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Project ORAS RU Victim of the Week V2, with enthusiasm!! (Week 77: Swords Dance Cacturne)
- Thread starter MrAldo
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Omastar @ White Herb
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Role: Check
Can be a bit of a shaky check to be sure, but Omastar lives an Earthquake and can set up Shell Smash, being able to outspeed Aerodactyl at +2 even with Modest. Meanwhile, Omastar doesn't even need to boost to KO Aerodactyl with its STAB of choice. All told, if you have this guy as your wincon, you can set up on Aerodactyl.
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 203-239 (72.2 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 152-179 (54 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 32-39 (11.3 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 45-55 (16 - 19.5%) -- possible 6HKO (Wing Attack isn't in the calculator, but it's the same except for PP)
252+ SpA Omastar Surf vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 374-444 (124.2 - 147.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Omastar Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 458-542 (152.1 - 180%) -- guaranteed OHKO (lol who needs boosting)
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 152-179 (54 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 32-39 (11.3 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Omastar: 45-55 (16 - 19.5%) -- possible 6HKO (Wing Attack isn't in the calculator, but it's the same except for PP)
252+ SpA Omastar Surf vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 374-444 (124.2 - 147.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Omastar Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 458-542 (152.1 - 180%) -- guaranteed OHKO (lol who needs boosting)
PRAISE HELIX
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Seismitoad as a COUNTER
Seismitoad @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 216 HP / 200 Def / 92 Spe
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Knock Off
Seismitoad can switch in on any of the listed moves with ease and proceed to set up Stealth Rocks, Knock Off an incoming switch, or 2HKO Aero w/ Scald. Because Aerodactyl is almost guaranteed to switch out, being able to set up rocks as it leaves is important because the opponent has to find the time to Defog or take 25% on their next Aero switch-in.
Calcs for fun:
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 216 HP / 200+ Def Seismitoad: 112-133 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 70.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 216 HP / 200+ Def Seismitoad: 101-121 (24.9 - 29.8%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Seismitoad Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 192-228 (63.7 - 75.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Seismitoad @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 216 HP / 200 Def / 92 Spe
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Knock Off
Seismitoad can switch in on any of the listed moves with ease and proceed to set up Stealth Rocks, Knock Off an incoming switch, or 2HKO Aero w/ Scald. Because Aerodactyl is almost guaranteed to switch out, being able to set up rocks as it leaves is important because the opponent has to find the time to Defog or take 25% on their next Aero switch-in.
Calcs for fun:
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 216 HP / 200+ Def Seismitoad: 112-133 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 70.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 216 HP / 200+ Def Seismitoad: 101-121 (24.9 - 29.8%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Seismitoad Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 192-228 (63.7 - 75.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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300th post HYPE.
Alomomola as a Hard Check / Counter.
Alomomola @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 120 HP / 136 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Toxic
Typical fat fish checking physical attackers lacking coverage. Thanks to its great HP + ok Defense, Alomomola can pretty much take Stone Edges freely, wishing off the damage. Momo here can just proceed to Scald Aero to its content or be one mean sunovabitch and toxic stall our poor pterodactyl to extinction.
Alomomola as a Hard Check / Counter.
Alomomola @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 120 HP / 136 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Scald
- Toxic
Typical fat fish checking physical attackers lacking coverage. Thanks to its great HP + ok Defense, Alomomola can pretty much take Stone Edges freely, wishing off the damage. Momo here can just proceed to Scald Aero to its content or be one mean sunovabitch and toxic stall our poor pterodactyl to extinction.
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 172-203 (34.3 - 40.5%) -- 39.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 114-135 (22.7 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 103-122 (20.5 - 24.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery (calc doesn't have wing attack)
0 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 108-128 (36.1 - 42.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 114-135 (22.7 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 120 HP / 136+ Def Alomomola: 103-122 (20.5 - 24.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery (calc doesn't have wing attack)
0 SpA Alomomola Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 108-128 (36.1 - 42.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
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Cheryl.
Celesteela is Life
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
Role: Check
Kabutops can switch in on Ice Fang, Wing Attack, and one Stone Edge and proceed to kill Aerodactyl with Aqua Jet if it's taken residual damage. But look out, EQ can kill after Rocks!
252+ Atk Life Orb Kabutops Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Aerodactyl: 244-291 (81 - 96.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 175-208 (67 - 79.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 53-62 (20.3 - 23.7%) -- 61.2% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 38-45 (14.5 - 17.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 175-208 (67 - 79.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 53-62 (20.3 - 23.7%) -- 61.2% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kabutops: 38-45 (14.5 - 17.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
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Medicham as a check
Choice Scarf Medicham outspeeds and easily kills Aerodactyl 90% of the time. Thanks to its typing it can also switch in on Stone Edge so if you are god by all means go for it.
Choice Scarf Medicham outspeeds and easily kills Aerodactyl 90% of the time. Thanks to its typing it can also switch in on Stone Edge so if you are god by all means go for it.
252 Atk Pure Power Medicham High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Aerodactyl: 369-435 (122.5 - 144.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Medicham: 116-136 (44.4 - 52.1%) -- 19.9% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Medicham: 116-136 (44.4 - 52.1%) -- 19.9% chance to 2HKO
Uxie @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 64 Def / 192 Spe
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- U-turn
Uxie is a soft counter/check. Due to it's nice defensive bulk, Uxie can kinda take hits from Aero. Once in, it can T-Wave it, thus making Aero dead weight for the rest of the game. It can also follow that up by setting up Rocks, going for Psychic, or U-turn out into an offensive mon that can apply more pressure on Aero and the opposing team.
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 64+ Def Uxie: 126-149 (35.5 - 42%) -- 89.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
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Blastoise @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
Another dropped mon to threaten it still from UU. This Physically Defensive Blastoise, isnt able to wall Aero, but it can take a hit to be able to hit back and it will hit back hard if Torrent is in effect. the only real threatening move is Stone Edge, with that 30% more crit chance and that is does 43% as a max roll. When hitting back, Scald is good to try for that burn to cripple Aero for the rest of the team, or to ensure that you make the KO.
Blastoise > Aerodactyl
8 SpA Blastoise Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 194-230 (64.4 - 76.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Aerodactyl > Blastoise
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 133-157 (36.8 - 43.4%) -- 99.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 88-105 (24.3 - 29%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 79-95 (21.8 - 26.3%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 29-34 (8 - 9.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Stone Edge while burnt.
252 Atk Life Orb burned Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 66-78 (18.2 - 21.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
8 SpA Blastoise Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 194-230 (64.4 - 76.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Aerodactyl > Blastoise
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 133-157 (36.8 - 43.4%) -- 99.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 88-105 (24.3 - 29%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 79-95 (21.8 - 26.3%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Life Orb Aerodactyl Ice Fang vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 29-34 (8 - 9.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Stone Edge while burnt.
252 Atk Life Orb burned Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Blastoise: 66-78 (18.2 - 21.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
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Why wing attack over aerial ace?Alright, time to update this and return to the original schedule this thread had (Monday to monday), thanks everyone for their contributions :D
Counter: Aggron (fran17) And thats it, lolThanks again, really appreciate it as always :o
Check: Mega Steelix (BrandonBeast) | Granbull (Esidisi) | Piloswine (Arifeen)
Abomasnow (Fineonbae) | Durant (Froggyboy) | Rotom-Frost (Kableye)
Special mention: Weezing (Scienceandreligion)
Victim of this week goes to:
Aerodactyl @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 0 SpA
- Ice Fang / Wing Attack
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Stone Edge
New drops means new threats to take into account for and that means new victims of the week!! This mon has outstanding cleaning potential since it is so fast with pretty respectable power. Discuss
It has higher PP. The differences between the two are essentially irrelevant in all but the most contrived circumstances. I'd, personally, use Aerial Ace because of Brightpowder/Acupressure on the ladder, but Wing Attack is more likely (still incredibly unlikely) to be relevant in a tournament.
Adding Tangrowth as a check.
(this might have creep on it sorry ;_:)
Tangrowth @ Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 116 HP / 252 SpA / 140 Spe
Modest Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Knock Off
Is only afraid of taking two Aerial Aces/Wing Attacks - Ice Fang doesn't 2hko after rocks but can 2hko after rocks + high rolls + LO recoil. Stone Edge *does* 2hko after rocks though. Naive Fire Blast does quite a bit too, making Tangrowth a shaky switch in and therefore a check. Regenerator kind of eases the ability to switch in erratically though.
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Tyrantrum is a check.
Tyrantrum Choice Scarf
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower
Tyrantrum can take any of aero's attacks except Earthquake on the switchin, and then outspeed with the classic Head Smash to take a knockout.
Tyrantrum is a check.
Tyrantrum Choice Scarf
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Head Smash
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower
Tyrantrum can take any of aero's attacks except Earthquake on the switchin, and then outspeed with the classic Head Smash to take a knockout.
Check
Banette @ Banettite
Ability: Insomnia
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Shadow Claw
Banette can utilize Prankster Will-O-Wisp or Thunder Wave to cripple Mega Aerodactyl and wear it down through Shadow Claw. Simple really.
Banette @ Banettite
Ability: Insomnia
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Shadow Claw
Banette can utilize Prankster Will-O-Wisp or Thunder Wave to cripple Mega Aerodactyl and wear it down through Shadow Claw. Simple really.
Alright, time to update this. LotS of pretty cool submissions this week :D
Victim of this week is:
Rotom-Mow @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Trick
- Leaf Storm
Forgotten yet extremely threatening. Discuss!
Counter: Bronzong (Ping_Pong_Along) | Seismitoad (Ban Me) | Alomomola (Esidisi)
Check: Mega Steelix (Arifeen) | Tyrantrum (Miyami~~) | Omastar (Michaeloche)
Special mention: Blastoise (GreasyXSpoon) | Medicham with scarf (Kableye)
Thanks everyone for their constant participation :DCheck: Mega Steelix (Arifeen) | Tyrantrum (Miyami~~) | Omastar (Michaeloche)
Special mention: Blastoise (GreasyXSpoon) | Medicham with scarf (Kableye)
Victim of this week is:
Rotom-Mow @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Trick
- Leaf Storm
Forgotten yet extremely threatening. Discuss!
Virizion @ Lum Berry
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Stone Edge
Virizion can switch into whatever Rotom-C uses, even can switch into Trick and can be a good revenge-killer, but more importantly, it eats up whatever Rotom-C uses and makes it a free setup fodder, giving it more capability to plow through the foe's team.
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COUNTER
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Bold Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Spore
Amoonguss can take any hit and easily regenerates back the lost health. While being tricked isn't fun, it still functions somewhat as a wall even with choice specs, and Rotom-C gets put on a serious timer. Biggest problem is that it can't keep Rotom from just volt switching out of it, but Regenerator means that Amoonguss can't ever be completely worn down by repeated switches into things that force it out.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Bold Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Spore
Amoonguss can take any hit and easily regenerates back the lost health. While being tricked isn't fun, it still functions somewhat as a wall even with choice specs, and Rotom-C gets put on a serious timer. Biggest problem is that it can't keep Rotom from just volt switching out of it, but Regenerator means that Amoonguss can't ever be completely worn down by repeated switches into things that force it out.
tehy
Banned deucer.
Hard Check
Cradily @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
- Recover
Hate to say Counter, since, you know, Trick. Plus
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 207-244 (55 - 64.8%)
which could be bothersome after a good volt switch or with 2 high rolls after Stealth Rock. Still it's pretty cool, and takes volt switch pretty ok:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 55-66 (14.6 - 17.5%)
Cradily @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Rock Slide
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
- Recover
Hate to say Counter, since, you know, Trick. Plus
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 207-244 (55 - 64.8%)
which could be bothersome after a good volt switch or with 2 high rolls after Stealth Rock. Still it's pretty cool, and takes volt switch pretty ok:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 55-66 (14.6 - 17.5%)
Abomasnow @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 8 HP / 68 Atk / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Mild Nature
- Blizzard
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
Abomasnow here is nothing but a counter, being able to take any hit from Rotom-C and then still take another one as if nothing happened and then make the KO. With the most powerful move doing less than 50% before a stat drop Abomasnow is in good shape.
Abomasnow > Rotom-C
252+ SpA Mega Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-C: 378-446 (156.8 - 185%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Rotom-C > Abomasnow
252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 131-155 (40.5 - 47.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
-2 252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 66-78 (20.4 - 24.1%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Thunderbolt vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 91-108 (28.1 - 33.4%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO
Volt Switch is even less than that >.>
252+ SpA Mega Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-C: 378-446 (156.8 - 185%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Rotom-C > Abomasnow
252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 131-155 (40.5 - 47.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
-2 252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Leaf Storm vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 66-78 (20.4 - 24.1%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Rotom-C Thunderbolt vs. 8 HP / 0 SpD Mega Abomasnow: 91-108 (28.1 - 33.4%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO
Volt Switch is even less than that >.>
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Houndoom @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Dark Pulse
- Hidden Power something / Sucker Punch
kill rotom cut with fire blast, outspeed and everything easy
252 SpA Life Orb Houndoom Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-C: 393-463 (163 - 192.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Infernal
Banned deucer.
Camerupt @ Cameruptite
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 248 HP / 176 SpD / 84 Spe
Calm Nature
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
SpD Mega Camerupt is a nice check to Rotom-C. It's able to come in on a Volt Switch and make Rotom-C lose momentum. From there, you can lay down SR, poison common switch ins like Alomomola, or use a decently powerful attack. Camel is also immune to Trick, preventing it from being crippled like several other answers to Rotom-C. The only issue camel has with Rotom-C is Leaf Storm, which does 59.4 - 69.9%. A SpD spread gives camel the chance to live two Leaf Storms from full health if I'm not mistaken, but there's still some prediction and caution involved when deciding to switch it in.
Roselia as the cutest counter
Roselia @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Spikes
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Rotom's strongest attack against it is: 252 SpA Rotom-C Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 35-42 (11.5 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
Roselia dislikes Trick but it still has reasonable bulk and special attack without Eviolite so it's not that bad. It's also cute af, the biggest factor.
Roselia @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Spikes
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Rotom's strongest attack against it is: 252 SpA Rotom-C Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 35-42 (11.5 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO
Roselia dislikes Trick but it still has reasonable bulk and special attack without Eviolite so it's not that bad. It's also cute af, the biggest factor.
Vileplume @ Leftovers
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 192 HP / 100 Def / 216 SpA
Modest Nature
- Synthesis
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
Here, have a Check.
Vileplume can stuff any attack Rotom can throw and OHKO it with Sludge Bomb. Wouldn't say it's a true counter because Trick Bites, but it can definitely get the job done.
You guys need to stop taging user Choice Scarf poor man must have 100 alerts by now
Check
>:c (Druddigon) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Sucker Punch
Resists stabs, nukes something if leaf strom is clicked. Any variant of drudd works really, but they all fear trick so i didn't list it as a counter
Check
>:c (Druddigon) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Sucker Punch
Resists stabs, nukes something if leaf strom is clicked. Any variant of drudd works really, but they all fear trick so i didn't list it as a counter
Alright, time to update this. Lovely submissions all around
Victim of this week is:
Absol @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Sucker Punch
A mon that I like to call "The bully". Ridiculous strong, really influential drop and if it manages to get to +2 it can just sweep teams asserting its dominance. I wont put potential coverage moves cause I actually want to put some counters :V. Discuss!
Counter: Mega Abomasnow (GreasyXSpoon) | Virizion (Arifeen) | Roselia (Kableye)
Check: Mega Camerupt (Infernal) | Druddigon (Diogo) | Houndoom (thecrystalonix)
Special mention: Amoonguss (Lord Death Man) | Vileplume (Miyami~~)
Thanks everyone for their constant support :DCheck: Mega Camerupt (Infernal) | Druddigon (Diogo) | Houndoom (thecrystalonix)
Special mention: Amoonguss (Lord Death Man) | Vileplume (Miyami~~)
Victim of this week is:
Absol @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance / Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Sucker Punch
A mon that I like to call "The bully". Ridiculous strong, really influential drop and if it manages to get to +2 it can just sweep teams asserting its dominance. I wont put potential coverage moves cause I actually want to put some counters :V. Discuss!
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