Changes will be in Blue and Red.
I took a dare one of my fellow friends gave me. Make a team with a Pokemon Sprite Generator. This was the result from generating one OU-UU Pokemon at a time. When I looked at it some more it had some type of promise. It had a spinner, spin blocker, and three potential sweepers. A good start so far!
After slightly testing it, I saw Raikou wasn't really helping the team, but I wanted to keep the synergy within the team. I chose a Special Orientated Expert Belt Electivire. I also switch the DD mence to a Mixmence. So far so good.
I really liked the Electivire, and it pulled of some sweeping. But, after more battles, I saw that starmie wasn't a very good lure to Electivire. Seeing as how starmie isn't only weak to electric. I decided to put in Gyarados. Now I can surely differentiate whether or not an electric or rock attack is coming to predict on, but I also got rid of my spinner and added another rocks weak pokemon...
Wow, was Gyarados a fantastic sweeper. It felt like it really suited me. So, next I saw Spiritomb wasn't holding its own with the team, and since I have two spin blockers, I replaced him with a Spinner. Forretress. It can lay down SR and both types of spikes. Plus, Rapid Spin.
Next, I felt like Cobalion wasn't doing a good enough job, and I felt as though I can't send in every threatened attack to Forretress. So, I replaced my Cobalion with Heatran. Heatran can take any fire type attack aimed at Forretress. I also had a reliable Stealth Rocks Layer, and I gave the other entry hazards to Forretress.
After testing, and some research, I found there was a better overall electric absorber, and Special Attacker, Jolteon. With timid and Choice Specs, it's speed and special attack reach enormous heights. It also keeps my momentum going on the team with a specs Volt Switch.
After that last testing I decided I lacked a revenge killer, and Salamence wasn't really working out right. The only thing it was doing was giving me another Intimidate Pokemon. So, I added a Scarfed Landorus. It added a solid revenge killer, and it gives me a version of Volt-Turn not commonly seen.
After looking at the team for a while, I saw my two major sweepers, Jolteon, and Gyarados, can really benefit from rain. So, I plopped Politoed in place of Heatran. Then, I replaced Forretress for Ferrothorn. It does the same job minus the rapid spinning. This posed a problem for my Gyarados. I had to change that.
Strange how things come back in the weirdest ways. So once again I added the Rain abusing Rapid Spinning Torrent, Starmie. With this team i have made it the highest I've ever peaked, even though a lot of people have gotten higher.
After yet more testing, and some helpful tips from the raters below, I noticed how I don't handle DD Terrakion that well. To solve this I added Defensive Celebi, and Bulky SD Scizor. These two help so much against some of my main threats like Reuniclus and Terrakion. Unfortunately this opened me with a Ghost or Dark weakness and only one resist. So next I found a new spinner.
After this addition, my team seemed so much better. A reliable rapid spinner, plus toxic spikes to help win weather wars. It also had great synergy with celebi and got rid of those weaknesses i had, but added a ground weakness which I only had two switch ins. Also Jolteon was kind of lagging the team behind because the only electric attacks aimed are from Rotom-W.
Next, I added Gastrodon. A Specd Gastrodon. The ultimate Rotom-W counter in my eyes. The only attack Rotom-W can carry that hurts me is Hidden Power Ice, which doesn't hurt that much. then go out on my prediction and strike! After all of these additions, I feel this has been my team at its finest. So, without further ado, the team!
Politoed (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Hypnosis
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Perish Song
Politoed. What other weather inducer can double status inflict and stop sweeps? Oh wait, Ninetales. But, with this team, Politoed is the preferred weather of choice. It lets my pokemon have 100% accurate Thunder, Boosts my water type moves, and halves any fire attacks! I enjoy using the Bulky Toed over the Choiced ones because it in general lasts longer in my opinion. Ice Beam is there to hit Dragon types from continuing its sweep. A CB / +1 max attack Adamant Dragonite does Max: 337 Hp, Avg: 310 Hp, Min: 286 Hp. This means if something is killed by outrage I can send in full health politoed to take a hit and bounce back an ice beam even after Stealth Rocks damage.(I'm pretty sure) Hypnosis is there to cripple one of my opponents Pokemon because nobody like a sleeping Pokemon. Scald for my main STAB move. And, last but not least, Perish Song. I never understood how this move worked until it saved me in a match one time. It helps me stop enemy Pokemon from sweeping, or, at least, sweeping my whole team. only down side to using rain is that any water attacks aimed at my Volt-Turn combo OHKOs them to no end.
Gyarados (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 156 HP / 72 Atk / 96 Def / 184 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Bounce
Wow, is this Pokemon underestimated. Once i get my opponent with an intimidate and get a sub up, its sweeping time. After +2 a STAB Waterfall can KO a lot of pokemon that would otherwise switch in, take the hit, and KO Gyarados in return. These Pokemon barring Slowbro, Jellicent, Defensive Politoed, etc. Gyarados has been my favorite sweeper since 4th gen, so, why not use him in 5th gen. Gyarados really enjoys to lure in electric type moves for Jolteon, Landorus or Ferrothorn to eat up. This set gets dominated by people running two priority users. For example, Lucario and Dragonite. Both which can break my sub and KO me if played correctly. Sun doesn't really phase Gyarados if it is set up enough. Sandstorm poses as the hardest weather to set up on. With not being able to recover with leftovers really stinks, which, includes less Substitues. I was also thinking of changing the set to 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Speed Jolly with Moxie. So, Let me know what you think. If I run the Moxie set, then I lose the extra bulk, but gain enormous power. I'm in a real pickle for this decision. I was thinking of maybe replacing it with Dragonite?? Let me know what you think!!
Celebi @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 36 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Thunder Wave
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Recover
This Celebi is a power house. The given Evs allow me to live multiple physical attacks. Thunder Wave is there to Paralyze opponents for an easier time sweeping later in the game. Giga Drain is for stab and health recovery. Hidden Power Ice is there for a DD dragon check. Recover is there for long living. The reason I chose Celebi was to check my problem to Terrakion and DD dragons. Also it helps with the likes of Chlorophyll users by being able to take a fire type move in the rain and hitting back with a T-Wave and proceed to recover or switch. Celebi works really nicely with Tentacruel. The only moves that they don't cover are Dark and Ghost, but those can be covered by Scizor. The only problem with this set / team is that I lost my Stealth Rocks layer. Yes, Celebi can lay them, but it would interrupt it's purpose and set.
Scizor (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 96 Atk / 164 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Bug Bite
- Roost
Scizor was placed here in place of Landorus, and what an improvement I've seen. This Guy can do serious damage after +2 / 4. He was put here to help my Terrakion problem, and if set up my Tornadus one. The Evs allow it to take a couple Sp.Atks while roosting its health back. It stops Latios' Draco Meteor in its tracks, and once It's at -2/-4, I can proceed to set up and sweep. Bullet Punch and Bug Bite are there for my main STAB moves. Bullet Punch also gives me priority on this team, which helps a lot! I was thinking of replacing Roost with Superpower for the Giant Base Fighting Move, which helps against the pesky Ferrothorns that give me trouble. So, let me know what you think!
Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
Tentacruel was placed over Starmie. It's synergy with Celebi is ridiculous. The only types they don't cover is Ghost and Dark, which Scizor can take plenty of. Starmie seemed to limit my amount of switch ins, and it was two frail even with Recover. With Tentacruel, I feel like I can switch it in a multitude of times. The Evs co-inside with Celebi's to complete the Defensive Synergy, since Celebi takes up the Physical side. Protect is there to scout my opponent and rack up Rain Dish + Leftovers Recovery. Toxic Spikes help me win Weather Wars(which my tenta gets rid of opponents t-spikes.). Scald is for STAB, Burn chance, and Rain Boost. Rapid Spin is to get those rocks out of there for Gyarados to come in and set up safely. It also feels like Tentacruel gave me more synergy with his addition, and it seems to last longer than starmie did.
Gastrodon (F) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Storm Drain
EVs: 240 HP / 252 SAtk / 16 SDef
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
This guy is an absolute monster! Also, he throws people off guard, and punches holes in teams. If I get in a Storm Drain boost, my Sp.Atk racks up to 622. Which is more than enough to 2HKO most pokemon that don't resist one of my attacks. Evs let me survive some Special Attacks and bounce back some of my own. I will decide on what move I pick depending on what pokemon my opponent has left. Scald is there for STAB+Rain Boost+Possible Burn=You can't go wrong. Earth Power is there for another STAB attack that hits incoming Ferrothorn. Ice Beam hits pesky Tornadus, and other Dragons or Flyers. And Hidden Power Grass is there for hitting the likes of other Gastrodons, Swamperts, Quagsires, or Jellicents. I thought about Recover over Hidden Power Grass, but I tested it and I didn't seem to use it. I don't think I clicked it once actually. Tell me what you think!
Terrakion @ Life Orb Trait: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
Now Checked by the combination of Celebi + Scizor.
Reuniclus (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
Checked by Scizor.
Tornadus (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn
Checked by Gastrodon or Scizor's Bullet punch if low enough.
I have peaked 1202, points that is, on the smogon server, and would really enjoy getting higher so any help would be appreciated!^-^
I took a dare one of my fellow friends gave me. Make a team with a Pokemon Sprite Generator. This was the result from generating one OU-UU Pokemon at a time. When I looked at it some more it had some type of promise. It had a spinner, spin blocker, and three potential sweepers. A good start so far!
After slightly testing it, I saw Raikou wasn't really helping the team, but I wanted to keep the synergy within the team. I chose a Special Orientated Expert Belt Electivire. I also switch the DD mence to a Mixmence. So far so good.
I really liked the Electivire, and it pulled of some sweeping. But, after more battles, I saw that starmie wasn't a very good lure to Electivire. Seeing as how starmie isn't only weak to electric. I decided to put in Gyarados. Now I can surely differentiate whether or not an electric or rock attack is coming to predict on, but I also got rid of my spinner and added another rocks weak pokemon...
Wow, was Gyarados a fantastic sweeper. It felt like it really suited me. So, next I saw Spiritomb wasn't holding its own with the team, and since I have two spin blockers, I replaced him with a Spinner. Forretress. It can lay down SR and both types of spikes. Plus, Rapid Spin.
Next, I felt like Cobalion wasn't doing a good enough job, and I felt as though I can't send in every threatened attack to Forretress. So, I replaced my Cobalion with Heatran. Heatran can take any fire type attack aimed at Forretress. I also had a reliable Stealth Rocks Layer, and I gave the other entry hazards to Forretress.
After testing, and some research, I found there was a better overall electric absorber, and Special Attacker, Jolteon. With timid and Choice Specs, it's speed and special attack reach enormous heights. It also keeps my momentum going on the team with a specs Volt Switch.
After that last testing I decided I lacked a revenge killer, and Salamence wasn't really working out right. The only thing it was doing was giving me another Intimidate Pokemon. So, I added a Scarfed Landorus. It added a solid revenge killer, and it gives me a version of Volt-Turn not commonly seen.
After looking at the team for a while, I saw my two major sweepers, Jolteon, and Gyarados, can really benefit from rain. So, I plopped Politoed in place of Heatran. Then, I replaced Forretress for Ferrothorn. It does the same job minus the rapid spinning. This posed a problem for my Gyarados. I had to change that.
Strange how things come back in the weirdest ways. So once again I added the Rain abusing Rapid Spinning Torrent, Starmie. With this team i have made it the highest I've ever peaked, even though a lot of people have gotten higher.
After yet more testing, and some helpful tips from the raters below, I noticed how I don't handle DD Terrakion that well. To solve this I added Defensive Celebi, and Bulky SD Scizor. These two help so much against some of my main threats like Reuniclus and Terrakion. Unfortunately this opened me with a Ghost or Dark weakness and only one resist. So next I found a new spinner.
After this addition, my team seemed so much better. A reliable rapid spinner, plus toxic spikes to help win weather wars. It also had great synergy with celebi and got rid of those weaknesses i had, but added a ground weakness which I only had two switch ins. Also Jolteon was kind of lagging the team behind because the only electric attacks aimed are from Rotom-W.
Next, I added Gastrodon. A Specd Gastrodon. The ultimate Rotom-W counter in my eyes. The only attack Rotom-W can carry that hurts me is Hidden Power Ice, which doesn't hurt that much. then go out on my prediction and strike! After all of these additions, I feel this has been my team at its finest. So, without further ado, the team!
Politoed (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Hypnosis
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Perish Song
Politoed. What other weather inducer can double status inflict and stop sweeps? Oh wait, Ninetales. But, with this team, Politoed is the preferred weather of choice. It lets my pokemon have 100% accurate Thunder, Boosts my water type moves, and halves any fire attacks! I enjoy using the Bulky Toed over the Choiced ones because it in general lasts longer in my opinion. Ice Beam is there to hit Dragon types from continuing its sweep. A CB / +1 max attack Adamant Dragonite does Max: 337 Hp, Avg: 310 Hp, Min: 286 Hp. This means if something is killed by outrage I can send in full health politoed to take a hit and bounce back an ice beam even after Stealth Rocks damage.(I'm pretty sure) Hypnosis is there to cripple one of my opponents Pokemon because nobody like a sleeping Pokemon. Scald for my main STAB move. And, last but not least, Perish Song. I never understood how this move worked until it saved me in a match one time. It helps me stop enemy Pokemon from sweeping, or, at least, sweeping my whole team. only down side to using rain is that any water attacks aimed at my Volt-Turn combo OHKOs them to no end.
Gyarados (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 156 HP / 72 Atk / 96 Def / 184 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Bounce
Wow, is this Pokemon underestimated. Once i get my opponent with an intimidate and get a sub up, its sweeping time. After +2 a STAB Waterfall can KO a lot of pokemon that would otherwise switch in, take the hit, and KO Gyarados in return. These Pokemon barring Slowbro, Jellicent, Defensive Politoed, etc. Gyarados has been my favorite sweeper since 4th gen, so, why not use him in 5th gen. Gyarados really enjoys to lure in electric type moves for Jolteon, Landorus or Ferrothorn to eat up. This set gets dominated by people running two priority users. For example, Lucario and Dragonite. Both which can break my sub and KO me if played correctly. Sun doesn't really phase Gyarados if it is set up enough. Sandstorm poses as the hardest weather to set up on. With not being able to recover with leftovers really stinks, which, includes less Substitues. I was also thinking of changing the set to 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Speed Jolly with Moxie. So, Let me know what you think. If I run the Moxie set, then I lose the extra bulk, but gain enormous power. I'm in a real pickle for this decision. I was thinking of maybe replacing it with Dragonite?? Let me know what you think!!
Celebi @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 36 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Thunder Wave
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Recover
This Celebi is a power house. The given Evs allow me to live multiple physical attacks. Thunder Wave is there to Paralyze opponents for an easier time sweeping later in the game. Giga Drain is for stab and health recovery. Hidden Power Ice is there for a DD dragon check. Recover is there for long living. The reason I chose Celebi was to check my problem to Terrakion and DD dragons. Also it helps with the likes of Chlorophyll users by being able to take a fire type move in the rain and hitting back with a T-Wave and proceed to recover or switch. Celebi works really nicely with Tentacruel. The only moves that they don't cover are Dark and Ghost, but those can be covered by Scizor. The only problem with this set / team is that I lost my Stealth Rocks layer. Yes, Celebi can lay them, but it would interrupt it's purpose and set.
Scizor (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 96 Atk / 164 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Bug Bite
- Roost
Scizor was placed here in place of Landorus, and what an improvement I've seen. This Guy can do serious damage after +2 / 4. He was put here to help my Terrakion problem, and if set up my Tornadus one. The Evs allow it to take a couple Sp.Atks while roosting its health back. It stops Latios' Draco Meteor in its tracks, and once It's at -2/-4, I can proceed to set up and sweep. Bullet Punch and Bug Bite are there for my main STAB moves. Bullet Punch also gives me priority on this team, which helps a lot! I was thinking of replacing Roost with Superpower for the Giant Base Fighting Move, which helps against the pesky Ferrothorns that give me trouble. So, let me know what you think!
Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
Tentacruel was placed over Starmie. It's synergy with Celebi is ridiculous. The only types they don't cover is Ghost and Dark, which Scizor can take plenty of. Starmie seemed to limit my amount of switch ins, and it was two frail even with Recover. With Tentacruel, I feel like I can switch it in a multitude of times. The Evs co-inside with Celebi's to complete the Defensive Synergy, since Celebi takes up the Physical side. Protect is there to scout my opponent and rack up Rain Dish + Leftovers Recovery. Toxic Spikes help me win Weather Wars(which my tenta gets rid of opponents t-spikes.). Scald is for STAB, Burn chance, and Rain Boost. Rapid Spin is to get those rocks out of there for Gyarados to come in and set up safely. It also feels like Tentacruel gave me more synergy with his addition, and it seems to last longer than starmie did.
Gastrodon (F) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Storm Drain
EVs: 240 HP / 252 SAtk / 16 SDef
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
This guy is an absolute monster! Also, he throws people off guard, and punches holes in teams. If I get in a Storm Drain boost, my Sp.Atk racks up to 622. Which is more than enough to 2HKO most pokemon that don't resist one of my attacks. Evs let me survive some Special Attacks and bounce back some of my own. I will decide on what move I pick depending on what pokemon my opponent has left. Scald is there for STAB+Rain Boost+Possible Burn=You can't go wrong. Earth Power is there for another STAB attack that hits incoming Ferrothorn. Ice Beam hits pesky Tornadus, and other Dragons or Flyers. And Hidden Power Grass is there for hitting the likes of other Gastrodons, Swamperts, Quagsires, or Jellicents. I thought about Recover over Hidden Power Grass, but I tested it and I didn't seem to use it. I don't think I clicked it once actually. Tell me what you think!
Terrakion @ Life Orb Trait: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
Now Checked by the combination of Celebi + Scizor.
Reuniclus (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
Checked by Scizor.
Tornadus (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn
Checked by Gastrodon or Scizor's Bullet punch if low enough.
I have peaked 1202, points that is, on the smogon server, and would really enjoy getting higher so any help would be appreciated!^-^