Project The ZU Kounter Kitchen

[Tack]

(Corio Baille, again, because i couldn't find anything else reliable vs granbull)
Oricorio @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Dancer
EVs: 248 HP / 200 Def / 60 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Substitute
- Hurricane

sets up for free on the posted gourg and eats any hit granbull can dish out to set up on it then nuke w/ +1 fly z

252+ Atk Choice Band Granbull Play Rough vs. 248 HP / 200 Def Oricorio: 119-141 (33.7 - 39.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Granbull Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 200 Def Oricorio: 106-125 (30 - 35.4%) -- 26.1% chance to 3HKO

fire punch doesn't do anything


0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Granbull: 297-349 (92.5 - 108.7%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
+1 0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Granbull: 442-522 (137.6 - 162.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO



0- Atk Gourgeist-Super Foul Play vs. 248 HP / 200 Def Oricorio: 45-53 (12.7 - 15%) -- possible 7HKO
lol it can't even break sub


+1 0 SpA Oricorio Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gourgeist-Super: 440-518 (117.6 - 138.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

also maw didn't counter bronzor reeeee

 

[Tsareentje]

It is time for the big booty zebra!

Zebstrika @ Choice Specs
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt

Zebstrika can switch in on Gourgeist (maybe it eats the Leech Seeds) and OHKO it back with Overheat.
Oricorio is also not a problem, because Zebstrika outspeeds and OHKO a non boosted Oricorio and 2HKO a boosted Oricorio

Calcs

Gourgeist
252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Gourgeist-Super: 388-458 (103.7 - 122.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0- Atk Gourgeist-Super Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Zebstrika: 90-106 (30.9 - 36.4%) -- 59.8% chance to 3HKO
Gourgeist-Super Leech Seed vs. Zebstrika: 0-0 (0 - 0%) -- nice move

Oricorio
252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Oricorio: 426-504 (120.6 - 142.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. +1 248 HP / 0 SpD Oricorio: 288-338 (81.5 - 95.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 141-167 (48.4 - 57.3%) -- 94.1% chance to 2HKO
+1 0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 212-249 (72.8 - 85.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[BP]

Unamused (Stunfisk) @ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Yawn
- Protect

Alternative Set (don't counter this one)

Stunfisk @ Chesto Berry
Ability: Static
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Yawn
- Rest

I actually really liked the idea of this Chesto Resto set due to its possibility to actually work in the meta. I think that it's honestly worth testing as the current set is used as sort of a Bulky Offensive Phaser. With team support, it could probably put in some work!

You've managed to make Stunfisk use 10% of his power. Congrats!


0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 98-116 (23.2 - 27.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
+6 0 SpA Oricorio Supersonic Skystrike (185 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 391-461 (92.6 - 109.2%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Stunfisk Thunderbolt vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Oricorio: 318-374 (90 - 105.9%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Stunfisk Earth Power vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Oricorio: 318-374 (90 - 105.9%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
(Stunfisk users always get the Roost predictions)

252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Overheat vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 154-182 (36.4 - 43.1%) -- 98.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Overheat over 2 turns vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 232-274 (54.9 - 64.9%) -- not a KO
252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 144-170 (34.1 - 40.2%) -- 39.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Stunfisk Earth Power vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Zebstrika: 342-404 (118.3 - 139.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Apagogie]

Komala @ Leftovers
Ability: Comatose
EVs: 252 HP / 160 SpD / 96 Spe
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
- Wish
- Protect

252 SpA Choice Specs Zebstrika Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 164+ SpD Komala: 129-153 (38.6 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Celever]

Simisage @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot

252+ SpA Simisage Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 222-264 (52.6 - 62.5%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Simisage Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 160+ SpD Komala: 192-226 (57.4 - 67.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Simisage All-Out Pummeling (190 BP) vs. 252 HP / 160+ SpD Komala: 304-358 (91 - 107.1%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ SpA Simisage Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 160+ SpD Komala: 382-450 (114.3 - 134.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252+ SpA Simisage Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 160+ SpD Komala: 178-211 (53.2 - 63.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Stunfisk Earth Power / Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Simisage: 85-101 (29.2 - 34.7%) -- 7.9% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Komala Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Simisage: 77-91 (26.4 - 31.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
+1 0 Atk Komala Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Simisage: 115-136 (39.5 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+2 0 Atk Komala Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Simisage: 153-181 (52.5 - 62.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Simisage handles both Pokémon effectively, despite being a fairly niche pick. Fightinium Z prevents a powerful Knock Off being launched at it, meaning it can consistently outheal Komala unboosted with Giga Drain and set up more efficiently than it with Nasty Plot (the better setup move in this instance), if Focus Blast is too inaccurate for you. All Out Pummeling is also nice to have for the turn after Komala uses a Protect so you know it can't be blocked. And Simisage just beats Stunfisk; even if you get 2 low rolls and Stunfisk uses Protect to put itself into 3HKO range and uses Yawn to put Simisage asleep, its damage output means it's a 4HKO anyway and Simisage can heal most of the damage off with Giga Drain. Overgrow is also a useful factor in both matchups since they're somewhat wars of attrition.

 

[Dingalong]

Combusken @ Eviolite
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Protect
- Sky Uppercut
- Flare Blitz

Our favorite ZU chicken can deal with both of these mons with the extra bulk from eviolite. If Komala BU's on the Switch Busken can just SD while tanking Knocks. Also due to Speed Boost and protect he can deal with Simisage even if he NP's on the switch, Z-Focus Blasts on the switch and even a +2 Z move through Protect wont do enough. Jolly Busken can then outspeed and bop with Flare Blitz. You lose 36% of your hp due to recoil so if you got hit by the Z-move you'll lose Combusken in the process however Fire Punch only does 92% minimum with a 50% to OHKO so that's also an option.

252 Atk Combusken Sky Uppercut vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Komala: 296-350 (88.6 - 104.7%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

+2 0 Atk Komala Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Combusken: 79-93 (30.2 - 35.6%) -- 32.1% chance to 3HKO

252 SpA Simisage All-Out Pummeling (190 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Combusken: 172-203 (65.9 - 77.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

+2 252 SpA Simisage All-Out Pummeling (190 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite protected Combusken: 86-101 (32.9 - 38.6%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO

252 Atk Combusken Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Simisage: 428-506 (147 - 173.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Sacrificed]

Lampent says your souls shall be mine
Lampent item:eviolite
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Spe
Quiet Nature
- Trick Room
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball

+2 252+ SpA Simisage Giga Drain vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Lampent: 111-132 (34.3 - 40.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Other calc are not needed cuz lampent is either immune to them or hp ice is weaker than stab giga drain

 

[BP]

Mareanie @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 40 Def / 220 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Sludge Bomb
- Scald
- Haze

Calcs aren't needed for this one as it's self-explanatory. Mareanie walls Busken and uses Haze to reduce its boosts. It also walls Lampent because Lampent is only good in BW ZU.

 

[a fruitshop owner]

Zweilous @ Choice Band
Ability: Hustle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Crunch
- Facade
- Outrage
- Superpower

can switch into either, can easily apply to pressure, and the threat of being burn is slighly weakened with facade becoming so powerful after.

clacs

252+ SpA Lampent Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Zweilous: 105-125 (30.1 - 35.9%) -- 40.8% chance to 3HKO
252+ Atk Choice Band Hustle Zweilous Crunch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Mareanie: 156-184 (51.4 - 60.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Dingalong]

Granbull @ Normalium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 164 SpD/ 4 Spd
Impish Nature
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Heal Bell
- Toxic

Granbull can stomach anything Zweilous can throw at him and obliterates him with PR, while being able to 2HKO Maeranie with EQ while being able to Heal Bell off any unlucky status. Hes also able to restore HP with Z-Heal Bell. The evs are setup to outspeed Maereanie and 2HKO with EQ while the Spdef allows it to live 2 max roll Sludge Bombs when at least one of them poisons you. You can Z-heal after switching if you get poisoned to give you more of a fair fight. You are then able to live two max roll SB where one also poisons you and able to kill off the Urchin with 3% left after poison so Granbull comes out on top vs a 1 for 1 trade. Also if Maeranie gets a lucky scald burn you can HB it off.

0 Atk Granbull Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 40 Def Eviolite Mareanie: 156-184 (51.4 - 60.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

0 SpA Mareanie Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 164 SpD Granbull: 120-144 (31.2 - 37.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after poison damage

-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Hustle Zweilous Facade vs. 252 HP / 88+ Def Granbull: 98-116 (25.5 - 30.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

 

[BP]

Its been a week since the last post and we got brand new toys so I figured I'd go ahead and restart the thread!

Here are the pokemon to counter:

Poliwrath (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Circle Throw
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Exeggutor @ Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Fire
- Giga Drain

This is self-explanatory. Exeggutor completely counters Phys Def Poliwrath and easily OHKO's it.

 

[Lugia Proto]

SWOOBOI
Swoobat @ Mago Berry
Ability: Simple
EVs: 56 HP / 152 Spdef / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Substitute
- Stored Power
- roost
Swoobat has the ability to beat both of these pokemon under the right circumstances, however it does fear switching into a modest leaf storm. It resists both of Exeggutor's stabs and resists circle throw from poliwrath, only really feeling threatened by switching in and taking hazards or being circle thrown out. It has trouble with scald from poliwrath, but after a single CM boost it's able to sub up on it. It's speed tier is also quite good, outspeeding both of these mons with a timid nature. The mago berry allows it to switch into exeggutor and cm or sub on it to guarantee the ability to live another leafstorm of sub on the next one. I've provided a set which will always proc the mago berry and allow you to cm which immensely helps you when trying to switch into eggy. This set loses to a crit leaf storm though lol

252+ SpA Choice Specs Exeggutor Leaf Storm vs. 56 HP / 152 SpD Swoobat: 217-256 (75 - 88.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

-2 252+ SpA Choice Specs Exeggutor Leaf Storm vs. +2 56 HP / 152 SpD Swoobat: 54-64 (18.6 - 22.1%) -- possible 5HKO

0 SpA Poliwrath Scald vs. +2 56 HP / 152 SpD Swoobat: 42-51 (14.5 - 17.6%) -- possible 6HKO

 

[WMAR]

Pawniard @ Dread Plate
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance

This Swoobat is basically Set up fodder for young Pawniard. No way to stall it out and is just plained walled by Pawniard. Free Knock Off to even switch ins. Basically Pawniard beats swoobat 1v1