stolen from Arikado who stole from Aragorn the King
Approved by dell
Art done by Anty
Taking over for Anty
Every generation is different and the metagame is constantly changing. However there has always been and always will be threats. Whether they are defensive threats or offensive threats, every competent player should have a way to handle top-tier threats. That's where you guys come in! This project aims to gather some of the common top-tier threats in the metagame and find Pokémon that can either check or counter them.
Procedure:
1. Every round, I will nominate a Pokémon for discussion. Within one week's time, you guys will have the ability to discuss and nominate various Pokémon that you think can either check or counter the victim of the week, with a description explaining how they can do that (look at other nominations for example!).
2. After the deadline, I will choose the top three checks and the top three counters. Should there be a lot of nominations, I will discuss my choices with other skilled players to ensure the selections are not biased and that all nominations have been considered thoroughly.
3. The results will be archived and the process will continue week after week.
Rules:
Update: to avoid confusion, everyone has to post damage calcs when they're submitting their check/counter. This makes it easier for everyone to see how effective the Pokemon in question is as a check/counter.
1. When nominating your check/counter please include:
Description, set and calcs
2. Follow the definitions of checks and counters that was posted in The Smog issue #32:
Pokémon A checks Pokémon B if, when Pokémon A is given a free switch into Pokémon B, Pokémon A can win every time, even under the worst case scenario, without factoring in hax.
Pokémon A counters Pokémon B if Pokémon A can manually switch into Pokémon B and still win every time, even under the worst case scenario, without factoring in hax.
3. Only post sets viable in PU. Niche Pokemon such as Natu or Dusclop are totally acceptable, but bottom-of-the-barrel stuff like Slaking and Regigigas aren't. The viability ranking thread is your best friend, so if something isn't ranked there, 95% of the time it's not worth posting here.
4. From Saturday - Tuesday, each person can only nominate one Pokemon. From Wednesday to Friday, you can nominate as many as you want.
5. Help people out if you think they're wrong, but please be nice. That includes you, fagtron
6. Do be creative. Dont put shedinja either, as that is easy for specific pokemon
7. If you not sure how to format, check other examples
8. Have fun!
9. If you reserve something, you have to do it with in ~1.5 hours, or i will let someone else do that mon
Week 47:
Kingler @ Life Orb
Ability: Hyper Cutter
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Agility
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- Superpower / Swords Dance
You have one week to post your set.
Approved by dell
Art done by Anty
Taking over for Anty
Every generation is different and the metagame is constantly changing. However there has always been and always will be threats. Whether they are defensive threats or offensive threats, every competent player should have a way to handle top-tier threats. That's where you guys come in! This project aims to gather some of the common top-tier threats in the metagame and find Pokémon that can either check or counter them.
Procedure:
1. Every round, I will nominate a Pokémon for discussion. Within one week's time, you guys will have the ability to discuss and nominate various Pokémon that you think can either check or counter the victim of the week, with a description explaining how they can do that (look at other nominations for example!).
2. After the deadline, I will choose the top three checks and the top three counters. Should there be a lot of nominations, I will discuss my choices with other skilled players to ensure the selections are not biased and that all nominations have been considered thoroughly.
3. The results will be archived and the process will continue week after week.
Rules:
Update: to avoid confusion, everyone has to post damage calcs when they're submitting their check/counter. This makes it easier for everyone to see how effective the Pokemon in question is as a check/counter.
1. When nominating your check/counter please include:
Description, set and calcs
2. Follow the definitions of checks and counters that was posted in The Smog issue #32:
Pokémon A checks Pokémon B if, when Pokémon A is given a free switch into Pokémon B, Pokémon A can win every time, even under the worst case scenario, without factoring in hax.
Pokémon A counters Pokémon B if Pokémon A can manually switch into Pokémon B and still win every time, even under the worst case scenario, without factoring in hax.
3. Only post sets viable in PU. Niche Pokemon such as Natu or Dusclop are totally acceptable, but bottom-of-the-barrel stuff like Slaking and Regigigas aren't. The viability ranking thread is your best friend, so if something isn't ranked there, 95% of the time it's not worth posting here.
4. From Saturday - Tuesday, each person can only nominate one Pokemon. From Wednesday to Friday, you can nominate as many as you want.
5. Help people out if you think they're wrong, but please be nice. That includes you, fagtron
6. Do be creative. Dont put shedinja either, as that is easy for specific pokemon
7. If you not sure how to format, check other examples
8. Have fun!
9. If you reserve something, you have to do it with in ~1.5 hours, or i will let someone else do that mon
Week 1:
Sneasel @ Life Orb
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Icicle Crash
- Low Kick
- Ice Shard
Checks: Zebstrika (Anty) / Luxray (galbia) / Avalugg (BenOhver)
Counters: Poliwrath (Megazard Z) / Carbink (sparktrain) / Carracosta (Magnemite)
Week 2:
Scyther @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- Knock Off
- Quick Attack
Checks: Avalugg (Raiza.) / Stunfisk (2xTheTap) / Pelipper (galbia) / Barbaracle (Anty)
Counters: Carracosta (TONE114) / Carbink (scorpdestroyer)
Week 3:
Pawniard @ Eviolite
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Low Kick / Psycho Cut
Checks: Pelipper (TONE114) / Throh (Paleo) / Poliwrath (Magnemite)
Counters: Poliwrath (Raiza.) / Tangela (WhiteDMist) / Carracosta (galbia)
Week 4:
Leafeon @ Life Orb
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Iron Tail
- Knock Off
Counter: Torkoal (Raiza.)
Checks: Arbok (ManOfMany) / Ninetales (TONE114) / Rapidash (Paleo) / Dodrio (GasQuake) / Tangela (Megazard Z)
Week 5:
Poliwrath @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
Checks: Roselia (Raiza.) / Kadabra (BenOhver) / Grumpig (Official Fissure) / Articuno (galbia)
Counters: Togetic (Anty) / Hypno (ManOfMany)
Week 6:
Misdreavus @ Eviolite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
Modest Nature
- Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
- Nasty Plot
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting] / Thunderbolt
Checks: Ursaring (BenOhver) / Ursaring (2xTheTap) / Sneasel (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Throh (Raiza.) / Lickilicky (TONE114)
Week 7:
Haunter @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Taunt
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
Checks: Sneasel (TONE114) / Leafeon (2xTheTap) / Kadabra (BenOhver)
Counters: Lickilicky (Deej Dy) / Regice (Raiza.) / Throh (boltsandbombers)
Week 8:
Jumpluff
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Acrobatics
- Seed Bomb
Checks: Rotom-Frost (BenOhver) / Piloswine (GasQuake) / Tangela (TONE114)
Counters: Zebstrika (Megazard Z) / Klang (365pokemon) / Avalugg (Raiza.)
Week 9:
Carracosta @ Life Orb
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Zen Headbutt
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
Checks: Gourgeist-XL (Raiza.) / Floatzel (Magnemite) / Sawsbuck (BenOhver) / Rotom-F (365pokemon) / Jumpluff (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Torterra (BoxedOccaBerrys) / Tangela (ManOfMany) / Quilladin (Dundies)
Week 10:
Ninetales @ Passho Berry
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: NaN Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
Checks: Lickilicky (GrimoireGod) / Rapidash (boltsandbombers) / Probopass (lucas hobbs)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Zweilous (TONE114)
Week 11:
Ursaring @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
Checks: Poliwrath (Raiza.) / Carracosta (MrAldo) / Tangela (cellgoondude)
Counters: Carbink (BenOhver)
Week 12:
Simipour @ Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot / Hidden Power [Electric]
- Low Kick
Checks: Gogoat (GrimoireGod) / Zweilous (lucas hobbs) / Poliwrath (Kingler12345)
Counters: Yellow Jewish Man(Hypno) (galbia) / Togetic (TONE114) / Clefairy (Anty)
Week 13:
Torterra @ Yache Berry
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Polish
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
Checks: Regice (WakafLUKEaflame) / Rotom-F (BoxedOccaBerrys)
Counters: Leafeon (Kingler12345) / Tangela (Raiza.) / Gourgeist-XL (BenOhver) / Avalugg (Rennyjesus)
Week 14:
Raichu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Checks: Golem (rubsomebacononit) / Piloswine (Kingler12345) / Torterra (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Stunfisk (Raiza.) / Roselia (WakafLUKEaflame) / Grumpig (GrimoireGod)
Week 15:
Rapidash @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Drill Run
- Morning Sun
Checks: Piloswine (Rennyjesus) / Floatzel (2xTheTap) / Golem (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Carracosta (Raiza.) / Solrock (WakafLUKEaflame) / Poliwrath (Kingler12345)
Week 16:
Barbaracle @ White Herb
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Razor Shell
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Checks: Raichu (2xTheTap)
Counters: Tangela (Kingler12345) / Torterra (GrimoireGod) / Gourgeist-XL (Raiza.)
Week 17:
Regice @ Life Orb
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rock Polish
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
Checks: Ninetales (Kingler12345) / Machoke (BenOhver) / Duosion (Anty)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Clefairy (GrimoireGod) / Hypno (scorpdestroyer)
Week 18:
Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
- Pursuit
Checks: Carracosta (BenOhver) / Barbaracle (scorpdestroyer) / Gourgeist-XL (Kingler12345)
Counters: Tangela (Raiza.) / Solrock (GrimoireGod) / Carbink (Dundies)
Week 19:
Floatzel @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Veil
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Switcheroo
Checks: Raichu (Raiza.) / Zebstrika (BenOhver) / Rotom-F (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Regice (Mael) / Roselia (Dundies) / Lickilicky (scorpdestroyer)
Week 20:
Piloswine @ Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
Checks: Tangela (rubsomebacononit) / Simipour (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Solrock (BenOhver) / Pelipper (Raiza.) / Poliwrath (Dundies) / Misdreavus (galbia)
WeekTwenty Wan 21:
Grumpig @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
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
Checks: Grumpig (Raiza) / Swanna (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Pelipper (Twix) / Clefairy (Dundies) / Arbok (Dr Ciel) / Tangela (Nayr1230)
Week 23:
Victreebel @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
Checks: Zweilous (GrimoireGod) / Jumpluff (Raiza) / Aurorus (Twix) / Sawsbuck (Megazard)
Counters: Quilladin (RawMelon) / Lampent (galbia)
Week 24:
Golem @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast / Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
Checks: Piloswine (Al'Akir) / Fraxure (rubsomebacononit) / Rampardos (Twix)
Counters: Tangela (Megazard) / Torterra (Raiza) / Gourgeist-XL (Simipour)
Week 25:
Fraxure @ Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Low Kick
- Iron Tail / Taunt
Checks: Mr. Mime (Raiza) / Piloswine (ExplosiveChaos) / Rotom-F (Twix) / Klang (Dr Ciel) / Quilladin (Al'Akir)
Counters: Gourgeist-XL (Megazard)
Week 26:
Simisage @ Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Jolly / Naive Nature
- Seed Bomb / Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Gunk Shot
Checks: Roselia (Dr Ciel) / Rapidash (Al'Akir) / Jumpluff (Twix)
Counters: Swalot (Simipour) / Torkoal (Raiza) / Arbok (GrimoireGod)
Week 27:
Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psyshock
- Signal Beam
Checks: Stoutland (Twix) / Articuno (Dr Ciel) / Dusknoir (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Misdreavus (Raiza) / Vullaby (galbia)
Week 28:
Golduck @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock
Checks: Pelipper (Dr Ciel) / Politoed (Dundies) / Lickilicky (Al'Akir)
Counters: Walrein (Twix) / Zweilous (Raiza) / Lapras (SomethingAppealing)
Week 29:
Mr. Mime @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Filter
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Focus Blast
- Healing Wish
Checks: Dusknoir (2xTheTap)
Counters: Grumpig (Dr Ciel) / Clefairy (Al'Akir) / Gogoat (Raiza) / Metang (rubsomebacononit) / Stunfisk (Kingler12345)
Week 30:
Arbok @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Coil
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
- Aqua Tail
Checks: Mr. Mime (Anty) / Kadabra (rubsomebacononit) / Gourgeist-XL (Rennyjesus)
Counters: Misdreavus (Dr Ciel) / Gabite (Dundies) / Dusknoir (Megazard)
Week 31:
Mightyena @ Life Orb
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crunch
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
- Iron Tail
Checks: Probopass (Dr Ciel) / Monferno (Dundies) / Stunfisk (Rennyjesus)
Counters: Carracosta (Twix) / Tangela (GrimoireGod)
Week 32:
Basculin @ Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Waterfall
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Jet
Checks: Gourgeist-XL (Rennyjesus) / Simisage (2xTheTap) / Zebstrika (Al'Akir)
Counters: Politoed (Twix) / Gogoat (Dr Ciel) / Pelipper (Dundies)
Week 33:
Gogoat @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 228 HP / 48 Atk / 232 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
Counters: Jumpluff (Dr Ciel) / Butterfree (cityfolk) / Dodrio (GrimoireGod) / Gourgeist-XL (@Marogodd) / Ninjask (Raiza) / Articuno (Dundies)
Week 34:
Chatot @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Boomburst
- Heat Wave
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- U-turn
Checks: Mr. Mime (Mael) / Klang (Twix) / Piloswine (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Regice (Dr Ciel) / Lickilicky (Raiza) / Dusknoir (Dundies)
Week 35:
Linoone @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Pickup
EVs: 148 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 44 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Seed Bomb
Checks: Quilladin (Dr Ciel) / Kadabra (MaroGod) / Avalugg (ShuckleDeath)
Counters: Misdreavus (Dundies)
Week 36:
Swanna @ Life Orb
Ability: Hydration
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Defog
- Roost
Checks: Politoed (MaroGod) / Zebstrika (Al'Akir)
Counters: Electabuzz (Dundies) / Clefairy (@~Grim) / Lapras (Dr Ciel)
Week 37:
Klang @ Eviolite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Shift Gear
- Gear Grind
Checks: Stunfisk (Rennyjesus) / Rapidash (galbia) / Gourgeist-XL (Skankovich)
Counters: Machoke (-Grim) / Politoed (MaroGod)
Week 38:
Monferno @ Eviolite
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Mach Punch
- Thunder Punch / U-turn
Checks: Floatzel (2xTheTap)
Counters: Stunfisk (rubsomebacononit) / Clefairy (-Grim) / Duosion (Deej Dy) / Solrock (MaroGod)
Week 39:
Vigoroth @ Eviolite
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 252 HP / 244 SpD / 12 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Return
- Slack Off
- Taunt / Substitute
Checks: Monferno (Anty) / Lickilicky (ManOfMany)
Counters: Gourgeist-S (Bluwing) / Misdreavus (Dundies)
Week 40:
Relicanth @ Lum Berry
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 104 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 148 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Polish
- Head Smash
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
Checks: Sawsbuck (2xTheTap) / Rotom-F (Raiza)
Counters: Tangela (@~Grim) / Quilladin (Bluwing) / Machoke (@Al`Akir)
Week 41:
Simisear @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
Checks: Basculin (MaroGod) / Kadabra (Al'Akir) / Floatzel (Raiza)
Counters: Gabite (Dr Ciel) / Carbink (Skankovich) / Stunfisk (Azkul)
Week 42:
Bouffalant @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 132 HP / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
Counters: Misdreavus (MaroGod) / Vullaby (Dundies) / Gourgeist-XL (Skankovich) / Solrock (Raiza) / Drifblim (Grim)
Week 43:
Exeggutor @ Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Ancient Power / Hidden Power Fire
Checks: Rapidash (2xTheTap) / Ninjask (rubsomebacononit) / Murkrow (Twix)
Counters: Zweilous (Dundies) / Munchlax (Raiza) / Vullaby (Raiza)
Week 44:
Gorebyss @ White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
Checks: Bouffalant (Twix) / Rotom-F (Al'Akir) / Regice (2xTheTap) / Lapras (Raiza)
Week 45:
Ninjask @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- X-Scissor
- Night Slash
Checks: Bouffalant (RawMelon) / Purugly (Megazard)
Counters: Stunfisk (Al'Akir) / Pelipper (galbia) / Klang (Raiza) / Probopass (Froggyboy)
Week 46:
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Blizzard
- Volt Switch
- Trick
Checks: Camerupt (-Grim) / Regice (Iron Pyrite) / Bouffalant (Infernal)
Counters: Lickilicky (PTF) / Probopass (Azkul) / Grumpig (Raiza)
Sneasel @ Life Orb
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Icicle Crash
- Low Kick
- Ice Shard
Checks: Zebstrika (Anty) / Luxray (galbia) / Avalugg (BenOhver)
Counters: Poliwrath (Megazard Z) / Carbink (sparktrain) / Carracosta (Magnemite)
Week 2:
Scyther @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- Knock Off
- Quick Attack
Checks: Avalugg (Raiza.) / Stunfisk (2xTheTap) / Pelipper (galbia) / Barbaracle (Anty)
Counters: Carracosta (TONE114) / Carbink (scorpdestroyer)
Week 3:
Pawniard @ Eviolite
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Low Kick / Psycho Cut
Checks: Pelipper (TONE114) / Throh (Paleo) / Poliwrath (Magnemite)
Counters: Poliwrath (Raiza.) / Tangela (WhiteDMist) / Carracosta (galbia)
Week 4:
Leafeon @ Life Orb
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Iron Tail
- Knock Off
Counter: Torkoal (Raiza.)
Checks: Arbok (ManOfMany) / Ninetales (TONE114) / Rapidash (Paleo) / Dodrio (GasQuake) / Tangela (Megazard Z)
Week 5:
Poliwrath @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
Checks: Roselia (Raiza.) / Kadabra (BenOhver) / Grumpig (Official Fissure) / Articuno (galbia)
Counters: Togetic (Anty) / Hypno (ManOfMany)
Week 6:
Misdreavus @ Eviolite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
Modest Nature
- Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
- Nasty Plot
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting] / Thunderbolt
Checks: Ursaring (BenOhver) / Ursaring (2xTheTap) / Sneasel (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Throh (Raiza.) / Lickilicky (TONE114)
Week 7:
Haunter @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Taunt
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
Checks: Sneasel (TONE114) / Leafeon (2xTheTap) / Kadabra (BenOhver)
Counters: Lickilicky (Deej Dy) / Regice (Raiza.) / Throh (boltsandbombers)
Week 8:
Jumpluff
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Acrobatics
- Seed Bomb
Checks: Rotom-Frost (BenOhver) / Piloswine (GasQuake) / Tangela (TONE114)
Counters: Zebstrika (Megazard Z) / Klang (365pokemon) / Avalugg (Raiza.)
Week 9:
Carracosta @ Life Orb
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Zen Headbutt
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
Checks: Gourgeist-XL (Raiza.) / Floatzel (Magnemite) / Sawsbuck (BenOhver) / Rotom-F (365pokemon) / Jumpluff (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Torterra (BoxedOccaBerrys) / Tangela (ManOfMany) / Quilladin (Dundies)
Week 10:
Ninetales @ Passho Berry
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: NaN Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock
Checks: Lickilicky (GrimoireGod) / Rapidash (boltsandbombers) / Probopass (lucas hobbs)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Zweilous (TONE114)
Week 11:
Ursaring @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
Checks: Poliwrath (Raiza.) / Carracosta (MrAldo) / Tangela (cellgoondude)
Counters: Carbink (BenOhver)
Week 12:
Simipour @ Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot / Hidden Power [Electric]
- Low Kick
Checks: Gogoat (GrimoireGod) / Zweilous (lucas hobbs) / Poliwrath (Kingler12345)
Counters: Yellow Jewish Man(Hypno) (galbia) / Togetic (TONE114) / Clefairy (Anty)
Week 13:
Torterra @ Yache Berry
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Polish
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
Checks: Regice (WakafLUKEaflame) / Rotom-F (BoxedOccaBerrys)
Counters: Leafeon (Kingler12345) / Tangela (Raiza.) / Gourgeist-XL (BenOhver) / Avalugg (Rennyjesus)
Week 14:
Raichu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Checks: Golem (rubsomebacononit) / Piloswine (Kingler12345) / Torterra (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Stunfisk (Raiza.) / Roselia (WakafLUKEaflame) / Grumpig (GrimoireGod)
Week 15:
Rapidash @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Wild Charge
- Drill Run
- Morning Sun
Checks: Piloswine (Rennyjesus) / Floatzel (2xTheTap) / Golem (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Carracosta (Raiza.) / Solrock (WakafLUKEaflame) / Poliwrath (Kingler12345)
Week 16:
Barbaracle @ White Herb
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Razor Shell
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Checks: Raichu (2xTheTap)
Counters: Tangela (Kingler12345) / Torterra (GrimoireGod) / Gourgeist-XL (Raiza.)
Week 17:
Regice @ Life Orb
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rock Polish
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
Checks: Ninetales (Kingler12345) / Machoke (BenOhver) / Duosion (Anty)
Counters: Grumpig (Raiza.) / Clefairy (GrimoireGod) / Hypno (scorpdestroyer)
Week 18:
Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
- Pursuit
Checks: Carracosta (BenOhver) / Barbaracle (scorpdestroyer) / Gourgeist-XL (Kingler12345)
Counters: Tangela (Raiza.) / Solrock (GrimoireGod) / Carbink (Dundies)
Week 19:
Floatzel @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Veil
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Switcheroo
Checks: Raichu (Raiza.) / Zebstrika (BenOhver) / Rotom-F (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Regice (Mael) / Roselia (Dundies) / Lickilicky (scorpdestroyer)
Week 20:
Piloswine @ Eviolite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
Checks: Tangela (rubsomebacononit) / Simipour (GrimoireGod)
Counters: Solrock (BenOhver) / Pelipper (Raiza.) / Poliwrath (Dundies) / Misdreavus (galbia)
Week
Grumpig @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
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
Checks: Grumpig (Raiza) / Swanna (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Pelipper (Twix) / Clefairy (Dundies) / Arbok (Dr Ciel) / Tangela (Nayr1230)
Week 23:
Victreebel @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Solar Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Weather Ball
Checks: Zweilous (GrimoireGod) / Jumpluff (Raiza) / Aurorus (Twix) / Sawsbuck (Megazard)
Counters: Quilladin (RawMelon) / Lampent (galbia)
Week 24:
Golem @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast / Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
Checks: Piloswine (Al'Akir) / Fraxure (rubsomebacononit) / Rampardos (Twix)
Counters: Tangela (Megazard) / Torterra (Raiza) / Gourgeist-XL (Simipour)
Week 25:
Fraxure @ Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Low Kick
- Iron Tail / Taunt
Checks: Mr. Mime (Raiza) / Piloswine (ExplosiveChaos) / Rotom-F (Twix) / Klang (Dr Ciel) / Quilladin (Al'Akir)
Counters: Gourgeist-XL (Megazard)
Week 26:
Simisage @ Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Jolly / Naive Nature
- Seed Bomb / Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Gunk Shot
Checks: Roselia (Dr Ciel) / Rapidash (Al'Akir) / Jumpluff (Twix)
Counters: Swalot (Simipour) / Torkoal (Raiza) / Arbok (GrimoireGod)
Week 27:
Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psyshock
- Signal Beam
Checks: Stoutland (Twix) / Articuno (Dr Ciel) / Dusknoir (scorpdestroyer)
Counters: Misdreavus (Raiza) / Vullaby (galbia)
Week 28:
Golduck @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock
Checks: Pelipper (Dr Ciel) / Politoed (Dundies) / Lickilicky (Al'Akir)
Counters: Walrein (Twix) / Zweilous (Raiza) / Lapras (SomethingAppealing)
Week 29:
Mr. Mime @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Filter
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Focus Blast
- Healing Wish
Checks: Dusknoir (2xTheTap)
Counters: Grumpig (Dr Ciel) / Clefairy (Al'Akir) / Gogoat (Raiza) / Metang (rubsomebacononit) / Stunfisk (Kingler12345)
Week 30:
Arbok @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Coil
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
- Aqua Tail
Checks: Mr. Mime (Anty) / Kadabra (rubsomebacononit) / Gourgeist-XL (Rennyjesus)
Counters: Misdreavus (Dr Ciel) / Gabite (Dundies) / Dusknoir (Megazard)
Week 31:
Mightyena @ Life Orb
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crunch
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
- Iron Tail
Checks: Probopass (Dr Ciel) / Monferno (Dundies) / Stunfisk (Rennyjesus)
Counters: Carracosta (Twix) / Tangela (GrimoireGod)
Week 32:
Basculin @ Life Orb
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Waterfall
- Zen Headbutt
- Ice Beam
- Aqua Jet
Checks: Gourgeist-XL (Rennyjesus) / Simisage (2xTheTap) / Zebstrika (Al'Akir)
Counters: Politoed (Twix) / Gogoat (Dr Ciel) / Pelipper (Dundies)
Week 33:
Gogoat @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 228 HP / 48 Atk / 232 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
Counters: Jumpluff (Dr Ciel) / Butterfree (cityfolk) / Dodrio (GrimoireGod) / Gourgeist-XL (@Marogodd) / Ninjask (Raiza) / Articuno (Dundies)
Week 34:
Chatot @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Boomburst
- Heat Wave
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- U-turn
Checks: Mr. Mime (Mael) / Klang (Twix) / Piloswine (rubsomebacononit)
Counters: Regice (Dr Ciel) / Lickilicky (Raiza) / Dusknoir (Dundies)
Week 35:
Linoone @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Pickup
EVs: 148 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 44 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Extreme Speed
- Shadow Claw
- Seed Bomb
Checks: Quilladin (Dr Ciel) / Kadabra (MaroGod) / Avalugg (ShuckleDeath)
Counters: Misdreavus (Dundies)
Week 36:
Swanna @ Life Orb
Ability: Hydration
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Defog
- Roost
Checks: Politoed (MaroGod) / Zebstrika (Al'Akir)
Counters: Electabuzz (Dundies) / Clefairy (@~Grim) / Lapras (Dr Ciel)
Week 37:
Klang @ Eviolite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 156 Def / 100 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Shift Gear
- Gear Grind
Checks: Stunfisk (Rennyjesus) / Rapidash (galbia) / Gourgeist-XL (Skankovich)
Counters: Machoke (-Grim) / Politoed (MaroGod)
Week 38:
Monferno @ Eviolite
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Mach Punch
- Thunder Punch / U-turn
Checks: Floatzel (2xTheTap)
Counters: Stunfisk (rubsomebacononit) / Clefairy (-Grim) / Duosion (Deej Dy) / Solrock (MaroGod)
Week 39:
Vigoroth @ Eviolite
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 252 HP / 244 SpD / 12 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Return
- Slack Off
- Taunt / Substitute
Checks: Monferno (Anty) / Lickilicky (ManOfMany)
Counters: Gourgeist-S (Bluwing) / Misdreavus (Dundies)
Week 40:
Relicanth @ Lum Berry
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 104 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 148 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Polish
- Head Smash
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
Checks: Sawsbuck (2xTheTap) / Rotom-F (Raiza)
Counters: Tangela (@~Grim) / Quilladin (Bluwing) / Machoke (@Al`Akir)
Week 41:
Simisear @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Knock Off
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
Checks: Basculin (MaroGod) / Kadabra (Al'Akir) / Floatzel (Raiza)
Counters: Gabite (Dr Ciel) / Carbink (Skankovich) / Stunfisk (Azkul)
Week 42:
Bouffalant @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 132 HP / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
Counters: Misdreavus (MaroGod) / Vullaby (Dundies) / Gourgeist-XL (Skankovich) / Solrock (Raiza) / Drifblim (Grim)
Week 43:
Exeggutor @ Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Ancient Power / Hidden Power Fire
Checks: Rapidash (2xTheTap) / Ninjask (rubsomebacononit) / Murkrow (Twix)
Counters: Zweilous (Dundies) / Munchlax (Raiza) / Vullaby (Raiza)
Week 44:
Gorebyss @ White Herb / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Electric]
Checks: Bouffalant (Twix) / Rotom-F (Al'Akir) / Regice (2xTheTap) / Lapras (Raiza)
Week 45:
Ninjask @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- X-Scissor
- Night Slash
Checks: Bouffalant (RawMelon) / Purugly (Megazard)
Counters: Stunfisk (Al'Akir) / Pelipper (galbia) / Klang (Raiza) / Probopass (Froggyboy)
Week 46:
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Blizzard
- Volt Switch
- Trick
Checks: Camerupt (-Grim) / Regice (Iron Pyrite) / Bouffalant (Infernal)
Counters: Lickilicky (PTF) / Probopass (Azkul) / Grumpig (Raiza)
Week 47:
Kingler @ Life Orb
Ability: Hyper Cutter
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Agility
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- Superpower / Swords Dance
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