Introduction: Ok guys it's been quite a while since I made a team so now I'm back and I really want to make a 5 star team. The theme of this team is a Heracross sweep since I've been really into Heracross lately like I was with Scizor before. It relies on paralysis support and fast, hard-hitting Pokemon to destroy its counters as well. It's a little bit sloppy, so I really need advice on how to make this team worthy of a 5 star rating!
Metagross@Lum Berry
Adamant Nature
Clear Body
EVs: 208 HP / 76 Atk / 224 SpD
Bullet Punch
Stealth Rock
Earthquake
Meteor Mash
Pretty much your standard lead Gross. I was thinking a Trick lead, but I have no idea about the EV spread of that set. I'm in a dilemma between Leftovers or Occa Berry. Leftovers helps more in the long run, letting Metagross live longer just terrozing everything in sight, but Occa berry lets me take care of Ape or Heatran leads or switch-ins. Bullet Punch is for priority against Gengar/Azelf, Earthquake is mainly there just for coverage with Meteor Mash giving it a reliable STAB move.
Zapdos@Leftovers
Timid Nature
Pressure
EVs: 6 HP/ 252 Spd / 252 SpA
Thunder Wave
Thunderbolt
Hidden Power Grass
Roost
A little twist on the offensive Zapdos. Instead of Roost, which IS an important move to that set, I gave it T-Wave. Why? Simply because Heracross thrives off of paralysis support. The rest of the set is pretty standard though. T-Bolt for Gyarados, HP Ice for Gliscor mainly, but takes care of Dragons equally well, and Heat Wave for Scizor.
PORYGON 2@ Leftovers
Bold Nature
Trace
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpA
Discharge
Magic Coat
Ice Beam
Recover
My counter to anything that plans to set-up on me. If someone sends out a DD/CB Mence, It'll Trace the Intimidate and send it right back at the Mence or Gyara. I also have 2 moves to do some serious damage to them. It also works on Volt Absorb and Flash Fire Pokemon.
Togekiss@Leftovers
Calm Nature
Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 6 Def / 252 SpD
Aura Sphere
Thunder Wave
Roost
Air Slash
The ultimate example of paralysis abuse. This set is terribly annoying to be going up against and it'll put a dent in some key counters for Heracross, like Infernape. Aura Sphere is just an overall reliable attack for things like Weavile. Roost is for some extra healing and bulkiness, and Air Slash is to abuse the hax.
Gengar@ Choice Scarf
Timid Nature
Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spd
Trick
Shadow Ball
Thunderbolt
Hidden Power Ice
Trickgar, one of my favorite Gengar sets. Gengar serves as my revenge killer, being faster than almost any Pokemon out there. Almost nothing resists Ghost/Electric/Ice. I have a big issue with bad accuracy moves like Focus Blast, so I didn't put it. If it's THAT important then I guess I could dump Bolt or HP Ice for it.
Heracross@Leftovers/Life Orb
Jolly Nature
Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Swords Dance
Megahorn
Stone Edge
Close Combat
The star of the show. SD Heracross is rarely used. I originally wanted to use SubSalac, but I thought that this would be more beneficial for a late game sweep. Megahorn is for the unstoppable STAB move, with Close Combat aiding it. Stone Edge is mainly for coverage against annoying flyers like Zapdos and Togekiss. The only thing is I don't know whether to use Life Orb for that extra kick in power, or Lefties for longevity
BENCH POKEMON:
Heatran@Salac Berry
Timid Nature
Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Substitute
Lava Plume
Hidden Power Grass
Earth Power
Ah subtran. Probably my favorite Heatran set out there. I'm using Lava Plume instead of Fire Blast because burn behind a sub is just plain awesome to have. It kinda contradicts my theme of paralysis support, but nevertheless, I hate Fire Blast's accuracy and I love Lava Plume's burn chance. HP Ice is for Gliscor again, although Heatran isn't the best counter. Earth Power is pretty much standard.
Outro: Well that's the team guys. I know it has a lot of weaknesses, so I'll take any advice or comments. I really want this to be a 5 star team, which may be a big challenge, but I'm willing to change whatever I can to make this team awesome! The only thing I request is don't take out Gengar or Heracross as they're 2 of my favorite Pokemon