QC: 0/3
GP: 0/2
+Counters top tier threats like Primal Kyogre(Never 2HKOed, 2HKOs with Grass Knot), Xerneas(Never 2HKOed even at +2, Uses Roar and 2HKOs later with Sludge Bomb), Mega Diancie(2HKOs with Grass Knot), Arceus Water(2HKOs with Grass Knot) and Lugia(inducing status and totally walling).
Some impressive calcs:
+2 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mega Venusaur: 145-171 (39.8 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 SpA Mega Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 184 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas: 236-278 (53.7 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Mega Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Primal Kyogre: 204-242 (50.4 - 59.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Primal Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mega Venusaur in Heavy Rain: 120-142 (32.9 - 39%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO
+Absorbs Toxic because of typing.
+It's not passive since it has 122 base special attack and no It's not outclassed by Ferrothorn and Aegislash since it does (37.5 - 44.4%) to Mega Sableye with Grass Knot and (36.1 - 42.7%) to Mega Salamence with Sludge Bomb. Not to exclude the 30% poison rate on other possible switch ins like Ho-oh, Latis, etc...
+Knocks off the items of Latis and Ho-Oh if Knock Off is used.
+It's good vs Sableye, Lugia, Waterceus, Tyranitar, Blissey so It's good vs Stall unlike Aegi and Ferro totally walled by Sab.
+Doesn't get trapped by Mega Gengar Because Roar.
- Opportunity cost of Mega.
- Free switch in to Latis and Ho-oh if poison doesn't happen and even after Knock Off.
- Set up Bait for Mega Salamence and Rayquaza.
[SET]
name: Special Wall
move 1: Grass Knot
move 2: Sludge Bomb/Knock Off/Toxic
move 3: Roar
move 4: Synthesis
item: Venusaurite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm/Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Grass Knot for 120BP on Primal Kyogre, Arceus Water and Primal Groudon.
- Sludge Bomb for Xerneas and 30% Poison Ratio on Latis, Mence and Ho-Oh.
- Knock off can be used instead of Sludge Bomb to greatly annoys Latis and Ho-oh but Venusaur wont be able to touch Salamence then and he might lose vs some Xerneas sets specially 1 on 1 end game.
- Toxic can be used for a more reliable answer to Latis, Ho-oh and Mence switch ins than Sludge Bomb.
- Roar to avoid being set up bait on anything and to Roar out Xerneas at +2 as well as Mega Gengar.
- Synthesis as only way for recovery.
Set Details
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- Max HP and Max spe def Evs with Calm nature to take minimal damage from Xerneas and Primal Kyogre specially rain boosted Origin Pulse.
- No need for special attack investment since it has strong stabs and 122 base.
- Thick Fat halfs the damage of ice and fire moves.
- Venusaurite to become Mega and acquire the added bulk and special attack.(pretty obvious do i even write that ? :v)
Usage Tips
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- Always switch Venau in on Xerneas since it totally walls it. Doing this would keep your Primal Groudon at high HP.
- Altering between it and Primal Groudon vs Primal Kyogre gives more efficiency than using it alone vs the whale.
- It forces switch outs many times so abuse that to either Hit or Toxic.
- Using it with a Cleric is advised since it might get burned by Scald or by a Will-O-Wisp.
- Versus Stall you should switch it in a lot and pressure Mega Sableye and others.
- Switch it in to remove Toxic Spikes if any.
- Don't Hesitate to Roar in situations where the Pokemon against you might set up and sweep(Groudon, Ekiller) since Venusaur has decent physical bulk too on case the opponent hits.
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- Strong checks for Latis, Ho-Oh, Rayquaza, Mewtwo and Mence are mandatory like Tyranitar or Yveltal and Arceus Water for example.
- It takes a lot off the back of Primal Groudon so you could consider an offensive Primal Groudon set.
- Can be used with hazards to abuse Roar.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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- Power Whip instead of Grass Knot with a sassy nature does more damage to Kyogre.
- Leech Seed can be used to leech switch ins but Knock off/Toxic are superior options.
- More Special attack can be used for better power vs stall but it already has enough power and it needs the bulk to handle rain boosted Origin pulse.
- Sleep Powder can be nice to temporarily shut down switch ins but Ho oh has sleep talk and other moves are more valuable.
Checks and Counters
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**Will o Wisp pokemon** like Mega Sableye or an Arceus form on the switch. Venu would be greatly annoyed by burn.
**Salamence**: It 1hko and can set up on it.
**Ho oh**: Venusaur Can't damage it unless removing it's item or toxicing it. either way it still 1hko venusaur.
**Latias/Latios**: greatly annoyed by knock off but can switch in on it and hits it really hard with Psyshock.
**Mewtwo**: Ohkos it with STAB psichic and takes minimal damage from its hits.
**Rayquaza**: Ohkos or sets up.
** Offensive Yveltal**: 2hkos with oblivion wing while venau can't really damage it.
**Deo-A**: 1hko's it.
