Break This Team (Voting)

[Sobi]

approved by scpinion | taken over from Peef Rimgar | adapted from OM Version | amazing banner by Disbelief

Welcome to Break This Team: Monotype Edition! This is a thread where we will take a common team or archetype every week and figure out what can beat it! For the interest of the project in a Monotype environment, there will be one fairly major change to the formula: you can only submit cores for a type which is at a disadvantage vs the type of the team given. For example, I don't want a bunch of Water cores to beat a Fire team, I wanna see what Grass would need to beat it. This is done so that the project is challenging for you guys, and not completely simple.

Rules:

- Don't posts teams or suggestions for teams here please. PM me.
- Cores should consist of 2-3 pokemon which, of course, share a type. You will need to include a short description of what these mons will do to beat the team given (Think RMT pokemon description length). These Pokemon must come from the type's respective viability ranking found here.
- Standard Smogon and forum rules apply.
- Posting phase is from Monday to Friday, while Voting phase is on the weekend. However, I -may start or end a phase earlier or later if I need to.
- A user will feature in the Hall of Fame if they win a round more than 3 times.​

 

[Sobi]

Week 1-10

Week 1

all falls down's HO Steel
Team:
Winner: Betathunder:

Week 2

Twix's Balanced Deoxys-Defense Psychic
Team:
Winner: Mega-Serperior-Z:

Week 3

Anttya's Balanced Flying
Team:
Winner: Anttya:

Week 4

Team:

Winner: Twix:

Week 5

Team:

Winner: Betathunder:

Week 6

Team:

Winner: Shining Yin:

Week 7

Team:

Winner: Zyo:

Week 8

Team:

Winner: Waszap

Week 9

Team:

Winner: Zyo

Week 10

Team:

Winner: SirSkit

Week 11-20

Week 11

Team:

Winner: ???

Week 12

Team: ???
Winner: ???

Week 13

Team: ???
Winner: ???

Week 14

Team: ???
Winner: ???

 

[Sobi]

Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

Nobody :,(

Leaderboard

Betathunder: 2
Rimz: 2
Mega-Serperior-Z: 1
Anttya: 1
Twix: 1
Shining Yin: 1
SirSkit: 1

 

[Sobi]

WEEK 7: VOTING

importable

Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Own Tempo
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Void
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Taunt

Diggersby @ Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Return
- Quick Attack
- Earthquake

Porygon-Z @ Choice Specs
Ability: Download
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Signal Beam

Staraptor @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Double-Edge
- Close Combat
- U-turn

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Transform
-

Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Return
- High Jump Kick
- Power-Up Punch

Options:

Maleovex
MiyoKa
Shining Yin
Confluxx
Trichotomy
Rimz

VOTE FOR 1 CORE

My vote goes to MiyoKa.

 

[Confluxx [Old]]

Rimz

 

[terrors]

trichotomy

 

[zolaski]

Confluxx

(That cores are more or less weak to ditto rofl)

 

[The Diabolic Gift]

Rimz answered Smeargle very well with his Espeon, and Jirachi handles Staraptor well, Gallade-Mega finished it off by help the team a ton, and also ruining the fake out factor of Mega Lopunny. Rimz however didn't really answer ditto amazingly.

Regardless I vote Rimz.

 

[Sobi]

Voting will close in an hour or so, be sure to get in your votes.

 

[Izaya]

Confluxx

 

[Sobi]

ok then thanks for your votes, there was a tie between Rimz and Confluxx, so i had to tie-break. therefore, the winner is...

Rimz! Congrats to you and well done to Confluxx as well as the other participants!

Week 7:

Importable

Gardevoir-Mega (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Substitute

Hoopa-Unbound @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 60 Atk / 196 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Knock Off
- Energy Ball
- Drain Punch
- Thunderbolt

Slowbro (M) @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Grass Knot

Latias @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 72 HP / 184 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Healing Wish

Victini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Blue Flare

Jirachi @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
Careful Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
- U-turn

Many thanks to Confluxx for providing this week's team. Submissions are allowed until Friday and the following types are not allowed to be used:

. If there are any more you think should be added, please send me a PM explaining why. I look forward to the submissions, good luck!

 

[zolaski]

import

Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 92 Def / 64 SpD / 100 Spe
Careful Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Crunch
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 76 Def / 176 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Dazzling Gleam / Heal Bell

Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Knock Off
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Focus Blast

Explanations

Generic Flying Core, but with some gimmicks, like that Bulky Toge set. I prefer RestTalk Gyara to Offensive Sub/Taunt because of calcs ;) Togekiss are also bulky and can check Gardevoir, Hoopa and Victini, and handle Slowbro and Latias. Landorus is here to complete the core and also bring a electric immunity, and a good offensive pressure with Earth Power, Knock Off and Sludge Wave. When Victini is para'd it's easy win, Gyara or Lando finish the game.

Calcs

252 Atk Victini Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 92 Def Mega Gyarados: 202-238 (51.2 - 60.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252 Atk Victini Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 92 Def Mega Gyarados: 136-160 (34.5 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Pixilate Mega Gardevoir Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 64+ SpD Mega Gyarados: 314-372 (79.6 - 94.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (DAMN BULK)
0 SpA Slowbro Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 64+ SpD Mega Gyarados: 120-142 (30.4 - 36%) -- 44.9% chance to 3HKO
184 SpA Life Orb Latias Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 64+ SpD Mega Gyarados: 161-191 (40.8 - 48.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252 SpA Pixilate Mega Gardevoir Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 176 SpD Togekiss: 175-207 (46.7 - 55.3%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
176 SpA Life Orb Hoopa Unbound Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 176 SpD Togekiss: 229-270 (61.2 - 72.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Victini Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 80+ Def Togekiss: 206-244 (55 - 65.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Zap]

Importable

Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Substitute
- Crunch
- Waterfall

Sharpedo @ Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Destiny Bond

Lanturn @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Scald
- Heal Bell
- Toxic

Explanation

Mega gyara is there for the obvious DD setup and then to proceed to sweep by outspeeding everything bar victini and killing with crunch, sharpedo is there for special dark coverage, and it is a little surprise that it is a special set, and is there to pick off threats like mega Gardevoir with Destiny Bond, which it would not be able to 2hk0 with it's moves. Lanturn is there to eat up the Iron Head and Grassknot, thunderwave from both jirachi and slowbro, heal both sharpedo and gyara if they end up getting twaved because of the colburr berry. It is also an amazing pivot because it forces the switch on slowbro, and allows itself momentum on with volt switch, and it also eats up bolt strikes and special attacks thanks to its ability and bulk.

Notable Calcs

Well gyara 1hk0s the entire team with +1 crunch bar slowbro.
+1 252+ Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Crunch vs. 252 HP / 232+ Def Slowbro: 338-398 (85.7 - 101%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
+1 252+ Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Crunch vs. 252 HP / 232+ Def Colbur Berry Slowbro: 169-199 (42.8 - 50.5%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO

Sharpedo doesnt do as well, but does a decent chunk
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Colbur Berry Slowbro: 175-208 (44.4 - 52.7%) -- 23.8% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 351-416 (89 - 105.5%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Hydro Pump vs. 16 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gardevoir: 160-188 (56.9 - 66.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Hoopa Unbound: 165-195 (54.8 - 64.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Jirachi: 221-265 (54.7 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

Lanturn's
0 SpA Lanturn Volt Switch vs. 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro: 140-168 (35.5 - 42.6%) -- 91.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

[Sobi]

reserving M-Gyara + Landorus + togekiss

please remember to complete this

 

[Dece1t]

Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Taunt

Latias-Mega (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 84 Def / 176 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stored Power
- Tailwind
- Calm Mind
- Roost

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 32 SpA / 224 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Outrage
- Ice Beam
- Fusion Bolt
- Iron Head

This core, Hydreigon especially, can completely wreck this team. Taunt Hydreigon can prevent Mew from setting up hazards, which is gonna be especially useful for Kyurem so it can switch in and out with ease without worrying about SR. Mega Latias is the key player here to this core working, not only is it an incredibly bulky set up sweeper, but it can set up tailwind, so it and/or Hydreigon can wreck complete havoc. Kyurem was added seeing the core was weak to Hoopa-U, I needed someone who could check it.

 

[Sobi]

time to start voting then, vote for one core and don't vote for yourself

submissions:

MiyoKa

Waszap

Dece1t

​

remember that 2 mon cores are allowed, you don't have to post 3 mon cores.

voting ends sunday.

 

[terrors]

Waszap

 

[Dece1t]

MiyoKa

 

[Izaya]

zap

 

[zolaski]

Miyoka Stun

 

[Zap]

Stun

 

[Seo.]

Dece1t

 

[Tyke]

Wazsap

 

[Sobi]

there was a tie-breaker between waszap and dece1t so i had to tiebreak, so Waszap is the winner!

Tie-Breaker

Week 8:

Importable

Alomomola @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
- Mirror Coat

Azumarill @ Leftovers
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Toxic
- Perish Song
- Protect
- Scald

Lanturn @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Def / 216 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Heal Bell
- Scald
- Volt Switch
- Toxic

Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Acid Spray
- Toxic Spikes

Quagsire @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Recover
- Toxic
- Scald
- Counter

Empoleon @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Roar

Deadline for submissions is Friday 24th and the following types cannot be used:

. If there are any others you think should be added to this list, please PM me. Good luck!

 

[Seo.]

Sets

Charizard-Mega-Y @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Roost

Zapdos @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 76 SpA / 180 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch/Discharge
- Toxic
- Roost
- Defog

Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
- Calm Mind

Description

Charizards Drought provides extra power for his Fire Blast, allows solar beam to hit in one turn AND weakens water-type attacks, what more do you want from that to counter this water team. Zapdos Volt Switch allows it to have momentum and switch in to Landorus and Charizard, also doing decent damage, the Defog which is pretty standard prevents its team to get affected by the hazards and the toxic is to wear down the bulky mons. CM Landorus basically cripples the hell outta his team, after one CM theres no switch-ins and it OHKOS Empoleon, Lanturn, Tentacruel

Calcs

252+ SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 104 HP / 156 SpD Alomomola: 476-562 (95.7 - 113%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

252+ SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 40 HP / 216+ SpD Lanturn: 296-350 (73.8 - 87.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Empoleon: 328-385 (88.1 - 103.4%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tentacruel: 289-343 (79.3 - 94.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Quagsire: 321-380 (81.4 - 96.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 40+ SpD Azumarill: 239-282 (59.1 - 69.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 104 HP / 156 SpD Alomomola: 325-383 (65.3 - 77%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 40 HP / 216+ SpD Lanturn: 406-478 (101.2 - 119.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO