TWISTER
A "The World Ends With You" OU RMT
By MikeDecIsHere
Overview
What's up Smogon? MikeDecIsHere bringing you a very unique Rain Team that I have been working on in the shadows for quite some time. This team revolves around a sort of old but very unique concept: six choiced Pokemon. Immediately, you are probably looking at the team and noticing that it just looks like your normal run-of-the-mill Rain Team, and that is the point. This team is all about the element of surprise, and beating down on the opponent's confused and baffled face as Pokemon that are known to be walls one shot members of his team with ease. The team peaked at 1432 (with the alt "MikeIsAlicesHero") before I got haxxed out of my ass in 5 consecutive matches causing me to drop 100 points, to which I said fuck it. Before that, the team went on a 34-4 run on the ladder, beating down some of the top players on the ladder with ease. I've also used this team in several tournaments and a few Wifi matches. I had planned on using this for one of my ST8 teams, but it was incomplete by then :[
The theme chosen for this team is "The World Ends With You". Aside from being hands down one of the best games for the DS, the roles each of my Pokemon play actually tie in to the roles of the characters in the game. The team name "Twister" comes from the the song "Twister" which is heard in the game. I encourage you to listen to the song here (this is the remake for KH Dream Drop Distance) as you read this RMT.
TeamBuilding
So, the main focus of this team was to use the most boss Pokemon ever: Choice Scarf Jellicent. I've fiddled around with it as a joke, but over time, I realized how fucking powerful a Rain Boosted Water Spout was. On top of that, my opponents usually tried to bring in frail "faster" Pokemon like Tornadus expecting to out speed only to eat a Water Spout in the face and get one shotted. Although it might be considered to be a gimmick, I definitely wanted to make another team revolving around this monster.
An In Depth Look at the Team
Rhyme (Politoed) w/ Choice Specs
Nature: Modest
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SpAtk / 64 Spe
Ok, let's be real, if Politoed didn't have Drizzle, no one would give any fucks about this Pokemon. However, since it has one of the most important Abilities in OU, I need to have this Pokemon in my team. Specs is the best item I could give it, because it's still shit slow with Scarf (I think Jellicent is faster LOL). It also has semi decent bulk, so I don't need to invest in its poor speed stat and give it a decent amount of bulk. Rain is extremely vital for this team. Not only does it increase Ferrothorn's longevity, but it also powers up Water Spout, which turns some 2HKOs into some key OHKOs. I sometimes play a little too recklessly with Politoed, but mainly because for some reason no one ever expects Specs.
Why Politoed = Rhyme?
Rhyme is the character in The World Ends With You that doesn't really do anything. She dies off early on without ever actually doing any fighting. However, Rhyme is one of the reasons why the plot line develops. This is similar to Politoed. While it usually dies off without getting a kill, its main role is to set up the way for my other members to sweep.
Shiki (Rotom-W) w/ Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spe
Honestly, the main reason I have Rotom-W is for Volt-Turning. If it wasn't for that, I probably would never use this thing since I really could use some other resists. I could use Jolteon or Zapdos, but the first is Dugtrio bait and the ladder is weak to SR. Although the coverage is redundant, it definitely helps out against some key threats. Oh, also, Trick is always a nice option to have.
Why Rotom-W = Shiki?
Shiki and Neku form a dynamic duo that work extremely well together. Since Rotom-W looks a bit more girl-ish than Scizor, I decided to name Rotom Shiki.
Neku (Scizor) w/ Choice Band
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Technician
EVs: 108 HP / 252 Atk / 148 SpDef
Let's be real, there's a reason why Scizor was the king of B/W for a while. It provides me with a nice check to Terrakion and allows me to revenge kill things that have set up way too much. Scizor's role is pretty self explanatory, acting as a pivot member and revenge killer.
Why Scizor = Neku?
Neku is a boss, Scizor is a boss, the two go hand in hand. While I am not saying that Scizor is the star of the show on this team, he definitely is one of the most vital members, just like Neku.
Joshua (Tornadus) w/ Choice Specs
Nature: Timid
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef / 252 Spe
Quite possibly the most threatening rain sweeper out there right now. Hurricane is extremely anti-meta, with only a few Pokemon resisting it. Hurricane also punches some holes in my opponents team for Jellicent to clean up. Yeah, this thing is a monsterrrrrrrr.
Why Tornadus = Joshua?
Well, Joshua is a fucking boss. He is hinted to be the strongest person in the game, which definitely equates to Tornadus. That's about it.
Beat (Ferrothorn) w/ Choice Band
Nature: Brave
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
IVs: 0 Spe
Ferrothorn is the first of my "bulky offense" core. He shares some great typing with Jellicent, and the two really work well together. It's also nice that they hit from opposite ends of the spectrum. CB Ferrothorn is also extremely underrated, and actually acts as a very solid check to Sub CM Rachi. Power Whip is freaking strong, and no one ever expects it to be :]
Why Ferrothorn = Beat?
Just look at Ferrothorn. It looks like a Beat. Plus, Ferrothorn is always switching in on something that is threatening to Politoed, just like how Beat needs to constantly save Rhyme, so it makes some sense.
Mr. H (Jellicent) w/ Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef / 252 Spe
Mainly for the surprise factor. Unless the opponent knows or I get haxxed, Jellicent usually nets at least two kills a game. First the opponent thinks Specs, then gets demolished when they find out it's Scarfed. Also, Jellicent is like the best Lucario counter ever. If it has Crunch, it gets out sped and dies, which is hilarious.
Why Jellicent = Mr. H?
Mr. H is the man of mystery, and is hinted to be the most important person in the reaper game. Jellicent is very similar to this. While it doesn't look like it, Jellicent is the center of my offensive core, and demolishes so many things with Water Spout.
A "The World Ends With You" OU RMT
By MikeDecIsHere
Overview
What's up Smogon? MikeDecIsHere bringing you a very unique Rain Team that I have been working on in the shadows for quite some time. This team revolves around a sort of old but very unique concept: six choiced Pokemon. Immediately, you are probably looking at the team and noticing that it just looks like your normal run-of-the-mill Rain Team, and that is the point. This team is all about the element of surprise, and beating down on the opponent's confused and baffled face as Pokemon that are known to be walls one shot members of his team with ease. The team peaked at 1432 (with the alt "MikeIsAlicesHero") before I got haxxed out of my ass in 5 consecutive matches causing me to drop 100 points, to which I said fuck it. Before that, the team went on a 34-4 run on the ladder, beating down some of the top players on the ladder with ease. I've also used this team in several tournaments and a few Wifi matches. I had planned on using this for one of my ST8 teams, but it was incomplete by then :[
The theme chosen for this team is "The World Ends With You". Aside from being hands down one of the best games for the DS, the roles each of my Pokemon play actually tie in to the roles of the characters in the game. The team name "Twister" comes from the the song "Twister" which is heard in the game. I encourage you to listen to the song here (this is the remake for KH Dream Drop Distance) as you read this RMT.
TeamBuilding
So, the main focus of this team was to use the most boss Pokemon ever: Choice Scarf Jellicent. I've fiddled around with it as a joke, but over time, I realized how fucking powerful a Rain Boosted Water Spout was. On top of that, my opponents usually tried to bring in frail "faster" Pokemon like Tornadus expecting to out speed only to eat a Water Spout in the face and get one shotted. Although it might be considered to be a gimmick, I definitely wanted to make another team revolving around this monster.
So yeah, this thing 100% needs Rain support, so I needed to add a Politoed. At the time, I was not considering making the team mono-choice, so I decided to go with a physically bulky Toed.
At this point, the Electric/Grass weakness was glaring in my face. I decided at this point to add a few resistances. Latias and Ferrothorn then joined the team. At the time, Ferrothorn was a simple support Pokemon.
At this point, I realized my need for physical attackers. I decided to go with Conkeldurr for some strange reason and DD Waterfall Dragonite because it was a boss at the time.
The team did ok, it went 2-1 in ST8, but it didn't really meet up to my expectations. After disregarding the team for quite some time, Bloo brought up at one point how I used to use Choice Scarf Jellicent. Remembering how unbelievably boss that team was, I decided to rework with this team a bit. This is where I came up with the idea of six choiced users. I wasn't really a big fan of this core, so I decided to swap out Latias / Dragonite / Conkkeldurr for some different guys. It was here that I decided to keep the "offensive core" of Politoed / Jellicent / Ferrothorn. I went ahead and added Rotom-W and Scizor to the mix mainly because Volt-Turn is a must on pure choiced teams, as every bit of momentum helps. I also decided to add Tornadus because it is quite possibly one of if not the most threatening rain sweeper out there right now. Although the triple Electric Weakness sucks, I can usually play around it. And thus the team was born.
At this point, the Electric/Grass weakness was glaring in my face. I decided at this point to add a few resistances. Latias and Ferrothorn then joined the team. At the time, Ferrothorn was a simple support Pokemon.
At this point, I realized my need for physical attackers. I decided to go with Conkeldurr for some strange reason and DD Waterfall Dragonite because it was a boss at the time.
The team did ok, it went 2-1 in ST8, but it didn't really meet up to my expectations. After disregarding the team for quite some time, Bloo brought up at one point how I used to use Choice Scarf Jellicent. Remembering how unbelievably boss that team was, I decided to rework with this team a bit. This is where I came up with the idea of six choiced users. I wasn't really a big fan of this core, so I decided to swap out Latias / Dragonite / Conkkeldurr for some different guys. It was here that I decided to keep the "offensive core" of Politoed / Jellicent / Ferrothorn. I went ahead and added Rotom-W and Scizor to the mix mainly because Volt-Turn is a must on pure choiced teams, as every bit of momentum helps. I also decided to add Tornadus because it is quite possibly one of if not the most threatening rain sweeper out there right now. Although the triple Electric Weakness sucks, I can usually play around it. And thus the team was born.
An In Depth Look at the Team
Rhyme (Politoed) w/ Choice Specs
Nature: Modest
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SpAtk / 64 Spe
- Hydro Pump- ok, 80% accuracy sucks, but a Specs Rain Boosted Hydro Pump hits things like a fucking truck, and this team is designed to hit as hard as possible in order to nail down walls.
- Focus Blast- If 80% accuracy sucks, then 70% accuracy is pure shit. But Focus Blast is important for nailing Ferrothorn who thinks it can easily just come in and wall my ass. Focus Blast does roughly 80%, which is freaking great, because it allows my other guys to just plow through it.
- Ice Beam - Dem Dragons. That's the only reason this move exists on Politoed. It really has no other functionality outside of that, since a Specs Hydro Pump hits harder than a 2x super effective Ice Beam does.
- Hidden Power [Grass] - Gastrodon, that is all. Perhaps the rare Rotom, but they always just Volt Switch out, so there's no point.
Ok, let's be real, if Politoed didn't have Drizzle, no one would give any fucks about this Pokemon. However, since it has one of the most important Abilities in OU, I need to have this Pokemon in my team. Specs is the best item I could give it, because it's still shit slow with Scarf (I think Jellicent is faster LOL). It also has semi decent bulk, so I don't need to invest in its poor speed stat and give it a decent amount of bulk. Rain is extremely vital for this team. Not only does it increase Ferrothorn's longevity, but it also powers up Water Spout, which turns some 2HKOs into some key OHKOs. I sometimes play a little too recklessly with Politoed, but mainly because for some reason no one ever expects Specs.
Why Politoed = Rhyme?
Rhyme is the character in The World Ends With You that doesn't really do anything. She dies off early on without ever actually doing any fighting. However, Rhyme is one of the reasons why the plot line develops. This is similar to Politoed. While it usually dies off without getting a kill, its main role is to set up the way for my other members to sweep.
Shiki (Rotom-W) w/ Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spe
- Hydro Pump -once again, it's a terrible move, but it's Rotom-W's only STAB option outside of HP Water (lol). In the rain, this hits so freaking hard it's not even funny.
- Hidden Power (Ice) - It's used for the Dragons, that's about it. I've only ever clicked this if I know my opponent has a Dragonite / Salamence. Otherwise, I usually just stick with Hydro Pump / Volt Switch / Thunder. Bolt Beam is always a nice option to have though.
- Volt Switch - It's a whore move on Rotom, but I really need the momentum, especially since all of my guys are locked into a move. Switch advantage usually is the thing that can turn the tide in a battle with this team, and Volt Switch definitely helps that out.
- Thunder / Trick - Right now I am running Thunder mainly because Sub DD Gyara can become pretty annoying without it. However, I am debating on running Trick instead because Trick really helps me out against Stall, which this team tends to struggle with (fuck Chansey/Cresselia)
Honestly, the main reason I have Rotom-W is for Volt-Turning. If it wasn't for that, I probably would never use this thing since I really could use some other resists. I could use Jolteon or Zapdos, but the first is Dugtrio bait and the ladder is weak to SR. Although the coverage is redundant, it definitely helps out against some key threats. Oh, also, Trick is always a nice option to have.
Why Rotom-W = Shiki?
Shiki and Neku form a dynamic duo that work extremely well together. Since Rotom-W looks a bit more girl-ish than Scizor, I decided to name Rotom Shiki.
Neku (Scizor) w/ Choice Band
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Technician
EVs: 108 HP / 252 Atk / 148 SpDef
- Bullet Punch - The only form of priority on this team. It gives me a good answer to Pokemon that have set up too much like Haxorus and Salamence that pack no form of priority.
- U-Turn - Volt-Turn is a shit playstyle, but like I said, I need it for this team. The switch advantage really is key in order for my "sweepers" to function.
- Pursuit - Traps and kills some annoying ass Pokemon like Latias, but I rarely ever click this. I usually just spam U-Turn.
- Superpower - Does a bit more to Skarmory, and allows me to get a super effective against Ferrothorn. But like Pursuit, I rarely ever click this.
Let's be real, there's a reason why Scizor was the king of B/W for a while. It provides me with a nice check to Terrakion and allows me to revenge kill things that have set up way too much. Scizor's role is pretty self explanatory, acting as a pivot member and revenge killer.
Why Scizor = Neku?
Neku is a boss, Scizor is a boss, the two go hand in hand. While I am not saying that Scizor is the star of the show on this team, he definitely is one of the most vital members, just like Neku.
Joshua (Tornadus) w/ Choice Specs
Nature: Timid
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef / 252 Spe
- Hurricane - HOLY FUCK THIS IS STRONG. For those of you who have never used Specs Tornadus, try it solely for this reason. Hurricane is only walled by SpDef Rachi, Heatran, Tyranitar, and the fat blobs. Other than that, Hurricane 2HKOs pretty much the entire metagame, which is freaking amazing.
- U-Turn - when I predict those fat blobs to come in. However, usually I don't even go out to Tornadus unless Blissey or Chansey are at around 30% health because SR Damage racks up fast.
- Focus Blast - Hits Heatran and Tyranitar, but that's all this shit move is good for. Missing Focus Blast on the predicted switch sucks :[
- Tailwind - The best suggested change for the team. Allows me to have a last resort for Pokemon that have set up too much (like +2 Adamant Dragonite) and lets me revenge kill with Jellicent (lol)
Quite possibly the most threatening rain sweeper out there right now. Hurricane is extremely anti-meta, with only a few Pokemon resisting it. Hurricane also punches some holes in my opponents team for Jellicent to clean up. Yeah, this thing is a monsterrrrrrrr.
Why Tornadus = Joshua?
Well, Joshua is a fucking boss. He is hinted to be the strongest person in the game, which definitely equates to Tornadus. That's about it.
Beat (Ferrothorn) w/ Choice Band
Nature: Brave
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock - my only source of hazards. I rarely have the time to set these up in the game, but when I do, they definitely help me out.
- Power Whip - This shit is strong. A burned Power Whip almost one shots Modest 108 HP Rotom....jeez. Yeah, Power Whip is a strong reliable STAB move. It also breaks Sub CM Jirachi's subs which is nice..
- Gyro Ball - Slow as shit with max Attack and a Choice Band? Yeah, Gyro Ball does some work. It has a good chance to one shot an Infernape after Stealth Rock, and while you might say, oh it's Infernape, Gyro Ball normally does around 35-40%.....so yeah. Gyro Ball can one shot some scary threats. This also makes me less weak to Dragons.
- Bulldoze - Catches Heatran / Magnezone that think they can switch in and OHKOs them (unless Magnezone is running bulk). That's the only reason I use this move.
Ferrothorn is the first of my "bulky offense" core. He shares some great typing with Jellicent, and the two really work well together. It's also nice that they hit from opposite ends of the spectrum. CB Ferrothorn is also extremely underrated, and actually acts as a very solid check to Sub CM Rachi. Power Whip is freaking strong, and no one ever expects it to be :]
Why Ferrothorn = Beat?
Just look at Ferrothorn. It looks like a Beat. Plus, Ferrothorn is always switching in on something that is threatening to Politoed, just like how Beat needs to constantly save Rhyme, so it makes some sense.
Mr. H (Jellicent) w/ Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 SpAtk / 4 SpDef / 252 Spe
- Water Spout - This move is why this thing is a boss. Water Spout hits like a freaking truck in the rain, despite not being Specs. This thing is a bossssssssss.
- Hydro Pump - Surf is too weak, and I need a Water Move for when Jellicent's HP goes down. Hydro Pump is cool when it hits, but 80% accuracy sucks :[
- Ice Beam- Dragons that resist water. Water + Ice is nice coverage.
- Shadow Ball- Secondary STAB option. Cool to have for Celebi and Gengar (Jelli outspeeds both and OHKOs the latter :])
Mainly for the surprise factor. Unless the opponent knows or I get haxxed, Jellicent usually nets at least two kills a game. First the opponent thinks Specs, then gets demolished when they find out it's Scarfed. Also, Jellicent is like the best Lucario counter ever. If it has Crunch, it gets out sped and dies, which is hilarious.
Why Jellicent = Mr. H?
Mr. H is the man of mystery, and is hinted to be the most important person in the reaper game. Jellicent is very similar to this. While it doesn't look like it, Jellicent is the center of my offensive core, and demolishes so many things with Water Spout.
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read my RMT. For those who are interested in rating, I know the team would be significantly better if I used Scarfed Terrakion > Scarfed Jellicent. However, because Jellicent is the center of this team, I really don't want to give that up haha. Feel free to rate, comment, steal. However, I would like to ask those who do decide to use this team to keep the nicknames, mainly because TWEWY is so good haha. I hope you guys enjoyed this unique team. Also, Bloo, Scarfed Jellicent is a bossssssssssssss. Feel free to leave a Luvdisc if you enjoyed this :]
Thank you for taking the time to read my RMT. For those who are interested in rating, I know the team would be significantly better if I used Scarfed Terrakion > Scarfed Jellicent. However, because Jellicent is the center of this team, I really don't want to give that up haha. Feel free to rate, comment, steal. However, I would like to ask those who do decide to use this team to keep the nicknames, mainly because TWEWY is so good haha. I hope you guys enjoyed this unique team. Also, Bloo, Scarfed Jellicent is a bossssssssssssss. Feel free to leave a Luvdisc if you enjoyed this :]
Rhyme (Politoed) (F) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SAtk / 64 Spd
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Mr. H (Jellicent) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Water Spout
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Beat (Ferrothorn) (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Bulldoze
- Power Whip
Joshua (Tornadus) (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- U-turn
- Focus Blast
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
Shiki (Rotom-W) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Hydro Pump
Neku (Scizor) (F) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 108 HP / 252 Atk / 148 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 192 HP / 252 SAtk / 64 Spd
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Mr. H (Jellicent) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Water Spout
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Beat (Ferrothorn) (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Bulldoze
- Power Whip
Joshua (Tornadus) (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- U-turn
- Focus Blast
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
Shiki (Rotom-W) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Hydro Pump
Neku (Scizor) (F) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 108 HP / 252 Atk / 148 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
