GSC 1v1 Set Comp
S Rank
Raikou @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Crunch
- Psych Up / Hidden Power [Ice]
Raikou beats Water and Flying types like Starmie and Gyarados with its STAB Thunderbolt. Crunch and Psych Up give Raikou the best possible odds in the mirror matchup.
HP Ice can also be used to nail Grass types like Jumpluff. Mint Berry (Chesto) is a viable item for an instant full-heal instead of constant passive recovery.
Raikou @ Magnet
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Reflect
- Crunch / Thunder
Magnet Raikou deals heavy damage at the cost of some longevity. It can blow through checks like Earthquake Heracross.
Raikou @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Curse
- Return
Curse Raikou beats other Electric types and can boost past some specially defensive Pokemon.
S- Rank
Blissey (F) @ Scope Lens
- Curse
- Counter / Toxic
- Rest / Soft-Boiled
- Double-Edge
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
- Growl
- Counter / Toxic
- Rest / Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss / Ice Beam
Growl 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.
Machamp @ Leftovers
- Scary Face
- Cross Chop
- Encore
- Earthquake / Fire Blast
Machamp carries Scary Face plus Encore and to lock other Curse users and stat boosters.
Machamp @ Scope Lens
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Cross Chop
- Encore / Rock Slide
- Curse / Scary Face / Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Flying] / [Bug]
Scope Lens Machamp goes fishing with Cross Chop 33% crit odds, and can increase to 50% with Focus Energy.
HP Flying deals with other Fighting types while keeping the utility of Encore + crits.
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. Leftovers can be replaced with Scope Lens for crit chances vs stall.
Starmie @ Scope Lens
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Psychic / Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
Scope Lens Starmie hits hard with Rain Dance + Mystic Water boosted Hydro Pump. Thunder lets it break other Water types.
A+ Rank
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 @ 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 Psychic types, and it wins against Machamp thanks to its Bug typing, but loses to HP Flying.
Heracross @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Protect
- Megahorn
- Earthquake
Protect instead of a Fighting move lets EQ Heracross take on Raikou without worrying about Reflect or Magnet damage.
Heracross @ Black Belt
- Endure
- Megahorn
- Reversal
- Leer / Toxic
Black Belt Reversal Heracross can OHKO Marowak after successfully using Endure on HP Flying.
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 / Dynamic Punch / Flamethrower / Blizzard / Icy Wind
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; 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.
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 @ Leftovers
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Screech / Crunch
Protect Tyranitar lures Marowak with an Ice Beam 2HKO while avoiding the 2HKO from Icy Wind -> Bonemerang.
Vaporeon @ Leftovers
- Growth
- Surf / Ice Beam
- Rest
- Acid Armor
Growth Vaporeon powers up and breaks through anything that doesn't threaten it offensively, including passive Grass types.
Venusaur @ Leftovers
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Substitute
- Hidden Power [Grass] / Reflect
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 against 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 or Miracle Seed 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 @ Scope Lens
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Extreme Speed / Icy Wind / Substitute
Mixed Dragonite has many special attacking options and makes good use of Scope Lens to fish for crits vs Rest users. Extreme Speed is useful for extra chip damage, Icy Wind allows Dragonite to win the mirror matchup, or Substitute defeats Leech Seed users.
Dragonite @ Scope Lens
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Wing Attack
- Thunderbolt
- Extreme Speed / Surf / Substitute
HP Fighting Dragonite keeps a physical Flying STAB and threatens Fighting-weak Pokemon like Tyranitar and Normal types. Other items like Leftovers or Sharp Beak are viable if you'd like to run the same set without crit fishing.
Dragonite @ Sharp Beak
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk
- Hidden Power [Ground]
- Wing Attack
- Curse
- Extreme Speed
HP Ground Dragonite lures Raikou and uses Curse + Extreme Speed to ignore speed drops.
Skarmory @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Drill Peck
- Toxic / Leer
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.
Ursaring @ Leftovers
- Curse / Leer / Focus Energy
- Earthquake / Rest / Hidden Power [Fighting]
- 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.
Ursaring @ Scope Lens
- Curse
- Slash
- Earthquake / Return
- Hyper Beam
Scope Lens Slash Ursaring has decent chances to crit through would-be checks like Barrier users.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
- Surf / Return / Hidden Power [Flying]
- Hyper Beam / Surf
Curse Kingdra has very few natural weaknesses and can boost freely versus many Pokemon.
B+ 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.
Jolteon @ Mint Berry
- Growth
- Curse
- Rest
- Thunderbolt
Mint Growth Jolteon can boost up and break through stall Pokemon like Blissey.
Jolteon @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Growth / Protect
- Substitute
- Thunderbolt
Toxic Jolteon can Sub stall for a few turns to weaken opponents for Thunderbolt.
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.
Twisted Spoon is an option to improve rolls against Machamp and Heracross.
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. Scope Lens can be used to crit fish.
Houndoom @ Charcoal
- Fire Blast
- Crunch
- Endure / Sunny Day
- Reversal / Counter / Hidden Power [Ice] / Rest
Houndoom has two powerful STABs plus a last resort option against Normal, Rock, and Dark types. It's an excellent Psychic type check. Sunny Day plus Mint Berry Rest can beat Raikou.
Moltres @ Charcoal
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Sunny Day
- Reflect
Moltres is the hardest hitting special attacker in the metagame.
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.
Porygon2 @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Recover
- Double-Edge / Return
- Ice Beam / 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
Mint Berry Ice Beam Poygon2 beats Marowak and Flying types.
Slowbro @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Rest / Shadow Ball
Slowbro has enormous physical bulk and special coverage. It can break through Psychics, Ghosts, Fightings, Fires, Rocks, Flying types, and more.
Slowking @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Psychic
- Icy Wind
- Rest / Shadow Ball
Slowking has better special bulk than Slowbro for a better matchup against Crunch Tyranitar. Icy Wind is necessary to beat Marowak.
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.
B Rank
Arcanine @ Leftovers
- Fire Blast
- Extreme Speed
- Curse
- Rest / Hidden Power [Fighting]
Arcanine is an interesting mixed attacker with a strong Fire Blast plus priority.
Charizard @ Charcoal
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Belly Drum
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day / Dynamic Punch
Charizard can wallbreak with BD and a boosting item of its choice.
Entei @ Leftovers
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
- Protect
- Rest
Entei can use its huge bulk to Toxic stall and overcome 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 some Water types with Solar Beam. Leftovers can be used for longevity, or Miracle Seed can be used to improve some rolls vs Waters.
Jynx (F) @ Never-Melt Ice
- Icy Wind
- Psychic
- Blizzard
- Ice Beam / Substitute / Toxic
Jynx is a fantastic Ice type attacker, threatening Marowak with Blizzard and 2HKOing a good portion of the metagame with Ice Beam and Psychic.
Meganium @ Leftovers
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Swords Dance
- Return / Body Slam
- Leech Seed
Meganium is one of the few viable Swords Dance users in GSC, it can break through Electric types and Curse users. It can deal with Substitute users like Starmie while maximizing Leech Seed stall effectiveness.
Meganium @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 28 Def
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Counter
Counter Meganium can surprise physical attackers.
Mr. Mime @ Mint Berry
- Psychic / Seismic Toss
- Encore
- Rest
- Counter
Mr. Mime can run Encore alongside Counter with no compatibility issues, unlike Kadabra.
Mr. Mime @ Leftovers
- Seismic Toss / Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
- Counter / Rest
Twave Toss Mr. Mime can run Encore alongside Seismic Toss (Kadabra cannot).
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.
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.
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. Leftovers is a viable alternative to Never-Melt Ice.
Primeape @ Scope Lens
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Cross Chop
- Screech
- Rock Slide / Thunderbolt / Substitute
- Hidden Power [Flying] / Hidden Power [Bug] / Thunderbolt / 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
- Cross Chop / Rock Slide / Thunderbolt / Hidden Power [Flying] / Hidden Power [Bug]
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 along 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.
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.
Umbreon @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Toxic / Growth
- Return / Bite
Curse Umbreon can boost past Rest users and specially bulky Pokemon.
B- Rank
Aerodactyl @ Soft Sand
IVs: 14 HP / 24 Atk / 26 Def
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Ancient Power / Fire Blast
- Curse / Fire Blast
Aerodactyl can potentially beat Raikou and covers some Fighting, Grass, and Fire types. A Scope Lens set can crit past Curse users.
Dodrio @ Polkadot Bow
- Drill Peck
- Double-Edge
- Hyper Beam
- Curse / Substitute / Rage / Hidden Power [Fighting]
Dodrio is a fast physical attacker that threatens Grass and Fighting types.
Dodrio @ Polkadot Bow
- Endure
- Flail
- Drill Peck
- Return / Double-Edge / Hyper Beam
Flail Dodrio packs a punch, but is unable to utilize Substitute.
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 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 let Electabuzz crit through many threats like Blissey and Tyranitar.
Espeon @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Morning Sun
- Growth / Charm
- Growl / Toxic
Espeon shuts down some walls and physical attackers, overpowering them with Growth boosted Psychic.
Kadabra @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Encore
- Recover
- Toxic / Light Screen
Kadabra makes use of base 105 speed Encore, but it suffers from abysmal physical bulk.
Kadabra @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch / Encore
- Fire Punch / Encore
Kadabra has many special coverage options to hit particular 4x weaknesses.
Magmar @ Scope Lens
- Fire Blast
- Thunder Punch / Hyper Beam
- Screech
- Cross Chop
Magmar can melt Grass & Steel types and beat Blissey and Tyranitar with Screech + Cross Chop. Charcoal is an option for a stronger STAB.
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.
Muk @ Leftovers
- Sludge Bomb
- Screech / Curse
- Fire Blast / Rest
- Rest / Toxic
Curse Muk can boost or Toxic its way through many Pokemon. Fire Blast 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.
Raichu @ Magnet
- Encore
- Thunderbolt
- Endure
- Reversal
Raichu is a fast Electric with Encore that beats any Tyranitar not carrying Scary Face.
C+ Rank
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.
Golem @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Counter / Rest
Golem is a bulky Curse user that shuts down Electric and Fire types.
Misdreavus @ Mint Berry
- Curse
- Protect
- Rest
- Nightmare
Misdreavous is a slower Gengar that isn't afraid of Earthquake. Nightmare beats opposing Rest users.
Misdreavus @ Mint Berry
- Growl
- Curse
- Protect
- Rest
Growl Misdreavus can lure in physical attackers.
Persian @ Leftovers
- Amnesia / Charm
- Rest
- Spite
- Toxic / Return
Stall Persian can wall effectively despite crits being relatively common due to Spite.
Persian @ Leftovers
- Screech
- Double-Edge / Return
- Hyper Beam
- Thunderbolt
Screech Persian is fast and threatening if allowed to set up Screeches.
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 @ Mint Berry
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 24 Def
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Belly Drum
- Amnesia
- Rest
Leftovers Poliwrath acts as a check to Blissey, Marowak, and Fire types.
Poliwrath @ Black Belt
- Submission
- Belly Drum
- Surf
- Rest
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.
Scyther @ Leftovers
IVs: 26 Atk / 26 Def
- Hidden Power [Bug]
- Wing Attack
- Swords Dance
- Substitute / Counter
Scyther beats Psychic types. Silver Powder is an option to secure the OHKO on Exeggutor.
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.
Tentacruel @ Mint Berry
- Swords Dance
- Sludge Bomb
- Mirror Coat / Rest
- Barrier / Rest
Tentacruel surprises unprepared Electric types with Mirror Coat and sets up Swords Dance vs walls or Barrier vs physical attackers.
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.
Xatu @ Leftovers
- Psychic
- Drill Peck
- Rest
- Sleep Talk / Protect / Psych Up / Confuse Ray / Nightmare / Toxic
Xatu has fantastic metagame coverage, dominating Fighting types with its solid STABs and wide utility movepool.
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.
Crobat @ Leftovers
IVs: 22 HP / 26 Atk / 28 Def
- Wing Attack
- Screech
- Hidden Power [Ghost] / Hidden Power [Poison]
- Giga Drain
Crobat is a niche mixed attacker with Screech and a few physical options.
Cloyster @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Screech
- Hyper Beam
Screech Cloyster beats Marowak and Blissey. It can also try Toxic stalling with its huge Defense stat.
Dewgong @ Leftovers
- Icy Wind
- Encore
- Surf
- Toxic
Dewgong can slow down and Encore lock many Pokemon that fail to 2HKO it.
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.
Forretress @ Leftovers
- Curse
- Rest
- Pin Missile / Hidden Power [Bug]
- Rapid Spin
Forretress operates similarly to Scizor, Cursing and Resting against physical attackers. In addition to a multi-hit Bug STAB, Forretress can remove opposing Leech Seeds with Rapid Spin.
Gligar @ Leftovers
- Wing Attack / Hidden Power [Flying]
- Earthquake
- Screech
- Counter
Gligar has good typing, access to Screech, and moderately powerful STABs.
Golduck @ Scope Lens
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Screech
- Cross Chop
The Water-Type counterpart to Electabuzz and Magmar, Golduck can Chop through Blissey and Tyranitar while Surfing Marowak and Ice Beaming Dragonite and Jumpluff.
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.
Kangaskhan (F) @ Pink Bow
- Curse
- Substitute
- Reversal
- Return
Kangaskhan is a neat Sub + Reversal user that makes good use of STAB Return.
Kangaskhan (F) @ Leftovers
- Toxic
- Substitute
- Protect
- Return
Toxic Kangaskhan can whittle down opponents and win due to superior natural bulk.
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.
Mantine @ Leftovers
- Surf
- Icy Wind / Haze
- Toxic
- Rest
Mantine has a usable speed tier and several good tools as a specially bulky Water type. It can beat Marowak, Tyranitar, and Toxic users.
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.
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.
C- Rank
Bellossom @ Leftovers
- Stun Spore
- Moonlight
- Swords Dance
- Return
Bellossom is a similar Pokemon to Meganium, it can paralyze opponents with decent reliability. Moonlight and SD let it break through anything that doesn't threaten it offensively.
Lanturn @ Leftovers
- Screech
- Return
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Lanturn can Screech through some special walls like Blissey while resisting Fire moves.
Magcargo @ Leftovers
- Acid Armor
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Flamethrower
Magcargo can set up defenses on both its physical and special sides, though its typing holds it back in many matchups.
Murkrow @ Black Glasses
- Hidden Power [Dark]
- Drill Peck
- Curse
- Rest
Though its bulk is unimpressive, Murkrow can find wins against Psychic and Grass types.
Nidoqueen (F) @ Leftovers
IVs: 6 HP / 24 Atk / 28 Def
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Poison] / Rock Slide / Ice Beam
- Moonlight / Rest
- Curse / Charm
Nidoqueen has worse offensive stats than Nidoking and no access to Amnesia. It can make use of Charm plus recovery.
Omastar @ Mystic Water
- Ancient Power
- Surf
- Ice Beam / Hydro Pump
- Reflect / Sandstorm
Omastar has a small niche as a Water-type attacker that resists the common Normal type attacks in the metagame.
Pikachu @ Light Ball
IVs: 6 HP / 28 Atk / 24 Def
- Encore
- Thunderbolt
- Surf / Substitute
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Substitute
Pikachu can Encore lock boosters and status users or cheese some 4x weak matchups with the Special Attack boost from Light Ball.
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 Exeggutor.
Unranked
Ampharos @ Leftovers
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Fire Punch / Reflect / Growl
- 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.
Clefairy
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