My Second RMT

[TheBrownHeretik]

Hello, my first RMT didn't really generate any buzz, but I ended up changing my team and this is what I'm currently running.

Sableye with Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP, 120 Defense, 136 Special Defense
Moveset:
Taunt
Confuse Ray
Will-O-Wisp
Recover
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Sableye is the most annoying and infuriating Pokemon I've ever encountered, and I finally gave into peer pressure and put her on my team. I generally use Sableye as my opener to immediatly put pressure on my opponent with Taunt (if they're the type of pokemon to set up), or Will-O-Wisp (if they're the type to attack), and I follow up with a Confuse Ray to be a huge nuisance. I know not having an attack move leaves me open as Taunt bait, but I've yet to get taunted by a fellow prankster.

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Suicune with Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
Moveset:
Surf
Ice Beam
Calm Mind
Hidden Power (Electric)
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I originally ran Crocune, but it felt ineffective and it sometimes let other Pokemon set up if Sleep Talk screwed me. Suicune is my current special sweeper, and since it's bulky, it can take some punishment as well. Surf is primary STAB damaging move, Ice Beam lets me deal with Grass Pokemon switching in on me, and Hidden Power Electric is for fellow water types trying to stall. I'm still trying to decide whether or not I should keep her on, and I'm considering replacing Suicune with Chandelure.

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Hitmontop with Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Defense, 4 Speed
Moveset:
Fake Out
Rapid Spin
Mach Punch
Toxic
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Hitmontop is primarily used to clear entry hazards for a Ninjask set up, but it can also finish low health Pokemon with Fake Out and Mach Punch. Toxic also gives me a good way to inflict status and make sure a sweeper doesn't stay out for too long (assuming it doesn't destroy me in 1 hit). Hitmontop doesn't do anything against ghosts though, so I'm considering switching Fake Out for Sucker Punch,

Mienshao with Choice Scarf
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Naive
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
Moveset:
U-Turn
Hi Jump Kick
Stone Edge
Hidden Power (Ice)
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Mienshao functions as my revenge killer, and a solid late game sweeper. Her move set is pretty standard (I think). U-Turn lets me scout easily (and lets me get health with regenerator), Hi Jump Kick does absurd damage with STAB and lets me OHKO A LOT of Pokemon, Stone Edge lets me destroy Crobat and Zapdos who are both extremely popular, and finally Hidden Power Ice is pretty much just for Gligar who'd wall me otherwise.

Ninjask with Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
Moveset:
Swords Dance
Protect
Baton Pass
X-Scissor
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Ninjask can set up some devastating sweeps by passing along attack and speed boosts. Since Ninjask is so frail, Focus Sash allows me to get 1 Swords Dance off for sure (unless I get hit my a multi-hit move), and comboed with Protect gives me +2 speed. X-Scissor makes sure I'm not dead weight if I get taunted, and if I got off a Swords Dance, it usually results in some kills.

Scrafty with Lum Berry
Ability: Moxie
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 HP, 4 Speed
Moveset:
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
Crunch
Zen Headbutt
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Scrafty is my primary choice for Baton Pass, and given its natural bulk, it can usually take a hit switching in. Since Scrafty has horrible base speed, I don't bother with Speed EVs, and instead try and make sure that I can survive the switch in. Assuming I have +2 speed and +2 attack, it's pretty much game over for the enemy. I think this moveset gives me solid coverage, and Lum Berry makes sure that a Will-O-Wisp/Confuse Ray isn't going to be the end of me.
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[PTJon7]

I really don't think your team needs Ninjask, for multiple reasons:

Firstly, Scrafty can set up on its own! It has access to Dragon Dance, which in two turns achieves exactly what you're aiming for with Ninjask.

Secondly, Ninjask is really predictable. Any player with decent skill will have a way to deal with it, whether its priority attacks/taunt, multi-hit attacks, or phazing there are a lot of ways to deal with Ninjask. More over, Ninjask is completely unable to stop the opponent setting up on it, while youre getting speed boosts and Swords Dances your opponent may be setting up with their own pokemon.

And finally, Ninjask has a dreadful Stealth Rock weakness. Nothing on your team is remotely weak to Stealth Rocks besides Ninjask, which I think brings it down.​

All in all, I think your team would benefit much more by losing Ninjask. It should definitely be replaced by a Stealth Rocker, since you lack one. Rhyperior would fit well with this team, it has amazing bulk and power as well as access to good moves:

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Rhyperior with Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP, 16 Attack, 244 Special Defense
Moveset:
Earthquake
Rock Blast
Dragon Tail
Stealth Rock

Your team kind of lacks special attackers, and I think Zapdos would be a good fit for your team:

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Zapdos with Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP, 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed
Moveset:
Thunderbolt
Heat Wave
Hidden Power Grass
Roost

Zapdos is an excellent special attacker an can handle a whole lot of the tier. Even though a Stealth Rock weakness can be annoying having access to Roost is always awesome.

I hope this is helpful to you, and good luck!

 

[BrokenMusicBox]

I agree PTJon7 about Scrafty being able to set up by himself with Dragon Dance. I also question putting Mienshao on your team. You already have two other fighting types, making half your team weak to flying types. I suggest replacing Mienshao with Chandelure with Choice Scarf. Not only does it act as a revenge killer, but can add some coverage to your team.

Chandelure
Item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid/Modest
EVs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/ 252 Spe
Moveset:
Fire Blast
Shadow Ball
Hidden Power Fighting
Energy Ball

 

[TheBrownHeretik]

Your team kind of lacks special attackers, and I think Zapdos would be a good fit for your team:

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Zapdos with Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP, 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed
Moveset:
Thunderbolt
Heat Wave
Hidden Power Grass
Roost

Zapdos is an excellent special attacker an can handle a whole lot of the tier. Even though a Stealth Rock weakness can be annoying having access to Roost is always awesome.

I hope this is helpful to you, and good luck!

What you said about Ninjask makes sense, and I've replaced it with Rhypherior with good results and given Scrafty DD. Would you recommend switching Hitmontop with Zapdos then?

I agree PTJon7 about Scrafty being able to set up by himself with Dragon Dance. I also question putting Mienshao on your team. You already have two other fighting types, making half your team weak to flying types. I suggest replacing Mienshao with Chandelure with Choice Scarf. Not only does it act as a revenge killer, but can add some coverage to your team.

Chandelure
Item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid/Modest
EVs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/ 252 Spe
Moveset:
Fire Blast
Shadow Ball
Hidden Power Fighting
Energy Ball

Noted, thanks for the advice!

 

[Pikabuster]

I really don't think your team needs Ninjask, for multiple reasons:

Firstly, Scrafty can set up on its own! It has access to Dragon Dance, which in two turns achieves exactly what you're aiming for with Ninjask.

Secondly, Ninjask is really predictable. Any player with decent skill will have a way to deal with it, whether its priority attacks/taunt, multi-hit attacks, or phazing there are a lot of ways to deal with Ninjask. More over, Ninjask is completely unable to stop the opponent setting up on it, while youre getting speed boosts and Swords Dances your opponent may be setting up with their own pokemon.

And finally, Ninjask has a dreadful Stealth Rock weakness. Nothing on your team is remotely weak to Stealth Rocks besides Ninjask, which I think brings it down.​

All in all, I think your team would benefit much more by losing Ninjask. It should definitely be replaced by a Stealth Rocker, since you lack one. Rhyperior would fit well with this team, it has amazing bulk and power as well as access to good moves:

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Rhyperior with Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP, 16 Attack, 244 Special Defense
Moveset:
Earthquake
Rock Blast
Dragon Tail
Stealth Rock

Your team kind of lacks special attackers, and I think Zapdos would be a good fit for your team:

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Zapdos with Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP, 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed
Moveset:
Thunderbolt
Heat Wave
Hidden Power Grass
Roost

Zapdos is an excellent special attacker an can handle a whole lot of the tier. Even though a Stealth Rock weakness can be annoying having access to Roost is always awesome.

I hope this is helpful to you, and good luck!

I've used scrafty and I've been very disappointed. Despite its high defenses it rarely has the chance to survive boosting to +2 and even at +1, it's outspeeded by CS Hera, Mienshao, Chandy, Crobat etc. which all destroy it (and a bunch of the team) Scrafty also speed ties with Raikou, Azelf, and freaking cincinno, so it can't even set up on that.