Project PU Victim of the week - Week 47: Agility Kingler

[Raiza]

Pelipper as a counter

Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Defog
- Scald
- Roost
- U-Turn

Pelipper can switch on every Piloswine's move because of its typing, high physical bulk, and access to Roost, and can easily KO Piloswine with Scald. Piloswine or the switch also risk the burn. Even if Pelipper doesn't like switching in on Stealth Rocks, it can remove them with Defog, and can also gain momentum on the possible Piloswine switch thanks to U-Turn.

calcs

252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 84-102 (26 - 31.5%) -- approx. 7.2% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

8 SpA Pelipper Scald vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 152-182 (37.6 - 45%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

 

[Dundies]

Poliwrath as a counter (no gif bc mobile sucks)

Poliwrath @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
- Focus Blast
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Vacuum Wave

Poliwrath can take any 2 hits from Piloswine (including Ice Shard), outspeed, and 2HKO.

Calcs

252+ Atk Piloswine Earthquake vs. 200 HP / 0 Def Poliwrath: 156-184 (42 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Poliwrath Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 288-342 (71.4 - 84.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[rubsomebacononit]

soft counter / hard check

Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Def
Modest Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire

Tangela doesn't really mind any of Piloswine's attacks bar Icicle Spear (which 3HKOs), but can put it to sleep and Giga Drain the damage taken or just KO with Leaf Storm.

calculations

252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 144-168 (43.1 - 50.2%) -- approx. 0.4% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Piloswine Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 44-52 (13.1 - 15.5%) -- possible 7HKO
252+ Atk Piloswine Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 72-86 (21.5 - 25.7%) -- 1.3% chance to 4HKO

252+ SpA Tangela Leaf Storm vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 390-458 (96.7 - 113.6%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Tangela Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 224-266 (55.5 - 66%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[g]

COUNTER

Misdreavus @ Eviolite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split

Defensive Misdreavus doesn't care much about any hit Piloswine can throw at it and it can burn it with Will-O-Wisp, Taunt it to prevent Stealth Rock, and wear it down with Shadow Ball while healing with Pain Split.

252+ Atk Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 84-102 (25.9 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk burned Piloswine Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 42-51 (12.9 - 15.7%) -- possible 7HKO

 

[Grim]

Simipour is a check.

Simipour @ Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
- Low Kick / Knock Off / Taunt

Simipour can't switch into Earthquake, but doesn't really mind Icicle Spear or Ice Shard and just wrecks Piloswine with Hydro Pump, or 85% of the rest of the meta with the appropiate coverage move.

252 SpA Life Orb Simipour Hydro Pump vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 385-455 (95.5 - 112.9%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Simipour Hydro Pump vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Piloswine: 385-455 (95.5 - 112.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Piloswine Ice Shard vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Simipour: 44-52 (15 - 17.8%) -- possible 6HKO

 

[Kingler]

reserving choker

 

[TONE]

Checks: Tangela (rubsomebacononit) / Simipour (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Solrock (BenOhver) / Pelipper (Raiza.) / Poliwrath (Dundies) / Misdreavus (galbia)

Week Twenty Wan 21:

Grumpig @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunder Wave / Signal Beam / Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Taunt

You have a week to post and please don't reserve something you know you're not going to remember to finish.

 

[Raiza]

Torterra as a counter

Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Synthesis
- Stealth Rock

Torterra is unaffected by Thunder Wave, so can act as a good status sponge. It is 3HKO'd by Psychic, though it carries Synthesis and can recover the damage taken, while Wood Hammer can OHKO Grumpig with little prior damage(easy to inflict as Grumpig lacks any recovery). Earthquake can also do that but Torterra will need more prior damage.

calcs

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Torterra: 144-171 (36.5 - 43.4%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Torterra Wood Hammer vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 271-319 (90 - 105.9%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

252+ Atk Torterra Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 226-267 (75 - 88.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Grim]

Clefairy is a counter.

Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled
- Healing Wish

Can also use Knock Off or Stealth Rock. Clefairy switches into everything, and just clicks Thunder Wave and slowly kills. Getting paralyzed is annoying but nothing more than that.

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 79-94 (22.9 - 27.3%) -- 59.9% chance to 4HKO

rip

 

[Twix]

Misdreavus is a Hard Check / Counter

Misdreavus @ Eviolite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 204 SpD / 56 Spe
Calm Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split

Misdreavus has a large chance to 2HKO Offensive Grumpig after Rocks without any investment. It can also Taunt Grumpig to block an incoming Thunder Wave, or Pain Split to recover its HP. Misdreavus also gets 4HKO'd by Grumpig, but lacks solid recovery so it can't completely counter Grumpig.

Calcs

252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 204+ SpD Eviolite Misdreavus: 84-100 (26 - 30.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

0 SpA Misdreavus Shadow Ball vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 140-168 (41 - 49.2%) -- 75.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

 

[scorpdestroyer]

a good check:

Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
- Recover

252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Duosion: 150-178 (44.9 - 53.2%) -- 32.8% chance to 2HKO

as long as Duosion doesn't switch into Shadow Ball, it can start setting up Calm Mind in front of Grumpig

 

[Dundies]

Togetic as a counter

Togetic @ Eviolite
Ability: Super Luck
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Dazzling Gleam
- Roost
- Baton Pass

Really any variant of Togetic can take on Grumpig, physically defensive or specially defensive, but NastyPass Togetic takes most advantage of Grumpig which is why I chose it. Togetic is 4HKOd at best, and it is able to Roost off any damage taken and set up on Grumpig to +6, either passing boosts or KOing Grumpig.

Calcs

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Togetic: 81-96 (25.8 - 30.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

4 SpA Togetic Dazzling Gleam vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 67-79 (19.6 - 23.1%) -- possible 5HKO

+6 4 SpA Togetic Dazzling Gleam vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 264-312 (77.4 - 91.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[g]

Clefairy is a counter.

Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled
- Healing Wish

Can also use Knock Off or Stealth Rock. Clefairy switches into everything, and just clicks Thunder Wave and slowly kills. Getting paralyzed is annoying but nothing more than that.

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Clefairy: 79-94 (22.9 - 27.3%) -- 59.9% chance to 4HKO

I mean this technically correct considering the set posted but in reality offensive Grumpig runs Taunt so this isnt really as effective anymore and i slashed it :)

 

[Grim]

sigh ;-;

Stoutland as a good check.

Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Superpower
- Pursuit
- Facade

Stoutland can switch into a Psychic, Taunt, Signal Beam, Shadow Ball, and even a Focus Blast with max health, and OHKO with Return or do a ton with Pursuit even with Colbur.

252+ SpA Grumpig Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 244-288 (78.4 - 92.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Stoutland: 136-162 (43.7 - 52%) -- 11.7% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Return vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 346-408 (101.4 - 119.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

bye clef

 

[rubsomebacononit]

#CHECK
Armaldo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- X-Scissor

This Armaldo can easily OHKO Grumpig with X-Scissor but it can't switch in well unless rain is up.

252+ Atk Life Orb Armaldo X-Scissor vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 517-611 (151.6 - 179.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Armaldo: 151-178 (51.8 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Armaldo: 134-158 (46 - 54.2%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Armaldo: 90-106 (30.9 - 36.4%) -- 59.8% chance to 3HKO

 

[Magnemite]

Armaldo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- X-Scissor

This Armaldo can easily OHKO Grumpig with X-Scissor and take a few hits from Grumpig, althought it isn't able to switch in well unless rain is up.

252+ Atk Life Orb Armaldo X-Scissor vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 517-611 (151.6 - 179.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Armaldo: 150-177 (42.4 - 50.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Armaldo: 133-157 (37.6 - 44.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Armaldo: 89-105 (25.2 - 29.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

Uhh is there any particular reason this has max HP instead of max speed when it has life orb?

edit: 1776th post, go america!!!!!

 

[rubsomebacononit]

Uhh is there any particular reason this has max HP instead of max speed?

edit: 1776th post, go america!!!!!

i guess it was to take hits better, but I'll fix it.

 

[2xTheTap]

Ninjask as a Check

Ninjask @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- X-Scissor
- Aerial Ace

While Ninjask cannot switch into Thunder Wave or Psychic obviously, Ninjask can switch into predicted Focus Blasts with ease and OHKO with either U-Turn or X-Scissor. Predicted Shadow Balls only do about 65% maximum to -SpDef nature Ninjask, so if necessary, Ninjask can force Grumpig out off of a Shadow Ball as well.

If Ninjask loses its Choice Band throughout the battle, it can still OHKO with either X-Scissor or U-Turn after Stealth Rock damage (X-Scissor is a guaranteed OHKO with SR and without CB, whereas U-Turn has a 62.5% chance to do the same).

Ninjask vs Grumpig

252+ Atk Choice Band Ninjask U-turn vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 416-492 (121.9 - 144.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Ninjask X-Scissor vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 474-560 (139 - 164.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Grumpig vs Ninjask

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Ninjask: 243-286 (92.3 - 108.7%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Ninjask: 144-170 (54.7 - 64.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Ninjask: 53-63 (20.1 - 23.9%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Signal Beam vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Ninjask: 68-80 (25.8 - 30.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

 

[Nayr1230]

Beheeyem as a hard check

Beheeyem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Analytic
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Sp.Atk / 8 Spe
Modest nature
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fighting] / Signal Beam
- Trick

Beheeyem switches into variants that have T-Wave with little fear of paralysis as the slow just increases the chance that it gets the Analytic damage boost. It is kind of afraid of Grumpig's that have Shadow Ball instead of T-Wave, as it has a 14.1% chance to 2HKO Beheeyem. On the upside though, even if Grumpig has Shadow Ball, if Beheeyem comes in on a free turn it can 2HKO with Thunderbolt or has a 56.3% chance to OHKO with Signal Beam, guaranteed after Stealth Rocks damage. Below are calcs for reference.

252+ SpA Choice Specs Analytic Beheeyem Thunderbolt vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 188-222 (55.1 - 65.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Analytic Beheeyem Signal Beam vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 316-372 (92.6 - 109%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Beheeyem: 156-184 (44.1 - 52.1%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Analytic Beheeyem Signal Beam vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 316-372 (92.6 - 109%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Grumpig Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Beheeyem: 156-184 (44.1 - 52.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

 

[ExplosiveChaos]

Ursaring is a check

Ursaring @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Guts
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Protect

Ursaring is a good check to Grumpig. Max Speed Ursaring outspeeds Grumpig. This means that Ursaring has the option of using Guts. Guts boosted Facade from a poisoned Ursaring is a 1HKO, meaning that Ursaring is a viable check for Grumpig. 36 HP minimizes the chance of getting 1HKOed by Focus Blast. The problem with Ursaring is that it does get 1HKOed by Focus Blast 12.5% of the time, so it is hard to switch in. If Ursaring is switched in without dying, a Protect will activate Toxic Orb, letting Ursaring 1HKO Grumpig.

Calcs

252 Atk Guts Ursaring Facade (140 BP) vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 487-574 (142.8 - 168.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Grumpig Focus Blast vs. 36 HP / 0 SpD Ursaring: 282-334 (85.4 - 101.2%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

 

[TONE]

Checks: Stoutland (GrimoireGod) / Duosion (scorpdestroyer) / Beheeyem (Nayr1230)
Counters: Torterra (Raiza.) / Togetic (Dundies) / Misdreavus (BenOhver)

Week 22:

Machoke @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 16 Def / 20 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch

You have a week to post.

 

[Twix]

Pelipper is a Counter

Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Defog
- Scald

Pelipper can take any hit from Machoke, bar Thunder Punch which this one doesn't have, and either damage it with Air Slash, remove hazards, or recover its health.

Calcs

0 SpA Pelipper Air Slash vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 138-164 (40.4 - 48%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Machoke Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 70-83 (21.6 - 25.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Machoke Ice Punch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 55-65 (17 - 20.1%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Machoke Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 129-153 (39.9 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery (on Roost)

 

[Raiza]

Grumpig as a strong check

Grumpig @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave

Grumpig can switch in on most Machoke moves, and thanks to Colbur Berry, it is also able to tank one Knock Off, though preferably it should not be switched into it, as Grumpig is able with OHKO Machoke only with some prior damage with Psychic. Because of that, most of the time it has to be brought in revengekill, though it is still a decent answer.

calcs

252+ Atk Machoke Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Colbur Berry Grumpig: 137-162 (40.1 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ Atk Machoke Knock Off vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Grumpig: 184-218 (53.9 - 63.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Grumpig Psychic vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 246-290 (72.1 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Dundies]

Clefairy as a counter

Clefairy @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Flamethrower
- Soft-Boiled

Clefairy can take multiple hits from Machoke, even after it has knocked off its Eviolite, set up to +1, and proceed to 2HKO it. It can set up to +6 on Machoke if needed as well.

Calcs

252+ Atk Machoke Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Clefairy: 66-78 (19.2 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

252+ Atk Machoke Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Clefairy: 36-42 (10.4 - 12.2%) -- possible 9HKO

252+ Atk Machoke Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Clefairy: 99-117 (28.8 - 34.1%) -- 1.7% chance to 3HKO

8 SpA Clefairy Moonblast vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 134-162 (39.2 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

+1 8 SpA Clefairy Moonblast vs. 160 HP / 20 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 204-240 (59.8 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Dr Ciel]

Arbok as a counter

Arbok @ Black Sludge
Ability: Shed Skin
EVs: 252 HP / 192 SpD / 64 Spe
Careful Nature
- Coil
- Rest
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake

Arbok doesn't care about anything Machoke can throw at it, Resting off any damage lost. Arbok can then easily start setting up Coils to make Machoke's attacks do even less damage, while a +2 Gunk Shot can 2HKO or a +1 Gunk Shot after a Close Combat drop can also produce the same result.

Calculations

252+ Atk Machoke Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 122-144 (37.6 - 44.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

252+ Atk Machoke Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 131-155 (40.4 - 47.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

252+ Atk Machoke Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 102-120 (31.4 - 37%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Black Sludge recovery

252+ Atk Machoke Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 55-65 (16.9 - 20%) -- possible 7HKO after Black Sludge recovery

+2 0 Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 160 HP / 16 Def Eviolite Machoke: 196-232 (57.4 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+1 0 Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. -1 160 HP / 16 Def Eviolite Machoke: 222-262 (65.1 - 76.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO