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Project Ubers Victim of the Week - Hiatus
- Thread starter Fusion Flare
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skarmory
buzzwole
poliwrath
buzzwole
poliwrath
Check: Groudon
Counter: Buzzwole
UP: Magnezone
Counter: Buzzwole
UP: Magnezone
Skarmory/Buzzwole/Poliwrath
Ok, voting's over, time for new victim! Sorry Churielix i unfortunately wont be counting you because you voted 2 counters and didn't bother to make a change to it even when i PMd you to let you know.
Now for our winner of the checks section.....
GROUDON! Who knew that shedding your Ground weakness would make you such a resilient countermeasure? Congratulations to BasedWhat?
And as for the victor of the counters section..the one...the only...
Buzzwole? Well, I guess I'm in the competition now. Oh well. Grats to me, I suppose.
Anyways...onto our unconventional pick....IS A TIE! Between two premier steels in OU! Kartana and Corviknight!
Now, with such luxurious options, i'll have no choice but to choose by my own hand! And my vote goes to....
KARTANA! I was always a sucker for Ultra Beasts, so why not? Congratulations to FatFighter2!
Everyone mentioned here gets one point!
Ok, now for our next victim, who will surely be yet another well-known name in the metagame of Ubers! Something that has made its niche as a no-nonsense metagame breaker...Something like....Darmanitan-Galar?
Darmanitan-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Gorilla Tactics
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- U-turn
- Flare Blitz
- Rock Slide
welp. monke time it is.
Now for our winner of the checks section.....
GROUDON! Who knew that shedding your Ground weakness would make you such a resilient countermeasure? Congratulations to BasedWhat?
And as for the victor of the counters section..the one...the only...
Buzzwole? Well, I guess I'm in the competition now. Oh well. Grats to me, I suppose.
Anyways...onto our unconventional pick....IS A TIE! Between two premier steels in OU! Kartana and Corviknight!
Now, with such luxurious options, i'll have no choice but to choose by my own hand! And my vote goes to....
KARTANA! I was always a sucker for Ultra Beasts, so why not? Congratulations to FatFighter2!
Everyone mentioned here gets one point!
Ok, now for our next victim, who will surely be yet another well-known name in the metagame of Ubers! Something that has made its niche as a no-nonsense metagame breaker...Something like....Darmanitan-Galar?
Darmanitan-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Gorilla Tactics
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- U-turn
- Flare Blitz
- Rock Slide
welp. monke time it is.
Kyogre again
Kyogre @ Leftovers
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Kyogre in Rain: 102-120 (25.2 - 29.7%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Kyogre Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar in Rain: 297-351 (84.6 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
Most damage this thing does can be easily healed off, meanwhile Scald can just OHKO with a much better chance factoring in burn, making it a counter to Galarian Darmanitan.
Kyogre @ Leftovers
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Kyogre in Rain: 102-120 (25.2 - 29.7%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Kyogre Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar in Rain: 297-351 (84.6 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
Most damage this thing does can be easily healed off, meanwhile Scald can just OHKO with a much better chance factoring in burn, making it a counter to Galarian Darmanitan.
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Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Superpower
gottem
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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Sunsteel Strike
- Morning Sun
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 189-223 (47.4 - 56%) -- 82.4% chance to 2HKO
cant switch into darm but it kills himself by attacking you
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for whom the bell tolls (Bronzong) @ Leftovers
Ability: Heatproof
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Toxic
- Protect
- Body Press
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Heatproof Bronzong: 136-160 (40.2 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 Atk Bronzong Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Darmanitan-Galar: 474-558 (135 - 158.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Get Bronzong'd
Lord Helix (Omastar) @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Spikes
- Scald
- Knock Off
- Protect
Weak peasant Darm-G is nothing compared to the almighty Helix, who with protect, can basically be never broken by Darm-G, and is thus a counter. Once again Lord Helix has saved us from this menace.
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Spikes
- Scald
- Knock Off
- Protect
Weak peasant Darm-G is nothing compared to the almighty Helix, who with protect, can basically be never broken by Darm-G, and is thus a counter. Once again Lord Helix has saved us from this menace.
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 80-95 (23.2 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 67-80 (19.4 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 75-89 (21.8 - 25.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 32-37 (9.3 - 10.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
0 SpA Omastar Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 157-186 (44.7 - 52.9%) -- 27% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 67-80 (19.4 - 23.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 75-89 (21.8 - 25.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Omastar: 32-37 (9.3 - 10.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
0 SpA Omastar Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 157-186 (44.7 - 52.9%) -- 27% chance to 2HKO
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Time for the blob to shine!
FistCucumber (Pyukumuku) @ Leftovers
Ability: Innards Out
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Recover
- Toxic
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 66-78 (21 - 24.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 73-86 (23.2 - 27.3%) -- 62.5% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 62-73 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 78-92 (24.8 - 29.2%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
And... I can't calc counter, but trust me, it does ALOT. Also, FIST CUCUMBER.
FistCucumber (Pyukumuku) @ Leftovers
Ability: Innards Out
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Recover
- Toxic
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 66-78 (21 - 24.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 73-86 (23.2 - 27.3%) -- 62.5% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 62-73 (19.7 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Pyukumuku: 78-92 (24.8 - 29.2%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
And... I can't calc counter, but trust me, it does ALOT. Also, FIST CUCUMBER.
Thanks to Shadow shield and a good bulk Lunala can counter Darmanitan no matter what, criple with Wow or KO them with moongeist beam after rocks damage.
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Shadow Shield Lunala: 120-142 (25.1 - 29.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics burned Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Lunala: 120-142 (25.1 - 29.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
SET:
Lunala @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Shadow Shield
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Roost
- Will-O-Wisp
- Moongeist Beam / Roar
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(the water one)Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: 110-129 (32.2 - 37.8%) -- 95.3% chance to 3HKO
Pair this with Specs Kyorge for a solid wallbreaking core.
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Suicune @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Rest
Counter, Darm-G's best move against Suicune is Rock Slide with a 5HKO. Suicune can Scald in return for a chance to burn and cripple any physical attacker facing it, or Protect to scout moves and burn PP with Pressure, especially against Choice-locked mons like Zacian and Caly-S. 56 Speed EVs let it reach 220 Speed with the rest put into HP and Defense.
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 200+ Def Suicune: 75-88 (18.5 - 21.7%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 200+ Def Suicune: 83-98 (20.5 - 24.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 200+ Def Suicune: 89-105 (22 - 25.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 127-151 (36.1 - 43%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar U-turn vs. 252 HP / 200+ Def Suicune: 83-98 (20.5 - 24.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 200+ Def Suicune: 89-105 (22 - 25.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 127-151 (36.1 - 43%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
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Crunchman
Banned deucer.
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Magma Storm
- Taunt
- Toxic
Check. 4 SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 438-516 (124.7 - 147%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 124-146 (32.1 - 37.8%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery is Darm-G's best move with this set, but you can get flinched (you'd need to get flinched twice) and Darm-G can run earthquake. (Defensive build is a low chance to 4HKO)
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Magma Storm
- Taunt
- Toxic
Check. 4 SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Darmanitan-Galar: 438-516 (124.7 - 147%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Gorilla Tactics Darmanitan-Galar Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 124-146 (32.1 - 37.8%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery is Darm-G's best move with this set, but you can get flinched (you'd need to get flinched twice) and Darm-G can run earthquake. (Defensive build is a low chance to 4HKO)
Ok, now that school's out for me, the voting stage is in for you!
Checks
NDM by CursedStar
Heatran by Crunchman
Counters
Bulky Kyogre by Fc
Lunala by FearNeverDies
Unconventional Picks
scarf moist Urshifu by Heracross2.0
Pyukumuku by ChoiceScarfed
Suicune by rng loser
Omastar by FatFighter2
CB Scizor by Fusion Flare
Heatproof Bronzong by iceblazer
vote 1 check, 1 counter, and 1 UP.
voting ends on Monday.
Checks
Counters
Unconventional Picks
vote 1 check, 1 counter, and 1 UP.
voting ends on Monday.
Check: Heatran
Counter: Bulky Kyogre
UP: CB Scizor
Counter: Bulky Kyogre
UP: CB Scizor
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