Approved by the NU mod team
OP stolen from the ZU version with changes by 5Dots
With new metagames comes new stages of development, devising common strategies that impact playstyles. In each meta, however, there are always key Pokemon which must be prepped and acknowledged for in the teambuilding process. This project allows for new ways to tackle these threats and to develop a greater understanding of the tier as a whole. This project also serves as a resource for newer and experimented players alike.
Blacklist:
Here’s a great example of a submission of a COUNTER to Passimian by Fragmented:
Dachsbun @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Well-Baked Body
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Protect
- Wish
- Body Press / Play Rough
- Roar
Dachsbun is a counter to Passimian. It can easily switch in on any of Passimian's moves bar Gunk Shot, which it can still live a hit if it switches in. Dachsbun can proceed to recover off the damage to keep it healthy as a switch-in to Passimian. Dachsbun does not have the greatest offensive presence, but can still chip away at Passimian, wearing it down for other teammates to finish off. Dazzling Gleam can be considered as an option over Play Rough if you're worried about proccing Defiant, but it leaves Dachsbun very passive.
252 Atk Passimian Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 60-72 (18.8 - 22.6%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Tera Fighting Passimian Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 81-96 (25.4 - 30.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Passimian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 33-39 (10.3 - 12.2%) -- possible 9HKO
252 Atk Passimian U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 24-28 (7.5 - 8.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Passimian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 68-80 (21.3 - 25.1%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Passimian Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 162-192 (50.9 - 60.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Def Dachsbun Body Press vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Passimian: 96-114 (28.1 - 33.4%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Dachsbun Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Passimian: 176-210 (51.6 - 61.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
OP stolen from the ZU version with changes by 5Dots
Victim of the Week: NU Edition
With new metagames comes new stages of development, devising common strategies that impact playstyles. In each meta, however, there are always key Pokemon which must be prepped and acknowledged for in the teambuilding process. This project allows for new ways to tackle these threats and to develop a greater understanding of the tier as a whole. This project also serves as a resource for newer and experimented players alike.
- Every round, one Pokemon will be picked from the "SV NU Viability Rankings" to be discussed. The submission stage will last from Monday to Thursday.
- During the round, post a Pokemon of your choosing from the Viability Rankings which is able to check / counter the current threat, with a Set, Description, and Calculations if necessary. (Note that they MUST be viable, no unviable Pokemon or gimmicks like Luvdisc or Choice Specs Passimian.)
- From Friday to Sunday, you'll vote for one or two checks and counters, and, at the end of the round, results will be archived with a link to the posts so that eventually we'll have a bank of checks and counters for each viable threat in the tier with descriptions and sets to match.
- The same Pokemon may be picked, but they have to have a different set. For example, two people cannot both pick Swords Dance Bruxish, but having one person pick Swords Dance and the other pick Choice Band is okay.
Rules:
When nominating your check or counter, please take into consideration this definition from The Smog:
When nominating your check or counter, please take into consideration this definition from The Smog:
- Only post viable sets, or we will reject your submission. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know on here, Pokémon Showdown!, or Discord.
- Reservations are allowed, but if you do not edit your post in the 24 hours following your post, anyone is allowed to take your submission.
- If you think someone else's submission is unviable, please let me know with a reasoning of why.
- If your submission isn't clear enough, back it up with some calcs (you can use this website to calc.)
- Please do not submit any Pokémon or items from the blacklist, I will reject your submission and most likely ask you to delete your post.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Blacklist:
Current Victim
Passimian
Submission Deadline: March 17, 11:59 PM GMT-4
Voting Slate Deadline: March 26, 11:59 GMT-4
Passimian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Earthquake / Rock Slide
Passimian
Submission Deadline: March 17, 11:59 PM GMT-4
Voting Slate Deadline: March 26, 11:59 GMT-4
Passimian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Defiant
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Earthquake / Rock Slide
Here’s a great example of a submission of a COUNTER to Passimian by Fragmented:
Dachsbun @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Well-Baked Body
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Protect
- Wish
- Body Press / Play Rough
- Roar
Dachsbun is a counter to Passimian. It can easily switch in on any of Passimian's moves bar Gunk Shot, which it can still live a hit if it switches in. Dachsbun can proceed to recover off the damage to keep it healthy as a switch-in to Passimian. Dachsbun does not have the greatest offensive presence, but can still chip away at Passimian, wearing it down for other teammates to finish off. Dazzling Gleam can be considered as an option over Play Rough if you're worried about proccing Defiant, but it leaves Dachsbun very passive.
252 Atk Passimian Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 60-72 (18.8 - 22.6%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Tera Fighting Passimian Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 81-96 (25.4 - 30.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
252 Atk Passimian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 33-39 (10.3 - 12.2%) -- possible 9HKO
252 Atk Passimian U-turn vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 24-28 (7.5 - 8.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252 Atk Passimian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 68-80 (21.3 - 25.1%) -- 0% chance to 4HKO
252 Atk Passimian Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dachsbun: 162-192 (50.9 - 60.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Def Dachsbun Body Press vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Passimian: 96-114 (28.1 - 33.4%) -- 0% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Dachsbun Play Rough vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tera Fighting Passimian: 176-210 (51.6 - 61.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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@ Rocky Helmet 
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as a counter.
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