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Gothitelle as a Hard counter

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Gothitelle @ Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 168 HP / 252 SpA / 88 Spe
Modest Nature
- Trick
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Thunderbolt

Thanks to her wonderful Mono Psychic Typing, decent bulk and Cancorous cute ability in Shadow Tag as well as Good hitting power after specs Gothitelle can not only eat up any hit Conkulder can throw at her she can also outspeed and OHKO him thanks to specs psychic and then ensure the ugly buggers demise Thanks to shadow tag which prevents a switch out. Yes she Calcs show goth can only swtich in once but honestly does she need to do more then that when Conkulduur is garanteed to die.

Calcs

Gothitelle
252+ SpA Choice Specs Gothitelle Psychic vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Conkeldurr: 554-654 (152.6 - 180.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Conkulduur
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 168 HP / 0 Def Gothitelle: 169-199 (52.3 - 61.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Mach Punch vs. 168 HP / 0 Def Gothitelle: 51-61 (15.7 - 18.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock

Even With Rocks + Thunder Punch + Mach punch Conkulduur can not win and will die anytime gothitelle swtichs in even with a little prior dmg.
 
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Check

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Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Cloud Nine
EVs: 248 HP / 168 SpA / 92 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Fire Blast
- Roost
- Earthquake

Altaria with is god typing can check conkeldurr very easily: resist both stabs, great bulkyness, a good recovery move, and can spam stab hyper voice; thanks to sheer force, altaria doesn't risk the paralysis, so i'm sure to always outspeed conkeldurr:

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Altaria: 136-160 (38.5 - 45.3%) -- 12.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Altaria: 74-87 (20.9 - 24.6%) -- 95.5% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Altaria: 136-160 (38.5 - 45.3%) -- 12.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Ice Punch vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Altaria: 296-351 (83.8 - 99.4%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock :c

so altaria can switch in 3 moves without risking the okho

and okho back with

168+ SpA Pixilate Mega Altaria Hyper Voice vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Conkeldurr: 494-584 (136 - 160.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Nominating Mega Slowbro as a Check
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Slowbro @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Def
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Slack Off
- Calm Mind

Mega Bro resists all the moves in the given set bar Thunderpunch, which has a small chance to 2hko without rocks. Slack off is better in this scenario because you do not want to die because of messed up sleep talk rolls. Both scald and psyshock can kill eventually, whether its boosted or not.

252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Slowbro: 151-179 (38.3 - 45.4%) -- 11.3% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

4 SpA Mega Slowbro Psyshock vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Conkeldurr: 228-270 (62.8 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
4 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Conkeldurr: 154-183 (42.4 - 50.4%) -- 37.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Edit: Thanks for your feedbacks TheInsanity . Changes have been made.
 
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Lord Abbadon said:
Nominating Mega Slowbro as Counter

Slowbro @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Def
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Slack Off
- Calm Mind

Mega Bro resists all the moves in the given set bar thunderpunch, which fails to 2hko. Evs and movesets can be quite flexible really. You need 100 def evs with bold nature to avoid the 2hko 100% of the time. Slack off is better in this scenario because you do not want to die because of messed up sleep talk rolls. Both scald and psyshock can kill eventually, whether its boosted or not.

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 100+ Def Mega Slowbro: 47-56 (11.9 - 14.2%) -- possible 8HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 100+ Def Mega Slowbro: 164-195 (41.6 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

4 SpA Mega Slowbro Psyshock vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Conkeldurr: 228-270 (62.8 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Mega Slowbro Scald vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Conkeldurr: 154-183 (42.4 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO

Btw, thanks Sanger Zonvolt, I will never use Clefable again...
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A counter (or a check) should be able to switch on rock and live 2 hits, because in this case, u don't outspeed conkeldurr:

252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 100+ Def Mega Slowbro: 164-195 (41.6 - 49.4%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

But even with a fully invested mega slowbro:

252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Slowbro: 151-179 (38.3 - 45.4%) -- 11.3% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

So mega slowbro is a check, as u can see most of users posts their calcs with rocks.
 
Counter
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Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Def / 200 SpD
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off

lol everyone went for the Fighting resists. Mega Scizor just outbulks LO Conk. Drain Punch, Ice Punch, and Thunder Punch all miss the 2HKO after SR. Superpower deals up to 69%... the first time. Then, it declines. Even with the speed investment Conk has and the lack of investment on Scizor’s part, Scizor outspeeds and can Roost up. From there, Scizor just sets up SDs. I guess Fire Punch could be a thing but Conk has much better coverage moves to pick from.

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 192-227 (55.9 - 66.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 121-144 (35.2 - 41.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
 
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Counter
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Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Def / 200 SpD
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off

lol everyone went for the Fighting resists. Mega Scizor just outbulks LO Conk. Drain Punch, Ice Punch, and Thunder Punch all miss the 2HKO after SR. Superpower deals up to 69%... the first time. Then, it declines. Even with the speed investment Conk has and the lack of investment on Scizor’s part, Scizor outspeeds and can Roost up. From there, Scizor just sets up SDs. I guess Fire Punch could be a thing but Conk has much better coverage moves to pick from.

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 192-227 (55.9 - 66.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 121-144 (35.2 - 41.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
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Yeah, this is the reason that I run max speed Conk - the extra Hp doesn't help, but:

252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 192-227 (55.9 - 66.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 248 HP / 60+ Def Mega Scizor: 129-152 (37.6 - 44.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Max speed hits 189, outspeeding uninvested Scizor, and gets the guaranteed KO after rocks (min 93% after two superpowers)

For the set given though, its a counter.
 
Name : Wobbuffet
Status: Counter

Wobbuffet @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 52 HP / 232 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Encore
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Safeguard

Wobbuffet doesn't care about anything Conkeldurr can do and can Counter it back for a OHKO if it tries to Thunder Punch / Ice Punch. Shadow Tag means Conkeldurr will be unable to escape and will be eliminated or locked into an ineffective move for Wob's teammate to set-up. Sitrus Berry is preferred over Leftovers because Wob gets worn down really fast and using up the item allows it to take Knock-Offs better.

252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 52 HP / 232+ Def Wobbuffet: 165-195 (30.8 - 36.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
This takes 175 HP - 207 HP from Wob which translates to 350 HP - 414 HP of damage to Conkeldurr. Conk only has 363 HP.
 
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Mega Alakazam as a Check

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Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard ---> Trace
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk (and 30 SpA / 30 Spe if carrying HP Fire)
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Encore / Substitute / Dazzling Gleam / Taunt / Hidden Power Fire / Calm Mind / filler

Works very similarly to the previous Alakazam nomination with a cool twist: MegaZam can't switch into any of Conkeldurr's moves as it'll be KOed afterwards (if it wasn't already) with Mach Punch (Drain Punch + Mach Punch isn't a guaranteed KO even after SR though), but if it gets a free switch against it, MegaZam can Trace Conk's Sheer Force (pretty damn cool as all of its moves get the Sheer Force boost) and easily OHKOes Conkeldurr and its teammates if they don't carry strong priority moves.
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Alakazam: 130-153 (51.7 - 60.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Alakazam: 209-246 (83.2 - 98%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Ice Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Alakazam: 227-269 (90.4 - 107.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Alakazam: 70-82 (27.8 - 32.6%) -- 84.4% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Alakazam: 47-55 (18.7 - 21.9%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Sheer Force Mega Alakazam Psychic vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Conkeldurr: 678-800 (186.7 - 220.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Doublade as a Counter

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Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Toxic
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

-10 for originality. Pretty much the same thing as last week's victim: Conkeldurr can't do shit to Doublade while it can Toxic stall + Gyro Ball it to death.
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Doublade: 38-44 (11.8 - 13.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Doublade: 75-90 (23.2 - 27.9%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock

4 Atk Doublade Gyro Ball (66 BP) vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Conkeldurr: 82-97 (22.5 - 26.7%) -- 27.9% chance to 4HKO

Mega Pinsir as a Check

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Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Hyper Cutter ---> Aerilate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Return
- Close Combat / Earthquake
- Quick Attack

M-Pinsir can switch into Conkeldurr's Fighting STABs even after SR (it's obviously recommended to remove SR before using M-Pinsir though) and can OHKO back with Return (even before a SD). However, M-Pinsir is OHKOed by Conkeldurr's elemental punches, so it's preferable that you bring it on a free switch.
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Pinsir: 39-47 (14.3 - 17.3%) -- 1.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Pinsir: 62-74 (22.8 - 27.3%) -- 55.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Conkeldurr Ice Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Pinsir: 276-325 (101.8 - 119.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Pinsir: 21-25 (7.7 - 9.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Conkeldurr Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Pinsir: 13-17 (4.7 - 6.2%) -- possible 8HKO after Stealth Rock

252 Atk Aerilate Mega Pinsir Return vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Conkeldurr: 518-612 (142.6 - 168.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Week 57:

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Serperior @ Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Giga Drain / Substitute / Taunt
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
 
Name: Talonflame
Status: Check
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Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
- Roost

Assuming Rocks are up, Talonflame can come in on any move but Substitute or Dragon Pulse and get off a Brave Bird while still managing to survive:
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 65-77 (21.8 - 25.9%) -- 6.3% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 40-48 (13.4 - 16.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 114-135 (38.3 - 45.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 356-422 (122.3 - 145%) -- guaranteed OHKO

If you can keep Rocks off the field, it can act as a full counter, and even if Rocks are up, you can at least force the opponent to consider switching out Serperior since you could still trade your Talonflame for it.
 
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Venusaur-Mega @ Venusaurite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 232 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 20 Spe
Modest Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis

Offensive M-Venu is a solid check to Serperior cause it takes the combination of Leaf Storm + boosted Dragon Pulse, even w/ rocks up, and retaliates with an OHKO. Thick Fat makes Serperior's HP Fire deal zero damage even at +4.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 40-48 (11.1 - 13.3%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock

+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 143-169 (39.8 - 47%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Factoring in rocks, the best Serp can do is around 70% assuming max rolls with both hits.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 73-86 (20.3 - 23.9%) -- 54.7% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Mega Venusaur: 40-48 (11.1 - 13.3%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 232 HP / 4 SpD Thick Fat Mega Venusaur: 52-62 (14.4 - 17.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Mega Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 324-384 (111.3 - 131.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Char Y as a check

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Charizard @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Roost

Charizard Y can come in multiple times against Serperior, OHKOing it with Fire Blast while being able to Roost off any potential damage. +2 Leaf Storm only does around 30%, however the reason it is not a counter is that is Stealth Rocks are up, Charizard can't switch in against a Leaf Storm, as that and a +2 Dragon Pulse will 2HKO after the damage and Charizard does not outspeed.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 43-51 (14.4 - 17.1%) -- possible 6HKO

+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 84-100 (28.2 - 33.6%) -- 0.3% chance to 3HKO

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 74-88 (24.9 - 29.6%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO

+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 148-175 (49.8 - 58.9%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

So basically if Rocks are up, it loses, or it has to get a free switch in.

Lol
 
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Azumarill @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 248 HP / 240 Def / 20 SDef
Bold / Relaxed Nature
- Knock Off / Encore
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

100% full counters this thing unless serp is behind a sub and at +6 but why would u let it get to + 6 when u simply switch into serp for days? Pretty damn simple. Switch in and click scald to burn whatever comes in.
 
Heatran as a Counter

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Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 192 SpD / 68 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Lava Plume
- Toxic
- Taunt / Protect / Roar
- Stealth Rock

Heatran takes laughable damage from Serperior's Leaf Storm and is only 3HKOed at best when it's at +6! In return, Heatran can setup SR in its face, Toxic/Taunt it (or the switch-in), scout for the unusual but legitimate HP Ground (even though it's not in the VotW's set) and Toxic-stall with Protect or even phaze it out with Roar if Serperior tries to boost itself up to +6. Oh, and also, Heatran 2HKOes Serperior with Lava Plume at worst.
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Heatran: 35-40 (9 - 10.3%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Heatran: 69-82 (17.9 - 21.2%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Heatran: 103-122 (26.7 - 31.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 192+ SpD Heatran: 138-162 (35.8 - 42%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Heatran Lava Plume vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 224-266 (77.5 - 92%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (without SR, there's still a 12.5% chance to OHKO after one LO recoil, a 81.25% chance to OHKO after two LO recoils and after SR, there's a 93.75% chance to OHKO after one LO recoil, and all of this doesn't even include the burn chance)
Fun fact: At +0, Serperior's Giga Drain technically does negative damage to Heatran after the Leftovers recovery!
 
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A tribute to all the great haxlords out there (looking at you ArchPhantom)
Hard Check:
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Haxlord (Togekiss) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 76 Def / 8 SpD / 176 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam/Fire Blast/Aura Sphere
- Roost
- Nasty Plot

Due it taking negligible damage from Leaf Storm:
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 84-100 (22.5 - 26.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Togekiss: 168-199 (45 - 53.3%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
And being immune to Dragon Pulse, and being able to hit back with Air Slash:
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 198-234 (68 - 80.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Togekiss is able to reliably check Serperior.
 
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Goodra as a Counter
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Goodra @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 240 HP / 252 SpA / 16 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Muddy Water

Serperior can't get past Goodra under any circumstance without hitting it several times with Dragon Pulse on the switch in with hazards up. Goodra is immune to Leaf Storm thanks to Sap Sipper and Dragon Pulse fails to 4HKO Goodra even though it is super effective. With Stealth Rocks up, Goodra can switch in against Dragon Pulse at least 2 times, while Serperior goes down against a Fire Blast after Stealth Rock and Life Orb damage.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Goodra: 81-96 (21.2 - 25.1%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO

252+ SpA Goodra Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 246-290 (84.5 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
Mega-Altaria as a check.
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Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
- Roost
Standard Mega Altaria, although there are bulkier versions. The point is that this thing lives an unboosted Leaf Storm, DD's and outspeed and kill next turn. It could also take a +2 Leaf Storm and DD on Serperior's face. Altaria is immune to Dragon Pulse and HP Fire doesn't scratch Altaria. Regardless it's a pretty shaky check at most.

Relevant Calcs
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 92-109 (31.6 - 37.4%) -- 85.8% chance to 3HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 183-217 (62.8 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 57-68 (19.5 - 23.3%) -- possible 5HKO

+1 252+ Atk Pixilate Mega Altaria Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 331-391 (113.7 - 134.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave / Toxic
- Seismic Toss
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish / Heal Bell

Role: Counter

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 99-117 (15.4 - 18.2%) -- possible 6HKO

Nothing else comes close to beating Chansey. Even Substitute variants can't handle Chansey all that well because Seismic Toss breaks the sub easily and 3HKOes.

Edit: If all else fails, you can spam Soft-Boiled and PP stall and/or let LO recoil kill it.
 
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reserving scarf victini
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as a check
Victini @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Final Gambit

blow it away with v-create

252 Atk Victini V-create vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 512-606 (175.9 - 208.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave / Toxic
- Seismic Toss
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish / Heal Bell

Role: Counter

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 99-117 (15.4 - 18.2%) -- possible 6HKO

Nothing else comes close to beating Chansey. Even Substitute variants can't handle Chansey all that well because Seismic Toss breaks the sub easily and 3HKOes.
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Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 0 HP Serperior: 100-100 (34.3 - 34.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

In order to be a counter, Chansey needs to be able to switch in on any move and win all times. Meanwhile...

252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 76-90 (11.8 - 14%) -- possible 8HKO
+2 252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 151-178 (23.5 - 27.7%) -- 81.2% chance to 4HKO
+4 252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 226-267 (35.2 - 41.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+6 252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 300-354 (46.7 - 55.1%) -- 68.8% chance to 2HKO

If Chansey switches in, Serperior will likely be able to get to +6. Chansey shouldn't really be regarded as a counter.
 
Chansey switches in on Serperior and uses Toxic. Then it just spams softboiled because +6 leaf storm maxes out at 55%.
Chansey is a counter.
 
Hard check/Soft Counter

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Mai burd (Tornadus-Therian) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 132 HP / 160 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast/heat wave/icy wind
- Knock Off
- U-turn

This thing can switch into serperior all day everyday with ease also its speed creeps it. standard av bird. some options for moves.
Calcs:
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 70-82 (21 - 24.6%)

+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Tornadus-T: 278-328 (83.7 - 98.7%)

160 SpA Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 308-366 (105.8 - 125.7%)
0- Atk Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 96-114 (32.9 - 39.1%)

Only way you lose is excessive hurricane misses which well do happen... hence why its only a soft counter/hard check and why I hate this pokemon and game. Glare can be annoying but this version doesn't have it so yeh!
 
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Reserving Choice Scarf Kyurem-Black as a check

Name: Kyurem-B
Status: Check

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 32 SpA / 224 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Ice Beam
- Outrage
- Fusion Bolt
- Dragon Claw

Unless Kyurem-B comes in on Dragon Pulse (which doesn't OHKO), it can outspeed Serperior with a Scarf and OHKO back with either Ice Beam or Outrage. Fusion Bolt gives Kyurem-Black coverage against bulky waters while Dragon Claw provides physical Dragon STAB that is safer to spam.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Kyurem-B: 205-242 (52.4 - 61.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Teravolt Kyurem-B Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 274-324 (94.1 - 111.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO
32 SpA Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 242-288 (83.1 - 98.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (guaranteed after Rocks + Rocks damage)
 
reserving scolipede
Check
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Scolipede @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 16 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 236 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Megahorn
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Protect

Thanks to its typing and acess to speed boost, Scolipede acts as a fantastic check to Serperior. Scolipede can take any of Serp's moves after ricks, use protect to gain +1 speed to outspeed serperior, and OHKO it back with eithr Mega Horn or Poison Jab. It is only a check however as it can only come in and win safely once, as it dies to two consecutive HP fires or leaf storm + HP fire after rocks.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 16 HP / 0 SpD Scolipede: 65-77 (24.5 - 29%) -- 99.5% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 16 HP / 0 SpD Scolipede: 114-135 (43 - 50.9%) -- 3.1% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 16 HP / 0 SpD Scolipede: 161-192 (60.7 - 72.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
lives any hit even after rocks
252+ Atk Life Orb Scolipede Megahorn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 486-577 (167 - 198.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Scolipede Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 328-385 (112.7 - 132.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
ohko's back with your stab move of choice.
 
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reserving Gengar as a check

InvisibleWater said:
Reserving Zapdos

Nevermind, didn't work as planned. I'll take Mega Venusaur instead.
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Mega Venusaur is already taken

Gengar as a Check
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Gengar @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
- Taunt / Icy Wind

Give a free switch in and it OHKOs Serperior with Sludge Wave, but takes over half from an unboosted Leaf Storm and an extra 22% factoring SR + LO recoil.

252 SpA Life Orb Gengar Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 421-499 (144.6 - 171.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gengar: 121-142 (46.7 - 54.8%) -- 62.1% chance to 2HKO
 
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