Hey! I am brand new to Smogon forums, but do not worry, I have loads of battle experience. I've been testing this team in Showdown for the past few weeks and I want some suggestions before I breed it into the game. Anyway, this is a team centered around tricking your opponent and gaining massive momentum.
Tapu Koko @ Life Orb
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Brave Bird
- U-turn
This is obviously a mixed Koko, and the the only reason it is mixed is for the surprise. A Brave Bird can OHKO certain pokemon that threaten my team such as Spore Breloom and Quiver Dance Volcarona, along with gaining a little bit more coverage. T-Bolt and Dazzling Gleam are STAB, and U-Turn is for gaining momentum. Almost nothing switches in on Koko without taking a hefty amount of damage.
Espeon @ Psychium Z
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic/Future Sight
- Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
I chose Espeon over Tapu Lele for the huge benefit in the Speed Stat, and I love Speedy Pokemon. I also needed a reliable Z-Crystal user, and depending on the play style, Z-Future Sight can shatter (get it? Shattered Psyche?) opponents, and also give a little switching pressure if Espeon is about to die. Psychic is more reliable, however.
Bisharp @ Muscle Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Psycho Cut
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
I needed a little more setup on my team, so I though of either Swords Dance Landorus-T or Swords Dance Bisharp. In the end, Bisharp can't be used without Swords dance, so I chose it. This is just the typical, everyday Bisharp, with the exception of a Muscle Band (cuz I can't run two of the same item in Battle Spot) and Psycho Cut. I chose Psycho Cut, of all moves, to hit common switching, mainly Lucario, effectively.
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
Landorus-T is scary in OU, and it's no different in Battle Spot Singles. There are just son many different sets to run: bulky rocker, double dance, flyinium z, etc. This is another good momentum and pressure giver, with both Stealth Rock and U-Turn. Earthquake is a must, and Stone Edge hits whatever EQ does not (usually).
Bewear @ Assault Vest
Ability: Fluffy
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Superpower
- Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch
Beware getting a spot in UU within its first couple months of access surprised and pleased me. Bewear is just all around fun, and his effectiveness is nowhere near lacking. His typing is not the best, but his move pool is massive. Because he is a new Pokemon, not many BSS players know what Bewear does. This set is a complementary AV Bewear, to hit as hard as possible while retaining some bulk. Ice Punch is for Mega Mence and Landorus-T, which are sometimes troublesome for my team. Shadow Call destroys Tapu Lele and Aegislash, while also getting a good chunk of damage on any switch-in. The other two moves are the normal STAB combo.
Volcarona @ Focus Sash
Ability: Swarm
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Fiery Dance
- Hidden Power [Ground]
I know, I know. Volcarona is by far one of the best mons in BSS, but I am using a lesser known variant. Its moveset is very predictable, but HP Ground cleans up what Volcarona's STAB cannot. I am running Swarm specifically to get knocked down to my Focus Sash in order to have a monstrously powerful Bug Buzz.
I feel energized just thinking about this team, and it really has put good work in Showdown. I would love comments. Thank you!
Tapu Koko @ Life Orb
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Brave Bird
- U-turn
This is obviously a mixed Koko, and the the only reason it is mixed is for the surprise. A Brave Bird can OHKO certain pokemon that threaten my team such as Spore Breloom and Quiver Dance Volcarona, along with gaining a little bit more coverage. T-Bolt and Dazzling Gleam are STAB, and U-Turn is for gaining momentum. Almost nothing switches in on Koko without taking a hefty amount of damage.
Espeon @ Psychium Z
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic/Future Sight
- Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
I chose Espeon over Tapu Lele for the huge benefit in the Speed Stat, and I love Speedy Pokemon. I also needed a reliable Z-Crystal user, and depending on the play style, Z-Future Sight can shatter (get it? Shattered Psyche?) opponents, and also give a little switching pressure if Espeon is about to die. Psychic is more reliable, however.
Bisharp @ Muscle Band
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Psycho Cut
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
I needed a little more setup on my team, so I though of either Swords Dance Landorus-T or Swords Dance Bisharp. In the end, Bisharp can't be used without Swords dance, so I chose it. This is just the typical, everyday Bisharp, with the exception of a Muscle Band (cuz I can't run two of the same item in Battle Spot) and Psycho Cut. I chose Psycho Cut, of all moves, to hit common switching, mainly Lucario, effectively.
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
Landorus-T is scary in OU, and it's no different in Battle Spot Singles. There are just son many different sets to run: bulky rocker, double dance, flyinium z, etc. This is another good momentum and pressure giver, with both Stealth Rock and U-Turn. Earthquake is a must, and Stone Edge hits whatever EQ does not (usually).
Bewear @ Assault Vest
Ability: Fluffy
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Superpower
- Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch
Beware getting a spot in UU within its first couple months of access surprised and pleased me. Bewear is just all around fun, and his effectiveness is nowhere near lacking. His typing is not the best, but his move pool is massive. Because he is a new Pokemon, not many BSS players know what Bewear does. This set is a complementary AV Bewear, to hit as hard as possible while retaining some bulk. Ice Punch is for Mega Mence and Landorus-T, which are sometimes troublesome for my team. Shadow Call destroys Tapu Lele and Aegislash, while also getting a good chunk of damage on any switch-in. The other two moves are the normal STAB combo.
Volcarona @ Focus Sash
Ability: Swarm
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Fiery Dance
- Hidden Power [Ground]
I know, I know. Volcarona is by far one of the best mons in BSS, but I am using a lesser known variant. Its moveset is very predictable, but HP Ground cleans up what Volcarona's STAB cannot. I am running Swarm specifically to get knocked down to my Focus Sash in order to have a monstrously powerful Bug Buzz.
I feel energized just thinking about this team, and it really has put good work in Showdown. I would love comments. Thank you!