Metagame SV OU Metagame Discussion v2 [Update on Post #5186]

[malomyotismon]

I’m gonna run ghost spam the second kingambit gets banned. I’m willing to bet that becomes far and away the most broken form of offense once it’s gone, with ting-Lu becoming the mandatory dark type to run on every team instead

It's not getting banned any time soon lol. It got weaker up to the point we find ourselves at in the meta not stronger

 

[MattC (Banned)]

Celebrating 300 posts and nearly double the reactions. Only 40 times less than the amount Finchinator posted...

Next milestone is 1000 reactions or posts

 

[SnackWasTaken]

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Celebrating 300 posts and nearly double the reactions. Only 40 times less than the amount Finchinator posted...

Next milestone is 1000 reactions or posts

One more post and I’m at 100. A lot of posts in under 3 Months, I’d say. One hundo’s gonna be a good one.

 

[kosecant]

With all the good ghosts rn like gholdengo, Dragapult, skeledirge… and skeledirge….

anything can be a ghost if you try hard enough

 

[Morkal]

Realistically even if Gholdengo gets banned we aren't going to see other defogers outside Corviknight because of the powercreep, Gholdengo getting banned isn't going to make stuff like defog Lurantis OU.

careful with your examples, morkal is always watching

Contrary Tera Dark Lure

Lurantis @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 16 SpA / 56 SpD / 128 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Pollen Puff
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis

- 128 Speed EVs with Timid brings Lurantis up to 173 Speed; outspeeding neutral 104 Spe EV Brute Bonnet, 140 Spe EV Ursaluna, neutral 20 Spe EV Scizor, 0 EV Spe Skeledirge, 0 EV Pelipper/Scizor/Alomomola, along with outspeeding multiple other slower threats such as Garganacl, Glowking and Azumarill.

- Leaf Storm allows Lurantis to boost its SpA by +2 thanks to Contrary and acts as powerful STAB; 16 SpA brings Lurantis up to 200, which is more than enough to enable important KOs at +2 or even without a Leaf Storm boost in some cases. The idea is to Leaf Storm upon something that Lurantis will force out, reach +2, then lure if the threat is appropriate.

Leaf Storm Damage Calculations

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 142-168 (42.9 - 50.7%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 283-334 (85.4 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 288-338 (71.2 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 570-672 (141 - 166.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 302-356 (79.2 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 600-708 (157.4 - 185.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dondozo: 336-396 (66.6 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dondozo: 224-266 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 464-548 (114.8 - 135.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 142-168 (46.2 - 54.7%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 282-333 (91.8 - 108.4%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (105.6 - 125%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (90.3 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Great Tusk: 390-462 (89.8 - 106.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 180-213 (62.2 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 358-423 (123.8 - 146.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 160-189 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 318-375 (99.6 - 117.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 144-169 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 285-336 (74.6 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 159-187 (60.9 - 71.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 315-372 (120.6 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 157-186 (48.6 - 57.5%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 313-370 (96.9 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 224-266 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 446-528 (146.7 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 164-194 (53.9 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 326-386 (107.2 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Samurott-Hisui: 374-444 (116.5 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Slowking: 162-192 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 150-176 (29.1 - 34.2%) -- 99.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 296-350 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Torkoal: 159-187 (46.3 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 84-100 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 76.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 168-198 (55.2 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 288-338 (66.9 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 570-672 (132.5 - 156.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 129-153 (42.8 - 50.8%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 258-304 (85.7 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

- Tera Type Dark allows Lurantis to resist Sucker Punch, Knock Off, and gains additional coverage with Tera Blast Dark which pairs surprisingly well with Pollen Puff and Leaf Storm. Grass/Dark is a potent combination in OU, with Bug being situational but still rounding out coverage nicely against opposing Grass and Dark-type threats that Leaf Storm/Tera Blast Dark can't reliably touch.

Tera Dark + Pollen Puff Damage Calculations

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 186-222 (48.8 - 58.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 372-438 (97.6 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 146-174 (50.1 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 290-344 (99.6 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.1%) -- 44.3% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 212-252 (59.8 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 186-218 (58.6 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 368-434 (116 - 136.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 186-222 (48.9 - 58.4%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 372-438 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (50.1 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (99.6 - 118%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (41.7 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (83 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 176-208 (58.4 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 348-412 (115.6 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 120-142 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 238-282 (73.2 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Meowscarada: 328-388 (111.9 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Meowscarada: 292-348 (99.6 - 118.7%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 146-174 (36.1 - 43%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 290-344 (71.7 - 85.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 146-174 (42.8 - 51%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 294-346 (86.2 - 101.4%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 110-130 (31.3 - 37%) -- 73.5% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 216-256 (61.5 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 134-162 (34 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 270-318 (68.5 - 80.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 120+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 150-176 (38 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

- Synthesis acts as Lurantis's primary way of keeping healthy, while 252 HP with 56 Def/SpD brings Lurantis to 344/230/230 bulk, allowing it to survive potentially game-changing hits (in some cases comfortably) from potent OU threats (with Terastallizing luring potential hits). Leftovers provide passive recovery which can be vital in specific situations. Grass resists vital offensive types along with its Tera Dark resisting priority Sucker Punch + granting a new immunity to Psychic moves.

Defensive Calculations

252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 124-146 (36 - 42.4%) -- 94% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 185-218 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 277-327 (80.5 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 87-102 (25.2 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 184-217 (53.4 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 105-125 (30.5 - 36.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 111-132 (32.2 - 38.3%) -- 2.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 149-176 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 121-144 (35.1 - 41.8%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 147-174 (42.7 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Dondozo Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 47-56 (13.6 - 16.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
4 Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 68-80 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 90-107 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- 10.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 126-149 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- approx. 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 271-321 (78.7 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 68-81 (19.7 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 136-162 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Glimmora Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 135-159 (39.2 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 160-189 (46.5 - 54.9%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Great Tusk Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 152-179 (44.1 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 82-96 (23.8 - 27.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 65-77 (18.8 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 49-58 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 127-150 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Kingambit Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 66-78 (19.1 - 22.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 91-108 (26.4 - 31.3%) -- 17.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 122-144 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 59-69 (17.1 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Meowscarada Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 79-93 (22.9 - 27%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis on a critical hit: 118-139 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- 48.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 108-128 (31.3 - 37.2%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 148-176 (43 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 72-85 (20.9 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 117-138 (34 - 40.1%) -- 33.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 150-177 (43.6 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 244-288 (70.9 - 83.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 116-137 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 27.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- 89.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 40-48 (11.6 - 13.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 82-97 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Black Glasses Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 86-102 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 50-59 (14.5 - 17.1%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 109-129 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 60-71 (17.4 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Guts Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 174-206 (50.5 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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[showdownperson]

If you've been laddering around 1900-2000 lately, you might have noticed a heinous trend going on. I was blessed by god's immaculate light a few days ago and constructed one of my most successful teams yet, which allowed me to break into the top 30 today (proof of peak). Even renowned players have folded to this strategy (or adopted it, albeit just for a few games), I'm talking of course about...

MONOCLAW BABYYYYYYYY

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"So what is monoclaw ?"

You may be familiar with the held item quick claw. It's an item that allows a pokemon holding it to have a 20% chance to move first (in its priority bracket) each turn. At first sight, a complete gimmick, unreliable and a waste of an item. BUT. What if you go... further beyond ? By using 5 quick claw abusers on the same team, you end up having a very high chance to get at least one or two crucial procs each game. These procs will grant you massive advantage whenever they happen, especially if you employ hard hitting abusers such as Iron Hands or Ursaluna. When combining this with a screens setter (in my opinion grimmsnarl is preferable to dragapult in this context as you really enjoy taunt to shut down other leads + the bulk is also nice), you increase the chances to get procs even further.

"But isn't this just luck reliant garbage ?"

Not really, if you build it correctly. Basically you're just making a Screens Bulky Offense team, which is a very dangerous playstyle in its own right, especially in the very HO oriented ladder meta, but replacing all the items with quick claw to abuse the chance of just gaining massive uncounterable advantage each turn, that stacks up with screens and the fact that all your mons are extremely bulky. You should aim to build a team that is prepared to handle all threats in the meta, as you would normally, and which doesn't rely on luck but is simply boosted by it. In that way, even if you don't get any procs at all (which again, is very unlikely since you have 5 abusers and lots of turns to get those procs), you can still win just by playing well. A lot of the featured replays I will provide are actually games where no procs happened.

"Ok, I'm in. What are the mons that work best with this ?"

As stated earlier, you're building Screens Bulky Offense. So you'll obviously need a screen setter, and I've found grimmsnarl to be the best for this, as it matches up well versus a lot of common leads (Especially Samurott-H which is 2HKOed by uninvested Spirit Break and will barely chip grimmsnarl in the process of getting spikes up as you 4x resist ceaseless edge) and has more longevity than Dragapult meaning it can come back in to get screens back up or even kill some weakened mons later in the game.

Because we're leading Grimm most games, we want mons that can cleanly beat the mons that try to abuse it, namely Kingambit. Several mons fit the bill, but the most notable is Iron Hands, which can freely SD up on even +3 gambit behind reflect as its unique fighting/electric double type resists both of gambit's stabs. You are then free to OHKO it with Wild Charge no matter the tera type they turn into should they decide to stay, or just blow something back if they switch. Iron Hands also easily beats all Great Tusks variant when behind screens (yes, even bulk up). You can always pack a tera-type such as Ghost, Fairy or Flying to guarantee this particular match-up.

Other notable mons that switch in on Gambit and scare it out effectively even at +2 or +3 behind reflect include your own Gambit (if you run low kick) and possibly Slither Wing and Copperajah (althought I haven't test them out yet and Iron Hands definitely seems like a better answer than these two.)

All the other mons you want to use follow the same archetype : Extremely bulky when invested in HP, with a set up move and the capacity to OHKO most of the tier after a boost. Here's a quick list of potential abusers, with the ones I succesfully used behind highlighted :

Baxcalibur (Swords Dance), Brute Bonnet (Growth), Crabominable (Bulk Up), Enamorus-Therian (Calm Mind), Glaceon (Calm Mind), Glastrier (Swords Dance), Hoopa-Unbound or Regular (Nasty Plot), Iron Hands (Swords Dance), Iron Thorns (Swords Dance), Kingambit (Swords Dance), Meloetta (Swords Dance or Calm Mind), Rillaboom (Swords Dance), Slither Wing (Bulk Up), Slowbro-Galar (Nasty Plot + Quick Draw for added proc chances), Ursaluna (Swords Dance).

By building your team with such bulky, strong hitting abusers, you can ensure all of these would easily trade for 1 to 2 mons while under screens, and from there on, every turn you'll have a 20% chance to pull ahead and get one more "use" out of your pokemon.

Replay Compendium​

Here's all the replays me and my partner in crime Glowbro's Paradise got with this playstyle. I went ahead and classified them in terms of number of procs, just to show you that the majority of games was not decided by quick claw procs, or not by a statistically abnormal number of them.

0-2 RELEVANT QUICK CLAW PROCS (Normal/Expected Odds)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891372258-40gzvv9g1l2xrg27psakclo0hh54ak4pw vs yestrday
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891581905 vs jeanmilapipe
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891588764-4hpdw3hjgymj5sj8eolr9b6rcdmpditpw vs abr fan 2
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1889947307-26waq3vc4zopcr3glahvkae94mao5zppw vs Storm Zone
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1890421246-iysewotnaso19pqwh4ru80b7iqcdt8opw vs VertXXX
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1890473935-g499y1au6lsnuzfgenzmw46n4rgexu5pw vs LeBarBURR2
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1890484669-kkezjqkru6tfppsotjqxn82522wpoazpw vs VertXXX
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891129416-9mxxuoymezac0v6fhjylxud43ssgy4gpw vs Sufys12 (GRIMMSNARL SHAMONE SPECIAL)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891152028 vs in NY I mollywhop (rain + 0 procs)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891550436-usrzpsrficl6ppq22rsq62xk2k6hwazpw vs Melbourne Weather
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891158079 vs oxbt
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891203031 vs Shawsong (vs stall)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891277166 vs Jontrendline (crit didnt matter, still had other mons to beat cress)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891286991-s7mt326lu2r8n4jyawslnh6n7sle7umpw vs TRIPLE WHAMMY
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891606748-lm3lotd3b1mf0cuuo0ofpow3hdx2np0pw vs VertXXX redux
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891746459-rogmxt1oyrxxfhc8qbqked5itqhu1cgpw WeirdHamster vs Srn
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891773784-04ayf5jvyf5sobqrz5vu9uw6aq1u52opw vs KingGhidorah
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891764451 0ze vs Omari P
https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/battle-gen9ou-1891544074-ucf8nok33kyfb2ngkchspbcxwm41fqtpw vs sponsored by prime

3-4 RELEVANT QUICK CLAW PROCS (Sheisty Odds)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1890429416 vs Swiscool
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891556793 vs machokeartist
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891742020-8tichg9ufpbc1mpplyfgtozlgcmi344pw WeirdHamster vs Gabimaru Hallow


5+ RELEVANT QUICK CLAW PROCS (DEMONIC XXX IMPOSSIBLE ROBBERY ODDS)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891162063-x4l6yi50kenslrm8d5nxvkeisfqt6rupw vs High Impulse
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891615663-q16wb8wn7c3x6z6a6lfbgseucd7hbctpw vs VertXXX reredux
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-1891595478-msxstlx59hcpbgphvxgq710ct7es6wopw vs Ojama (my bro gets a bit too excited, forgive him)

VERT VS STAREAL. IN THE SSNL. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

EDIT : JOEY MADE A VIDEO WITH THIS LOOOL

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You can see the vast majority of these only have a max of 2 procs all over the game, thus proving my point that this kind of team is not luck reliant, but just improved by getting a statiscally normal amount of quick claw procs over the course of a game. With that being said, thanks for reading this and have fun on the ladder :)

POKEPASTE FOR THE OG MONOCLAW I MADE AND USED: https://pokepast.es/0a23290ce52c5817 (If you guys want more specific details on sets and stuff like that I'm planning on maybe rmting this, so stay tuned for that.)

Quick question, what made you do this? Not judging, just asking.

 

[showdownperson]

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Contrary Tera Dark Lure

Lurantis @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 16 SpA / 56 SpD / 128 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Pollen Puff
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis

- 128 Speed EVs with Timid brings Lurantis up to 173 Speed; outspeeding neutral 104 Spe EV Brute Bonnet, 140 Spe EV Ursaluna, neutral 20 Spe EV Scizor, 0 EV Spe Skeledirge, 0 EV Pelipper/Scizor/Alomomola, along with outspeeding multiple other slower threats such as Garganacl, Glowking and Azumarill.

- Leaf Storm allows Lurantis to boost its SpA by +2 thanks to Contrary and acts as powerful STAB; 16 SpA brings Lurantis up to 200, which is more than enough to enable important KOs at +2 or even without a Leaf Storm boost in some cases. The idea is to Leaf Storm upon something that Lurantis will force out, reach +2, then lure if the threat is appropriate.

Leaf Storm Damage Calculations

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 142-168 (42.9 - 50.7%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 283-334 (85.4 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 288-338 (71.2 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 570-672 (141 - 166.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 302-356 (79.2 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 600-708 (157.4 - 185.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dondozo: 336-396 (66.6 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dondozo: 224-266 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 464-548 (114.8 - 135.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 142-168 (46.2 - 54.7%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 282-333 (91.8 - 108.4%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (105.6 - 125%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (90.3 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Great Tusk: 390-462 (89.8 - 106.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 180-213 (62.2 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 358-423 (123.8 - 146.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 160-189 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 318-375 (99.6 - 117.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 144-169 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 285-336 (74.6 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 159-187 (60.9 - 71.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 315-372 (120.6 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 157-186 (48.6 - 57.5%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 313-370 (96.9 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 224-266 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 446-528 (146.7 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 164-194 (53.9 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 326-386 (107.2 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Samurott-Hisui: 374-444 (116.5 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Slowking: 162-192 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 150-176 (29.1 - 34.2%) -- 99.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 296-350 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Torkoal: 159-187 (46.3 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 84-100 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 76.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 168-198 (55.2 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 288-338 (66.9 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 570-672 (132.5 - 156.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 129-153 (42.8 - 50.8%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 258-304 (85.7 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

- Tera Type Dark allows Lurantis to resist Sucker Punch, Knock Off, and gains additional coverage with Tera Blast Dark which pairs surprisingly well with Pollen Puff and Leaf Storm. Grass/Dark is a potent combination in OU, with Bug being situational but still rounding out coverage nicely against opposing Grass and Dark-type threats that Leaf Storm/Tera Blast Dark can't reliably touch.

Tera Dark + Pollen Puff Damage Calculations

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 186-222 (48.8 - 58.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 372-438 (97.6 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 146-174 (50.1 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 290-344 (99.6 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.1%) -- 44.3% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 212-252 (59.8 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 186-218 (58.6 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 368-434 (116 - 136.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 186-222 (48.9 - 58.4%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 372-438 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (50.1 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (99.6 - 118%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (41.7 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (83 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 176-208 (58.4 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 348-412 (115.6 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 120-142 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 238-282 (73.2 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Meowscarada: 328-388 (111.9 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Meowscarada: 292-348 (99.6 - 118.7%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 146-174 (36.1 - 43%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 290-344 (71.7 - 85.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 146-174 (42.8 - 51%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 294-346 (86.2 - 101.4%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 110-130 (31.3 - 37%) -- 73.5% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 216-256 (61.5 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 134-162 (34 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 270-318 (68.5 - 80.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 120+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 150-176 (38 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

- Synthesis acts as Lurantis's primary way of keeping healthy, while 252 HP with 56 Def/SpD brings Lurantis to 344/230/230 bulk, allowing it to survive potentially game-changing hits (in some cases comfortably) from potent OU threats (with Terastallizing luring potential hits). Leftovers provide passive recovery which can be vital in specific situations. Grass resists vital offensive types along with its Tera Dark resisting priority Sucker Punch + granting a new immunity to Psychic moves.

Defensive Calculations

252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 124-146 (36 - 42.4%) -- 94% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 185-218 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 277-327 (80.5 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 87-102 (25.2 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 184-217 (53.4 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 105-125 (30.5 - 36.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 111-132 (32.2 - 38.3%) -- 2.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 149-176 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 121-144 (35.1 - 41.8%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 147-174 (42.7 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Dondozo Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 47-56 (13.6 - 16.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
4 Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 68-80 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 90-107 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- 10.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 126-149 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- approx. 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 271-321 (78.7 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 68-81 (19.7 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 136-162 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Glimmora Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 135-159 (39.2 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 160-189 (46.5 - 54.9%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Great Tusk Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 152-179 (44.1 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 82-96 (23.8 - 27.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 65-77 (18.8 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 49-58 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 127-150 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Kingambit Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 66-78 (19.1 - 22.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 91-108 (26.4 - 31.3%) -- 17.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 122-144 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 59-69 (17.1 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Meowscarada Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 79-93 (22.9 - 27%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis on a critical hit: 118-139 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- 48.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 108-128 (31.3 - 37.2%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 148-176 (43 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 72-85 (20.9 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 117-138 (34 - 40.1%) -- 33.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 150-177 (43.6 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 244-288 (70.9 - 83.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 116-137 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 27.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- 89.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 40-48 (11.6 - 13.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 82-97 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Black Glasses Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 86-102 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 50-59 (14.5 - 17.1%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 109-129 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 60-71 (17.4 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Guts Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 174-206 (50.5 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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MORKAL HAS OFFICIALLY DONE IT, HE'S FINALLY GONE MAD.

 

[MattC (Banned)]

View attachment 530197

Contrary Tera Dark Lure

Lurantis @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 16 SpA / 56 SpD / 128 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Pollen Puff
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis

- 128 Speed EVs with Timid brings Lurantis up to 173 Speed; outspeeding neutral 104 Spe EV Brute Bonnet, 140 Spe EV Ursaluna, neutral 20 Spe EV Scizor, 0 EV Spe Skeledirge, 0 EV Pelipper/Scizor/Alomomola, along with outspeeding multiple other slower threats such as Garganacl, Glowking and Azumarill.

- Leaf Storm allows Lurantis to boost its SpA by +2 thanks to Contrary and acts as powerful STAB; 16 SpA brings Lurantis up to 200, which is more than enough to enable important KOs at +2 or even without a Leaf Storm boost in some cases. The idea is to Leaf Storm upon something that Lurantis will force out, reach +2, then lure if the threat is appropriate.

Leaf Storm Damage Calculations

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 142-168 (42.9 - 50.7%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 283-334 (85.4 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 288-338 (71.2 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 570-672 (141 - 166.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 302-356 (79.2 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 600-708 (157.4 - 185.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dondozo: 336-396 (66.6 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dondozo: 224-266 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 464-548 (114.8 - 135.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 142-168 (46.2 - 54.7%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 282-333 (91.8 - 108.4%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (105.6 - 125%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (90.3 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Great Tusk: 390-462 (89.8 - 106.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 180-213 (62.2 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 358-423 (123.8 - 146.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 160-189 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 318-375 (99.6 - 117.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 144-169 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 285-336 (74.6 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 159-187 (60.9 - 71.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 315-372 (120.6 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 157-186 (48.6 - 57.5%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 313-370 (96.9 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 224-266 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 446-528 (146.7 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 164-194 (53.9 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 326-386 (107.2 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Samurott-Hisui: 374-444 (116.5 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Slowking: 162-192 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 150-176 (29.1 - 34.2%) -- 99.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 296-350 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Torkoal: 159-187 (46.3 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 84-100 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 76.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 168-198 (55.2 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 288-338 (66.9 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 570-672 (132.5 - 156.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 129-153 (42.8 - 50.8%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 258-304 (85.7 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

- Tera Type Dark allows Lurantis to resist Sucker Punch, Knock Off, and gains additional coverage with Tera Blast Dark which pairs surprisingly well with Pollen Puff and Leaf Storm. Grass/Dark is a potent combination in OU, with Bug being situational but still rounding out coverage nicely against opposing Grass and Dark-type threats that Leaf Storm/Tera Blast Dark can't reliably touch.

Tera Dark + Pollen Puff Damage Calculations

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 186-222 (48.8 - 58.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 372-438 (97.6 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 146-174 (50.1 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 290-344 (99.6 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.1%) -- 44.3% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 212-252 (59.8 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 186-218 (58.6 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 368-434 (116 - 136.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 186-222 (48.9 - 58.4%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 372-438 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (50.1 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (99.6 - 118%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (41.7 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (83 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 176-208 (58.4 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 348-412 (115.6 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 120-142 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 238-282 (73.2 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Meowscarada: 328-388 (111.9 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Meowscarada: 292-348 (99.6 - 118.7%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 146-174 (36.1 - 43%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 290-344 (71.7 - 85.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 146-174 (42.8 - 51%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 294-346 (86.2 - 101.4%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 110-130 (31.3 - 37%) -- 73.5% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 216-256 (61.5 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 134-162 (34 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 270-318 (68.5 - 80.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 120+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 150-176 (38 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

- Synthesis acts as Lurantis's primary way of keeping healthy, while 252 HP with 56 Def/SpD brings Lurantis to 344/230/230 bulk, allowing it to survive potentially game-changing hits (in some cases comfortably) from potent OU threats (with Terastallizing luring potential hits). Leftovers provide passive recovery which can be vital in specific situations. Grass resists vital offensive types along with its Tera Dark resisting priority Sucker Punch + granting a new immunity to Psychic moves.

Defensive Calculations

252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 124-146 (36 - 42.4%) -- 94% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 185-218 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 277-327 (80.5 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 87-102 (25.2 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 184-217 (53.4 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 105-125 (30.5 - 36.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 111-132 (32.2 - 38.3%) -- 2.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 149-176 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 121-144 (35.1 - 41.8%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 147-174 (42.7 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Dondozo Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 47-56 (13.6 - 16.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
4 Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 68-80 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 90-107 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- 10.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 126-149 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- approx. 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 271-321 (78.7 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 68-81 (19.7 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 136-162 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Glimmora Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 135-159 (39.2 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 160-189 (46.5 - 54.9%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Great Tusk Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 152-179 (44.1 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 82-96 (23.8 - 27.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 65-77 (18.8 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 49-58 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 127-150 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Kingambit Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 66-78 (19.1 - 22.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 91-108 (26.4 - 31.3%) -- 17.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 122-144 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 59-69 (17.1 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Meowscarada Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 79-93 (22.9 - 27%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis on a critical hit: 118-139 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- 48.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 108-128 (31.3 - 37.2%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 148-176 (43 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 72-85 (20.9 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 117-138 (34 - 40.1%) -- 33.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 150-177 (43.6 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 244-288 (70.9 - 83.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 116-137 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 27.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- 89.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 40-48 (11.6 - 13.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 82-97 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Black Glasses Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 86-102 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 50-59 (14.5 - 17.1%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 109-129 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 60-71 (17.4 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Guts Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 174-206 (50.5 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Contrary Tera Dark Lure

Lurantis @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 16 SpA / 56 SpD / 128 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Pollen Puff
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis

- 128 Speed EVs with Timid brings Lurantis up to 173 Speed; outspeeding neutral 104 Spe EV Brute Bonnet, 140 Spe EV Ursaluna, neutral 20 Spe EV Scizor, 0 EV Spe Skeledirge, 0 EV Pelipper/Scizor/Alomomola, along with outspeeding multiple other slower threats such as Garganacl, Glowking and Azumarill.

- Leaf Storm allows Lurantis to boost its SpA by +2 thanks to Contrary and acts as powerful STAB; 16 SpA brings Lurantis up to 200, which is more than enough to enable important KOs at +2 or even without a Leaf Storm boost in some cases. The idea is to Leaf Storm upon something that Lurantis will force out, reach +2, then lure if the threat is appropriate.

Leaf Storm Damage Calculations

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 142-168 (42.9 - 50.7%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 283-334 (85.4 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 288-338 (71.2 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 570-672 (141 - 166.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 302-356 (79.2 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 600-708 (157.4 - 185.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dondozo: 336-396 (66.6 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dondozo: 224-266 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 464-548 (114.8 - 135.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 142-168 (46.2 - 54.7%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 282-333 (91.8 - 108.4%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (105.6 - 125%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (90.3 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Great Tusk: 390-462 (89.8 - 106.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 180-213 (62.2 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 358-423 (123.8 - 146.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 160-189 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 318-375 (99.6 - 117.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 144-169 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 285-336 (74.6 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 159-187 (60.9 - 71.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 315-372 (120.6 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 157-186 (48.6 - 57.5%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 313-370 (96.9 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 224-266 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 446-528 (146.7 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 164-194 (53.9 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 326-386 (107.2 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Samurott-Hisui: 374-444 (116.5 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Slowking: 162-192 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 150-176 (29.1 - 34.2%) -- 99.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 296-350 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Torkoal: 159-187 (46.3 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 84-100 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 76.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 168-198 (55.2 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 288-338 (66.9 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 570-672 (132.5 - 156.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 129-153 (42.8 - 50.8%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 258-304 (85.7 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

- Tera Type Dark allows Lurantis to resist Sucker Punch, Knock Off, and gains additional coverage with Tera Blast Dark which pairs surprisingly well with Pollen Puff and Leaf Storm. Grass/Dark is a potent combination in OU, with Bug being situational but still rounding out coverage nicely against opposing Grass and Dark-type threats that Leaf Storm/Tera Blast Dark can't reliably touch.

Tera Dark + Pollen Puff Damage Calculations

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 186-222 (48.8 - 58.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 372-438 (97.6 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 146-174 (50.1 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 290-344 (99.6 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.1%) -- 44.3% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 212-252 (59.8 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 186-218 (58.6 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 368-434 (116 - 136.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 186-222 (48.9 - 58.4%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 372-438 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (50.1 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (99.6 - 118%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (41.7 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (83 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 176-208 (58.4 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 348-412 (115.6 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 120-142 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 238-282 (73.2 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Meowscarada: 328-388 (111.9 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Meowscarada: 292-348 (99.6 - 118.7%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 146-174 (36.1 - 43%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 290-344 (71.7 - 85.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 146-174 (42.8 - 51%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 294-346 (86.2 - 101.4%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 110-130 (31.3 - 37%) -- 73.5% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 216-256 (61.5 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 134-162 (34 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 270-318 (68.5 - 80.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 120+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 150-176 (38 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

- Synthesis acts as Lurantis's primary way of keeping healthy, while 252 HP with 56 Def/SpD brings Lurantis to 344/230/230 bulk, allowing it to survive potentially game-changing hits (in some cases comfortably) from potent OU threats (with Terastallizing luring potential hits). Leftovers provide passive recovery which can be vital in specific situations. Grass resists vital offensive types along with its Tera Dark resisting priority Sucker Punch + granting a new immunity to Psychic moves.

Defensive Calculations

252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 124-146 (36 - 42.4%) -- 94% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 185-218 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 277-327 (80.5 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 87-102 (25.2 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 184-217 (53.4 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 105-125 (30.5 - 36.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 111-132 (32.2 - 38.3%) -- 2.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 149-176 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 121-144 (35.1 - 41.8%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 147-174 (42.7 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Dondozo Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 47-56 (13.6 - 16.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
4 Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 68-80 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 90-107 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- 10.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 126-149 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- approx. 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 271-321 (78.7 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 68-81 (19.7 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 136-162 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Glimmora Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 135-159 (39.2 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 160-189 (46.5 - 54.9%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Great Tusk Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 152-179 (44.1 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 82-96 (23.8 - 27.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 65-77 (18.8 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 49-58 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 127-150 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Kingambit Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 66-78 (19.1 - 22.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 91-108 (26.4 - 31.3%) -- 17.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 122-144 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 59-69 (17.1 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Meowscarada Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 79-93 (22.9 - 27%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis on a critical hit: 118-139 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- 48.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 108-128 (31.3 - 37.2%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 148-176 (43 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 72-85 (20.9 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 117-138 (34 - 40.1%) -- 33.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 150-177 (43.6 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 244-288 (70.9 - 83.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 116-137 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 27.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- 89.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 40-48 (11.6 - 13.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 82-97 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Black Glasses Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 86-102 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 50-59 (14.5 - 17.1%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 109-129 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 60-71 (17.4 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Guts Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 174-206 (50.5 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

​

And this, kids, is why you be careful what you wish for.

You just might get it.
Although it would have been really funny if you could somehow slot Defog in there, and truly fulfil the prophecy.

 

[RoyalDispenser]

I remember 10 years ago getting flamed for being noob and using quick claw, bright powder, and focus band.

...who's the noob now, we're talking about banning this shit!

Seriously what the fuck happened, what's this legend27 build with quick claw going around? What's next.. confuse ray?

 

[Pabloaram]

View attachment 530197

Contrary Tera Dark Lure

Lurantis @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 16 SpA / 56 SpD / 128 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Pollen Puff
- Tera Blast
- Synthesis

- 128 Speed EVs with Timid brings Lurantis up to 173 Speed; outspeeding neutral 104 Spe EV Brute Bonnet, 140 Spe EV Ursaluna, neutral 20 Spe EV Scizor, 0 EV Spe Skeledirge, 0 EV Pelipper/Scizor/Alomomola, along with outspeeding multiple other slower threats such as Garganacl, Glowking and Azumarill.

- Leaf Storm allows Lurantis to boost its SpA by +2 thanks to Contrary and acts as powerful STAB; 16 SpA brings Lurantis up to 200, which is more than enough to enable important KOs at +2 or even without a Leaf Storm boost in some cases. The idea is to Leaf Storm upon something that Lurantis will force out, reach +2, then lure if the threat is appropriate.

Leaf Storm Damage Calculations

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 142-168 (42.9 - 50.7%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arcanine-Hisui: 283-334 (85.4 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 288-338 (71.2 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Azumarill: 570-672 (141 - 166.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 302-356 (79.2 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 600-708 (157.4 - 185.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dondozo: 336-396 (66.6 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dondozo: 224-266 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 234-276 (57.9 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 100 SpD Garganacl: 464-548 (114.8 - 135.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 142-168 (46.2 - 54.7%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Glimmora: 282-333 (91.8 - 108.4%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (105.6 - 125%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Great Tusk: 392-464 (90.3 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Great Tusk: 390-462 (89.8 - 106.4%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 180-213 (62.2 - 73.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Iron Valiant: 358-423 (123.8 - 146.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 160-189 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus-Therian: 318-375 (99.6 - 117.5%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 144-169 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 285-336 (74.6 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 159-187 (60.9 - 71.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Pelipper: 315-372 (120.6 - 142.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 157-186 (48.6 - 57.5%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 313-370 (96.9 - 114.5%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 224-266 (73.6 - 87.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 446-528 (146.7 - 173.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 164-194 (53.9 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Rotom-Wash: 326-386 (107.2 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Samurott-Hisui: 374-444 (116.5 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 252+ SpD Slowking: 162-192 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 150-176 (29.1 - 34.2%) -- 99.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 296-350 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Torkoal: 159-187 (46.3 - 54.5%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 84-100 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- 76.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 64 SpD Toxapex: 168-198 (55.2 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 288-338 (66.9 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after burn damage
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 116 HP / 0 SpD Ursaluna: 570-672 (132.5 - 156.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 129-153 (42.8 - 50.8%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcanion: 258-304 (85.7 - 100.9%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

- Tera Type Dark allows Lurantis to resist Sucker Punch, Knock Off, and gains additional coverage with Tera Blast Dark which pairs surprisingly well with Pollen Puff and Leaf Storm. Grass/Dark is a potent combination in OU, with Bug being situational but still rounding out coverage nicely against opposing Grass and Dark-type threats that Leaf Storm/Tera Blast Dark can't reliably touch.

Tera Dark + Pollen Puff Damage Calculations

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 186-222 (48.8 - 58.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculegion: 372-438 (97.6 - 114.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 146-174 (50.1 - 59.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 290-344 (99.6 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.1%) -- 44.3% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 244+ SpD Ceruledge: 212-252 (59.8 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 186-218 (58.6 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Dragapult: 368-434 (116 - 136.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 186-222 (48.9 - 58.4%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Dragapult: 372-438 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (50.1 - 59.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (99.6 - 118%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 158-188 (41.7 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gholdengo: 314-372 (83 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 176-208 (58.4 - 69.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 348-412 (115.6 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 120-142 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Hydreigon: 238-282 (73.2 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Meowscarada: 328-388 (111.9 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Meowscarada: 292-348 (99.6 - 118.7%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 146-174 (36.1 - 43%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 290-344 (71.7 - 85.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 146-174 (42.8 - 51%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Grassy Terrain recovery
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Rillaboom: 294-346 (86.2 - 101.4%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 110-130 (31.3 - 37%) -- 73.5% chance to 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Lurantis Pollen Puff vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Roaring Moon: 216-256 (61.5 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 134-162 (34 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Slowking-Galar: 270-318 (68.5 - 80.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 16 SpA Tera Dark Lurantis Tera Blast vs. 252 HP / 120+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 150-176 (38 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

- Synthesis acts as Lurantis's primary way of keeping healthy, while 252 HP with 56 Def/SpD brings Lurantis to 344/230/230 bulk, allowing it to survive potentially game-changing hits (in some cases comfortably) from potent OU threats (with Terastallizing luring potential hits). Leftovers provide passive recovery which can be vital in specific situations. Grass resists vital offensive types along with its Tera Dark resisting priority Sucker Punch + granting a new immunity to Psychic moves.

Defensive Calculations

252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 124-146 (36 - 42.4%) -- 94% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 185-218 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Arcanine-Hisui Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 277-327 (80.5 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 87-102 (25.2 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 184-217 (53.4 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 105-125 (30.5 - 36.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Phantom Force vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 111-132 (32.2 - 38.3%) -- 2.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Basculegion Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 149-176 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 121-144 (35.1 - 41.8%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 147-174 (42.7 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Dondozo Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 47-56 (13.6 - 16.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
4 Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 68-80 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Def Dondozo Body Press vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 90-107 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- 10.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 126-149 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 132-156 (38.3 - 45.3%) -- approx. 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 271-321 (78.7 - 93.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 68-81 (19.7 - 23.5%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 136-162 (39.5 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Glimmora Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 51-60 (14.8 - 17.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Power Gem vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 135-159 (39.2 - 46.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Glimmora Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 160-189 (46.5 - 54.9%) -- 9.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Great Tusk Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 69-82 (20 - 23.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 84-99 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 152-179 (44.1 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 82-96 (23.8 - 27.9%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO

252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 65-77 (18.8 - 22.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 49-58 (14.2 - 16.8%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 127-150 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Kingambit Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 66-78 (19.1 - 22.6%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Kingambit Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 91-108 (26.4 - 31.3%) -- 17.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 122-144 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 Atk Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 59-69 (17.1 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Meowscarada Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 79-93 (22.9 - 27%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis on a critical hit: 118-139 (34.3 - 40.4%) -- 48.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 108-128 (31.3 - 37.2%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 76-90 (22 - 26.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 4 SpA Mew Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 148-176 (43 - 51.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 72-85 (20.9 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 117-138 (34 - 40.1%) -- 33.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis in Rain: 150-177 (43.6 - 51.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pelipper Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 244-288 (70.9 - 83.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 116-137 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 27.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 96-114 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- 89.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 63-75 (18.3 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 40-48 (11.6 - 13.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252 Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 82-97 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Black Glasses Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Tera Dark Lurantis: 86-102 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 50-59 (14.5 - 17.1%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Tera Dark Lurantis: 109-129 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 60-71 (17.4 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 56 SpD Lurantis: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Guts Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 56 Def Lurantis: 174-206 (50.5 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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OU Master Chief Morkal did it again!! 5 words: Crack

 

[ant4456]

Not sure why the discussion on hazards went from "wow this is dogshit" to "nah you guys are wrong, it isn't even that bad! it's all HO hazard stack against each other anyways, the teamstyles least effected!" and finally to "actually it only lets one very viable Pokemon be able to defog, crucially a Pokemon that could help the tier out a lot, we should accept Gholdengo as is!"

Especially since its a Rapid Spin blocker. I will reiterate for the third time:

Tusks. Is not. A good. Hazard remover. It's not a good spinner, it needs to win several predictions in order to win the hazard game, and the influx of Pokemon like Tera Ghost Ting-Lu can make it basically impossible.

"Hazard stack has always been good"

It was always something that you used dedicated slots on your team to do, and to prevent a spinner, you needed to dedicate a slot to a Pokemon weak to Pursuit, in which several generations every team has. In Gens 3 and 4 you had to dedicate slots to hazard setters that were generally very exploitable.

Before I go on here, Stealth Rocks is not really stacking. It is obviously fine and normal to be able to get a Stealth Rocks up. The main issue is Spike stacking being easy.

Then Gen 5 gave us one of the best spinners ever.

Then in Gen 6, with the Defog buff, even though it existed, most users were bad and so it still did not entirely take off. Excadrill still helped a lot.

For reference, OU had 2 Pokemon with Spikes. One is Ferrothorn, HP Fire food, and Skarmory, Magnet Pull / Any Spatk Food.

Gen 7 was when Defog truly took off, specifically USUM tutor, but even without it was not a major deal.

It had 3 Spikers, adding Greninja after its Gen 6 stint in Ubers.

Gen 8 brought HDB, yadda yadda yadda

Two Pokemon with Spikes. Ferrothorn and Mew.

Gen 9 has 5 (by usage) Pokemon with Spikes. Most of which use it commonly.

One of these is Glimmora, one of the best hazard setters of all-time.

Then we must include Sam-Hrott, which can attack and get Spikes on the same turn!

Fuck, you Rapid Spin a Glimmora? Toxic Spikes baby! Woooooo!

Hazard stacking has never been so easy. So hard to punish. It used to feel good when I got 2+ Spikes on an opponent and Rocks in old gens because that was an accomplishment that I actually got a great, not entirely common reward of. I couldn't block Defog I only was able to deter it with good, aggressive plays and Defiant Bisharp, who wasn't unstoppable or anything. Yes strong, but not like it immediately owned your team; and besides, a good one time prediction or simply being able to choose your poison changed how hazards played.

Now it's this

0 Atk Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gholdengo: 184-218 (58.4 - 69.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Predict with EQ in a meta filled with Flying Types right now, fucker! Don't you dare make a middleground play!
Gholdengo used Recover!

Gholdengo Terastilized into a Flying-Type

Ting-Lu Terastilized into a Ghost-Type
0 Atk Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tera Ghost Ting-Lu: 146-172 (28.4 - 33.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

It is disingenuous to act like this generation is not the worst it has ever been in OU

 

[Pabloaram]

I remember 10 years ago getting flamed for being noob and using quick claw, bright powder, and focus band.

...who's the noob now, we're talking about banning this shit!

Seriously what the fuck happened, what's this legend27 build with quick claw going around? What's next.. confuse ray?

Delibird Heart reach high ladder spaming monoclaw teams. That team was used in SSNL and both Pokeaimmd and njnp streamed so got tracktion that something as uncopetitive as King Rock is still availible in OU

 

[Morkal]

Extend it. It wont be a Morkal post without the 3 page essay on how Cetoddle is OU viable

Don't worry, my next essay-length post will be something I've been working on since the beginning of Gen 9

Delelelele whooooooooooop

As for Quick Claw - I've never been a fan of it, even in previous generations. It always felt like a mini-coin flip and, especially in the case of monoclaw rising right now, enables a permanent match-long RNG measure that can only be solved with relentless Knock Off usage or Trick. It's not that it's outright broken, it's just uncompetitive in an aggravating way.

 

[cyrtie]

Looking forward to tier shifts, the lower tiers have painstakingly waited to get some new toys, and I to see how things end up. Let us see if Garchomp ends up in UU

 

[MattC (Banned)]

Looking forward to tier shifts, the lower tiers have painstakingly waited to get some new toys, and I to see how things end up. Let us see if Garchomp ends up in UU

Treads is STILL OU bro. It's fucking mid and some low tier attachment is forcing people into using it

 

[SnackWasTaken]

POST #100

THE KEY POINTS
Roaring Moon is a Pokémon who was crazy pre-home, yet I’ve only played against once in my post-Home experience. How strange, especially when you consider:
-Roaring Moon outspeeds and, with the Ro setup, OHKO’s what could have otherwise be considered checks: notably Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and everything below. Iron Valiant and Enamorus being as dominant as they are right now makes this huge.
-Roaring Moon can pick what its excellent-for-sweeping ability, photosynthesis, boosts because of its stat distribution. 139 ATK and 119 SPE are very flexible and close to each other. With a positive speed nature and max EV’s in both aforementioned stats, it’s attack and speed become 377 and 370, respectively.
-Roaring Moon has surprisingly decent special bulk, with 105 HP and 101 SPD, it can live even a lot of super effective special attacks.
-Roaring Moon may have several weaknesses, but Tera can flip them all into resists. If you save your Tera for mid to late game, this is a match winner.
-Two of the only true Roaring Moon counters, Zama-H and Sneasler, are on the radar. Zama-H is literally being suspected as we speak. A ban could take Roaring Moon’s power even higher.
-I’m not even out of things to say. Roaring Moon has great coverage, such as Scale Shot/Outrage and Plenty of dark moves for STAB, Acrobatics to complement Booster Energy, EQ, Stone Edge, Iron Head, and Brick Break. Just to name a few.

THE CALCS

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Iron Valiant: 532-628 (184 - 217.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO


+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 186-220 (46.6 - 55.1%) -- 68.4% chance to 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Enamorus: 327-385 (113.1 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Protosynthesis Great Tusk: 226-266 (52 - 61.2%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 248+ Def Landorus-Therian: 207-244 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Skeledirge: 258-306 (62.7 - 74.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 252 Def Kingambit: 316-372 (92.6 - 109%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gholdengo: 398-470 (105.2 - 124.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 116 HP / 0 Def Ursaluna: 256-303 (59.5 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

THE SET

Roaring Moon @ Booster Energy/Loaded Dice
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel/Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics/Outrage/Scale Shot
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake/Iron Head
- Throat Chop/Iron Head
Tips:
-Loaded Dice is a niche compared to Booster Energy
-If Running Loaded Dice, always run Scale Shot
-Don’t run Tera Flying or Booster Energy without Acrobatics
-Don’t run Iron Head without Tera Steel
-This is just a base set I made, optimized (mostly). Make any changes you want!

SUMMARY
Roaring Moon’s sheer excellence doesn’t match its lower usage,especially since it can brute force through its counters with one DD. Use Roaring Moon guys, and please tell me if you found this helpful!! I love how active this community of Pokefans is.

100 POSTS WOOOHOO​

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[SnackWasTaken]

POST #100

THE KEY POINTS
Roaring Moon is a Pokémon who was crazy pre-home, yet I’ve only played against once in my post-Home experience. How strange, especially when you consider:
-Roaring Moon outspeeds and, with the Ro setup, OHKO’s what could have otherwise be considered checks: notably Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and everything below. Iron Valiant and Enamorus being as dominant as they are right now makes this huge.
-Roaring Moon can pick what its excellent-for-sweeping ability, photosynthesis, boosts because of its stat distribution. 139 ATK and 119 SPE are very flexible and close to each other. With a positive speed nature and max EV’s in both aforementioned stats, it’s attack and speed become 377 and 370, respectively.
-Roaring Moon has surprisingly decent special bulk, with 105 HP and 101 SPD, it can live even a lot of super effective special attacks.
-Roaring Moon may have several weaknesses, but Tera can flip them all into resists. If you save your Tera for mid to late game, this is a match winner.
-Two of the only true Roaring Moon counters, Zama-H and Sneasler, are on the radar. Zama-H is literally being suspected as we speak. A ban could take Roaring Moon’s power even higher.
-I’m not even out of things to say. Roaring Moon has great coverage, such as Scale Shot/Outrage and Plenty of dark moves for STAB, Acrobatics to complement Booster Energy, EQ, Stone Edge, Iron Head, and Brick Break. Just to name a few.

THE CALCS

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Iron Valiant: 532-628 (184 - 217.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO


+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 186-220 (46.6 - 55.1%) -- 68.4% chance to 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Enamorus: 327-385 (113.1 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Protosynthesis Great Tusk: 226-266 (52 - 61.2%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 248+ Def Landorus-Therian: 207-244 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Skeledirge: 258-306 (62.7 - 74.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 252 Def Kingambit: 316-372 (92.6 - 109%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gholdengo: 398-470 (105.2 - 124.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 116 HP / 0 Def Ursaluna: 256-303 (59.5 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

THE SET

Roaring Moon @ Booster Energy/Loaded Dice
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel/Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics/Outrage/Scale Shot
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake/Iron Head
- Throat Chop/Iron Head
Tips:
-Loaded Dice is a niche compared to Booster Energy
-If Running Loaded Dice, always run Scale Shot
-Don’t run Tera Flying or Booster Energy without Acrobatics
-Don’t run Iron Head without Tera Steel
-This is just a base set I made, optimized (mostly). Make any changes you want!

SUMMARY
Roaring Moon’s sheer excellence doesn’t match its lower usage,especially since it can brute force through its counters with one DD. Use Roaring Moon guys, and please tell me if you found this helpful!! I love how active this community of Pokefans is.

100 POSTS WOOOHOO​

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[TH1N3 H4MM3R]

Zama-H is literally being suspected as we speak. A ban could take Roaring Moon’s power even higher.

the suspect test ended and it didn't get banned

 

[SnackWasTaken]

the suspect test ended and it didn't get banned

Yeah I wrote a lot of this like a week ago

 

[Joseph Gomes]

POST #100

THE KEY POINTS
Roaring Moon is a Pokémon who was crazy pre-home, yet I’ve only played against once in my post-Home experience. How strange, especially when you consider:
-Roaring Moon outspeeds and, with the Ro setup, OHKO’s what could have otherwise be considered checks: notably Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and everything below. Iron Valiant and Enamorus being as dominant as they are right now makes this huge.
-Roaring Moon can pick what its excellent-for-sweeping ability, photosynthesis, boosts because of its stat distribution. 139 ATK and 119 SPE are very flexible and close to each other. With a positive speed nature and max EV’s in both aforementioned stats, it’s attack and speed become 377 and 370, respectively.
-Roaring Moon has surprisingly decent special bulk, with 105 HP and 101 SPD, it can live even a lot of super effective special attacks.
-Roaring Moon may have several weaknesses, but Tera can flip them all into resists. If you save your Tera for mid to late game, this is a match winner.
-Two of the only true Roaring Moon counters, Zama-H and Sneasler, are on the radar. Zama-H is literally being suspected as we speak. A ban could take Roaring Moon’s power even higher.
-I’m not even out of things to say. Roaring Moon has great coverage, such as Scale Shot/Outrage and Plenty of dark moves for STAB, Acrobatics to complement Booster Energy, EQ, Stone Edge, Iron Head, and Brick Break. Just to name a few.

THE CALCS

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Iron Valiant: 532-628 (184 - 217.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO


+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 186-220 (46.6 - 55.1%) -- 68.4% chance to 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Enamorus: 327-385 (113.1 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Protosynthesis Great Tusk: 226-266 (52 - 61.2%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 248+ Def Landorus-Therian: 207-244 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Skeledirge: 258-306 (62.7 - 74.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 252 Def Kingambit: 316-372 (92.6 - 109%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gholdengo: 398-470 (105.2 - 124.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+1 252 Atk Protosynthesis Roaring Moon Crunch vs. 116 HP / 0 Def Ursaluna: 256-303 (59.5 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

THE SET

Roaring Moon @ Booster Energy/Loaded Dice
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel/Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics/Outrage/Scale Shot
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake/Iron Head
- Throat Chop/Iron Head
Tips:
-Loaded Dice is a niche compared to Booster Energy
-If Running Loaded Dice, always run Scale Shot
-Don’t run Tera Flying or Booster Energy without Acrobatics
-Don’t run Iron Head without Tera Steel
-This is just a base set I made, optimized (mostly). Make any changes you want!

SUMMARY
Roaring Moon’s sheer excellence doesn’t match its lower usage,especially since it can brute force through its counters with one DD. Use Roaring Moon guys, and please tell me if you found this helpful!! I love how active this community of Pokefans is.

100 POSTS WOOOHOO


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If anything Moon has become worse, since both Sneasler and Zamazenta are top 10 mons easily, and they outspeed and OHKO Moon .

 

[DaddyBuzzwole]

I remember 10 years ago getting flamed for being noob and using quick claw, bright powder, and focus band.

...who's the noob now, we're talking about banning this shit!

Seriously what the fuck happened, what's this legend27 build with quick claw going around? What's next.. confuse ray?

y'know, now that i think about it, a pretty decent number of mons do get confuse ray…

and confusion has a higher chance to proc than quick claw or a scald burn…

 

[658Greninja]

Not sure why the discussion on hazards went from "wow this is dogshit" to "nah you guys are wrong, it isn't even that bad! it's all HO hazard stack against each other anyways, the teamstyles least effected!" and finally to "actually it only lets one very viable Pokemon be able to defog, crucially a Pokemon that could help the tier out a lot, we should accept Gholdengo as is!"

Especially since its a Rapid Spin blocker. I will reiterate for the third time:

Tusks. Is not. A good. Hazard remover. It's not a good spinner, it needs to win several predictions in order to win the hazard game, and the influx of Pokemon like Tera Ghost Ting-Lu can make it basically impossible.

"Hazard stack has always been good"

It was always something that you used dedicated slots on your team to do, and to prevent a spinner, you needed to dedicate a slot to a Pokemon weak to Pursuit, in which several generations every team has. In Gens 3 and 4 you had to dedicate slots to hazard setters that were generally very exploitable.

Before I go on here, Stealth Rocks is not really stacking. It is obviously fine and normal to be able to get a Stealth Rocks up. The main issue is Spike stacking being easy.

Then Gen 5 gave us one of the best spinners ever.

Then in Gen 6, with the Defog buff, even though it existed, most users were bad and so it still did not entirely take off. Excadrill still helped a lot.

For reference, OU had 2 Pokemon with Spikes. One is Ferrothorn, HP Fire food, and Skarmory, Magnet Pull / Any Spatk Food.

Gen 7 was when Defog truly took off, specifically USUM tutor, but even without it was not a major deal.

It had 3 Spikers, adding Greninja after its Gen 6 stint in Ubers.

Gen 8 brought HDB, yadda yadda yadda

Two Pokemon with Spikes. Ferrothorn and Mew.

Gen 9 has 5 (by usage) Pokemon with Spikes. Most of which use it commonly.

One of these is Glimmora, one of the best hazard setters of all-time.

Then we must include Sam-Hrott, which can attack and get Spikes on the same turn!

Fuck, you Rapid Spin a Glimmora? Toxic Spikes baby! Woooooo!

Hazard stacking has never been so easy. So hard to punish. It used to feel good when I got 2+ Spikes on an opponent and Rocks in old gens because that was an accomplishment that I actually got a great, not entirely common reward of. I couldn't block Defog I only was able to deter it with good, aggressive plays and Defiant Bisharp, who wasn't unstoppable or anything. Yes strong, but not like it immediately owned your team; and besides, a good one time prediction or simply being able to choose your poison changed how hazards played.

Now it's this

0 Atk Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gholdengo: 184-218 (58.4 - 69.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Predict with EQ in a meta filled with Flying Types right now, fucker! Don't you dare make a middleground play!
Gholdengo used Recover!

Gholdengo Terastilized into a Flying-Type

Ting-Lu Terastilized into a Ghost-Type
0 Atk Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tera Ghost Ting-Lu: 146-172 (28.4 - 33.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

It is disingenuous to act like this generation is not the worst it has ever been in OU

I can’t disagree with the notion that spikes are the best they’ve ever been due to a combination of increased distribution of Spikes and less distribution of Defog. Though I disagree hat Spikes this gen are close to impossible to deal with as you might claim.

While Ghold can 1v1 Tusk if it decides to click Tera Flying, it comes with a cost. Assuming Tusk can come back in later, you now lost the ability to spinblock Tusk if it is your only ghost. Plus offensive variants might read Tera Flying and click Ice Spinner.

There are other ways of playing around hazards besides Tusk.

One way is to keep up offense pressure and momentum vs a team to prevent the spike setter from safely getting up hazards or too many hazards in the first place. There are other means of preventing hazards like Taunt. One of my favorite and underrated ways of dealing with hazard stacking is Taunt RH Torn-T. Shuts down Ting-Lu, and other common hazard setters. I like Tera Grass G-Knot to snipe Samu and Garg. It isn’t just Torn, you’d be surprised with how many OU staples get Taunt.

Spikes can’t hurt you if you’re immune to them. Yep, that’s right I’m bringing up Superman teams for the billionlionth time in a discussion about Ghold or Spikes. The term Superman referring to teams consisting of mostly spike immune Pokes, which was coined in ADV with the use of Pokemon like Skarm, Zapdos, Claydol, Aero, Molt, etc. In SV, Home gifted us with several spike immune Pokes such as Zapdos, Torn, and Enamorus. Boots from last gen also opens up your options even further by adding more type diversity in these teams.

As for Ghold, personally I think players have done a good job adapting to it. Valiant is running Knock more often, we’re seeing more Tera Steel Enam and Valiant, Gambit continuing to do Gambit things, Samu being a decent check, and Sneasler carrying Tera Ghost/Dark/Ground to snipe it.

Overall, despite issues with the balance of the metagame, I am having more fun with it then I did Pre-Home.

 

[WildWave]

Survey is now up

 

[awyp]

Survey is now up

Notable things I put down

Retest for a Volc at 5

Gambit 4/5, and Sneasler 5/5.

Quick Claw needs to be QB