Introduction
This is my first underused team, and it could use a bit of help. It is a defensive team, and it focuses on utilizing toxic stall and entry hazards. It aims to weaken the opponent's pokemon, opening an opportunity for Porygon2 to sweep.
At a Glance
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The Team
Item: Leftovers
Trait: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Softboiled
- U-turn
Mew is usually my lead, and it sets up my stealth rocks. Maximum speed investment is for out-speeding other leads and taunting, while setting up my rocks on the switch. If the opponent sends out something threatening, then I u-turn out of there. This set is like the old 4th gen lead set, with softboiled over explosion due to the nerf.
Item: Light Clay
Trait: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SDef / 4 Spd
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- U-turn
- Roost
- Light Screen
- Reflect
Xatu is a great addition to my team, mainly because of the ability magic bounce. She sets up my screens and roosts off any damage without getting taunted, and u-turns out to another pokemon. I have a taunt user, a spinner, and a Xatu because sometimes mew is out-sped, the opponent has a spin-blocker, or Xatu is taken down before they lay entry hazards down.
Item: Leftovers
Trait: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
Umbreon is my cleric and wall. He provides wish and heal bell support for the team, and can also toxic stall if I cannot get a safe switch into another pokemon. Payback is not on this set, because it is generally never used by me, because Umbreon has a low attack stat with no investment, and even though i will be moving last most of the time, the damage isn't great, and protect can let me take my own wishes and also toxic stall, having more use than payback.
Item: Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
Hitmontop is my spinner, and he also gives my team a form of priority. I usually switch him in on a physical attacker for intimidate, and use rapid spin on the switch. Close combat is a powerful stab attack that puts a dent on pokemon that don't resist it, and sucker punch can stop boosted sweepers at low health.
Item: Eviolite
Trait: Download
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SAtk
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
Porygon2 is one of the best members of my team, with eviolite turning into a very bulky sweeper. I switch him in on physically defensive pokemon for the download boost, and sweep while taking very little damage from non-fighting move attacks. However, the lack of leftovers can hurt when i am poisoned or burned, which is easy to accomplish considering Porygon2's low speed.
Item: Leftovers
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Roar
Nidoqueen is an important member of the team, mainly for toxic spikes. I use Nidoqueen over Nidoking because she is generally more defensive, and is a more reliable toxic spikes user. The attacking moves are there for taking advantage of her great new ability, and roar is used over dragon tail for the ability to break subs.