Something that can counter politoed?
So for my weather breaking teamhttp://pokemondb.net/pokebase/rmt/17181/suprise-no-more-weather-for-you-dI need something to kill politoed, not just any kill, a suprise killWhat I mean by that is a Pokemon that can OHKO politoed with a super effective attack but doesn’t gain STAB and politoed’s STABs have to be effective on it.If it does gain STAB, the politoed will get scared and switch making my job harder. Some example of the revenge killers are below
Mamoswine can take out ninetales with an earthquake and ninetales won’t suspect a scarf meaning it will try to land a super effective fire attack, but scarfed mamo OHKO’s it
Latios can also take out Abomasnow. Abomasnow will most likely try to land a blizzard on me but I can easily take it down with HP fire.
These types of Pokemon can revenge kill unsuspecting weather bringers so I can cripple the team. But I still need one for politoed. Remember it should probable not be grass or electric or I’ll scare it away.
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Well, I know something that can ruin Poli, or if they’re a smart opponent, it can set up and kill a Pokemon or two…VolcaronaSince this sexy bug gets Giga Drain, a Super Effective move on Politoed, and can abuse Hurricane AND can set up a quiver Dance before a Scald comes your way, he’s a pretty reliable Pokemon for this…
Volcarona @ Leftovers/Expert BeltTrait: Flame BodyEVs: 108 Spd / 248 SAtk / 152 HPModest Nature- Quiver Dance- Giga Drain- Fiery Dance- Bug Buzz/Hurricane
With this EV spread, it helps you outspeed max speed Politoed, and guarantees a safe Quiver Dance (unless it’s scarfed) and it adds some bulk to help take a Scald with a bit more ease. Kill off Politoed with a Giga Drain or if you predict a switch, fire off any other attack as you wish.~Good luck against them rain teams.
Alright, so here are your calcs…
Giga Drain at +1252SpAtk +1 Volcarona (+SAtk) Giga Drain vs 252HP/252SpDef Leftovers Politoed (+SpDef): 52% - 61% (200 - 236 HP). Guaranteed 2HKO.
Giga Drain at +1 with Expert Belt252SpAtk Expert Belt +1 Volcarona (+SAtk) Giga Drain vs 252HP/252SpDef Leftovers Politoed (+SpDef): 62% - 73% (240 - 283 HP). Guaranteed 2HKO.
Giga Drain at +1 with Expert Belt, but landing a crit*252SpAtk Expert Belt +1 Volcarona (+SAtk) crit Giga Drain vs 252HP/252SpDef Leftovers Politoed (+SpDef): 125% - 147% (480 - 566 HP). Guaranteed OHKO.(Please note that this is the bulkiest EV spread that Politoed can run and take the most minimal damage from your Giga Drain. Any other set will take more damage.)
Now, as for Poli hitting you…
A 252 SAtk Politoed hitting you with a Stab Scald in the Rain252SpAtk Politoed (+SAtk) Scald in Rain vs 152HP/0SpDef Leftovers +1 Volcarona (Neutral): 61% - 72% (216 - 254 HP). Guaranteed 2HKO.Crit would obviously be an OHKO xD
Now as for a regular Politoed hitting you with a Hydro Pump in the rain252SpAtk Politoed (+SAtk) Hydro Pump in Rain vs 152HP/0SpDef Leftovers +1 Volcarona (Neutral): 91% - 108% (320 - 380 HP). Guaranteed 2HKO. 51% chance to OHKO.Crit again, would be an OHKO
Now, for the Specs Politoed that is seen around in OU…
Specs Scald252SpAtk Choice Specs Politoed (+SAtk) Scald in Rain vs 152HP/0SpDef Leftovers +1 Volcarona (Neutral): 91% - 108% (320 - 380 HP). Guaranteed 2HKO. 51% chance to OHKO.Crit is OHKO
Specs Hydro Pump252SpAtk Choice Specs Politoed (+SAtk) Hydro Pump in Rain vs 152HP/0SpDef Leftovers +1 Volcarona (Neutral): 138% - 163% (482 - 570 HP). Guaranteed OHKO.
So, this can serve as a StallToed counter, but beware of Specs Poli, as it rapes this fellow bug…
So I answered the first time and my answer was subpar so here is my next favorite poli counter. Da Kingdra! He resists most of poli’s attacks and only really fears Toxic. He can easily outspeed even a scarfed Poli and Ko with an Outrage. The gimmick in this is the unexpected Swift Swim on the Kingdra. THe poli will assume that it has Sniper due to Drizzle+Swift Swim on the same team being banned in OU. And after dispatching the toad, he can continue to sweep through the opponents team with ease!
Kingdra @ LeftoversSwift SwimAdamant252 Atk/ 4 HP/ 252 Spe
OutrageSubstituteDragon DanceWaterfall
A great set and an unpredicted Poli counter. He can either set up a sub to gain a wall but with the risk of scaring the Politoed out. His other main option is to just start off with an Outrage and will not always 2HKO but will assuredly 3HKO. DD is great after he has been dispatched to continue the sweep in the rain. Waterfall is also for after Poli has been eliminated. With this set, taking out poli and starting a sweep are two of this sets favorite things to do!__Hows this TBB, it is not killing with super effective STAB is completely unexpected. Even though he cannot quickly KO the Poli, it can be very effective
I think that mimagius might be able to:Mismagius@ life orbability: levitateEV’s: 252speed/ 252 sp. att.moves:(there are a lot of choices)thunderbolt (or thunder because it is raining it will be 100% accuracy)shadow ball(STAB)energy ball/power gem/psychic/hp fighting
You could use froslass:Froslass@life orb or choice specsability: cursed bodyEV’s: 252speed/252sp.att./4hpmoves:thunderblizzard or ice beamshadow ballpsychic/signal beam/ destiny bond
Or Gengar:Gengar@life orb or choice specsability: levitateEV’s: 252 speed/ 252 sp.att./ 4 def.moves:thundershadow ballfocus blast/psychic/ energy ball/ hypnosis/ dream eater/ nightmare/sludge bomb
Dragonite@ life orbability: multiscaleEV’s 252speed/ 252sp.att./ 4 hpmoves:thunderdragon rushhurricaneice beam/focus blast/fire blast/ flamethrower/surf
Starmie@ life orbability:natural cureEV’s: 252 sp. att./ 252 speed/4 hpmoves:thundersurf/hydro pumpice beam/rapid spin/ recover/signal beam/blizzardcredit to JCM for starmie
hope this helps :)
Well since I see no answer of a good Poli counter, here is my two cents. Politoed is a pretty easy Pokemon to counter with a good special wall. And preferably one that resists its moves. Lets say Grass/Steel. Lets say Ferrothorn! He is a great lead and can destroy Politoed leads with ease. So Ferrothorn cleanly resists all of Politoeds moves bar Brick Break and Focus Blast. But what the heck, who says Ferro cant take a Focus Blast? It is immune to Toxic and all of poli’s other main moves bar Focus Blast do pitiful damage! So make a Special defensive Ferro and problem solved. And btw, one Power Whip cleanly KOes poli.
Ferrothorn @ LeftoversIron BarbsSassy252 HP/ 4 Def/ 252 SpD
Power WhipSpikesGyro BallProtect/Stealth Rock
So a basic special wall Ferrothorn can be your best friend here. Simple moves, simple set, ultra effective. Power Whip is great STAB and eliminates your enemy here. And it does massive damage to most other pokeon who are not deticated physical walls and those that resist it. Spikes is your setup move of choice. Lets just hope you can eliminate Poli then set up a set of spikes. Gyro Ball is your other STAB and will have 150 BP most of the time. Protect is useful when scouting and also checking if poli has Focus Blast. Stealth Rock is useful for hitting Flying types and levitate users.__I hope you like! It is my favorite poli counter and is definitly effective.
I think that a serperior can do it:item: engima berry(to boost attack WITHOUT losing HP)moveset:types)frenzy plantHyper beamprotectswords danceability:like always,overgrow. It also has 528 stats together better then a lv100 mew (seriously my mew has in the 200’s of stats) nature: timid..
