I'm not trying to change anything. I'm just stating an opinion. But I'll avoid anything else of the sort out of the thread.
Well, back on subject.
Choice Specs seemed like an interesting idea, but I went with the Life Orb, simply because of the ability to drain the health back with Giga Drain (I thought to Gengar right away)-
Wait, you just said that too.
Hm...
I've run Stratagem on a sandstorm team for a while, and the results are good for a multitude of reasons. The Weather Ball + Technician combo seems to be working well, though I'm not positive if it retains the Technician boost after the Sandstorm. Regardless, yes, Stratagem is a monster.
BTW, who else runs Vacuum Wave on it? I haven't had much luck with it, but I've never had it out against a Tyranitar, and there are a few instances where I could see it being very useful.
...Come to think of it, this seems like one of the best moves to pair with Charge Beam, as it gives Vacuum Wave the boost that it desperately needs. Eh?
Unfortunately (or fortunately?) Technician doesnt boost Weather Ball in a Sandstorm since, under any weather condition, WB base power becomes 100. This is true for every fluctuating-base-power move like HP, Grass Knot and Magnitude.
And also, Vacuum Wave is of little to no utility, because:
1) Besides of odd scarfers, Stratagem is too fast to benefit from the priority of Vacuum Wave
2) Most priority move users are not OHKOed by Vacuum Wave unless Stratagem has many boost under its belt, which is unlikely since, if the opponent has a priority move user, he will bring him on a predicted calm mind
3) most importantly, what move should u give up? Calm Mind would be foolish because Stratagem need the extra power to sweep. The STAB rock move is a must since not only it packs necessary power but it would also a shame to eschew because of its wonderful coverage. Giga Drain is also a must on any Technician set and allow Stratagem to deal swiftly with Swampert, Hippowdon and even Tyranitar if it does not run too SP def EVs or Stratagem has enough boosts under its belt. there we are left with one move. We could put in Flamethrower for well rounded coverage (especially towards steels), or HP flying for Revenankh (generally you will need 3 or more CM to guarantee the OHKO, though). Vacuum Wave is really worth over these 2? I dont think so
Anyway, sorry if I have been a bit rude before, but recently these kind of stupidity has really gone overboard. Your latest post, even if I dont agree with some points, was correct, so I dont have any in contrary with such contributions