Project Victim Of The Week | Week 35: Absol

Scept outspeeds +1, if scrafty is chipped you can click leafstorm, if not hope focus blast hits.
Sceptile @ Choice Specs
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Focus Blast
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Rock]


252 SpA Choice Specs Sceptile Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Scrafty: 300-354 (110.7 - 130.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Sceptile Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Scrafty: 244-288 (90 - 106.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
 
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Vikavolt @ Buginium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 76 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bug Buzz
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch

Vikavolt resists Drain Punch and Iron Tail while eating Knock Off since it's holding Buginium Z. Savage Spin-Out OHKOs. (EVs to outspeed Relaxed Toad)

252 Atk Scrafty Knock Off vs. 76 HP / 0 Def Vikavolt: 91-108 (28.9 - 34.3%) -- 2.9% chance to 3HKO
+1 252 Atk Scrafty Knock Off vs. 76 HP / 0 Def Vikavolt: 135-160 (42.9 - 50.9%) -- 3.1% chance to 2HKO
+1 252 Atk Scrafty Corkscrew Crash (180 BP) vs. 76 HP / 0 Def Vikavolt: 124-147 (39.4 - 46.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Vikavolt Savage Spin-Out (175 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Scrafty: 301-355 (111 - 130.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 

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Medicham @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Pure Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Zen Headbutt
- Thunder Punch
- Trick

Pretty straight-forward check; it doesn't die from anything Scrafty has while unboosted, so you can safely switch in on it, either on a knock off, drain punch, or Dragon Dance, and then outspeed and OHKO it with High Jump Kick the next turn. Only a check, not a counter.
 
Whimsicott @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Switcheroo
Pretty simple moonblast ohkoes scrafty and it cant ohko it back with regular iron tail on the switch without a boost or the z move. It is a check and not a counter
Calcs: 252 Atk Scrafty Iron Tail vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Whimsicott: 194-230 (74.3 - 88.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Pixie Plate Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Scrafty: 472-556 (174.1 - 205.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 


Emboar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
- Sleep Talk

Check. You can switch it in directly as it can live any unboosted attack from Scrafty and then you outspeed and OHKO with Superpower.

Scrafty vs Emboar: 252 Atk Scrafty Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Emboar: 135-160 (37.3 - 44.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Emboar vs Scrafty: 252 Atk Emboar Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 336-396 (123.9 - 146.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 

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Dodrio as a check



Dodrio @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Early Bird
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Return
- Jump Kick
- Knock Off / Pursuit

Although Dodrio doesn't really enjoy taking a hit from even unboosted Scrafty, it can tank almost any hit from Scrafty at full and without Stealth Rocks if it needs to (HJK has a very little chance to KO, needs absolute max roll). Scarf Dodrio can outspeed even +2 Speed Scrafty and KO it with Brave Bird.

252 Atk Dodrio Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 308-366 (113.6 - 135%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Scrafty Corkscrew Crash (180 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dodrio: 204-240 (78.1 - 91.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Scrafty High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dodrio: 220-261 (84.2 - 100%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
 
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Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Transform

Easy check, just transforms to Scrafty outspeeds it and OHKO's it with the Fighting move and can then even sweep as well.
 
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Earth
Whimsicott @ Pixie Plate
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball
- U-turn
- Encore

Makeishura
Pyukumuku @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Swagger
- Soak
- Recover
- Toxic

Fragmented
Delphox @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psyshock
- Grass Knot

Laurens
Granbull

Martin
Passimian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Receiver
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide

Quziel
Vileplume @ Poisonium Z
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Moonblast
- Synthesis

Neomn
Sceptile @ Choice Specs
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Focus Blast
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Rock]

PursuitOfHappiny
Vikavolt @ Buginium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 76 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Bug Buzz
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Volt Switch

Shadestep
Medicham @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Pure Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Zen Headbutt
- Thunder Punch
- Trick

Clefi
Whimsicott @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Switcheroo

SANJAY
Emboar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
- Sleep Talk

askov
Dodrio @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Early Bird
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Return
- Jump Kick
- Knock Off / Pursuit

Jarii
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Transform


This week we're going with the most used Pokemon in the Smogon Snake tour, Whimsicott.



Whimsicott @ Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Grass Knot
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground / Switcheroo
 

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Audino @ Audinite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Wish
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Toxic / Calm Mind

Basically takes nothing from Whimsicott and is able to either Toxic it or Set up on it, also easy gets Whimsi to chip itself if it's Life Orb and not Choice Specs.
252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Audino-Mega: 135-160 (32.9 - 39%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO
 

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Magmortar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 192 SpA / 92 SpD / 224 Spe
Mild Nature
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Thunderbolt
- Earthquake

While AV Magmortar has dropped off since last gen, facing heavy competition from Incineroar (checks Delphox better, higher physical bulk, more freedom to invest in HP etc.) in the role of Fire-type tank, it still carves a niche over it thanks to its higher Speed stat, better coverage+special firepower, lack of fear of Switcharoo Whimsicott and resistance to Moonblast (allows it to switch into Moonblast from Specs variants twice with SR up instead of once like is the case with Incineroar). The listed SpD EVs allow Magmortar to take two Hidden Power Grounds from modest Specs Whimsicott and the Speed investment allows it to outrun modest Vanilluxe and OHKO it with Fire Blast before it can fire off a second HP Ground.

252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 92 SpD Assault Vest Magmortar: 78-94 (26.8 - 32.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 92 SpD Assault Vest Magmortar: 52-62 (17.8 - 21.3%) -- possible 5HKO (2*(25+21.3)=93.6)
252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Incineroar: 120-142 (30.4 - 36%) -- 48.8% chance to 3HKO (2*(25+30)=110)
 
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Togedemaru @ Leftovers
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Zing Zap
- Wish
- Spiky Shield
- Toxic

Toge can easily Toxic stall Whimsi as it takes little damage from its moves bar HP Ground but you can scout that with Spiky Shield. Switcheroo is annoying but it's kinda uncommon so uhhh.

252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Hidden Power Ground vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Togedemaru: 248-292 (74.2 - 87.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
 
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Vileplume @ Black Sludge
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Sleep Powder

Vileplume as a check. Even with no SpDef investment it can take one specs Psychic from Whims, while Sludge Bomb KOs back.
 

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Delphox @ Firium Z
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Fire Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot

Delphox can check Whimsicott because it can take a hit from Whimsicott decently well (Stealth Rocks and HP Ground can hurt tho) and doesn't fear Switcheroo. It can either KO Whimsicott with Fire Blast or set-up on the predicted switch.

252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Delphox: 81-96 (27.8 - 32.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Delphox: 138-164 (47.4 - 56.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Delphox Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott: 414-488 (158.6 - 186.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Scyther @ Eviolite
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- Roost
Scyther can’t be 2hko by any of whimsicott moves. The most damaging move Whim can do is Moonblast, which is a 3hko but Scyther can roost it off. Scyther have a chance to ohko Whim with Aerial Ace without a boost.
252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Scyther: 114-136 (33.2 - 39.6%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO

252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Scyther: 132-156 (38.4 - 45.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

8 Atk Technician Scyther Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Whimsicott: 242-288 (92.7 - 110.3%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
 
reserving scyther
edit: nvm lol
reserving golbat instead


Golbat @ Eviolite
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Defog
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- U-turn

With Golbat being able to take any hit from Whimsicott even a specs Psychic and fire back a very hard hitting Brave Bird its able to beat Whimsicott.

0 Atk Golbat Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Whimsicott: 246-290 (94.2 - 111.1%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Golbat: 122-144 (34.4 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
 
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Ferroseed @ Eviolite
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Gyro Ball

Ferroseed is able to take literally any move that Whimsicott has without taking much damage at all, and nearly OHKOs it with Gyro Ball, while still being able to set up Spikes against it.
252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Ferroseed: 55-64 (18.9 - 21.9%) -- possible 5HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Hidden Power Ground vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Ferroseed: 45-55 (15.4 - 18.9%) -- possible 6HKO
0 Atk Ferroseed Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Whimsicott: 216-254 (82.7 - 97.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 

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Incineroar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpA
Brave Nature
- Darkest Lariat
- Fire Blast
- U-turn
- Earthquake

Incineroar avoids the 3HKO from anything Whimsicott can do (assuming Life Orb Whimsi, Specs can 3HKO with Moonblast), and Fire Blast has good odds to OHKO back.

252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Incineroar: 105-125 (26.6 - 31.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Whimsicott Hidden Power Ground vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Incineroar: 88-107 (22.3 - 27.1%) -- 33.6% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Whimsicott Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Incineroar: 120-142 (30.4 - 36%) -- 48.8% chance to 3HKO

4 SpA Incineroar Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Whimsicott: 252-296 (96.5 - 113.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
 

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Audino @ Audinite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Wish
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Toxic / Calm Mind

Martin
Magmortar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 192 SpA / 92 SpD / 224 Spe
Mild Nature
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Thunderbolt
- Earthquake

PursuitOfHappiny
Togedemaru @ Leftovers
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Zing Zap
- Wish
- Spiky Shield
- Toxic

Fragmented

Vileplume @ Black Sludge
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Sleep Powder

askov
Delphox @ Firium Z
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Fire Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot

money12wolf
Scyther @ Eviolite
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- Roost

ThiccTornadus
Golbat @ Eviolite
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Defog
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- U-turn

Earth
Ferroseed @ Eviolite
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Gyro Ball


This week we've got one of the most infamous breakers in the tier, Specs Vikavolt


Vikavolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 176 HP / 252 SpA / 80 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
 

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Togdemaru @ Leftovers
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Wish
- Spiky Shield
- U-turn
- Toxic / Encore

Togedemaru is one of the only Counters to this Vikavolt set. Toge is immune to Vikavolt's Electric-type moves thanks to Lightning Rod, preventing Vika from pivoting out with Volt Switch. Toge also resists Energy Ball and Bug Buzz, and has recovery in WishTect (Spiky Shield, in this case >.>) to stay healthy against Vikavolt's assaults. Toge pretty much forces Vikavolt out always, lest it wants to get Encored into a dissatisfactory move, or crippled with Toxic, depending on the Togedemaru set. While HP Ground Vikavolt does lure and beat Togedemaru pretty handily, it isn't insanely common nor listed on the set that we're trying to check, so Toge is still a clear counter here.

252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Togedemaru: 114-135 (34.1 - 40.4%) -- 52.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Togedemaru: 76-90 (22.7 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
 

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Delphox @ Colbur Berry / Grassium Z / Firium Z
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Psyshock / Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot
- Calm Mind

CM Delphox can’t switch in, but it forces Vikavolt out with the threat of Fire Blast and can either set up with Calm Mind or just blast one of its teammates with an attack. If Delphox is at full health/has only taken 1 round of SR and the situation deems it is a good play, Delphox can use Calm Mind to live the Thunderbolt or Bug Buzz if Vika doesn't switch out, and from there it deals substantially more damage to its targets. Hell, if it's taken SR damage prior it will be in Blaze range, from which it will be using an effective 247 BP Fire Blast off of 490 SpA, which is gonna seriously dent resists--let alone neutral targets.
 
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Turtonator it is!


Shell Smash Turtonator not only switches into Vika, it also outspeeds and OHKO's without a boost.
If assuming you did check Vikavolt, best it can do is hope you set up a Shell Smash(and that you aren't running white herb) and get a high roll with Thunderbolt(if -1) or a 10% paralysis as it can't crit. Eitherway, Turtonator can afford to either KO Vikavolt or take a small risk setting up on Vikavolt.

Turtonator @ White Herb
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Dragon Pulse
- Shell Smash

252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Turtonator: 149-176 (57 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Bug Buzz vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Turtonator: 149-176 (57 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Thunderbolt vs. -1 0 HP / 4 SpD Turtonator: 224-264 (85.8 - 101.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Turtonator: 116-137 (44.4 - 52.4%) -- 20.7% chance to 2HKO

What does it do back?
252 SpA Turtonator Fire Blast vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Vikavolt: 356-422 (105.3 - 124.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Turtonator Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Vikavolt: 356-422 (99.7 - 118.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Turtonator Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 44 SpD Vikavolt: 338-398 (94.6 - 111.4%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Turtonator Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Vikavolt: 308-366 (86.2 - 102.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO <-- the bulky bugium Z set EV's to survive Rotom-Mow's Specs Leaf Storm + Normal Leaf Storm with Stealth Rocks up
 
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degenerates (Cryogonal) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 104 SpD / 156 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Toxic / Knock Off
- Recover
- Rapid Spin

This Cryo spread counters Vikavolt. You almost always dodge 2HKO from its STABs, and outspeed it by a lot so there's no way it gets two consecutive hits on you. Ice Beam always 3HKOs, so between that and Toxic you make quick work of Vika, or you can Knock its Specs to be more secure. About as simple as it gets.


252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 104+ SpD Cryogonal: 169-201 (46.4 - 55.2%) -- 12.5% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Cryogonal Ice Beam vs. 212 HP / 0 SpD Vikavolt: 106-126 (33 - 39.2%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO
 
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Magmortar @ Assault Vest
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 56 HP / 252 SpA / 200 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Grass] / Earthquake
- Flame Charge

can tank one specs tbolt after rocks thanks to assault vest, and fire blast OHKOs it so you can send the bug back to hell. has enough speed evs to outspeed scarf boar at +1 from flame charge.
 

Audino-Mega @ Audinite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 56 SpA / 172 SpD / 28 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Wish
- Protect

This set absolutely counters Spex Vikavolt, it outspeeds, avoids a 2hko from Vikavolt and 2hkos with Fire Blast.
56 SpA Audino-Mega Fire Blast vs. 212 HP / 0 SpD Vikavolt: 180-212 (51.7 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Vikavolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 172+ SpD Audino-Mega: 169-201 (41.2 - 49%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
 

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