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Bendiving said:
Pangoro as a counter
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Pangoro @ Life Orb
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Superpower
- Sucker Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Parting Shot

Pangoro can switch into any of Hoopa-U's attacks even with stealth rock and one layer of spikes, and KO with life orb & STAB-boosted sucker punch in return:

160 Atk Hoopa Unbound Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Pangoro: 222-262 (66.8 - 78.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ Atk Life Orb Pangoro Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa Unbound: 304-359 (100.9 - 119.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Although not on the analyses this is imo the best Pangoro set as sucker punch over knock off makes up for his low speed plus has surprise factor, and parting shot is great for gaining momentum on forced switches.
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Hate to break it to ya, but Pangoro does not learn Sucker Punch.
 
Bendiving said:
160 Atk Hoopa Unbound Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Pangoro: 222-262 (66.8 - 78.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Uh... How did you get that calc? (Edit: Found it ---> you forgot LO on Hoopa-U) What I got is totally different:

160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Pangoro: 289-341 (87 - 102.7%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO (56.3% chance to OHKO after SR)

With this calc, which should be the correct one, Pangoro shouldn't be considered a check since even in the best case scenario for checking Hoopa-U, a 1 vs 1 situation that is, Pangoro gets outsped and can be OHKOed by Drain Punch.
 
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Status: Check

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

I did calcs on a poorly translated Japanese app that calculates stats and damage. I still can't believe Kyurem can actually switch in to anything even with a negative nature. If someone could do the calcs online that would be cool, but this app hasn't failed me so far.

I picked Scarf instead of just going Life Orb because this also counters Scarf Hoopa. The only move that does significant damage to Kyurem is Life Orb Focus Blast with 96 SpA EVs.

(Tried doing the calcs from my phone but Hoopa U won't show up on the calculator)

GnralLao said:
Kyurem-B isn't a counter as it can only switch into Hoopa-U's moves once (Psychic can even OHKO after SR). It certainly is a check since LO and Scarf variants both outspeed and OHKO Hoopa-U, but definitely not a counter.

96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Kyurem-B: 259-305 (66.2 - 78%) -- 25% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Kyurem-B: 263-309 (67.2 - 79%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (if using LO Kyurem-B)
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Thanks, those are the numbers I'm getting. I guess you can counter if you have no rocks on your side but lol who doesn't use rocks.
 
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Rocxidi said:
Status: Counter (?)

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

I did calcs on a poorly translated Japanese app that calculates stats and damage. I still can't believe Kyurem can actually switch in to anything even with a negative nature. If someone could do the calcs online that would be cool, but this app hasn't failed me so far.

I picked Scarf instead of just going Life Orb because this also counters Scarf Hoopa. The only move that does significant damage to Kyurem is Life Orb Focus Blast with 96 SpA EVs.

(Tried doing the calcs from my phone but Hoopa U won't show up on the calculator)
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Kyurem-B isn't a counter as it can only switch into Hoopa-U's moves once (Psychic can even OHKO after SR). It certainly is a check since LO and Scarf variants both outspeed and OHKO Hoopa-U, but definitely not a counter.

96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Kyurem-B: 259-305 (66.2 - 78%) -- 25% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Kyurem-B: 263-309 (67.2 - 79%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock (if using LO Kyurem-B)
 
M-Lopunny as a Check

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Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Return
- Fake Out
- Power-Up Punch

M-Loppuny can only reliably switch on Hoopa-U's Dark Pulse twice (even with SR) and its Gunk Shot once, but in return, M-Lopunny cleanly 2HKOes with a Fake Out + Return combination or, if you feel lucky enough, it straightout OHKOes Hoopa-U with High Jump Kick (if Hoopa-U already already took one LO recoil, Return OHKOes).
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Lopunny: 97-116 (35.7 - 42.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Lopunny: 198-233 (73 - 85.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Lopunny: 247-291 (91.1 - 107.3%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO (81.3% chance to OHKO after SR)
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Lopunny: 439-523 (161.9 - 192.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Mega Lopunny Fake Out vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 115-136 (38.4 - 45.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Mega Lopunny Return vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 291-343 (97.3 - 114.7%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO (guaranteed OHKO after one LO recoil)
252 Atk Mega Lopunny High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 370-436 (123.7 - 145.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Talonflame as a Check
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Talonflame @ Choice Band
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-turn
- Steel Wing / Tailwind / Sleep Talk / Will-O-Wisp / whatever

I only chose this Talonflame set because it gets guaranteed OHKOs with almost all of its moves (BB from its SD set is very close to a guaranteed one though). Basically, only switch in Talonflame if you're absolutely sure Hoopa-U is going for Drain Punch and click whatever move you want (preferably U-turn).
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Talonflame: 77-91 (25.9 - 30.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Talonflame: 247-291 (83.1 - 97.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 257-304 (86.5 - 102.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Talonflame: 289-341 (97.3 - 114.8%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Choice Band Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 360-424 (120.4 - 141.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Choice Band Talonflame U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 564-664 (188.6 - 222%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Jirachi as a Check

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Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- U-turn
- Fire Punch / Ice Punch
- Healing Wish / Trick

Come to think of it, pretty much every fast U-turners and physical attackers in general can outspeed and OHKO Hoopa-U. Anyway, Jirachi can easily switch into Hoopa-U's Psychic or Gunk Shot (Drain Punch doesn't do much damage too) before outspeeding and OHKOing it with U-turn (or 2HKOing it with Iron Head if you feel the Flinch Hax God is with you).
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Jirachi: 52-62 (15.2 - 18.1%) -- possible 6HKO
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Jirachi: 117-139 (34.3 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
160 Atk Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Jirachi: 234-278 (68.6 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Jirachi: 377-447 (110.5 - 131%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Jirachi Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 184-217 (61.5 - 72.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Jirachi U-turn vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 428-508 (143.1 - 169.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Name: Terrakion
Status: Check
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Terrakion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Rock Polish

Terrakion avoids the 2HKO from any of Hoopa-U's moves except Drain Punch / Psychic and can OHKO back with Close Combat. You can even get a Justified boost if you get in on Dark Pulse.

96 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 356-422 (110.2 - 130.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 198-234 (61.3 - 72.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
96 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 79-93 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- 99.7% chance to 4HKO
160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 79-93 (24.4 - 28.7%) -- 98.9% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Terrakion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 430-507 (142.8 - 168.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Name: Keldeo
Status: Check


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Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind

Keldeo avoids the 2HKO from any of Hoopa-U's moves except Gunk Shot / Psychic and can OHKO back with Secret Sword.

96 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 360-426 (111.4 - 131.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Keldeo: 157-185 (48.6 - 57.2%) -- 93.4% chance to 2HKO
160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Keldeo: 98-116 (30.3 - 35.9%) -- 41.8% chance to 3HKO
96 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 80-94 (24.7 - 29.1%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 348-411 (115.6 - 136.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO


Name : Gyarados
Status: Check
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Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Substitute / Taunt

If Stealth Rock is not up, Gyarados avoids the 2HKO from anything except Drain Punch and can OHKO back with Crunch or Waterfall, taking into account Life Orb recoil / Rocks damage. (if Rocks are up, Gunk Shot can 2HKO Mega Gyarados ).

160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Gyarados: 168-198 (50.7 - 59.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
160 Atk Hoopa-Unbound Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mega Gyarados: 134-158 (40.4 - 47.7%) -- 57.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
96 SpA Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gyarados: 58-69 (17.5 - 20.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Crunch vs. 0 HP / 0- Def Hoopa-Unbound: 252-297 (83.7 - 98.6%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

EDIT: Basically any mon with Dark resistance and hits on the physical side will check Hoopa-U lol.
 
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Awesome week guys, and grats to michaeloche for making into the hall of fame!

Week 81: Nidoking

Nidoking @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast / Sucker Punch
 
Mega Venusaur as a Hard Check

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Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 144 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Knock Off / Leech Seed

If SR are not up, M-Venu can switch into all of Nidoking's moves without being 2HKOed. In return, M-Venu can Knock Off Nidoking's LO, sap its HP with Leech Seed and, more importantly, stay alive with Synthesis (as long as sand/rain isn't up).
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 144 SpD Mega Venusaur: 149-177 (40.9 - 48.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

0 SpA Mega Venusaur Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 121-144 (39.9 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
 
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Mew @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 224 SpD / 32 Spe
Careful Nature
- Taunt
- Soft-Boiled
- Will-O-Wisp
- Knock Off

Mew switches into anything Nidoking wants to throw at it, even after Stealth Rock damage. From there, it can Knock Off its Life Orb, making all of Nidoking's attacks do even less, and can Roost / Soft-Bouled off damage if it needs to. It can widdle it down with the combanation of Burn and Knock Off damage. Psychic is another option in that last slot to make the war end faster, but Nidoking's attacks will be at full power every turn.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Mew: 146-173 (36.1 - 42.8%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Mew: 138-164 (34.1 - 40.5%) -- 42.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery


Without Life Orb:

252 SpA Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Mew: 112-133 (27.7 - 32.9%) -- 81.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Mew: 106-126 (26.2 - 31.1%) -- 9.4% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
 
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Slowking as a Counter

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Slowking @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP/ 184 Def/ 76 SpD
Calm Nature
-Scald
-Psyshock
-Thunder Wave
-Slack Off

If we had any more kings trying to kill each other, this would be game of thrones by now.

I chose this over AV Slowking (which takes the hits better and has enough room for SpA EV's to OHKO with Scald) because it seems easier to fit onto most teams. Defensive Slowking does the job well enough on its own, not even being 3HKO'd by Sludge Wave after rocks. In return, Nidoking is OHKO'd by Scald after a bit of prior damage. However, AV Slowking works even better if it is preferable for teambuilding.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 248 HP / 76+ SpD Slowking: 153-183 (38.9 - 46.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Slowking Scald vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Nidoking: 242-288 (79.8 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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Counter

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

Cresselia resists both of Nidoking's STABs (It's immune to Ground, but I'm pretty sure that counts) and takes very little damage from its coverage moves, allowing it to come in and 2HKO with Psychic. Moonlight restores Cresselia's health, but due to its limited PP, it can't PP stall with it.

For added hilarity, Cresselia can run Skill Swap to steal Nidoking's ability, but all that does is turn Psychic into a guaranteed OHKO after rocks.

Offensive:
0 SpA Cresselia Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 194-230 (64 - 75.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Sheer Force Cresselia Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 254-300 (83.8 - 99%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Cresselia Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 130-154 (42.9 - 50.8%) -- 2.3% chance to 2HKO

Defensive:
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 248 HP / 220+ SpD Cresselia: 121-144 (27.3 - 32.5%) -- 65.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 220+ SpD Cresselia: 114-136 (25.7 - 30.6%) -- 3.4% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 220+ SpD Cresselia: 77-91 (17.3 - 20.5%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Flamethrower vs. 248 HP / 220+ SpD Cresselia: 77-91 (17.3 - 20.5%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
 
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Not resting on my laurels here.

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Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
- Toxic
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell

Role: Counter

Chansey takes jack from Nidoking's attacks and can whittle him down with Seismic Toss, although you need to use it 4 times to KO him with no prior damage.
Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 0 HP Nidoking: 100-100 (33 - 33%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

most damaging Nidoking move:
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 101-121 (15.7 - 18.8%) -- possible 6HKO
 
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Check
Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard > Trace
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute

Even though Alakazam takes massive damage upon switching in, if you come in as base form you wont be taking SR damage hence you can survive 100% of the time. However, if you are already Mega evolved before coming in, Alakazam could faint to Sludge Wave after SR damage, which reduces it to a check. Even switching to non-STAB moves like Ice Beam cause Alakazam to take over half.

While Alakazam does not appreciate taking the damage, it certainly loves to Trace Sheer Force, which is amazing for Alakazam as it could potentially give it enough damage to clean up a team after bringing down Nidoking.
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Alakazam: 207-243 (82.4 - 96.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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Name : Gothitelle
Status: Check

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Gothitelle @ Choice Scarf
Ability : Shadow Tag
EVs : 80 HP / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Trick

Goth can come in on any move, trap Nidoking and OHKO it with Psychic. The only way Nidoking wins is if it runs Sucker Punch.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Gothitelle: 183-216 (60.7 - 71.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Gothitelle: 173-204 (57.4 - 67.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Ice Beam vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Gothitelle: 116-136 (38.5 - 45.1%) -- 8.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
176 SpA Gothitelle Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 282-332 (93 - 109.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

EDIT: lol Recreant. You want to take a meaningless title that I don't really care about? Feel free to do so haha
 
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Manaphy as a hard check:

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Manaphy @ Wacan Berry
- Tail Glow
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Ability: Hydration
96 HP / 252 SpA / 160 Spe
Modest Nature

Can tank any single hit from Nidoking on the switch, and OHKO it in return with Scald. This technically makes it a counter but Manaphy loses so much HP in the process that it won't be able to set up a Tail Glow afterwards, so it's more of a hard check as I see it.

252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 96 HP / 0 SpD Manaphy: 218-257 (59.7 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Manaphy Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 306-360 (100.9 - 118.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Pokemon: Hoopa-U
Role: Soft Check
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Hoopa-Alt @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch
- Psychic

Able to switch in vs any of Nido's moves avoiding a KO and able to blow back with Psychic.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Hoopa Unbound: 157-187 (51.9 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 390-462 (128.7 - 152.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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Pokemon: Hoopa-U
Role: Soft Check
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Hoopa-Alt @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 160 Atk / 96 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Gunk Shot
- Drain Punch
- Psychic

Able to switch in vs any of Nido's moves avoiding a KO and able to blow back with Psychic.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Hoopa Unbound: 157-187 (51.9 - 61.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
96 SpA Life Orb Hoopa Unbound Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Nidoking: 603-712 (199 - 234.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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nidoking is faster. you need a scarf to be able to check it
 
Porygon2 as a Counter

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Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
- Toxic / Thunder Wave

P2 is so bulky it doesn't need to resist any of Nidoking's moves to wall it. Furthermore, it has reliable recovery via Recover and can 2HKO Nidoking with Ice Beam (which happens to be boosted by Sheer Force due to Trace!). Both Toxic and Thunder Wave are useless against it, but both are geat options to deal with some defensive threats and fast sweepers respectively (even Foul Play could be used for that matter).
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 248 HP / 56+ SpD Eviolite Porygon2: 118-140 (31.6 - 37.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and 1 layer of Spikes

0 SpA Sheer Force Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 222-262 (73.2 - 86.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Mght add more C/Cs here, but I'm done for now.
 
Keldeo as a Check
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Keldeo @ Choice Specs/Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind

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Keldeo @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Secret Sword

...or any keldeo set ever

Can switch into any move then rek Nidoking with water STAB moves.

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo: 216-255 (66.8 - 78.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Keldeo Scald vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Nidoking: 368-434 (121.4 - 143.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Scald vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Nidoking: 552-650 (182.1 - 214.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
Just because there's an event.

Zoroark as a Check

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Zoroark @ Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Extrasensory
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Flamethrower / Focus Blast / U-Turn

It can't Switch-In on it's STABs, but it can almost net the KO with Extrasensory. Specs however guarantees it.

252 SpA Life Orb Zoroark Extrasensory vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 273-322 (90 - 106.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Zoroark Extrasensory vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Nidoking: 314-370 (103.6 - 122.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

first post boltsandbombers ever liked, keeper
 
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Check

Heatran @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Taunt
- Stone Edge

Heatran on a Balloon is immune to 3 of Nido's attacks, meaning it's quite safe to switch him in. Earth power has a 75% chance of killing after stealth rocks, and Fire blast is a guaranteed KO when Heatran has a flash fire boost.
 
Great week guys :D

Week 82: CB Scizor
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Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Superpower
- Pursuit / Knock Off
 
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