Project NeverUsed Dark Horse Project (Check Post #153)

[Norden]

Round 2:

Fresh Alt: Wilfrid Laurier

Dark Horses:

Leavanny 1.77% (C+)
Throh 1.68% (Unranked)
Lairon 0.31% (Unranked)

 

[Froggyboy]

Fresh Alt: proud man

Dark Horses:
Whiscash (E rank and 0.24440 usage)

Team

Whiscash @ Choice Specs
Ability: Hydration
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Electric]

Primeape @ Choice Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Gunk Shot
- Stone Edge

Mawile @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance

Kabutops @ Leftovers
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet

Ninetales @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock

Rotom-Fan @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Air Slash
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hidden Power [Grass]

 

[Mistrals]

Warning: Far, far too many really bad ice jokes ahead. (just skip the next paragraph, you have a snowball's chance in hell of finding it funny)
(in fact, can you even count most of these as jokes?)

Hello everyone, Blaze Truth here. I recently rode my (b)icicle to a chill place called Canada, land of NU.(actually I live there like half the nu community but anyways)It's a cool place. There were lots of reptiles, like snakes and blizzards. Went to a pub and drank some hail too, bought some cupcakes with lots of frosting, and some freezies too. Saw some things that made me freeze in my tracks too. Like a very unbearable Cubchoo, for instance. I brought back some souvenirs, finding a lot of cool pokemon, including a very nice table and a very nice refrigerator, so I shall be using them to educate the in the power of Assault Vest, which is a very cool item. There's snow way I won't return someday, too. (Y'know, I can just see y'all going, 'icy what you did there') [I'll stop, I promise. Cross my heart. After all, I do have a heart of cold.] < I'm not stopping til hell freezes over. :) > {If you're angry though, just chill out, man}
(actually though, I'm sorry if you actually read that)

Alt: Blaze Truth's Cool

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Kirby 64 Rip-off (Rotom-Frost) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Blizzard
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Grass]

BT's Girlfriend (Jynx) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Blizzard
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
- Energy Ball

(also doubles as a bed)
Coffee Table (Avalugg) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Avalanche
- Mirror Coat
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball

(rapid spin op plz nerf)
Flaky Set (Cryogonal) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Blizzard
- Freeze-Dry
- Rapid Spin
- Hidden Power [Ground]

A Nice Swine (Piloswine) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Superpower

Duke Nukem (Aurorus) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Blizzard
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Psychic

Considering I've gotten this team to work multiple times when it had an AV Delibird and no Aurorus(got to over 1200 the first time I used it, and bopped Adaire [rip your laptop :(] the second), this should be ez pz.
| 46 | Jynx | 5.23188% | 9307 | 4.874% | 6959 | 4.686% |
| 48 | Aurorus | 4.90903% | 5349 | 2.801% | 4355 | 2.933% |
| 56 | Cryogonal | 4.11117% | 9995 | 5.234% | 7333 | 4.938% |
| 74 | Piloswine | 1.83307% | 3048 | 1.596% | 2567 | 1.729% |
| 97 | Avalugg | 0.97230% | 2902 | 1.520% | 2235 | 1.505% |
| 121 | Rotom-Frost | 0.59406% | 1335 | 0.699% | 1048 | 0.706% |
Complete Usage: 17.65151%

ez

oh by the way this happened (how does one choke so hard exactly)
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-256092845

 

[nv]

Hit 1200 Elo
PS Name:Dark Rotom-Chill

I need a screenshot for proof otherwise I cannot put you into the HoF. (Hope I am not sounding harsh)

 

[fssong]

Reached 1375 for july

Will edit in new dark horse later

 

[nv]

Ok proclamation time!

First off, with the drops being ranked in the Viability Rankings, I have decided that for the month of August, they will be banned for Dark Horse, however they will be usable in the coming months once they have NU usage.

Secondly, I wanna make a statement that you must post a fresh alt with a screenshot of said "freshness" for me to consider you for HoF if you happen to reach the ranks. This is for consistency purposes more than anything so as I, and others, know that you are using a fresh alt to "climb the ladder".

Lastly, have fun and enjoy the drops (just not on your Dark Horse teams).

P.S. although fssong posted late, I will accept his rank, but for the future please make sure you post your rank before the month's end (again for consistency purposes).

 

[The Quasar]

Ok proclamation time!

First off, with the drops being ranked in the Viability Rankings, I have decided that for the month of August, they will be banned for Dark Horse, however they will be usable in the coming months once they have NU usage.

Secondly, I wanna make a statement that you must post a fresh alt with a screenshot of said "freshness" for me to consider you for HoF if you happen to reach the ranks. This is for consistency purposes more than anything so as I, and others, know that you are using a fresh alt to "climb the ladder".

Lastly, have fun and enjoy the drops (just not on your Dark Horse teams).

P.S. although fssong posted late, I will accept his rank, but for the future please make sure you post your rank before the month's end (again for consistency purposes).

Sorry but my alt (Wei Zhijun) was NU fresh when I started to play last Monday. I ask permission to ladder with this alt for this month. Btw I'll do that for next months.

 

[nv]

Sorry but my alt (Wei Zhijun) was NU fresh when I started to play last Monday. I ask permission to ladder with this alt for this month. Btw I'll do that for next months.

That is fine. I just wanted to put that out there to avoid confusion, lol. :)

 

[Shaneghoul]

Dark Horse: Marill
Alt: Dark Horse Marill
Alt Screenie: http://puu.sh/jqQZa/872a3e2373.png
The Squad

Nfe waters are the best n_n

Import + Usage

Marill @ Eviolite
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 152 HP / 252 Atk / 104 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall

Diglett @ Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Memento
- Rock Tomb
- Stealth Rock

Croconaw @ Eviolite
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Crunch

Frogadier @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 16 HP / 252 SpA / 240 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dark Pulse
- Grass Knot

Sliggoo @ Eviolite
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 152 HP / 252 SpA / 104 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]

Rhydon @ Eviolite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Rock Polish
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast

Usage
Marill: 0.02019%
Diglett: 0.01246%
Croconaw: 0.18593%
Frogadier: 1.87701%
Sliggoo: 0.65933%
Rhydon: 9.31734%
Total Usage: 12.07226

 

[Machineae]

Curious to see how Marill and Croc will fare, I've always loved using NFE versions of pokes to recreate popular higher tier teams in NU. I've used Slig, Frog and Croc in the past but never Marill! GL.

I'll be posting my own team soon once I get the chance to check over the stats and build.

 

[Mistrals]

Ok proclamation time!

First off, with the drops being ranked in the Viability Rankings, I have decided that for the month of August, they will be banned for Dark Horse, however they will be usable in the coming months once they have NU usage.

Secondly, I wanna make a statement that you must post a fresh alt with a screenshot of said "freshness" for me to consider you for HoF if you happen to reach the ranks. This is for consistency purposes more than anything so as I, and others, know that you are using a fresh alt to "climb the ladder".

Lastly, have fun and enjoy the drops (just not on your Dark Horse teams).

P.S. although fssong posted late, I will accept his rank, but for the future please make sure you post your rank before the month's end (again for consistency purposes).

Well, the best I can give you is this,

showing I registered the account yesterday. Can I continue going with this account?

 

[Tornadus-Senpai]

I need a screenshot for proof otherwise I cannot put you into the HoF. (Hope I am not sounding harsh)

Ok sure dude

 

[Mistrals]

That B rank hype tho.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-256329986
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-256084148
also just gonna say av avalugg is a lord that literally checks everything ever

Meh, just because, I'll note my memeing in the official tour today. Won two games, then Silver'd my blizzard and lost to Gurdurr(ironically)[gan burdurr]
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-256383444
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-256385340

 

[fssong]

Dark horse: Skrelp
alt: SkrelpMePls.

usage

Skrelp .042%
Carbink .966%
Rampardos .892%
Lampent .375%
Audino 10%
exeguttor 4.08%
16.4% total usage

 

[TTFTW]

I'm probably going to make a rmt out of this team in the future because it's hella fun to use.
Dark Horse: Articuno
alt: Dark Contrary

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Articuno | 0.74510%
Drifblim | 0.48419%
Piloswine | 1.83307%
Exeggutor | 4.08373%
Poliwrath | 3.01076%
Malamar | 9.54736%
Total = 19,7

Already at B Rank btw

http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/nu-255777914 gg HJAD

 

[nv]

Dark Horse: Marill
Alt: Dark Horse Marill

The Squad

Nfe waters are the best n_n

Import + Usage

Marill @ Eviolite
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 152 HP / 252 Atk / 104 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall

Diglett @ Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Memento
- Rock Tomb
- Stealth Rock

Croconaw @ Eviolite
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Crunch

Frogadier @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 16 HP / 252 SpA / 240 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dark Pulse
- Grass Knot

Sliggoo @ Eviolite
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 152 HP / 252 SpA / 104 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]

Rhydon @ Eviolite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Rock Polish
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast

Usage
Marill: 0.02019%
Diglett: 0.01246%
Croconaw: 0.18593%
Frogadier: 1.87701%
Sliggoo: 0.65933%
Rhydon: 9.31734%
Total Usage: 12.07226

Dark horse: Skrelp
alt: SkrelpMePls.

usage

Skrelp .042%
Carbink .966%
Rampardos .892%
Lampent .375%
Audino 10%
exeguttor 4.08%
16.4% total usage

I wanna make a statement that you must post a fresh alt with a screenshot of said "freshness" for me to consider you for HoF if you happen to reach the ranks.

 

[Froggyboy]

Reached 1200 elo

Proof of peak:

large pic

So far, I would say Ninetales and Primeape are the MVPs of the team, usually finishing off games for me and getting rid of more bulky mons early game. Whiscash has been decent, but the stuff it lures like Quagsire is either rare or I miss Hydro on it. Mawile is also a solid Pokemon sweeping late, hitting pretty hard with its solid STAB plus Sucker Punch. Rotom-S is pretty solid, forming a VoltTurn core with Primeape, as well as being my primary Fighting and Ground check. Kabutops has been disappointing, mainly used as SR fodder or used to kill a weakened mon with Aqua Jet.

 

[Tornadus-Senpai]

http://imgur.com/8o1FYUu Here you go NV
ThunderingTornadus

 

[nv]

Ok so with the August stats finally out, September Dark Horse can start. Post your teams, the total usage of the team as well as the individual usage of each, and fresh alts. I really was a tad disappointed in the turnout for August, but with the ladder reset it was understandable. May you guys have luck on the ladder. I am hoping this can thrive like in did in July even though there is only ~2 weeks left in this month, lol.

 

[nv]

Ok so with the September stats out, October Dark Horse can start. Post your teams, the total usage of the team as well as the individual usage of each, and fresh alts. I notice that the last two months have been a bit down in terms of activity due to the ladder reset and the fact that due to that last month's stats took forever to come out. Maybe this time around we can finally bring this back to the glory it had in July, :)

 

[Aladyyn]

| 15 | Garbodor | 10.48430% | 17999 | 6.628% | 15190 | 7.257% |
| 104 | Persian | 0.90642% | 3324 | 1.224% | 2754 | 1.316% |
| 73 | Chatot | 2.05981% | 5556 | 2.046% | 4302 | 2.055% |
| 32 | Ludicolo | 6.79069% | 18111 | 6.669% | 13801 | 6.593% |
| 53 | Regirock | 4.45812% | 15100 | 5.560% | 12382 | 5.915% |
| 16 | Claydol | 10.24812% | 26493 | 9.755% | 21278 | 10.166% |

that's like just under 35% if my calculations are correct

fresh alterino: distance/meaning

 

[nv]

| 15 | Garbodor | 10.48430% | 17999 | 6.628% | 15190 | 7.257% |
| 104 | Persian | 0.90642% | 3324 | 1.224% | 2754 | 1.316% |
| 73 | Chatot | 2.05981% | 5556 | 2.046% | 4302 | 2.055% |
| 32 | Ludicolo | 6.79069% | 18111 | 6.669% | 13801 | 6.593% |
| 53 | Regirock | 4.45812% | 15100 | 5.560% | 12382 | 5.915% |
| 16 | Claydol | 10.24812% | 26493 | 9.755% | 21278 | 10.166% |

that's like just under 35% if my calculations are correct

fresh alterino: distance/meaning

Total = 34.94746%...

Couldn't cut it closer than that lol

 

[Brawlfest]

| 38 | Samurott | 6.27334% | 14392 | 5.299% | 10569 | 5.049% |
| 118 | Ditto | 0.57524% | 3318 | 1.222% | 2407 | 1.150% |
| 61 | Primeape | 3.08902% | 11646 | 4.288% | 9048 | 4.323% |
| 43 | Lilligant | 5.28639% | 16081 | 5.921% | 11423 | 5.457% |
| 63 | Cryogonal | 2.94105% | 11248 | 4.142% | 8111 | 3.875% |
| 53 | Regirock | 4.45812% | 15100 | 5.560% | 12382 | 5.915% |

DARK HORSE SLUT BLOB COMING THROUGH Also its like 22% or some shit like that so I'm fine

 

[Jim E. Russler]

| 124 | Gogoat | 0.53951% | 2765 | 1.018% | 2020 | 0.965% | (Dark Horse)
| 38 | Samurott | 6.27334% | 14392 | 5.299% | 10569 | 5.049% | (A rank #1)
| 31 | Sandslash | 7.23107% | 18097 | 6.664% | 15108 | 7.218% |
| 15 | Garbodor | 10.48430% | 17999 | 6.628% | 15190 | 7.257% | (A rank #2)
| 94 | Flareon | 1.10014% | 5361 | 1.974% | 3992 | 1.907% |
| 29 | Granbull | 7.31647% | 18372 | 6.765% | 14077 | 6.725% |

Comes out to just under 33%. Fresh alt is WE AT PUMPKIN HILL

Edit for peak.
Also, NV - The OP links to the viability rankings from May.

 

[TTFTW]

usage

Vivillon | 6.53170%
Leafeon | 0.80046%
Carracosta | 2.81188%
Hariyama | 9.79135%
Claydol | 10.24812%
Zebstrika | 1.18894%
31,37245 Total

Best eeveelution, hands down.

Alt: Leafeevee