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Project Victim of the Week
- Thread starter Aragorn the King
- Start date
Azumarill
Whismincott, Quagsire
Whismincott, Quagsire
Week 97: Thanks guys for all the votes, especially celticpride for the s/o and string of recent votes and CharizardIsMeh for the tie-breaker and making it so that every nomination got at least one vote!
The winners are:
Checks: Mega Altaria (InvisibleWater) | Mamoswine (Random Passerby) | Azumarill (Sobi)
Counters: Skarmory (p2) | Mega Slowbro (Terrakion.) | Whimsicott (Mentalist Swag)
Week 98: Double Dance Landorus-T
Landorus-Therian @ Soft Sand / Lum Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
The winners are:
Checks: Mega Altaria (InvisibleWater) | Mamoswine (Random Passerby) | Azumarill (Sobi)
Counters: Skarmory (p2) | Mega Slowbro (Terrakion.) | Whimsicott (Mentalist Swag)
Week 98: Double Dance Landorus-T
Landorus-Therian @ Soft Sand / Lum Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
Counter
Quagsire @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
Thanks to Unaware, Quagsire is able to switch into Stone Edge, and take very little damage. This makes it a good counter to Double Dance Landorus-T, and it can also 2HKO [The difference between a 2HKO + OHKO is very small!] Lando-T with Ice Beam. 252 EVs in Defense means it can endure Landorus's attacks, and the given spread makes it as bulky as possible. Scald can be used, though it does less than Ice Beam, but the burn chance can be helpful. Toxic wittles away at Landorus's HP each turn, but Quagsire should focus on getting rid of Landorus as soon as possible. The reason for this is because Quagsire isn't very fast, so instead of constantly having to heal off damage taken, it should spam Ice Beam until Landorus-T is gone. Once it has fainted, it can Recover, and handle the next Pokemon.
Here are some calcs:
- 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Quagsire: 186-220 (47.2 - 55.8%) -- 23.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
- 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Quagsire: 52-61 (13.1 - 15.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
- 0 SpA Quagsire Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 146-174 (45.7 - 54.5%) -- 48.8% chance to 2HKO
- 0 SpA Quagsire Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 224-264 (70.2 - 82.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Hard Check
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Magnet Rise
- Foul Play
Yeah not a lot is able to switch in to this thing, I found that out the hard way when I saw Rotom-W take something around 80% from +2 Stone Edge, haha. Anyways, Klefki is able to switch in on either Stone Edge, Rock Polish or Swords Dance and proceed to Magnet Rise, allowing it to be immune to Earthquake. If Landorus-T is at +2, Foul Play can OHKO after any chip damage (it 2HKOs if Landorus-T is at neutral). +2 Stone Edge can't 2HKO after Klefki's Leftovers recovery without some serious hazards up, not to mention the shaky accuracy of it. Klefki is only a hard check and not a counter, however, as Earthquake can OHKO if it is misfortune enough to switch into it. It also lacks reliable recovery (and can't paralyze it with Thunder Wave), so it gets shakier throughout the game.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Klefki: 139-164 (43.7 - 51.5%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+2 0 Atk Klefki Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 268-316 (84 - 99%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Magnet Rise
- Foul Play
Yeah not a lot is able to switch in to this thing, I found that out the hard way when I saw Rotom-W take something around 80% from +2 Stone Edge, haha. Anyways, Klefki is able to switch in on either Stone Edge, Rock Polish or Swords Dance and proceed to Magnet Rise, allowing it to be immune to Earthquake. If Landorus-T is at +2, Foul Play can OHKO after any chip damage (it 2HKOs if Landorus-T is at neutral). +2 Stone Edge can't 2HKO after Klefki's Leftovers recovery without some serious hazards up, not to mention the shaky accuracy of it. Klefki is only a hard check and not a counter, however, as Earthquake can OHKO if it is misfortune enough to switch into it. It also lacks reliable recovery (and can't paralyze it with Thunder Wave), so it gets shakier throughout the game.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Klefki: 139-164 (43.7 - 51.5%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
+2 0 Atk Klefki Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 268-316 (84 - 99%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
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Weavile as a Check
Weavile @ Life Orb
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
-Ice Shard
-Icicle Crash
-Knock Off
-Low Kick
Weavile is a good way to deal with Dual Dance Landorus-T for most offense teams. Icicle Crash shreds Lando before the Rock Polish and Ice Shard picks it off if it has already set up. Weavile must be brought in safely to do its job, as it will be KO'd by EQ or Edge otherwise.
Intimidate isn't a factor in these calcs since it shouldn't come into play when using Weavile against Lando. That said, Icicle Crash and Ice Shard (with a little prior damage for the latter) still destroy it.
252 Atk Life Orb Weavile Icicle Crash vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 749-879 (234.7 - 275.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Weavile Ice Shard vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 348-421 (109 - 131.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Weavile: 330-388 (117.4 - 138%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Weavile: 366-432 (130.2 - 153.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Weavile @ Life Orb
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
-Ice Shard
-Icicle Crash
-Knock Off
-Low Kick
Weavile is a good way to deal with Dual Dance Landorus-T for most offense teams. Icicle Crash shreds Lando before the Rock Polish and Ice Shard picks it off if it has already set up. Weavile must be brought in safely to do its job, as it will be KO'd by EQ or Edge otherwise.
Intimidate isn't a factor in these calcs since it shouldn't come into play when using Weavile against Lando. That said, Icicle Crash and Ice Shard (with a little prior damage for the latter) still destroy it.
252 Atk Life Orb Weavile Icicle Crash vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 749-879 (234.7 - 275.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Weavile Ice Shard vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 348-421 (109 - 131.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Weavile: 330-388 (117.4 - 138%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Weavile: 366-432 (130.2 - 153.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ice
Bronzong comes on anything Lando-T throws at it, because of his immunity to EQ and his resistance to Rock. The bell thing also has the raw bulk to take +6 Adamant Stone Edges and has enough power to 2HKO back with HP Ice.
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Latias-Mega @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Roost
- Reflect Type
With its immunity to EQ and beautiful bulk, Mega Latias is a sure-fire counter to Double Dance Lando-T, as you can always switch in and win 100% of the time. Should Lando-T use RP on the switch to Mega Latias, you only take 30.5 - 36% from the subsequent +0 Stone Edge and easily kill back with Ice Beam (130.4 - 154.2%). Should Lando-T use SD on the switch to Mega Latias, you will be faster and free to kill with Ice Beam before taking any damage. In emergency situations where Lando-T has managed to grab both a RP and SD, Mega Latias still wins because you stomach a boosted Stone Edge (60.8 - 71.6%) and kill back afterwards. As such, Mega Latias makes a fantastic counter to this particular Lando-T. It's been one of the most popular Pokemon as of late, and it's durability and reputation for blanket checking numerous Pokemon is put to great use here.
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Mamoswine @ Life Orb
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe or 240 Atk / 16 SpA / 252 Spe if Freeze-Dry
Adamant / Jolly Nature or Naughty / Naive if Freeze-Dry
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Superpower / Freeze-Dry
Mamoswine is a Check to Double Dance Lando-T due to it's ability to revenge kill it with it's priority Ice Shard, which is 4x super effective against Lando-T. Can't really come in safely on it unless it's setting up, however, and if it's at -1, it might not even OHKO Lando-T with Ice Shard.
-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Ice Shard vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 270-328 (84.6 - 102.8%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Ice Shard vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 411-489 (128.8 - 153.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Ice Shard vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 411-489 (128.8 - 153.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Defog Salamence as a hard check (careful with Stone Edge, though).
Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP/176 Def/84 Spe
Timid Nature
- Defog
- Fire Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Roost
Sally comes in, Intimidates, and if rocks aren't up avoids the 2HKO from Stone Edge, while two-shotting itself with double Hydro or (most of the time) Hydro+Fire Blast. 4 EVs shifted from Defense to Speed guarantees you outspeed at +0.
Calcs:
-1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 176 Def Salamence: 170-202 (43.2 - 51.3%)
0 SpA Salamence Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 206-244 (64.5 - 76.4%)
Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP/176 Def/84 Spe
Timid Nature
- Defog
- Fire Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Roost
Sally comes in, Intimidates, and if rocks aren't up avoids the 2HKO from Stone Edge, while two-shotting itself with double Hydro or (most of the time) Hydro+Fire Blast. 4 EVs shifted from Defense to Speed guarantees you outspeed at +0.
Calcs:
-1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 176 Def Salamence: 170-202 (43.2 - 51.3%)
0 SpA Salamence Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 206-244 (64.5 - 76.4%)
Chesnaught @ Leftovers
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
- Spikes
- Spiky Shield (or Wood Hammer)
isn't 2hkoed by +2 eq with 252+ ss, and can leech seed + spiky shield to wear it down and even use drain punch! :0 shrugs off +0 atks as well too so this is a hard counter
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet / Shed Shell
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Whirlwind
same deal with zygarde, except this skarmory has more physical bulk. switches into lando-t very easily and spikes on it, phazes it, or chips at it with brave bird until it's dead.
252+ Atk
+2 252+ Atk
+4 252+ Atk
0 Atk
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Counter
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Roost
- Fire Blast
Because of a higher speed stat and Levitate, Hydreigon is able to counter Double Dance Landorus-T. If it switches in when Lando-T uses Earthquake or Swords Dance, it won't take any damage and it will outspeed Lando-T the next turn and OHKO it with a LO Draco Meteor. If it switches in on a Stone Edge, it can take the hit pretty well and Roost off the damage that is has taken or OHKO with Draco Meteor.
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hydreigon: 142-168 (43.6 - 51.6%) -- 10.5% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 355-419 (111.2 - 131.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Roost
- Fire Blast
Because of a higher speed stat and Levitate, Hydreigon is able to counter Double Dance Landorus-T. If it switches in when Lando-T uses Earthquake or Swords Dance, it won't take any damage and it will outspeed Lando-T the next turn and OHKO it with a LO Draco Meteor. If it switches in on a Stone Edge, it can take the hit pretty well and Roost off the damage that is has taken or OHKO with Draco Meteor.
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hydreigon: 142-168 (43.6 - 51.6%) -- 10.5% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 355-419 (111.2 - 131.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Name: Cresselia
Status: Counter
Cresselia @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Moonlight
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
Cresselia laughs off anything Landorus-T can do and can even survive a +2 Stone Edge. In return, it OHKOes back with Ice Beam, taking into account Stealth Rock damage. Moonlight allows Cress to counter Lando even harder and gives reliable recovery.
Status: Counter
Cresselia @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Moonlight
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
Cresselia laughs off anything Landorus-T can do and can even survive a +2 Stone Edge. In return, it OHKOes back with Ice Beam, taking into account Stealth Rock damage. Moonlight allows Cress to counter Lando even harder and gives reliable recovery.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Cresselia: 164-194 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Cresselia Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 248-292 (77.7 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
0 SpA Cresselia Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 248-292 (77.7 - 91.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Counter
Latias (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 SpA / 176 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Ice Beam
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 176 Def Latias: 118-139 (39.2 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 364-432 (114.1 - 135.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 348-412 (83.4 - 98.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Salamence: 364-432 (92.6 - 109.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
I see Latias as a perfect counter for Double Dance Lando-T because it has Levitate, taking Earthquake away for Lando-T and, as seen in the calcs, efficiently taking Stone Edge, while OHKOing with Ice Beam. The other calcs are merely to show what else it can do to other common pokemon, like TankChomp and Defensive Salamence.
Latias (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 SpA / 176 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Ice Beam
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 176 Def Latias: 118-139 (39.2 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 364-432 (114.1 - 135.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 348-412 (83.4 - 98.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
80 SpA Latias Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Salamence: 364-432 (92.6 - 109.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
I see Latias as a perfect counter for Double Dance Lando-T because it has Levitate, taking Earthquake away for Lando-T and, as seen in the calcs, efficiently taking Stone Edge, while OHKOing with Ice Beam. The other calcs are merely to show what else it can do to other common pokemon, like TankChomp and Defensive Salamence.
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Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Calm Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
- Toxic
After Tracing Intimidate, Porygon2 can switch in on any of Landorus-T's attacks and OHKO with Ice Beam. If it switches in while Porygon2 has another ability, Porygon2 still comes out relatively unscathed.
However, if Landorus is at +2 or higher, Porygon2 will be unable to switch in on Soft Sand variants.
Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 SpD
Calm Nature
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
- Toxic
After Tracing Intimidate, Porygon2 can switch in on any of Landorus-T's attacks and OHKO with Ice Beam. If it switches in while Porygon2 has another ability, Porygon2 still comes out relatively unscathed.
However, if Landorus is at +2 or higher, Porygon2 will be unable to switch in on Soft Sand variants.
Offensive:
0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 324-384 (101.5 - 120.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Defensive:
0 SpA Porygon2 Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 324-384 (101.5 - 120.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Defensive:
-1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 76-91 (20.3 - 24.3%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 115-136 (30.8 - 36.4%) -- 62.1% chance to 3HKO
+1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 172-204 (46.1 - 54.6%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+3 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 288-339 (77.2 - 90.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+5 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 400-472 (107.2 - 126.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 115-136 (30.8 - 36.4%) -- 62.1% chance to 3HKO
+1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 172-204 (46.1 - 54.6%) -- 59% chance to 2HKO
+3 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 288-339 (77.2 - 90.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+5 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 400-472 (107.2 - 126.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 93-109 (24.9 - 29.2%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 138-163 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 207-244 (55.4 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+3 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 343-405 (91.9 - 108.5%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
+5 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 481-567 (128.9 - 152%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 138-163 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 207-244 (55.4 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+3 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 343-405 (91.9 - 108.5%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
+5 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 481-567 (128.9 - 152%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 51-61 (13.6 - 16.3%) -- possible 7HKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 77-91 (20.6 - 24.3%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
+1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 115-136 (30.8 - 36.4%) -- 61.7% chance to 3HKO
+3 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 192-226 (51.4 - 60.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+5 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 267-315 (71.5 - 84.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 77-91 (20.6 - 24.3%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
+1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 115-136 (30.8 - 36.4%) -- 61.7% chance to 3HKO
+3 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 192-226 (51.4 - 60.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+5 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 204 Def Eviolite Porygon2: 267-315 (71.5 - 84.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Hidden Power Ice
Bronzong's ability and typing allow it to switch in to all of Landorus-T's attacks (Unless it's at +4 or above, but if it's at that point before you switch in, you're doing something wrong), then 2HKO it with Hidden Power Ice.
Offensive:
-1 4 Atk Bronzong Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 108-127 (33.8 - 39.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 SpA Bronzong Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 172-204 (53.9 - 63.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Defensive:
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 57-67 (16.8 - 19.8%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 114-134 (33.7 - 39.6%) -- 25% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+4 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 171-201 (50.5 - 59.4%) -- 82.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+6 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Bronzong: 228-268 (67.4 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
2 more defensive counters because I'm bored:
Counter:
Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Leech Seed
- Synthesis
- Foul Play
Gourgeist-Super easily takes hits from Landorus-T and has Recovery so it can't be worn down easily. Foul Play has a 75% chance to OHKO a +2 Lando-T after Stealth Rock, after his Stone Edge only did 55% max. Because of Frisk, Gourgeist-Super can also look at Lando-T's item. Foul Play is often the best play but if Frisk shows a Leftovers Lando-T at full health you could assume a more bulky SD set and click Wisp instead of Foul Play to win 100% of the time.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 174-205 (46.5 - 54.8%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 0 Atk Gourgeist-Super Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 268-316 (84 - 99%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Counter:
Tangrowth @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
Tangrowth is a really solid Landorus-T counter because it avoids the 2HKO from a +2 Stone Edge, so even if you miss Sleep Powder or HP Ice doesn't kill, you will still beat Landorus-T. Tangrowth also can't be worn down really easily because of Regenerator. HP Ice is the safest play because it will always 2HKO Lando-T, even if it runs Yache Berry, but Sleep Powder can be used so you have a big chance that you only have to take one Stone Edge before beating Landorus-T. Unfortunately you risk missing and Lando-T having a Lum Berry.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 228+ Def Tangrowth: 163-192 (40.4 - 47.6%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Tangrowth Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 224-268 (70.2 - 84%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Counter:
Gourgeist-Super @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Leech Seed
- Synthesis
- Foul Play
Gourgeist-Super easily takes hits from Landorus-T and has Recovery so it can't be worn down easily. Foul Play has a 75% chance to OHKO a +2 Lando-T after Stealth Rock, after his Stone Edge only did 55% max. Because of Frisk, Gourgeist-Super can also look at Lando-T's item. Foul Play is often the best play but if Frisk shows a Leftovers Lando-T at full health you could assume a more bulky SD set and click Wisp instead of Foul Play to win 100% of the time.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 160+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 174-205 (46.5 - 54.8%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 0 Atk Gourgeist-Super Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Landorus-T: 268-316 (84 - 99%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Counter:
Tangrowth @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
Tangrowth is a really solid Landorus-T counter because it avoids the 2HKO from a +2 Stone Edge, so even if you miss Sleep Powder or HP Ice doesn't kill, you will still beat Landorus-T. Tangrowth also can't be worn down really easily because of Regenerator. HP Ice is the safest play because it will always 2HKO Lando-T, even if it runs Yache Berry, but Sleep Powder can be used so you have a big chance that you only have to take one Stone Edge before beating Landorus-T. Unfortunately you risk missing and Lando-T having a Lum Berry.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 228+ Def Tangrowth: 163-192 (40.4 - 47.6%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Tangrowth Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 224-268 (70.2 - 84%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Soft Counter
Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Cotton Guard
- Leech Seed/Stun Spore
- Encore
- Giga Drain
Whimsicott can come in on a Lando-T after one SD. If it comes in on an EQ, it can press Cotton Guard, and then Giga Drain or Leech Seed. If it comes in on an SD or RP it can press Encore. However, Whimsicott can't come in after two SDs, but if you let it set up that far you've lost. The best play would probably be (if you know it's Double Dance) to switch out immediately when it comes in, and follow up with Encore.
CALCS:
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 104-123 (32 - 37.9%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 93-110 (28.7 - 33.9%) -- 98.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 208-245 (64.1 - 75.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 186-219 (57.4 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. +3 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 84-99 (25.9 - 30.5%) -- 2.8% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. +3 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 75-88 (23.1 - 27.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Whimsicott Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 79-94 (24.7 - 29.4%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Cotton Guard
- Leech Seed/Stun Spore
- Encore
- Giga Drain
Whimsicott can come in on a Lando-T after one SD. If it comes in on an EQ, it can press Cotton Guard, and then Giga Drain or Leech Seed. If it comes in on an SD or RP it can press Encore. However, Whimsicott can't come in after two SDs, but if you let it set up that far you've lost. The best play would probably be (if you know it's Double Dance) to switch out immediately when it comes in, and follow up with Encore.
CALCS:
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 104-123 (32 - 37.9%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 93-110 (28.7 - 33.9%) -- 98.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 208-245 (64.1 - 75.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 186-219 (57.4 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. +3 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 84-99 (25.9 - 30.5%) -- 2.8% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Soft Sand Landorus-T Earthquake vs. +3 252 HP / 252+ Def Whimsicott: 75-88 (23.1 - 27.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
4 SpA Whimsicott Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 79-94 (24.7 - 29.4%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ice
Bronzong comes on anything Lando-T throws at it, because of his immunity to EQ and his resistance to Rock. The bell thing also has the raw bulk to take +6 Adamant Stone Edges and has enough power to 2HKO back with HP Ice.
Bronzong is genderless lol. Just sayin'.
PhysDef SD Gliscor: Check or Soft Counter (I'll let the aragorn decide based on whether he thinks its consistent enough to call a counter)
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Ice Fang
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Swords Dance
PhysDef SD Gliscor is interesting in general, but if you run it you kinda have to carry Ice Fang to get the best bang for your buck. Assuming that it is at full health as it comes onto the field and it comes in as Lando uses Swords Dance, it is able to heal of the damage it takes from coming in on Stealth Rock and can take 2 Stone Edges to the face. Due to the fact that it wasn't intimidated, it is able to 2HKO Landorus-T with Ice Fang. While it could SD on it, if you lack a secondary stop such as PDef Skarm you don't want to risk a crit as you SD due to the fact that DD Lando-T is insanely scary to face and it is best to get a large chunk off on it in case you get critted. If it comes in on an unboosted Stone Edge or a Rock Polish then Lando ain't doing crap to it anyway so it can just SD as Lando SDs and then can proceed to Ice Fang on the following turn. The given EVs outpace analysis tankchomp to make the most of the coverage that Ice Fang provides, although it is best to creep a little due to the fact that literally noone doesn't creep with tankchomp.
0 Atk Gliscor Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 200-236 (62.6 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 244 HP / 204+ Def Gliscor: 165-195 (46.8 - 55.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Poison Heal
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 244 HP / 204+ Def Gliscor: 83-98 (23.5 - 27.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Poison Heal
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Ice Fang
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Swords Dance
PhysDef SD Gliscor is interesting in general, but if you run it you kinda have to carry Ice Fang to get the best bang for your buck. Assuming that it is at full health as it comes onto the field and it comes in as Lando uses Swords Dance, it is able to heal of the damage it takes from coming in on Stealth Rock and can take 2 Stone Edges to the face. Due to the fact that it wasn't intimidated, it is able to 2HKO Landorus-T with Ice Fang. While it could SD on it, if you lack a secondary stop such as PDef Skarm you don't want to risk a crit as you SD due to the fact that DD Lando-T is insanely scary to face and it is best to get a large chunk off on it in case you get critted. If it comes in on an unboosted Stone Edge or a Rock Polish then Lando ain't doing crap to it anyway so it can just SD as Lando SDs and then can proceed to Ice Fang on the following turn. The given EVs outpace analysis tankchomp to make the most of the coverage that Ice Fang provides, although it is best to creep a little due to the fact that literally noone doesn't creep with tankchomp.
0 Atk Gliscor Ice Fang vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 200-236 (62.6 - 73.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 244 HP / 204+ Def Gliscor: 165-195 (46.8 - 55.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Poison Heal
252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 244 HP / 204+ Def Gliscor: 83-98 (23.5 - 27.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Poison Heal
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MEW: CHECK
Mew @ Life Orb /Exper Belt
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 72 Atk / 220 SpA / 216 Spe
Naive Nature
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower/Energy Ball/Low Kick
- Earthquake
- Psychic/Energy Ball/Low Kick
Mew can switch into all lando's moves and OhKO back with ice beam. Great lure for hazard setters.
220 SpA Expert Belt Mew Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 461-547 (144.5 - 171.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Earth Plate Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mew: 234-276 (68.6 - 80.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Mew @ Life Orb /Exper Belt
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 72 Atk / 220 SpA / 216 Spe
Naive Nature
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower/Energy Ball/Low Kick
- Earthquake
- Psychic/Energy Ball/Low Kick
Mew can switch into all lando's moves and OhKO back with ice beam. Great lure for hazard setters.
220 SpA Expert Belt Mew Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 461-547 (144.5 - 171.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Earth Plate Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mew: 234-276 (68.6 - 80.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
To the dregs we go for some hard counters!
Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Hp/ 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
Synthesis
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Stealth Rock
Basically grass typed hippo. Isn't 2HKOd by anything and can just roar. It also gets leech seed and curse if that your thing.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torterra: 135-159 (34.2 - 40.3%) -- 48.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
OFFENSIVE Flygon HARD COUNTER
Flygon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Fire Blast / Earth Power
- Roost / defog / uturn
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Flygon: 155-183 (51.4 - 60.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
And you outspeed with modest, so:
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 328-390 (102.8 - 122.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Other useful OHKOs
Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Hp/ 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
Synthesis
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Stealth Rock
Basically grass typed hippo. Isn't 2HKOd by anything and can just roar. It also gets leech seed and curse if that your thing.
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torterra: 135-159 (34.2 - 40.3%) -- 48.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
OFFENSIVE Flygon HARD COUNTER
Flygon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Fire Blast / Earth Power
- Roost / defog / uturn
+2 252+ Atk Landorus-T Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Flygon: 155-183 (51.4 - 60.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
And you outspeed with modest, so:
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 328-390 (102.8 - 122.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Other useful OHKOs
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Draco Meteor vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 502-593 (120.3 - 142.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 380-447 (107.9 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0- Atk Life Orb Flygon U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Hoopa Unbound: 354-421 (117.6 - 139.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 188+ SpD Heatran: 442-530 (114.5 - 137.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 380-447 (107.9 - 126.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0- Atk Life Orb Flygon U-turn vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Hoopa Unbound: 354-421 (117.6 - 139.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Flygon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 188+ SpD Heatran: 442-530 (114.5 - 137.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Checks: viii Weavile
iv Mamoswine
iii Magnet Rise Klefki
i Defog Salamence
Porygon2
LO Ice Beam Mew
ii Ice Fang Gliscor
HP Ice Landorus-T
Counters: viii Quagsire
viii Mega Latias
v Chesnaught
iv Cresselia
iv Gourgeist-Super
Hydreigon
Sitrus Berry Latias
iii Skarmory
iii Tangrowth
Whimsicott
i Bronzong
i Torterra
Flygon
You may vote for 1 check and 2 counters.
Note: If you slashed hard check / soft counter or soft counter / hard check, I just went with what you slashed first, b/c both examples were very borderline.
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