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

[Anty]

CHECK

Mr. Mime @ Choice Specs
Ability: Filter
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Focus Blast
- Healing Wish
The best set in the metagame is also a solid check:
+1 252+ Atk Arbok Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Mr. Mime: 152-179 (68.7 - 80.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Then:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Mr. Mime Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Arbok: 492-578 (188.5 - 221.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
w/ rocks you kill two arboks

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Misdreavus.

Misdreavus as a Counter

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

Misdreavus is an excellent counter to Coil Arbok, as it resists its main STAB move, and takes little from Aqua Tail. From there, Missy can utilize Will-O-Wisp, thanks to this sets lack of Shed Skin and wear it down from there or use Taunt to prevent it from setting up altogether. Shadow Ball does a decent chunk of damage in wearing it down.

Relevant Damage Calculations

+1 252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 88-104 (27.1 - 32%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

+2 252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 117-138 (36.1 - 42.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

+1 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 89-105 (27.4 - 32.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

+2 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Eviolite Misdreavus: 118-139 (36.4 - 42.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

 

[Dundies]

Gabite is a counter

Gabite @ Eviolite
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 248 HP / 76 Atk / 104 Def / 80 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Toxic

Gabite can take any two hits from Arbok, whether it's at +1 or +2, and 2HKO it in return.

calcs

+1 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 248 HP / 104 Def Eviolite Gabite: 100-118 (29.4 - 34.8%) -- 9.9% chance to 3HKO

+2 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 248 HP / 104 Def Eviolite Gabite: 132-156 (38.9 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

76+ Atk Gabite Earthquake vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Shuca Berry Arbok: 108-127 (41.3 - 48.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

76+ Atk Gabite Earthquake vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 216-254 (82.7 - 97.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+2 252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 248 HP / 104 Def Eviolite Gabite: 132-156 (38.9 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

76+ Atk Gabite Earthquake vs. +2 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 162-192 (62 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[MZ]

Dusknoir @ Spell Tag
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Earthquake
- Shadow Sneak
- Thunder Punch
this counters as long as you hit wisp (best case scenario is you switch into coil they aqua on wisp then sucker twice

252+ Atk Dusknoir Earthquake vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 180-214 (68.9 - 81.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
-1 252+ Atk Arbok Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Dusknoir: 62-74 (21 - 25.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Dusknoir: 78-92 (26.5 - 31.2%) -- 16.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[rubsomebacononit]

Dusknoir @ Spell Tag
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Earthquake
- Shadow Sneak
- Thunder Punch
this counters as long as you hit wisp (best case scenario is you switch into coil they aqua on wisp then sucker twice

252+ Atk Dusknoir Earthquake vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 180-214 (68.9 - 81.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
-1 252+ Atk Arbok Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Dusknoir: 62-74 (21 - 25.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Dusknoir: 78-92 (26.5 - 31.2%) -- 16.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

zard sorry for being nitpicky but you did calcs with max Def and HP when your set was max HP and attack.
You also forgot to calculate with Shuca Berry, and you did -1 Arbok Sucker Punch

252+ Atk Dusknoir Earthquake vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Shuca Berry Arbok: 90-107 (34.4 - 40.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+1 252+ Atk Arbok Sucker Punch vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Dusknoir: 168-198 (57.3 - 67.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252+ Atk Arbok Aqua Tail vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Dusknoir: 94-111 (32 - 37.8%) -- 0.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

Now for my own nomination!

Kadabra as Check

Kadabra @ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Encore

Kadabra can live a Sucker Punch thanks to Focus Sash and hit Arbok with Psychic, but it cannot switch in obviously.

252 SpA Kadabra Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Arbok: 338-398 (129.5 - 152.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Rennyjesus]

Gourgeist XL as a solid Check:

Gourgeist XL @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Seed Bomb
- Synthesis
- Foul Play / Leech Seed

This set can switch kinda easily on Arbok as long as it doesn't have a bunch of boosts and then Burn it and suck life with Leech Seed or Avoiding being so much damaged by Sucker Punch using Synthesis. Also, Foul Play does a nice chunk if you need Arbok to be gone quicker...

+1 0 Atk Gourgeist-Super Foul Play vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 116-137 (44.4 - 52.4%) -- 20.7% chance to 2HKO

+1 252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 153-180 (40.9 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

Then Gourgeist can check it as long as it doesn't get a bunch of damage and doesn't let Arbok get higher than +1. Also, its important to have a hazard free field for Gourgeist since just SR gives Arbok a little chance to break through it at +1 (6,2 chance for a 2HKO after SR and Leftovers Recovery).

 

[MZ]

huh. Apparently the calc set is max HP max defense adamant. good set™
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
-1 was referring to the burn + coil. Anyway, this is still a counter and at the least a very strong check so yeah thanks for catching

 

[SomethingAppealing]

Fraxure as a check

Fraxure @ Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Low Kick
- Iron Tail/Dual Chop

Fraxure can come in on a coil then Dragon Dance and then proceed to OHKO with Outrage if rocks are up and also being able to hit and outspeed other mons on the opposing team. You do have to be careful if rocks are up on your side as Arbok has a 37% chance to OHKO with gunk shot.

Calcs

+1 252 Atk Mold Breaker Fraxure Outrage vs. +1 0 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 246-291 (94.2 - 111.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

+1 252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Fraxure: 216-255 (79.1 - 93.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (without rocks on your side)

 

[TONE]

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

You have one week.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Probopass.

Probopass as a Hard Check

Probopass @ Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock

Offensive Pivot Probopass can switch into a predicted Sucker Punch, Play Rough or Iron Tail and can 2HKO easily with a STAB Flash Cannon.

Relevant Damage Calculations

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Crunch vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 107-126 (35.1 - 41.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Sucker Punch does the same damage.

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Iron Tail vs. 172 HP / 0 Def Probopass: 88-104 (28.9 - 34.2%) -- 2.5% chance to 3HKO

252+ SpA Probopass Flash Cannon vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mightyena: 150-177 (53.3 - 62.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Dundies]

Monferno is a check

Monferno @ Eviolite
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Mach Punch

Monferno can take any one hit along with a Sucker Punch, outspeed Mightyena and OHKO it with Close Combat. However, Play Rough can 2HKO Monferno so it is unable to switch in multiple times. If Mightyena is weakened, it can also revenge kill it with Mach Punch.

calcs

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Monferno: 122-144 (45.3 - 53.5%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Sucker Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Monferno: 82-96 (30.4 - 35.6%) -- 38.9% chance to 3HKO

252+ Atk Monferno Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mightyena: 410-486 (145.9 - 172.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Twix]

Defensive Carracosta is a Counter

Carracosta @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Knock Off
- Toxic

Carracosta can switch into any move Mightyena wants to use, and can fire back with a Scald hoping for a burn, Toxic it, or Knock Off its Life Orb.

calcs

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carracosta: 87-103 (24.7 - 29.2%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carracosta: 65-77 (18.4 - 21.8%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 SpA Carracosta Scald vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mightyena: 111-132 (39.5 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

 

[Grim]

Tangela is a hard counter.

Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Synthesis
- Knock Off

Tangela just switches into all moves Mightyena carries and clicks a move, and recovers the little damage done with Regenerator and Giga Drain's recovery.

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Tangela: 66-78 (19.7 - 23.3%) -- possible 5HKO
0 SpA Tangela Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mightyena: 121-144 (43 - 51.2%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO

 

[Rennyjesus]

Reserving Stunfisk!

Stunfisk is a hard check

Stunfisk @ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Earth Power
- Discharge
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic/Scald

Stunfisk can swith on Mightyena and not receive that much damage, while it can dish nice damage back with any attack or set up SR on the switch... Also, every single Mightyena attack can activate Static and hinder its capabilities... Finally a Toxic for the switch in or a Scald burn can be just the icing on the cake to make Stunfisk a kinda realiable check. However isn't a counter because Stunfisk doesn't have realiable recovery and can be worn down in the match...

252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 118-140 (28 - 33.2%) -- 87.8% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery (Whick should be the strongest common attack)

+1 252+ Atk Life Orb Mightyena Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 175-208 (41.5 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery (Even after SR damage and a Moxie Boost, a healthy Stunfisk can avoid the 2HKO)

0 SpA Stunfisk Discharge vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mightyena: 109-129 (38.7 - 45.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO (The weaker STAB)

0 SpA Stunfisk Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mightyena: 123-145 (43.7 - 51.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock (The Stronger STAB plus Hazard damage becomes a clean 2HKO, without even considering LO recoil)

 

[Raiza]

reserve klang

 

[TONE]

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

You have one week.

 

[Twix]

Politoed is a Counter

Politoed @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Toxic
- Encore
- Protect

Physically defensive Politoed can take any hit from basculin, and aided by Water Absorb can recover by switching into its Water-type attacks.

calcs

0 SpA Politoed Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Basculin: 63-75 (22.4 - 26.6%) -- 26.9% chance to 4HKO

252 Atk Life Orb Basculin Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Politoed: 78-92 (20.3 - 23.9%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

 

[Dr Ciel]

Reserving Gogoat.

Gogoat as a Counter

Gogoat @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 228 HP / 48 Atk / 232 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink

Thanks to insanely high HP stat, Gogoat can tank any attack from Basculin even after Stealth Rock. Gogoat can then retaliate with a STAB Horn Leech for an easy KO.

Relevant Damage Calculations

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Basculin Waterfall vs. 228 HP / 0 Def Gogoat: 133-156 (29.9 - 35.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Basculin Zen Headbutt vs. 228 HP / 0 Def Gogoat: 133-156 (29.9 - 35.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 SpA Life Orb Basculin Ice Beam vs. 228 HP / 232+ SpD Gogoat: 120-143 (27 - 32.2%) -- 49.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

48 Atk Gogoat Horn Leech vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Basculin: 242-288 (86.1 - 102.4%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO

 

[Dundies]

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

Pelipper has no problems taking any of Basculin's hits, and it can stay healthy by using Roost and it can 2HKO Basculin after it takes Life Orb recoil.

calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Basculin Waterfall vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 65-77 (20.1 - 23.8%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Basculin Zen Headbutt vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 65-77 (20.1 - 23.8%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

4 SpA Life Orb Basculin Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 94-110 (29.1 - 34%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

8 SpA Pelipper Air Slash vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Basculin: 129-153 (45.9 - 54.4%) -- 47.7% chance to 2HKO

 

[cityfolk]

reserving lapras

Lapras @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 208 HP / 252 SpA / 48 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Freeze-Dry
- Ice Beam
- Toxic

Bulky Lapras as a Counter (this is almost exactly the spread from the analysis)

Lapras comes in on any attack and cannnot be 2HKO'd even with rocks up, and OHKO's back with Freeze-Dry.

252 Atk Life Orb Basculin Zen Headbutt vs. 208 HP / 4 Def Lapras: 108-127 (23.8 - 28%) -- 89.2% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Basculin: 338-402 (120.2 - 143%) -- guaranteed OHKO

However it wouldn't be able to switch in at all if Basculin was running Superpower

 

[Rennyjesus]

Reserving Gourgeist Super as a check

Gourgeist-XL @ Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
EVs: 248 HP / 160 Def / 100 SpD
Nature: Impish
- Seed Bomb
- Synthesis
- Will O Wisp
- Leech Seed / Shadow Sneak

Basculin's Ice Beam does hit hard, but more often than not Gourgeist can handle the hit and avoid the 2HKO after rocks. Also, every single physical attack from Basculin is just a little scratch on Gourgeis's pumpkin, while non invested Seed Bomb is a clear OHKO after SR (25% chance without Rocks, enough to beat it with Shadow Sneak)

4 SpA Life Orb Basculin Ice Beam vs. 248 HP / 100 SpD Gourgeist-Super: 159-187 (42.6 - 50.1%) -- 32.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Basculin Zen Headbutt vs. 248 HP / 160+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 61-73 (16.3 - 19.5%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Gourgeist-Super Seed Bomb vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Basculin: 246-290 (87.5 - 103.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[2xTheTap]

Simisage as a Check

Simisage @ Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature / Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Leaf Storm / Seed Bomb
- Superpower
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot

You won't be switching into any of Basculin's Ice Beams with this, but you outspeed and OHKO with your Grass STAB. I listed Seed Bomb just because it's an option to check Basculin 100% of the time due to its better accuracy, even though Leaf Storm is better for hitting other targets overall.

 

[Akir]

Zebstrika as a check:

Zebstrika @ Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Overheat
- Hidden Power [Grass]

Zebstrika cannot come in on a Waterfall, but does outspeed and kill with Thunderbolt or Volt Switch. Zebstrika even has enough bulk to take 1 Aqua Jet if you are at a good amount of health. Even Hidden Power Grass can finish off a weakened Basculin if you are scared of the Ground switch-in.

Have some calculations:

Calculations

Zebstrika ---> Basculin
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Basculin: 499-588 (177.5 - 209.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Volt Switch vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Basculin: 390-460 (138.7 - 163.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zebstrika Hidden Power Grass vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Basculin: 221-263 (78.6 - 93.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

Basculin ---> Zebstrika
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Basculin Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Zebstrika: 263-309 (90.3 - 106.1%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Adaptability Basculin Aqua Jet vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Zebstrika: 133-156 (45.7 - 53.6%) -- 37.9% chance to 2HKO

Also, I'm kind of surprised that Zen Headbutt is still on the standard Basculin. I figured it was only there to hit Poliwrath since a SE Zen has the same power as a neutral Waterfall. I have started moving towards using Hidden Power Electric to smack Pelipper a lot better:

4 SpA Life Orb Basculin Hidden Power Electric vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper: 250-296 (77.3 - 91.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[TONE]

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

You have one week.

 

[Dr Ciel]

Jumpluff.

Jumpluff as a Counter

Jumpluff
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Seed Bomb

Jumpluff is immune to Earthquake and quad resists Gogoat and Acrobatics is an easy 2HKO. Can use SD if needed.

Relevant Damage Calculations

48 Atk Gogoat Horn Leech vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Jumpluff: 28-33 (9.6 - 11.3%) -- possible 9HKO

252 Atk Jumpluff Acrobatics (110 BP) vs. 228 HP / 0 Def Gogoat: 308-366 (69.3 - 82.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery