Sample Sets & EV Spreads for VGC 2019 Sun Series

This compendium aims to collect sample sets & EV spreads for the most common Pokémon of the VGC 2019 Sun Series format. However, we advise you to use the ones posted here as a starting point in creating your own EV spreads, as all teams have specific needs for each member. Therefore, if you’re in a hurry, want to try a Pokémon you haven’t used before, or just want some quick VGC fun, check them out!

This archive will be updated as the metagame progresses. The last update was made on November 7, 2018.

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kyogre Kyogre

Choice Scarf variant

Kyogre @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest / Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Water Spout
– Origin Pulse / Scald
– Thunder
– Ice Beam / Hydro Pump / Scald

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 178-211 (88.1 – 104.4%) — 31.3% chance to OHKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 140 HP / 4 SpD Tapu Koko in Rain: 219-258 (134.3 – 158.2%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 116-138 (65.9 – 78.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 174-206 (98.8 – 117%) — 93.8% chance to OHKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 28 HP / 4 SpD Tapu Lele in Rain: 156-184 (104.6 – 123.4%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala in Rain: 84-99 (39.4 – 46.4%) — guaranteed 3HKO

 

Notes

— Standard EV spread aiming for maximum damage while benefitting from Choice Scarf’s speed increase. The last move slots can be adapted to each team’s needs, given that Kyogre knows some handful filler moves.

Choice Specs variant

Kyogre @ Choice Specs  
Ability: Drizzle  
Level: 50  
EVs: 76 HP / 4 Def / 108 SpA / 68 SpD / 252 Spe  
Modest Nature  
IVs: 0 Atk  
– Water Spout  
– Origin Pulse / Scald
– Thunder  
– Ice Beam

 

Offensive calcs

— 108+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Groudon in Sun: 170-204 (82.1 – 98.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 108+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. +2 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 121-144 (59.9 – 71.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 108+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala in Rain: 113-133 (53 – 62.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— +2 140+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 76 HP / 68 SpD Kyogre: 156-184 (84.3 – 99.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

— Speed was maxed up while maintaining Modest Nature for more damage output when rain and Choice Specs are factored in.

— All leftover EVs after the main defensive benchmark was met were put into SpA.

Bulky attacker w/Berry

Kyogre @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 164 HP / 164 Def / 76 SpA / 4 SpD / 100 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Water Spout
– Scald / Origin Pulse
– Ice Beam / Thunder
– Protect

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 164 HP / 164 Def Kyogre: 85-102 (43.3 – 52%) — 11.3% chance to 2HKO

(-1) 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 164 HP / 164 Def Kyogre: 75-90 (38.2 – 45.9%) — guaranteed 3HKO

(+2) 140+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 164 HP / 4 SpD Kyogre: 163-193 (83.1 – 98.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

— In Tailwind, it outspeeds up to Max Speed Modest Ludicolo under rain (it also does outspeed it if the rain has been removed from the field by another weather or Air Lock-esque abilities are in effect).

— After all defensive benchmarks were met, leftover EVs were allocated into SpA.

groudon Groudon

Life Orb variant

Groudon @ Life Orb  
Ability: Drought  
Level: 50  
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 100 SpD / 108 Spe  
Adamant Nature  
– Precipice Blades  
– Fire Punch  
– Rock Slide / Swords Dance
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 126-149 (62.3 – 73.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(-1) 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 90-107 (51.1 – 60.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(-1) 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 174-211 (87 – 105.5%) — 25% chance to OHKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds up to Max Speed Modest Ludicolo by 2 points, thus speed creeping other Groudon aiming for 123 Speed.

Choice Band variant (by Angel Miranda)

Groudon @ Choice Band 
Ability: Drought 
Level: 50 
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 132 SpD / 116 Spe 
Adamant Nature 
– Precipice Blades 
– Stomping Tantrum 
– Fire Punch 
– Rock Slide

 

Offensive calcs

(-1) 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 204-240 (100.9 – 118.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Groudon: 105-124 (50.7 – 59.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 132 SpD Groudon: 102-121 (57.9 – 68.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 4 HP / 132 SpD Groudon in Sun: 80-96 (45.4 – 54.5%) — 47.3% chance to 2HKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds Max Speed Modest Ludicolo and speed creeps similar Choice Band Groudon variants.

Bulky attacker w/Berry

Groudon @ Figy Berry  
Ability: Drought  
Level: 50  
EVs: 228 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 20 Spe  
Adamant Nature  
– Precipice Blades  
– Fire Punch  
– Swords Dance  
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

 (-1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 134-162 (67 – 81%) — guaranteed 2HKO 

— (+1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 153-181 (86.9 – 102.8%) — 18.8% chance to OHKO

 (+1) 252+ Atk Groudon Fire Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Ludicolo in Sun: 158-186 (101.2 – 119.2%) — guaranteed OHKO

 (+1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Lunala: 154-183 (72.3 – 85.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO (after Shadow Shield has been broken)

 

Notes

This spread aims to max up Attack in order to hit as hard as possible in combination with Swords Dance, which is why most damage calcs consider a +1 boost (accounting Groudon will usually be intimidated)

Assault Vest variant

Groudon @ Assault Vest  
Ability: Drought  
Level: 50  
EVs: 220 HP / 76 Atk / 76 Def / 124 SpD / 12 Spe  
Adamant Nature  
– Precipice Blades  
– Stomping Tantrum  
– Fire Punch  
– Rock Tomb / Thunder Punch

 

Offensive calcs

(-1) 76+ Atk Groudon Stomping Tantrum (150 BP) vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 204-240 (102 – 120%) — guaranteed OHKO

76+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 93-109 (52.8 – 61.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 220 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Groudon in Sun: 72-86 (35.4 – 42.3%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 220 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Groudon: 84-100 (41.3 – 49.2%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Psychic vs. 220 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Groudon in Psychic Terrain: 81-96 (39.9 – 47.2%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 220 HP / 76 Def Groudon: 86-101 (42.3 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 220 HP / 124 SpD Assault Vest Groudon: 120-144 (59.1 – 70.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

xerneas Xerneas

Fast variant

Xerneas @ Power Herb  
Ability: Fairy Aura  
Level: 50  
EVs: 60 HP / 28 Def / 156 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe  
Timid Nature  
IVs: 0 Atk  
– Moonblast  
– Dazzling Gleam / Substitute  
– Geomancy  
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

(+2) 156 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 153-180 (86.9 – 102.2%) — 12.5% chance to OHKO

(+2) 156 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 52 SpD Groudon: 208-246 (100.4 – 118.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

(+2) 156 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Solgaleo: 111-131 (52.1 – 61.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 60 HP / 12 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 177-208 (84.6 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Choice Specs Lunala Psyshock vs. 60 HP / 28 Def Xerneas in Psychic Terrain: 177-208 (84.6 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Bulky variant

Xerneas @ Power Herb  
Ability: Fairy Aura  
Level: 50  
EVs: 84 HP / 140 Def / 108 SpA / 4 SpD / 172 Spe  
Modest Nature  
IVs: 0 Atk  
– Moonblast  
– Dazzling Gleam  
– Geomancy  
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— (+2) 108+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 116 HP / 4 SpD Fairy Aura Xerneas: 216-255 (100 – 118%) — guaranteed OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Solgaleo Sunsteel Strike vs. 84 HP / 140 Def Xerneas: 176-210 (83 – 99%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 84 HP / 140 Def Xerneas: 84-100 (39.6 – 47.1%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 84 HP / 4 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 178-211 (83.9 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. +2 84 HP / 4 SpD Xerneas in Rain: 88-105 (41.5 – 49.5%) — guaranteed 3HKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds up to Max Speed Timid Smeargle by 2 points, thus speed creeping other Xerneas aiming for 140 Speed.

yveltal Yveltal

Black Glasses variant (by Justin Burns)

Yveltal @ Black Glasses
Ability: Dark Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 12 HP / 204 Atk / 4 Def / 36 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Knock Off
– Sucker Punch
– Foul Play
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 196 Atk Black Glasses Dark Aura Yveltal Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Solgaleo: 246-290 (100.8 – 118.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

—196 Atk Black Glasses Dark Aura Yveltal Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 141-166 (80.1 – 94.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 

Defensive calcs

—252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 12 HP / 44 SpD Yveltal in Rain: 171-202 (84.2 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

You can find Justin Burns’ original team report from where the set was extracted here.

Assault Vest variant

Yveltal @ Assault Vest
Ability: Dark Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 188 HP / 20 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Foul Play
– Knock Off
– Snarl
– Oblivion Wing

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 188 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Yveltal in Rain: 94-112 (41.7 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— (+2) 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 188 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Yveltal: 162-192 (72 – 85.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 

Notes

— Outspeeds up to Max Speed Modest Ludicolo and common Choice Band Groudon variants hitting 123-124 Speed.

zygarde-complete Zygarde

Coil variant w/Misty Seed

Zygarde @ Misty Seed
Ability: Power Construct
Level: 50
EVs: 68 HP / 156 Atk / 4 Def / 236 SpD / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Thousand Arrows
– Extreme Speed
– Coil
– Protect

 

Zygarde unboosted offensive calcs

— 156+ Atk Zygarde 50% Thousand Arrows vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 104-126 (52 – 63%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Zygarde(-Complete) boosted offensive calcs

(+2) 156+ Atk Zygarde Complete Thousand Arrows vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 102-121 (50.4 – 59.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(+3) 156+ Atk Zygarde Complete Extreme Speed vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 101-119 (50 – 58.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(+2) 156+ Atk Zygarde Complete Thousand Arrows vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 106-126 (60.2 – 71.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(+2) 156+ Atk Zygarde Complete Extreme Speed vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 85-100 (48.2 – 56.8%) — 91.8% chance to 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50% in Rain: 99-117 (51.5 – 60.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO* 

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Ice Beam vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50%: 140-168 (72.9 – 87.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Ice Beam vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50% through Light Screen: 92-111 (47.9 – 57.8%) — 92.2% chance to 2HKO*

— (+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50% through Light Screen: 158-187 (82.2 – 97.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50% through Light Screen: 100-119 (52 – 61.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 68 HP / 4 Def Zygarde 50%: 79-94 (41.1 – 48.9%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. (+1) 68 HP / 4 Def Zygarde 50%: 54-64 (28.1 – 33.3%) — Miniscule chance to 3HKO (same applies to -1 Atk Groudon + neutral Zygarde)

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. (+1) 68 HP / 236 SpD Zygarde 50%: 102-120 (53.1 – 62.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO*

 

Notes

— Please consider that some attacks deal >50% damage to Zygarde 50%, which triggers its complete form at the end of the turn. Attacks marked with an asterisk (*) turn 2HKOes into 3HKOes after Zygarde changes its form.

— This set works best with a partner Tapu Fini that knows Light Screen, which is why some of the defensive calcs include it.

— If you want to test more damage calcs, take into consideration this Zygarde-Complete’s max HP of 300.

lunala Lunala

Electric Seed variant

Lunala @ Electric Seed
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 100 SpA / 4 SpD / 36 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Moongeist Beam
– Psyshock
– Calm Mind
– Roost

 

Offensive calcs

(+1) 100+ SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala: 248-294 (101.6 – 120.4%) — guaranteed OHKO
(+1) 100+ SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 100-118 (56.8 – 67%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 

Defensive calcs

— 4 Atk Incineroar Knock Off vs. +1 252 HP / 116 Def Shadow Shield Lunala: 54-66 (22.1 – 27%) — 17.1% chance to 4HKO
— 4 Atk Incineroar Knock Off vs. +1 252 HP / 116 Def Lunala: 108-132
(44.2 – 54%) — 32.4% chance to 2HKO [without Shadow Shield]
(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala: 102-120 (41.8 – 49.1%) 
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala in Rain: 82-97 (33.6 – 39.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO
Choice Specs variant

Lunala @ Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Moongeist Beam
– Psyshock
– Focus Blast / Moonblast
– Trick / Moonblast

 

Offensive calcs
— 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala: 252-296 (103.2 – 121.3%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Psyshock vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 111-132 (54.9 – 65.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Fling + Weakness Policy variant (by Malcolm Mackellar)

Lunala @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Shadow Shield
Level: 50
EVs: 196 HP / 12 Def / 4 SpA / 228 SpD / 68 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Moongeist Beam
Focus Blast
Tailwind
Roar

 

Offensive calcs

— (+2) 4 SpA Lunala Focus Blast vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 186-220 (93 – 110%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO
— (+2) 4 SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 228 HP / 4 SpD Groudon: 160-190 (78.4 – 93.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(+2) 4 SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Kyogre: 111-132 (53.6 – 63.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(+2) 4 SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Tapu Koko: 187-222 (128 – 152%) — guaranteed OHKO
 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 196 HP / 228+ SpD Shadow Shield Lunala in Rain: 61-72 (25.7 – 30.3%) 
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 196 HP / 228+ SpD Lunala in Rain: 123-145 (51.8 – 61.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Notes
— Outspeeds Ludicolo and survives 2 Water Spout from Modest Kyogre.
— You can find Malcolm’s team from where this spread was extracted here.
 

solgaleo Solgaleo

Life Orb variant

Solgaleo @ Life Orb
Ability: Full Metal Body
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Superpower
– Sunsteel Strike
– Wide Guard
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 252 Atk Life Orb Solgaleo Superpower vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 200-237 
(100 – 118.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
Bulky w/Expert Belt (by Sekiam)

Solgaleo @ Expert Belt
Ability: Full Metal Body
Level: 50
EVs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 4 Def / 44 SpD / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Sunsteel Strike
– Wide Guard
– Superpower
– Protect / Trick Room

 

Offensive calcs

244+ Atk Expert Belt Solgaleo Superpower vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 202-238 (100 – 117.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 36 HP / 44 SpD Solgaleo in Rain: 184-217 (84.7 – 100%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds up to Max Speed positive-natured Smeargle.

ho-oh Ho-Oh

Electric Seed + Toxic variant (based on Kyle Livinghouse's Ho-Oh)

Ho-Oh @ Electric Seed
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 204 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 44 Spe
Careful Nature
– Sacred Fire
– Toxic
– Recover / Roost
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 4 Atk Ho-Oh Sacred Fire vs. 252 HP / 84 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 82-99 (40.1 – 48.5%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 4 Atk Ho-Oh Sacred Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Solgaleo: 134-158 (54.9 – 64.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 204 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh in Rain: 186-218 (89.8 – 105.3%) — 31.3% chance to OHKO

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 204 HP / 252+ SpD Ho-Oh: 57-68 (27.5 – 32.8%) — guaranteed 4HKO

— 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Rock Slide vs. +1 204 HP / 4 Def Ho-Oh: 172-204 (83 – 98.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

— Speed-creep the more bulky and slow variants of both Groudon and Kyogre.

— You can find Kyle’s original team report from where this set was extracted here.

Bulky attacker w/Berry (by Álvaro Carrasco)

Ho-Oh @ Figy Berry
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 84 Atk / 116 Def / 4 SpD / 60 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Sacred Fire
– Brave Bird
– Recover
– Tailwind

 

Offensive calcs

— 84+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Amoonguss: 264-312 (119.4 – 141.1%) — guaranteed OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 244 HP / 4 SpD Ho-Oh: 81-96 (38.2 – 45.2%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Figy Berry recovery
— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 244 HP / 116 Def Ho-Oh: 180-212 (84.9 – 100%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 244 HP / 4 SpD Ho-Oh in Sun: 80-96 (37.7 – 45.2%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Figy Berry recovery

Dusk Mane Necrozma

Weakness Policy variant

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Prism Armor
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Atk / 84 Def / 92 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant / Brave Nature
– Photon Geyser
– Sunsteel Strike
– Trick Room
– Protect / Moonlight

 

Offensive calcs

— 76+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Sunsteel Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 204-240 (100.9 – 118.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

(+2) 76+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 211-249 (101.9 – 120.2%) — guaranteed OHKO

(+2) 76+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Sunsteel Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Yveltal: 201-237 (99.5 – 117.3%) — 93.8% chance to OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 252 HP / 92 SpD Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 171-202 (83.8 – 99%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 4 Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 84 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 87-105 (42.6 – 51.4%) — 6.6% chance to 2HKO

— Black Glasses Dark Aura Yveltal Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 84 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 166-198 (81.3 – 97%) — guaranteed 2HKO
Psychic Seed variant

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Psychic Seed
Ability: Prism Armor
Level: 50
EVs: 164 HP / 116 Atk / 4 Def / 220 SpD
Sassy Nature
– Photon Geyser
– Sunsteel Strike
– Trick Room
– Protect / Moonlight

 

Offensive calcs

— 120 Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Groudon in Psychic Terrain: 102-121 (49.2 – 58.4%) — 98.4% chance to 2HKO

— 120 Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Sunsteel Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 188-224 (93 – 110.8%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO

— 120 Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Kyogre: 99-117 (47.8 – 56.5%) — 83.2% chance to 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. +1 164 HP / 220+ SpD Dusk Mane Necrozma in Rain: 81-96 (41.9 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. +1 164 HP / 220+ SpD Dusk Mane Necrozma: 51-60 (26.4 – 31%) — guaranteed 4HKO

— 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 164 HP / 4 Def Prism Armor Dusk Mane Necrozma: 148-177 (76.6 – 91.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

dialga Dialga

Bulky attacker w/Berry (by Eric Rios)

Dialga @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 132 SpA / 20 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Trick Room
– Earth Power
– Thunder
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

 
— 132+ SpA Dialga Earth Power vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Tapu Koko: 146-174 (100 – 119.1%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 132+ SpA Dialga Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 162-192 (92 – 109%) — 56.3% chance to OHKO
 
Defensive calcs
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 20 SpD Dialga in Rain: 86-102 (41.5 – 49.2%) — guaranteed 3HKO
— 252 Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 100 Def Dialga: 174-205 (84 – 99%) — guaranteed 2HKO

palkia Palkia

Choice Specs variant

Palkia @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Hydro Pump
– Spacial Rend
– Flamethrower
– Surf / Thunder

 

Offensive calcs

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Palkia Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Groudon in Sun: 168-200 (81.1 – 96.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Palkia Hydro Pump vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 246-290 (123 – 145%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Palkia Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 158-186 (89.7 – 105.6%) — 37.5% chance to OHKO

rayquaza Rayquaza

Physical attacker w/Focus Sash

Rayquaza @ Focus Sash
Ability: Air Lock
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Aerial Ace 
– Extreme Speed 
– Iron Head / Dragon Claw / Swords Dance / Tailwind
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Iron Head vs. 84 HP / 140 Def Xerneas: 102-120 (48.1 – 56.6%) — 87.5% chance to 2HKO [Victory Road’s bulky Xerneas]

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Aerial Ace vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Ludicolo: 168-198 (100 – 117.8%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Aerial Ace vs. 148 HP / 4 Def Toxicroak: 176-210 (99.4 – 118.6%) — 93.8% chance to OHKO

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Aerial Ace vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Venusaur: 146-174 (93.5 – 111.5%) — 68.8% chance to OHKO

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Tsareena: 128-152 (71.5 – 84.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ Atk Rayquaza Aerial Ace vs. 236 HP / 116 Def Amoonguss: 144-170 (65.7 – 77.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Rayquaza Dragon Claw vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Rayquaza: 186-218 (102.7 – 120.4%) — guaranteed OHKO
Assault Vest variant

Rayquaza @ Assault Vest
Ability: Air Lock
Level: 50
EVs: 68 HP / 4 Def / 76 SpA / 140 SpD / 220 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Earth Power
– Air Slash
– Thunderbolt
– Icy Wind

 

Offensive calcs

— 76+ SpA Rayquaza Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Ludicolo: 140-168 (89.7 – 107.6%) — 50% chance to OHKO
— 76+ SpA Rayquaza Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Venusaur: 140-168 (89.7 – 107.6%) — 50% chance to OHKO
— 76+ SpA Rayquaza Thunderbolt vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 86-102 (48.8 – 57.9%) — 95.3% chance to 2HKO
— 76+ SpA Rayquaza Earth Power vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 88-104 (44 – 52%) — 10.9% chance to 2HKO after Figy Berry recovery
 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Ice Beam vs. 68 HP / 140 SpD Assault Vest Rayquaza: 156-188 (82.5 – 99.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 
Notes
Outspeeds up to Max Speed neutral-natured base 90s (like Kyogre).

mewtwo Mewtwo

Life Orb variant

Mewtwo @ Life Orb 
Ability: Pressure 
Level: 50 
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe 
Timid Nature 
IVs: 0 Atk 
– Psystrike 
– Aura Sphere
– Ice Beam / Shadow Ball
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs
— 252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Psystrike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas in Psychic Terrain: 199-234 (98.5 – 115.8%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO

— 252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Psystrike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 138-164 (78.4 – 93.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Shadow Ball vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala: 130-153 (61 – 71.8%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Aura Sphere vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 107-127 (53.5 – 63.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Groudon: 164-195 (79.2 – 94.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Deffensive calcs
— 4 Atk Incineroar Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mewtwo: 134-162 (73.6 – 89%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes
— Damage calc for Incineroar’s Knock Off indicates that Mewtwo will be able to resist both Knock Off + Life Orb’s first recoil if it attacks before.

Regular Pokémon

abomasnow Abomasnow

Focus Sash variant

Abomasnow @ Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Warning
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Blizzard
– Grass Knot
– Protect
– Ice Shard

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Abomasnow Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 134-162 (76.1 – 92%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Abomasnow Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 194-230 (93.7 – 111.1%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO
 
Notes
You may use neutral speed (neutral nature, 31 Spe IVs) if it suits better your team.

accelgor Accelgor

Unburden abuser w/Seed

Accelgor @ Psychic Seed
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Struggle Bug
– Acid Spray
– Encore
– Final Gambit

amoonguss Amoonguss

Specially Defensive w/Payapa

Amoonguss @ Payapa Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 76 Def / 188 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Spore
– Rage Powder
– Grass Knot
– Clear Smog

 

Offensive calcs

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 90-108 (51.1 – 61.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 132-156 (63.7 – 75.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Payapa Berry Amoonguss in Psychic Terrain: 136-162 (61.8 – 73.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ Atk Dusk Mane Necrozma Photon Geyser vs. 244 HP / 76 Def Payapa Berry Amoonguss: 129-153 (58.6 – 69.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 244 HP / 188+ SpD Amoonguss: 96-113 (43.6 – 51.3%) — 6.6% chance to 2HKO

Specially Defensive w/Berry

Amoonguss @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 44 Def / 212 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Spore
– Rage Powder
– Grass Knot
– Clear Smog

 

Offensive calcs

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 90-108 (51.1 – 61.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 132-156 (63.7 – 75.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 212+ SpD Amoonguss: 93-110 (42 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Wiki Berry recovery

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 212+ SpD Amoonguss in Rain: 76-90 (34.3 – 40.7%) — guaranteed 3HKO after Wiki Berry recovery
Physically Defensive w/Berry

Amoonguss @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 50
EVs: 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Spore
– Rage Powder
– Grass Knot
– Clear Smog

 

Offensive calcs

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 90-108 (51.1 – 61.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 0 SpA Amoonguss Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 132-156 (63.7 – 75.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 236 HP / 196+ Def Amoonguss: 90-106 (41 – 48.4%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Wiki Berry recovery
— 44+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 236 HP / 196+ Def Amoonguss: 186-218 (84.9 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO after Wiki Berry recovery

bronzong Bronzong

Goggles support variant

Bronzong @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 68 Def / 188 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 SpA / 0 Spe
– Trick Room
– Gyro Ball
– Gravity
– Hypnosis

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 188+ SpD Bronzong: 74-87 (42.5 – 50%) — 0.4% chance to 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 188+ SpD Bronzong in Rain: 121-144 (69.5 – 82.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

crobat Crobat

Standard set w/Focus Sash

Crobat @ Focus Sash
Ability: Inner Focus
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
– Tailwind
– Taunt
– Super Fang
– Haze / Rain Dance / Quick Guard

drifblim Drifblim

Psychic Seed support (based on Collin Heier's Drifblim)

Drifblim @ Psychic Seed
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 4 HP / 76 Def / 4 SpA / 228 SpD / 196 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Icy Wind
– Tailwind
– Memento
– Haze

 

Defensive calcs

— 252 SpA Choice Specs Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. +1 4 HP / 228+ SpD Drifblim: 188-224 (83.1 – 99.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

— Outspeeds up to Max Speed Modest Ludicolo in rain.

— You can find Collin Heier’s original EV spread, used as a starting point to create this one, here.

ferrothorn Ferrothorn

Offensive w/Berry

Ferrothorn @ Figy Berry
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 220 Atk / 36 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Power Whip
– Leech Seed
– Gyro Ball
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs 

— 220 Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 176-210 (100 – 119.3%) — guaranteed OHKO

— 220 Atk Ferrothorn Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 210-248 (103.9 – 122.7%) — guaranteed OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Ferrothorn in Rain: 68-81 (37.5 – 44.7%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Figy Berry recovery

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ferrothorn: 75-88 (41.4 – 48.6%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Figy Berry recovery

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Ferrothorn: 84-99 (46.4 – 54.6%) — 57% chance to 2HKO

Specially Defensive w/Berry

Ferrothorn @ Figy Berry
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 12 Atk / 64 Def / 180 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Power Whip
– Gyro Ball
– Leech Seed
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

(-1) 12 Atk Ferrothorn Gyro Ball (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 116-138 (49.7 – 59.2%) — 98.4% chance to 2HKO

(-1) 12 Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 96-114 (54.5 – 64.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 180+ SpD Ferrothorn: 75-88 (41.4 – 48.6%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Figy Berry recovery

gothitelle Gothitelle

Support w/Sitrus (by Rahxen)

Gothitelle @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 44 Def / 220 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
– Trick Room
– Gravity
– Helping Hand / Psyshock
– Protect

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 244 HP / 44 Def Gothitelle: 93-109 (52.8 – 61.9%) — guaranteed 3HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 244 HP / 220+ SpD Gothitelle in Rain: 91-108 (51.7 – 61.3%) — guaranteed 3HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
— 252+ SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 244 HP / 220+ SpD Gothitelle: 134-162 (76.1 – 92%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 244 HP / 220+ SpD Gothitelle: 151-178 (85.7 – 101.1%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

hitmontop Hitmontop

Support w/Sitrus (by Rahxen)

Hitmontop (M) @ Eject Button
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 92 Def / 156 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
– Fake Out
– Close Combat
– Wide Guard
– Feint / Helping Hand

Offensive calcs

— 4 Atk Hitmontop Close Combat vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kartana: 104-126 (77 – 93.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 4 Atk Hitmontop Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Stakataka: 136-168 (80.9 – 100%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 156+ SpD Hitmontop in Rain: 127-150 (80.8 – 95.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

(-1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 100 Def Hitmontop: 58-70 (36.9 – 44.5%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 156+ SpD Hitmontop: 132-156 (84 – 99.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Lunala Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 100 Def Hitmontop: 134-158 (85.3 – 100.6%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO

heatran Heatran

Safety Goggles variant

Heatran @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Flash Fire
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 68 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 28 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Flamethrower  / Heat Wave
– Earth Power
– Roar
– Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 156+ SpA Heatran Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 156+ SpD Amoonguss in Sun: 218-260 (98.6 – 117.6%) — 93.8% chance to OHKO

— 156+ SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 84-100 (42 – 50%) — 0.4% chance to 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ Atk Expert Belt Solgaleo Superpower vs. 252 HP / 68 Def Heatran: 166-197 (83.8 – 99.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO

incineroar Incineroar

Standard set w/Berry

Incineroar @ Figy Berry
Ability: Intimidate  
Level: 50  
EVs: 236 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 236 SpD / 28 Spe  
Careful Nature  
– Flare Blitz  
– Knock Off  
– Fake Out  
– Roar / U-turn

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 236 HP / 236+ SpD Incineroar: 169-199 (84.5 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

Underspeeds min Speed base 90s (like Groudon) by 1 point while still outspeeding max speed positive-natured Base 100s in Tailwind.

Assault Vest variant

Incineroar @ Assault Vest  
Ability: Intimidate  
Level: 50  
EVs: 252 HP / 44 Atk / 12 Def / 92 SpD / 108 Spe  
Adamant Nature  
– Flare Blitz  
– Knock Off  
– Fake Out  
– U-turn

 

Offensive calcs

— 44+ Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kartana in Rain: 136-168 (100.7 – 124.4%) — guaranteed OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 252 HP / 92 SpD Assault Vest Incineroar in Rain: 168-200 (83.1 – 99%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds 0 Spe Tsareena by 2 Points (4 Spe Tsareena by 1 point)

kartana Kartana

Assault Vest variant (based on Collin Heier's Kartana)

Kartana @ Assault Vest
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
EVs: 60 HP / 92 Atk / 4 Def / 172 SpD / 180 Spe
Jolly Nature
– Leaf Blade
– Smart Strike
– Sacred Sword
– Knock Off

 

Offensive calcs

— (-1) 92 Atk Kartana Smart Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 102-120
(50.4 – 59.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 60 HP / 172 SpD Assault Vest Kartana: 119-141 (83.8 – 99.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Notes
— Outspeeds up to Max Speed positive-natured base 99s (Xerneas, Yveltal).
— You can find Collin Heier’s original EV spread, used as a starting point to create this one, here.
Choice Scarf variant

Kartana @ Choice Scarf  
Ability: Beast Boost  
Level: 50  
EVs: 28 HP / 188 Atk / 4 Def / 124 SpD / 164 Spe  
Jolly Nature  
– Leaf blade  
– Smart Strike  
– Knock Off  
– Sacred Sword

 

Offensive calcs

— 188 Atk Kartana Leaf Blade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 210-248 (101.4 – 119.8%) — guaranteed OHKO 

— (-1) 188 Atk Kartana Smart Strike vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 104-126
(51.4 – 62.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 12 HP / 124 SpD Kartana in Rain: 114-135
(83.8 – 99.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds both Scarf Kyogre and Ludicolo under rain. 

ludicolo Ludicolo

Life Orb variant

Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe 
Modest Nature
– Fake Out
– Scald
– Grass Knot
– Hydro Pump

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 174-205 (98.8 – 116.4%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO
— 252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 250-296 (120.7 – 142.9%) — guaranteed OHKO
Assault Vest variant

Ludicolo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 84 Def / 4 SpA / 92 SpD / 180 Spe
Calm Nature
– Fake Out
– Scald
– Grass Knot
– Icy Wind

 

Offensive calcs

— 4 SpA Ludicolo Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 96-114
(54.5 – 64.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 4 SpA Ludicolo Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 138-164 (66.6 – 79.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
— (+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 140 HP / 92+ SpD Assault Vest Ludicolo: 120-142 (69.3 – 82%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 4+ Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 140 HP / 84 Def Ludicolo in Sun: 150-177 (86.7 – 102.3%) — 12.5% chance to OHKO
 
Notes
Ludicolo speed creeps neutral speed base 90s like Groudon with few to no Speed investment.

mandibuzz Mandibuzz

Support set w/Seed
Mandibuzz (F) @ Psychic Seed
Ability: Overcoat
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 4 SpA / 228 SpD / 20 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Foul Play
– Snarl
– Tailwind
– Roost / Taunt
 
Defensive calcs
(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. +1 252 HP / 116+ SpD Mandibuzz: 152-182 (70 – 83.8%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(+1) 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. +1 252 HP / 228+ SpD Mandibuzz: 182-216 (83.8 – 99.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO [Boosted Xerneas after a Snarl]

smeargle Smeargle

Focus Sash variant

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Lovely Kiss / Spore
– Follow Me
– Spiky Shield
– Wide Guard / Fake Out

Choice Scarf variant

Smeargle @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
– Lovely Kiss / Spore
– Follow Me
– Fake Out
– Transform

scrafty Scrafty

Sitrus Berry variant (by Rahxen)

Scrafty @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 4 Def / 164 SpD / 52 Spe
Careful Nature
– Knock Off
– Low Kick / Drain Punch
– Foul Play / Taunt / Detect
– Fake Out

 

Offensive calcs
— 36 Atk Scrafty Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Solgaleo: 176-210 (72.1 – 86%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 36 Atk Scrafty Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kartana: 66-80 (48.8 – 59.2%) — 97.3% chance to 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 252 HP / 164+ SpD Scrafty in Rain: 91-108 (52.9 – 62.7%) — 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery

(-1) 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 84-99 (48.8 – 57.5%) — 13.7% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery

(-1) 252+ Atk Life Orb Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 71-86 (41.2 – 50%) — 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery

(-1) 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 78-94 (45.3 – 54.6%) — 12.1% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery

252 Atk Solgaleo Superpower vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Scrafty: 126-150 (73.2 – 87.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery

 

Notes
— Outspeeds standard Incineroar trained with 28 Speed EVs (speed stat: 84) by 1 point

Assault Vest variant

Scrafty @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 164 Def / 36 SpD / 52 Spe
Careful Nature
– Knock Off
– Drain Punch
– Foul Play
– Fake Out

 

Offensive calcs
— 4 Atk Scrafty Foul Play vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Solgaleo: 162-192 (76 – 90.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO [252 Atk, Jolly Nature]
— 4 Atk Scrafty Foul Play vs. (-1) 4 HP / 0 Def Solgaleo: 242-288 (113.6 – 135.2%) — guaranteed OHKO [252 Atk, Jolly Nature, after using Superpower]
(-1) 4 Atk Scrafty Drain Punch vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 60-72 (30 – 36%) — 23.2% chance to 3HKO
— 4 Atk Scrafty Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Groudon: 75-88 (36.2 – 42.5%) — guaranteed 3HKO
— 4 Atk Scrafty Foul Play vs. 60 HP / 4 Def Kartana: 76-90 (53.5 – 63.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO [92 Atk, Jolly Nature – Victory Road’s AV Kartana]

 

Defensive calcs
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Origin Pulse vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Assault Vest Scrafty in Rain: 67-81 (38.9 – 47%) — guaranteed 3HKO

— 252+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Assault Vest Scrafty in Rain: 138-163 (80.2 – 94.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Assault Vest Scrafty: 136-168 (79 – 97.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(-1) 252+ Atk Choice Band Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 164 Def Scrafty: 73-87 (42.4 – 50.5%) — 1.2% chance to 2HKO

— 252 Atk Life Orb Solgaleo Superpower vs. 252 HP / 164 Def Scrafty: 143-169 (83.1 – 98.2%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes
— Outspeeds standard Incineroar trained with 28 Speed EVs (speed stat: 84) by 1 point

stakataka Stakataka

Goggles support variant

Stakataka @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 44 Atk / 212 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
– Rock Slide
– Gyro Ball
– Protect
– Trick Room

 

Offensive calcs

— 44+ Atk Stakataka Rock Slide vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 102-120 (51 – 60%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
— 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 210 SpD Stakataka: 45-53 (26.7 – 31.5%) — guaranteed 4HKO

tapu-fini Tapu Fini

Support set w/Berry

Tapu Fini @ Wiki Berry
Ability: Misty Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 124 Def / 4 SpA / 60 SpD / 68 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Icy Wind
– Nature’s Madness / Moonblast
– Gravity / Heal Pulse / Light Screen / Reflect / Knock Off
– Gravity / Heal Pulse / Light Screen / Reflect / Knock Off

 

Defensive calcs

— (+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 60+ SpD Tapu Fini: 151-178 (85.3 – 100.5%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
— 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 124 Def Tapu Fini: 75-88 (42.3 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Wiki Berry recovery
— 12+ Atk Tsareena Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 124 Def Tapu Fini: 140-168 (79 – 94.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO after Wiki Berry recovery

tapu-koko Tapu Koko

Assault Vest variant

Tapu Koko @ Assault Vest
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 116 HP / 28 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 108 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Volt Switch
– Thunder
– Nature’s Madness 
– Electroweb / Grass Knot / Sky Drop

 

Offensive calcs

— 4 SpA Tapu Koko Volt Switch vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 90-108 (51.1 – 61.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 4 SpA Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 138-164 (78.4 – 93.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 4 SpA Tapu Koko Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 96-114 (46.3 – 55%) — 61.3% chance to 2HKO
 

Defensive calcs

— (+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 116 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Tapu Koko: 136-162 (85 – 101.2%) — 6.3% chance to OHKO
— (-1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 116 HP / 28 Def Tapu Koko: 138-164 (86.2 – 102.5%) — 12.5% chance to OHKO
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 116 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Tapu Koko in Rain: 111-132 (69.3 – 82.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 252 SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 116 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Tapu Koko: 57-67 (35.6 – 41.8%) — guaranteed 3HKO
 
Notes
Outspeeds up to Max Speed Timid Tornadus.
Choice Scarf variant

Tapu Koko @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 44 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 124 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Thunder
– Volt Switch
– Nature’s Madness
– Grass Knot

 

Offensive calcs

— 192+ SpA Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre in Electric Terrain: 176-210 (100 – 119.3%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 196+ SpA Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Electric Terrain: 123-145 (60.8 – 71.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 196+ SpA Tapu Koko Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 126-150 (60.8 – 72.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO
—  196+ SpA Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Dusk Mane Necrozma in Electric Terrain: 111-132 (54.4 – 64.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
— 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 140 HP / 4 SpD Tapu Koko: 135-160 (82.8 – 98.1%) — guaranteed 2HKO
(-1) 252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 140 HP / 44 Def Tapu Koko: 134-162 (82.2 – 99.3%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Notes
Outspeeds Modest Ludicolo under rain and up to Choice Scarf Adamant Kartana.
Choice Specs variant

Tapu Koko @ Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 12 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 236 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Thunder
– Volt Switch
– Grass Knot
– Dazzling Gleam

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre : 186-222 (105.6 – 126.1%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas in Electric Terrain: 190-225 (94 – 111.3%) — 68.8% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 198-234 (95.6 – 113%) — 75% chance to OHKO
— 252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Koko Thunder vs. 220 HP / 172+ SpD Assault Vest Yveltal in Electric Terrain: 198-234 (86.4 – 102.1%) — 12.5% chance to OHKO
 
Notes
Outspeeds up to Max Speed Timid Tornadus.

tapu-lele Tapu Lele

Choice Scarf variant

Tapu Lele @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 28 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 220 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Moonblast
– Psyshock / Psychic
– Grass Knot / Shadow Ball / Psychic / Nature’s Madness
– Grass Knot / Shadow Ball / Psychic / Nature’s Madness

 

Ofensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Xerneas in Psychic Terrain: 118-139 (50.6 – 59.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO

— 252+ SpA Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Yveltal: 182-216 (90.5 – 107.4%) — 37.5% chance to OHKO

 

Defensive calcs

— 252 Atk Life Orb Dark Aura Yveltal Knock Off vs. 28 HP / 4 Def Tapu Lele: 121-144 (81.2 – 96.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Notes

Outspeeds up to Scarf Modest Kyogre.

Focus Sash variant

Tapu Lele @ Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Moonblast
– Psyshock / Psychic
– Protect
– Nature’s Madness / Grass Knot / Gravity

 

Offensive calcs

— 252 SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre in Psychic Terrain: 114-135 (64.7 – 76.7%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 252 SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Xerneas in Psychic Terrain: 108-127 (53.4 – 62.8%) — guaranteed 2HKO
—  252 SpA Tapu Lele Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 150-178 (72.4 – 85.9%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 252 SpA Tapu Lele Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Shadow Shield Lunala: 88-104 (36 – 42.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO

tornadus Tornadus

Standard support

Tornadus @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Hurricane
– Taunt
– Tailwind
– Rain Dance / Protect

 

Offensive calcs

— 252 SpA Tornadus Hurricane vs. 164 HP / 4 SpD Ludicolo: 182-216 (103.4 – 122.7%) — guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Tornadus Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 36+ SpD Ferrothorn: 72-85 (39.7 – 46.9%) — guaranteed 3HKO
— 252 SpA Tornadus Hurricane vs. 204 HP / 148 SpD Tsareena: 162-192 (93.6 – 110.9%) — 62.5% chance to OHKO

toxicroak Toxicroak

Assault Vest Variant (by Justin Burns)

Toxicroak @ Assault Vest
Ability: Dry Skin
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 92 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
– Poison Jab
– Low Kick
– Feint
– Fake Out

 

Offensive calcs

92+ Atk Toxicroak Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 120-144 (51.5 – 61.8%) — guaranteed 2HKO

 

Defensive calcs

(+2) 252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 140 HP / 252 SpD Assault Vest Toxicroak: 148-175 (84 – 99.4%) — guaranteed 2HKO after Dry Skin recovery

 

Notes

You can find Justin Burns’ original team report from where the set was extracted here.

tsareena Tsareena

Support w/Berry

Tsareena @ Aguav Berry
Ability: Queenly Majesty
Level: 50
EVs: 204 HP / 12 Atk / 140 Def / 148 SpD / 4 Spe
– Power Whip
– Feint
– Helping Hand
– High Jump Kick / Knock Off  / U-Turn

 

Offensive calcs

— 12 Atk Tsareena Power Whip vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 176-210 (100 – 119.3%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 12 Atk Tsareena High Jump Kick vs. 236 HP / 4 Def Incineroar: 126-150 (63 – 75%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
— 252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 204 HP / 148+ SpD Tsareena in Rain: 70-83 (40.4 – 47.9%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Aguav Berry recovery
4+ Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 204 HP / 140 Def Tsareena in Rain: 72-86
(41.6 – 49.7%) — guaranteed 4HKO after Aguav Berry recovery
— 4+ Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 204 HP / 140 Def Tsareena: 150-176 (86.7 – 101.7%) — 12.5% chance to OHKO

venusaur Venusaur

Focus Sash variant

Venusaur @ Focus Sash
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Sludge Bomb
– Grass Knot
– Protect
– Sleep Powder

 

Offensive calcs

252+ SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Groudon: 204-242 (98.5 – 116.9%) — 87.5% chance to OHKO

— 252+ SpA Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 144-170 (81.8 – 96.5%) — guaranteed 2HKO
— 252+ SpA Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Tapu Koko: 180-212 (123.2 – 145.2%) — guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas: 146-174 (62.6 – 74.6%) — guaranteed 2HKO
 
Defensive calcs
252 SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Venusaur: 54-64 (34.6 – 41%) — guaranteed 3HKO
Life Orb variant

Venusaur @ Life Orb 
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Sludge Bomb
– Grass Knot
– Protect
– Sleep Powder

 

Offensive calcs

— 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon: 268-320 (129.4 – 154.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Kyogre: 187-221 (106.2 – 125.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Tapu Lele: 164-195 (112.3 – 133.5%) — guaranteed OHKO
— 252+ SpA Life Orb Venusaur Sludge Bomb vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Xerneas: 190-226 (94 – 111.8%) — 68.8% chance to OHKO

whimsicott Whimsicott

Focus Sash variant

Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
– Tailwind
– Sunny Day
– Endeavor
– Encore / Taunt

Victory Road