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Dr Ciel · Feb 5th, 2013, 8:17:25 PM

Hello HackerKing, nice team.

This looks like an unorthodox Volt-Turn team, so I'll give you props for being creative somewhat. I see some flaws that this team has, so, hopefully my rate can help this team improve the iron out said flaws. With that said, let's get to the rate. Alright, first off, I would like to suggest replacing Jolteon with a Choice Scarf Rotom-W in place of it. Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a staple for Volt-Turn teams, because it can keep up the offensive momentum along with Choice Band Scizor, which is always nice. Moving forward, since you have 2 SR weak mons, and you're going to be switching around a lot with this team, I suggest running a Forretress in place of your current choice of Starmie. Forretress fits on this team excellently, as it has fantastic synergy with Rotom-W, and it can use Volt Switch itself to keep the momentum going, also, it provides that always vital Rapid Spin support that Volt Turn needs to function correctly. Now some nitpicking. I would suggest throwing those 4 Special Defensive EV's into Special Attack on Salamence, use a Naive Nature and replace Rock Slide with Fire Blast. Fire Blast hits the steel types that Salamence usually has trouble with. Well, that's all I have to say for now. I hope my advice helped. Have fun and good luck with your team!

Rotom-W & Forretress

TL;DR

~Dr Ciel~ (The doctor is OUT)

Feb 5th, 2013, 8:17:25 PM	#2
Dr Ciel When I walk these streets, A loaded six string on my back, I play for keeps, 'Cause I might not make it back Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 648 Brooklyn, New York	Hello HackerKing, nice team. This looks like an unorthodox Volt-Turn team, so I'll give you props for being creative somewhat. I see some flaws that this team has, so, hopefully my rate can help this team improve the iron out said flaws. With that said, let's get to the rate. Alright, first off, I would like to suggest replacing Jolteon with a Choice Scarf Rotom-W in place of it. Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a staple for Volt-Turn teams, because it can keep up the offensive momentum along with Choice Band Scizor, which is always nice. Moving forward, since you have 2 SR weak mons, and you're going to be switching around a lot with this team, I suggest running a Forretress in place of your current choice of Starmie. Forretress fits on this team excellently, as it has fantastic synergy with Rotom-W, and it can use Volt Switch itself to keep the momentum going, also, it provides that always vital Rapid Spin support that Volt Turn needs to function correctly. Now some nitpicking. I would suggest throwing those 4 Special Defensive EV's into Special Attack on Salamence, use a Naive Nature and replace Rock Slide with Fire Blast. Fire Blast hits the steel types that Salamence usually has trouble with. Well, that's all I have to say for now. I hope my advice helped. Have fun and good luck with your team! Rotom-W & Forretress Rotom @ Choice Scarf Lv. 100 -- Levitate Nature: Timid - EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd - Hydro Pump - Hidden Power [Ice] - Trick - Volt Switch Forretress @ Leftovers Lv. 100 -- Sturdy Nature: Relaxed - EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SDef - Spikes - Rapid Spin - Toxic Spikes - Volt Switch TL;DR Jolteon ------------------------> Choice Scarf Rotom-W Starmie -----------------------> Forretress Salamence : 4 Special Defense EV's -> 4 Special Attack EV's Jolly Nature -> Naive Nature Rock Slide -> Fire Blast ~Dr Ciel~ (The doctor is OUT) __________________ PM or VM me for an OU rate! Last edited by Dr Ciel; Feb 6th, 2013 at 12:20:06 AM.