Project PU Victim of the week - Week 7: Life Orb Haunter

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CHECK

Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Toxic
- Roost
- Defog

You take pretty much any two hits, eats Uturn for Breakfast, and burn or toxic in return (awesome answer to SD sets too) while roosting off anything n_n

252 Atk Choice Band Technician Scyther Aerial Ace vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 142-168 (43.9 - 52%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

Other move do jack shit

 

[Anty]

BenOhver piloswine is not a counter as it can only in to a uturn once, then next time gets 2hko'd by ace/uturn and has 0 recovery. It works as a check

Raiza. i would call ava a counter, as you can say the same to any poke about uturn then getting momentum.

Check

Barbaracle @ Lum Berry
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Razor Shell
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
Barbaracle is a very good check to scyther as it doesnt just force it out, but it can also set up on it, and a shell smashed barbaracle is a very threatening Pokemon. Life orb is also good on this set, i just went with lum. Baracles strength also means you dont have to risk stone edge missing so can ohko scyther with a +2 aerial ace. Calcs:
252 Atk Choice Band Scyther U-turn vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Barbaracle: 135-160 (47.2 - 55.9%) -- 81.6% chance to 2HKO
If it comes in after a smash:
252 Atk Choice Band Technician Scyther Quick Attack vs. -1 4 HP / 0 Def Barbaracle: 58-69 (20.2 - 24.1%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

+2 252+ Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Scyther: 396-466 (140.9 - 165.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Or if you choose not to boost fsr:
252+ Atk Barbaracle Stone Edge vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Scyther: 744-876 (264.7 - 311.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Raiza]

Raiza. i would call ava a counter, as you can say the same to any poke about uturn then getting momentum.

I'd probably say no due to Avalugg's 2x weakness to Rocks and since he hasn't a really good typing many things can enter on it after a U-Turn, making him switch and then he has to take another 50/50 predicting for U-Turn or another move if he doesn't want to get 2HKO. I still think it can be a counter with full investiments in def but I don't think that spread it's really viable atm tho.

I think ava can fit into the check category decently but if you want I can change it, at the end he is not a bad counter overall since he has one of the highest base def in the tier.

 

[Anty]

Checks: Avalugg (Raiza.) / Stunfisk (2xTheTap) / Pelipper (galbia) / Barbaracle (Anty)
Counters: Carracosta (TONE114) / Carbink (scorpdestroyer)
Sorry, for the delay, i had a lot of stuff in my mind. I did 2 counters and 4 checks as they were the best 6 posted, also scyther in nu so rip. Again, i didnt chose pokes like emolga because its unviable, and others like tauros, as it was using a bad set.

This week:

Pawniard @ Eviolite
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Low Kick / Psycho Cut
I inclided psycho cut so i wouldnt get 50 counters all being fighting types including some unviable ones like pignite.
You have about a week, probably a bit less. Also there may be a prize for good posters ;)

 

[Raiza]

Poliwrath as a counter

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

Good ol' RestTalk Poliwrath becoming even more good and useful with the tier shift, checking and countering new entries from NU including Pawniard, basically Poliwrath can enter on every move of the lil new guy and basically having good chance to 1hko it with Circle Throw or try for a lucky Scald burn, in either cases you will give problems to the opponent even if he switches since Circle Throw makes him randomly switch again or you can hope for a Scald burn too. In the end you can Rest and Sleep Talk to be more durable.

calcs

252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Poliwrath: 40-48 (10.4 - 12.5%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Poliwrath: 48-57 (12.5 - 14.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever

252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Poliwrath: 94-112 (24.4 - 29.1%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Poliwrath Circle Throw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Pawniard: 228-268 (98.7 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

 

[TONE]

Pelipper as a check

Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Defog
- Roost
- Toxic

Pelipper can absorb a Knock Off, resists Iron Head and Low Kick, and takes nearly nothing from Psycho Cut while being able to Roost off any damage it takes while scaring Pawniard with Scald. Just be mindful of using Defog while Pawniard is around.

Calcs

252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 94-112 (29.1 - 34.6%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Pawniard Sucker Punch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 78-93 (24.1 - 28.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 45-54 (13.9 - 16.7%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 39-46 (12 - 14.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever

8 SpA Pelipper Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Pawniard: 103-123 (44.5 - 53.2%) -- 28.5% chance to 2HKO

 

[Twix]

With the tier shift coming in, I decided to use a new pokemon to counter this new monster:
Torkoal as a counter

Torkoal @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Lava Plume
- Earth Power
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock

Although it has a pretty bad case of the stealth rock blues, Torkoal can still easily switch in on a Pawniard and take any hit it has to dish out even after a defiant boost, and can force a switch allowing you to set up rocks or spin hazards away.

calcs

0 SpA Torkoal Lava Plume vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Pawniard: 204-242 (88.3 - 104.7%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 75-88 (21.8 - 25.6%) -- possible 5HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 30-36 (8.7 - 10.4%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Pawniard Low Kick (80 BP) vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 41-49 (11.9 - 14.2%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 36-43 (10.4 - 12.5%) -- possibly the worst move ever

 

[Paleo]

Throh as a check

Throh (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Circle Throw
- Sleep Talk
- Rest

Without any physical defense investment, Throh can switch in and force pawniard out while fazing the opponent out onto hazards. Most of the time I come in and click circle throw but you can predict around. You can add more physical defense if needed, especially for the SD sets.

calcs

252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Throh: 124-147 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Throh: 75-88 (16.8 - 19.8%) -- guaranteed 6HKO
252+ Atk Pawniard Low Kick (80 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Throh: 83-98 (18.6 - 22%) -- possible 5HKO
252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Throh: 146-172 (32.8 - 38.7%) -- 99.1% chance to 3HKO

 

[ManOfMany]

Stunfisk as a Check

Stunfisk @ Leftovers
Ability: Static
EVs: 252 HP/4 SpA/252 Def
Bold Nature
- Earth Power
- Discharge
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic

Stunfisk takes knock off with relative ease, is resistant to iron head, can set up SR, and 2HKOes back with earth power.

Calcs:
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 106-126 (25.1 - 29.8%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Stunfisk: 43-51 (10.1 - 12%) -- possibly the worst move ever
0 SpA Stunfisk Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Pawniard: 222-264 (75.5 - 89.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Anty]

Counter:

Torterra @ Leftovers
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Synthesis
- Stealth Rock

Torterra has the natural bulk and type advantage to completely demolish pawniard. It comes in on any hit and can easily recover off the damage, then set up stealth rocks or retaliate back with eq. There isnt much more to say, other than torterra is gonna be decent in this meta now scyther is gone and pawn + probo is here:
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Torterra: 126-148 (31.9 - 37.5%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Torterra: 103-123 (26.1 - 31.2%) -- 11.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
Low kick and sucker punch do as much damage as iron head. It needs rocks + knock off on switch + iron head flinch + iron head and them all to be max damage for it to KO.
In responce...
252+ Atk Torterra Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Pawniard: 284-336 (122.9 - 145.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Ares]

Just curious as to why Swords Dance wasn't included on the victim of the week set, low kick isn't all to useful because it doesn't have any targets that Iron Head or Knock Off doesn't hit just as hard or for similar damage. Psycho Cut should be slashed with Iron Head as Pawniard gets a whole lot more scary with a Swords Dance up.

Edit: you're already hitting other Normal-types hard enough with your stabs and Probopass takes about 73% at +2 so having Low Kick to hit one mon slightly harder than your coverage would seems like a waste to me. Swords Dance is pretty much a staple along with Knock Off and Sucker Punch, you could go 4 attacks but it just seems horribly outclassed by SD variants.

 

[Anty]

Just curious as to why Swords Dance wasn't included on the victim of the week set, low kick isn't all to useful because it doesn't have any targets that Iron Head or Knock Off doesn't hit just as hard or for similar damage. Psycho Cut should be slashed with Iron Head as Pawniard gets a whole lot more scary with a Swords Dance up.

Low Kick hits probopass and other pawniards, and hits normal types like tauros hard. Swords dance will also make a pointless difference, as some pokes will beat the sd set as it lacks recovery, while not much lose to the sd set but beat regular (only stuff that can take +0 knock off + other move but not +2).

 

[WhiteDMist]

Anty asked, so here's a quick counter to this particular set:

Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power [Fire]/[Fighting]
- Giga Drain
- Leaf Storm
- Sleep Powder

Calcs for reference

Defiant boosted attacks on Eviolite Tangela:
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 154-183 (46.1 - 54.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 127-151 (38 - 45.2%) -- 6.6% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 74-88 (22.1 - 26.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock

Defiant boosted attacks on itemless Tangela:
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 154-183 (46.1 - 54.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 190-225 (56.8 - 67.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 111-131 (33.2 - 39.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock

Unboosted attacks on Eviolite Tangela:
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 78-93 (23.3 - 27.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 64-76 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- 2.5% chance to 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 38-45 (11.3 - 13.4%) -- possible 7HKO after Stealth Rock

Unboosted attacks on itemless Tangela:
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 78-93 (23.3 - 27.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 96-114 (28.7 - 34.1%) -- 99.3% chance to 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Pawniard Psycho Cut vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tangela: 56-66 (16.7 - 19.7%) -- possible 5HKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Tangela Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Pawniard: 162-192 (70.1 - 83.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Best case scenario for Pawniard, you activate Defiant with Defog. Tangela takes a massive(?) 54.7% max from Knock Off. Immediately afterwards, Tangela chooses not to switch out to activate Regenerator and dies to Iron Head (without doing anything if it switched into Knock Off). Outside of Defiant boosted attacks though, Tangela usually wins. If you use the full defensive Tangela (hint hint) and somehow trigger Defiant on Pawniard, it would still need Stealth Rock and max damage on both attacks in order to have a chance to defeat Tangela with Knock Off and then Iron Head. Hidden Power Fighting if you want to OHKO Pawniard and snipe Probopass too I guess. Fire is better overall, but it 2HKOes no matter what.

 

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Defensive Carracosta as a COUNTER

Carracosta @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Scald
- Rock Slide
- Protect

This eats any hit Pawniard might want to go for and usually 2HKOs back with Scald after Stealth Rock (0 SpA Carracosta Scald vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Pawniard: 102-120 (44.1 - 51.9%))

Defensive calcs

252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carracosta: 76-91 (21.5 - 25.8%)
252+ Atk Pawniard Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carracosta: 52-63 (14.7 - 17.8%)
252+ Atk Pawniard Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Carracosta: 64-76 (18.1 - 21.5%)
252+ Atk Pawniard Low Kick (80 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Solid Rock Carracosta: 64-76 (18.1 - 21.5%)

 

[Magnemite]

Rain Dance Poliwrath as a check

Poliwrath @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Hydro Pump
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance

Why more people don't use this set more is beyond me, as it is by far the most offensively threatening Poliwrath set and has very few answers on offense, but it's a pretty self-explanatory check to Pawniard as it is faster, resists Sucker Punch, OHKOes with Focus Blast, and can set up on it. I would post calcs but it's incredibly obvious that +0 Sucker does basically nothing and Focus Blast OHKOes so there is no need to.

(seriously people use this set more it's probably broken)

 

[Anty]

Checks: Pelipper (TONE114) / Throh (Paleo) / Poliwrath (Magnemite)
Counters: Poliwrath (Raiza.) / Tangela (WhiteDMist) / Carracosta (galbia)
A very good turnout this week, again some I didnt choose were because reasons like bad spreads (ph def stunfisk) or others just checking it better (like torkoal)

This week:

Leafeon @ Life Orb
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Iron Tail
- Knock Off

You have a week!
RIP defensive costa walling every thing chosen so far, as well as wrath who also walls a ton

 

[Raiza]

Torkoal as a counter

Torkoal @ Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Lava Plume
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic / Yawn

New entry from the tier shift Torkoal is a reliable counter since he takes very little damage by every Leafeon move, even at +2, thanks to his 140 base def, and can answer back with a Lava Plume, crippling enemy team with a burn or dealing massive damage to Leafeon with Lava Plume, which hasn't a really good base SpDef. Torkoal also has access to Rapid Spin to remove Stealth Rocks/Spikes/whatever by itself and he can set hazards too to bring some utility, last slot is pretty much preferential, you can opt for Toxic if you want to stall-out the enemy team or yawn if you want to get some space to Rapid Spin.

calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 70-83 (20.3 - 24.1%) -- possible 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 48-57 (13.9 - 16.5%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 139-164 (40.4 - 47.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Torkoal: 96-113 (27.9 - 32.8%) -- 83.7% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

4 SpA Torkoal Lava Plume vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Leafeon: 216-254 (79.7 - 93.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[MZ]

Tangela as a Check

Tangela @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Leaf Storm
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder

Tangela can easily come in on an unboosted leafeon and 2hko it with HP ice. However, it can't switch into a +2 leafeon as it takes the hit, and it won't beat a full health leafeon if it switches in on an SD (knock off plus iron tail KO but hp ice is just a bit too weak), preventing it from being a counter.

calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 73-86 (21.8 - 25.7%) -- 1.1% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Iron Tail vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 74-88 (22.1 - 26.3%) -- 12.7% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 51-60 (15.2 - 17.9%) -- possible 6HKO

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 144-170 (43.1 - 50.8%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO
+2 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Iron Tail vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Eviolite Tangela: 148-175 (44.3 - 52.3%) -- 20.7% chance to 2HKO

252+ SpA Tangela Hidden Power Ice vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Leafeon: 170-202 (62.7 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

 

[Grim]

Pawniard as a check.

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

Pawniard resists every move Leafeon carries and can hit back decently hard with Knock Off / Iron Head + Sucker Punch, or set up a Swords Dance and almost OHKO with Sucker Punch (OHKO after one or two Life Orb recoils). The only way that Leafeon can beat Pawniard is if it Knocks Off Pawniard's Eviolite, switches out, sets up a Swords Dance later in the game, and hits Pawniard with a +2 Leaf Blade which has a 87.5% to KO then. However, this realistically never happens.

 

[TONE]

Ninetales as a check

Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Psyshock

Ninetales resists Leaf Blade and Iron Tail, and can take a Knock Off while OHKOing Leafeon with Fire Blast. Be careful switching into a predicted resisted attack as Ninetales can be KOed by Knock Off after a SD.

Calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales: 155-183 (54 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales: 108-127 (37.6 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Iron Tail vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales: 81-95 (28.2 - 33.1%) -- 89.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Ninetales Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Leafeon: 372-440 (137.2 - 162.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[Paleo]

Rapidash as a CHECK

Rapidash @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Drill Run
- Wild Charge
- Flare Blitz
- Morning Sun/Will-O-Wisp/Baton pass

Before the drop last week, I used Rapidash on the ladder extensively, getting me some good results. It resist Iron Tail and Leaf blade, and can switch in once on a +2, but It'd refrain from doing so. It can also switch into Knock Off and heal off the damage. I've been running baton pass because of pesky Torkoal, but you really don't have to. I note that non-life orb Flare Blitz has a min of 95%.

calcs

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 162-192 (59.7 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 110-130 (40.5 - 47.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

+2 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Rapidash: 226-266 (83.3 - 98.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Life Orb Rapidash Flare Blitz vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Leafeon: 338-400 (124.7 - 147.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 

[gasquakee]

Dodrio as a check

Dodrio @ Choice Band
Ability: Early Bird
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Quick Attack
- Return
- Knock Off

give dodrio close combat

Ive been loving dodrio lately even if it has problems with the new steels :{. Anyways it comes in on Leafeon and gets the 1hko all of the time.

252 Atk Choice Band Dodrio Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Leafeon: 416-492 (153.5 - 181.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Needless to say it outspeeds.

 

[ManOfMany]

Arbok as a strong Check

Arbok @ Black Sludge
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 192 HP/252 Att/64 Spe
- Coil
- Gunk Shot
- Earthquake/Aqua Tail
- Sucker Punch

Because of intimidate, even offensive variants of Arbok don't take much from any of Leafeon's attacks. Meanwhile Arbok gets a guaranteed KO with gunk shot after life orb, not counting misses.

-1 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Iron Tail vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 114-135 (37 - 43.8%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
-1 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 110-131 (35.7 - 42.5%) -- 92.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Arbok Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Leafeon: 258-306 (95.2 - 112.9%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

Arbok can even set up on Leafeon with coil if it is 1v1, tanking an iron tail/knock off after
a swords dance and KOing back with gunk shot.

+1 252 Atk Life Orb Leafeon Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 188 HP / 0 Def Arbok: 248-292 (80.5 - 94.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

If Arbok switches in on Leafeon, it has no room to set up coil, but it can check it most of the time because it can tank two hits, or one swords-dance boosted hit and revenge kill with gunk shot.

 

[Anty]

Sorry for choosing an uncounterable poke :(
Counter: Torkoal (Raiza.)
Checks: Arbok (Pokey-Man) / 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

This hopefully has counters :3

 

[Raiza]

Utility Roselia as a check

Roselia @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Spikes / Toxic Spikes
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis

Going to post this because Roselia basically saves my ass everytime against Poliwrath. Roselia doesn't really take damage from Hydro Pump and Focus Blast but doesn't either appreciate switching into an Ice Beam, fortunately she can synthesis or giga drain it off to mitigate most of Poli's damage, stalling/killing him or forcing his switch most of the time, gaining space to place your hazards.

calcs

252+ SpA Life Orb Poliwrath Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 104-125 (34.2 - 41.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Life Orb Poliwrath Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia in Rain: 70-84 (23 - 27.6%) -- 77.1% chance to 4HKO

252+ SpA Life Orb Poliwrath Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 51-61 (16.7 - 20%) -- possible 5HKO

0 SpA Roselia Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Poliwrath: 176-210 (54.8 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO