Project Victim of the Week

[DarkNostalgia]

CHECK

Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Superpower
- Crunch

Tyranitar switches into anything other than Thunder Wave and OHKOes back with Stone Edge. Resists Air Slash, and doesn't care about Nasty Plot and Roost obviously. Not a counter because it hates Thunder Wave and random Aura Spheres and without Stealth Rock doesn't OHKO 80% of the time.

252 Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 320-380 (85.7 - 101.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[FullLifeGames]

Check

Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 Atk / 44 Def / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Fire Fang / Earthquake
- Aqua Tail / Ice Fang

Mega Aerodactyl can switch into anything Togekiss has to offer and beat it, but doesn't like being paralysed by Thunder Wave. Even if paralysed, Mega Aerodactyl can still beat Togekiss, as long it doesn't get flinched / fully paralysed.

Especially cool about Mega Aerodactyl is, that it has lesser fear of switching into Togekiss as a Rock type, because it doesn't take super effective damage by the rare Aura Sphere.

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 60-71 (19.9 - 23.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 59-69 (19.6 - 22.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Aura Sphere vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 85-101 (28.2 - 33.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 49-58 (16.2 - 19.2%) -- 1.2% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 48-57 (15.9 - 18.9%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Aura Sphere vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 71-84 (23.5 - 27.9%) -- 81.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock

+2 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 98-116 (32.5 - 38.5%) -- 6.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 0 SpA Togekiss Aura Sphere vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 141-166 (46.8 - 55.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

248 Atk Mega Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 324-384 (86.8 - 102.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[GnralLao]

Checks coming up!

Mega Beedrill as a Check

Mega Beedrill as a Check

Beedrill @ Beedrillite
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 252 Atk / 80 Def / 176 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- U-turn
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Drill Run

Killer Bee can only switch into Togekiss' damaging moves once without SR (that and NP, Roost or Heal Bell) and in return, MegaBee outspeeds and OHKOes Togekiss with a powerful Poison Jab. Due to its paper thin defenses (its SpDef isn't so low though), it's preferable to not directly switch your M-Beedrill into anything (not to mention Thunder Wave renders it useless).

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 224-264 (82.6 - 97.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 228-270 (84.1 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 376-444 (100.8 - 119%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Dragalge as a Hard Check

Dragalge as a Hard Check

Dragalge @ Choice Specs
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Wave
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Fire
- Scald

Due to its unique Dragon/Poison-typing and great special bulk, Dragalge can easily switch into anything from Togekiss and can also survive a +2 Air Slash even with an uninvested SpDef. Moreover, it doesn't really care about being paralyzed because it's already pretty darn slow (being flinched to death would really suck though). In return, Dragalge destroys Togekiss with a super effective Specs-Adaptability-boosted Sludge Wave.

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 200 HP / 0 SpD Dragalge: 39-46 (12.1 - 14.3%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 200 HP / 0 SpD Dragalge: 79-94 (24.6 - 29.2%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 200 HP / 0 SpD Dragalge: 159-187 (49.5 - 58.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Dragalge Sludge Wave vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 492-580 (131.9 - 155.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Zapdos as a Hard Check / Soft Counter

Zapdos as a Hard Check / Soft Counter

Zapdos @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Def / 180 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Roost
- Hidden Power Ice
- Defog / Heat Wave

This specially defensive variant does very well at checking specially based threats like Gengar, Keldeo and, in this case, Togekiss. In fact, Zapdos isn't 2HKOed by Togekiss' Fire Blast at +2 without SR, but if it's not carrying Fire Blast, then Zapdos isn't even 2HKOed by a +4 Togekiss after SR or by a +6 Togekiss without them! In return, Zapdos 2HKOes it with Thunderbolt and has Roost to regain its health back if it has been flinched once or twice by Air Slash (again, being flinched to death would really suck). Oh and Zapdos is immune to Thunder Wave due to being an Electric-type mon

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 76-90 (19.8 - 23.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+2 0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 152-179 (39.6 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 39-46 (10.1 - 12%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 78-92 (20.3 - 24%) -- 1.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+4 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 116-137 (30.2 - 35.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+6 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 248 HP / 180+ SpD Zapdos: 155-183 (40.4 - 47.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 206-246 (55.2 - 65.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

Lucario as a Check

Lucario as a Check

Lucario @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Iron Tail

Even though Lucario doesn't like to directly switch into... well... anything, it can still survive Togekiss' Air Slash and switch into its NP, Roost or Heal Bell. In return, Lucario outspeeds and OHKOes Togekiss with Iron Tail (if it doesn't miss).

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Lucario: 127-150 (45.1 - 53.3%) -- 66.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Lucario: 248-292 (88.2 - 103.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (don't switch into that!)

252+ Atk Life Orb Lucario Iron Tail vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 400-476 (107.2 - 127.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Rotom-H as a Hard Check

Rotom-H as a Hard Check

Rotom-Heat @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Trick

Before I begin, I just want to mention that Scarfed Rotom-W would've done the same job as its Fire-type counterpart, but since Scarf is nowhere to be seen on it compared to Rotom-H, I chose to nominate my precious little oven instead.

Alright, so due to its unique Electric/Fire-typing, it resists both of Togekiss' damaging moves while being immune to Thunder Wave. Also, Togekiss fails to 2HKO Rotom-H at +2 without SR, to OHKO it at +4 after SR and to OHKO at +6 without SR (and even after SR, Rotom-H has a slight chance to survive the hit!). In return, Rotom-H can Trick its Choice Scarf unto Togekiss if it gets greedy with Nasty Plots, forcing it out (personally, I wouldn't recommend it as a 60% flinching chance on most of OU can easily turn the tide of a battle in the opponent's favor), and 2HKO Togekiss with Thunderbolt. What makes Rotom-H not a (soft) counter to Togekiss is the lack of reliable recovery and its weakness to SR (not tomention with its hit-and-run nature, it'll get worn down quite fast).

Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-H: 44-52 (18.1 - 21.4%) -- 96.9% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-H: 45-53 (18.5 - 21.9%) -- 99.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-H: 89-105 (36.7 - 43.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+4 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-H: 133-157 (54.9 - 64.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+6 0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-H: 178-210 (73.5 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (87.5% chance to OHKO after SR)

252 SpA Rotom-H Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 224-266 (60 - 71.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Random Passerby]

Name : Kyurem-B
Status: Check

Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 20 Atk / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
Mild Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Fusion Bolt
- Roost

Kyurem-B easily switches into anything Togekiss can throw at it except Thunder Wave. Then, it can simply Roost to high health or OHKO Togekiss with STAB Ice Beam. Earth Power and Fusion Bolt are standard coverage options.

Calculations

0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Kyurem-B: 103-123 (26.3 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 351-413 (94.1 - 110.7%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

 

[GnralLao]

Raikou as a Counter

Raikou @ Choice Specs
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power Ice
- Shadow Ball / Extrasensory

Raikou is an Electric-type so it cannot be paralyzed. It also doesn't care about Air Slash or Fire Blast and can OHKO back with a Super Effective Thunderbolt. Volt Switch is for momentum while HP Ice is for coverage. Shadow Ball gives you a stronger hit against Mega Metagross, Celebi and Lati@s while Extrasensory lets you get past Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss.

Calculations

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raikou: 92-109 (28.6 - 33.9%) -- 0.9% chance to 3HKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Raikou: 47-56 (14.6 - 17.4%) -- possible 6HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Raikou Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 356-422 (95.4 - 113.1%) -- 75% chance to OHKO

Raikou has already been done. Sorry :(

 

[Fire-breather Richard]

Raikou has already been done. Sorry :(

Oops didn't notice it. Doing Mamoswine as a check instead

Mamoswine @ Life Orb
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 244 Atk / 12 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Freeze-Dry

Can survive an Air Slash (but it's better to come in on Nasty Plot, Roost, Heal Bell, Thunder Wave) , and then outspeed and OHKO with a Super Effective Icicle Crash. Being a Ground-type, Mamo isn't affected by Thunder Wave. Other moves are standard coverage options.

Calculations

244 Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Icicle Crash vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 351-413 (94.1 - 110.7%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mamoswine: 160-189 (44.5 - 52.6%) -- 19.9% chance to 2HKO

 

[Random Passerby]

Because I am bored, nominating Aggron-M

Name : Aggron
Status: Check

Aggron @ Aggronite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
- Avalanche
- Fire Punch

Unless Togekiss has Fire Blast, it can't touch Mega Aggron at all (and Fire Blast fails to 2HKO). In return, Aggron OHKOes back with Heavy Slam. Not calling it a counter because it can't switch i repeatedly and taking +2 Fire Blast sucks.

Calculations

0 SpA Togekiss Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 240 SpD Filter Mega Aggron: 127-151 (36.9 - 43.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 252 HP / 240 SpD Mega Aggron: 43-51 (12.5 - 14.8%) -- possible 7HKO
0 Atk Mega Aggron Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 248 HP / 76 Def Togekiss: 336-396 (90 - 106.1%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

 

[Aragorn the King]

Week 63:

Infernape @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 100 Atk / 156 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Fire Blast
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- Grass Knot / Hidden Power Ice

 

[p2]

Talonflame as a Check

Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Taunt / Flare Blitz

Brave Bird what els?
252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 458-540 (156.3 - 184.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Talonflame struggles to come in on any move with rocks up, but wins every time if it gets in for free

 

[Level 56]

Tornadus-therian (Check)

Tornadus-therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 132 HP / 160 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
- Knock Off
- U-Turn
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane

Tornadus-therian is a nice check to Infernape as it is faster than it and has a nice typing advantage vs it. Tornadus-therian easily switches-in vs Infernape ad none of Infernape's move can OHKO Tornadus-therian and as it is faster, it can OHKO Infernape with a single Hurricane.

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Calculations:

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 132 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 155-182 (46.6 - 54.8%) -- 61.3% chance to 2HKO

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 134-160 (40.3 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

160 SpA Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 438-516 (149.4 - 176.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sanger Zonvolt]

Name: Latias
Status: Counter

Latias @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 72 HP / 184 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Defog
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock / Thunderbolt
- Roost

Latias's bulk, speed and typing allow it to come in on anything Infernape can throw at it, and with roost it can easily heal off the damage and keep coming. It should be noted that Latias doesn't even need Psyshock; Draco Meteor will do more than enough if you prefer another coverage move.

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Latias: 139-165 (43.5 - 51.7%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 109-130 (34.1 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 72 HP / 0 Def Latias: 104-123 (32.6 - 38.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 74-87 (23.1 - 27.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock

184 SpA Life Orb Latias Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 382-452 (130.3 - 154.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
184 SpA Life Orb Latias Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 343-406 (117 - 138.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[InvisibleWater]

Counter

Chandelure @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball / Hidden Power Fighting
- Trick

Chandelure is immune to both of Infernape's STABs and takes minimal damage from its coverage moves. This allows it to switch in on any of Infernape's moves, then proceed to cripple it with Trick or 2HKO it with its STABs. If rocks are up or Flash Fire is activated, then they become OHKOs after Life Orb recoil.

Calcs

Offensive:
252+ SpA Chandelure Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 157-186 (53.5 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Flash Fire Chandelure Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 236-278 (80.5 - 94.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Chandelure Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 204-242 (69.6 - 82.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Flash Fire Chandelure Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 307-361 (104.7 - 123.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Chandelure Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 229-271 (78.1 - 92.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Chandelure Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 298-352 (101.7 - 120.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Chandelure Energy Ball vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 86-101 (29.3 - 34.4%) -- 7% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Chandelure Energy Ball vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 112-131 (38.2 - 44.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Chandelure Hidden Power Fighting vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 115-136 (39.2 - 46.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Chandelure Hidden Power Fighting vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 149-177 (50.8 - 60.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Defensive:
100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Chandelure: 69-82 (26.4 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
100 Atk Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Chandelure: 53-63 (20.3 - 24.1%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (60 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Chandelure: 36-43 (13.7 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO
156 SpA Infernape Grass Knot (60 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Chandelure: 28-33 (10.7 - 12.6%) -- possible 8HKO
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Chandelure: 36-43 (13.7 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO
156 SpA Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Chandelure: 28-33 (10.7 - 12.6%) -- possible 8HKO

 

[heritage]

Counter

Slowking @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 164 SpA / 96 SpD
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Fire Blast
- Psyshock / Dragon Tail / Whatever
- Ice Beam / Power Gem

Slowking easily comes into any attack Inferape wants to throw at it, even with Stealth Rock. If Infernape wants to predict the switch into Slowking and try to Grass Knot, the best it can hope for is the smallest chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock while Scald easily OHKOs back. (Close Combat and Gunk Shot actually do more, although they barely 3HKO after Rocks and Slowking can regain any HP it has lost thanks to Regenerator. Infernape has to get really lucky with no missing, has to have Rocks up and has to get a Poison with Gunk Shot to even stand a chance.)

What Infernape does

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Assault Vest Slowking: 101-122 (25.6 - 31%) -- 22.6% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 248 HP / 96 SpD Assault Vest Slowking: 101-122 (25.6 - 31%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Slowking: 155-182 (39.4 - 46.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

What Slowking does

164+ SpA Slowking Scald vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 326-386 (111.2 - 131.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

164+ SpA Slowking Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 294-348 (100.3 - 118.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Fredrick1]

A CHECK

or

Alakazam @ Life Orb/Focus Sash/Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic/Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Any relevant move

Outspeeds and kills with Psychic/Psyshock
252 SpA Alakazam Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 356-422 (121.5 - 144%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Alakazam Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 446-528 (152.2 - 180.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[GnralLao]

Dragalge as Hard Check

Dragalge @ Black Sludge / Draco Plate
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Wave
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic Spikes

Dragalge is only 3HKOed at best by MixApe while it can outright OHKO the flaming monkey with Draco Meteor or even Sludge Wave after SR (or one LO recoil) to avoid the unpleasant SpAtk drop.

Calcs

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 200 HP / 0 Def Dragalge: 104-123 (32.3 - 38.3%) -- 97.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 200 HP / 0 SpD Dragalge: 114-135 (35.5 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery

252+ SpA Adaptability Dragalge Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 374-442 (127.6 - 150.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Adaptability Dragalge Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 274-324 (93.5 - 110.5%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO (guaranteed OHKO after SR or one LO recoil)

 

[Lil YoshiXD]

Counter

Cresselia @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 40 Def / 220 SpD
Calm Nature
- Moonlight
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave/Toxic

Since lando's ban cresselia's viability has gone down a bit but still a good mixed wall.
Standard ou set. T-wave or toxic is your only choice. Burns and posions are annoying but still win easily.

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 220+ SpD Cresselia: 113-134 (25.5 - 30.2%)
100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 40 Def Cresselia: 105-125 (23.7 - 28.2%)
0 SpA Cresselia Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 224-266 (76.4 - 90.7%)

You can easily tank hits and ko back.

Still no latios nom :(

 

[Albacore]

Hard Check

Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs : 248 HP / 104 Def / 156 SpD
Calm Nature
- Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Not a counter since it loses to Thunder Punch, but it doesn't really care about any of Infernape's most common moves. The most it fears is Gunk Shot, which doesn't 2HKO after SR, even taking into account potential Poison damage:

-1 100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Gyarados: 104-123 (26.4 - 31.2%) -- 44.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

Also Waterfall OHKOs back after LO damage:

0 Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 276-326 (94.1 - 111.2%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

 

[Random Passerby]

LOL Doing Mega Latias again.

Name: Latias
Status: Counter

Latias @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Hidden Power Fighting / Substitute

Infernape fails to do anything to Mega Latias who completely sets up all over it. Psyshock is used for immediate power (OHKOes Infernape!) while Hidden Power Fighting hits Tyranitar, Weavile and Bisharp while also allowing Mega Latias to get past Ferrothorn after a few Calm Minds. EVs allows Latias to outspeed Mega Tyranitar before a Dragon Dance while the rest is put into bulk.

Calculations

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Latias: 96-114 (26.4 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 212+ Def Mega Latias: 84-100 (23.1 - 27.5%) -- 70.4% chance to 4HKO
0 SpA Mega Latias Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 306-362 (104.4 - 123.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Fire-breather Richard]

Mew as a check.

Mew @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 224 SpD / 32 Spe
Calm Nature
- Taunt
- Roost
- Will-O-Wisp
- Psychic

Mew can avoid the 2HKO from any move, even with Stealth Rock up. From there, it can Roost to heal up or hit Infernape with a Super Effective Psychic, which OHKOes it. Psychic also deals with Mega Lopunny, Keldeo and Mega Venusaur better.

Calculations

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Mew: 136-161 (33.6 - 39.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mew: 127-151 (31.4 - 37.3%) -- 85.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 288-338 (98.2 - 115.3%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

 

[DarkNostalgia]

Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Roost
- Defog

Is easy. Latios switches into everything without being OHKOed (although Gunk Shot is kinda annoying as it deals upward 60% combined with a possible chance to poison), and OHKO back with Psyshock. Is a hard check because it can't switch in twice but it's a hard check because it has Roost I guess.

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Latios: 155-182 (51.8 - 60.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Latios: 125-148 (41.8 - 49.4%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 452-533 (154.2 - 181.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[QuickBH]

Reserving Defensive Starmie.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Pokemon: Moltres
Status: Hard Check / Soft Counter

Moltres @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 160 Def / 100 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Roost
- Flamethrower

Thanks to respectable 90 / 90 / 85 bulk, Moltres can switch on everything bar a Thunder Punch, and simply stall it out of Gunk Shots (It's strongest move against it bar T-Punch.) and Toxic stall it to death, while whittling it down even more with Flamethrower, doing a solid 30%~ each time. #FuckMainstream

Damage Calculations

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 160+ SpD Moltres: 81-95 (21.1 - 24.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Moltres: 104-123 (27.1 - 32.1%) -- 59% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Moltres: 139-165 (36.2 - 43%) -- 98.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 248 HP / 160+ SpD Moltres: 19-23 (4.9 - 6%) -- possibly the worst move ever

156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Hidden Power Ice vs. 248 HP / 160+ SpD Moltres: 58-70 (15.1 - 18.2%) -- possible 8HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Moltres Flamethrower vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 87-102 (29.6 - 34.8%) -- 13.5% chance to 3HKO

 

[michaeloche]

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Bold Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
- Will-o-Wisp

Role: Hard Check / Soft Counter

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-W: 133-156 (41.1 - 48.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery (5.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery)
0 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 366-432 (124.9 - 147.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Not much to explain here. Close Combat is the most damaging move MixApe can use against Rotom-W, and with the above spread, will never 2HKO unless rocks are up (assuming Rotom still has its Lefties), and even then, it needs two high damage rolls. Hydro Pump just flat out OHKOes. Also, lol at Grass Knot being 20 BP.

 

[komet3]

The Forgotten threat
Check

Victini @ Choice Band
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- Zen Headbutt
- U-turn

How it Checks

• 156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 92-109 (26.9 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
  
• 100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Victini: 95-113 (27.8 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
  
• 100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Victini: 127-151 (37.2 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
  
• 156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (20 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Victini: 12-14 (3.5 - 4.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever

How it Beats

• 252 Atk Choice Band Victini Zen Headbutt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 434-512 (148.1 - 174.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  
• 252 Atk Choice Band Victini V-create vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 243-286 (82.9 - 97.6%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
  
• 252 Atk Choice Band Victini Bolt Strike vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 234-276 (79.8 - 94.1%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

Explanation: Just like in UU Infernape meant a free switch in for Victini to cause havoc. With rocks up you don't have to relies on zen headbutt you can constantly switch moves up predicting switching to either kill or damage a mon with immense amount of power.

 

[Random Passerby]

Name: Tentacruel
Status: Counter

Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 28 SpD / 16 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Acid Spray
- Protect / Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave

Just like in the days of DPP, Tentacruel doesn't care about anything Infernape can throw at it (unless it decides to run Earthquake or Thunder Punch). In return, Scald KOes Infernape if it has already suffered a SpD drop due to Close Combat or has already taken Stealth Rock damage and at least 1 turn of Life Orb recoil. In the final slot, Protect is used to gain more health from Black Sludge and scouting Choice-locked moves, Toxic Spikes to support the team while Sludge Wave hits Fairy-types (and Breloom) harder.

Calculations

100 Atk Life Orb Infernape Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 216 Def Tentacruel: 103-121 (28.3 - 33.3%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
156 SpA Life Orb Infernape Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 248 HP / 28 SpD Tentacruel: 75-90 (20.6 - 24.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
0 SpA Tentacruel Scald vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Infernape: 212-252 (72.3 - 86%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock