So, I've been playing Pokemon since summer of 1996 but never competitively. This last year I decided to try my luck in the VGC. Built a team from scratch and started playing online. Sadly, I missed the Regionals this year due to not being able to find someone to cover my shift at work.
After watching this year's world, I'm more pumped for next years tournament. I have to admit, while I've been playing in games for over 15 years, I'm new to the metagame and have a lot to learn. I started to put together a Rain team around OR/AS releases later this year.
Raichu @ Life Orb
Ability: Lightningrod
EV: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Encore
- Protect
Swampert@ Mega Stone
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Superpower
- Ice Punch
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
Ludicolo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 164 HP / 140 Def / 68 SpA / 4 SpD / 132 Spe
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Atk / 84 Def
Brave Nature
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Kingdra @ Scope Lens
Ability: Sniper
EVs: 64 HP / 252 SpA / 192 Spe
Modest Nature
- Focus Energy
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- HP: Fire
I have 7 characters in mind (although some of my favorites aren't here). I need to whittle it down to 6 and of course the rules for this year may throw some curves my way. Any help or guidance is appreciated, It probably has holes all through it so let me know.
After watching this year's world, I'm more pumped for next years tournament. I have to admit, while I've been playing in games for over 15 years, I'm new to the metagame and have a lot to learn. I started to put together a Rain team around OR/AS releases later this year.
Raichu @ Life Orb
Ability: Lightningrod
EV: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Encore
- Protect
Swampert@ Mega Stone
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Superpower
- Ice Punch
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
Ludicolo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 164 HP / 140 Def / 68 SpA / 4 SpD / 132 Spe
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Atk / 84 Def
Brave Nature
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Kingdra @ Scope Lens
Ability: Sniper
EVs: 64 HP / 252 SpA / 192 Spe
Modest Nature
- Focus Energy
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- HP: Fire
I have 7 characters in mind (although some of my favorites aren't here). I need to whittle it down to 6 and of course the rules for this year may throw some curves my way. Any help or guidance is appreciated, It probably has holes all through it so let me know.