Adamant Zoroark
catchy catchphrase
Shark Attack!
BW2 OU Rain team by LucaroarkZ and Bestow5000
BW2 OU Rain team by LucaroarkZ and Bestow5000
EDIT: Ok so yeah Genesect got banned literally an hour after I posted this... Guess I'm gonna be looking for a replacement!
My comments are in purple. Bestow5000's are in red.
So, yeah. A rain team. Until recently, I didn't think I'd be using one of these. But, once upon a time in a Skype chat, Bestow5000 and I were discussing underrated Pokemon. One of the ones I brought up was Zoroark (surprised?), and he brought up Sharpedo. Now, I knew Sharpedo had the potential to be a threat, but I had never used it before. So, I thought of how a Politoed + Sharpedo + Magnezone core would work out for the team. Then, he followed up by suggesting GeneTrio for the team, because GeneTrio makes 110% of teams better. Then, finally, he suggested Latias to cover Techniloom, who would be deadly without even one resist. Then, I picked sets for the Pokemon and tested the team out, and hot damn, I was legitimately amazed by how well the team worked. I had never made any particularly good Rain teams before, so this was a very amazing experience.
You heard what he said? Yep. Somehow I felt that Sharpedo still has the unseen potential under the rain, so I decide "Let's throw in a Sharpedo and suggest it to him because I used him many times before in the past!". And here is it. Along with the infamous GeneTrio combo, and Latias as the only coverage to Fighting-Types. But enough of that, you'll need to scroll down to take a look at the team in order to know how each of them function.
Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Perish Song
Picking Choice Scarf Politoed was pretty simple for me. Just looking at the combination of the six Pokemon, I could tell that this was a no-nonsense offensive team, so I felt that defensive Politoed would slow the team down too much. ScarfToed is pretty cool, outspeeding Tornadus-T is awesome. Additionally, this gives the team a back-up to Adamant DDNite in case Genesect goes down. Although it primarily holds an offensive role on this team, Politoed is still a fantastic user of Perish Song. Need to cripple Baton Pass teams without Mr. Mime? Politoed. SubCM Jirachi being a little bitch? It's not staying in for long if it's under the effects of Perish Song.
While Politeod can be a devastating offensive attacker, he can also provide another backup, and that is him taking certain few moves in order to save your teammates and counter-attack with a very powerful Hydro Pump. If a Pokemon decide to switch out to take a move, it'll sure be a Pokemon that one of your teammates can handle well and switch in safely. One Hydro Pump is capable of 2HKO'ing a Pokemon or even OHKO. This Politeod means business.
Sharpedo (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Protect
Yeah, Sharpedo's just amazing. This was my first time using it as I said in the intro, and it's awesome. With enough Speed Boosts under its belt, priority is pretty much the only way you're eliminating this thing late-game. Waterfall in the rain is absolutely powerful, especially in conjunction with Life Orb. Of course, Waterfall doesn't hit everything you need it to. So, to cover Jellicent, you gotta have Crunch, and Ice Fang helps against stuff like Salamence.
So why did I suggest Sharpedo? Is it because of the JAWS movie? Nah. Anyway, I used to run Sharpedo under the rain 2 years ago, and I can agree that he is by far the best late-game sweeper under the rain. There is absolutely no doubt about it. Sharpedo is much like a Speed Boosting Blaziken, but except he's slightly weaker and has no boosting moves. But who cares? Because with the combination of Ice Fang and Crunch along with a rain boosted Waterfall and Life Orb, this guy can tear through just about almost anything in sight. You know the purpose of Protect, so I do not have to explain that. All Sharpedo needs is any of his counters to be cleaned up if you can, then Sharpedo can say hello to victory.
Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon
As a Pokemon, Magnezone is pretty average, in my opinion. It traps Steels, and that's pretty much it. However, on this team, trapping Steels is a pretty big deal, for one main reason: That motherfucking Spikeball named Ferrothorn. Thing's fucking annoying to face with a Rain team in my opinion, so solution's simple: Chuck a SpecsZone on the team and call it a day. Even with the Rain taken into account, HP Fire still 2HKOes Ferrothorn, so nothing to worry about there. Additionally, it helps to beat Scizors and shit, because Sharpedo doesn't even like resisted priority. Otherwise, it just hits really hard with Specs Thunder, and that's pretty awesome in its own right.
That's true with what he said. It also takes on Jirachi that well because that annoying thing just needs to be 2HKO'd to die and before that thing can die, she'll just do something like crippling your main star and sweeper of the team. Magnezone can also serve as a decent powerhouse to dish out a large amount of damage. Like Sharpedo, he is capable of 2HKO'ing or OHKO'ing anything that isn't Thundurus or a specially defensive Ferrothorn under the rain, and maybe even other electric Pokes and such.
Genesect @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Download
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 Atk
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- U-turn
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
Anyway, as much as I hate suggesting this, I really am. GeneTrio! I just wonder who loves that annoying combination? HOHOHO, only the users does! Ahem, anyway, as I was saying, as much as I hate suggesting that combo, I just randomly did. I really did not know why I did in the first place, but I just did. And it seem to actually worked pretty well than I expected. Genesect can provide you with your U-Turning shenanigans, and then hit other Pokes hard, and stuff. Really, though, I do not know much about Genesect since I rarely use it. So, you'll take the spotlight for this one, Ryuu.
Alright. Anyway, enter Genesect, A.K.A. the robotic Kabutops. Thing's pretty much taken the OU metagame over. What can I say? It's amazing. U-turning shenanigans, yeah, keep your Special walls in to tank those! Dragonite ain't got nothing on this badass motherfucker. It's so amazing people want to ban it! Ok, back on topic, Genesect is pretty simple: Get a certain Download boost, hit shit hard, sit back, relax, and enjoy some music while you watch everything DIE. Ok, I'm exaggerating a bit, but seriously, this thing covers so much crap; Lati@s, Haxorus, Hydreigon, and pretty much any Psychic-type. If I went down the whole list, I'd be 40 years old by the time I'm done naming everything.
Dugtrio (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Reversal
- Memento
Next up, Dugtrio. Part of the combination, and the best thing about this little three headed guy that we do not know how his body looks like, is one of the more effective Pokes. Especially if you're planning to kill a weather starter quickly to instantly win the weather war. Other than that, he's just there to be brought in once your Genesect U-Turn on something that can take his hits, and then you'll have to switch advantage into Dugtrio for the finishing blow. Sweet, eh? Stealth Rocks is standard and so as the obvious Earthquake and Reversal. Also, Memento over Sucker Punch and I don't know why, so Ryuu, you're up next to explain the rest.
Ah, yes. I run Memento over moves like Sucker Punch and Stone Edge for a few simple reasons. First, Rock Polish Special Landorus is annoying as hell and should die. Second, DDMence is annoying as hell because Genesect is my fastest scarfer and can go die. Third, Volcarona can go die. Don't like those damn things, they get on my nerves. Plus, Memento comes in handy to cripple something once Dugtrio's done its job, which it does incredibly well. Tyranitars? Well, it's pretty much as simple as getting Dugtrio in before Stealth Rocks go up. Ninetales? Well, not like Ninetales has anything on Dugtrio or anything. Pretty much all I can't cover with Dugtrio are Hippowdon and Abomasnow; Hippowdon's weak to a bunch of crap on this team while it's not like Abomasnow likes facing Genesect.
Latias (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Psyshock
- Recover
Latias is really cool. Has some decent bulk, resists everything from Techniloom, kills Terrakions, etc. While having Latias as the only Fighting resist seems to be hurtful, it's been a non-issue to me since Latias seems to never ever die. Anyway, this is the best team I've used LO Latias on by far because more often than not things like Tyranitar and Scizor are out of play before I have Latias doing anything big. Other than checking Technilooms and stuff, it still hits like a truck, I mean, Draco Meteor is Draco Meteor.
Originally, I suggested Latias to take fighting hits and I thought he would think I mean the typical Calm Mind set, but he used a weird offensive Life Orb set which boggles my mind for a while. But I can tell you that Latias with Life Orb is no joke. I mean, DAAAMN it just 2HKO (once again) or OHKO (once again) almost anything in sight. Sure, because it's an offensive Latias means she'll be less bulkier, but the upside is that she is a strong offensive Poke. And I got to admit, she is way better than Latios. Like, seriously, I am not even lying. Latias still has the natural bulk to take hits, so it's all fine and dandy and good. Recovery also helps to heal up to maintain her offensive momentum.
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So, yeah. Just a Rain team with Sharpedo that Bestow5000 and I worked on. Hope you enjoyed this RMT and any advice is greatly appreciated!
And that is all now so happy something, everyone. I'll be replying to your posts on my own Smogon account on this thread later when I find the time.
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Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Perish Song
Sharpedo (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Protect
Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon
Genesect @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Download
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 Atk
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- U-turn
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
Dugtrio (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Reversal
- Memento
Latias (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Psyshock
- Recover