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Project SV OU - Victim of the Week (Week 48: Assault Vest Hisuian Samurott)
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Next up, we'll be seeking to answer the last of OU's newest paradox Pokemon, a threat that initially flew under the radar for many but has recently started to pick up usage both on ladder and in tournament play. How will you take on the crown of Paldea?
Iron Crown @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
Timid Nature
EVs: 32 HP / 244 SpA / 232 Spe
IVs: 20 Atk
- Tachyon Cutter
- Psychic Noise
- Focus Blast
- Volt Switch
A unique offensive profile along with a solid stat distribution give Iron Crown a role as a strong, bulky pivot in OU that can trade favourably in most games, with Tachyon Cutter giving it a strong STAB move that also effectively counter-leads Focus Sash Glimmora with its double-hitting effect. Psychic Noise as Crown's secondary STAB move can devastate walls that would try to switch in on a hit and recover off any damage taken, while Focus Blast hits Dark- and Steel-types that could otherwise take it on, able to be powered up into a massive hit with Tera Fighting. Volt Switch rounds out Iron Crown by really molding it into that role of a pivot, and a 4 attack set wears the Assault Vest almost as well as it does the crown. What will you come up with to parry the twin shotels?
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To answer this, there are no super specific rules regarding this, though I'd like to think it should usually be pretty clear whether something is distinct enough for two sets to be submitted - for example, if one Pokemon has two similar sets that beat the target (such as IDBP Zamazenta & Band Zamazenta or Boots Pult & Specs Pult) I would usually say that they should prob not both be submitted, whereas if two completely different sets get submitted (like Sub Bulk Up Lando-T & Special Rocky Helmet Lando-T) I'd be more open to them both being voted on. Generally, I'd advise to steer clear of Pokemon that have already been submitted, but if you have a completely unique idea that isn't just the same thing with a move or two changed then I love seeing more creativity!
Iron Crown @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
Timid Nature
EVs: 32 HP / 244 SpA / 232 Spe
IVs: 20 Atk
- Tachyon Cutter
- Psychic Noise
- Focus Blast
- Volt Switch
A unique offensive profile along with a solid stat distribution give Iron Crown a role as a strong, bulky pivot in OU that can trade favourably in most games, with Tachyon Cutter giving it a strong STAB move that also effectively counter-leads Focus Sash Glimmora with its double-hitting effect. Psychic Noise as Crown's secondary STAB move can devastate walls that would try to switch in on a hit and recover off any damage taken, while Focus Blast hits Dark- and Steel-types that could otherwise take it on, able to be powered up into a massive hit with Tera Fighting. Volt Switch rounds out Iron Crown by really molding it into that role of a pivot, and a 4 attack set wears the Assault Vest almost as well as it does the crown. What will you come up with to parry the twin shotels?
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Iron Moth @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Discharge
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Wave
Iron Moth is faster and can OHKO with Fire Blast, or 2HKO if Iron Crown teras. Iron Crown can't OHKO it.
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Moth Fire Blast vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 178-210 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Iron Moth: 216-254 (71.7 - 84.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Counter
Ursaluna @ Choice Band
Ability: Bulletproof
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 36 HP / 252 Atk / 80 SpD / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Body Slam / Double Edge
- Headlong Rush
- Fire Punch
- Close Combat
Between Bulletproof and Ground typing, Ursaluna is immune to both of Iron Crown's coverage moves, and neither of Iron Crown's STABs can 2HKO. Headlong Rush is a OHKO even if Iron Crown teras.
252+ Atk Choice Band Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 340-402 (103.3 - 122.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 36 HP / 80 SpD Ursaluna: 170-204 (41.4 - 49.7%) -- approx. 3HKO
Iron Moth @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Discharge
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Wave
Iron Moth is faster and can OHKO with Fire Blast, or 2HKO if Iron Crown teras. Iron Crown can't OHKO it.
252 SpA Choice Specs Iron Moth Fire Blast vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 178-210 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Iron Moth: 216-254 (71.7 - 84.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Ursaluna @ Choice Band
Ability: Bulletproof
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 36 HP / 252 Atk / 80 SpD / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Body Slam / Double Edge
- Headlong Rush
- Fire Punch
- Close Combat
Between Bulletproof and Ground typing, Ursaluna is immune to both of Iron Crown's coverage moves, and neither of Iron Crown's STABs can 2HKO. Headlong Rush is a OHKO even if Iron Crown teras.
252+ Atk Choice Band Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 340-402 (103.3 - 122.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 36 HP / 80 SpD Ursaluna: 170-204 (41.4 - 49.7%) -- approx. 3HKO
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Heatran @ Assault Vest
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Dragon Pulse
Heatran is a check to Iron Crown. With this spread and assault vest, Heatran can always take two focus blasts and survive (there is a small chance you can take 3). This allows it to get off a magma storm, which if it hits, will two hit ko iron crown. You can also tera ground if you are either scared if missing the magma storms will kill you or if you don't want Heatran to get volt switched on. This also means that Iron Crown is potentially 2hit ko'd by earth power. I've always loved assault vest heatran and here it shines.
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Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Gholdengo is a counter to iron crown. With both shadow ball and dazzling gleam, Gholdengo can hit iron crown super effectively no matter if it decides to tera or not. At worst, dazzling gleam is a 3hit ko, so not bad. The best iron crown can do is try to get a 4hit ko with tachyon cutter which is a 12.2% chance. It can however use psychic noise beforehand to make sure ghold can't recover off the damage and that's where the innovation of this set comes in, tera dark. Tera dark allows ghold to briefly blank a psychic noise from iron crown, which means it can recover off some of the damage. Iron Crown is then able to hit it with a focus blast for massive damage, but it will never ohko ghold unless they tera. This is moreso a last ditch effort for ghold, so I'd advise against it. But otherwise, ghold is a stonewall to crown who has to risk getting ko'd if it wants to beat ghold.
Heatran @ Assault Vest
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Dragon Pulse
Heatran is a check to Iron Crown. With this spread and assault vest, Heatran can always take two focus blasts and survive (there is a small chance you can take 3). This allows it to get off a magma storm, which if it hits, will two hit ko iron crown. You can also tera ground if you are either scared if missing the magma storms will kill you or if you don't want Heatran to get volt switched on. This also means that Iron Crown is potentially 2hit ko'd by earth power. I've always loved assault vest heatran and here it shines.
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Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Gholdengo is a counter to iron crown. With both shadow ball and dazzling gleam, Gholdengo can hit iron crown super effectively no matter if it decides to tera or not. At worst, dazzling gleam is a 3hit ko, so not bad. The best iron crown can do is try to get a 4hit ko with tachyon cutter which is a 12.2% chance. It can however use psychic noise beforehand to make sure ghold can't recover off the damage and that's where the innovation of this set comes in, tera dark. Tera dark allows ghold to briefly blank a psychic noise from iron crown, which means it can recover off some of the damage. Iron Crown is then able to hit it with a focus blast for massive damage, but it will never ohko ghold unless they tera. This is moreso a last ditch effort for ghold, so I'd advise against it. But otherwise, ghold is a stonewall to crown who has to risk getting ko'd if it wants to beat ghold.
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Spiritomb @ Spell Tag
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
- Destiny Bond
- Pain Split
I choose fun. Spiritomb actually hits really hard.
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 248 HP / 4 SpD Spiritomb: 146-174 (48.1 - 57.4%) -- approx. 88.7% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Spell Tag Spiritomb Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 374-444 (113.6 - 134.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Using Tera Ghost, Spiritomb can beat Tera Fighting Iron Crown with Poltergeist into Shadow Sneak.
252+ Atk Spell Tag Tera Ghost Spiritomb Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 250-296 (75.9 - 89.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Spell Tag Tera Ghost Spiritomb Shadow Sneak vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 92-110 (27.9 - 33.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO
Spiritomb @ Spell Tag
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Poltergeist
- Shadow Sneak
- Destiny Bond
- Pain Split
I choose fun. Spiritomb actually hits really hard.
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 248 HP / 4 SpD Spiritomb: 146-174 (48.1 - 57.4%) -- approx. 88.7% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Spell Tag Spiritomb Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 374-444 (113.6 - 134.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Using Tera Ghost, Spiritomb can beat Tera Fighting Iron Crown with Poltergeist into Shadow Sneak.
252+ Atk Spell Tag Tera Ghost Spiritomb Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 250-296 (75.9 - 89.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Spell Tag Tera Ghost Spiritomb Shadow Sneak vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 92-110 (27.9 - 33.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO
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Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- Sucker Punch
- Court Change
Alright, Iron Crown - Terastallize and pivot or die.
252 Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 362-428 (110 - 130%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 181-214 (55 - 65%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Cinderace: 237-279 (78.7 - 92.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- Sucker Punch
- Court Change
Alright, Iron Crown - Terastallize and pivot or die.
252 Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 362-428 (110 - 130%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 181-214 (55 - 65%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Cinderace: 237-279 (78.7 - 92.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Landorus-Therian (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
This is one of my favorite Landorus sets of this gen. Mainly because of the surprise factor. Earthquake is a guaranteed 2HKO against tera Fighting, so if your opponent burnt up their Tera Iron Crown can go to the car wash straight away. On the other hand, Lando can't take 2 seperate attacks so he will be my check for this week.
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 178-210 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 188-224 (58.9 - 70.2%) -- approx. 2HKO
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Pink blob activate!
Blissey @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Ground
Calm Nature
- Seismic Toss
- Stealth Rock / Thunder Wave
- Calm Mind
- Soft-Boiled
Iron Crown must be sobbing right now knowing that Blissey can still heal thanks to its Covert Cloak. So Blissey switches in on a STAB Focus Blast, but Soft-Boiled outheals. Whenever Blissey gets the chanse she can use Calm Mind to reduce further damage. And she gets the chance since Iron Crown's most effective move is famously dubbed "Focus Miss".
Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 32 HP Tera Iron Crown: 100-100 (30.3 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 218-258 (33.4 - 39.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. +1 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 146-174 (22.3 - 26.6%) -- 19.2% chance to 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. +2 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 110-132 (16.8 - 20.2%) -- possible 5HKO
244 SpA Tera Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 92-110 (14.1 - 16.8%) -- approx. possible 6HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 69-82 (10.5 - 12.5%) -- possible 8HKO
The king of OU is here to show an average day to the newcomers.
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
This is one of my favorite Landorus sets of this gen. Mainly because of the surprise factor. Earthquake is a guaranteed 2HKO against tera Fighting, so if your opponent burnt up their Tera Iron Crown can go to the car wash straight away. On the other hand, Lando can't take 2 seperate attacks so he will be my check for this week.
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 178-210 (54.1 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 188-224 (58.9 - 70.2%) -- approx. 2HKO
Counter:
Pink blob activate!
Blissey @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Ground
Calm Nature
- Seismic Toss
- Stealth Rock / Thunder Wave
- Calm Mind
- Soft-Boiled
Iron Crown must be sobbing right now knowing that Blissey can still heal thanks to its Covert Cloak. So Blissey switches in on a STAB Focus Blast, but Soft-Boiled outheals. Whenever Blissey gets the chanse she can use Calm Mind to reduce further damage. And she gets the chance since Iron Crown's most effective move is famously dubbed "Focus Miss".
Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 32 HP Tera Iron Crown: 100-100 (30.3 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 218-258 (33.4 - 39.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. +1 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 146-174 (22.3 - 26.6%) -- 19.2% chance to 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. +2 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 110-132 (16.8 - 20.2%) -- possible 5HKO
244 SpA Tera Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 92-110 (14.1 - 16.8%) -- approx. possible 6HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 4 HP / 252+ SpD Blissey: 69-82 (10.5 - 12.5%) -- possible 8HKO
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Hoopa-Unbound @ Assault Vest
Ability: Magician
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Atk / 40 Def / 84 SpA / 92 Spe
Tera Type: Poison
Lonely Nature
- Knock Off
- Psychic
- Drain Punch
- Dark Pulse/Gunk Shot/Hyperspace Fury
I've never been a big fan of Hoopa-U. I really like the small Hoopa, I think it's cute. That changed when I actually used AV Hoopa-Unbound in UU. It did a good job. I was surprised.
Hoopa-U is a counter to Iron Crown. It can knock the AV off and do damage with Psychic (if the Iron Crown clicks tera fighting) or Drain Punch. Gunk Shot would be your coverage to hit fairies but I prefer Dark Pulse/Hyperspace Fury cause Gunk Shot is just so inconsistent. Hoopa-U is immune to Psychic Noise so it can still heal itself with Drain Punch. Poison tera eliminates your Fairy weakness, but I wouldn't click it here.
Hoopa-Unbound @ Assault Vest
Ability: Magician
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Atk / 40 Def / 84 SpA / 92 Spe
Tera Type: Poison
Lonely Nature
- Knock Off
- Psychic
- Drain Punch
- Dark Pulse/Gunk Shot/Hyperspace Fury
I've never been a big fan of Hoopa-U. I really like the small Hoopa, I think it's cute. That changed when I actually used AV Hoopa-Unbound in UU. It did a good job. I was surprised.
Hoopa-U is a counter to Iron Crown. It can knock the AV off and do damage with Psychic (if the Iron Crown clicks tera fighting) or Drain Punch. Gunk Shot would be your coverage to hit fairies but I prefer Dark Pulse/Hyperspace Fury cause Gunk Shot is just so inconsistent. Hoopa-U is immune to Psychic Noise so it can still heal itself with Drain Punch. Poison tera eliminates your Fairy weakness, but I wouldn't click it here.
Hoopa-U:
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 240-284 (72.9 - 86.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 60-71 (18.2 - 21.5%) -- possible 5HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 204-242 (62 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 306-362 (93 - 110%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 92-109 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Iron Crown: 182-216 (55.3 - 65.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Iron Crown: 270-320 (82 - 97.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Iron Crown:
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 84-102 (23.1 - 28%) -- approx. 70.5% chance to 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 100-118 (27.5 - 32.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 67-79 (18.4 - 21.7%) -- possible 5HKO
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 240-284 (72.9 - 86.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Knock Off vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 60-71 (18.2 - 21.5%) -- possible 5HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 204-242 (62 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 306-362 (93 - 110%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
44+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 92-109 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Iron Crown: 182-216 (55.3 - 65.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
84 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 32 HP / 0 SpD Iron Crown: 270-320 (82 - 97.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Iron Crown:
244 SpA Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 84-102 (23.1 - 28%) -- approx. 70.5% chance to 4HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 100-118 (27.5 - 32.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Hoopa-Unbound: 67-79 (18.4 - 21.7%) -- possible 5HKO
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Ogerpon-Wellspring @ Wellspring Mask
Level: 100
Jolly Nature
Tera Type: Water
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Ivy Cudgel
- Power Whip
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
super consistent mon, no need to tera. as you are faster, live any hit, and 2hko with ivy cudgel. focus blast is always crowns strongest move. even when tera doesnt 2hko. you can sd and one shot it or just press cudgel twice.
252 Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 186-219 (56.5 - 66.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Quark Drive Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ogerpon-Wellspring: 166-196 (55.1 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Quark Drive Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ogerpon-Wellspring: 249-294 (82.7 - 97.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Only reason this is not a counter is because if they Focus blast on the switch, you wont live a second one even if you tera
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Araquanid
Araquanid @ Focus Sash
Level: 100
Careful Nature
Tera Type: Ghost
Ability: Water Bubble
EVs: 248 HP / 192 SpD / 68 Spe
- Liquidation
- Leech Life
- Mirror Coat
- Sticky Web
244 SpA Iron Crown Volt Switch vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Araquanid: 90-108 (26.5 - 31.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Araquanid: 73-87 (21.5 - 25.6%) -- 0.5% chance to 4HKO
hit it back with mirror coat and u win. you can also go av araquanid and spam liquidation or go choice band araquanid and kill with liquidiation
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Ogerpon-Wellspring @ Wellspring Mask
Level: 100
Jolly Nature
Tera Type: Water
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Ivy Cudgel
- Power Whip
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
super consistent mon, no need to tera. as you are faster, live any hit, and 2hko with ivy cudgel. focus blast is always crowns strongest move. even when tera doesnt 2hko. you can sd and one shot it or just press cudgel twice.
252 Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 186-219 (56.5 - 66.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Quark Drive Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ogerpon-Wellspring: 166-196 (55.1 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
244 SpA Quark Drive Tera Fighting Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ogerpon-Wellspring: 249-294 (82.7 - 97.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Only reason this is not a counter is because if they Focus blast on the switch, you wont live a second one even if you tera
Counter:
Araquanid
Araquanid @ Focus Sash
Level: 100
Careful Nature
Tera Type: Ghost
Ability: Water Bubble
EVs: 248 HP / 192 SpD / 68 Spe
- Liquidation
- Leech Life
- Mirror Coat
- Sticky Web
244 SpA Iron Crown Volt Switch vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Araquanid: 90-108 (26.5 - 31.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
244 SpA Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Araquanid: 73-87 (21.5 - 25.6%) -- 0.5% chance to 4HKO
hit it back with mirror coat and u win. you can also go av araquanid and spam liquidation or go choice band araquanid and kill with liquidiation
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Ceruledge @ Choice Band
Ability: Weak Armor
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
252+ Atk Choice Band Tera Ghost Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 384-452 (116.7 - 137.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Ceruledge: 93-109 (31.8 - 37.3%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Weak Armor Tera Ghost Ceruledge: 122-146 (41.7 - 50%) -- approx. 0.4% chance to 2HKO
Old Trumps New: Check
Cobalion @ Liechi Berry
Ability: Justified
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Endure
- Reversal
- Quick Attack
- Iron Head
The only significant damage will be Focus Miss, which would come in:
244 SpA Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion: 324-382 (100.3 - 118.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Oh, look, Endure! Berry!
+1 252+ Atk Cobalion Reversal (200 BP) vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 417-492 (126.7 - 149.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Bang Bang Death IG. There you have it.
Ceruledge @ Choice Band
Ability: Weak Armor
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
252+ Atk Choice Band Tera Ghost Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 384-452 (116.7 - 137.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Ceruledge: 93-109 (31.8 - 37.3%) -- 85.9% chance to 3HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Weak Armor Tera Ghost Ceruledge: 122-146 (41.7 - 50%) -- approx. 0.4% chance to 2HKO
Old Trumps New: Check
Cobalion @ Liechi Berry
Ability: Justified
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Endure
- Reversal
- Quick Attack
- Iron Head
The only significant damage will be Focus Miss, which would come in:
244 SpA Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion: 324-382 (100.3 - 118.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Oh, look, Endure! Berry!
+1 252+ Atk Cobalion Reversal (200 BP) vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 417-492 (126.7 - 149.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Bang Bang Death IG. There you have it.
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Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Poison / Ghost
Careful Nature
- Spikes / Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Ruination
Ting-Lu is a check. Its base typing gives it an immunity to both Volt Switch and Psychic Noise, and it's so disgustingly fat that it doesn't even mind Focus Blast that much. This gives Ting-Lu plenty of opportunities to threaten a 2HKO with Earthquake pre-Tera or, at the very least, set up hazards on the predicted switch.
A Tera Fighting-boosted Focus Blast does have a small chance of 2HKOing Ting-Lu from full in return, but this requires Focus Blast to hit multiple times in a row and Ting-Lu to not Terastallize itself in anticipation of such a thing.
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Psychic noise disables bitter bladeCounter
Ceruledge @ Focus Sash/Heavy-Duty Boots/Liechi Berry
Ability: Weak Armor
Tera Type: Ghost/Fire (Irrelevant)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ceruledge: 117-138 (40.2 - 47.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
244 SpA Tera Fighting Iron Crown Tachyon Cutter (2 hits) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Weak Armor Ceruledge: 78-92 (26.8 - 31.6%) -- approx. 4HKO
+2 252+ Atk Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 382-451 (116.1 - 137%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Don't Tera, tank the hit as you enter, tank one more as you SD, Poltergeist. There is an alternative, though:
Do everything normal, when Crown gets the second hit your berry activates, then you Bitter Blade kill and heal off most of the damage.
+3 252+ Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Iron Crown: 391-462 (118.8 - 140.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Old Trumps New: Check
Cobalion @ Liechi Berry
Ability: Justified
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Endure
- Reversal
- Quick Attack
- Iron Head
The only significant damage will be Focus Miss, which would come in:
244 SpA Iron Crown Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion: 324-382 (100.3 - 118.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Oh, look, Endure! Berry!
+1 252+ Atk Cobalion Reversal (200 BP) vs. 32 HP / 0 Def Iron Crown: 417-492 (126.7 - 149.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Bang Bang Death IG. There you have it.
use covert cloak its fixes the issue
Won’t be around to put the voting up until a little later but just want to lyk that this is a check, not a counter - if you switch in on Psychic Noise, you get 3HKOd while you can’t kill back if they Tera, and Weak Armor only procs on physical attacks so they still outspeed. Will take Cobalion as the submitted check unless you specify otherwise ^^Counter
Ceruledge @ Focus Sash/Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Weak Armor
Tera Type: Ghost/Fire (Irrelevant)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Poltergeist
This also kinda struggles as a counter; while it can paralyse Crown and Chilly out on it, it’s unable to 1v1 it itself as it cannot Slack Off and can’t actually kill it before going down to repeated Psychic Noises and a final Volt Switch, and it can’t come in as a free Regen pivot either as Volt Switch outdamages Regenerator - even if coming in on a Psychic Noise, it just Volt Switches out next turn and you’re unable to use Slack Off. Happy to accept either this or Wellspring as a check but ya, unless I’m missing something I don’t think this is a guaranteed matchup for Slowking.Counter:
Slowking
Slowking @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Level: 100
Sassy Nature
Tera Type: Fairy
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
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ill do a diff counter if thats okay, ill swap it to araquanid
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Set modified, thx.
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