XY OU Just Getting Back Into Competitive, RMT!

[Keevun]

Hi all! I used to play a decent bit of competitive play a few years ago, and I want to get back into it. Let me know what you think of this team.

Terrakion @ Focus Sash
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Taunt

I usually lead off with Terrakion to get stealth rocks up. I'll pull him pretty quickly usually, and especially if the other team has a Blissey or Chansey that I need him for. Forms good synergy with Latias, as Healing Wish can sometimes help get an extra use out of the Sash.

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Transform

Definitely a bit of a new/weird strategy, but Ditto is amazing if used right. Stops setting up/baton passing in its tracks and is generally a nuisance.

Charizard @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Dragon Pulse

Complete special sweeper. Nothing too groundbreaking here. Fire Blast rips apart everything that doesn't resist it, and the other 3 moves help with coverage.

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
- Iron Head

The battering ram of the team. I'll keep him on the sidelines until mid-late game when I've cleared stuff that resists him (such as Ferrothorn or Scizor) and then unleash the beast!

Latias @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 72 HP / 184 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Defog
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish

The first of my more defensive Pokemon. Defog handles entry hazards, Draco Meteor/Psyshock add coverage. I kinda like healing wish (I've turned a couple of games with it), but I've been thinking about switching it for Surf. Thoughts?

Zapdos @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Def / 68 SpA / 20 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Roost
- Air Cutter
- Heat Wave

Physically defensive Zapdos rounds out the team. Thunderbolt for STAB, Air Cutter/Heat Wave for coverage, and Roost for healing. Zapdos is generally who I switch in after having Terrakion lead off, he just takes hits so well!

The only glaring weakness I've found so far is that I have tons of trouble dealing the Chansey/Blissey if Terrakion goes down, but I'm sure you all will find tons of things wrong with this team. Thanks in advance!

 

[Celticpride]

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Transform

Small nitpick (I assume you took this straight off Showdown or something similar), I would put 0 speed IVs on Ditto to outslow other Dittos, allowing you a shot at using Struggle last.

Charizard @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Roost

Roost is generally a better option for longer sustainability. Dragon Pulse is pretty much only for the Lati@s twins, but Fire Blast hits them hard enough on the switch and Dragon Pulse doesn't have a shot at OHKOing either. Roost allows you to last longer, check some threats harder/more consistantly (namely Keldeo), and can potentially heal off SR damage if you can force a switch.

252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latias in Sun: 124-147 (41.1 - 48.8%) -- 76.2% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Dragon Pulse vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latias: 172-204 (57.1 - 67.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

So you don't lose that much power. Roost is almost always more useful than Dragon Pulse.

I would replace Zapdos with Rotom-W. Zapdos' place in OU in almost entirely related to it's ability to check BirdSpam and Defog in one team spot. Outside of Defogging, Rotom-W is almost always more useful. Even losing out on Heat Wave, a concern for most teams that lean on Zapdos, isn't a concern for you because of the presence Char-Y brings.

Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SpA / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-o-Wisp
- Pain Split

This set has a few advantages over Zapdos. Volt Switch gives you valuable momentum, and Hydro Pump gives you strong Water STAB which is never a bad thing. Most notably, it checks Landorus-T, which is otherwise a huge threat to your team. Wil-o-Wisp can also help cripple the physical attackers the Rotom typically switches in on. Rotom also has the added bonus of absorbing the Water attacks that Terrakion and Char-Y tend to draw.

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Outrage
- Ice Beam
- Fusion Bolt
- Iron Head

Ice Beam over Dragon Claw allows you to hit two relatively common switch-ins to Kyurem-B, Gliscor and Landorus-T. Two Dragon STABs are somewhat redundant with a Choice Scarf, as Outrage's locking effect is much less of an issue. Dragon Claw would be a better option on Life Orb or Assault Vest sets than Scarf sets. I would also use a Naive Nature over Naughty, the extra speed (combined with Ice Beam) allows you to beat Scarf Landorus-T 1v1.

That's all I have right now, let me know what you think! Welcome back to battling!

 

[ium]

you need sufficient descriptions for each pokemon to explain why you chose the pokemon and set, and how it functions alongside the rest of your team. take a look at the rmt rules and some other rmts, especially in the team showcase and team archive subforums, to see what's expected