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Concept and OP based on the ORAS OU EV Spread Compendium
Banner by yours truly <3
Ah EV spreads, great on Pokemon and on toast! But I digress, welcome to the Doubles OU EV Spread Compendium! This is a thread designed to help old and new players alike in choosing the optimal Effort Value spreads and Natures for the most effective Pokemon in Doubles OU.
More often than not, newer players use inefficient EV spreads for their Pokemon. It can vary from just clicking the Suggested Spread button in the teambuilder (which is almost always a terrible spread), or running random EV's to make oneself seem "competitive". A more experienced player may take an EV spread off of the SmogDex. While the QC team is indeed hard at work updating these spreads, Doubles OU is a rapidly changing metagame, and many spreads are no longer as effective as they were in the past.
Here is where our thread comes in. This resource sets out to inform both new and experienced players of the most common or effective EV spreads for top-tier Pokemon, while simultaneously providing a thread where alternative, yet viable EV Spreads and Natures can be discussed.
How Contributing Works
In this thread, you may suggest EV Spreads and Natures for all Pokemon on the Doubles OU Viability Rankings. Any Pokemon not ranked will not be added to this compilation, and this compilation will be updated to reflect these rankings. If the Spread and Nature you are suggesting is not standard, you must provide rational reasoning for why these non-standard Spreads are viable and effective. You must also provide as of what the Spread does. Feel free to back your spread up with damage calculations or the speed of the Pokemon you are trying to check and counter. Please, however, do not suggest gimmicky or unviable Spreads in an attempt to create more sets for a Pokemon. Including additional spreads to speed creep these new EV spreads are also discouraged, as speed creeping has to end at some point.
(Note: This thread is for EV Spreads ONLY. You do not need to include a moveset in your post, though you may mention it in the description.)
The point of this thread is to note of effective EV spreads. Unique movesets belong in the Creative Sets thread.
>>Tier 1<<
Bulky Utility
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet or Modest Nature
Max Special Attack has a chance to OHKO Kangaskhan at +2, but otherwise Aegislash doesn't hit any other benchmarks. It typically runs minimum Speed with a Quiet nature to serve as a Trick Room counter.
EVs: 240 HP / 160 SpA / 112 SpD (by meloettaaa)
Quiet Nature
IVs: 7 Spe
Lives a 252+ Choice Specs Hydreigon Dark Pulse, remainder goes into SpA. If you use Weakness Policy you will KO Hydreigon at +2 with Flash Cannon. The 7 IVs are for outspeeding neutral Rhyperior with 31 IVs, however I don't know if that is still as relevant anymore considering Knights of the Sun doesn't exist anymore
Tailwind Attacker (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
Outspeeds positively natured base 110 Speed Pokemon under Tailwind, allowing it to check Mega Diancie, as well as fast Thundurus.
252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet or Modest Nature
Max Special Attack has a chance to OHKO Kangaskhan at +2, but otherwise Aegislash doesn't hit any other benchmarks. It typically runs minimum Speed with a Quiet nature to serve as a Trick Room counter.
EVs: 240 HP / 160 SpA / 112 SpD (by meloettaaa)
Quiet Nature
IVs: 7 Spe
Lives a 252+ Choice Specs Hydreigon Dark Pulse, remainder goes into SpA. If you use Weakness Policy you will KO Hydreigon at +2 with Flash Cannon. The 7 IVs are for outspeeding neutral Rhyperior with 31 IVs, however I don't know if that is still as relevant anymore considering Knights of the Sun doesn't exist anymore
Tailwind Attacker (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
Outspeeds positively natured base 110 Speed Pokemon under Tailwind, allowing it to check Mega Diancie, as well as fast Thundurus.
Bulky Rage Powder
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Sassy / Relaxed Nature
Survives a Timid Latios' Life Orb boosted Psyshock, as well as a Zen Headbutt from Jolly Metagross if it has a Relaxed nature. Minimum speed allows it to underspeed opponents in Trick Room and Spore them.
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpD (by KyleCole)
Relaxed Nature
Survives a +1 Reutun from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan, as well as an Ice Beam from Kyurem-B.
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpD (by KyleCole)
Sassy Nature
This doesn't hit a specific benchmark, but is the most efficient spread for mixed defenses.
EVs: 192 HP / 136 Def / 28 SpA / 152 SpD (by Level 51)
Sassy Nature
Its HP stat is a multiple of 3 to maximize Regenerator recovery. It also survives an Adamant Mega Kangaskhan Double-Edge, and guarantees a 2HKO on Terrakion with Giga Drain.
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Sassy / Relaxed Nature
Survives a Timid Latios' Life Orb boosted Psyshock, as well as a Zen Headbutt from Jolly Metagross if it has a Relaxed nature. Minimum speed allows it to underspeed opponents in Trick Room and Spore them.
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpD (by KyleCole)
Relaxed Nature
Survives a +1 Reutun from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan, as well as an Ice Beam from Kyurem-B.
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpD (by KyleCole)
Sassy Nature
This doesn't hit a specific benchmark, but is the most efficient spread for mixed defenses.
EVs: 192 HP / 136 Def / 28 SpA / 152 SpD (by Level 51)
Sassy Nature
Its HP stat is a multiple of 3 to maximize Regenerator recovery. It also survives an Adamant Mega Kangaskhan Double-Edge, and guarantees a 2HKO on Terrakion with Giga Drain.
Wallbreaker
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest or Timid Nature
Timid Nature can speed tie with other positive-natured base 100 Speed Pokemon, as well as Jolly Excadrill outside of Sand and maximum Speed Kyurem-B. If outspeeding these are not nessisary, Modest can be used instead
Bulky Special Attacker (all by KyleCole)
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 92 SpA / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
This lives Adamant Mega Kangaskhan Return 100% of the time, outspeeds max speed base 70 Pokemon, with the remainder in Special Attack
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 16 SpA / 184 Spe
Modest Nature
This has the same defensive benchmark as the previous set, outspeeds max speed Adamant Landorus-T, with the remainder in Special Attack. This set works well with Icy Wind support.
EVs: 224 HP / 152 Def / 24 SpA / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
This survives Rock Slide from Adamant Landorus-T 100% of the time, outspeeds max speed base 70 Pokemon, with the remainder in Special Attack.
Trick Room Attacker (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 88 SpA / 112 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
This allows Zard to avoid the KO from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan's Return or Life Orb Thundurus' Thunderbolt, with the rest dumped into SpA. If you're not worried about Thundurus (this set does pair well with Rhydon after all), or if your team is otherwise really ruined by Amoonguss, you can move the SpD EVs into SpA to guarantee OHKOs on Azumarill, Virizion, Sash Gengar, and Amoonguss.
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest or Timid Nature
Timid Nature can speed tie with other positive-natured base 100 Speed Pokemon, as well as Jolly Excadrill outside of Sand and maximum Speed Kyurem-B. If outspeeding these are not nessisary, Modest can be used instead
Bulky Special Attacker (all by KyleCole)
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 92 SpA / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
This lives Adamant Mega Kangaskhan Return 100% of the time, outspeeds max speed base 70 Pokemon, with the remainder in Special Attack
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 16 SpA / 184 Spe
Modest Nature
This has the same defensive benchmark as the previous set, outspeeds max speed Adamant Landorus-T, with the remainder in Special Attack. This set works well with Icy Wind support.
EVs: 224 HP / 152 Def / 24 SpA / 108 Spe
Modest Nature
This survives Rock Slide from Adamant Landorus-T 100% of the time, outspeeds max speed base 70 Pokemon, with the remainder in Special Attack.
Trick Room Attacker (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 232 HP / 76 Def / 88 SpA / 112 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
This allows Zard to avoid the KO from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan's Return or Life Orb Thundurus' Thunderbolt, with the rest dumped into SpA. If you're not worried about Thundurus (this set does pair well with Rhydon after all), or if your team is otherwise really ruined by Amoonguss, you can move the SpD EVs into SpA to guarantee OHKOs on Azumarill, Virizion, Sash Gengar, and Amoonguss.
Mixed Attacker
EVs: 208 Atk / 48 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
Maximum Speed is required because Diancie needs to outspeed threats like Keldeo and Terrakion, and has crucial speed ties with Latios and Mega Metagross. 48 Special Attack guarantees an OHKO on Bisharp with Earth Power. The rest is put into Attack to power up Diamond Storm. Hasty is used because the lower Defense can be fixed by boosts provided by Diamond Storm.
EVs: 56 Atk / 200 SpA / 252 Spe (by thetalkingtree)
Hasty Nature
Ensure a 2HKO on 4HP Kangaskhan using Moonblast. Hasty is used because the lower Defense can be fixed by boosts provided by Diamond Storm.
EVs: 208 Atk / 48 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
Maximum Speed is required because Diancie needs to outspeed threats like Keldeo and Terrakion, and has crucial speed ties with Latios and Mega Metagross. 48 Special Attack guarantees an OHKO on Bisharp with Earth Power. The rest is put into Attack to power up Diamond Storm. Hasty is used because the lower Defense can be fixed by boosts provided by Diamond Storm.
EVs: 56 Atk / 200 SpA / 252 Spe (by thetalkingtree)
Hasty Nature
Ensure a 2HKO on 4HP Kangaskhan using Moonblast. Hasty is used because the lower Defense can be fixed by boosts provided by Diamond Storm.
All-Out Attacker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant or Jolly Nature
This spread doesn't hit any specific benchmarks, but it's designed to go fast and hit hard. Jolly could be used over Adamant to outspeed speed base 90 Pokemon or neutral nature speed base 100 Pokemon, but since Kangaskhan has a ton of priority moves, it isn't completely necessary. Kangaskhan can also exchange it's Speed EVs for HP for more overall bulk.
Trick Room Attacker (by checkmater75)
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Def
Brave Nature
Maximizes Mega Kangaskhan's Attack while splitting the rest of the EVs between HP and Defense so that Kangaskhan always lives Keldeo's Secret Sword.
EVs: 252 HP / 228 Atk / 28 Def (by shaian)
Brave Nature
Always lives a Secret Sword from Keldeo while maintaining more special bulk.
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant or Jolly Nature
This spread doesn't hit any specific benchmarks, but it's designed to go fast and hit hard. Jolly could be used over Adamant to outspeed speed base 90 Pokemon or neutral nature speed base 100 Pokemon, but since Kangaskhan has a ton of priority moves, it isn't completely necessary. Kangaskhan can also exchange it's Speed EVs for HP for more overall bulk.
Trick Room Attacker (by checkmater75)
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Def
Brave Nature
Maximizes Mega Kangaskhan's Attack while splitting the rest of the EVs between HP and Defense so that Kangaskhan always lives Keldeo's Secret Sword.
EVs: 252 HP / 228 Atk / 28 Def (by shaian)
Brave Nature
Always lives a Secret Sword from Keldeo while maintaining more special bulk.
All-Out Special Attacker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
Keldeo functions best with max Special Attack to hit opponents super hard. The maximum Speed with a Timid speed ties at worst with other base 108 speed Pokemon like Terrakion and Infernape.
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
Keldeo functions best with max Special Attack to hit opponents super hard. The maximum Speed with a Timid speed ties at worst with other base 108 speed Pokemon like Terrakion and Infernape.
Choice Scarf
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
Max Attack and an Adamant nature for as much damage as possible. The speed investment outspeeds Mega Gengar and Mega Manectric.
Bulky Attacker (by SpaceBass)
EVs: 248 HP / 52 Atk / 116 Def / 92 SpD
Adamant Nature
Survives two -1 Double Edges from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan after Sitrus Berry recovery, Modest Hydreigon's Life Orb-boosted Draco Meteor, Thundurus's Hidden Power Ice without Life Orb, and +1 Adamant Bisharp's Life Orb-boosted Knock Off. This set works great on Semi Trick Room or with Tailwind support.
Life Orb Attacker (by KyleCole)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
Doesn't do anything specifically, but it hits hard and goes fast. Max Speed is necessary to outspeed neutral base 100 Speed Pokemon like Adamant Mega Kangaskhan. This spread can also work with a Choice Scarf.
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
Max Attack and an Adamant nature for as much damage as possible. The speed investment outspeeds Mega Gengar and Mega Manectric.
Bulky Attacker (by SpaceBass)
EVs: 248 HP / 52 Atk / 116 Def / 92 SpD
Adamant Nature
Survives two -1 Double Edges from Adamant Mega Kangaskhan after Sitrus Berry recovery, Modest Hydreigon's Life Orb-boosted Draco Meteor, Thundurus's Hidden Power Ice without Life Orb, and +1 Adamant Bisharp's Life Orb-boosted Knock Off. This set works great on Semi Trick Room or with Tailwind support.
Life Orb Attacker (by KyleCole)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
Doesn't do anything specifically, but it hits hard and goes fast. Max Speed is necessary to outspeed neutral base 100 Speed Pokemon like Adamant Mega Kangaskhan. This spread can also work with a Choice Scarf.
Gale Wings Attacker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
It doesn't require a Jolly nature because it doesn't cause Talonflame to outspeed anything else significant, so Adamant gives it as much Attack as possible. Everything else is to go fast and hit hard.
Mixed Attacker (by Hashtag)
252 Atk / 120 SpA / 136 Spe
Naive Nature
The Special Attack guarantees an OHKO on Mega Metagross with Overheat, with the remainder in Attack to power up Brave Bird.
Choice Band (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 92 HP / 248 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
Outruns max speed base 115s like Raikou and always survives LO Talonflame's Brave Bird.
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
It doesn't require a Jolly nature because it doesn't cause Talonflame to outspeed anything else significant, so Adamant gives it as much Attack as possible. Everything else is to go fast and hit hard.
Mixed Attacker (by Hashtag)
252 Atk / 120 SpA / 136 Spe
Naive Nature
The Special Attack guarantees an OHKO on Mega Metagross with Overheat, with the remainder in Attack to power up Brave Bird.
Choice Band (by thetalkingtree)
EVs: 92 HP / 248 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
Outruns max speed base 115s like Raikou and always survives LO Talonflame's Brave Bird.
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