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Shrugs off Knock Off with ease, allowing it to trigger Weakness Policy and kill it. Even if Cruel doesn't click Knock Off, It's 2KOd before rocks, and OKHOd most of the time after rocks. Autotomize lets it setup on Cruel and outspeed Zeraora, and Moonlight minimizes damage during the switch in. Heat Wave is in case it switches into checks such as Scizor, Bisharp, or Zarude and the HP Investment helps suppress x2 hits from them.
+2 252+ SpA Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Tentacruel: 606-714 (166.4 - 196.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Tentacruel: 306-360 (84 - 98.9%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Tentacruel: 306-360 (84 - 98.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Bisharp Sucker Punch vs. 184 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma: 271-321 (71.1 - 84.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Zarude Darkest Lariat vs. 184 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma: 195-231 (51.1 - 60.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Scizor U-turn vs. 184 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma: 280-333 (73.4 - 87.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
This tentacruel set doesn't have haze soo.
0 SpA Tentacruel Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Reuniclus: 93-109 (21.9 - 25.7%)
0- Atk Tentacruel Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Reuniclus: 56-68 (13.2 - 16%)
Noivern has (heh) been making waves in the tier recently, carrying the unmatched combination of offensive and defensive utility offered between its Salamence-esque defensive typing and blistering Speed tier. How will you defeat our latest Victim?
Deadline for Submissions will be on the 13thof July. Good Luck.
Nihilego @ Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 80 HP / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Meteor Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Nihilego resists Flamethrower and Hurricane whilst easily surviving a Draco Meteor due to it's exceptional special defense. In return, Nihilego OHKOs Noivern with Meteor Beam; allowing it to completely set up it's special attack and speed.
-> 252 SpA Noivern Draco Meteor vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 138-163 (36.4 - 43%)
252 SpA Noivern Hurricane vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 58-69 (15.3 - 18.2%)
252 SpA Noivern Flamethrower vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Nihilego: 32-38 (8.4 - 10%)
-> 176 SpA Nihilego Meteor Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Noivern: 440-518 (141.4 - 166.5%)
Reserving Diancie (you guys took all the good ones)
Diancie @ Normalium Z
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 92 Atk / 164 SpD
Brave Nature
- Toxic
- Moonblast
- Heal Bell
- Diamond Storm
Walled and Removed gg no re
252 SpA Noivern Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 164 SpD Diancie: 46-54 (15.1 - 17.7%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Noivern Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 164 SpD Diancie: 25-30 (8.2 - 9.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Do I even need to give the Draco Meteor calc?
92+ Atk Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Noivern: 312-368 (100.3 - 118.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Regenerator means that we don't need to constantly slack off. Boots makes sure we don't get overwhelmed with hazards up. Scald burns will wear down noivern, forcing it roost more while we get to teleport to something that would threaten out the bat thingy.
252 SpA Noivern Draco Meteor vs. 248 HP / 208+ SpD Slowking: 121-144 (30.7 - 36.6%) -- 64.9% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Noivern Draco Meteor over 2 turns vs. 248 HP / 208+ SpD Slowking: 182-217 (46.3 - 55.2%) -- not a KO
252 SpA Noivern Hurricane vs. 248 HP / 208+ SpD Slowking: 103-123 (26.2 - 31.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
-2 252 SpA Noivern Hurricane vs. 248 HP / 208+ SpD Slowking: 51-61 (12.9 - 15.5%) -- possible 7HKO
With a majority vote on Diancie, congrats to Runoisch for winning this week's round, your submission will be added to the Hall of Fame shortly.
Let's move on to the next one, this week's Victim will be none other than Scolipede!
Scolipede @ Waterium Z
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Poison Jab
- Megahorn
- Aqua Tail
With the bans of Melmetal and other threats notably creating a more hospitable environment for it, Scolipede's Speed Boost set is actually quite capable of being threatening now, being tough to revenge kill and surprisingly difficult to check defensively without a few select Pokemon. How will you defeat our latest Victim?
Deadline for Submissions will be on the 19thof July. Good Luck.
Jellicent @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD or 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hex
- Scald
Eats Hydro Vortex for breakfast, lunch and dinner; and just utterly walls Scolipede all around, running enough bulk to guarantee a switch in against Megahorn at +2, and Recover next turn. The rest of the bulk is invested into SpD to live general threats. Alternatively it can run full defense but it doesn't really change the outcome much. Will-O-Wisp cripples Scolipede and boosts Hex's power against it, preying on Scolipede's mediocre special defense. Scald punishes switch outs by hurting and possibly burning the potential Jellicent check.
Ordered By Severity 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 45-53 (11.1 - 13.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever +2 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 90-106 (22.2 - 26.2%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 90-107 (22.2 - 26.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery +4 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 135-160 (33.4 - 39.6%) -- 20.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery +2 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 181-213 (44.8 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+6 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 181-213 (44.8 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery +4 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 271-320 (67 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery +6 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 144+ Def Jellicent: 362-426 (89.6 - 105.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
Ordered By Severity 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 40-48 (9.9 - 11.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever +2 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 80-95 (19.8 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 81-96 (20 - 23.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery +4 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 121-142 (29.9 - 35.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery +6 252+ Atk burned Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 161-189 (39.8 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery +2 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 161-190 (39.8 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery +4 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 242-285 (59.9 - 70.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery +6 252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Jellicent: 322-379 (79.7 - 93.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Jellicent Hex (130 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Scolipede: 165-195 (63.2 - 74.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
*If you couldn't tell by the title, this is submitted as a counter
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf (Check)
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Megahorn / Toxic
Terrakion is able to switch in and survive of all of Scolipede's moves except Hydro Vortex. Considering Terrakion is usually Choice Band or Rockium Z, Scolipede will most likely use the Z-Move expecting it to be an easy kill, although since Terrakion has a faster speed stat than Adamant Scolipede; it outspeeds regardless of that one Speed Boost raise and OHKOs with Stone Edge.
-> 252+ Atk Scolipede Hydro Vortex (175 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 382-450 (118.2 - 139.3%)
252+ Atk Scolipede Aqua Tail vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 196-232 (60.6 - 71.8%)
252+ Atk Scolipede Megahorn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 98-116 (30.3 - 35.9%)
252+ Atk Scolipede Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 66-78 (20.4 - 24.1%)
-> 252 Atk Terrakion Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Scolipede: 360-426 (137.9 - 163.2%)
252 Atk Terrakion Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Scolipede: 120-142 (45.9 - 54.4%)
252 Atk Terrakion Megahorn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Scolipede: 72-85 (27.5 - 32.5%)
252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Scolipede: 54-63 (20.6 - 24.1%)
Boots makes sure we don't get worn down, BU let's us keep with the SD boosts and roost is there for obvious reasons. Yea sure poison jab's 30% proc rate could make this messy but scolipede isn't the mon that's able to effectively play fishing games and constantly double switching to take advantage of the passive damage to force a roost for it to Stack SD due to it's stealth rock weakness.
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