4DRAG1MAG1TRAN1DREAM.
Here I am with another RMT, after hearing of a mitycal playstile which is pretty dead in today's metagame I become interested in the idea, crap, I fell in love with it. Here's a quote from the pioneer, Makiri.
Before starting the team building I listed in a sheet of paper all the problem that can came up while using a dragmag team.
*Steel types, obviously.
*Ice shard users. To be honest, just Donphan, Mamoswine and EmoGayShiny Weavile.
*Another scarfers who can beat my dragons.
Team Building process
Here I am with another RMT, after hearing of a mitycal playstile which is pretty dead in today's metagame I become interested in the idea, crap, I fell in love with it. Here's a quote from the pioneer, Makiri.
That flow chart rocks socks.The design for 4drag2mag, as the team is affectionately known, allows for battles to finish quickly, and more often than not a win for the user. I've seen people try to be fancy with the team, trying to predict, which is completely unnecessary. I've joked that you can use the following flowchart and still win:
Obviously it is not always that simple, things happen, but the general idea is there, click Outrage and win. After using it for some time I passed it off to #stark and people have had similar success with it, some people needed help at first so here is a sample battle with me telling the user exactly what to do:
Before starting the team building I listed in a sheet of paper all the problem that can came up while using a dragmag team.
*Steel types, obviously.
*Ice shard users. To be honest, just Donphan, Mamoswine and EmoGayShiny Weavile.
*Another scarfers who can beat my dragons.
Team Building process
I'm going to list all the dragon type pokemons and the reason to choose them of not. The list is courtesy of Bulbapedia.
Dratini: He's gay and not fully evolved.
Dragonair: Same as above.
Bagon: Same as above.
Shelgon: Too slow and lacks the powah.
Axew: Bleh.
Fraxure: Gñe...
Haxorus: Must have him!! Fuck yeah. He reminds me of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTngBI51gJc
Don't fucking mess with the dragons.
Druddigon: Too slow.
Dragonite: He got the bulk, he got the powah, he got the bitches. Dragonite was an obvious choice.
Altaria: He's weak.
Salamence: Badass attacks, intimidate/moxie, mixed sets, sign me
Latias : It's too defensive for a team like this...
Latios : He's one of the most important dragons.
Rayquaza: Uber.
Gible: No.
Gabite: No.
Garchomp: Y U NO OU.
Reshiram: Uber.
Zekrom: Uber.
Kyurem: Maybe, but that speed...
Kingdra: Your outrages are not enough and I can't rely on always facing drizzle team for you to work.
Vibrava: No.
Flygon: He's not enough.
Dialga : Uber.
Palkia : Uber
Giratina: Uber
Deino: Nope.
Zweilous: Slow.
Hydreigon: He's one of the best competitors but Latios is a bicht and took his place.
Let's see what I took out of the pile.
Dragonite, Latios, Salamence, RapeHaxorus.
I needed to kill steels, So Magnezone and Magneton were added.
Magneton didn't even pull his weight, I needed a Steel that can put dents to other steels, so I added Heatran.
Dratini: He's gay and not fully evolved.
Dragonair: Same as above.
Bagon: Same as above.
Shelgon: Too slow and lacks the powah.
Axew: Bleh.
Fraxure: Gñe...
Haxorus: Must have him!! Fuck yeah. He reminds me of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTngBI51gJc
Don't fucking mess with the dragons.
Druddigon: Too slow.
Dragonite: He got the bulk, he got the powah, he got the bitches. Dragonite was an obvious choice.
Altaria: He's weak.
Salamence: Badass attacks, intimidate/moxie, mixed sets, sign me
Latias : It's too defensive for a team like this...
Latios : He's one of the most important dragons.
Rayquaza: Uber.
Gible: No.
Gabite: No.
Garchomp: Y U NO OU.
Reshiram: Uber.
Zekrom: Uber.
Kyurem: Maybe, but that speed...
Kingdra: Your outrages are not enough and I can't rely on always facing drizzle team for you to work.
Vibrava: No.
Flygon: He's not enough.
Dialga : Uber.
Palkia : Uber
Giratina: Uber
Deino: Nope.
Zweilous: Slow.
Hydreigon: He's one of the best competitors but Latios is a bicht and took his place.
Let's see what I took out of the pile.
Dragonite, Latios, Salamence, RapeHaxorus.
I needed to kill steels, So Magnezone and Magneton were added.
Magneton didn't even pull his weight, I needed a Steel that can put dents to other steels, so I added Heatran.
The team at a glance.
*In-depth look*
Dragonite (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- ExtremeSpeed
Why this pokemon?
I needed some things, bulk, speed, powah. Dragonite is extremely bulky with multiscale.
The set
Crap. This is a dragmag team. I don't really need to explain. Rape and destroy with outrage. Often my lead. Fire punch and earthquake are very situational, Outrage rapes, while ExtremeSpeed let me revenge things if the situation need it. 252 Hp over 252 Speed, why? I noticed something, sometimes I just cant out speed things that can pose a serious treat with the Hp investment I survive mostly every attack thanks to multiscale.
Haxorus (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Rivalry
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dual Chop
- Brick Break
Why this pokemon?
Haxorus hits like a fucking truck even without a band. I don't need more.
The set.
Everyone expect a fucking banded one, but noooo. He's already strong enough. Earthquake is great with outrage, Dual chop is useful against sash leas, looking at ya', Smeargle. Brick break, huh, I clicked it once...or twice in my time with this team. But his only reason is to break dual screens which can be a pain to this team. Rivalry over Mold breaker....The power boost of rivalry is sometimes nice, that's all.
Salamence (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd/ 4 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Flamethrower
Why this pokemon?
Salamence sports a nice attack, and Intimidate helps it's bulk. I tried a Moxie one, It worked wonders, sometimes he beat the other team all by itself, but sometimes I just needed to intimidate the like of Terrakion. So I decided to use a Intimidate one.
The set.
This guy must be a dumbass for running Adamant nature with flamethrower.
Yeah, but I can't lower the attack, I can't lower the speed, and I rarely use it, it's the last check to steel types, just used him once, I don't intend to kill them just lowering their HP to a point where someone can take it out is more than enough.
Latios (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Dragon Pulse
- Psyshock
- Surf
- Draco Meteor
Why this pokemon?
Latios is fast bicht, it hits hard and it stops the most dangerous treats treats to this team, He's a must.
The set.
It doesn't matter how much I loved the omnipotent firepower of a specs, modest latios, this one is better for one only reason, Terrakion. With a scarf he can hit and kill every pokemon of the team with these moves: Close combat, Stone edge, X-Scissor. Latios outspeed it and rape him. So yeah, that's pretty much the reason of the scarf.
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd/ 4 Def
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
Why this pokemon?
He's the best steel rapist.
The set.
Hidden power fire for those who try to stop the fury of the dragon. Volt swicht to scout a dragon, thunderbolt is pretty much for those sub-dd Gyarados and those who resist the rest. Flash cannon and Choice Scarf are the most important. Why?, Mamoswine is simply a bicht, it let's me outspeed and KO dumb Mamuts that try to oppose to the dragons.
Heatran (M) @ Air Balloon
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd/ 4 Def
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Stealth Rock
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Roar
Why this pokemon?
I needed some things, phazing, hazards and a decent check to some pokes. Tran accomplished that. This place used to be from that Bignoseguy, Probopass, but he sucked balls, and the other Magnet pullers couldn't get the job done.
The set.
Hazards were necessary for the likes of Dragonite and Volcarona who tries to set up on me, Roar is in there for a same reason. The ballon let me take on treats who would be a pain, like dragonite if the rocks aren't up, at least to take out the multiscale or roar him out. Max speed and Sp. Atk to beat those non-choiced mamoswines.
Defensive Threat list.
Code:Defensive Threats [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0f/248MS.png[/IMG] Tyranitar: [LIST] [*]Specially Defensive - Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d6/Ani479WMS.png[/IMG] Rotom-W: [LIST] [*]Standard - Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d3/Ani598MS.png[/IMG] Ferrothorn: [LIST] [*]Standard - Magnezone traps him unless he's a (BAN ME PLEASE) and run shed shell [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/e4/Ani186MS.png[/IMG] Politoed: [LIST] [*]Defensive -Outrage, Magnezone, too. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3f/Ani472MS.png[/IMG] Gliscor: [LIST] [*]Swords Dance - Latios does the job [*]Substitute + Protect - Latios. [*]AcroBat - Latios [*]Defensive - Latios, goddam. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/03/Ani485MS.png[/IMG] Heatran: [LIST] [*]Specially Defensive -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/77/Ani385MS.png[/IMG] Jirachi: [LIST] [*]Specially Defensive - Magnezone can damage him to a point where a outrage can take him out. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/31/Ani227MS.png[/IMG] Skarmory: [LIST] [*]Physically Defensive Spiker - Magnezone says hi to all his variants. [*]Specially Defensive Spiker - Same as above. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/50/Ani038MS.png[/IMG] Ninetales: [LIST] [*]Specially Defensive - Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/4b/Ani251MS.png[/IMG] Celebi: [LIST] [*]Physically Defensive - Heatran Fire blast. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/81/Ani205MS.png[/IMG] Forretress: [LIST] [*]Physically Defensive Spiker - Magnezone. [*]Specially Defensive Spiker - Magnezone [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d1/Ani130MS.png[/IMG] Gyarados: [LIST] [*]RestTalk - Magnezone can take it. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/f/f8/Ani593MS.png[/IMG] Jellicent: [LIST] [*]Utility Counter - Magnezone, just don't let him will-o-wisp the dragons. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/88/Ani073MS.png[/IMG] Tentacruel: [LIST] [*]Toxic Spikes - Magnezone. Enough outrages can beat it. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/1e/Ani423MS.png[/IMG] Gastrodon: [LIST] [*]Tank -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/88/Ani196MS.png[/IMG] Espeon: [LIST] [*]Dual Screens -Break his dual screens with Haxorus or just plain outrage. [*]Baton Pass - Outrage before it can move. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b5/Ani242MS.png[/IMG] Blissey: [LIST] [*]Support -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/47/Ani134MS.png[/IMG] Vaporeon: [LIST] [*]Wish Support -Magnezone and outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/bb/Ani380MS.png[/IMG] Latias: Latios. [LIST] [*]Support - Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0d/Ani437MS.png[/IMG] Bronzong: [LIST] [*]Tank - Save heatran ballon for it. [*]Dual Screens - Same as above but take out the screens with Haxorus [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/78/Ani260MS.png[/IMG] Swampert: [LIST] [*]Defensive - Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/cd/Ani151MS.png[/IMG] Mew: [LIST] [*]Stallbreaker -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/9d/Ani080MS.png[/IMG] Slowbro: [LIST] [*]Tank - Magnezone [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/bd/Ani195MS.png[/IMG] Quagsire: [LIST] [*]Curse -Don't even let him set up. Outrage till he's death. [*]Specially Defensive - Outrage. [*]Physically Defensive - Latios. [/LIST]
Offensive threat list
Code:Offensive Threats [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0f/248MS.png[/IMG] Tyranitar: [LIST] [*]Choice Band - Outrage [*]Choice Scarf - Outrage [*]Dragon Dance - Don't let him set up. Every member of the team can outrage him/ Hit him for SE damage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d6/Ani479WMS.png[/IMG] Rotom-W: [LIST] [*]Choice Scarf / Specs -Outrage his balls [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/f/f2/212MS.png[/IMG] Scizor: [LIST] [*]Choice Band -Magnezone [*]Swords Dance -Magnezone [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/8a/Ani149MS.png[/IMG] Dragonite: [LIST] [*]Choice Band -Heatran on his balloon [*]Dragon Dance -Have the rocks up, and Heatran can roar it out if he has set up already. [*]Mixed -Outrage [*]Parashuffler -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/e4/Ani186MS.png[/IMG] Politoed: [LIST] [*]Choice Specs / Scarf -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/03/Ani485MS.png[/IMG] Heatran: [LIST] [*]Standard -Magnezone can take it to a point where outrage can KO and if he's not faster than my Tran he can Earthpower for x4 SE damage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/77/Ani385MS.png[/IMG] Jirachi: [LIST] [*]Substitute + Calm Mind / Wish + Calm Mind -Annoying piece of crap. Magnezone can weak it and let other guy clean up. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/65/Ani381MS.png[/IMG] Latios: [LIST] [*]Life Orb -Latios [*]Choice Scarf / Specs -Latios [*]Calm Mind -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3b/Ani579MS.png[/IMG] Reuniclus: [LIST] [*]Calm Mind -Outrage before it sets up. [*]Offensive Trick Room -You little....try to stall the turns shuffling beetween the members. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/ef/Ani612MS.png[/IMG] Haxorus: [LIST] [*]Choice Scarf / Choice Band - Latios [*]Dragon Dance -Don't let him set up. Hit right away. [*]Double Dance -2 Dragon dances and it's game over if he has dragon claw over outrage. Don't let him set up, hit him with all your might. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/50/Ani038MS.png[/IMG] Ninetales: [LIST] [*]Nasty Plot -Outrage [*]Choice Specs -Outrage [*]Special Attacker -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b8/Ani534MS.png[/IMG] Conkeldurr: [LIST] [*]Bulk Up -Latios [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/4b/Ani251MS.png[/IMG] Celebi: [LIST] [*]Nasty Plot Sweeper -Outrage [*]Tinkerbell -Outrage [*]Choice Specs / Choice Scarf -Latios/Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/90/Ani639MS.png[/IMG] Terrakion: [LIST] [*]Double Dance -If he gets a Rock Polish all I can do is intimidate it and try to take a hit then revenge. [*]Choice Scarf / Choice Band - Latios [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d1/Ani130MS.png[/IMG] Gyarados: [LIST] [*]Offensive / Bulky Dragon Dance - Magnezone, Outrage, Latios [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/18/Ani094MS.png[/IMG] Gengar: [LIST] [*]Substitute + Disable / Pain Split -Go right for the attack. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/19/Ani121MS.png[/IMG] Starmie: [LIST] [*]Life Orb -Outrage [*]Rapid Spin -Outrage [*]Choice Specs -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/66/Ani645MS.png[/IMG] Landorus: [LIST] [*]Rock Polish / Swords Dance - Heatran with his baaaallon. [*]Choice Scarf -Latios. [*]Substitute + 3 Attacks -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/74/Ani392MS.png[/IMG] Infernape: [LIST] [*]Mixed Attacker -Latios. [*]Nasty Plot / Swords Dance Booster -Latios [*]Choice Band -Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/08/Ani637MS.png[/IMG] Volcarona: [LIST] [*]Offensive Quiver Dance -Heatran on his ballon for those with a HP Ground [*]Bulky Quiver Dance -The same as the first one [*]Chesto Rest -The same as the one above. [*]Substitute - The same as your mother. Joke. The first one explains it. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d8/Ani462MS.png[/IMG] Magnezone: [LIST] [*]Substitute - Heatran. [*]Choice Scarf - Heatran. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/88/Ani196MS.png[/IMG] Espeon: [LIST] [*]Calm Mind -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/e/e5/Ani373MS.png[/IMG] Salamence: [LIST] [*]Dragon Dance -Try to intimidate him, heatran on his ballon can roar him out [*]Mixed -Latios. [*]Defensive - Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/60/Ani635MS.png[/IMG] Hydreigon: [LIST] [*]Offensive -Outrage [*]Choice Specs / Choice Scarf -Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/7e/Ani286MS.png[/IMG] Breloom: [LIST] [*]Sub Seed -Sack the most useless member for spore then outrage. [*]Sub Punch -The same as above. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/bb/Ani380MS.png[/IMG] Latias: [LIST] [*]Calm Mind -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/2/20/Ani454MS.png[/IMG] Toxicroak: [LIST] [*]Swords Dance -Outrage. [*]Bulk Up -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b0/Ani448MS.png[/IMG] Lucario: [LIST] [*]Swords Dance -Outrage. [*]Nasty Plot -Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/bf/Ani640MS.png[/IMG] Virizion: [LIST] [*]Calm Mind -Outrage [*]Swords Dance -Outrage [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/44/Ani560MS.png[/IMG] Scrafty: [LIST] [*]Dragon Dance -Outrage before it becomes a beast. [*]Bulk Up -Latios, then revenge with someone. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/8e/Ani003MS.png[/IMG] Venusaur: [LIST] [*]Special Growth -Latios. [*]Mixed Growth -Latios. [*]SubSeed -Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/49/Ani376MS.png[/IMG] Metagross: [LIST] [*]Stealth Rock -Heatran on hiiiis ballon [*]Choice Scarf / Choice Band - Heatran on his ballon. [*]Agility - HEATRRRRAN ON HIIIIS BALLOOOOOON. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/f/ff/Ani620MS.png[/IMG] Mienshao: [LIST] [*]All-Out Attacker -Latios. [*]Choice Scarf / Choice Band -Latios. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/50/Ani091MS.png[/IMG] Cloyster: [LIST] [*]Shell Smash -Don't let him set up. Hit him with whoever is out. Everyone can hurt him, then revenge with Dragonite. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/67/Ani473MS.png[/IMG] Mamoswine: [LIST] [*]Physical Attacker -Magnezone. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/15/Ani555MS.png[/IMG] Darmanitan: [LIST] [*]Choice Scarf -Latios. Outrage. [/LIST] [IMG]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0c/Ani641MS.png[/IMG] Tornadus: [LIST] [*]Rain Abuser -Outrage. [/LIST]