Volbeat as a Counter
Haber (Volbeat) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- U-turn
- Toxic
- Encore
- Roost
Remember that Volbeat received a buff in Pokemon Sun and Moon?
Physically defensive volbeat not only counters Gurdurr, but it also destroys
hitmonchan and phyiscal skuntank. Volbeat can stop Gurdurr from setting up. In a 1v1 situation, you should encore it into a weak move, and start racking up toxic damage. Be careful, however, because smart opponents may predict double switches and use knock off on a pokemon that comes in.
Calcs:192+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Volbeat: 83-98 (24.8 - 29.3%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
+2 192+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Volbeat: 96-113 (28.7 - 33.8%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO
Try encoring it to stop it from setting up.
Haber (Volbeat) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- U-turn
- Toxic
- Encore
- Roost
Remember that Volbeat received a buff in Pokemon Sun and Moon?
Physically defensive volbeat not only counters Gurdurr, but it also destroys
hitmonchan and phyiscal skuntank. Volbeat can stop Gurdurr from setting up. In a 1v1 situation, you should encore it into a weak move, and start racking up toxic damage. Be careful, however, because smart opponents may predict double switches and use knock off on a pokemon that comes in.
Calcs:192+ Atk Gurdurr Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Volbeat: 83-98 (24.8 - 29.3%) -- 100% chance to 4HKO
+2 192+ Atk Gurdurr Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Volbeat: 96-113 (28.7 - 33.8%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO
Try encoring it to stop it from setting up.
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