Project Victim of the Week

[heritage]

Counter

Lucifer (Clefable) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Moonlight
- Heal Bell / Fire Blast

Ignoring any potential attack boosts from Garchomp thanks to Unaware, Clefable takes far under half from Earthquake, is immune Dragon Claw thanks to its Fairy-typing, stalls it out with Moonlight, and can freely set up Calm Minds without much worry. Even after Stealth Rock, Garchomp can't come close to 2HKOing Clefable with Earthquake. Moonblast does a hefty chunk back to Garchomp, easily 2HKOing even with the lowest rolls possible.

What Garchomp does

244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 144-169 (36.6 - 43%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

What Clefable does back

0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 224-266 (62.2 - 73.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

After a Calm Mind boost
+1 0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 338-398 (93.8 - 110.5%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

 

[JTD783]

Latios as a Check

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

The common life orb variant of Latios is a solid offensive check to SubSalac Chomp, as there are only a few situations where Garchomp comes out on top:

1. Garchomp sets up a sub as Lati switches in
2. Garchomp already has a salac boost
3. Latios switches into a Dragon Claw

In other scenarios, Latios can come in for free as Chomp SD's or EQ's and OHKO with Draco Meteor. Although Garchomp is able to win, Latios provides a lot of offensive pressure and has uses outside of checking Chomp.

Alternatively, Scarf Latios can do the same job better by outspeeding +1 Garchomp, but I decided to use the more common LO set as I believe it is more effective in the meta.

 

[Albacore]

Check

Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 104 Def / 156 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Flamethrower
- Roost
- Heal Bell

Not a counter since it does not OHKO Garchomp back, however it can switch in on Sub or DClaw and win from there, and easily 1v1s slightly weakened Garchomp.

+2 244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 104+ Def Altaria: 247-292 (69.9 - 82.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Pixilate Altaria Hyper Voice vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 314-372 (87.2 - 103.3%) -- 25% chance to OHKO


Can also invest more in SpA for it, 48 SpA with a Modest nature guarantees the OHKO at the expense of bulk.

 

[Sanger Zonvolt]

Name: LO Mamoswine
Status: Check

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

Thanks to its general bulk and Ice Shard, Mamoswine can come in on any move and pretty much guarantee a OHKO:

244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mamoswine: 196-232 (54.5 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mamoswine: 157-186 (43.7 - 51.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

244 Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Ice Shard vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 359-426 (99.7 - 118.3%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

Yeah, there's a 6.2% chance of missing the OHKO, but if you miss it then you probably racked up some bad karma to deserve it.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that it's listed as a check because you can only switch in once unless you switch into a Swords Dance

 

[Bice]

Reserving Sylveon.

Sylveon as a Soft Counter

Sylveon @ Leftovers
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
- Hyper Voice

I'm surprised nobody suggested Sylveon. Hyper Voice can go right through Subs, and can possibly OHKO Chomp, and even if it doesn't, it's still gonna leave a huge mark.

0 SpA Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 314-372 (87.2 - 103.3%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

Sylveon will most likely switch in on Chomp while it's still setting up, so it can still survive a +2 Earthquake and hit back hard.

+2 244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sylveon: 306-360 (77.6 - 91.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

However, it's not a very safe switch-in. It's highly recommended you switch in while Chomp is still setting up, hence why it's a soft counter.

 

[p2]

damn i was right

p2 as a counter

Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Recover
- Toxic
- Discharge / Foul Play

Yeah this just takes everything Garchomp has, even at +2 and easily OHKOs with Ice Beam after a little prior damage

0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 312-368 (87.3 - 103%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Porygon2: 84-100 (22.4 - 26.7%) -- 26.9% chance to 4HKO
+2 252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Porygon2: 169-199 (45.1 - 53.2%) -- 32.4% chance to 2HKO

 

[AD impish john]

Reserving Mega Gardevoir

 

[PikachuCandyツ]

Y'all boys have it all wrong
Noivern as soft Check

Checkers (Noivern) @ Life Orb
Ability: Infiltrator
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Focus Blast
- Hurricane
- Flamethrower

Subbed and at +4 attack? No problem thanks to infiltrator! Noivern naturally outspeeds Garchomp with it's dangerously quick 379 speed when timid and doesn't require any special set up to move around and kill Garchomp. Sure it's not a safe switch in, but it sure does get the job done. I'll do better next time I swear.

Calcs
252 SpA Life Orb Noivern Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 517-611 (123 - 145.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[bludz]

Status: Counter

Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
- Spikes / Defog

Skarmory hard walls Garchomp, not even being 2HKO'd by +6 Dragon Claw (which it can't really set up to anyway). Brave Bird gives a reliable way to damage Chomp and break its subs, with even Rough Skin not really being a problem. Whirlwind can be used to phaze out Chomp if it's behind a Sub and you don't feel like using Brave Bird for whatever reason.

+6 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 147-174 (44 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 112-133 (31.1 - 36.9%) -- 76% chance to 3HKO

 

[michaeloche]

here I go with this stuff again n_n

Landorus-Therian (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge / Knock Off

Role: Soft Counter

Lando-T doesn't take much from Dragon Claw and is immune to Earthquake. He has a small chance to 2HKO with Earthquake, but it's plenty to break the sub. Be careful of repeatedly switching into boosted attacks, however, as Garchomp outspeeds you and still 2HKOes at +2. Which is why I call this a soft counter and not a hard one.

Calcs

0 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 156-184 (43.3 - 51.1%) -- 5.1% chance to 2HKO
-1 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 67-81 (17.5 - 21.2%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 102-121 (26.7 - 31.6%) -- 34.6% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 153-180 (40 - 47.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 204-240 (53.4 - 62.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+3 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 253-298 (66.2 - 78%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

Kinda important (and late n_n) edit: Substitute blocks Intimidate, so be careful.

 

[escarlata]

Check
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Magnet Rise
- Play Rough / Foul Play

Klefki can switch into anything other than EQ, dodge the next EQ with Magnet Rise, and subsequently 2HKO Garchomp with Play Rough. Foul Play can only 2HKO if Chomp is at +2 or higher though. In fact, just go get the free layers of Spikes because Chomp literally cant touch you.

Numbers

0 Atk Klefki Play Rough vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 168-200 (46.6 - 55.5%) -- 73.8% chance to 2HKO

0 Atk Klefki Foul Play vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 108-128 (30 - 35.5%) -- 30.1% chance to 3HKO
+2 0 Atk Klefki Foul Play vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 215-254 (59.7 - 70.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[GnralLao]

Kyurem as a Check

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

Kyurem-B can switch into an unboosted Earthquake or SD (if SR aren't up, it can switch into Dragon Claw), even though it's not the best idea to directly switch it into Garchomp, before outspeeding and OHKOing it with the STAB move of choice. However, it can't switch into Substitute as Garchomp simply has to spam Subtitute until it gains its Salac boost, before 2HKOing/OHKOing it behind a sub.

Calcs

244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 163-193 (41.6 - 49.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 260-308 (66.4 - 78.7%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-B Dragon Claw vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 336-396 (93.3 - 110%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO (93.8% chance to OHKO after SR)
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-B Outrage vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 500-590 (138.8 - 163.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
32 SpA Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 540-636 (150 - 176.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Garchomp as a Check

Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Claw

Pretty much the same as Kyurem-B: it can switch into anything (only once for Dragon Claw) but Substitute for the same reasons as stated above. In that scenario though, ScarfChomp can win the matchup even if it switches into the opposing Garchomp's Substitute by winning crucial speeds ties (they'll both have the same speed stat after the latter gains its Salac boost). In return, ScarfChomp outspeeds and OHKOes SubSD Garchomp with Outrage.

Calcs

244 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Garchomp: 169-201 (47.3 - 56.3%) -- 80.9% chance to 2HKO (guaranteed 2HKO after SR)
244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Garchomp: 270-320 (75.6 - 89.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 12 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 410-486 (113.8 - 135%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Bronzong as a Hard Check / Soft Counter

Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 30 Atk / 30 Def / 1 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Hidden Power Ice

Due to Bronzong's bulk, ability and typing, Bronzong can easily switch into any move from SubSD Garchomp, setup SR and 2HKO it back with HP Ice.

Calcs

244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 57-68 (16.8 - 20.1%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 244 Atk Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 114-135 (33.7 - 39.9%) -- 32.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Bronzong Hidden Power Ice vs. 12 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 164-196 (45.5 - 54.4%) -- 55.9% chance to 2HKO (94.9% chance to 2HKO after SR)

I'm too lazy to nominate Scarf Hydreigon (scarfed dragons in general seem able to check SubSD Garchomp to some extent) and I also was about to nominate Shedinja, but then I remembered about Garchomp's Rough Skin :( . Oh well... better luck next time.

 

[Aragorn the King]

Week 77: Choice Band Dragonite


Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake

Anyway since this is my 1.5K post, I'll post a list of people who've made this website worthwhile for me.

Shoutouts

~ Albacore -- For a long time we were basically twinning -- joined same month, got badges in the same month, etc. Recently you've definitely, um... changed that, but you're still awesome and were one of the first OU friends I made. Tu es fantastique :)

~ AM -- I still remember when we were friends when you were pre-ladybug. Although the dynamic certainly has changed, I'm glad we're still friends. Btw I promise I'll try to start posting more :P

~ Arikado -- You were always fun to talk to in both makeshift and #@_@. We haven't communicated in a long time though; we should change that. :P

~ bludz -- A while ago, you kinda came outta nowhere. Now, you're this huge presence in the forums and on PS, and I'm really glad, because you're a great guy who's very level-headed. I still miss Weedle though :'(

~ boltsandbombers -- You're a really nice guy to talk to on Skype, even if you are a bit of a hardo at times ;).

~ Celticpride -- I can't even fully go into how awesome you are as a friend. In under a year your role on the site has expanded a millionfold, yet you've remained incredibly humble and approachable. We've had some nice, albeit short, conversations on PS, and I hope they can continue.

~ Hulavuta -- I haven't talked to you in absolutely forever. In makeshift you used to serve an idol/mentor for me, as well as a friend, and I really liked listening to your advice/general commentary on things.

~ Karxrida -- I think we first talked in that dumb old "stupid things you've seen on the ladder" thread. Now we've talked a bit more, mostly on Skype, and I think you're really cool + nice. Keep posting :)

~ KlefkiHolder -- I'm glad your back from the scary place known as smashboards. Also, I at least 10% credit myself with dragging you back ;). Anyway, since you've come back we've been able to talk a little bit on PS, and I'm glad.

~ Kurona -- I'm really happy you asked me to join your Skype group back whenever, b/c it's been really great getting to know you (and everyone else :P). Idt we've had any in depth discussions, but it's still nice talking to you.

~ m00ns -- You're really helpful and fun to talk to on PS, and I hope we can talk/interact a lot more than we do now (which isn't much).

~ Magnemite -- Wow we go way back. I still miss talking on #@_@, and am happy you're in the Skype group, so we can maybe start talking again.

~ Minus -- I miss Wyvern... :'( Anyway, you were an awesome mentor moderator, and I love(d) talking to you on irc and Skype, especially when you had to tell your parents you were watching Khan Academy.

~ Muk -- I miss talking to you about 80's music, and I hope we could resume those convos :)

~ Recreant -- You're really nice and easy to talk to on Skype, are a great resource for players in the OU forum, and are really deserving of your CC badge :)

~ Tressed -- I haven't talked with you as much as I have other members of our Skype group, but you're still really nice + cool, and I hope to talk to you more :)

People I like a lot, but recently haven't talked to enough to write a sentence: -Clone- , Anty, Mysteria, Salemance, unfixable, xzern, Snobalt, Trinitrotoluene

 

[heritage]

<3
Soft Counter

Sick Fiction (Altaria) @ Altarianite
Ability: Cloud Nine
EVs: 248 HP / 104 Def / 156 SpD
Shiny: Yes
Bold Nature
- Roost
- Hyper Voice
- Heal Bell
- Fire Blast / Earthquake

Defensive Mega Altaria is immune to Dragonite's main spam move, Outrage, and resists Fire Punch, taking minimal damage from it. Extreme Speed does, at best, 37%. The best Dragonite can do is Earthquake, which does at most 46%. After Rocks it has a very small chance to 2HKO however, which is mainly why it isn't a pure counter, but for the majority of the time, Dragonite won't be locked into Earthquake. From there, Altaria can proceed to Roost stall its PP out. It also 2HKOs with Hyper Voice if Multiscale is broken, or with any damage it OHKOs.
Alternatively, the KingDDD set also works in terms of this and has a chance to set up Dragon Dances on it, however it has a similar chance to be 2HKOed after Rocks, although the chance is less. Both sets work, so here's the King DDD set.

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Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Cloud Nine
EVs: 248 HP / 136 Def / 96 SpD / 28 Spe
Impish Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Return
- Heal Bell / Substitute / Earthquake

What Dragonite does

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 248 HP / 104+ Def Mega Altaria: 112-132 (31.7 - 37.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 248 HP / 104+ Def Mega Altaria: 52-62 (14.7 - 17.5%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 104+ Def Mega Altaria: 140-165 (39.6 - 46.7%) -- 35.5% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

What Altaria does

With Multiscale

0 SpA Pixilate Mega Altaria Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 136-162 (42.1 - 50.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Without Multiscale

0 SpA Pixilate Mega Altaria Hyper Voice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 272-324 (84.2 - 100.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[Twix]

Azumarill is a Check

Azumarill @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Play Rough
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Superpower

Azumarill can switch into an Outrage locked Dragonite and have a chance to OHKO it without prior damage using Play Rough. Although a banded Earthquake can do a lot, Azumarill can take one hit from it.

calcs

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 172 HP / 4 Def Azumarill: 220-259 (57.2 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 172 HP / 4 Def Azumarill: 176-208 (45.8 - 54.1%) -- 51.6% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Huge Power Azumarill Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 279-328 (86.3 - 101.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

 

[GnralLao]

Kyurem-B as a Check

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

Kyurem-B can't repeatedly switch into Banded Dragonite (what can?), but that doesn't keep it from outspeeding (unless Extreme Speed is used) and OHKOing it with Ice Beam. A Rash nature is chosen over a Mild one to tank priority hits and, in this case, Dragonite's Extreme Speeds a little bit better. Fun fact: while Kyurem-B's Teravolt negates Dragonite's Multiscale, enabling it to deal more damage even when Dragonite is at full HP, Kyurem-B actually doesn't need it to OHKO Dragonite!

Calcs

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-B: 147-173 (37.5 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO (guaranteed 2HKO after SR) ---> don't switch into that (or Outrage lol)!

252+ SpA Life Orb Teravolt Kyurem-B Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 795-941 (246.1 - 291.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[SketchUp]

Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Moonblast
- Heal Bell
- Wish
- Protect

Clefable can take any hit from Dragonite at least twice with maximal defense investment. In return, Clefable can 2hko Dragonite with Moonblast, while staying healthy with Wish + Protect. Protect can be very useful if hazards are up, as Clefable will recover 6% more health before taking a second hit. Heal Bell is nice too in case Fire Punch burns.

Dragonite vs. Clefable

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 161-190 (40.9 - 48.3%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

Because of Protect this is a 0% chance to 2hko with only stealth rock, 1 spike or no hazards up and only a 11% chance when a combination of sand and stealth rock / 1 spike is up. Approximately a 60% chance to 2hko after a combination of stealth rock and 1 spike.

Clefable vs. Dragonite

0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 99-117 (30.6 - 36.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 198-234 (61.3 - 72.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

 

[Albacore]

Counter

Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Nasty Plot / Defog
- Heal Bell / Thunder Wave / Baton Pass

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Togekiss: 110-130 (29.4 - 34.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

This is the highest amount of damage Dragonite can deal to defensive Togekiss, and it can easily stall it out with Roost and even KO it with Air Slash.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Porygon2 cause Fairies and Dragons make me sick.

Porygon2 as a counter

Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Calm Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
- Toxic / Thunder Wave

Porygon2 can switch in on Dragonite and proceed to Trace Multiscale, which will allow it to take any two hits. Porygon2 can then proceed to hammer away at Dragonite with Ice Beam while also wearing it down with Toxic or crippling it with Thunder Wave.

Relevant Damage Calculations

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 97-115 (26 - 30.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 43-51 (11.5 - 13.6%) -- possible 8HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 41-48 (10.9 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 54-64 (14.4 - 17.1%) -- possible 6HKO

0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 136-160 (42.1 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 272-320 (84.2 - 99%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[michaeloche]

Skarmory @ Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Counter
- Whirlwind

Role: Hard Check

Skarmory is immune to Earthquake and takes very little from Outrage and Extreme Speed. It does get 2HKOed by Fire Punch about 1 in 5 times with Lefties and without SR up (and always does with it); however, it can use that to its advantage with Counter, as it will OHKO in return about 80% of the time (always does if Skarmory is running Rocky Helmet), with the bonus of ignoring Multiscale.

calcs

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 158-186 (47.3 - 55.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
The Dragonite set has 323 HP, so it will then usually die to Counter
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 93-111 (27.8 - 33.2%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 42-49 (12.5 - 14.6%) -- possibly the worst move ever

Also, grats on the 1.5k Aragorn.

 

[MrAldo]

Lets go with this beauty

Mega Tyranitar as a check

Tyranitar @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch / Earthquake
- Ice Punch / Fire Punch
- Stone Edge

With mega tyranitar gargantuous physical bulk even uninvested, able to outspeed adamant dragonite and sand to break Dragonite Multiscale; this mon makes a really solid check to the yellow dragon. Takes any hit from the banded set except for superpower (which isnt listed as an option, it should be) and proceed to OHKO back with stone edge after multiscale is broken thanks to sand chip damage. You can even setup on it if the game you are playing let you do that!

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Tyranitar: 231-273 (67.7 - 80%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Tyranitar: 258-304 (75.6 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

The others do 0, setup bait

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Tyranitar: 258-304 (75.6 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (with multiscale)

252 Atk Mega Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dragonite: 408-480 (126.3 - 148.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO (no mutiscale)

Sweet! You are safe with this beast at your side.

 

[InvisibleWater]

Check

Diancie @ Diancite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 32 Atk / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire
- Protect / Hidden Power Fire

Mega Diancie can switch into all of Dragonite's moves (with the exception of Earthquake) and take it out with one of its STABs.

Unfortunately, due to Multiscale, Diamond Storm and Moonblast are only 2HKOs. However, due to the limitations of Choice Band, getting 1HKOed by Earthquake isn't too much of a risk unless you switch in on it.

Calcs

Offensive:
32 Atk Mega Diancie Diamond Storm vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 172-204 (53.2 - 63.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
224 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 178-211 (55.1 - 65.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
224 SpA Mega Diancie Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 18-22 (5.5 - 6.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever

Defensive:
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 68-80 (28.2 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 63-75 (26.1 - 31.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Diancie: 340-400 (141 - 165.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[GnralLao]

Reserving Porygon2 cause Fairies and Dragons make me sick.

Porygon2 as a counter

Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Calm Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
- Toxic / Thunder Wave

Porygon2 can switch in on Dragonite and proceed to Trace Multiscale, which will allow it to take any two hits. Porygon2 can then proceed to hammer away at Dragonite with Ice Beam while also wearing it down with Toxic or crippling it with Thunder Wave.

Relevant Damage Calculations

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 97-115 (26 - 30.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Extreme Speed vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 43-51 (11.5 - 13.6%) -- possible 8HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 41-48 (10.9 - 12.8%) -- possible 8HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Multiscale Porygon2: 54-64 (14.4 - 17.1%) -- possible 6HKO

0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 136-160 (42.1 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Dragonite: 272-320 (84.2 - 99%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Actually, I wouldn't say that P2 should be called a counter. In fact, this only works if P2 is at full health and there are no entry hazards laying on your side of the field: if P2's Multiscale is already broken upon entry, Dragonite outspeeds and easily 2HKOes it with Outrage.

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 195-231 (52.2 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[astroboy]

reserving mega aggron

Mega Aggron as a soft counter

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

mega aggron can switch into anything dragonite wants to throw at it, only doing a max of 40% with earthquake, while aggron can ohko dragonite back as long as multiscsle is broken. not a full counter because it loses if it switches into an eq and multiscale isnt broken (meaning avalanche wont kill back

252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 16+ Def Filter Mega Aggron: 118-141 (34.3 - 40.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 16+ Def Mega Aggron: 71-84 (20.6 - 24.4%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

0 Atk Mega Aggron Avalanche vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Dragonite: 480-568 (148.6 - 175.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO (multiscale broken)
0 Atk Mega Aggron Avalanche vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Multiscale Dragonite: 240-284 (74.3 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (multiscale intact)

 

[escarlata]

Check (or Counter depending on SR)

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

Calcs:
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Outrage vs. 52 HP / 232+ Def Wobbuffet: 337-397 (63.1 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Choice Band Dragonite Earthquake vs. 52 HP / 232+ Def Wobbuffet: 187-221 (35 - 41.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

To summarise, Outrage would 2HKO Wobbs, but any other move will miss the 2HKO, which means Wobbs can Counter for a KO on Dragonite.
Interestingly, if and only if Wobbs took prior 11.9% - 25.6% damage (or 1-2 SR damage for that matter), a min roll Outrage would bring it into Custap range, which means a DBond KO next turn, which would make Wobbs a counter.

112 HP / 144 Def / 252 SpD Calm is an alternate build which will always be brought down to Custap range by Outrage, but risks being 2HKOed by EQ if SR is up.