Monotype Ice Monotype

This is my first monotype so probably it has a lot of failures. The initial idea is use Glaceon, so I built this team around him, but testing the team I have seen that I need a rapid spinner. I think in Avalugg and Cloyster, but if one of them enter in the team, Glaceon should go out, and I don't want it.

Ice Monotype members
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Glaceon Physicall Wall
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Bold Nature Ability: Ice Body @ Rocky Helmet
EVs: 252 HP , 252 Def , 6 SpAtk
Moveset: Blizzard, Healing Bell, Protect, Wish
The strategy objective is support the team with helaing bell and wish. He also can defeat some pokémon with Blizzar because in hail never fails and Glaceon has 130 base points in SpAtk. Wish + Protect to heal himself. I think in change Healing Bell for Shadow Ball, but Toxic is so dangerous for Walrein.

Walrein Mixed Wall
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Calm Nature Ability: Ice Body @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP , 128 Def , 128 SpDef
Moveset: Blizzard, Surf, Aqua Ring, Stockpile
Walrein has an excelent defenses that make him a really good wall. His first move must be Aqua Ring in order to restore a lot of HP in every turn thanks to leftovers and hail. Sotckpile boost both defenses and helps Walrein to resist more in battle. Blizzard and Surf to hit with STAB.

Aurorus Special Sweeper and Leader
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Modest Nature Ability: Snow Warning @ Icy Rock
EVs: 252 HP , 252 SpAtk , 4 SpDef
Moveset: Freeze-Dry, Ancient Power, Flash Cannon, Earth Power
Aurorus is the leader of this team because is completly necessary to set the hail. He can be the leader of the team because have a moveset with good cover and an acceptable SpDef.

Mamoswine Physicall Sweeper
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Jolly Nature Ability: Thick Fat @ Life Orb
EVs: 4 HP , 252 Atk , 252 Spe
Moveset: Earthquake, Rock Slide, Superpower, Icicle Crash
The classic physicall swepper, I think it isn't neccesary to explain the strategy.

Abomasnow Physicall Sweeper
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Adamant Nature Ability: Snow Warning @ Abomasnowite
EVs: 252 HP , 252 Atk , 4 Spe
Moveset: Ice Shard, Wood Hammer, Leech Seed, Protect
Leech Seed + Protect to restore HP and damage the enemy helped for the hail. Wood Hammer is the strongest attack powered for STAB. Ice Shard as priority attack can broke Focus Sash thanks to the hail. His ability helps to kepp the weather.

Froslass Special Sweeper
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Timid Nature Ability: Cursed Body @ Focus Sash
EVs: 4 HP , 252 Atk , 252 Spe
Moveset: Blizzard, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Destiny Bond
The strategy is easy, attack with strong moves and when I predict that the enemy is going to defeat Frosslas, I use Destiny Bond because thanks to his good speed, she can attack first and defeat the enemy too.

The biggest problems of this team are the steel type pokemon and the stealth rock. My worst enemy with this team is Ferrothorn, because I haven't got fire and Mamoswine is easily defeated with Leech Seed and Power Whip. The Stealth Rock breaks Froslass' Focus Sash and destroy her strategy, this is because I think in a rapid spinner, but I want keep Glaceon in the team.
 
Couple things about ice needs couples things this team lacks
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    As a physical wall Glaceon is outclassed by Avalugg. Since this is an Ice team and this team lacks means of hazard control which Avalugg provides in Rapid Spin which Glaceon does not provide. It also has recover which can help keep Avalugg healthy. It's a must on almost every ice team and is very physically bulk as well.
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    The team lacks a Scizor check with the current Walrein set. I recommend a Stalrein > Choice Specs Walrein this provides you with a Scizor check with Hidden Power Fire which the team lacks. Also I recommend Thick Fat>Ice Body because of how weak the team is to fire type spefically Mega Charizard-Y and it gives you "resistance" to fire types
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    - The current set doesn't use Aurorus' main niche in Monotype which is being a suicide Lead. Sucide Lead Aurorus> Offensive Aurorus. With change it provides the team with much needed Stealth Rock support and a very Good anti Lead with Focus Sash item. It has encore which is good against other leads.
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    Just add a brief explanation on it otherwise it's fine
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    There are 2 different ways to go about changing this set. Either Swords Dance of Mixed Wallbreaker> Leech Seed Protect. The mixed wallbreaker set allows you to break certain Pokemon such as Skarmory that try to switch in into to Abomasnow. The Swords Dance set is more of a physical sweeper like the description says. Also a minor change before Mega Evolution Soundproof> Snow Warning because it makes you immune to some moves and you gain Snow Warning upon Mega Evolution.
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    The team lacks s way of Speed control and doesn't use the best Pokemon on Ice in Kyurem-Black. So Froslass>Choice Scarf Kyurem-B. This allows you to check Charizard-Y among others. It also provides a Mixed attacker if Sword Dance Abomasnow is chosen. Kyurem-B is an overall must and is probally the best Pokemon Ice has to offer.
Hope I helped and Good Luck
Avalugg @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Avalanche
- Recover
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake

Walrein @ Choice Specs
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
- Hidden Power [Fire]

Aurorus @ Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave

Abomasnow @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 8 HP / 68 Atk / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Mild Nature
- Blizzard
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
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Abomasnow @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Ice Beam
- Outrage
- Fusion Bolt
- Dragon Claw
 
Sorry for what might be a dumb question, Numero13, but why does Frosslass have so many EV's in attack? Should that be special attack?
 
Couple things about ice needs couples things this team lacks
  • 471.png
    --->
    713.png
    As a physical wall Glaceon is outclassed by Avalugg. Since this is an Ice team and this team lacks means of hazard control which Avalugg provides in Rapid Spin which Glaceon does not provide. It also has recover which can help keep Avalugg healthy. It's a must on almost every ice team and is very physically bulk as well.
  • 365.png
    The team lacks a Scizor check with the current Walrein set. I recommend a Stalrein > Choice Specs Walrein this provides you with a Scizor check with Hidden Power Fire which the team lacks. Also I recommend Thick Fat>Ice Body because of how weak the team is to fire type spefically Mega Charizard-Y and it gives you "resistance" to fire types
  • 699.png
    - The current set doesn't use Aurorus' main niche in Monotype which is being a suicide Lead. Sucide Lead Aurorus> Offensive Aurorus. With change it provides the team with much needed Stealth Rock support and a very Good anti Lead with Focus Sash item. It has encore which is good against other leads.
  • 473.png
    Just add a brief explanation on it otherwise it's fine
  • 460-mega.png
    There are 2 different ways to go about changing this set. Either Swords Dance of Mixed Wallbreaker> Leech Seed Protect. The mixed wallbreaker set allows you to break certain Pokemon such as Skarmory that try to switch in into to Abomasnow. The Swords Dance set is more of a physical sweeper like the description says. Also a minor change before Mega Evolution Soundproof> Snow Warning because it makes you immune to some moves and you gain Snow Warning upon Mega Evolution.
  • 478.png
    --->
    646-black.png
    The team lacks s way of Speed control and doesn't use the best Pokemon on Ice in Kyurem-Black. So Froslass>Choice Scarf Kyurem-B. This allows you to check Charizard-Y among others. It also provides a Mixed attacker if Sword Dance Abomasnow is chosen. Kyurem-B is an overall must and is probally the best Pokemon Ice has to offer.
Hope I helped and Good Luck
Avalugg @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Avalanche
- Recover
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake

Walrein @ Choice Specs
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
- Hidden Power [Fire]

Aurorus @ Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Encore
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave

Abomasnow @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 8 HP / 68 Atk / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Mild Nature
- Blizzard
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
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Abomasnow @ Abomasite
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Ice Beam
- Outrage
- Fusion Bolt
- Dragon Claw
Thank you so much for your comment, you have helped me a lot. I have two comments about your suggestions. The first is I know that Avalugg can give more things to the team than Glaceon, but I want to keep him in the team. The second thing is about B-Kyurem, the problem is that I prefer don't use legendaries and it's very diffucult to get a competitive Kyurem in the 3DS games.
 
Thank you so much for your comment, you have helped me a lot. I have two comments about your suggestions. The first is I know that Avalugg can give more things to the team than Glaceon, but I want to keep him in the team. The second thing is about B-Kyurem, the problem is that I prefer don't use legendaries and it's very diffucult to get a competitive Kyurem in the 3DS games.

Which changes do you think you will go with? I like the idea of Stalrein.
 
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