OU? (More Like Over Rated)

Second RMT, First here on Smogon, I'll do my best

Alrighty guys, this is a team I put together a couple months ago and I'm looking for tips on how to update it for the new B/W 2 game without having to do all the testing on my own(enough time was spent on testing the first time around, trust me). As you could have guessed from the title I'm attempting to use no OU pokemon on my OU team, though borderline 'mons would be acceptable in suggestions. I also tend to lean towards an offensive playstyle so please keep that in mind as well.

When I last played consistently with this team I got to about a 1350 rating on the PO server before plateauing. I have played some with it on PS, and am currently 5-0 with a 1785 rating(whatever that means). I'd like to be able to take the next step with you guys's help and take the team to the top.

Team Preview​

Team Building​

The Team​

Because Mew is so versatile and it's so easy to bluff so many different sets I decided to go with a setup version. I choose Bulk Up because I wanted him to have some real staying power, while straying away from the more common special attacking Mew to throw people off guard. Zen Headbutt/Sucker Punch/Drain Punch have given me solid coverage so far, I get STAB/Priority/and healing respectively and each has proven very valuable.

The EVs are currently kind of standard, if anyone knows any way to speed creep a bit while not giving up too much that'd be great.

As my lead I gave Aerodactyl a focus sash to ensure he gets SR up nearly 100% of the time. Edgequake coverage coming off his solid attack does great, and taunt is to shut down other hazard setters. I usually use him as a suicide style lead, hitting until he goes down.

EVs are simple, maximize speed/attack.

This image is awesome, and got two of my team members, so that's pretty awesome too. Like I said earlier Sableye is pretty much the most annoying thing in existence, crippling attackers, taunting hazard setters, staying healthy, and confusing everybody.

If I remember correctly the Sharpedo set is ripped directly from onsite, and it's pretty much perfect, Protect to grab a speed boost and then go to town with his great attacking stabs and Ice Beam for all those Dragons/Genies.

Galvantula is my hardest hitting Special Attacker, and he does his job very well. He's fast, hits hard, and has good coverage. I'm still amazed at how few people know about Compoundeyes and are surprised when they get swept with Thunders from the heavens.

EVs for speed/special attack.

Probably the weakest link on my team I'm not really sure what to do with my Porygon2, I was just looking for a solid all around wall and he's fine in that respect, but it just doesn't seem like he does anything other than take hits and get the occasional paralysis. The paralysis is nice but it feels like I don't get it near enough. I'd be looking to replace him, or at least look into a different moveset.

Conclusion​

Hi, EminenceFront. Nice team.

I find your team is weak to entry hazards like Stealth Rock, as two of your teammates (Aerodactyl & Galvantula) both lose 25% of their health each time they switch into Stealth Rock. I also find your team is a bit weak to Outrage and Draco Meteor abuse, since you don't have any Steel-types to adequately switch-into those powerful Dragon-type moves. To fix this problem, I would recommend a Specially Defensive Forretress (see set below) instead of your current Aerodactyl. Aerodactyl doesn't function too well as a suicide lead in this gen because of team preview, and it is pretty frail. Forretress allows you to check Dragon-types, Landorus and Scizor, while being able to provide Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin support to clear your field from entry hazards. It's also bulky on both the physical and special side. Gyro Ball deals a lot of damage to faster opponents, especially Dragon Dancers. Volt Switch allows your team to gain momentum and put pressure on your opponent, and it is also useful to avoid being trapped by Magnezone or Magneton. Leftovers grants recovery, while Sturdy avoids Forretress from being OHKO'd when being at full health. Finally, I'd go with Foul Play instead of Confuse Ray for Sableye. It's more useful to deal with Alakazam and Espeon, instead of relying on being lucky with Confuse Ray. Cool team, and good luck!


Forretress @ Leftovers | Sturdy
Sassy Nature | 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Stealth Rock | Rapid Spin | Gyro Ball | Volt Switch

Hey there, Glad to see someone showing that OU isn't straight forward.

I have to agree that you are really weak to an outrage sweep as no one resists the move. Since no OU pokemon will be on this team I would recommend escavalier in place of aerodactyl. Aerodactyl just comes to me as your weakest link since it opens a scizor sweep. With escavalier you prevent that from happening as well as give you something to absorb the most powerful dragon attacks out there and retaliate with its stabs.

Now you need a stealth rock user since aerodactyl is removed and I don't think escavalier gets stealth rock. So I will suggest Deoxys-D in place of Mew. Again very bulky and can take a hit from both ends of the spectrum.

And pretty much as I post this Mew makes the jump back to OU :P

For suggestions so far I do like the Foul Play on Sableye, there's been lots of times where something's already paralyzed by Porygon2 and Sableye just can't do anything.

I'll look into things other than Aerodactyl to be my SR setter, Forretress is a bit too high in the rankings for my liking for now, though I'll check it out to be sure.

As for Outrage it can be a slight problem, but as long as Porygon2 is still alive and in good health he usually has no problem taking it. MoxieScarfMence does 32-38% by my calculations, not amazing, but not terrible either. Sableye also avoids the OHKO and burns in return. If I let him kill a couple members then of course it gets much worse. As a last ditch effort Sharpedo is an option to hope Protect works twice in a row.

Draco Meteor is a bigger problem as it usually punches holes in the team.
Life orb 252 Latios does:
Mew 52%-62%
Porygon2 51%-60%
Sableye OHKO

Don't even want to think about Specs.

One last bump try :)

edit: and currently 12-2 with an 1833 rating on PS