Taste The Rainbow
This is a Tier Shift team.
First Look:
Teambuilding Process:
This was originally a small CCAT that a few friends and I did. I then changed it to my liking.
So, we decided to base the team around Mesprit, who has great stats in TS and a good supporting movepool.
We then tried to come up with a Pokemon that went well with it. I decided it would go well with Choice Scarf Emboar, as Mesprit could provide entry hazards and could heal Emboar if it runs low on health, as it is like to do when spamming Reckless-boosted Head Smashes, Wild Charges, and Flare Blitzes. We then had a poll between Sawk and Emboar. Emboar then became the second team member.
After that, we needed something to break down some of the Pokemon that could beat Emboar, such as Alomomola and Slowbro. There are few better at breaking water types than Serperior. This was anonymously voted as the next pokemon. This also forms a core with Emboar, taking out its counters while Emboar takes out pokemon such as Amoonguss and bulky steels for Serperior.
This team needed some sort of hazard removal, and since we still had our mega slot open and this team sets hazards, we decided to use Blastoise-Mega. Unlike a lot of Rapid Spinners, it can easily beat a lot of Spinblockers with Dark Pulse, it is extremely bulky, and it is really powerful. The main downside was lack of recovery, which can be alleviated by Mesprit, if you are willing to sacrifice it. This, Emboar, and Serperior also form a FWG core.
This is when I had to leave the CCAT. They ended up adding Doublade and Aromatisse while I wasn't there. I decided I didn't want to use those, and so the last two Pokemon are totally different. Anyways, I needed a fool-proof stallbreaker. Gothitelle fits this role perfectly.
I completely forget which Pokemon I had before Crobat, but I ended up replacing it for a reason. I kept losing to Sub CM Virizion. I needed something that could beat it no matter what. It's amazing speed and ability to hit through substitutes stops sweeps in their tracks.
Terribad Strats (Mesprit) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Thunderbolt
- Stealth Rock
Mesprit is here to support the other Pokemon, mostly Emboar. It works as a Stealth Rock setter and also as a cleric, although it can only heal one Pokemon. Psyshock is chosen over Psychic so it does better against special walls, such as Goodra, that like to switch in on it. Thunderbolt is there to take out other Pokemon that like to switch in, like a rapid-spinning Mega Blastoise or Alomomola. The EVs and nature are pretty standard for an offensive supporting Pokemon.
Bacon! (Emboar) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
I had been wanting to try out this beastly pig for a while, ever since a friend swept me with it immediately after Reckless was released. This Pokemon is a great sweeper and nets surprise KOs on faster Pokemon. The EVs and Natures are pretty standard for a Scarf Emboar. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB that is boosted by Reckless. It is obviously the STAB of choice. Head Smash has been somewhat disappointing to be honest, as its accuracy isn't that great and generally Wild Charge or Flare Blitz can achieve the same results. Wild Charge is to deal more damage to Water and Flying types. Superpower is a STAB move that takes down the likes of Heatran easily.
Terribad Snake (Serperior) @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Dragon Pulse
- Substitute
This Pokemon forms an offensive core with Emboar, each taking out most of the other Pokemon's walls. This pokemon is great at taking out pesky water types that give Emboar trouble, and is a good late-game sweeper. Leaf Storm is STAB of choice, being extremely powerful and boosting its special attack. Hidden Power Fire is being used to hit pokemon such as Togekiss and Amoonguss harder.
Turtle! (Blastoise) @ Blastoisinite
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 248 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dark Pulse
- Rapid Spin
Blastoise acts as this team's hazard remover. Its set is fairly self-explanatory, letting it clear hazards and kill spinblockers with Dark Pulse. It is quite powerful and works really well with Emboar and Serperior. This pokemon can also work as a Mega Pinsir check if I'm desperate.
Adrian (Gothitelle) @ Leftovers / Choice Scarf
Ability: Shadow Tag
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk / Trick
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
Gothitelle, like always, acts as a stallbreaker. This set is a derivative of the ubers set, letting it set up and sweep some stall teams, while pp stalling others. I don't know how many battles I've won due to people forfeiting to this. It is a great member of the team and probably my best answer to Cresselia and other stall Pokemon. This pokemon is also my best answer to weather teams, being able to trap and kill most of the setters. The EVs are to improve its physical bulk, as its special bulk is patched up after using Calm Mind. Trick and Choice Scarf can be used to further disable opponents. Otherwise, you can choose to use Sleep Talk and not be a sitting duck while asleep.
Burd (Crobat) @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Haze
- U-turn
- Cross Poison
Crobat is by far the most replaceable member of the team. It is a last resort to stop set up sweepers mostly, but it also functions to whittle down Pokemon and as a pivot. Surprisingly enough, its also one of my best Mega Pinsir checks, as it outspeeds it easily. Haze should probably be replaced, but I don't know what to replace it with. The EVs and Nature are pretty standard for a fast physical attacker. Choice band is an odd option, but it also lets me net surprise KOs on Pokemon.
Threatlist:
I will probably keep updating this.
Pinsir-Mega -- None of my pokemon can switch in on a return very easily. Most are 2hko'd by it.
Wobbuffet -- It can pick one of my pokemon to kill, excluding Gothitelle, and kill it. This can let other threats like Pinsir sweep.
Thundurus-I -- It can spread status at will; if my team is completely paralyzed I probably lose.
Sharpedo-Mega -- If Mega Blastoise is dead, it can outspeed all of my pokemon and hurt them a lot after one speed boost.
Jolly DDance Mega Gyarados -- If it gets a Dragon Dance up, I lose.
Bacon! (Emboar) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
Terribad Snake (Serperior) @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Dragon Pulse
- Substitute
Turtle! (Blastoise) @ Blastoisinite
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 248 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dark Pulse
- Rapid Spin
Adrian (Gothitelle) @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
Burd (Crobat) @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Haze
- U-turn
- Cross Poison
Terribad Strats (Mesprit) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Thunderbolt
- Stealth Rock
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Head Smash
- Superpower
- Wild Charge
Terribad Snake (Serperior) @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Dragon Pulse
- Substitute
Turtle! (Blastoise) @ Blastoisinite
Ability: Rain Dish
EVs: 248 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Dark Pulse
- Rapid Spin
Adrian (Gothitelle) @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
Burd (Crobat) @ Choice Band
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Haze
- U-turn
- Cross Poison
Terribad Strats (Mesprit) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Thunderbolt
- Stealth Rock
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