
Alakazam @ Focus Sash
Ability: Inner Focus
104 SAtk/188 SDef/216 Spe
Timid Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
- Psychic
- Sunny Day
- Taunt
- Counter/Encore
I made this as a lead for my sunny day team. I have not been able to test it yet because my shoddy isn't working right now. Alakazam has a fast taunt so he can pretty much prevent anything from setting up. As far as I can see, the only common lead that prevents sunny day would be a scarfed Uxie that tricks, gets taunted, and we both have to switch out (In theory). Alakazam has access to rain dance and trick room, but I think there are other pokes that set those up better. I believe he can also be changed around a bit to play the role of an anti-lead.
Right now I'm trying to think of if taunt and encore can work together. If I taunt while the opponent uses a non-attacking move, then encore their failed move, will the opponent struggle? And if so, is that strategy worth it to give up counter (which can do some serious damage to Ambipom)?
So if anyone wants to test this Alakazam, feal free. Also, check out my sunny day team for a more in-depth analysis on Alakazam. If you have any ideas to make my team better I'm always willing to listen.
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65916