turn
- Jungle Healing / Close Combat

:cobalion: Cobalion
Cobalion @ Steelium Z / Rockium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Iron Head / Stone Edge
- Volt Switch / Stone Edge / Stealth Rock
Cobalion @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
- Iron Head / Toxic
- Volt Switch

:dragonite: Dragonite
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 72 Atk / 184 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dual Wingbeat / Dragon Claw
- Heal Bell / Fire Punch
- Roost

Speed outruns base 115s after a boost.
Dragonite @ Dragonium Z / Flyinium Z / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage / Fly / Dual Wingbeat
- Fire Punch
- Dual Wingbeat / Earthquake / Roost
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hurricane / Earthquake
- Flamethrower
- Roost
- Defog / Heal Bell / Toxic

:manectric-mega: Manectric-Mega
Manectric-Mega @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Hidden Power [Grass] / Hidden Power [Ice]

:rhyperior: Rhyperior
Rhyperior @ Leftovers / Rockium Z
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 196 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge / Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance / Toxic / Protect

Speed outruns Hippowdon.

:rotom-heat: Rotom-Heat
Rotom-Heat @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe or 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Overheat
- Discharge / Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Grass] / Pain Split
Rotom-Heat @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- Pain Split / Toxic / Defog
- Toxic / Defog / Thunder Wave

:skarmory: Skarmory
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet / Safety Goggles
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Body Press / Brave Bird
- Toxic / Whirlwind / Iron Defense
- Roost

Speed outruns Azumarill.

:swampert: Swampert
Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Flip Turn
- Toxic / Scald / Roar / Yawn

:aggron-mega: Aggron-Mega
Aggron-Mega @ Aggronite
Ability: Filter
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
- Body Press / Earthquake / Fire Punch
- Toxic / Iron Defense / Rest

OHKOes Mienshao with Heavy Slam.

:bisharp: Bisharp
Bisharp @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Bisharp @ Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
- Sucker Punch

:deoxys-defense: Deoxys-Defense
Deoxys-Defense @ Rocky Helmet / Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Cosmic Power
- Night Shade
- Recover
- Taunt
Deoxys-Defense @ Rocky Helmet / Heavy-Duty Boots / Mental Herb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spikes
- Night Shade / Knock Off / Teleport
- Recover / Stealth Rock
- Taunt

:hatterene: Hatterene
Hatterene (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
- Giga Drain / Psyshock

:krookodile: Krookodile
Krookodile @ Leftovers / Chople Berry / Focus Sash / Groundium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Taunt / Pursuit
Krookodile @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Toxic / Stone Edge / Darkest Lariat

:mamoswine: Mamoswine
Mamoswine @ Life Orb / Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard / Knock Off
- Stealth Rock / Knock Off

:nidoking: Nidoking
Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute / Stealth Rock / Ice Beam

:nidoqueen: Nidoqueen
Nidoqueen (F) @ Life Orb / Black Sludge
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 128 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Fire Blast

Speed outruns offensive Aegislash.
Nidoqueen (F) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Poison Point
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Toxic
- Flamethrower / Protect

:volcanion: Volcanion
Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb / Toxic
- Defog
Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 248 HP / 44 SpA / 216 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Steam Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Substitute
- Toxic

Speed outruns Adamant Scizor.
:zygarde-10%: Zygarde-10%
Zygarde-10% @ Choice Band
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Thousand Arrows
- Extreme Speed
- Outrage / Skitter Smack
- Toxic

:azumarill: Azumarill
Azumarill @ Normalium Z / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Knock Off / Ice Punch

:chandelure: Chandelure
Chandelure @ Choice Specs
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast / Overheat
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Sleep Talk / Flamethrower / Hidden Power [Ground]
Chandelure @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flamethrower
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp / Toxic
- Protect


:diggersby: Diggersby
Diggersby @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Return
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Knock Off / Spikes / Ice Punch
Diggersby @ Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack / Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Return / Fire Punch
Diggersby @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Return
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Quick Attack / Fire Punch

:reuniclus: Reuniclus
Reuniclus @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 188 HP / 32 Def / 252 SpA / 36 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Recover / Trick Room

Spread avoids OHKO from +2 Azelf and 2HKO from Nihilego’s Sludge Bomb.
Reuniclus @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD
Modest Nature
- Psyshock
- Future Sight
- Focus Blast
- Knock Off
Reuniclus @ Fightinium Z / Colbur Berry / Electrium Z / Grassy Seed (With Tapu Bulu) / Sticky Barb
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast / Thunder / Trick
- Recover

:sharpedo-mega: Sharpedo-Mega
Sharpedo-Mega @ Sharpedonite
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Protect
- Crunch
- Ice Fang / Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs

:starmie: Starmie
Starmie @ Life Orb
Ability: Analytic
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Rapid Spin

:steelix-mega: Steelix-Mega
Steelix-Mega @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy / Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball / Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
- Toxic / Curse

:tapu bulu: Tapu Bulu
Tapu Bulu @ Rockium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 184 HP / 188 Atk / 136 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Horn Leech
- Stone Edge
- High Horsepower / Zen Headbutt

First spread outruns offensive Aegislash, OHKOes Amoonguss at +2 with Continental Crush on the switch after Stealth Rock and Terrain recovery.
Tapu Bulu @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 Spe
Impish Nature
- Horn Leech
- Nature’s Madness
- Taunt / Toxic
- Protect / Synthesis

:tentacruel: Tentacruel
Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Sludge Bomb
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin

Speed outruns Adamant Mamoswine and MAltaria.

:dracozolt: Dracozolt
Dracozolt @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 108 Atk / 156 SpA / 244 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Bolt Beak
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Substitute / Iron Tail

SpA OHKOes PhysDef Tangrowth after Stealth Rock, Speed outruns +1 Salamence in Sand.

:gastrodon: Gastrodon
Gastrodon @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy / Careful Nature
- Scald / Clear Smog
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic

:infernape: Infernape
Infernape @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Vacuum Wave / Hidden Power [Ice]
Infernape @ Choice Specs
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Naive Nature
- Fire Blast
- Grass Knot
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn / Stone Edge
Infernape @ Life Orb / Electrium Z
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Fire Punch / Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot / Thunder Punch / Mach Punch

:jellicent: Jellicent
Jellicent @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Colbur Berry
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover

Speed outruns uninvested Scizor.

:mandibuzz: Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn / Taunt / Toxic
- Roost
- Defog

Speed outruns Adamant Scizor.

:necrozma: Necrozma
Necrozma @ Power Herb
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe
Modest Nature
- Meteor Beam
- Photon Geyser
- Heat Wave
- Stealth Rock / Knock Off

Speed outruns fastest defensive Rotom-Wash.
Necrozma @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe
Modest Nature
- Calm Mind
- Autotomize
- Stored Power
- Heat Wave

:seismitoad: Seismitoad
Seismitoad @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 192 Def / 64 Spe or 252 HP / 192 SpD / 64 Spe
Impish / Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Refresh

Speed outruns Azumarill

:tornadus: Tornadus
Tornadus @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Taunt / Heat Wave
Tornadus @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Grass Knot

:arctozolt: Arctozolt
Arctozolt @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Slush Rush
EVs: 204 Atk / 76 SpA / 228 Spe
Naive Nature
- Bolt Beak
- Freeze-Dry
- Blizzard
- Substitute

Speed outruns defensive Buzzwole outside of Hail, SpA ensures OHKO on PhysDef Tangrowth with Blizzard.

:barraskewda: Barraskewda
Barraskewda @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Protective Pads
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flip Turn
- Close Combat
- Waterfall
- Psychic Fangs

:conkeldurr: Conkeldurr
Conkeldurr @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Facade
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch

:chesnaught: Chesnaught
Chesnaught @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Roar
- Drain Punch
- Synthesis

Speed outruns uninvested Scizor.

:ninetales-alola: Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola @ Icy Rock
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry / Moonblast
- Aurora Veil
- Pain Split / Toxic / Hail
- Encore

:noivern: Noivern
Noivern @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 124 Def / 176 SpA / 208 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor / Hurricane
- Flamethrower / Defog
- U-turn
- Roost

Defense avoids 2HKO from Z-Darkest Lariat into regular Lariat from Zarude after using Roost, Speed outruns base 115s.

:polteageist: Polteageist
Polteageist @ Normalium Z / Focus Sash / White Herb
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shell Smash
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Beam
- Substitute / Stored Power / Will-O-Wisp

:ribombee: Ribombee
Ribombee @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Toxic / Stun Spore
- U-turn

Additional Defense EVs can be used to survive a Surging Strikes from Choice Scarf Urshifu-RS

:salazzle: Salazzle
Salazzle (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Corrosion
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Wave
- Toxic
- Knock Off
Salazzle (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Corrosion
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Wave / Protect
- Toxic
- Substitute

:sceptile-mega: Sceptile-Mega
Sceptile-Mega @ Sceptilite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Protect / Focus Blast

:scolipede: Scolipede
Scolipede @ Waterium Z
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
- Poison Jab
- Aqua Tail

:staraptor: Staraptor
Staraptor @ Choice Band
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Double-Edge
- U-turn
- Close Combat

:toxtricity: Toxtricity
Toxtricity @ Choice Specs
Ability: Punk Rock
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Volt Switch
- Sludge Bomb
Toxtricity @ Throat Spray
Ability: Punk Rock
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shift Gear
- Boomburst
- Overdrive
- Sludge Bomb

:crobat: Crobat
Crobat @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 48 HP / 252 Atk / 208 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- U-turn
- Taunt
- Roost

:froslass: Froslass
Froslass @ Focus Sash
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe OR 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spikes
- Poltergeist
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond / Icy Wind

:gligar: Gligar
Gligar @ Eviolite
Ability: Immunity
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD or 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 SpD
Careful/Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- U-turn / Toxic / Knock Off

SpD on first spread avoids OHKO from +2 Life Orb Azelf and isn't 2HKOed by Band Terrakion's Stone Edge, Defense on second spread avoids OHKO from +2 Z-Stone Edge from Terrakion.

:pidgeot-mega: Pidgeot-Mega
Pidgeot-Mega @ Pidgeotite
Ability: Big Pecks
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- U-turn
- Roost / Hidden Power [Grass]

:sneasel: Sneasel
Sneasel @ Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard / Low Kick
- Pursuit

:umbreon: Umbreon
Umbreon @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD or 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm / Bold Nature
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- Wish
- Protect

:weezing-galar: Weezing-Galar
Weezing-Galar @ Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Bomb
- Will-O-Wisp / Flamethrower / Taunt
- Pain Split
- Defog
Pokemon
  • :aerodactyl-mega: Aerodactyl-Mega
  • :alakazam: Alakazam
  • :blacephalon: Blacephalon
  • :blaziken: Blaziken
  • :gallade-mega: Gallade-Mega
  • :gardevoir-mega: Gardevoir-Mega
  • :gengar: Gengar
  • :gyarados: Gyarados
  • *:gyarados-mega: Gyarados-Mega
  • :hawlucha: Hawlucha
  • :heracross-mega: Heracross-Mega
  • :hoopa-unbound: Hoopa-Unbound
  • :jirachi: Jirachi
  • :latias: Latias
  • :latias-mega: Latias-Mega
  • :latios: Latios
  • *:latios-mega: Latios-Mega
  • :manaphy: Manaphy
  • :medicham-mega: Medicham-Mega
  • :melmetal: Melmetal
  • :mew: Mew
  • :moltres-galar: Moltres-Galar
  • :pinsir-mega: Pinsir-Mega
  • :porygon-z: Porygon-Z
  • :sableye-mega: Sableye-Mega
  • :slowbro-mega: Slowbro-Mega
  • :slowking-galar: Slowking-Galar
  • :thundurus: Thundurus
  • :thundurus-therian: Thundurus-Therian
  • :venusaur-mega: Venusaur-Mega
  • :xurkitree: Xurkitree
  • :zapdos-galar: Zapdos-Galar
Abilities
  • Drizzle
  • Drought
Items
  • Light Clay
*All other banned items, abilities, mechanics, and Pokemon tiered as OU, Ubers, or above.

The format's dex page, as well as additional resources can also be found here.

Matchups
Frixel  vs  Astral Regulator
StompBox  vs  Wesleyy
LityL  vs  Huargensy
Jojen  vs  Aurora Pearl
Alisyem  vs  doso749
Velcroc  vs  memedose46
Runo  vs  ThundergamesPT2
felzzz  vs  TrainerEnu
Zerotwo.  vs  Volty
NoahTheGreat64  vs  Dota
mipc  vs  Felirex151
SapoDaG30  vs  Sir Tetris
sluGGy  vs  Minatevis
SpaceSpeakers  vs  keji
rarh2  vs  Marss Barss
EnderJogo vs Phantom0rion
shreyashhy  vs  Tempo di anguria
Trakinas  vs  Rafadude
Lialiabeast  vs  abra xdd
Baddy  vs  Danbear02
serpking  vs  Adriyun
Vaictador  vs  Bye 1
Call me PK  vs  Bye 2
Banbadoro  vs  Bye 3


This tournament will be a best of three, double elimination format, where the winner will receive $75 USD, the runner up gets $37.5 USD, and the semifinalists in 3rd and 4th place get $18.75 USD respectively, courtesy of myself. Good Luck!

Deadline is on Sunday 26th of January 11:59pm GMT -5. Extensions are ALLOWED if asked.
As a reminder, please make sure to post before the formal deadline.
 
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was told to take win :blobsad:
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Re: Saadhak vs Lialiabeast

I’m correcting this matchup from R2 due to an activity call oversight. Saadhak attempted to schedule for Saturday, but Lialiabeast missed the scheduled time and has not been able to reschedule since. An activity call was also made though I missed it initially.

As such, Saadhak will be granted the activity win for last round. My apologies.
Lialiabeast  vs  abra xdd
 
Activity Wins
StompBox vs Wesleyy
Baddy  vs  Danbear02
Alisyem  vs 
doso749
Jojen  vs  Aurora Pearl
mipc  vs  Felirex151
NoahTheGreat64  vs  Dota
felzzz  vs  TrainerEnu
Trakinas  vs  Rafadude
Frixel  vs  Astral Regulator

Coinflips
LityL  vs  Huargensy
Runo  vs  ThundergamesPT2
SpaceSpeakers  vs  keji
Zerotwo.  vs  Volty
shreyashhy  vs  Tempo di anguria
serpking  vs  Adriyun
Lialiabeast  vs  abra xdd

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A strict reminder that if a matchup remains incomplete by the formal deadline outside granted extensions, I will subject it to a coinflip.
 
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