XY OU Threat List [Compiling Entries]



Gastrodon
Type: Water / Ground
Base Stats: 111 / 83 / 68 / 92 / 82 / 39
Ability: Sticky Hold / Storm Drain / Sand Force

With solid 111 / 68 / 82 Defenses, and a great defensive typing leaving it only weak to Grass-type attacks, and an ability giving it an immunity to Water-type attacks, it's easy to see why Gastrodon is an ideal physical wall in the OU metagame. Gastrodon's high HP stat makes it very hard to break through, and with defensive investment, Gastrodon can take any non-STAB or neutral hit well, and retaliate by either spreading a burn with Scald or by using Toxic, two very common moves on Gastrodon. Gastrodon can also take down common threats in the OU metagame that can't break through it such as Dragonite or Garchomp with Ice Beam, allowing Gastrodon to act as a tank. Alongside all this, Gastrodon has access to Recover, so trying to whittle it down with Toxic or a Burn is a lot harder than it is on other Pokemon.

Jukain I'm pretty sure you know I play OU a bunch, but if anything, this was written correctly right?
 
Last edited:
yea um sorry Politoed but i'm not accepting any of those entries (mega scizor offensive, mega scizor defensive, slowking defensive, rhyperior defensive, gengar offensive, raikou offensive). they're blatantly lacking in detail and knowledge of the pokemon at hand. to break it down:

don't mention its ability to set up over all kinds of common ou pokemon, mention bug bite but not superpower......

didn't mention important threats it handles, including the biggest one mega gardevoir, mentioned toxic which is a shitty option and didn't mention defog until prompted

you detail none of its pros over slowbro, whatsoever, you don't explain the reason to use this pokemon or why it's a threat when slowbro exists at all.

anti-lead? cept it loses to every common sash mon.

gar is bad too.

all of these entries are still open for reservation, except raikou which is fine.

gliscor one is bad, klef remove resttalk add fairy lock and you're golden, loom mention sash and the lead aspect + don't mention toxic orb/poison heal and it's fine, lucha mention subsd somewhere and that's fine.

o and Psywaves plz mention specific threats for blade (wallbreaking mega trio, terrak, pinsir)
Okay sorry for this bad stuff
 


Amoonguss
Type: Grass / Poison
Base Stats: 114 / 85 / 70 / 85 / 80 / 30
Ability: Effect Spore / Regenerator

Amoonguss is arguably one of the best pivots in the entire game, as it has amazing bulk, as well as an awesome ability in Regenerator, healing Amoonguss by a third of its health every time it pivots out. Aside from being able to switch into any neutral hit well, Amoonguss has an amazing move in Spore, which is a completely accurate move that forces the opponent to sleep. Grass-types that attempt to switch into Amoonguss's Spore are punished by Amoonguss's STAB Sludge Bomb. However, Spore and pivoting are not Amoonguss's main gems, as Amoonguss can cripple faster opponents with Stun Spore, or punish physical attackers with Foul Play, if not already being a complete stop to them. With all these points considered, Amoonguss is a valuable Pokemon to any team that lacks a pivot.



Rotom-W
Type: Electric / Water
Base Stats: 50 / 65 / 107 / 105 / 107 / 86
Ability: Levitate

Looking at Rotom-W's base stats, it is almost unquestionable that it has the stats, and ability, to be an ideal physical wall. Rotom-W's defensive set is best known for packing double status, enabling it to cripple faster sweepers with Thunder Wave, or cripple physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp. Rotom-W can then easily pivot out with Volt Switch, or hit hard with STAB Hydro Pump. Defensive Rotom-W also may run Chesto Rest, increasing its longevity and ability to stall much better.

Jukain if any of these aren't satisfactory, let me know
 
Last edited:

Anty

let's drop
is a Site Content Manager Alumnusis a Team Rater Alumnusis a Community Leader Alumnusis a Community Contributor Alumnusis a Tiering Contributor Alumnusis a Top Contributor Alumnusis a Smogon Media Contributor Alumnus

Tentacruel
Type: Water / Poison
Base Stats: 80 / 70 / 65 / 80 / 120 / 100
Ability: Clear Body / Liquid Ooze / Rain Dish

Tentacruel's unique typing, giving it eight resistances, backed up by excellent Special Defence allow it to become a hard check to common Pokemon such as Azumarril, Keldeo and Clefable. Its walling capabilities are supported by STAB Scald, allowing it to burn opponents, Acid Spray, letting it easily deal with Calm Mind sweepers, along with an amazing support move pool, including Haze, Toxic Spikes and Knock off. But its main niche lies in its ability clear entry hazards from its side of the field, with Rapid Spin, invaluable for teams with their own entry hazards. Due to its high natural Special Defence, it can afford investing heavily in its Physical Defence in order to become a mixed wall and allowing it to switch into Pokemon such as Scizor and Scolipede much more easily. Its high Speed allows it to out speed Pokemon such as Jolly Tyranitar and Adamant Breloom with little investment.
 
could I please try again? ill make abetter overview now, i promise

Gyarados (offensive) and Mega-Tyranitar (offensive) pls
 


Victini
Type: Psychic / Fire
Base Stats: 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100
Ability: Victory Star

Victini's 100 base stats across the board are nothing to scoff at, as it allows Victini to run Mixed, Banded, Scarfed, and Trick Room sets, all functioning in their own way. Victini's great offensive typing in Psychic / Fire allows it dent many Pokemon. However, the true power in Victini is in its signature move 'V-Create'. V-Create is a base 180 Power STAB move that is almost guaranteed to put a dent in any Pokemon that attempts to switch into it if not KO them. V-Create makes Victini one of the hardest Pokemon to switch into in the OU metagame, let alone Victini's banded and revenge killing sets, which already do a good job at making Victini a terrifying Pokemon.



Landorus-T
Type: Ground / Flying
Base Stats: 89 / 145 / 90 / 105 / 80 / 91
Ability: Intimidate

Landorus-T functions as one of the best physical pivots in the OU metagame due to its combination of good bulk, a great defensive typing, and an amazing ability in Intimidate, allowing it to switch into almost any neutral physical attack and take it well. Landorus-T's naturally high attack stat also allows it to do some damage when pivoting in, meaning that Landorus-T can simply pivot in and hit hard, while being bulky enough to take attacks in return. Landorus-T's also has access to U-Turn, allowing the team to keep up momentum.
 
Last edited:

SparksBlade

is a Tournament Directoris a Community Leaderis a Community Contributoris a member of the Battle Simulator Staffis a Top Dedicated Tournament Host
Community Leader
alright so these are the updated ones, changes being: SubSD Hawlucha added, removed the "OHKOs Thundy" part 'cos TWave imo, Poison Heal Breloom removed and Will-o-Wisp messes it up, and added sash and lead aspect.



Hawlucha
Type: Fighting/Flying
Base Stats: 77 HP/92 Atk/77 Def/74 SpA/63 SpDef/118 Spe
Ability: Limber/Mold Breaker/Unburden

The eagle took off for the OU meta, and is still flying high. Having a unique typing, Hawlucha is a fantastic Pokemon whose typing, stats and abilities say only one thing: SWEEPER! With a decent Attack stat, and a very high Speed stat, Hawlucha is a very threatening presence. Using Power Herb+Sky Attack to heavy damage, the main aim is to activate Unburden, after which it can outspeed the entire tier. Having decent coverage in it's STABS, it can afford to run Substitue and Swords Dance to boost it's Attack and keep away nasty statuses. Also, Aegislash, which laughed in it's face, is banned now, so Hawlucha is easier to use. It's time you started forming a strategy for when you face this bird.


Breloom
Type: Grass/Fight
Base Stats: 60 HP/130 Atk/80 Def/60 SpA/60 SpDef/70 Spe
Ability: Effect Spore/Poison Heal/Technician

Check out this fighting mushroom. It has only one stat worth looking at, and that's the high Attack stat, which may be further bolstered by Technician. But this is enough to pull it's weight. With moves like Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, and Rock Tomb to be boosted by Technician, and the 100% accurate Spore, this seemingly one trick pony isn't as easy to handle as you may believe. It can lead with it's Focus Sash set, and put something to sleep to neuter it for the moment. The fact that people expect it to be a one trick pony makes it somewhat easier for you to surprise them. Don't overlook Breloom ever during teambuilding, as underestimation may kill your team.
 

SparksBlade

is a Tournament Directoris a Community Leaderis a Community Contributoris a member of the Battle Simulator Staffis a Top Dedicated Tournament Host
Community Leader
off to klefki

edit:

Klefki
Type: Steel/Fairy
Base Stats: 57 HP/80 Atk/91 Def/80 SpA/87 SpDef/75 Spe
Ability: Magician/Prankster

While GameFreaks Pokemon design concept might be becoming childish Gen-by-Gen, it still produces some fantastic Pokemon, and Klefki is one the new ones. With a great defensive typing, which gives it 2 immunities and 11 resistances, and a fantastic ability in Prankster complimented by its nice supportive movepool, this is one of the best supporters. It can lay Spikes, set up dual screens, paralyze/poison, and has other plethora of options to abuse with Prankster. It has priority Fairy Lock to prevent a foe from fleeing. This can be useful when you're against something that can't do much to Klefki, or when the opposition Pokemon is about to die due to some residual damage. Though not very difficult to take down by brute force, this bunch of keys leaves a lasting impression on every battle.
 

SparksBlade

is a Tournament Directoris a Community Leaderis a Community Contributoris a member of the Battle Simulator Staffis a Top Dedicated Tournament Host
Community Leader
Mysteria said:
i already took offensive victini lol
seems you didn't reserve it, and i only went through reservations(bold) so yeah dumb of me
alright then ferrothorn it is. Most prob will be my last since i don't won't be able to do justice to the remaining Offensive options, am bad at Defensive ones(you saw Gliscor) and don't wanna do support Ttar.
 

horyzhnz

[10:02:17 AM] flcl: its hory xD
is a Top Contributor Alumnusis a Smogon Media Contributor Alumnus
I took ferro, also reserving to edit in gliscor and ferro later


Ferrothorn
Type: Grass / Steel
Base Stats: 74 HP / 94 Atk / 131 Def / 54 SpA / 116 SpD / 20 Spe
Ability: Iron Barbs / Anticipation

This steel durian packs excellent 74/131/116 defenses, making it an extremely common wall on any OU team. Its fantastic typing leaves it only two weaknesses, while its natural bulk allows it to stomach neutral hits relatively easily. Access to great support moves such as Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Thunder Wave lets Ferrothorn pressure the opposing team, while Leech Seed and Protect allow it to survive and stall out some foes, and powerful STAB moves in Gyro Ball and Power Whip ensure that it just isn't a sitting duck on the battlefield. Ferrothorn's combination of utility and bulk is quite impressive, and it is due to this that many teams carry a countermeasure for this defensive behemoth.


Gliscor
Type: Ground / Flying
Base Stats: 75 HP / 95 Atk / 125 Def / 45 SpA / 75 SpD / 95 Spe
Ability: Hyper Cutter / Sand Veil / Poison Heal

Gliscor's main claim to fame in OU lies in its infamous SubToxic strategy, gradually whittling down opponents without any net HP loss, but its typing and solid 75/125/75 defenses means that it also checks many common threats such as Terrakion, Landorus-T, Excadrill, and Breloom, and even some specially offensive threats such as the Lati twins, Landorus, and Gengar with the correct EVs. Support moves such as U-turn, Knock Off, and Taunt can be used relatively well with Gliscor's great Speed, while its immunity to status thanks to Toxic Orb + Poison Heal and access to Roost allows it to win against most opposing walls. Furthermore, the sheer amount of passive recovery granted by Poison Heal means that it is extremely difficult to wear Gliscor down, and its usual offensive options of Earthquake and Toxic hit most of the tier, allowing Gliscor to stall out most opponents extremely effectively.
 
Last edited:

Jukain

!_!
is a Site Content Manager Alumnusis a Forum Moderator Alumnusis a Tiering Contributor Alumnusis a Top Contributor Alumnusis a Smogon Media Contributor Alumnus
updated op, rosenfidelus's reservation on zong has been left undone for far too long so that's up for reservation too
 

Psywaves

Procrastinating Pedantic Perfectionist™
is a Contributor Alumnus

Gorebyss
Type: Water
Base Stats: 55 HP / 84 Atk / 105 Def / 114 SpA / 75 SpD / 52 Spe
Ability: Swift Swim / Hydration

Gorebyss is undoubtedly a very threatening support Pokemon on account of its sole niche: SmashPassing. In the blink of an eye, Gorebyss can turn one of its already-powerful teammates such as Kyurem-B, Dragonite or Garchomp into a sweeping machine capable of tearing through opponents with insane power and speed, and thanks to Gorebyss' item of choice, the White Herb, its recipient will not be subject to debilitating defense drops that would otherwise serve to increase vulnerability to the omnipresent priority attacks. Additionally, Gorebyss' physical bulk isn't too shabby, which means it can take a hit as it sets up if it has to. The support that Gorebyss can provide for its allies is very potent indeed; it can facilitate a sweep with frightening ease.

I've been kind of busy with school starting and stuff, so Scolipede (Offensive) can go back up for reservation.
Additionally, Doublade's entry has been updated to include threat examples. :]
 
Last edited:


Scolipede
Type: Bug / Poison
Base Stats: 60 HP / 100 Atk / 89 Def / 55 SpA / 69 SpD / 112 Spe
Ability: Poison Point / Swarm / Speed Boost

Like most Pokemon with the ability Speed Boost, Scolipede's base 100 Attack stat and access to Swords Dance make it an amazing late-game cleaner. Scolipede's coverage between its powerful STAB Megahorn, Rock Slide, and Earthquake allow it to hit almost any Pokemon for super effective or respectable damage. Furthermore, after one Speed Boost, Scolipede outspeeds the entire unboosted tier, making it very hard to keep under control. Scolipede's ability in Speed Boost is its claim to fame, and makes it a terrifying Pokemon in the OU Metagame.
 
Last edited:

Gyarados
Type: Water / Flying
Base Stats: 95 HP / 125 Atk / 79 Def / 60 SpA / 100 SpD / 81 Spe
Ability: Intimidate / Moxie

Gyarados has always been a great offensive threat in just about every generation. Aside from that, it got gifted with a terrifying Mega-Evolution as well. Dragon Dance is a way of greeding that allows it to boost up its formidable 125 base Attack stat and its decent, 81 base Speed stat. Waterfall and Bounce are Gyarados's main STAB attacks, they do serious damage to anything that doesn't resist it. Earthquake is the best coverage move Gyarados has, because it deals with Electric-types, Gyarados' main weakness. Ice Fang is a good move, that grants coverage against common Dragon-type Pokemon in the tier, such as Garchomp or Dragonite. Moxie is an outstanding ability that makes Gyarados even more capable of sweeping teams after it kills any Pokemon it faces against. You should definitely prepare for Gyarados with a physically defensive Pokemon, as Gyarados will overpower your team if you don't have anything to stop it.
 
Last edited:

Users Who Are Viewing This Thread (Users: 1, Guests: 0)

Top