Hello everybody! I'm AceStarThe3rd, and I'm going to show you my amazing [semi] stall team that I call
"C-C-C-Crescent Toxicity!!" (yes, the C's included).
This is a team that I have been very successful with, giving me about an 83% win ratio when I use it. It uses some unorthodox Pokemon that are extremely effective in my opinion in today's metagame! So lets get right into it, shall we? =D
C-C-C-C
Charizard, Chansey, Clefable, Cresselia, Tentacruel, Gliscor
Passion's Dream (Cresselia)
@ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpA / 16 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
"C-C-C-Crescent Toxicity!!" (yes, the C's included).
This is a team that I have been very successful with, giving me about an 83% win ratio when I use it. It uses some unorthodox Pokemon that are extremely effective in my opinion in today's metagame! So lets get right into it, shall we? =D
C-C-C-C
Charizard, Chansey, Clefable, Cresselia, Tentacruel, Gliscor
Passion's Dream (Cresselia)
@ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpA / 16 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
"CRESSELIA?!? This guy is a major scrub" is what most of you are likely thinking.
Yes Cresselia seems like a very odd choice for a Pokemon to pick, especially when there's Knock Off's, Scizors, TTars, and Aegislashes running around. However, the reason why Cresselia is the high point of my team is its effectiveness in taking neutral hits, spreading status, and checking specific threats.
With this EV spread, Cresselia is able to take a +2 Jolly Mega Pinsir's Return even after Stealth Rock, among a plethora of other physical attacks. The special attack is to OHKO Landorus after Stealh Rock damage, or a Life Orb recoiled Knock Off. It also can 2HKO Max HP Mega Venu after rocks. Finally, the Special Defense is to avoid a 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump.
The objective is to come in on physical threats, and either status them, status the incoming switch, or just attack them. Moonlight unfortunately is Cresselia's best way of recovering HP. HOWEVER, with the weather nerf, Moonlight is a far more viable move now.
Forms a nice Fairy/Psychic/Normal core with Chansey and Clefable!
Expresso (Tentacruel)
@ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Haze/Sludge Bomb
@ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Haze/Sludge Bomb
"wth, Tentacruel is so outclass, gtfo noob"
Scald is a good STAB move that can give burns, which help with Tenta's lackluster 65 Base Defense. Rapid Spin is a great utility move to assist the team in eliminating hazards. Toxic Spikes is also a great thing against Hyper Offense teams, which usually lack a Poison type. Its also able to help the rest of the team, especially Gliscor and Chansey, stall out other Pokemon. The last move is usually Haze, but can be replaced with Sludge Bomb. Haze is a very helpful move that helps you take care of SubCM Keldeo and CM Clefable, among other things, such as threats that Cresselia T-waved. If you don't like Haze, even though it has very high "save me" potential, you can use Sludge Bomb.
The set maxes HP while having enough defense to take [Choice Banded] Play Roughs and Specs Secret Swords. The Sp.Def is to be able to take a large amount of neutral and resisted special attacks, namely Life Orb Greninja's Dark Pulse. 16 speed is to outspeed base 70s without a +Speed natural, like Bisharp.
Talk It Out (Gliscor)
@ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
@ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
Gliscor is my teams way to deal with other stall teams, Charizard X, and Bisharp. It also has a fantastic Ground immunity, so its a perfect fit!
Knock Off is great with Taunt, eliminating everything slower than Gliscor from being able to recover HP. It also removes Choice Items and Life Orbs from threats so that the other Pokemon can take hits more effectively. Earthquake is STAB, and can do a number to Bisharp and Mega Mawile. Roost restores about 62% of Gliscor's health after Poison Heal. Ice Beams usually become 2HKOs also. Taunt prevents all status moves, including Defog, Stealth Rocks, Set-up moves, healing moves, and other annoying moves.
The 60 speed is to outspeed other Gliscors and Adamant Bisharp.
Passion's Drive (Charizard-Mega-X)
@ Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
YES! Charizard takes the role of my Mega Evolver, being able to Mega Evolve into Charizard X, an S Tier monster. With Charizard X's amazing defensive and offensive typing, it fits very nicely onto this team. It is able to KO an enormous amount of Pokemon, especially late game. Its also able to take Knock Offs!@ Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
Roost is to recover HP taken from Rocks and Flare Blitz Damage. It must be played intelligently, else Charizard is wasted. Dragon Claw and Flare Blitz hit a large amount of Pokemon with neutral damage, and is excellent STAB. Earthquake is able to OHKO Heatran and hit Azumarill with neutral damage. Try not to reveal Earthquake if you see a Heatran, for once it is shown, the Heatran will try to evade Charizard X and be a huge hindrance to the rest of the team.
The EV's max out offensive power while outspeeding base 80s with max speed.
HARMONIX (Chansey)
@ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Seismic Toss
@ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Seismic Toss
This is a sort of self explanatory: Keep everybody alive .
Wish is able to give Cress about 75% of its HP back, while giving everybody else back to almost 100%! Use your Heal Bells with care, as you need them for Cresselia or if Gliscor's Toxic Orb gets Knocked Off!
Forms a nice Fairy/Psychic/Normal core with Cresselia and Clefable!
MAGIC WINX (Clefable)
@ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Protect
- Calm Mind/Flamethrower/Stealth Rock
The last Pokemon on this team is one that is a phenomenal asset: Clefable! Clefable is your generic answer to Dragon, Fighting, and Dark types, while being about to stop set up sweepers with its Unaware ability! Its also a last resort Chansey!@ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Protect
- Calm Mind/Flamethrower/Stealth Rock
Moonblast is your primary STAB which does a ton of damage to Pokemon that are weak to it, even without investment! It also has no immunities, so it can function as its mono attack. Wish is able to give Clefable up to 62% after 2 turns with Leftovers. Its also a good way to help out the rest of the team! Protect is awesome, as it gives Clefable a way to effectively get its HP back with Wish. It also scouts, and works well if Tentacruel's Toxic Spikes manage to inflict a status on the opponent! The last move is very important and subjective, depending on what you feel you need. Calm Mind is a good way to late game sweep, and set up on opponents who are assuming you're Magic Guard. Flamethrower is able to hit Ferrothorn, Mawile, Aegislash, Skarmory, Bisharp, and other steels [bar Heatran] for super effective damage! Stealth Rock is a good move in general, and really can rack up damage with Pokemon that avoid Tentacruel's Toxic Spikes, like Talonflame and Thundrus I!
The EV's are for maximum defensive bulk. Specially Defensive can also work, but Chansey outclasses it, and isn't as effective with Calm Mind.
Forms a nice Fairy/Psychic/Normal core with Chansey and Cresselia!
SO, that is the team! Though it looks questionable on paper, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
If you want to see it in action with me, watch my PS Live with it here!
If you want to see it in action with me, watch my PS Live with it here!
Or here's a replay!
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-127993558
Thanks guys, have fun with it and tell me what you think about it!
Here's an exportable version!
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-127993558
Thanks guys, have fun with it and tell me what you think about it!
Here's an exportable version!
Passion's Dream (Cresselia) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpA / 16 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
Expresso (Tentacruel) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Haze
Talk It Out (Gliscor) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
Passion's Drive (Charizard-Mega-X) @ Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
HARMONIX (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Seismic Toss
MAGIC WINX (Clefable) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Protect
- Calm Mind
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpA / 16 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonlight
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
Expresso (Tentacruel) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Haze
Talk It Out (Gliscor) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 196 Def / 60 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Taunt
Passion's Drive (Charizard-Mega-X) @ Charizardite X
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
HARMONIX (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Seismic Toss
MAGIC WINX (Clefable) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: null Atk
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Protect
- Calm Mind
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