Due to the fated arrival of Mega Charizard Y, the sun archetype received a (in my humble opinion) huge buff. Having said that, not a single one of my 192 teams even has a Mega Charizard Y on it! Due to this unacceptable situation, I decided to try my hand at making a team that utilized Mega Charizard Y to its fullest. The final product is a very nonstandard, bulky team that can fare extremely well with or without the sun.
Dark Moon (Hydreigon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 236 HP / 88 Def / 60 SpA / 124 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
This Hydreigon set is the same as the one in my video. its purpose is to spread around twaves (particularly to opposing Heatrans), and be a nice supporting mon that still hits hard with Draco Meteor (Dark Pulse also does very strong supereffective damage). Hydreigon very rarely dies without twaving at least a few opposing pokemon, due to the defensive investments and incredible defensive typing.
Corona (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 252 SpA / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
- Protect
Heatran does some serious work on a sun team. It walls opposing fire types, provides some great switch ins, and has some amazing synergy with Trevenant (this will be covered later), Gyarados, etc. I opted for Subtran, because it works really well with Trevenant, and due to the composition of my team I have many opportunities to set up a Substitute.
Serpentine Flare (Gyarados) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Atk / 60 SpD / 48 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Protect
- Dragon Dance
Gyarados on a sun team??? (lol idk maybe it isn't weird)??? Yep, you read correctly. I am a huge advocate of running a fire-water-grass trio on every team, and I also needed an Intimidate user. Therefore, Gyarados was obviously the best choice. It also doesn't hurt to have another ground immunity, because I have two ground0weak pokemon. I opted for a bulky Dragon Dance set, because Gyarados is my best offense outside of the sun, and he can easily sweep a team of paralyzed/burned pokemon whether it's late game or not. Gyarados also doesn't need to worry about electric type attacks, because having Rhyperior on the field assures that he can Dragon Dance safely. I am still switching back and forth between carrying Taunt and Protect, and I want you guys to tell me which would be better for my team.
Chloroblast (Trevenant) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Forest's Curse
- Will-O-Wisp
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
Trevenant is a pokemon that is very rarely seen within the smogon doubles community (I've only seen it used by Pocket and lower ladder peeps, everyone else prefers gourgheist). However, I believe that Trevenant is one of the most useful support pokemon period. He completely walls Rotom-W (which I really needed, because my team is pretty Rotom-W weak), and the attack investment allows him to 2HKO standard 20def Rotom-W even with Sitrus Berry recovery. However, Rotom-W will normally opt to Will-o-Wisp Trevenant, so using Leech Seed might be a better option. Trevenant's ability makes him almost unkillable while the sun is up, and that staying power lets him burn all the pokemon that aren't paralyzed yet. The move Forest's Curse has so many uses, that it is almost ridiculous. First of all, Trevenant with Forest's curse is the perfect counter to Amoonguss. You simply use Forest's Curse into your switch-in, so that you both have a favorable matchup against Amoonguss' partner, and you have a double immunity to Amoonguss' annoying attacks. Forest's Curse also does some other amazing things. It gives Mega Charizard Y STAB Solar Beam, it gives Rhyperior a resistance to grass and water (his two main wealnesses), and it gives gyarados a resistance to electric. In my opinion, Trevenant is one of the most underrated support mons.
Vade Retro (Rhyperior) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 204 SpD
Brave Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Hammer Arm
Assault Vest Rhyperior is a set that was originally conceived (I believe) by finally. It absorbs electric attacks (Mega Charizard Y and Gyarados greatly appreciate that), and does some crazy things. Psycho boost from sash Deoxys-A is a 3HKO, Rhyperior lives a Giga Drain from Ludicolo, and some other cool stuff. Also, if trevenant manages to get Forest's Curse onto it, it will live a Hydro Pump from timid LO Keldeo, and some other absolutely crazy things. In conclusion, Assault Vest Rhyperior is an amazing support tank that still deals good damage, but is always there to take a hit (if there are no electric types on the opposing team, Rhyperior is extremely good for "sacking", just switch it in for a mon that you don't want to die, and it will usually take the hit easily) and redirect those pesky twaves and other electric type attacks.
Ra (Charizard-Mega-Y) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Heat Wave
- Protect
This is (at least I think so) just standard Megazard Y. I chose Fire Blast over Overheat, but tell me if Overheat is a better option (like I said, this is my first time using Megazard Y :P). Not really much to say here, he is my sun setter, and also an amazing sweeper (especially when the whole opposing team is crippled by statuses).
Thanks for reading, and I hope you guys can give me feedback!
Dark Moon (Hydreigon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 236 HP / 88 Def / 60 SpA / 124 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
This Hydreigon set is the same as the one in my video. its purpose is to spread around twaves (particularly to opposing Heatrans), and be a nice supporting mon that still hits hard with Draco Meteor (Dark Pulse also does very strong supereffective damage). Hydreigon very rarely dies without twaving at least a few opposing pokemon, due to the defensive investments and incredible defensive typing.
Corona (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 252 SpA / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
- Protect
Heatran does some serious work on a sun team. It walls opposing fire types, provides some great switch ins, and has some amazing synergy with Trevenant (this will be covered later), Gyarados, etc. I opted for Subtran, because it works really well with Trevenant, and due to the composition of my team I have many opportunities to set up a Substitute.
Serpentine Flare (Gyarados) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Atk / 60 SpD / 48 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Protect
- Dragon Dance
Gyarados on a sun team??? (lol idk maybe it isn't weird)??? Yep, you read correctly. I am a huge advocate of running a fire-water-grass trio on every team, and I also needed an Intimidate user. Therefore, Gyarados was obviously the best choice. It also doesn't hurt to have another ground immunity, because I have two ground0weak pokemon. I opted for a bulky Dragon Dance set, because Gyarados is my best offense outside of the sun, and he can easily sweep a team of paralyzed/burned pokemon whether it's late game or not. Gyarados also doesn't need to worry about electric type attacks, because having Rhyperior on the field assures that he can Dragon Dance safely. I am still switching back and forth between carrying Taunt and Protect, and I want you guys to tell me which would be better for my team.
Chloroblast (Trevenant) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Forest's Curse
- Will-O-Wisp
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
Trevenant is a pokemon that is very rarely seen within the smogon doubles community (I've only seen it used by Pocket and lower ladder peeps, everyone else prefers gourgheist). However, I believe that Trevenant is one of the most useful support pokemon period. He completely walls Rotom-W (which I really needed, because my team is pretty Rotom-W weak), and the attack investment allows him to 2HKO standard 20def Rotom-W even with Sitrus Berry recovery. However, Rotom-W will normally opt to Will-o-Wisp Trevenant, so using Leech Seed might be a better option. Trevenant's ability makes him almost unkillable while the sun is up, and that staying power lets him burn all the pokemon that aren't paralyzed yet. The move Forest's Curse has so many uses, that it is almost ridiculous. First of all, Trevenant with Forest's curse is the perfect counter to Amoonguss. You simply use Forest's Curse into your switch-in, so that you both have a favorable matchup against Amoonguss' partner, and you have a double immunity to Amoonguss' annoying attacks. Forest's Curse also does some other amazing things. It gives Mega Charizard Y STAB Solar Beam, it gives Rhyperior a resistance to grass and water (his two main wealnesses), and it gives gyarados a resistance to electric. In my opinion, Trevenant is one of the most underrated support mons.
Vade Retro (Rhyperior) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 204 SpD
Brave Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Hammer Arm
Assault Vest Rhyperior is a set that was originally conceived (I believe) by finally. It absorbs electric attacks (Mega Charizard Y and Gyarados greatly appreciate that), and does some crazy things. Psycho boost from sash Deoxys-A is a 3HKO, Rhyperior lives a Giga Drain from Ludicolo, and some other cool stuff. Also, if trevenant manages to get Forest's Curse onto it, it will live a Hydro Pump from timid LO Keldeo, and some other absolutely crazy things. In conclusion, Assault Vest Rhyperior is an amazing support tank that still deals good damage, but is always there to take a hit (if there are no electric types on the opposing team, Rhyperior is extremely good for "sacking", just switch it in for a mon that you don't want to die, and it will usually take the hit easily) and redirect those pesky twaves and other electric type attacks.
Ra (Charizard-Mega-Y) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Heat Wave
- Protect
This is (at least I think so) just standard Megazard Y. I chose Fire Blast over Overheat, but tell me if Overheat is a better option (like I said, this is my first time using Megazard Y :P). Not really much to say here, he is my sun setter, and also an amazing sweeper (especially when the whole opposing team is crippled by statuses).
Thanks for reading, and I hope you guys can give me feedback!
Dark Moon (Hydreigon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 236 HP / 88 Def / 60 SpA / 124 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
Corona (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 252 SpA / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
- Protect
Serpentine Flare (Gyarados) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Atk / 60 SpD / 48 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Protect
- Dragon Dance
Chloroblast (Trevenant) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Forest's Curse
- Will-O-Wisp
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
Vade Retro (Rhyperior) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 204 SpD
Brave Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Hammer Arm
Ra (Charizard-Mega-Y) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 236 HP / 88 Def / 60 SpA / 124 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Protect
Corona (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 244 HP / 252 SpA / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Heat Wave
- Earth Power
- Protect
Serpentine Flare (Gyarados) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Atk / 60 SpD / 48 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Protect
- Dragon Dance
Chloroblast (Trevenant) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Forest's Curse
- Will-O-Wisp
- Horn Leech
- Leech Seed
Vade Retro (Rhyperior) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Lightningrod
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 204 SpD
Brave Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Hammer Arm
Ra (Charizard-Mega-Y) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Heat Wave
- Protect
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