Okay, Hi ladies and gents of Smogon. I'm sort of new to this forum (although I frequent the sight...well frequently), and while looking around, stumbled upon the RMT, and thought, why not get some advice and criticism from others? So here I am, looking for your help on this team I'm currently testing. :3
Salamence (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 6 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
I lead (most of the time) with my Specsmence, as I get a free intimidate in, and it can usually take some damage before it needs to be switched out. He's also my EQ counter, being the only flying pokemon on my team. I have protect there because I had no idea what to use for a 4th attack, which is stupid considering its a Specsmence.
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Tangrowth (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP/228 Def/28 Spd
Impish nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Sleep Powder
- Knock Off
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
Next up to bat would be Tangrowth, who serves as my sleep inducer and physical tank. Knock off is there for support, and I have Power Whip for dealing damage. Also has Heatran support, to cover all weaknesses (At least to my limited knowledge.)
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Scizor (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 176 HP/100 Atk/56 Spd/176 SDef
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
- Roost
I used to have a Gyarados here, rather than Scizor but I found that lacking a pokemon with a priority move was a big disadvantage for me, especially against those focus band, salac berry, reversal and flail lovers. Not sure if it was the right decision to make, because Gyarados used to attract thunderbolts for my Electivire to take. :[
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Electivire (M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Motor Drive
EVs: 6 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
- Thunderpunch
- Ice Punch
The Physical Sweeper Super Effective build, taken straight from Smogon (along with every other one on my team >.<) whom can attack anything neutrally, and works well as a late game sweeper.
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Gallade (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
EVs: 64 HP/252 Atk/192 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
- Psycho Cut
- Ice Punch
Gallade is yet another Physical Sweeper, which I feel I may have too many. Like Electivire, he serves as a good late game sweeper, and Close Combat can deal a lot of damage, even if against those who resist it due to the Choice Band.
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Heatran (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 20 HP/236 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Dragon Pulse
- Flash Cannon
I added Heatran to the team not only to support my Tangrowth by absorbing fire attacks, but also because I was lacking in the Special Attack Department. A natural Earthquake magnet, Heatran allows me to switch my Specsmence back it without consequence (in most cases.)
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Well this team has been doing quite well for me, but even my unexperienced eyes can see that it could use a LOT of improvement. So...I thank you all for your help in advance. ;D
(really with I could get pictures up, but sleep is calling me)
Salamence (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 6 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
I lead (most of the time) with my Specsmence, as I get a free intimidate in, and it can usually take some damage before it needs to be switched out. He's also my EQ counter, being the only flying pokemon on my team. I have protect there because I had no idea what to use for a 4th attack, which is stupid considering its a Specsmence.
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Tangrowth (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP/228 Def/28 Spd
Impish nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Sleep Powder
- Knock Off
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
Next up to bat would be Tangrowth, who serves as my sleep inducer and physical tank. Knock off is there for support, and I have Power Whip for dealing damage. Also has Heatran support, to cover all weaknesses (At least to my limited knowledge.)
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Scizor (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 176 HP/100 Atk/56 Spd/176 SDef
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
- Roost
I used to have a Gyarados here, rather than Scizor but I found that lacking a pokemon with a priority move was a big disadvantage for me, especially against those focus band, salac berry, reversal and flail lovers. Not sure if it was the right decision to make, because Gyarados used to attract thunderbolts for my Electivire to take. :[
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Electivire (M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Motor Drive
EVs: 6 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
- Thunderpunch
- Ice Punch
The Physical Sweeper Super Effective build, taken straight from Smogon (along with every other one on my team >.<) whom can attack anything neutrally, and works well as a late game sweeper.
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Gallade (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
EVs: 64 HP/252 Atk/192 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
- Psycho Cut
- Ice Punch
Gallade is yet another Physical Sweeper, which I feel I may have too many. Like Electivire, he serves as a good late game sweeper, and Close Combat can deal a lot of damage, even if against those who resist it due to the Choice Band.
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Heatran (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 20 HP/236 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Dragon Pulse
- Flash Cannon
I added Heatran to the team not only to support my Tangrowth by absorbing fire attacks, but also because I was lacking in the Special Attack Department. A natural Earthquake magnet, Heatran allows me to switch my Specsmence back it without consequence (in most cases.)
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Well this team has been doing quite well for me, but even my unexperienced eyes can see that it could use a LOT of improvement. So...I thank you all for your help in advance. ;D
(really with I could get pictures up, but sleep is calling me)