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Congratulations to Seo. for winning cycle 9 of Break This Team

Seo - 3
Alpha-Harpreet - 2
HNBL - 1
Smub - 1
iCanFly - 1


Tagging Acast to merge this with the main thread
 

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Cycle 10:


Gallade-Mega @ Galladite
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off

Marshadow @ Marshadium Z
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Shadow Sneak
- Spectral Thief
- Close Combat

Cobalion @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Flash Cannon
- Focus Blast
- Volt Switch

Infernape @ Focus Sash
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Overheat
- Vacuum Wave

Keldeo @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Scald
- Hidden Power [Electric]

Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab


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Rock Core


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

Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Earthquake
- Aqua Tail

Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt


This Rock core uses Shuckle's Sticky Web to help Mega Aerodactyl and Terrakion tear through the team with ease. Shuckle's Mental Herb allows it to guarantee Sticky Web against anything on the team, and it can even lock Marshadow into Bulk Up or Mega Gallade into Swords Dance if they decide to set up on it. Starting with Mega Aerodactyl, it outspeeds everything on the team with Sticky Web, and has a chance of OHKOing everything outside of Cobalion, who still takes tons from Earthquake. Here are some calcs:

252 Atk Tough Claws Aerodactyl-Mega Aqua Tail vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Terrakion: 286-338 (88.5 - 104.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Tough Claws Aerodactyl-Mega Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 348-410 (118.7 - 139.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO(also dies to Earthquake if it fears the Cobalion switch)

252 Atk Tough Claws Aerodactyl-Mega Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gallade-Mega: 272-324 (98.1 - 116.9%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Tough Claws Aerodactyl-Mega Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Marshadow: 318-374 (99 - 116.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Tough Claws Aerodactyl-Mega Aerial Ace vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 288-338 (89.1 - 104.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO


As for Terrakion, it outspeeds the entire team after Sticky Web and is able to threaten everything on the team with either Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, or Close Combat. Life Orb theoretically also works to avoid the 50-50's, but that would end up wearing it down a bit too fast. Sadly, Mega Gallade is the one that avoids a potential OHKO, and will have to be immensely chipped down to be put within range of Banded Earthquake. Here are some calcs:

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 470-554 (145.5 - 171.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Infernape: 430-508 (146.7 - 173.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Zen Headbutt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Marshadow: 314-370 (97.8 - 115.2%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 319-376 (98.7 - 116.4%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Terrakion: 636-750 (196.9 - 232.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO


I'm sure I'll submit a non-Rock core at some point :)
 

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Pelipper @ Leftovers
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SpA
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Roost

Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Rain Dance

Kingdra @ Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Rain Dance

This SS core can pretty easily beat that team. Once peli gets rain up kingdra and ludi basically get a kill every turn. Kingdra outspeeds every mon and OHKO's everything except keldeo but the roll is in kingdra's favor. The priority moves together dont kill kingdra and you dont even have to risk hydro over surf unless you dont want the cobalion roll (in kingdra's favor). If peli goes down and rain wears off ludi is in the back with rain dance and can set a rain dance when at full HP up on mgallade, terrakion, cobalion, infernape(if they dont predict the rain dance) and 50/50 chance on keldeo allowing either itself or kingdra to finish the team off. Well thats about it here are the calcs.

252 Atk Terrakion Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 88+ Def Pelipper: 270-320 (83.3 - 98.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 88+ Def Pelipper: 130-154 (40.1 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Marshadow Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike vs. 252 HP / 88+ Def Pelipper: 259-306 (79.9 - 94.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Pelipper in Rain: 269-317 (83 - 97.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
168 SpA Pelipper Scald vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion in Rain: 320-378 (99 - 117%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
168 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gallade-Mega: 236-282 (85.1 - 101.8%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
168 SpA Pelipper Hurricane vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Marshadow: 294-348 (91.5 - 108.4%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Draco Meteor vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Keldeo: 306-361 (94.7 - 111.7%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion in Rain: 636-750 (196.9 - 232.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Surf vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Infernape: 516-608 (176.1 - 207.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gallade-Mega in Rain: 316-373 (114 - 134.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Surf vs. 4 HP / 4 SpD Gallade-Mega in Rain: 259-306 (93.1 - 110%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion in Rain: 382-450 (118.2 - 139.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Hydro Pump vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion in Rain: 310-366 (95.9 - 113.3%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Kingdra Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Marshadow in Rain: 318-375 (99 - 116.8%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Marshadow in Rain: 328-386 (102.1 - 120.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Infernape in Rain: 647-764 (220.8 - 260.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Terrakion: 437-515 (135.2 - 159.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Giga Drain vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Keldeo: 296-351 (91.6 - 108.6%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Surf vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Cobalion in Rain: 320-376 (99 - 116.4%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Life Orb Ludicolo Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gallade-Mega in Rain: 265-312 (95.6 - 112.6%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Terrakion Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Ludicolo: 232-274 (77 - 91%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Ludicolo: 276-325 (91.6 - 107.9%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Ludicolo: 208-246 (69.1 - 81.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Cobalion Focus Blast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Ludicolo: 199-235 (66.1 - 78%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
 




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

Pinsir-Mega @ Pinsirite
Ability: Moxie
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Frustration
- Quick Attack
- Close Combat

Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Superpower


This core is based on the Sticky Web that Galvantula can provide thanks to its good speed and Focus Sash, which will make Mega Pinsir faster than everything on that Fighting team except scarf Terrakion. Mega Pinsir is a big problem for Fighting teams because it has access to STAB Flying moves in Frustration and Quick Attack thanks to its ability. Fighting has no switchins for this monster, that 2OHKOes the the 2 mons that can resist a hit: Cobalion and Terrakion (Cobalion can't do much in return to Mega Pinsir, as it has very decent bulk). Scizor solves the problem of dealing with Terrakion with Bullet Punch, which clearly OHKOes Terrakion, and also has Superpower to OHKO Cobalion.

252 Atk Aerilate Pinsir-Mega Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Keldeo: 498-588 (154.1 - 182%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Aerilate Pinsir-Mega Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Marshadow: 546-644 (170 - 200.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252 Atk Pinsir-Mega Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 240-284 (74.3 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Aerilate Pinsir-Mega Return vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 183-216 (56.6 - 66.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252 Atk Aerilate Pinsir-Mega Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Gallade-Mega: 474-560 (170.5 - 201.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Terrakion: 354-416 (109.5 - 128.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

252+ Atk Choice Band Scizor Superpower vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Cobalion: 346-408 (107.1 - 126.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

 
Electric Core (rip yellow color)



Tapu Koko @ Fairium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Taunt

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Pain Split

Thundurus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt


This electric core uses a balanced volt turn core to pressure key threats such as Marshadow and Scarf Terrak. Taunt Koko/Thuny is to ensure SR stays off the field, making Koko's job of dealing w/ Marsh and Terrak easier, while also stopping Gallade and Coballion from setting up. Rotom provides the defensive backbone to help check some otherwise threats to the team such as Terrak, Marsh, and M-Gallade if you let it SD. Fairium Z Koko is chosen over specs to ensure the OHKO on Marsh and flexibility of switching moves. Thundy is added to give both a ground immunity and another taunt user to help vs Nape/Coba, also giving it the benefit of crippling the latter w/ T-wave.

Just a few Calcs I think are notable, most relevant ones are bolded.

252 SpA Tapu Koko Twinkle Tackle (160 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Marshadow: 458-540 (142.6 - 168.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Marshadow Spectral Thief vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Tapu Koko: 163-193 (58 - 68.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-Wash: 135-159 (44.5 - 52.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Marshadow Spectral Thief vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-Wash: 99-117 (32.6 - 38.6%) -- 4.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252 Atk Marshadow Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-Wash: 213-252 (70.2 - 83.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-Wash: 160-190 (52.8 - 62.7%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Life Orb Cobalion Flash Cannon vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Tapu Koko: 168-199 (59.7 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO


Stuff like A-Raichu is a given for a teammate as well, just didn't include it in the OG core :]
 
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Gardevoir-Mega @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 16 HP / 8 Def / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Will-O-Wisp

Tapu Koko @ Magnet
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
- U-turn
- Hidden Power [Ice]

Tapu Bulu @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Horn Leech
- Superpower
- Stone Edge

Clefable @ Babiri Berry
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock

Azumarill @ Normalium Z
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off

Klefki @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Spikes
- Foul Play


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