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Ice Core:
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Ninetales-Alola @ Light Clay
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Aurora Veil
- Freeze-Dry
- Moonblast
- Encore

Lapras @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Surf

Kyurem-Black @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Fusion Bolt
- Outrage
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam

I'm surprised that no one auto locked this yet.

Ninetales: Basically it can set up the veil for 8 turns and allow lapras/Kyu-b to sweep this team. It also changes the weather and will punish swampert for putting rocks on it by either encoring it or straight up killing it. Moonblast is an option if hail is down and if weather is not a problem anymore so that it can kill keldeo and greninja, and while riskier it can also kill greninja as behind the veil it can take a Gunk shot if at full health and if it has not switched into rocks.

Bold = Good
Not bold = Not the best

Vs. Keldeo
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales-Alola through Light Screen: 131-155 (45.6 - 54%) -- 46.9% chance to 2HKO <- It will get screens up first so this is accurate, however.
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Keldeo: 246-290 (76.1 - 89.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after hail damage <- The lack of OHKO may be concerning which is why you might have to sack a mon.

Vs. Greninja
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Greninja: 300-354 (105.2 - 124.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ninetales-Alola: 199-234 (69.3 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO <- Now with rocks this would be a 50% chance for your death assuming screens are down as greninja outspeeds ninetales.

Vs. Swampert-mega
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Swampert-Mega: 340-408 (99.7 - 119.6%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO <- oh no its not a guarantee D:
228 Atk Swampert-Mega Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales-Alola through Reflect: 114-134 (39.7 - 46.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock <- lol sludge wave does less than this.

Vs. Gyarados
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 336-400 (101.5 - 120.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Gyarados Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales-Alola through Reflect: 81-96 (28.2 - 33.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Gyarados Supersonic Skystrike (160 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Ninetales-Alola: 322-381 (112.1 - 132.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO <- I mean you are faster than this thing so you will kill it before it even tries to kill you, but if you switch in this will happen if screens aren't down.

Vs. Pelipper
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Freeze-Dry vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Pelipper: 448-532 (138.6 - 164.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Pelipper Scald vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ninetales-Alola in Rain: 126-148 (43.9 - 51.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
*Be wary of this thing tho as it will set rain and stop your screens potentially.

Vs. Kingdra
252 SpA Ninetales-Alola Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kingdra: 348-412 (119.5 - 141.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Ninetales-Alola: 237-280 (82.5 - 97.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock <- you will likely switch into this so you can prevent it from using rain, so knowing this will be important.

Lapras: If ninetales needs assitance or wants to not take a huge water hit, Lapras can switch in and do the same thing ninetales did, except it would be quite a bit slower. Specs Freeze-Dry can OHKO every member of this team, and it can take most of the hits that the team would throw at it. The only thing that threatens Lapras is specs keldeo, but if it is behind the veil that will not be a problem.

Bold means good
Not bold means bad

Vs. Pelipper
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Pelipper: 756-892 (234 - 276.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 68 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 118-141 (28.2 - 33.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock <- lol

Vs. Gyarados
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gyarados: 564-664 (170.3 - 200.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Gyarados Supersonic Skystrike (160 BP) vs. 68 HP / 0 Def Lapras: 306-361 (73.2 - 86.3%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock <- This Z-move is a large concern to the team in general, don't allow gyarados to set up is all I can really say, if it does just use kyurem to solve your problems.


Vs. Swampert
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Swampert-Mega: 576-684 (168.9 - 200.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
228 Atk Swampert-Mega Earthquake vs. 68 HP / 0 Def Lapras: 216-255 (51.6 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock <- for the rest of the calcs we are going to make assumptions that you are in the worst case scenario.

Vs. Greninja
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Greninja: 372-440 (130.5 - 154.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Protean Greninja Hidden Power Electric vs. 68 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 229-273 (54.7 - 65.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock <- this made me laugh.

Vs. Kingdra
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kingdra: 588-696 (202 - 239.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Draco Meteor vs. 68 HP / 0 SpD Lapras: 294-346 (70.3 - 82.7%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock <- this is a genuine concern, but even if you lose lapras you have like two other sweepers to take care of this problem, not only that but if there are no rocks ninetales can switch in safely and change the weather.

Vs. Keldeo
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Freeze-Dry vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Keldeo: 306-362 (94.7 - 112%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO <- This is actually Lapras' worst matchup.
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 68 HP / 0 Def Lapras: 498-588 (119.1 - 140.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO <- Keldeo is a huge threat to this team, but because it isn't scarfed, kyurem B can bank off of this and revenge kill.

Kyurem-Black: Another sweeper that can outspeed and OHKO the whole team with the exception of mega-swampert. Kyu-b also cannot take hits as well as the other two mentioned but once again if it is behind the veil it will be fine most of the time. Also in order to truly outspeed most of the team kyurem needs a scarf.
Bold means good
Not bold means bad

Vs. Pelipper
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 248 HP / 120+ Def Pelipper: 432-512 (133.7 - 158.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Kyurem-Black: 138-163 (35.2 - 41.6%) -- 73% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Vs. Gyarados
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gyarados: 652-768 (196.9 - 232%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Gyarados Supersonic Skystrike (160 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-Black: 255-300 (65.2 - 76.7%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock <- Um yeah

Vs. Keldeo
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 292-344 (90.4 - 106.5%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO <- this is disappointing
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-Black: 414-488 (105.8 - 124.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Vs. Swampert
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Swampert-Mega: 220-261 (64.5 - 76.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO <- I wouldn't recommend doing this ngl
228 Atk Swampert-Mega Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-Black: 178-211 (45.5 - 53.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Vs. Greninja
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 370-436 (129.8 - 152.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 370-436 (129.8 - 152.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO <- alternative if you think mega-swampert will switch in

Vs. Kingdra
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kingdra: 500-590 (171.8 - 202.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO <- you are likely still rip tho.
252 Atk Teravolt Kyurem-Black Fusion Bolt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Kingdra: 140-165 (48.1 - 56.7%) -- 89.1% chance to 2HKO <- in case you think they will switch
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Kyurem-Black: 684-806 (174.9 - 206.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO <- Get the hell out of there and switch into alolatales if availible.

Edit: I didn't think greninja wouldn't run gunk shot but boy was I wrong, I'm just shocked that an ice team can actually do well against a very meta team. Also I added some calcs now for some relevant stuff.
 
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Tyke said:
Offensive Psychic Core
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Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid / Modest
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Substitute

Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Roost
- Surf

Mew @ Mewnium Z
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Rock Polish
Without Mega Sharpedo, Mega Gyarados, or even Dark Pulse Greninja, Swift Swim Water has virtually nothing to stop offensive Psychic from steamrolling through.

Mega Alakazam checks basically everything on the team by tracing Swift Swim, and can even outspeed Gyarados at +1. Latios can OHKO everything on the team except a fully healthy Gyarados or Mega Swampert, and can only revenge killed by Greninja or Kingdra in Rain, forcing the latter to use Draco Meteor which gives Psychic an opportunity to set up Mew. Z-Move Mew only needs to Rock Polish to basically clean this entire team in the mid to late game, and has little trouble finding opportunities to set up with Screen Support or by taking advantage of rain dropping off.
Alakazam-Mega
252 SpA Alakazam-Mega Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kingdra: 192-226 (65.9 - 77.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Alakazam-Mega Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 184-217 (55.5 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Alakazam-Mega Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Greninja: 482-568 (169.1 - 199.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Alakazam-Mega Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Swampert-Mega: 169-201 (49.5 - 58.9%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Alakazam-Mega Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Swampert-Mega: 169-201 (49.5 - 58.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Latios
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Swampert-Mega: 255-302 (74.7 - 88.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kingdra: 572-678 (196.5 - 232.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados: 277-328 (83.6 - 99%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Latios Psyshock vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 374-439 (115.7 - 135.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
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252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios in Rain: 185-218 (61.4 - 72.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Swampert-Mega Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Latios in Rain: 131-155 (43.5 - 51.4%) -- 8.2% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Latios in Rain: 164-193 (54.4 - 64.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Mew
252 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Keldeo in Psychic Terrain: 404-476 (125 - 147.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Mew Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Greninja: 322-380 (112.9 - 133.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Gyarados in Psychic Terrain: 184-217 (55.5 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Swampert-Mega in Psychic Terrain: 171-202 (50.1 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kingdra in Psychic Terrain: 192-226 (65.9 - 77.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Mew Psychic vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Pelipper in Psychic Terrain: 244-288 (75.5 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
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252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mew through Light Screen: 118-140 (34.6 - 41%) -- 64.5% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Protean Greninja Ice Beam vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mew through Light Screen: 82-96 (24 - 28.1%) -- possible 5HKO
252 Atk Gyarados Supersonic Skystrike (160 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mew through Reflect: 127-150 (37.2 - 43.9%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mew through Light Screen: 133-157 (39 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mew through Reflect: 99-117 (29 - 34.3%) -- 99.8% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mew in Rain through Reflect: 120-141 (35.1 - 41.3%) -- 76.8% chance to 3HKO
0 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mew through Light Screen: 57-67 (16.7 - 19.6%) -- possible 7HKO
Deoxys-Speed is what makes this matchup totally lopsided, but isn't even necessary for this offensive psychic core to tear swift swim to pieces.

Edit: Tfw smub changes his fairy core to psychic right after you post :[
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lol yeah I was jumping right on that opportunity XD. But at least I changed it to Psychic in time :)
 
Balanced Steel Core
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Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Protect

Klefki @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spikes
- Foul Play/Thunder Wave

Magearna @ Fairium Z
Ability: Soul-Heart
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick Room
- Fleur Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Aura Sphere

This is a pretty simple core when it comes to this matchup.

Ferrothorn: Walls the entire team with the exception of Keldeo and it can play around Gyarados.
Klefki: Sets up hazards, can cripple Keldeo and most importantly gets up screens.
Magearna: With the support of screens, it easily trick rooms and simply gets a kill every single turn.



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Cycle 9:
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Landorus-Therian @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 48 HP / 252 Atk / 208 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Fly

Camerupt-Mega @ Cameruptite
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 132 HP / 12 Atk / 240 SpA / 124 Spe
Mild Nature
- Fire Blast
- Rock Slide
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Earth Power

Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 136 Def / 116 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Slack Off

Excadrill @ Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin

Seismitoad @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Grass Knot

Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Stone Edge

Core Types not Allowed:
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submission phase ends on Saturday, July 1st @ 12 pm edt
 
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Offensive Rock Core

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Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
- Sticky Web
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Encore

Nihilego @ Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Grass Knot

Omastar @ Air Balloon
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]

This core's main objective is to set up Sticky Web with Shuckle, and then proceed to either set up with Omastar and win the game, or revenge kill something with Nihilego. Shuckle is pretty self-explanatory, very easily setting up Sticky Web against anything thanks to Sturdy. As for Nihilego, with Grass Knot+Hidden Power Ice, it's capable of KOing nearly everything on the team with ease(while also outspeeding Choice Scarf Garchomp after Sticky Web):

252 SpA Life Orb Nihilego Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Hippowdon: 380-447 (90.6 - 106.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

252 SpA Life Orb Nihilego Hidden Power Ice vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 406-478 (122.6 - 144.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 SpA Life Orb Nihilego Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 567-671 (152.8 - 180.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 SpA Life Orb Nihilego Hidden Power Ice vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 385-458 (107.5 - 127.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

And if Nihilego manages to get a boost: +1 252 SpA Life Orb Nihilego Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Camerupt-Mega: 240-283 (76.4 - 90.1%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

As for Omastar, if Garchomp or Excadrill lock themselves into Earthquake, it means a free Shell Smash and a free kill. Landorus-Therian can't KO it with anything, and neither can Mega Camerupt. Looking at the overall list of things Omastar can set up on with its Balloon intact: Garchomp, Excadrill, Landorus-Therian, Mega Camerupt, Seismitoad(when locked into Earth Power), and Hippowdon. That's the entire team lol. Looking at some of these nice calcs:

Omastar taking damage:
252 Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Omastar: 162-192 (57.6 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Excadrill Iron Head vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Omastar: 183-216 (65.1 - 76.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Landorus-Therian Supersonic Skystrike (175 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Omastar: 127-150 (45.1 - 53.3%) -- 35.5% chance to 2HKO

240+ SpA Sheer Force Camerupt-Mega Fire Blast vs. -1 0 HP / 4 SpD Omastar: 138-162 (49.1 - 57.6%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO

Won't even bother showing the calcs of it dealing damage, since Hydro Pump+Ice Beam+Hidden Power Grass after +2 completely rips the team to shreds.

It sucks that I can only submit one core, since there are usually so many good possibilities for these competitions, but oh well.
 
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Psychic Core:
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Gothitelle @ Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ground]

Slowbro @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Psyshock

Mew @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 148 SpD / 108 Spe
Calm Nature
- Roost
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Knock Off
The idea of this core is pretty simple. Trap seismitoad with gothitelle and take it out with energy ball so that mega slowbro can set up calm minds easier and can use water moves freely on the team. Mega slowbro has fantastic physical bulk which lets it sponge in most attacks from the above ground team and with calm mind mega slowbro can break through the above team. Mew on the core cripples, provides utility support with knock off and spreads burns which yet again helps mega slowbro to set up much calm minds much easier.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Gothitelle Energy Ball vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 660-780 (177.8 - 210.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 232+ Def Slowbro-Mega: 132-156 (33.5 - 39.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Sheer Force Camerupt-Mega Earth Power vs. +1 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro-Mega: 178-210 (45.1 - 53.2%) -- 32.8% chance to 2HKO
 
Alpha-Harpreet said:
Psychic Core:
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Gothitelle @ Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ground]

Slowbro @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Psyshock

Mew @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP / 148 SpD / 108 Spe
Calm Nature
- Roost
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Knock Off
The idea of this core is pretty simple. Trap seismitoad with gothitelle and take it out with energy ball so that mega slowbro can set up calm minds easier and can use water moves freely on the team. Mega slowbro has fantastic physical bulk which lets it sponge in most attacks from the above ground team and with calm mind mega slowbro can break through the above team. Mew on the core cripples, provides utility support with knock off and spreads burns which yet again helps mega slowbro to set up much calm minds much easier.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Gothitelle Energy Ball vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 660-780 (177.8 - 210.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 232+ Def Slowbro-Mega: 132-156 (33.5 - 39.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252+ SpA Sheer Force Camerupt-Mega Earth Power vs. +1 252 HP / 24 SpD Slowbro-Mega: 178-210 (45.1 - 53.2%) -- 32.8% chance to 2HKO
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Tiny suggestion, but wouldn't the Gothitelle be better off with a Timid nature? That way you'll be outspeeding the Seismitoad and keeping Gothitelle healthy enough to trap some other mon on the team more effectively. You're not KOing Hippowdon or Excadrill either way, so there isn't much loss. However, that's just a suggestion.
 
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Tiny suggestion, but wouldn't the Gothitelle be better off with a Timid nature? That way you'll be outspeeding the Seismitoad and keeping Gothitelle healthy enough to trap some other mon on the team more effectively. You're not KOing Hippowdon or Excadrill either way, so there isn't much loss. However, that's just a suggestion.
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Hi I wanted to show what is standard set for gothitelle so it runs a modest nature and not timid, I see your point though, but it does not runs timid with specs and I did not wanted timid just so I outspeed seismitoad. Thank you.
 
Dark Core
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Greninja @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Grass Knot
- Hydro Pump
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Beam

Sharpedo-Mega @ Sharpedonite
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
- Protect

Mandibuzz @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Defog
- U-turn

Nothing much to describe, the sets say it all, Sharpedo and Greninja OHKO everything while Mandibuzz returns a Foul Play to Excadrill as Rock Slide doesnt OHKO it, Sharpedo also out speeds Excadrill at +2, so once Sharpedo reaches +2 it legit just 6-0s. Heres some calcs:
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252 Atk Sharpedo Waterfall vs. 132 HP / 0- Def Camerupt-Mega: 552-652 (175.7 - 207.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
-1 252 Atk Strong Jaw Sharpedo-Mega Ice Fang vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 328-388 (99 - 117.2%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Sharpedo-Mega Waterfall vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Excadrill: 420-494 (116.3 - 136.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Strong Jaw Sharpedo-Mega Crunch vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Seismitoad: 262-310 (70.6 - 83.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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252 SpA Protean Greninja Grass Knot (80 BP) vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 568-672 (153 - 181.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Protean Greninja Grass Knot (120 BP) vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Hippowdon: 378-446 (90.2 - 106.4%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
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252+ Atk Choice Band Excadrill Rock Slide vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Mandibuzz: 194-230 (45.8 - 54.3%) -- 51.6% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Mandibuzz Foul Play vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Excadrill: 265-313 (73.4 - 86.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO


 
Flying Core:
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Landorus-Therian @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-turn
- Knock Off

Charizard-Mega-Y @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
- Solar Beam
- Roost
This core is one that can pretty much take this team on, with ease. The idea is to have Char-Y come in set up Sun and begin to wreck havoc and have Lando-T to come in and drop the attack of the Physical attackers and to help take some the hits that could KO Char-Y.
252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian in Sun: 378-445 (114.1 - 134.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 132 HP / 0- Def Camerupt-Mega: 396-468 (126.1 - 149%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Hippowdon in Sun: 355-418 (84.7 - 99.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Solar Beam vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Hippowdon: 344-406 (82.1 - 96.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Excadrill in Sun: 884-1044 (244.8 - 289.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Excadrill: 430-506 (119.1 - 140.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Excadrill: 536-632 (148.4 - 175%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Solar Beam vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 768-908 (207 - 244.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 186-219 (52.1 - 61.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 
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core lgi

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Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Energy Ball
- Sticky Web

Xurkitree @ Psychium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hypnosis
- Tail Glow
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
- Volt Switch

The Galvantula - Xurkitree part of the core is from my webs Electric RMT, which I found to be great vs Ground. The Rotom-Wash is just there to take a hit or something or to whittle down Excadrill or Garchomp.
It's pretty basic, once webs are down, Xurkitree outspeeds both Garchomp and Excadrill after a Z-Hypnosis. Once Z-Hypnosis hits, it's gg from there. You have about a 70% to win vs this team, which is pretty nice for a type disadvantage. Although it may seem a bit risky since you're depending on webs being on the field and Xurkitree needing to be faster than the Hypnosis target since it can't survive shit, it is easy to pull off in practice.

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 48 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-Therian: 365-430 (110.2 - 129.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Camerupt-Mega: 291-343 (92.6 - 109.2%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO (might need a little luck or maybe a tiny bit of prior damage, but should be fine)

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 248 HP / 116 SpD Hippowdon: 686-808 (163.7 - 192.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Excadrill: 429-505 (118.8 - 139.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 80 HP / 0 SpD Seismitoad: 1540-1812 (415 - 488.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+3 252 SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 348-410 (97.4 - 114.8%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO (same as Mega Camerupt, although a much higher chance)

Xurkitree could also be run Modest, it still outspeeds Excadrill after webs and a Z-Hypnosis and can avoid the rolls on Mega Camerupt and Garchomp. However, realistically you wouldn't run Modest Xurkitree, so yeah.

+3 252+ SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Camerupt-Mega: 320-377 (101.9 - 120%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+3 252+ SpA Xurkitree Energy Ball vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 382-450 (107 - 126%) -- guaranteed OHKO
 
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