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Project SS UU Victim Of The Week v2- Week 53: Darmanitan (Submissions)
- Thread starter Monky25
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Noivern Aegislash
Goltres and Umby
Goltres and Umby
pokemonisfun
Banned deucer.
checks krookodile haxorus
counter guzzlord umbreon
counter guzzlord umbreon
Checks: Haxorus and Reuniclus
Counters: IncinerawrXD and Guzzlord
Counters: IncinerawrXD and Guzzlord
Checks: haxorus and Aegislash
Counters: Umbreon and moltres
Counters: Umbreon and moltres
Voting has completed! Congrats to BigFatMantis for winning the week and Magnum for taking runner up in the checks. meanwhile, congrats to Yourwelcomethanku for winning the week with the counters and after a tiebreak from Magnum, avg and StarFalcon555 taking runner up. Once again, congrats everyone, all of your submissions will be added to the Hall of Fame. Now, lets introduce this week's victim!
Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt
This week we have Nidoking! A brand new drop, Nidoking looks to be making waves as a potent wallbreaker in the tier. With a decent speed tier, great coverage, and the ability to 2HKO nearly everything in the tier, Nidoking is definitely an upcoming threat players should watch out for. How will you answer this behemoth? Submissions are due July 6 at 11:59 PM PST.
Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt
This week we have Nidoking! A brand new drop, Nidoking looks to be making waves as a potent wallbreaker in the tier. With a decent speed tier, great coverage, and the ability to 2HKO nearly everything in the tier, Nidoking is definitely an upcoming threat players should watch out for. How will you answer this behemoth? Submissions are due July 6 at 11:59 PM PST.
Big Papa Krook
Krookodile @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
Damn another thing krook checks? but yeah this is a really good offensive check, it always KO's with Earthquake and even if they have a hard counter for krook in the back you can still setup rocks or disrupt with knock off. In a pinch krook can switch into the king as even Earth Power does a maximum of 88%, and Sludge Wave doesnt even 2HKO.
CALCS
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Krookodile: 250-294 (75.5 - 88.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Krookodile: 133-156 (40.1 - 47.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Krookodile Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 378-446 (124.7 - 147.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Krookodile @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
Damn another thing krook checks? but yeah this is a really good offensive check, it always KO's with Earthquake and even if they have a hard counter for krook in the back you can still setup rocks or disrupt with knock off. In a pinch krook can switch into the king as even Earth Power does a maximum of 88%, and Sludge Wave doesnt even 2HKO.
CALCS
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Krookodile: 250-294 (75.5 - 88.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Krookodile: 133-156 (40.1 - 47.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Krookodile Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 378-446 (124.7 - 147.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Reuniclus @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 24 SpA / 236 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Future Sight
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
AV Reuniclus is a hard counter to Nidoking. It eats literally all of Nidoking's attacks and blows it the fuck back with Psyshock. If Nidoking switches out, it also gets a free opportunity to set up Future Sight.
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 248 HP / 236 SpD Assault Vest Reuniclus: 130-153 (30.7 - 36.1%) -- 52.6% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 236 SpD Assault Vest Reuniclus: 122-146 (28.8 - 34.5%) -- 4.5% chance to 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 236 SpD Assault Vest Reuniclus: 100-118 (23.6 - 27.8%) -- 86.8% chance to 4HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 236 SpD Assault Vest Reuniclus: 82-97 (19.3 - 22.9%) -- possible 5HKO
24+ SpA Reuniclus Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 290-344 (95.7 - 113.5%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
24+ SpA Reuniclus Future Sight vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 444-524 (146.5 - 172.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Rhyperior @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Rhyperior is able to be an extremely hard check to Nidoking, as it can pivot in on every move besides Earth Power. Once it does get in, Rhyperior is able to take the following Earth Power thanks to Shuca Berry and OHKO with Earthquake.
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Shuca Berry Solid Rock Rhyperior: 158-187 (36.4 - 43%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Rhyperior: 86-101 (19.8 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO
4 Atk Rhyperior Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 360-426 (118.8 - 140.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Rhyperior: 86-101 (19.8 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO
4 Atk Rhyperior Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 360-426 (118.8 - 140.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
- Will-O-Wisp
Rotom-Wash is able to switch into both Earth Power and Fire Blast with ease and OHKO Nidoking with Hydro Pump, pretty solid check
0 SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 312-368 (102.9 - 121.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 78-92 (25.6 - 30.2%) -- 1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
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An RU tier that's able to shred this pokemon is Stakataka. (It's a hard Counter but can be worn down)
"But, the 4x weakness to earth power!"
Air Balloon! This forces them either into Fire Blast or Thunderbolt (either lower damage or miss chances)
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Thunderbolt vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Stakataka: 97-116 (36.7 - 43.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Stakataka: 120-142 (45.4 - 53.7%) -- 39.5% chance to 2HKO
Oh yeah! Here's the set, I almost forgot!
Stakataka @ Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Trick Room
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball
- Heat Crash
Gyro Ball can very well destroy it with a confirmed OHKO (calcs below) and tank any incoming hit (as balloon hasn't popped) or set up Trick Room then go Gyro Ball or Earthquake.
252+ Atk Stakataka Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 300-354 (99 - 116.8%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Stakataka Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 337-397 (111.2 - 131%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Stakataka now has +1 attack and has Trick Room up. What a situation for the enemy, huh?
"But, the 4x weakness to earth power!"
Air Balloon! This forces them either into Fire Blast or Thunderbolt (either lower damage or miss chances)
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Thunderbolt vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Stakataka: 97-116 (36.7 - 43.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Fire Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Stakataka: 120-142 (45.4 - 53.7%) -- 39.5% chance to 2HKO
Oh yeah! Here's the set, I almost forgot!
Stakataka @ Air Balloon
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Trick Room
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball
- Heat Crash
Gyro Ball can very well destroy it with a confirmed OHKO (calcs below) and tank any incoming hit (as balloon hasn't popped) or set up Trick Room then go Gyro Ball or Earthquake.
252+ Atk Stakataka Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 300-354 (99 - 116.8%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Stakataka Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 337-397 (111.2 - 131%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Stakataka now has +1 attack and has Trick Room up. What a situation for the enemy, huh?
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Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Soft-Boiled
- Teleport
Chansey can take any attack with ease and use it to teleport out of there or to use seismic toss to continue to deal unrecoverable damage.
252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 126-149 (17.8 - 21.1%) -- possible 5HKO
Keldeo-Resolute @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind
- Flip Turn
Keldeo eats almost any one hit from full health from Nidoking and can force it out or just delete it with water STAB.
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo-Resolute Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 678-798 (223.7 - 263.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo-Resolute Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 554-654 (182.8 - 215.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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Crawdaunt @ Life Orb
Adamant Nature
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet
Check Aqua Jet OHKOs Nidoking after rocks, if you read the swap out you could potentially get a Swords Dance off to.
252+ Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 291-348 (96 - 114.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 291-348 (96 - 114.8%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Adaptability Crawdaunt Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 291-348 (96 - 114.8%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
Modest Thunderbolt could kill, this weeks set is Modest.
Keldeo-Resolute @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind
- Flip Turn
Keldeo eats any one hit (even Thunderbolt) from full health from Nidoking and can force it out or just delete it with water STAB.
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo-Resolute Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 678-798 (223.7 - 263.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo-Resolute Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Nidoking: 554-654 (182.8 - 215.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Keldeo: 296-351 (91.6 - 108.6%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
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Why does the Choice Band mon have toxic?
Zygarde-10% @ Choice Band
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Thousand Arrows
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Toxic
Check. You outspeed and OHKO with thousand arrows.
252 Atk Choice Band Zygarde-10% Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 458-540 (151.1 - 178.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
It catches Buzzwole and Tangrowth, which are its best checks
Zygarde-10% @ Choice Band
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Thousand Arrows
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Toxic
Check. You outspeed and OHKO with thousand arrows.
252 Atk Choice Band Zygarde-10% Thousand Arrows vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Nidoking: 458-540 (151.1 - 178.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
With that out of the way, its time to vote! First, since only 2 counters in Chansey and AV reuniclus were submitted, this means StarFalcon555 and HydreigonTheChild automatically get a point by default. Thus, we will only be voting for checks to nidoking, which are down below
Voting ends July 8 at 11:59 PM PST. My vote is for krookodile and rotom-w
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Captain krook and Rhyperior
Rotom-W and Zydoge
Rotom-w and zydog