Hey guys, Southpark97 here. Im relatively new to pokemon, and am playing hgss. I just tried making my first team but need some help. I would tentatively called it a semi-stall sandstorm team. I'll give u my team and then some possible changes afterwards. So, I guess, here we go!
Skarmory@Leftovers
Ability:Sturdy
Evs:252 HP/252 Def/4 Spd
Nature:Impish
-Brave bird
-Whirlwind
-Stealth Rock
-Roost
So, I am going to be running the SkarmBliss combo. I am not really sure if I should use Skarm as my lead due to his low speed, how it can be stopped basically by taunt. Also, I was wondering what you guys think about Brave bird. Skarmory is known as a physical wall, but with Brave Bird's recoil damage. Do you guys think that Brave Bird is viable? On the other hand, it's defenses are very solid and it has access to that Whirlwind/SR combo. If I weren't going to use Skarm as a lead, I would switch him out for another lead, but keep him on my team. If I weren't going to use Skarm, I would replace him with either an Azelf or Machamp lead. Skarmory also serves as my main counter to walling the dragons (even though Starmie has the ice beam in order to take it out.
Blissey@Leftovers
Ability:Natural Cure
Evs:252 HP/252 Def/4 Spd
Nature:Bold
-Wish
-Thunder Wave
-Toxic
-Seismic Toss
My special sponge and second part of the SkarmBliss duo. I like his set, but am not sure whether or not to keep him on the team or replace him with a more offensive mon. You can judge that once you have seen the rest of the team. Wish Support is pretty crucial to the team because many of my pokemon don't have instant recovery(e.g. Tyrnaitar, Heatran, Electivire..). I was also wondering whether or not toxic is viable, or I should trade it for the all powerful Healing Wish or Aromatherapy. Also in terms of attacking moves, when you guys are using Blissey do u prefer Seismisc Toss(with that constant 100 damage) or do u guys like to use moves like Flamethrower or Ice beam to counter specific types?
Tyranitar@Leftovers
Ability:Sandstream
EVs:4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Nature:Jolly
-Dragon Dance
-Crunch
-Earthquake
-Stone edge
My sweeper. I really like the fact that after one DD i have the power of the CB set and speed of the CS set. The Tyrant has really nice coverage, but not sure whether or not to use RS or SE and Fire punch over Crunch. Rock Slide will provide the flinch and better accuracy, while SE has 20 more power, and a higher crit rate, but less accuracy. Do you guys prefer DD variants of the Tyrant or do u prefer to CB versions of the CS variations. With Sandstream, it is not only helping its own Special Defense stat, but also that of Heatran's. Also, in terms of the item, do u guys like the babiri berry, leftovers or Life orb?
Heatran@Choice Scarf
Ability:Flash Fire
Evs:252 Spa/4 Spd/252 Spd
Nature:Naive
-Fire Blast
-Earth Power
-Dragon Pulse
-Explosion
Typical CS heatran. Serves as my revenge killer (I guess), and is one of the staples of my team. I will not replace him with anything. Heatran is one of the more popular mons in OU, and although most teams have at least one bulky water to counter it, I believe it is still efficient at not only revenging things, but also walling things with its incredible Defensive stats. Do you guys like Explosion as a move, or do you things it is more efficient to give it more coverage with another special attack.
Starmie@Life Orb
Ability:Natural Cure
EVs:252 Spa/4 Spd/252 Spd
Nature:Timid
-Rapid Spin
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Thunderbolt
Starmie serves as my rapid spinner and another sweeper. With his 361 speed he pretty much outspeeds everything without a CS. starmie has really nice coverage and is one of the most reliable rapid spinners, from what I heard. However, I am not really sure if I want a spinner. the popularity of Rotom as a spin-blocker is well know, and like I said before, most of my pokemon don't have an instant recovery move, and recover would help Starmie regain health from all that Life orb damage. The other reason I really like Starmie is its underrated Defense base stats, and relatively good typing with its only noticeable weaknesses being Dark, Electric, and Grass.
Electivire@Expert Belt
Ability:Motor Drive
EVs:4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Nature:Adamant
-Cross Chop
-Ice Punch
-Thunder Punch
-Earthquake
Electivire serves as another coverage sweeper, with fighting, ice, Electric and ground type moves and solid speed. I kinda of wis I had gone with a +speed nature instead of Adamant. He is one of Starmie partners because he can switch in on any predicted electric move against Starmie.
Some of my other possible options are CM Jirachi, the Macamp lead instead of Skarmory(or Azelf), or a Gengar with Sub and 3 attacks.
Thx guys, and I am willing to take a lot of criticism, just trying to get better.
Skarmory@Leftovers
Ability:Sturdy
Evs:252 HP/252 Def/4 Spd
Nature:Impish
-Brave bird
-Whirlwind
-Stealth Rock
-Roost
So, I am going to be running the SkarmBliss combo. I am not really sure if I should use Skarm as my lead due to his low speed, how it can be stopped basically by taunt. Also, I was wondering what you guys think about Brave bird. Skarmory is known as a physical wall, but with Brave Bird's recoil damage. Do you guys think that Brave Bird is viable? On the other hand, it's defenses are very solid and it has access to that Whirlwind/SR combo. If I weren't going to use Skarm as a lead, I would switch him out for another lead, but keep him on my team. If I weren't going to use Skarm, I would replace him with either an Azelf or Machamp lead. Skarmory also serves as my main counter to walling the dragons (even though Starmie has the ice beam in order to take it out.
Blissey@Leftovers
Ability:Natural Cure
Evs:252 HP/252 Def/4 Spd
Nature:Bold
-Wish
-Thunder Wave
-Toxic
-Seismic Toss
My special sponge and second part of the SkarmBliss duo. I like his set, but am not sure whether or not to keep him on the team or replace him with a more offensive mon. You can judge that once you have seen the rest of the team. Wish Support is pretty crucial to the team because many of my pokemon don't have instant recovery(e.g. Tyrnaitar, Heatran, Electivire..). I was also wondering whether or not toxic is viable, or I should trade it for the all powerful Healing Wish or Aromatherapy. Also in terms of attacking moves, when you guys are using Blissey do u prefer Seismisc Toss(with that constant 100 damage) or do u guys like to use moves like Flamethrower or Ice beam to counter specific types?
Tyranitar@Leftovers
Ability:Sandstream
EVs:4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Nature:Jolly
-Dragon Dance
-Crunch
-Earthquake
-Stone edge
My sweeper. I really like the fact that after one DD i have the power of the CB set and speed of the CS set. The Tyrant has really nice coverage, but not sure whether or not to use RS or SE and Fire punch over Crunch. Rock Slide will provide the flinch and better accuracy, while SE has 20 more power, and a higher crit rate, but less accuracy. Do you guys prefer DD variants of the Tyrant or do u prefer to CB versions of the CS variations. With Sandstream, it is not only helping its own Special Defense stat, but also that of Heatran's. Also, in terms of the item, do u guys like the babiri berry, leftovers or Life orb?
Heatran@Choice Scarf
Ability:Flash Fire
Evs:252 Spa/4 Spd/252 Spd
Nature:Naive
-Fire Blast
-Earth Power
-Dragon Pulse
-Explosion
Typical CS heatran. Serves as my revenge killer (I guess), and is one of the staples of my team. I will not replace him with anything. Heatran is one of the more popular mons in OU, and although most teams have at least one bulky water to counter it, I believe it is still efficient at not only revenging things, but also walling things with its incredible Defensive stats. Do you guys like Explosion as a move, or do you things it is more efficient to give it more coverage with another special attack.
Starmie@Life Orb
Ability:Natural Cure
EVs:252 Spa/4 Spd/252 Spd
Nature:Timid
-Rapid Spin
-Ice Beam
-Surf
-Thunderbolt
Starmie serves as my rapid spinner and another sweeper. With his 361 speed he pretty much outspeeds everything without a CS. starmie has really nice coverage and is one of the most reliable rapid spinners, from what I heard. However, I am not really sure if I want a spinner. the popularity of Rotom as a spin-blocker is well know, and like I said before, most of my pokemon don't have an instant recovery move, and recover would help Starmie regain health from all that Life orb damage. The other reason I really like Starmie is its underrated Defense base stats, and relatively good typing with its only noticeable weaknesses being Dark, Electric, and Grass.
Electivire@Expert Belt
Ability:Motor Drive
EVs:4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Nature:Adamant
-Cross Chop
-Ice Punch
-Thunder Punch
-Earthquake
Electivire serves as another coverage sweeper, with fighting, ice, Electric and ground type moves and solid speed. I kinda of wis I had gone with a +speed nature instead of Adamant. He is one of Starmie partners because he can switch in on any predicted electric move against Starmie.
Some of my other possible options are CM Jirachi, the Macamp lead instead of Skarmory(or Azelf), or a Gengar with Sub and 3 attacks.
Thx guys, and I am willing to take a lot of criticism, just trying to get better.