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Project PU Victim of the Week! Finished
- Thread starter Oathkeeper
- Start date
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Counters: Hitmochan and Probopass
Checks: Articuno and Granbull
Checks: Articuno and Granbull
Checks: Frostom and Mawile
Counters: Hitmonchan and Fairyvally
Counters: Hitmonchan and Fairyvally
Winners
Checks
Checks
| Submitter | Pokemon | Set |
|---|---|---|
tlenit1 | 
| Offensive Articuno (7 votes) |
Gum | 
| Specs Aurorus (5 votes) |
RoyEsk | 
| Bulky Granbull (5 votes) |
Counters
| Submitter | Pokemon | Set |
|---|---|---|
| AV Hitmonchan (8 votes) | |
| Silvally-Fairy (7 votes) |
I have to say that I am very pleased and excited with how many submissions there were this week with the return of Guzzlord to the tier. That was a total of 20 submissions (most so far for 1 victim) and I love it! You guys and gals are awesome!
Honorable mentions:
Checks
Articuno - 7
Aurorus - 5
Granbull - 5
Bellossom - 4
Rotom-Frost - 3
Abomasnow - 3
Primeape - 2
Mesprit - 1
Crabominable - 1
Mawile - 1
Absol - 0
Sandslash-Alola - 0
Mr.Mime - 0
Poliwrath - 0
Counters
Hitmonchan - 8
Silvally-Fairy - 7
Probopass - 5
Kecleon - 5
Type:Null - 4
Muk - 3
Articuno - 7
Aurorus - 5
Granbull - 5
Bellossom - 4
Rotom-Frost - 3
Abomasnow - 3
Primeape - 2
Mesprit - 1
Crabominable - 1
Mawile - 1
Absol - 0
Sandslash-Alola - 0
Mr.Mime - 0
Poliwrath - 0
Counters
Hitmonchan - 8
Silvally-Fairy - 7
Probopass - 5
Kecleon - 5
Type:Null - 4
Muk - 3
PhantomHurious - 9
KellyKafka - 7
Jmash324 - 5
Katy - 5
Toy Time King - 5
Gum - 4
tondas - 4
Oathkeepre - 3
2xTheTap - 2
tlenit1 - 2
twitch.tv/Bag_of_Trixx - 2
ChrystalFalchion - 1
Extort - 1
jonago - 1
MamboTND - 1
RoyEsk - 1
uhuhuhu7 - 1
KellyKafka - 7
Jmash324 - 5
Katy - 5
Toy Time King - 5
Gum - 4
tondas - 4
Oathkeepre - 3
2xTheTap - 2
tlenit1 - 2
twitch.tv/Bag_of_Trixx - 2
ChrystalFalchion - 1
Extort - 1
jonago - 1
MamboTND - 1
RoyEsk - 1
uhuhuhu7 - 1
2x POINTS WEEK AGAIN!!! Winners of each category get 4 points, 2nd placers get 2 points. With that said...
Week 8
This week's victim to kill is..........
Skuntank @ Rocky Helmet / Lum Berry / Black Sludge
Ability: Aftermath
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Defog
- Pursuit
- Sucker Punch
- Poison Jab
Voting begins Thursday
TOUGH. (Mudsdale) @ Figy Berry
Ability: Stamina
EVs: 252 HP / 128 Atk / 128 Def
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Protect
Mudsdale can run other stuff ofc but you get it. Mudsdale hella annoying for teams with skunk as removal since it's pretty easy to keep hazards up against it with Mudsdale threatening with EQ. PU Noob but I think it fits counter well.
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Pawniard (PU Swords Dance) @ Eviolite
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
While Pawniard being a Steel/Dark Type holding an Eviolite has little to nothing to fear from Skuntanks STAB-Moves, it still has to be wary of Aftermath + Rocky Helmet from Skuntank, as all of its moves make contact.
Other than that Skuntank becomes setup fodder for the little knight.
Pawniard has pretty much a free switch in, being immune to Poison Jab, Skuntanks moves powerful STAB-Move, and Defog, claiming a free +1 due to Defiant, while also being able to avoid Sucker Punch until OHKO is guaranteed with Sword Dance Setup in the back, Skuntanks most reliable move to hit Pawniard with is the base 40 Pursuit.
Or in most cases Skuntank gets forced to switch out/press sucker punch until it dies.
Therefore Pawniard gets into the position of wreaking havoc, opening doors for the rest of the team with Knock Off Support or ending games lategame with the +2/+3 sucker punch for faster threats and Knock Off/Iron Head for bulkier ones.
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 298-352 (85.6 - 101.1%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Pawniard: 41-48 (17.7 - 20.7%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Pawniard: 24-28 (10.3 - 12.1%) -- possible 9HKO
So worst case scenario: Pursuit 12% + Sucker 21% + Aftermath 25% + Rocky Helmet 12% = 70% (Still living after Rocks Damage)
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Probopass @ Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Taunt
Modest SR Probopass is a counter to Skuntank.
Probo doesn't care about Aftermath damage at all, since none of its moves make contact. It can switch into either or Skuntank's Dark STABs and is entirely immune to Poison Jab. It can taunt Skuntank and prevent it from Defogging its rocks, which is super important for any metagame and ruins Skuntanks entire purpose as a physical Defogger.
In return, Probopass 2HKOs Skuntank with Earth Power. The only threat Skuntank poses to Probopass is that pass' passive recovery isn't too good, but Sucker Punch is the only move that does any relative damage and gives Skuntank a possible 5HKO.
252+ SpA Probopass Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Skuntank: 224-264 (64.3 - 75.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 39-46 (12.8 - 15.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 67-79 (22 - 25.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 39-46 (12.8 - 15.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 67-79 (22 - 25.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
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Katy
Banned deucer.
Gurdurr @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 HP / 44 Atk / 212 Def
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
Gurdurr is a counter to Skuntank as it is able to Knock Off its Items in Black Sludge wich minimizes the longevity. Lum Berry also can get knocked making Skuntanks life not an esay one, when it gets statused via Thunder-Wave / Will-O-Wisp.
Rocky Helmet is a bit of an annoyance to Gurdurr, but when Gurdurr knocks this Item off as well, than it is less of a pain for Gurdurr to deal with Skuntank in the long run.
Gurdurr also doesn't mind getting poisoned as Guts allows it to get more power out of this situation, plus the combination of Drain + Mach Punch allows Gurdurr to break through Skuntank in the long run.
Bulk Up allows Gurdurr to get even more scary for Skuntank as it would do even less to Gurdurr and Gurdurr in return is able to do a lot of damage with its Fighting STABs.
All in all Gurdurr is a good counter to Skuntank and Skuntank dislikes Gurdurrs appareance in the opposing team a lot.
Lots of Calcs:
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 252 HP / 212 Def Eviolite Gurdurr: 16-19 (4.2 - 5%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 212 Def Eviolite Gurdurr: 28-33 (7.4 - 8.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 212 Def Eviolite Gurdurr: 64-76 (17.1 - 20.3%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock
44+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 58-68 (16.6 - 19.5%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock
44+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 72-85 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
44+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 135-159 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 86-102 (24.7 - 29.3%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 108-127 (31 - 36.4%) -- 65.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 201-237 (57.7 - 68.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
precentage which gets recovered at +1: 57.7 - 68.1% (26.8 - 31.6% recovered)
at +1 when statused with poison (Guts boost):
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 129-152 (37 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 160-190 (45.9 - 54.5%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 300-354 (86.2 - 101.7%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
percentage at this stage: 86.2 - 101.7% (40.1 - 47.3% recovered)
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 212 Def Eviolite Gurdurr: 28-33 (7.4 - 8.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 212 Def Eviolite Gurdurr: 64-76 (17.1 - 20.3%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock
44+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 58-68 (16.6 - 19.5%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock
44+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 72-85 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
44+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 135-159 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 86-102 (24.7 - 29.3%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 108-127 (31 - 36.4%) -- 65.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 201-237 (57.7 - 68.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
precentage which gets recovered at +1: 57.7 - 68.1% (26.8 - 31.6% recovered)
at +1 when statused with poison (Guts boost):
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 129-152 (37 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 160-190 (45.9 - 54.5%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
+1 44+ Atk Guts Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 300-354 (86.2 - 101.7%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
percentage at this stage: 86.2 - 101.7% (40.1 - 47.3% recovered)
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Regirock @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rock Slide
- Drain Punch / Earthquake
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Regirock is able to serve as one of the most reliable counters to Skuntank. Its able to force in the Defog from it while dealing damage to it with moves such as Drain Punch and Earthquake. Even though the set wasnt mentioned in the initial post, it must be pointed out that a move such as Acid Spray which is ran by special Skunk, is able to disrupt and force out defensive walls. This is not the case for Regirock since its ability Clear Body removes all posibilities of other Pokemon dropping any of its stats, which makes this mon such a great answer to the smelly Defog user.
Furthermore, Regirock is able to set rocks when forcing out Skuntank or catching something with Toxic on the switch. Thank you so much for reading!
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Quagsire @ Leftovers / Lum Berry
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Recover
- Curse
Quagsire is an effective counter to Skuntank. It easily walls all of Skunk's attacks and can use it as setup fodder. Earthquake doesn't make contact and is therefore ideal for dealing with Rocky Helmet variants. Lum Berry is an alternative to Leftovers if you're extremely worried about potential poisoning, although Lefties is generally preferred.
4 Atk Quagsire Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Skuntank: 264-312 (75.8 - 89.6%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 42-51 (10.6 - 12.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 73-87 (18.5 - 22%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 42-49 (10.6 - 12.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Pursuit vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 42-51 (10.6 - 12.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 73-87 (18.5 - 22%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Skuntank Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Quagsire: 42-49 (10.6 - 12.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
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Dugtrio-Alola @ Leftovers
Ability: Tangling Hair
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Iron Head
Sub/Dugtrio is a decent check to Skuntank. OHKOing it with Earthquake and having the possibility to avoid Sucker Punch in a pinch, are the reasons for that. The Choice Scarf Set might be a problem for Dugtrio, however it is able to live one Crunch from full. Thanks to the quad resistence to Rock, it can even live an Adamant Scarf Crunch after Rocks!
252+ Atk Skuntank Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Dugtrio-Alola: 151-178 (71.5 - 84.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Adamant Sucker Punch poses the biggest threat to Dugtrio. So most of the time, you want to Sub to avoid it.
252+ Atk Skuntank Crunch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Dugtrio-Alola: 172-204 (81.5 - 96.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
So after SR Dugtrio still lives. What a defensive monster amiright
Adamant Sucker Punch poses the biggest threat to Dugtrio. So most of the time, you want to Sub to avoid it.
252+ Atk Skuntank Crunch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Dugtrio-Alola: 172-204 (81.5 - 96.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
So after SR Dugtrio still lives. What a defensive monster amiright
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Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 248 HP / 148 Def / 100 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic
Gastrodon is an effective counter to skuntank : careful nature and his EVs in SpDef make him tanking the special skun and his EVs on Def make him resistant to the choice band. Earthquake do a lot of damage and can easily kill him
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 248 HP / 148 Def / 100 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic
Gastrodon is an effective counter to skuntank : careful nature and his EVs in SpDef make him tanking the special skun and his EVs on Def make him resistant to the choice band. Earthquake do a lot of damage and can easily kill him
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Golurk @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Shadow Punch
- Superpower
Shoutouts to former PU leader Taskr for this flame set. Scarf Golurk is able to check Skuntank. As Golurk is running scarf, it is able to outspeed and ohko Skuntank with STAB Earthquake. So what if Golurk finds itself getting 2hko by Sucker Punch (colbur honestly would've been a better check), this is the last remnants of Taskr's wokeness as a PU tier leader. By default, this is a good check. The will of the Brits live on!
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