Editing my post to do some calcs that better reflect the usage stats posted below. These calcs are using earth power with enough SpA to OHKO 232/248+ Heatran with Earth Power.
Against Mollux:
Unless CAP is slower than Mollux, only scarf Mollux would be able to take on CAP.
Against Victini:
How well Victini checks CAP would depend entirely on speed. But Basically Victini is not a reliable check in this scenario
Against Magearna:
Neither Magearna set threatens a full health CAP in sun. It could work as a check in sand though.
Against Mollux:
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mollux: 385-458 (97.7 - 116.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
0 SpA Mollux Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 492-580 (144.2 - 170%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mollux: 530-624 (160.1 - 188.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Mollux Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 688-816 (201.7 - 239.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Mollux Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 492-580 (144.2 - 170%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mollux: 530-624 (160.1 - 188.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Mollux Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 688-816 (201.7 - 239.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Against Victini:
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Victini: 276-325 (80.9 - 95.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Rock) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Victini in Sand: 307-361 (90 - 105.8%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO(sand)
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP in Sun: 410-486 (120.2 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 272-324 (79.7 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sand)
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Rock) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Victini in Sand: 307-361 (90 - 105.8%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO(sand)
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP in Sun: 410-486 (120.2 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 272-324 (79.7 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sand)
Against Magearna:
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna in Sun: 205-242 (56.4 - 66.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna: 122-146 (33.6 - 40.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO(sand)
8 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 177-208 (51.9 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna in Sun: 411-484 (136.5 - 160.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 244-289 (81 - 96%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sand)
252 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Whimsicott: 213-252 (62.4 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna: 122-146 (33.6 - 40.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO(sand)
8 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 177-208 (51.9 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna in Sun: 411-484 (136.5 - 160.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 244-289 (81 - 96%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sand)
252 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Whimsicott: 213-252 (62.4 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Here are some calcs I did with HP Ground assuming CAP has just high enough SpA to OHKO non defensive Heatran.
Against Mollux:
The first two are with Specially Defensive Mollux and CAP loses the 1v1. The last two are with Choice Scarf, so if CAP is slower than Scarf Mollux, then Mollux wins the 1v1. CAP would probably discourage Mollux from switching in, but if it's brought in without taking damage it would beat or force out CAP. So Mollux would be a Check.
Against Victini:
Victini definitely wins in a 1v1 in the sun. It could even probably set up Z Celebrate against CAP. It couldn't safely switch in to HP Ground unless it's faster than CAP and in the sun. So it would be a check in the sun. How it does against CAP in sand depends on which is faster.
Against Magearna:
Magearna doesn't give CAP much trouble in the sun with fire coverage in the form of weather ball, but it is more of a threat in sand. AV Magearna would probably counter CAP in sand.
Against Mollux:
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mollux: 240-283 (60.9 - 71.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
0 SpA Mollux Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 492-580 (144.2 - 170%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mollux: 326-384 (98.4 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Mollux Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 688-816 (201.7 - 239.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Mollux Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 492-580 (144.2 - 170%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mollux: 326-384 (98.4 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Mollux Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 688-816 (201.7 - 239.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Against Victini:
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Victini: 170-202 (49.8 - 59.2%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP in Sun: 410-486 (120.2 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 272-324 (79.7 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP in Sun: 410-486 (120.2 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Victini Searing Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 272-324 (79.7 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage
Against Magearna:
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna in Sun: 185-218 (50.9 - 60%) -- guaranteed 2HKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna: 74-89 (20.3 - 24.5%) -- guaranteed 5HKO(sand)
8 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 177-208 (51.9 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna in Sun: 374-442 (124.2 - 146.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 149-178 (49.5 - 59.1%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO(sand)
252 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Whimsicott: 213-252 (62.4 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Magearna: 74-89 (20.3 - 24.5%) -- guaranteed 5HKO(sand)
8 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD CAP: 177-208 (51.9 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA CAP Weather Ball (100 BP Fire) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna in Sun: 374-442 (124.2 - 146.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO(sun)
252+ SpA CAP Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 149-178 (49.5 - 59.1%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO(sand)
252 SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Whimsicott: 213-252 (62.4 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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