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Doubles Teambuilding Competition - Week 69 - GAME OVER
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With a point lead, Team 6 by Silverwhiteblue takes the week! Runner-up is Team 1 by Roxer!
New week, new core! This time we have:
Mega Metagross + Blaziken - They're two very cool Gen 3 Pokemon that have decent synergy with each other. Obviously, Landorus-T and Talonflame can pose a problem, but they're still pretty cool regardless. Checkmater75 is a nerd and suggested this so yeah!
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New week, new core! This time we have:
Mega Metagross + Blaziken - They're two very cool Gen 3 Pokemon that have decent synergy with each other. Obviously, Landorus-T and Talonflame can pose a problem, but they're still pretty cool regardless. Checkmater75 is a nerd and suggested this so yeah!
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SO META(Metagross HO)
I started with Metagross and Blaziken. I added Rotom-Wash to check Landorus and Talonflame. I added Virizion to improve my Rain matchup. I added Landorus because any DOU team needs a Landorus. Finally I added Hydreigon for its good set of resistances and its ability to scare off Aegislash and opposing Hydreigon.
The Special Attack investment on Rotom allows it to OHKO 252 HP Mega Charizard Y with the Expert Belt.
The rest of the spreads are standard.
Replays:
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/doublesou-304238042
s/o to Stratos and qsns for thinking my profile picture is porn
The Special Attack investment on Rotom allows it to OHKO 252 HP Mega Charizard Y with the Expert Belt.
The rest of the spreads are standard.
Replays:
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/doublesou-304238042
s/o to Stratos and qsns for thinking my profile picture is porn
Metagross @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Rotom-Wash @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 84 HP / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Virizion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Sunny Day
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Rotom-Wash @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 84 HP / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Virizion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Sunny Day
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
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Going to go through my 4 other pokemon and why they benefit this week's core.
Swampert fills two important roles; first it walls thundy and secondly adds wide guard support. Earth Power is nice to take out Jirachi so Metagross can hit Kyurem or Diancie or what ever other guy its redirecting. It does well vs LandoT was well.
Here is a cool serp set. It has a nice move pool and I think a lot of people will start trying other sets with it rather than typical max SpA and dragon pulse, leaf storm, ect. So with tuant and glare I use 252hp rather than 252spa since leaf storm boosts its spa up. Glare is cool to para ground types and being grass it gets around amoonguss rage powder. While being a big threat to Diancie and taunting Jirachi.
Up to here I feel like I have sufficient checks and counters for THALK, Diancie teams, Kyurem, Heatran, Aegi, Rain, Trick room, and most other common threats.
What I am lacking is ground immune, another Talon check, and I am weak to sun aside from stone edge Blaziken.
Cress can do well in the sun with her moonlight and Calm Minds. Getting some calm minds up allows her to become a target while my other guys can go really offensive. She is obviously great to take hit when needed as well. I run Ice Beam to take out other LandoT and a more offensive set with expert belt, but may change to goggles, but haven't felt the need to yet.
Lando my other ground immune checks the talonflames and charizards. I am going with knock off over super power because I dont feel the need for 3 fighting moves and I want a strong dark move to hit trick room setters.
Swampert fills two important roles; first it walls thundy and secondly adds wide guard support. Earth Power is nice to take out Jirachi so Metagross can hit Kyurem or Diancie or what ever other guy its redirecting. It does well vs LandoT was well.
Here is a cool serp set. It has a nice move pool and I think a lot of people will start trying other sets with it rather than typical max SpA and dragon pulse, leaf storm, ect. So with tuant and glare I use 252hp rather than 252spa since leaf storm boosts its spa up. Glare is cool to para ground types and being grass it gets around amoonguss rage powder. While being a big threat to Diancie and taunting Jirachi.
Up to here I feel like I have sufficient checks and counters for THALK, Diancie teams, Kyurem, Heatran, Aegi, Rain, Trick room, and most other common threats.
What I am lacking is ground immune, another Talon check, and I am weak to sun aside from stone edge Blaziken.
Cress can do well in the sun with her moonlight and Calm Minds. Getting some calm minds up allows her to become a target while my other guys can go really offensive. She is obviously great to take hit when needed as well. I run Ice Beam to take out other LandoT and a more offensive set with expert belt, but may change to goggles, but haven't felt the need to yet.
Lando my other ground immune checks the talonflames and charizards. I am going with knock off over super power because I dont feel the need for 3 fighting moves and I want a strong dark move to hit trick room setters.
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 80 Atk / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Superpower
- Overheat
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Swampert @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 204 HP / 52 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Wide Guard
- Protect
Cresselia @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Moonlight
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Serperior @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Taunt
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 80 Atk / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Superpower
- Overheat
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Swampert @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 204 HP / 52 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Wide Guard
- Protect
Cresselia @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Moonlight
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Serperior @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Taunt
- Protect
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Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Substitute
- Zen Headbutt
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 30 Atk / 30 Def
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Hoopa-Unbound @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Hyperspace Hole
- Gunk Shot
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Rotom-Wash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 120 SpA / 120 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Kyurem-Black @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 108 HP / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Substitute
- Zen Headbutt
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 30 Atk / 30 Def
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Hoopa-Unbound @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Hyperspace Hole
- Gunk Shot
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Rotom-Wash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 120 SpA / 120 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Kyurem-Black @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 108 HP / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Protect
metagross+blaziken is the core of the week, thus my 2 starting pokemon. substitute metagross gets subs on many things, and blaziken covers heatran for it to not fear heatwaves. blaziken has hp ice to ohko lando-t once outsped, removing one of this core's counters. hoopa unbound synergises with both quite well, and appreciates lando, keldeo and such out, while beating psychics for metagross and just boping things. its good under trick room as well. landorus therian and rotom wash check talonflame and landorus-therian, with intimidate to help. kyurem is there because a strong dragon is almost always apreciated.
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Kingdra @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Kingdra @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Ok I originally built a cool team with Azumarill that had a nice Fairy-Steel-Dragon + FWG composition but when I went to look at the frameworks to get more insipiration it turned out exactly like finally's team so I couldn't use it. Upon that realization, I went looking for other offensive Water-types to use, Rotom-W is lame so I chose Kingdra. Kingdra out of rain is p garb so I replaced Kyub with Politoed for Drizzle and etc. So tahdah I ended up this team which is OK I guess.
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/doublesou-304303501
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/doublesou-304273981
rofkeks
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/doublesou-304273981
rofkeks
Standard Mega Metagross w/ Bullet Punch bc I like the priority. Blaziken with enough SpA to OHKO Aegislash. Next I add the ultimate Lando T counter Milotic. Next I add a sick Talonflame counter/Tailwind setter/Wide guard user Aerodactyl. Next I add Eelektross bc it does some crazy shit idk. Next I felt it needed a dragon so I added Hydreigon with the much needed EP. Team is cash as shown by replays above. Beat 2 good players. No bad matchups. Undefeated in tours. Probably will be seen in SPL.
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Milotic @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SpA / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Icy Wind
- Recover
- Protect
Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Slide
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Eelektross @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power
- Protect
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Milotic @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SpA / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Icy Wind
- Recover
- Protect
Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Slide
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Eelektross @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power
- Protect
So Megagross Mega is a cool af core with Blaziken but it faces a few problems. It's latios weak, weak to waters, weak to talonflame. The rest of the team tries to cover for this issue. Thundurus/Gyarados are both good Talonflame checks, Gyarados twave spam is generally good for beating opposing dragons, Amoonguss is nice redirection for facing waters
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 92 Atk / 84 Def / 84 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 92 Atk / 84 Def / 84 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
so my team is like check's but i promise i didnt copy him TRUST
deomouto (Metagross) @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
deosama (Hydreigon) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
angry deo (Gyarados) @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Double-Edge
- Stone Edge
high deo (Amoonguss) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
baby deo (Blaziken) @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
catface deo (Landorus-Therian) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
deosama (Hydreigon) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
angry deo (Gyarados) @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Double-Edge
- Stone Edge
high deo (Amoonguss) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
baby deo (Blaziken) @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
catface deo (Landorus-Therian) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
blaziken evs kill a lot of stuff TRUST.
toxic on amoong is because i autolose to cm cress
toxic on amoong is because i autolose to cm cress
Votin' blaze it kids
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Team 1
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Rotom-Wash @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 84 HP / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Virizion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Sunny Day
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Rotom-Wash @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 84 HP / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Virizion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Sunny Day
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
I started with Metagross and Blaziken. I added Rotom-Wash to check Landorus and Talonflame. I added Virizion to improve my Rain matchup. I added Landorus because any DOU team needs a Landorus. Finally I added Hydreigon for its good set of resistances and its ability to scare off Aegislash and opposing Hydreigon.
The Special Attack investment on Rotom allows it to OHKO 252 HP Mega Charizard Y with the Expert Belt.
The rest of the spreads are standard.
The Special Attack investment on Rotom allows it to OHKO 252 HP Mega Charizard Y with the Expert Belt.
The rest of the spreads are standard.
Team 2
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 80 Atk / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Superpower
- Overheat
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Swampert @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 204 HP / 52 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Wide Guard
- Protect
Cresselia @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Moonlight
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Serperior @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Taunt
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 80 Atk / 176 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Superpower
- Overheat
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Swampert @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 204 HP / 52 Def / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Wide Guard
- Protect
Cresselia @ Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Moonlight
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Serperior @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Taunt
- Protect
Going to go through my 4 other pokemon and why they benefit this week's core.
Swampert fills two important roles; first it walls thundy and secondly adds wide guard support. Earth Power is nice to take out Jirachi so Metagross can hit Kyurem or Diancie or what ever other guy its redirecting. It does well vs LandoT was well.
Here is a cool serp set. It has a nice move pool and I think a lot of people will start trying other sets with it rather than typical max SpA and dragon pulse, leaf storm, ect. So with tuant and glare I use 252hp rather than 252spa since leaf storm boosts its spa up. Glare is cool to para ground types and being grass it gets around amoonguss rage powder. While being a big threat to Diancie and taunting Jirachi.
Up to here I feel like I have sufficient checks and counters for THALK, Diancie teams, Kyurem, Heatran, Aegi, Rain, Trick room, and most other common threats.
What I am lacking is ground immune, another Talon check, and I am weak to sun aside from stone edge Blaziken.
Cress can do well in the sun with her moonlight and Calm Minds. Getting some calm minds up allows her to become a target while my other guys can go really offensive. She is obviously great to take hit when needed as well. I run Ice Beam to take out other LandoT and a more offensive set with expert belt, but may change to goggles, but haven't felt the need to yet.
Lando my other ground immune checks the talonflames and charizards. I am going with knock off over super power because I dont feel the need for 3 fighting moves and I want a strong dark move to hit trick room setters.
Up to here I feel like I have sufficient checks and counters for THALK, Diancie teams, Kyurem, Heatran, Aegi, Rain, Trick room, and most other common threats.
What I am lacking is ground immune, another Talon check, and I am weak to sun aside from stone edge Blaziken.
Cress can do well in the sun with her moonlight and Calm Minds. Getting some calm minds up allows her to become a target while my other guys can go really offensive. She is obviously great to take hit when needed as well. I run Ice Beam to take out other LandoT and a more offensive set with expert belt, but may change to goggles, but haven't felt the need to yet.
Lando my other ground immune checks the talonflames and charizards. I am going with knock off over super power because I dont feel the need for 3 fighting moves and I want a strong dark move to hit trick room setters.
Team 3
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Substitute
- Zen Headbutt
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 30 Atk / 30 Def
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Hoopa-Unbound @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Hyperspace Hole
- Gunk Shot
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Rotom-Wash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 120 SpA / 120 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Kyurem-Black @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 108 HP / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Substitute
- Zen Headbutt
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 30 Atk / 30 Def
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Hoopa-Unbound @ Life Orb
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Hyperspace Hole
- Gunk Shot
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 44 HP / 252 Atk / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Rotom-Wash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 120 SpA / 120 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Kyurem-Black @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 108 HP / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
Modest Nature
- Substitute
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Protect
metagross+blaziken is the core of the week, thus my 2 starting pokemon. substitute metagross gets subs on many things, and blaziken covers heatran for it to not fear heatwaves. blaziken has hp ice to ohko lando-t once outsped, removing one of this core's counters. hoopa unbound synergises with both quite well, and appreciates lando, keldeo and such out, while beating psychics for metagross and just boping things. its good under trick room as well. landorus therian and rotom wash check talonflame and landorus-therian, with intimidate to help. kyurem is there because a strong dragon is almost always apreciated.
Team 4
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Kingdra @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
- Superpower
Kingdra @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Muddy Water
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Icy Wind
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Ok I originally built a cool team with Azumarill that had a nice Fairy-Steel-Dragon + FWG composition but when I went to look at the frameworks to get more insipiration it turned out exactly like finally's team so I couldn't use it. Upon that realization, I went looking for other offensive Water-types to use, Rotom-W is lame so I chose Kingdra. Kingdra out of rain is p garb so I replaced Kyub with Politoed for Drizzle and etc. So tahdah I ended up this team which is OK I guess.
Team 5
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Milotic @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SpA / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Icy Wind
- Recover
- Protect
Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Slide
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Eelektross @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power
- Protect
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 84 Atk / 172 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Overheat
- Superpower
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Milotic @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SpA / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Icy Wind
- Recover
- Protect
Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rock Slide
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Wide Guard
Eelektross @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Modest Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power
- Protect
Standard Mega Metagross w/ Bullet Punch bc I like the priority. Blaziken with enough SpA to OHKO Aegislash. Next I add the ultimate Lando T counter Milotic. Next I add a sick Talonflame counter/Tailwind setter/Wide guard user Aerodactyl. Next I add Eelektross bc it does some crazy shit idk. Next I felt it needed a dragon so I added Hydreigon with the much needed EP. Team is cash as shown by replays above. Beat 2 good players. No bad matchups. Undefeated in tours. Probably will be seen in SPL.
Team 6
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 92 Atk / 84 Def / 84 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
- Protect
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Protect
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 92 Atk / 84 Def / 84 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Thunder Wave
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Amoonguss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
So Megagross Mega is a cool af core with Blaziken but it faces a few problems. It's latios weak, weak to waters, weak to talonflame. The rest of the team tries to cover for this issue. Thundurus/Gyarados are both good Talonflame checks, Gyarados twave spam is generally good for beating opposing dragons, Amoonguss is nice redirection for facing waters
Team 7
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Double-Edge
- Stone Edge
Amoonguss @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 16 HP / 240 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm
- Protect
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Tailwind
- Protect
Gyarados @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Double-Edge
- Stone Edge
Amoonguss @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
Blaziken @ Life Orb
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 168 Atk / 88 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Overheat
- Low Kick
- Stone Edge
- Protect
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-turn
blaziken evs kill a lot of stuff TRUST.
toxic on amoong is because i autolose to cm cress
toxic on amoong is because i autolose to cm cress
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Team 5
Team 1