I really want to try getting a mixed physical set to work, but I'm kind of a newcomer to the meta (at the most, I just lurk), so I'm not sure if I know what I'm talking about.
Guzzlord @ Expert Belt/Life Orb/Leftovers/Assault Vest (if you really want)
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 124 Def / 8 SpA / 124 SpD
Brave Nature
- Dragon Rush/Dragon Claw
- Crunch
- Poison Jab/Earthquake
- Fire Blast
With this set, I wanted to utilize its average offenses while trying to patch up its awful defenses. Even with just 8 EVs into Sp. Atk, it can still OHKO the likes of Scizor (unless it's running Sp. Def investment). You can always take the EVs away from defenses and put them into Sp. Atk if you really want to guarantee that OHKO against Sp. Def Scizor.
Items are a mixed bag. Expert Belt to further super effective damage (guaranteed OHKO against Sp. Def Scizor with 8 Sp. Atk EVs). Life Orb for more consistent damage, but at the cost of self damage. Leftovers for a bit of recovery, and Assault Vest can turn a few Special OHKOs into 2HKOs. Just don't put it against a Fairy.
A few Assault Vest calcs for example's sake.
The mixed bulk EVs even help it on the defensive side.
252 Atk Life Orb Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 124 Def Guzzlord: 463-549 (78.8 - 93.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(This would have been a 75% OHKO without the Def investment).
252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 124 Def Guzzlord: 234-276 (39.8 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
(This would have been a 98.8% 2HKO without the Def investment).
I might just go with this set, but I'd like other thoughts on it before I go to catch my Guzzlord.
Guzzlord @ Expert Belt/Life Orb/Leftovers/Assault Vest (if you really want)
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 124 Def / 8 SpA / 124 SpD
Brave Nature
- Dragon Rush/Dragon Claw
- Crunch
- Poison Jab/Earthquake
- Fire Blast
With this set, I wanted to utilize its average offenses while trying to patch up its awful defenses. Even with just 8 EVs into Sp. Atk, it can still OHKO the likes of Scizor (unless it's running Sp. Def investment). You can always take the EVs away from defenses and put them into Sp. Atk if you really want to guarantee that OHKO against Sp. Def Scizor.
Items are a mixed bag. Expert Belt to further super effective damage (guaranteed OHKO against Sp. Def Scizor with 8 Sp. Atk EVs). Life Orb for more consistent damage, but at the cost of self damage. Leftovers for a bit of recovery, and Assault Vest can turn a few Special OHKOs into 2HKOs. Just don't put it against a Fairy.
A few Assault Vest calcs for example's sake.
Without Assault Vest: 252 SpA Life Orb Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 507-595 (86.3 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 733-866 (124.8 - 147.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 751-889 (127.9 - 151.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Thundurus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 578-682 (98.4 - 116.1%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Salamence-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 546-644 (93 - 109.7%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
With Assault Vest: 252 SpA Life Orb Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 335-398 (57 - 67.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after hail damage
252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 491-580 (83.6 - 98.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 507-595 (86.3 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Thundurus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 386-456 (65.7 - 77.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Salamence-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 366-432 (62.3 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 733-866 (124.8 - 147.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 751-889 (127.9 - 151.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Thundurus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 578-682 (98.4 - 116.1%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Salamence-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Guzzlord: 546-644 (93 - 109.7%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
With Assault Vest: 252 SpA Life Orb Abomasnow Blizzard vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 335-398 (57 - 67.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after hail damage
252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 491-580 (83.6 - 98.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 507-595 (86.3 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Thundurus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 386-456 (65.7 - 77.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Salamence-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Guzzlord: 366-432 (62.3 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
The mixed bulk EVs even help it on the defensive side.
252 Atk Life Orb Garchomp Dragon Claw vs. 0 HP / 124 Def Guzzlord: 463-549 (78.8 - 93.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
(This would have been a 75% OHKO without the Def investment).
252 Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 124 Def Guzzlord: 234-276 (39.8 - 47%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
(This would have been a 98.8% 2HKO without the Def investment).
I might just go with this set, but I'd like other thoughts on it before I go to catch my Guzzlord.