Hello, this is my first attempt at a competitive team.
I have a lead wall, a support, 2 physical sweepers, and 2 special sweepers.
Basically I send out Forretress to lay down tons of entry hazards and switch in someone else. And send Forretress back in for rapid spin when needed. I use sunny day on Blissey and Drought on Ninetails becuase of the boosted fire damage on Ninetails and Blissey, and Ninetails' Solarbeam.
Note: I have tried my team on Pokemon Showdown 3 times, won every time with losing 3 Pokemon maximum. But as my rating gets higher the others will get better, any suggestions?
Forretress (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 216 HP / 196 Def / 96 SDef
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Volt Switch
My lead, sets up entry hazards.
Volt for easy switch out.
Switched in occasionally for a rapid spin.
Usually use a stealth rock then a toxic and switch, and eventually place a second toxic.
Blissey @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 52 HP / 236 Def / 220 SDef
Calm Nature
- Aromatherapy
- Wish
- Thunder Wave
- Sunny Day
Sunny day for Ninetails, Solarbeam and Flamethrower
Haven't really been using thunder wave due to toxic spikes.Can sustain itself for a while, its flamethrower has come in handy in some late games when I have limited Pokemon available.
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 72 HP / 24 Def / 252 SAtk / 160 Spd
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Due to sun weather form Ninetails and Blissey Venusaur always has it for chlorophyll.
I might switch out sleep powder.
I usually use Giga Drain, a sustainable Special Sweeper. Seems to work.
Garchomp @ Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
- Swords Dance
I have seen lots of other Dragon Pokemon, that is Garchomp's purpose, usually I have been using Garchomp's Swords dance then sweeping teams with him after I take out any big ice threats with ninetails. Firefang is also good for that.
So the only hard shutdown is fairy, which is not extremly common, or strong.
Alakazam @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
Right now he was Psychic and Psychock, which should I switch out?
Ice hidden for taking out dragons, again.
Focus blast is good against a lot of leads.
Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Nasty Plot
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Pretty solid Pokemon, I was thinking of switching to Modest though.
Solarbeam works well with drought for the sunlight, good against water counters.
Ice hidden for the dragon types and those who resist fire.
Fire blast misses some, but worth it over flamethrower.
I have a lead wall, a support, 2 physical sweepers, and 2 special sweepers.
Basically I send out Forretress to lay down tons of entry hazards and switch in someone else. And send Forretress back in for rapid spin when needed. I use sunny day on Blissey and Drought on Ninetails becuase of the boosted fire damage on Ninetails and Blissey, and Ninetails' Solarbeam.
Note: I have tried my team on Pokemon Showdown 3 times, won every time with losing 3 Pokemon maximum. But as my rating gets higher the others will get better, any suggestions?
Forretress (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 216 HP / 196 Def / 96 SDef
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Volt Switch
My lead, sets up entry hazards.
Volt for easy switch out.
Switched in occasionally for a rapid spin.
Usually use a stealth rock then a toxic and switch, and eventually place a second toxic.
Blissey @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 52 HP / 236 Def / 220 SDef
Calm Nature
- Aromatherapy
- Wish
- Thunder Wave
- Sunny Day
Sunny day for Ninetails, Solarbeam and Flamethrower
Haven't really been using thunder wave due to toxic spikes.Can sustain itself for a while, its flamethrower has come in handy in some late games when I have limited Pokemon available.
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 72 HP / 24 Def / 252 SAtk / 160 Spd
Timid Nature
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
Due to sun weather form Ninetails and Blissey Venusaur always has it for chlorophyll.
I might switch out sleep powder.
I usually use Giga Drain, a sustainable Special Sweeper. Seems to work.
Garchomp @ Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
- Swords Dance
I have seen lots of other Dragon Pokemon, that is Garchomp's purpose, usually I have been using Garchomp's Swords dance then sweeping teams with him after I take out any big ice threats with ninetails. Firefang is also good for that.
So the only hard shutdown is fairy, which is not extremly common, or strong.
Alakazam @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
Right now he was Psychic and Psychock, which should I switch out?
Ice hidden for taking out dragons, again.
Focus blast is good against a lot of leads.
Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Nasty Plot
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Pretty solid Pokemon, I was thinking of switching to Modest though.
Solarbeam works well with drought for the sunlight, good against water counters.
Ice hidden for the dragon types and those who resist fire.
Fire blast misses some, but worth it over flamethrower.
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