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ShakeItUp · Aug 25th, 2012, 1:53:06 PM

[SET]
Mesprit @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock

Role: Special Sweeper
What it Does: Mesprit is a very good Calm Mind sweeper, being able to outrun a lot of threats while being bulky enough to take some attacks, as well as being able to hit very hard after a boost. Very few things can stand up to Mesprit's excellent coverage, especially if it has a sub up. Special walls aren't even safe, as Mesprit can use Psyshock to easily knock out threats such as Cryogonal. If Mesprit runs Substitute with Leftovers, it can easily set up a sub against many walls, such as Slowking, and boost until to its heart's content.
Good Teammates: Entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Smeargle is always appreciated, as it makes Mesprit even more deadly. Gothitelle and Magneton are also good partners, as they can eliminate pesky Steel-types, such as Ferroseed and Escavalier, that can hinder Mesprit's sweep. A Pokemon that can set up on Spiritomb, such as Absol, is also a good partner, as Spiritomb is one of the best ways to take out Mesprit.
Counters: Escavalier, especially specially defensive variants, can stop Mesprit in its tracks. Ferroseed can also be a nuisance to it with Leech Seed, provided Mesprit is using Ice Beam > Substitute. Spiritomb is also a problem, being able to KO Mesprit with Sucker Punch or knock it out on the switch with Pursuit.

[SET]
Poliwrath (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Circle Throw
- Scald
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Role: Physical Wall
What it Does: Poliwrath is an excellent counter to many of the top physical threats in RU. It stops Pokemon such as Kabutops, Entei, Escavalier, Drapion, and Crawdaunt extremely easily. It is also nearly impossible to set up on, as Circle throw can phaze out the opponent and rack up entry hazard damage. Poliwrath can also spread status around the opposing team using Scald, thus cripple common switch-ins, such as Qwilfish. It also doesn't really mind status due to RestTalk, making it even harder to take down.
Good Teammates: Entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Ferroseed is very helpful, as Poliwrath can rack up a lot of entry hazard damage using Circle Throw. Poliwrath is best used on a stall team, with walls that can sponge hits it can't, such as a Psychic from Mesprit or a Thunderbolt from Nidoqueen. Rapid Spin support is also helpful, as entry hazards make it harder for Poliwrath to switch in and take attacks, so Pokemon such as Cryogonal are good partners; Cryogonal is especially good because it can sponge a lot of special attacks that Poliwrath can't take on. A cleric, such as Lanturn, is also a good partner, especially because it can get rid of the sleep from Rest that might otherwise be a nuisance to Poliwrath.
Counters: Special attackers are Poliwrath's worst enemy. Pokemon such as Nidoqueen and Mesprit can do major damage with their STAB moves; Mesprit is especially annoying since it can set up a Substitute and Calm Mind on Poliwrath. Lilligant can do the same, setting up Quiver Dances easily, as Poliwrath cannot afford to stay in since it is KO'd by Giga Drain. Moltres can also come in and use Substitute, which is especially effective is Poliwrath is sleeping, as Sleep Talk would only give it a 1/3 chance to pick Scald. Entry hazards can also plague Poliwrath, as they make it much harder for it to take a lot of hits.

Carracosta (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Solid Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 16 SAtk / 240 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Ice Beam
- Shell Smash

Role: Physical Sweeper
What it Does: Carracosta can set up a Shell Smash on a variety of Pokemon, and then proceed to rampage through their team. Life Orb Stone Edge hits ridiculously hard as +2, and is easily enough to KO most of the tier. Tangrowth is one of the only Pokemon who can survive it, and it is massacred by Ice Beam; because of this, this set is a very good Tangrowth lure as well. Aqua Jet allows Carracosta to knock out Pokemon such as Kabutops and Absol that would otherwise revenge kill it with priority moves, as well as Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Rotom that outrun Carracosta even after a shell Smash. Waterfall isn't really needed since Stone Edge KOs most of the tier anyway.
Good Teammates: Pokemon such as Gothitelle, Spiritomb, and Magneton are all great partners for this set, as they can all trap dangerous threats to this set, such as Ferroseed, Steelix, and Sceptile. Entry hazard support from the likes of Smeargle is also appreciated, as entry hazards allow Carracosta to become even more threatening. Pokemon with Trick, such as Choice Scarf Gothitelle and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, are also good options, as they can lure in attacks that Carracosta can use to set up on. Rapid Spin support is also appreciated, as it will allow Carracosta to make the most use of its bulk.
Counters: Ferroseed can shut down this set relatively easily, although it is hampered by the fact that it has no reliable recovery moves. Steelix can take any hit and KO with Earthquake; however, +2 Ice Beam 2HKOs. Carracosta's main problem is that, even after a Shell Smash, it is still pretty slow, which means that Pokemon such as Sceptile and Scarf Rotom-C can easily outrun and KO it.

Aug 25th, 2012, 1:53:06 PM	#28
ShakeItUp Darkravenn12: Always and Forever Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,118 Mentor	[SET] Mesprit @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Substitute - Calm Mind - Ice Beam - Psyshock Role: Special Sweeper What it Does: Mesprit is a very good Calm Mind sweeper, being able to outrun a lot of threats while being bulky enough to take some attacks, as well as being able to hit very hard after a boost. Very few things can stand up to Mesprit's excellent coverage, especially if it has a sub up. Special walls aren't even safe, as Mesprit can use Psyshock to easily knock out threats such as Cryogonal. If Mesprit runs Substitute with Leftovers, it can easily set up a sub against many walls, such as Slowking, and boost until to its heart's content. Good Teammates: Entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Smeargle is always appreciated, as it makes Mesprit even more deadly. Gothitelle and Magneton are also good partners, as they can eliminate pesky Steel-types, such as Ferroseed and Escavalier, that can hinder Mesprit's sweep. A Pokemon that can set up on Spiritomb, such as Absol, is also a good partner, as Spiritomb is one of the best ways to take out Mesprit. Counters: Escavalier, especially specially defensive variants, can stop Mesprit in its tracks. Ferroseed can also be a nuisance to it with Leech Seed, provided Mesprit is using Ice Beam > Substitute. Spiritomb is also a problem, being able to KO Mesprit with Sucker Punch or knock it out on the switch with Pursuit. [SET] Poliwrath (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Water Absorb EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd) - Circle Throw - Scald - Rest - Sleep Talk Role: Physical Wall What it Does: Poliwrath is an excellent counter to many of the top physical threats in RU. It stops Pokemon such as Kabutops, Entei, Escavalier, Drapion, and Crawdaunt extremely easily. It is also nearly impossible to set up on, as Circle throw can phaze out the opponent and rack up entry hazard damage. Poliwrath can also spread status around the opposing team using Scald, thus cripple common switch-ins, such as Qwilfish. It also doesn't really mind status due to RestTalk, making it even harder to take down. Good Teammates: Entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Ferroseed is very helpful, as Poliwrath can rack up a lot of entry hazard damage using Circle Throw. Poliwrath is best used on a stall team, with walls that can sponge hits it can't, such as a Psychic from Mesprit or a Thunderbolt from Nidoqueen. Rapid Spin support is also helpful, as entry hazards make it harder for Poliwrath to switch in and take attacks, so Pokemon such as Cryogonal are good partners; Cryogonal is especially good because it can sponge a lot of special attacks that Poliwrath can't take on. A cleric, such as Lanturn, is also a good partner, especially because it can get rid of the sleep from Rest that might otherwise be a nuisance to Poliwrath. Counters: Special attackers are Poliwrath's worst enemy. Pokemon such as Nidoqueen and Mesprit can do major damage with their STAB moves; Mesprit is especially annoying since it can set up a Substitute and Calm Mind on Poliwrath. Lilligant can do the same, setting up Quiver Dances easily, as Poliwrath cannot afford to stay in since it is KO'd by Giga Drain. Moltres can also come in and use Substitute, which is especially effective is Poliwrath is sleeping, as Sleep Talk would only give it a 1/3 chance to pick Scald. Entry hazards can also plague Poliwrath, as they make it much harder for it to take a lot of hits. Carracosta (F) @ Life Orb Trait: Solid Rock EVs: 252 Atk / 16 SAtk / 240 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Stone Edge - Aqua Jet - Ice Beam - Shell Smash Role: Physical Sweeper What it Does: Carracosta can set up a Shell Smash on a variety of Pokemon, and then proceed to rampage through their team. Life Orb Stone Edge hits ridiculously hard as +2, and is easily enough to KO most of the tier. Tangrowth is one of the only Pokemon who can survive it, and it is massacred by Ice Beam; because of this, this set is a very good Tangrowth lure as well. Aqua Jet allows Carracosta to knock out Pokemon such as Kabutops and Absol that would otherwise revenge kill it with priority moves, as well as Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Rotom that outrun Carracosta even after a shell Smash. Waterfall isn't really needed since Stone Edge KOs most of the tier anyway. Good Teammates: Pokemon such as Gothitelle, Spiritomb, and Magneton are all great partners for this set, as they can all trap dangerous threats to this set, such as Ferroseed, Steelix, and Sceptile. Entry hazard support from the likes of Smeargle is also appreciated, as entry hazards allow Carracosta to become even more threatening. Pokemon with Trick, such as Choice Scarf Gothitelle and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, are also good options, as they can lure in attacks that Carracosta can use to set up on. Rapid Spin support is also appreciated, as it will allow Carracosta to make the most use of its bulk. Counters: Ferroseed can shut down this set relatively easily, although it is hampered by the fact that it has no reliable recovery moves. Steelix can take any hit and KO with Earthquake; however, +2 Ice Beam 2HKOs. Carracosta's main problem is that, even after a Shell Smash, it is still pretty slow, which means that Pokemon such as Sceptile and Scarf Rotom-C can easily outrun and KO it. __________________ (19:01) galacticos: at least im not (19:01) galacticos: 0-5 like you (19:01) galacticos: gg bro Galacticos (Random PO scrub who johned me) to user: Double01 Last edited by ShakeItUp; Aug 25th, 2012 at 5:29:22 PM.