So after picking this forum name years ago (when I was still a dedicated weeb) I've always meant to try and cobble together a JoJo-themed team. Since I only really play BSS (every now and again), I figured this would be the best format to try and do that. So I’m setting up a themed BSS team for fun, but I’m lacking the teambuilding to figure out what roles I’m missing in a 3v3 meta.
The theme is the Stardust Crusaders, with Lucario (Star) and Blaziken (Magician) as setup sweepers, SubToxic Thundurus (Hermit), bulky Escavalier (Chariot), a Landorus (Fool), and Serperior (Hierophant). At least, that's what I've got right now. Thundurus doesn't have to be SubToxic, I could form a VoltTurn core with Lando, but I lack the experience with BSS teambuilding to tell if that would mesh well with the other picks.
As far as I can tell, Lucario and Lando are great for each other, and both appreciate Thundurus and/or Serperior. Blaziken likes Escavalier and Thundurus/Serp. It’d be tough to make major switches since I’m restricting myself to the theme, although I’d accept Hippo as the Fool and Aegis as Chariot if need be.
I could go full-on HO with the four main mons, with Serp and Escavalier as bulky attackers. Assault Vest Escavalier easily switches into a choiced Lele, and non-specs Lele has a 3.5% chance to 2HKO with HP Fire, and while it’s really only there for the theme, dare I say it might be fun to use? Plus, Overcoat makes it a Spore switch-in, and I'm pretty sure it reliably takes out Amoonguss and Breloom. Leftovers is an option, but I heard it’s not that great in BSS. Also Z. Bug, probably?
I’m seeing a massive fire weakness with only two mons that resist fire, which is an issue. Hippo might be good there over Landorus? I’ll need something for Salamence for sure, might put Ice Punch on Luke and make sure Lando can 1v1 fire-types and Mence? I've seen Thundurus/Serperior/Lucario/Blaziken/Snorlax in BSS teams before, but they were always Japanese and I was never really sure how they all worked together.
Here's what I got so far:
Lucario @ Lucarionite
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Meteor Mash
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
Blaziken @ Firium Z/Blazikenite
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- High Jump Kick
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Serperior ?
Thundurus @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 244 HP / 100 Def / 4 SpA / 36 SpD / 124 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Bold Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Landorus ?
Escavalier @ Assault Vest
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 204 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
- Knock Off?
- Pursuit