GSC 1v1 Sets VR
S Rank
Alakazam @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Encore
- Recover
- Barrier / Light Screen / Zap Cannon / Toxic
Alakazam can Encore lock boosters and beat either Physical or Special attackers with its chosen defensive move. Alternatively, Zap Cannon beats other Alakazam and Toxic beats Blissey.
Alakazam @ Miracle Berry
- Psychic
- Encore
- Recover
- Toxic
Miracle Alakazam beats Blissey and Stun Spore Exeggutor, plus anything trying to paralyze it with Thunder Wave, Body Slam, etc.
Raikou @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Crunch
- Reflect / Thunder / Psych Up
Raikou beats Alakazam and Psychic types as well as giving Raikou an edge in the mirror matchup, fishing for SpDef drops with Crunch.
Mint Berry (Chesto) is also a viable option for an instant full-heal instead of constant passive recovery.
Raikou @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Reflect
- Toxic
- Rest
Toxic Raikou beats physical attackers with Reflect and wins Toxic wars with Rest.
Raikou @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Curse
- Rest
- Return
Curse Raikou beats other Raikou and Electric types, and can boost past some specially defensive Pokemon.
Raikou @ Magnet
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
- Rest / Crunch
- Reflect / Crunch
Magnet Raikou deals heavy damage at the cost of some longevity. It can blow through checks like Earthquake Heracross.
A+ Rank
Blissey (F) @ Scope Lens
- Curse
- Counter / Toxic
- Rest / Soft-Boiled
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
Curse Blissey boosts her stats and refuses to die with Rest or Soft-Boiled. Scope Lens gives Blissey good odds to crit vs other Curse users and defensive boosters, or Leftovers let Blissey use Rest more safely.
Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
- Defense Curl / Toxic
- Counter / Toxic
- Rest / Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss / Ice Beam / Fire Blast
Defense Curl Blissey Counters physical attackers despite their attack boosts. An offensive move on the set pressures opponents and limits their setup, and Toxic puts opposing Recover users on a timer.
Blissey (F) @ Never-Melt Ice
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Soft-Boiled / Rest
- Toxic / Seismic Toss / Counter / Thunderbolt / Fire Blast
Never-Melt Blissey can surprise Marowak with a speedy Ice Beam into Blizzard combo.
Exeggutor @ Leftovers
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Substitute / Rest
- Psychic / Giga Drain / Stun Spore / Rest
Exeggutor is the premier Leech Seed user of the gen, slowing down potential checks with Stun Spore and stalling with Sub, Protect, and Rest. Psychic can beat other Seed and Sub users.
Exeggutor @ Leftovers
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Nightmare
- Psychic / Giga Drain / Hidden Power [Grass]
Nightmare Exeggutor is a great counter to Rest Pokemon that lose all their HP a couple turns after they try to Rest off damage from Leech Seed. Don't forget, Giga Drain only has 8 PP and can't hit Substitute.
Exeggutor @ Silver Powder
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain / Protect
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Bug]
HP Bug Exeggutor wins the mirror matchup and does well against other Psychic and Grass types.
Heracross @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Curse
- Rest / Counter
- Megahorn
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
HP Fighting Heracross has an easy matchup against Normal, Dark, and Rock types. Heracross naturally beats Psychics including Barrier Alakazam, and it wins against Machamp thanks to its Bug typing, but loses to HP Flying.
Heracross @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
- Reversal / Counter
Earthquake Heracross can take on Raikou with Curse EQ. Unfortunately, its forced into running Reversal because running HP Fighting DVs take away enough HP that Raikou would overpower it.
Heracross @ Black Belt
- Leer
- Endure
- Megahorn
- Reversal
Black Belt Reversal Heracross can OHKO Marowak after successfully using Endure on HP Flying.
Machamp @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Cross Chop
- Encore
- Earthquake / Rest / Scary Face
Machamp carries Encore and a boosting move to lock other Curse users and stat boosters.
Machamp @ Scope Lens
- Curse
- Cross Chop
- Encore
- Rest / Earthquake / Focus Energy / Scary Face
Scope Lens Machamp goes fishing with Cross Chop 33% crit odds, and can increase to 50% with Focus Energy.
Machamp @ Scope Lens
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Curse / Leer / Scary Face
- Cross Chop
- Encore
- Hidden Power [Flying]
HP Flying Machamp deals with other Fighting types while keeping the utility of Encore + crits.
Marowak @ Thick Club
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Bonemerang / Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Counter / Hyper Beam / Flamethrower / Blizzard
Marowak without Hidden Power EVs so it doesn't break the attack cap after a Swords Dance. Bonemerang breaks Sub and has more chances to crit, or EQ has perfect accuracy.
Marowak @ Thick Club
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Swords Dance
- Bonemerang / Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Hidden Power [Flying] / Hidden Power [Bug]
Hidden Power Marowak can deal with Fighting types like Machamp and Heracross with HP Flying, or nail Exeggutor with HP Bug. DVs avoid wrapping past the attack cap.
Marowak @ Thick Club
IVs: 22 HP / 26 Atk / 24 Def
- Screech
- Bonemerang / Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Rock] / Rock Slide
- Swords Dance / Hidden Power [Flying] / Hidden Power [Bug]
Screech Marowak has even better wallbreaking capabilities than standard SD. Unfortunately, Screech, Swords Dance, and Rock Slide cannot all exist on the same set.
Starmie @ Leftovers
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Psychic
- Ice Beam / Recover / Protect / Reflect
- Substitute / Recover / Thunderbolt
Starmie has a good speed tier plus lots of special coverage and utility options.
Starmie @ Mystic Water
- Rain Dance
- Hydro Pump
- Thunder
- Psychic / Ice Beam / Recover / Surf
Mystic Starmie hits hard with Rain Dance + Mystic Water boosted Hydro Pump. Thunder lets it break other Water types.
Vaporeon @ Leftovers
- Growth
- Surf / Ice Beam
- Rest
- Acid Armor / Icy Wind
Growth Vaporeon powers up and breaks through anything that doesn't threaten it offensively, including passive Grass types.
Ursaring @ Leftovers
- Curse / Leer / Focus Energy
- Earthquake / Rest
- Return
- Hyper Beam
Ursaring 1- or 2-hit KOs most things in the metagame with +1 Hyper Beam or Return into Hyper Beam.
Ursaring @ Polkadot Bow
- Curse / Leer / Focus Energy
- Earthquake / Rest / Slash
- Return
- Hyper Beam
Polkadot (or Pink) Bow Ursaring is the hardest physical hitter in the metagame with its boosted Normal STABS.
Polkadot Bow Ursaring Slash vs. Alakazam on a critical hit: 314-369 (100.3 - 117.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Ursaring @ Scope Lens
- Curse
- Slash
- Earthquake / Return
- Hyper Beam
Scope Lens Slash Ursaring has decent chances to crit through would-be checks like Barrier Alakazam.
Ursaring @ Miracle Berry
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Hidden Power [Bug]
- Return
- Hyper Beam
- Earthquake / Curse / Leer
Miracle Berry Ursaring deals with Stun Spore Exeggutor and many Toxic users.
A Rank
Articuno @ Never-Melt Ice
- Icy Wind
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Reflect
Articuno has good bulk and great chances vs Marowak, Grass types, and Flying types. Reflect beats Ursaring and other physical attackers.
Entei @ Leftovers
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
- Protect
- Rest
Entei can Toxic stall and break Steel types.
Entei @ Charcoal
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Hidden Power [Fighting] / Flamethrower
Sunny Day Entei can cheese Water types with Solar Beam. Leftovers can be used for longevity, or Miracle Seed can be used to secure the roll against Vaporeon.
Jolteon @ Mint Berry
- Growth
- Curse
- Rest
- Thunderbolt
Mint Growth Jolteon can boost up and break through stall Pokemon like Blissey.
Jolteon @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Shadow Ball / Growth / Protect
- Growth / Substitute
- Thunderbolt
Toxic Jolteon can Sub stall for a few turns to weaken opponents for Thunderbolt. It typically carries Shadow Ball to hit Alakazam.
Jumpluff @ Leftovers
- Encore
- Protect
- Leech Seed
- Rest / Synthesis / Reflect / Amnesia
Jumpluff Encore locks any boosting Pokemon and wins via Leech Seed.
Jumpluff @ Leftovers
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Encore
- Protect
- Leech Seed
- Hidden Power [Flying]
HP Flying Jumpluff has an edge versus other Grass types and an improved matchup vs Fighting types.
Skarmory @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Drill Peck
- Toxic
Curse Skarmory checks physical attackers with its great stats and typing.
Skarmory @ Mint Berry
- Toxic
- Protect
- Rest
- Drill Peck
Mint Skarmory can stall out checks like Flamethrower Marowak with Protect, at the cost of not running Curse.
Tauros (M) @ Polkadot Bow
- Curse / Fire Blast
- Rest / Return / Fire Blast
- Double-Edge
- Hyper Beam
Polkadot Tauros has the edge vs Ursaring and Marowak plus an excellent speed tier.
Tauros (M) @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest / Return / Fire Blast / Earthquake
- Double-Edge
- Hyper Beam
Leftovers Tauros makes good use of its natural bulk and speed to remain faster than many opponents after setting up Curse.
Tyranitar @ Leftovers
- Screech
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Crunch / Scary Face / Hidden Power [Fighting]
Tyranitar beats Curse setup with Screech. Crunch beats Psychics, or Scary Face beats Reversal Raichu.
Tyranitar @ Miracle Berry
- Screech / Curse / Scary Face
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Rest / Crunch
Miracle Tyranitar can beat opposing status users and boost its power with Curse or Screech.
Tyranitar @ Never-Melt Ice
- Ice Beam
- Crunch
- Rock Slide
- Fire Blast / Screech
Never-Melt Tyranitar lures Marowak with an Ice Beam 2HKO while avoiding the KO from Bonemerang.
Venusaur @ Leftovers
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Reflect
- Substitute
Reflect Venusaur can stall without Rest thanks to its Poison typing, though it's weak to Substitute without an attacking move.
Venusaur @ Leftovers
- Swords Dance
- Return
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed / Synthesis
Swords Dance Venusaur can boost past opposing Curse and Substitute users while keeping Giga Drain for Marowak.
Venusaur @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Synthesis
- Return
- Leech Seed
Curse Venusaur can boost vs some super effective physical attackers including HP Flying Gyarados.
Venusaur @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 28 Def
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 24 Def
IVs: 26 Def
- Giga Drain / Hidden Power [Grass] / Petal Dance
- Growth
- Synthesis / Hidden Power [Fire] / Hidden Power [Ice]
- Leech Seed / Synthesis
Growth Giga Drain Venusaur beats Marowak most of the time. HP Grass can be used instead if you want to avoid the roll.
Venusaur Giga Drain vs. Marowak: 153-180 (47.3 - 55.7%) -- 79.3% chance to 2HKO
A- Rank
Dragonite @ Leftovers
- Icy Wind
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast
- Thunderbolt
Special Dragonite has many special attacking options and makes good use of Leftovers. Icy Wind allows it to win the mirror matchup.
Alternatively, Mimic can be used to beat Growth Vaporeon and Scope Lens can be used to fish for crits vs Rest users.
Dragonite @ Dragon Scale
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Outrage
- Icy Wind
- Surf
Mixed Dragonite keeps a physical Flying STAB and threatens niche Pokemon like Kingdra and other Dragonite with 99 base power Outrage.
Dragonite @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Wing Attack
- Thunderbolt / Substitute
- Ice Beam / Surf
HP Fighting Dragonite lures Tyranitar and carries special coverage for Marowak.
Dragonite @ Scope Lens
- Thunder Wave
- Hidden Power [Dark]
- Wing Attack
- Extreme Speed
HP Dark Dragonite lures Alakazam.
Gengar @ Mint Berry
- Curse
- Protect
- Rest
- Night Shade / Seismic Toss / Nightmare / Substitute
Gengar can break down walls with Curse, though it's susceptible to Earthquake.
Gengar @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Protect
- Substitute
- Spite / Psychic
Toxic Gengar stalls opponents with Protect + Sub spam. Spite beats opposing Rest users, or Psychic finishes off weakened Fighting types and threatens opposing Poison types.
Gengar @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Punch
- Psychic / Fire Punch / Substitute
- Counter
BoltBeam Gengar always 2hkos Leftovers Charizard and 3hkos Leftovers Vaporeon with Thunderbolt, while beating Dragonite and Jumpluff with Ice Punch. Counter surprises Earthquake users expecting to KO Curse Gengar.
Gyarados @ Leftovers
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Substitute
- Surf
- Ice Beam / Thunderbolt / Flamethrower / Toxic
Gyarados is an excellent check to Leech Seed users, Marowak, and fighting types. It has lots of coverage options and can tech most non-Electric types.
Moltres @ Charcoal
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Sunny Day
- Reflect
Moltres is the hardest hitting special attacker in the metagame.
Steelix @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
- Protect / Rock Slide / Toxic
Steelix Curses to victory with its huge natural bulk. Scope Lens can be used over Leftovers to gain the crit rate advantage against other Curse users and physically bulky Pokemon.
Steelix @ Soft Sand
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Screech
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Screech Steelix can break through Curse users and surprise Heracross with HP Flying.
Suicune @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Rest
- Toxic / Sleep Talk
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam / Protect / Psych Up / Mirror Coat
Suicune has good stats and a usable movepool, with options like Mirror Coat for special attackers. Mint Berry can be used instead of Leftovers for instant full recovery.
Suicune @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Rest
- Curse
- Return
Curse Suicune can boost past some of its checks while keeping Surf to beat Marowak.
B+ Rank
Charizard @ Charcoal
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Belly Drum / Swords Dance
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day / Dynamic Punch
Charizard can wallbreak with SD or BD and a boosting item of its choice.
Hitmonlee (M) @ Black Belt
- Substitute
- Reversal
- Meditate / Curse
- High Jump Kick / Hidden Power [Flying]
Hitmonlee is the best Sub Reversal user in the metagame. It has a couple boosting options plus 85 BP HJK or Hidden Power Flying for other Fightings.
Houndoom @ Charcoal
- Fire Blast
- Crunch
- Endure / Sunny Day
- Reversal / Counter / Hidden Power [Ice]
Houndoom has two powerful STABs plus a last resort option against Normal, Rock, and Dark types. It's a good check to Alakazam and Psychic types.
Jynx (F) @ Never-Melt Ice
- Icy Wind
- Ice Beam / Psychic
- Blizzard
- Toxic / Psychic / Substitute
Jynx is a fantastic Ice type attacker, threatening Marowak with Blizzard and 2HKOing a good portion of the metagame with Ice Beam and Psychic.
Kingdra @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
Ice Beam Kingdra can hold its own against many Grass types like Jumpluff and Meganium.
Kingdra @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Toxic
- Substitute / Protect
- Protect / Rest / Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Toxic Stall Kingdra can make quick work of slow opponents lacking Rest.
Kingdra @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Return / Surf
- Hyper Beam / Surf
Curse Kingdra has very few natural weaknesses and can boost freely versus many Pokemon.
Meganium @ Leftovers
- Leech Seed
- Swords Dance
- Return / Body Slam
- Protect / Rest / Giga Drain / Synthesis
Meganium is one of the few viable Swords Dance users in GSC, it can break through Electric types and Curse users.
Meganium @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 28 Def
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
- Hidden Power [Grass]
HP Grass Meganium can deal with Substitute users like Starmie while beating Alakazam with Toxic, Protect, and Leftovers.
Nidoking (M) @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 28 Def
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Poison] / Ice Beam
- Morning Sun / Amnesia
- Curse / Rest
Nidoking threatens Grass, Fire, Poison, and Electric types. It can boost defensively and heal without worrying about Toxic. Soft Sand is an option to secure the roll against Tyranitar.
B Rank
Espeon @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Morning Sun
- Growth
- Growl / Toxic
Espeon shuts down some physical attackers and KOs them with Growth boosted Psychic.
Miltank (F) @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Milk Drink / Rest
- Body Slam / Return
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Beam
Miltank has instant recovery with Milk Drink and can fish for paralysis with Body Slam. Scope Lens is also an option to crit through Curse and Barrier users.
Porygon2 @ Leftovers
IVs: 22 HP / 26 Atk / 28 Def
- Curse
- Recover
- Double-Edge / Return
- Hidden Power [Ghost] / Hyper Beam / Toxic / Conversion 2
Curse Porygon2 has Recover for instant health back and Conversion 2 as a unique option that sets it apart from similar Curse users.
Porygon2 @ Mint Berry
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave / Icy Wind / Double-Edge
- Rest
- Recover / Conversion 2
Ice Beam Poygon2 beats Marowak and Flying types.
Primeape @ Scope Lens
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Cross Chop
- Screech
- Thunderbolt / Rock Slide / Substitute
- Hidden Power [Flying] / Rock Slide / Substitute
Scope Lens Primeape can Cross Chop crit with 33% odds, as well as break Curse users with Screech and Gyarados with Thunderbolt. Sub helps vs status and Leech Seeders, or Rock Slide beats Articuno and Moltres.
Primeape @ Black Belt
- Reversal
- Endure
- Screech
- Thunderbolt / Hidden Power [Flying] / Rock Slide
Primeape is the fastest Fighting in the meta. Screech beats Curse users, HP Flying beats other Fightings, Endure lets it max out Reversal's base power.
Scizor @ Leftovers
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Curse
- Rest
- Hidden Power [Bug]
- Counter / Return / Wing Attack / Steel Wing
Curse Scizor boosts and attacks, covering Ursaring and Exeggutor. Counter is always a powerful tool when used with Curse.
Scizor @ Silver Powder
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Swords Dance
- Endure
- Hidden Power [Bug]
- Reversal
Swords Dance Scizor hits as hard as possible on turn 2 or 3 of a battle. Black Belt and Scope Lens are also an options for even better Curse breaking power.
Slowbro @ Leftovers
- Shadow Ball
- Surf
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
Slowbro has enormous physical bulk and special coverage. It can break through Psychics, Ghosts, Fightings, Fires, Rocks, Flying types, and more.
Umbreon @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Toxic / Growth
- Return / Bite
Curse Umbreon can boost past Rest users and specially bulky Pokemon.
Umbreon @ Mint Berry
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 96 Spe
- Toxic
- Charm
- Nightmare
- Rest
Nightmare Umbreon has an immediate full-heal with Mint Rest and beats opposing Rest users with Nightmare.
96 Spe EVs ensure it underspeeds base 50s to Toxic after an opposing wake, and it avoids a speed tie vs base 65s while still outspeeding Marowak.
B- Rank
Arcanine @ Leftovers
- Fire Blast
- Crunch
- Extreme Speed
- Curse
Arcanine threatens Alakazam with Crunch and Extreme Speed.
Dodrio @ Leftovers
- Curse / Substitute
- Drill Peck
- Double-Edge
- Hyper Beam
Dodrio is a fast physical attacker that threatens Grass and Fighting types.
Electabuzz @ Scope Lens
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Punch / Fire Punch / Hyper Beam
- Screech / Curse
- Cross Chop
Electabuzz uses Thunderbolt and elemental punches to cover Flying, Water, Grass, and Steel types. Screech and Cross Chop boosted by Scope Lens lets Electabuzz crit through many threats like Blissey and Tyranitar.
Magmar @ Charcoal
- Fire Blast
- Thunder Punch / Hyper Beam
- Screech
- Cross Chop
Magmar can melt Grass & Steel types and beat Blissey and Tyranitar with Screech + Cross Chop.
Misdreavus @ Mint Berry
- Curse
- Protect
- Rest
- Nightmare
Misdreavous is a slower Gengar that isn't afraid of Earthquake. Nightmare beats opposing Rest users.
Piloswine @ Never-Melt Ice
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Curse
- Rest
Curse Piloswine is a neat counter to Electric and Flying types as well as Toxic users.
Piloswine @ Never-Melt Ice
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Blizzard
Icy Piloswine is a good option if you need to beat Electric, Grass, and Flying types with reduced reliability against other physical attackers.
Raichu @ Magnet
- Encore
- Thunderbolt
- Endure
- Reversal
Raichu is a fast Electric with Encore that beats any Tyranitar not carrying Scary Face.
Slowking @ Leftovers
- Shadow Ball
- Surf
- Psychic
- Icy Wind
Slowking has better special bulk than Slowbro for a better matchup against Crunch Tyranitar. Icy Wind is necessary to beat Marowak.
Tentacruel @ Mint Berry
- Swords Dance / Curse
- Sludge Bomb
- Mirror Coat
- Rest
Tentacruel surprises unprepared Electric types with Mirror Coat and sets up Curse vs physical attackers.
Typhlosion @ Leftovers
- Fire Blast
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest / Flamethrower / Hidden Power [Ice]
Typhlosion has a small niche as a Fire type that can beat Raikou with Protect plus Leftovers.
Victreebel @ Leftovers
- Swords Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Encore
- Giga Drain / Synthesis / Stun Spore / Hidden Power [Grass]
Victreebel can Swords Dance to break walls or Encore lock stat boosters. Unfortunately, it suffers with below average bulk and speed.
C+ Rank
Aerodactyl @ Soft Sand
- Earthquake
- Sky Attack / Wing Attack
- Ancient Power / Substitute
- Fire Blast / Substitute
Aerodactyl can potentially beat Raikou and covers some Fighting, Grass, and Fire types. A Scope Lens set can crit past Curse users, but ultimately Aerodactyl lacks power and falls behind in an Electric meta.
Dewgong @ Leftovers
- Icy Wind
- Encore
- Rest / Protect
- Surf / Ice Beam / Toxic
Dewgong can slow down and Encore lock many Pokemon that fail to 2HKO it.
Golem @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Counter / Rest
Golem is a bulky Curse user that shuts down Electric and Fire types.
Hypno @ Leftovers
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Rest
- Return
Hypno covers both types of attackers, beating non-boosting physicals as well as special attackers like Raikou. Unfortunately, it's susceptible to crits.
Lanturn @ Leftovers
- Screech
- Return
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Lanturn can Screech through some special walls like Blissey.
Lapras @ Never-Melt Ice
- Surf
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Rain Dance / Toxic
- Thunder / Rest / Blizzard
Lapras is a bulky Water with options to hit Flying and Grass types. Rest offers longevity and Thunder offers counterplay vs other Water types.
Mr. Mime @ Mint Berry
- Psychic
- Encore
- Rest
- Barrier / Light Screen
Mr. Mime is bulkier than Alakazam both physically and specially, though it lacks access to Recover.
Mr. Mime @ Mint Berry
- Psychic
- Encore
- Rest
- Counter
Counter Mr. Mime can run Encore alongside Counter with no compatibility issues, unlike Alakazam.
Mr. Mime @ Leftovers
- Seismic Toss
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Counter / Rest
Toss Mr. Mime can run Encore alongside Seismic Toss (Alakazam cannot). Thunder Wave + Seismic Toss + Encore beats Leftovers Alakazam.
Muk @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Curse
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast / Rest
Curse Muk can boost or Toxic its way through many Pokemon. Fire Blast lets gives it a good shot vs Steel types immune to Toxic.
Muk @ Leftovers
- Acid Armor
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Toxic
Defensive Muk is tough to break through but loses to Ground types and many Rest users.
Muk @ Miracle Seed
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
- Acid Armor / Dynamic Punch / Screech
Miracle Seed Muk has an improved matchup vs Suicune, Vaporeon, and Blissey with Screech. Charcoal can be used for a better Steelix matchup; Leftovers can be used for survivability.
Politoed @ Mint Berry
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Surf
- Growth
Politoed is a boosting Water that covers Toxic users and can potentially beat weaker Electrics with Amnesia + Mint Rest.
Poliwrath @ Mint Berry
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Belly Drum
- Amnesia
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Rest
Mint Poliwrath can boost on special attackers that don't threaten it with super-effective STABs. It's one of the few Fighting types that can beat Entei.
Poliwrath @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Belly Drum / Curse
- Surf
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Ice Beam / Substitute / Rest
Leftovers Poliwrath acts as an check to Blissey, Marowak, and Fire types.
Poliwrath @ Black Belt
Ability: None
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Belly Drum
- Surf
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Submission / Substitute
Black Belt Poliwrath can be used to secure a win vs Ursaring with Submission.
Quagsire @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
- Surf / Hidden Power [Rock]
Quagsire is a good Electric check. Unfortunately, it does not beat Marowak despite its Water typing, and drops to any Grass move.
Rhydon @ Leftovers
- Curse / Toxic
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Counter / Rest / Protect
Rhydon is another good check to Electric and Fire types. It's poor SpDef makes it slightly worse than Golem.
Smeargle @ Leftovers
- Charm
- Recover
- Toxic
- Encore
Charm Smeargle can lure slow physical threats like Marowak, Ursaring, Rhydon, and Tyranitar.
Smeargle @ Miracle Berry
- Amnesia
- Recover
- Toxic
- Encore
Amnesia Smeargle can take on slow special attackers and status users like Exeggutor, Vaporeon, and Kingdra.
Smeargle @ Miracle Berry
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Encore
- Spite
Leech Seed Smeargle beats Blissey by Leech stalling and locking it into an attack with Encore. Miracle Berry counters turn 1 Toxic and Spite beats Rest.
Smeargle @ Leftovers
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Seismic Toss
- Encore
CounterCoat Smeargle can beat slow attackers of both attacking types with Counter or Mirror Coat into Seismic Toss. Encore dismantles boosters and status users.
C Rank
Blastoise @ Leftovers
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Counter / Mirror Coat
Blastoise is the go-to Water type Counter user but is generally outclassed by other Waters.
Chansey (F) @ Lucky Punch
- Curse
- Rest
- Double-Edge
- Counter
Chansey is budget Blissey with 25% crit chance.
Clefairy @ Leftovers
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
- Moonlight
- Seismic Toss
Clefairy struggles due to its bulk, but tries its best to run the infamous Thunder Wave Encore SToss set that got Clefable banned from GSC and ADV 1v1.
Donphan @ Leftovers
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Flying]
Donphan is a pure Ground type with Curse boosted Earthquake and Rest for Toxic users. It beats Marowak most of the time with Earthquake x2, and crushes Heracross with HP Flying.
Gligar @ Leftovers
- Wing Attack
- Earthquake
- Screech
- Counter
Gligar has good typing, access to Screech, and moderately powerful STABs.
Mantine @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Icy Wind
- Toxic
- Rest
Mantine has a usable speed tier and several good tools as a specially bulky Water type. It can beat Alakazam, Marowak, and Toxic users.
Shuckle @ Mint Berry
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Encore
- Rest
- Toxic
- Hidden Power [Bug]
Shuckle is a Toxic staller that can get some sneaky wins with slow Encore. HP Bug lets it beat Alakazam and Exeggutor.
Unranked
Ampharos @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Fire Punch / Reflect
- Light Screen / Sleep Talk
Ampharos' tiny niche of Fire Punch and Light Screen on an Electric type does not save it from mediocre stats and better options.
Electrode @ Mint Berry
- Screech
- Rest
- Return
- Thunderbolt
Electrode can try dropping 80 SpA Thunderbolts or Screeching other Electric types, but it's mostly outclassed by Jolteon and Raikou.
Flareon @ Leftovers
- Growth
- Fire Blast / Flamethrower
- Curse
- Hyper Beam / Return
Flareon has multiple offensive boosting options but struggles with speed and bulk.
Pikachu @ Light Ball
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 24 Def
- Encore
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Pikachu can Encore lock boosters and status users or cheese some 4x weak matchups with the Special Attack boost from Light Ball.
Nidoqueen (F) @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 28 Def
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Poison] / Rock Slide / Ice Beam
- Moonlight
- Curse
Nidoqueen has worse offensive stats than Nidoking and no access to Amnesia.
