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Beedrill @ Beedrillite
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- U-turn
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off / Drill Run

Beedrill can switch into any of Serperior's moves (with the exception of Hidden Power) and mega evolve. After mega evolving, Beedrill's ability and high attack stat allow it to OHKO Serperior with both of its STAB moves.

However, if Serperior has acquired boosts, Beedrill loses many switch-in opportunities. At +2, it can no longer switch in to Dragon Pulse, and Hidden Power is a guaranteed OHKO, and if it gets any more than that, then Beedrill can only switch into Giga Drain.

Offensive:
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 356-420 (122.3 - 144.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Adaptability Mega Beedrill Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 408-480 (140.2 - 164.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 123-145 (42.2 - 49.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Beedrill Drill Run vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 51-60 (17.5 - 20.6%) -- possible 5HKO

Defensive:
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 57-68 (21 - 25%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 114-135 (42 - 49.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 173-203 (63.8 - 74.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 230-270 (84.8 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 101-120 (37.2 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 201-238 (74.1 - 87.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 302-356 (111.4 - 131.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 146-172 (53.8 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 286-338 (105.5 - 124.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 32-39 (11.8 - 14.3%) -- possible 7HKO
+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Beedrill: 133-156 (49 - 57.5%) -- 96.9% chance to 2HKO
 
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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 can switch into any of Serperior's moves (with the exception of Dragon Pulse if hazards are up), Mega Evolve, and 1HKO with Fire Blast. Roost allows Charizard to heal any damage it may have received, but Serperior's higher speed gives it fewer opportunies to do so.

Offensive:
252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior in Sun: 650-768 (223.3 - 263.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 79-93 (27.1 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Serperior: 158-187 (54.2 - 64.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Defensive:
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
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 126-149 (42.4 - 50.1%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO
+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 169-199 (56.9 - 67%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 222-263 (74.7 - 88.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y in Sun: 40-47 (13.4 - 15.8%) -- possible 7HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y in Sun: 79-94 (26.5 - 31.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y in Sun: 117-139 (39.3 - 46.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+6 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y in Sun: 157-185 (52.8 - 62.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 25-29 (8.4 - 9.7%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 48-57 (16.1 - 19.1%) -- possible 6HKO
+4 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 73-86 (24.5 - 28.9%) -- 99.7% chance to 4HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Charizard: 191-226 (64.3 - 76%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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MegaZard-Y has already been done by Recreant. Sorry :(
 
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lucha as a check

lucha can switch in on any unboosted move, activate its sitrus, and fire off an acrobatics to ohko serp

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Hawlucha: 139-164 (46.3 - 54.6%) -- 61.3% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Hawlucha: 122-144 (40.6 - 48%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

and in return
252 Atk Hawlucha Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 296-350 (101.7 - 120.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Aerial Ace
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Tail
- Fire Fang

Because of Aerodactyl's natural typing and Speed, it is a great check to Serperior. It can switch in on any unboosted hit from Serperior without Stealth Rock (or come in after something has died), and OHKO back with Aerial Ace factoring in Stealth Rock and Life Orb damage.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 200-238 (66.4 - 79%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 282-332 (96.9 - 114%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
 
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firehusky said:
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.
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But taunt has been slashed on the given set. Leaf Storm on the switch and taunt after that will allow Serperior to come out on top.


Anyway, I nominate Volcarona as Check.

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Volcarona @ Passho Berry
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 96 Hp / 160 Spe
Modest Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast/Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain/HP Ground/Roost

Basically Volcarona can survive the combination of a boosted leaf storm and any +2 move from Serperior (Dragon Pulse being the strongest here). Unboosted Fiery Dance/Fire Blast/Bug Buzz all can ohko, or Volca can just boost once and ohko the next turn. While I have given a very specific ev spread here, any Volcarona set can nicely check Serperior. You can actually invest more in bulk to avoid 2hko from +2 Dragon pulse, allowing you to roost & boost while still retain the ability to Ohko with un-boosted Fire Blast. Really, the only reason Volcarona is a check is because it's 4x weak to rocks,

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 45-55 (13.4 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 161-190 (48 - 56.7%) -- 87.5% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 81-96 (24.1 - 28.6%) -- 91% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Volcarona Fiery Dance vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 308-366 (105.8 - 125.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Edit: Dammit, I derped again. I started off with Scarf Jirachi but that did not work out so well. Anyway, fixed now. Thanks Random Passerby
 
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Lord Abbadon said:
But taunt has been slashed on the given set. Leaf Storm on the switch and taunt after that will allow Serperior to come out on top.


Anyway, I nominate scarf Volcarona as Check.

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Volcarona @ Passho Berry
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 96 Hp / 160 Spe
Modest Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain/HP Ground/Roost

Basically Volcarona can survive the combination of a boosted leaf storm and any +2 move from Serperior (Dragon Pulse being the strongest here). Unboosted Fiery Dance/Fire Blast/Bug Buzz all can ohko, or Volca can just boost once and ohko the next turn. While I have given a very specific ev spread here, any Volcarona set can nicely check Serperior. You can actually invest more in bulk to avoid 2hko from +2 Dragon pulse, allowing you to roost & boost while still retain the ability to Ohko with un-boosted Fire Blast. Really, the only reason Volcarona is a check is because it's 4x weak to rocks,

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 45-55 (13.4 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 161-190 (48 - 56.7%) -- 87.5% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Volcarona: 81-96 (24.1 - 28.6%) -- 91% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Volcarona Fiery Dance vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 308-366 (105.8 - 125.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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You said Scarf but the item listed is Passho Berry. Also, since when is Scarf Volcarona a thing?

Standard Volca runs Timid 184 Spe to outrun Scarf Lando-T at +1
 
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Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Aerial Ace
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Tail
- Fire Fang

Because of Aerodactyl's natural typing and Speed, it is a great check to Serperior. It can switch in on any unboosted hit from Serperior without Stealth Rock (or come in after something has died), and OHKO back with Aerial Ace factoring in Stealth Rock and Life Orb damage.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 200-238 (66.4 - 79%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Aerodactyl Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 282-332 (79.6 - 93.7%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (dies after 9% from Life Orb recoil)
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That calc is wrong, remember this Serperior set doesn't run max hp, I believe aerial ace is actually a guaranteed ohko but don't quote me on that im on mobile
 
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Pidgeot @ Pidgeotite
Ability: Big Pecks -> No Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- U-turn
- Roost

Because Serperior is not running Glare, Pidgeot has absolutely no problem coming in -- it can take any hit after Stealth Rocks damage. It can outspeed and fire off a Hurricane for free or even Roost up or U-turn if you're predicting a switch-out. Pidgeot can't switch into a Leaf Storm before Mega Evolving, because it will fail to outspeed and go down to another +2 Leaf Storm after Stealth Rocks.

252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Pidgeot: 89-105 (28.9 - 34.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Pidgeot: 78-92 (25.4 - 29.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Mega Pidgeot Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Serperior: 386-456 (132.6 - 156.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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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
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Pretty sure this is a counter. Anyway,

Name : Crobat
Status: Counter

Crobat @ Black Sludge
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Def / 200 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- U-turn / Super Fang
- Taunt
- Roost

Laughs at anything Serperior can do, then outspeed and OHKO it with Brave Bird. Roost for obvious recovery, Taunt to break Stall while U-Turn provides momentum. However, Super Fang can be used to cripple switch-ins and bring them into KO range of Brave Bird.

252 SpA Life Orb Serperior Dragon Pulse vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Crobat: 101-120 (27 - 32.1%) -- 66.9% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Black Sludge recovery
0 Atk Crobat Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Serperior: 248-294 (85.2 - 101%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
 
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Tornadus-Therian @ Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 76 Atk / 180 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hurricane
- Superpower / Focus Blast
- U-turn
- Taunt
 
Reserving Zapdos

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Zapdos @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 176 Def / 68 SpA / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Roost
- Defog
- Heat Wave

The standard physically defensive Zapdos set is able to wall Tornadus-T with no problems and force it to switch out with a U-Turn. All three of Tornadus' attacks are not very effective, while Zapdos can OHKO with Thunderbolt. Because of Tornadus' likelihood to switch into a Ground or Electric type pokemon to handle the incoming Thunderbolt, a Zapdos on low health can roost up to recover HP freely. Even with Stealth Rocks, Tornadus simply can't do much.

216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Zapdos: 109-130 (28.4 - 33.9%) -- 98.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Zapdos: 81-95 (21.1 - 24.8%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 248 HP / 176+ Def Zapdos: 52-61 (13.5 - 15.9%) -- possibly the worst move ever

216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Zapdos: 109-130 (28.4 - 33.9%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

68 SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 306-360 (102.3 - 120.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Sylveon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 240 HP / 252 SpA / 16 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power Fire / Hidden power Ground
- Baton Pass

Sylveon can easily switch in against anything bar LO Hurricane and OHKO Tornadus-T in return with a Specs boosted Hyper Voice. With rocks, Sylveon has a little chance (< 50%) to be 2HKOd by Hurricane and the lack of recovery also means it can't switch in too often, especially with hazards on the field. Still a great check as it can switch in against any coverage move and avoiding the 2hko from Hurricane at full HP.

180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Sylveon: 156-185 (39.8 - 47.3%) -- 43.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 240 HP / 0 Def Sylveon: 86-101 (21.9 - 25.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Sylveon: 57-68 (14.5 - 17.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 240 HP / 0 Def Sylveon: 51-60 (13 - 15.3%) -- possible 6HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Choice Specs Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 339-399 (113.3 - 133.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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short circuit (Thundurus) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast/Nasty Plot

standard LO thundurus. FB for ttar and ferro or nasty plot for boosts. Basically this is one of torn-t's best offensive checks.

180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 117-139 (39.1 - 46.4%)
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Thundurus: 81-96 (27 - 32.1%)
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Thundurus: 47-56 (15.7 - 18.7%)
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Thundurus: 86-101 (28.7 - 33.7%)

252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 455-538 (152.1 - 179.9%)

you can come in on anything and and ko with tbolt. SR and u-turn chips wears you down tho. Torn-t must be warry tho as it relies on poor accuracy moves and thundurus can always just paralyze it making it easy to kill
 
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Reserving Mega Aero as a Check
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JURASSIC WORLD (Aerodactyl) @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 Atk / 44 Def / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Fire Fang
- Aqua Tail

Pretty simple here, Mega Aerodactyl, even when not Mega Evolved, can switch into any move Tornadus-Therian can throw out it and can live without some extreme hax, and OHKO back with Stone Edge, outspeeding even when it's not Mega Evolved. (But don't miss Stone Edge or be sad (bolts xd))
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 44 Def Mega Aerodactyl: 133-156 (44.1 - 51.8%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO

216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Aerodactyl: 105-125 (34.8 - 41.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 44 Def Mega Aerodactyl: 39-45 (12.9 - 14.9%) -- possible 7HKO

To non-Mega Aerodactyl:
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 44 Def Aerodactyl: 161-191 (53.4 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Aerodactyl: 129-152 (42.8 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO

76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 44 Def Aerodactyl: 47-56 (15.6 - 18.6%) -- possible 6HKO
Why isn't Stone Edge in the set smh
248 Atk Mega Aerodactyl Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 404-476 (135.1 - 159.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Mega Manectric as a Check

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Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Hidden Power Ice

Like in most situations, it's not wise for MegaMan to repeatedly switch into special attackers or strong physical ones (even with Intimidate due to its deceptively low defensive stats). Therefore, if it's given a safe switch-in against Tornadus-T, it outspeeds and OHKOes the genie bird (or is it the birdy genie? Hmmm... oh well) with Thunderbolt. If you absolutely have to directly switch MegaMan into it, you'll have to know that only Focus Blast, which isn't even guaranteed on the set, is the only move that 2HKOes without SR (Hurricane needs SR to do so). So, you can switch once or even twice into Tornadus-T if you want, but do be careful. One last thing before the calcs: MegaMan doesn't care being Taunted; it keeps its cool like the awesome electric dog that it is.
-1 76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Manectric: 57-68 (20.2 - 24.1%) -- 58.3% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
-1 76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Manectric: 96-114 (34.1 - 40.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Manectric: 117-139 (41.6 - 49.4%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Manectric: 172-203 (61.2 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Mega Manectric Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 368-434 (123 - 145.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Mega Manectric Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tornadus-T: 332-392 (111 - 131.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO (if, somehow, Tornadus-T has a Hasty/Timid Nature instead of a Naive one, MegaMan still OHKOes)
 
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Just a reminder to some people posting sets here: counters refer to manually switching in (hard switching), while checks only come in freely without taking damage from the opposing pokemon immediately after (such as coming in from a slow U-Turn or a faint).

I usually see people posting checks while calling them counters and vice versa, and not properly understanding the term even when they refer to it within their post.
 
Name : Jirachi
Status: Check

Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- U-Turn
- Healing Wish
- Ice Punch / Fire Punch / Zen Headbutt

Jirachi can come in comfortably on any attack not named Superpower (which still doesn't 2HKO even after factoring Stealth Rock). Then, it can outspeed Tornadus and flinch it to death using STAB Iron Head. U-Turn is used as a free momentum button. Healing Wish is included as a clutch button in case your sweeper gets crippled. The last move is a toss-up depending on what you want to hit; Ice Punch for Gliscor, Landorus and Garchomp; Fire Punch for Scizor, Bisharp and Ferrothorn while Zen Headbutt for Keldeo, Mega Lopunny and Gengar.

76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Jirachi: 121-143 (35.4 - 41.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
216 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Jirachi: 100-118 (29.3 - 34.6%) -- 77.1% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Jirachi Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 144-171 (48.1 - 57.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Jirachi Ice Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 180-214 (60.2 - 71.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
 
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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 / Thunderbolt
- Earthquake / Muddy Water

Goodra can come in on any of Tornadus' moves (except Superpower, and even then, the attack drop prevents it from being a 2HKO) and take it out with Thunderbolt or Draco Meteor.

However, if rocks aren't up, these moves do not 1HKO, allowing Tornadus to U-Turn out. Even if rocks are up, there's nothing stopping it from pivoting out immediately.

Offensive:
252+ SpA Goodra Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 253-298 (84.6 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Goodra Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 142-168 (47.4 - 56.1%) -- 82.4% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Goodra Sludge Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 117-138 (39.1 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Goodra Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 234-276 (78.2 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Goodra Muddy Water vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 117-138 (39.1 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Defensive:
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Goodra: 94-110 (24.6 - 28.8%) -- 99.8% chance to 4HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 240 HP / 0 Def Goodra: 162-192 (42.5 - 50.3%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 240 HP / 0 Def Goodra: 95-113 (24.9 - 29.6%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Goodra: 68-81 (17.8 - 21.2%) -- possible 5HKO
 
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Ampharos @ Ampharosite
Ability: Static
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 248 HP / 20 Def / 240 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dragon Pulse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Volt Switch / Discharge

counter

calcs basically speak for themselves:

180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 248 HP / 240+ SpD Mega Ampharos: 66-79 (17.2 - 20.6%) -- possible 5HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 248 HP / 20 Def Mega Ampharos: 114-135 (29.7 - 35.2%) -- 18.2% chance to 3HKO
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 240+ SpD Mega Ampharos: 97-116 (25.3 - 30.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

bonus points for Heat Wave resistance and not having anything to Knock Off

0 SpA Mold Breaker Mega Ampharos Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 284-336 (94.9 - 112.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO (discharge has a 100% chance to KO, given that Torn-T is still Naive and not Hasty)
 
Check

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Raikou @ Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]

Assault Vest Raikou is a solid glue on offensive teams thanks to its ability to blanket check opposing electrics and specially biased flying types, along with quite a few more examples. Tornadus-Therian can put a dent in it with Superpower - but such is a suicidal action as Volt Switch will have a chance to OHKO after LO recoil, and Thunderbolt definitely will. Raikou can check Torn-T twice as it U-turns out before it's put into KO range for Superpower, although it can switch in and force it out in a pinch - but it's not much of a counter.

76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Raikou: 90-107 (28 - 33.3%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Raikou: 155-182 (48.2 - 56.6%) -- 89.1% chance to 2HKO (Not true as the drop happens)

252 SpA Raikou Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 254-302 (84.9 - 101%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Raikou Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Tornadus-T: 330-390 (110.3 - 130.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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SwedishBiscuit said:
Just a reminder to some people posting sets here: counters refer to manually switching in (hard switching), while checks only come in freely without taking damage from the opposing pokemon immediately after (such as coming in from a slow U-Turn or a faint).

I usually see people posting checks while calling them counters and vice versa, and not properly understanding the term even when they refer to it within their post.
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That's not how it works here, read the definitions of check and counter in the op.

Basically they have been altered in this thread so we don't have people nomming silly things such as garchomp as a kyu-b check. Check is a Mon which can win either 100% of the time once or relies on rolls/hazards being up it down etc to win. While a counter is a Mon they can continually come in multiple times without being worn done to the point where it can be overcome.

Lots of people seem to get the definitions of checks and counters IN THIS THREAD mixed up, make sure to read the op to get the definitions :),
 
Mega Diancie as a check.

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Diancie @ Diancite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 16 Atk / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Moonblast
- Protect

Pretty simple really. Mega Diancie is a really good check to Tornadus-T, owing to its typing, which allows it to switch into all of Tornadus-T's moves with ease. Hurricane is resisted, and Superpower fails to 2HKO. Mega Diancie is immune to Taunt and resists U-turn as well. The only thing that 2HKOes Mega Diancie is Focus Blast, but the probability of hitting two consecutive Focus Blasts is only 49%. In turn, Mega Diancie OHKOes with Diamond Storm.

180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 100-118 (41.4 - 48.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 32-39 (13.2 - 16.1%) -- possible 7HKO
180 SpA Life Orb Tornadus-T Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Mega Diancie: 147-173 (60.9 - 71.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 112-133 (46.4 - 55.1%) -- 61.3% chance to 2HKO
-1 76 Atk Life Orb Tornadus-T Superpower vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 74-88 (30.7 - 36.5%) -- 62.8% chance to 3HKO
16 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tornadus-T: 396-468 (132.4 - 156.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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