Some bulky sets I've been using recently:
Alomomola @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Works as a nice check for Primal Groudon, as well as a Wish passer for teammates without reliable recovery for example your own Primal Groudon. Knock Off is beneficial in some scenarios (preventing GeoXern sweep, e.t.c.). It also manages to wall many ExtremeKiller Arceus sets, can usually take two Dragon Ascents and survive and in general act as a nice physical wall for some of the metagame's most common threats. Here are some calcs:
252+ Atk Earth Plate Groudon Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 199-235 (37.3 - 44%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Arceus Extreme Speed vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 103-123 (19.3 - 23%) -- possible 5HKO
252+ Atk Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 229-270 (42.9 - 50.6%) -- 2.3% chance to 2HKO
252 Atk Spooky Plate Arceus-Ghost Shadow Force vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Alomomola: 186-219 (34.8 - 41%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Groudon @ Red Card
Ability: Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 248 Def / 12 Spe
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
- Roar
Great HO lead, but alternatively functions well as a late game switchin to force out EKiller / Rayquaza sets. The majority of this set is fairly self-explanatory. Stealth Rock, phase, phase, paralyse to provide team support for later on in the match. The EVs are maximum bulk with 12 Spe to outspeed Mega Diancie pre-mega evolution even though the chance of Diancie not protecting on mega evolution here is very slim. This set also functions extremely well against PDon leads. Calcs:
252+ Atk Primal Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon: 157-186 (38.8 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Arceus Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon: 70-84 (17.3 - 20.7%) -- possible 5HKO
252+ Atk Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon: 157-186 (38.8 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Spooky Plate Arceus-Ghost Shadow Force vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon: 127-150 (31.4 - 37.1%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO
Jirachi @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 244 SpD / 16 Spe
Careful Nature
- Iron Head
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
- Healing Wish
Extremely nice Jirachi set that Gunner suggested for the minitour final. This is the set that was used to win. It confidently walls Geomancy Xerneas as well as nicely denting many special attackers. Can switchin on Offensive POgre and survive. It can Thunder Wave GeoXern while only taking 61.2% maximum from a +2 Focus Blast, and ~45% from a +2 Moonblast. Iron Head spam flinching is extremely useful, rock setting when it can survive GeoXern breaking through paralysis. Healing Wish is extremely useful, and usually sees usage within most matches. Calcs:
+2 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 244+ SpD Jirachi: 165-194 (40.9 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ SpA Xerneas Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 244+ SpD Jirachi: 209-247 (51.8 - 61.2%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Primal Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 248 HP / 244+ SpD Jirachi in Heavy Rain: 274-324 (67.9 - 80.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
0 SpA Pixie Plate Arceus-Fairy Judgment vs. 248 HP / 244+ SpD Jirachi: 54-65 (13.3 - 16.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
0 SpA Draco Plate Arceus-Dragon Judgment vs. 248 HP / 244+ SpD Jirachi: 54-65 (13.3 - 16.1%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Opinions?