So this is my first RMT on this board but I have some experience with CaP. This team centers around the Tyranitar + Revenankh dynamic and so far has torn through teams going 5-0 with matches that weren't even close (the closest was 3-0). So tell me what you think!
Team at a glance:
In Depth Look:
Kitsunoh
@ Choice Scarf
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spe
Limber
Adamant
Move Set:
Earthquake
Ice Punch
ShadowStrike
U-Turn
Comment: A brutally fast and powerful lead and late game killer. If I can't KO the opposing lead easily, I will U-Turn to safety and one of my many counters such as Gliscor for Earthquake or Vaporeon for Fire attacks. His type coverage is intense and he's fast enough to disguise the Scarf early on. Furthermore, he has a sick Fighting immunity which is very useful on this team along with Grass resistance.
Stratagem
@ Life Orb
Levitate
Timid
EVs: 252 Spe/ 252 SpA/ 6 SpD
Move Set:
Paleo Wave
Earth Power
Energy Ball
Flamethrower
Comment: Boasting an essential Ground immunity and disgusting power, Stratagem serves as a physical wall breaker letting Tyranitar tear through the remains or Revenankh set up with ease. With his speed, power and type coverage, nothing is safe and the special defense boost from Tyranitar lets him switch in on more than just Ground attacks. Being able to easily dismantle anything but priority users is essential to my team's strategy.
Revenankh
@ Leftovers
Shed Skin
Careful
EVs: 252 HP/ 120 Def/ 136 SpD
Move Set:
Bulk Up
Hammer Arm
Shadow Sneak
Rest
Comment: A wicked team player and supreme Blissey killer along with any priority user as he can boost his defense with ease. This thing can absorb status, is very bulky and is nearly impossible to KO without a super effective attack while it just keeps on getting stronger and stronger and sweeps with unresisted coverage and excellent moves. Finally, Tyranitar serves as the perfect compliment, destroying Ghosts, Psychics and Flying types with ease.
Tyranitar
@ Choice Band
Sand Stream
Adamant
EVs: 176 HP/ 252 Atk/ 80 Spe
Move Set:
Aqua Tail
Crunch
Pursuit
Stone Edgel
Comment: The focus of the team. Sandstream boosts Gliscor and Stratagem's survivability and wears down any trick buggers using Focus Sash, Endure, Endeavor and the like. Furthermore, Tyranitar's biggest weakness, Fighting is useless against two of my members and resisted by Gliscor. Tyranitar brings the pain to anything that threatens Revenankh and generally sets the stage for my opponent's grim finale.
Gliscor
@ Leftovers
Sand Veil
Impish
EVs: 252 HP/ 40 Def/ 216 Spe
Move Set:
Roost
Stealth Rock
Aerial Ace
Earthquake
Comment: Tyranitar's little buddy, Gliscor is a real pain for my opponent. He not only sets up Rocks but is almost impossible to KO without special attacks all while keeping Steel threats at bay (except Bronzong). This thing is effective at KOing Metagross, Scizor, Jirachi and the like but also things like Heracross and Breloom who can really be a pain if they get rolling (particularly Breloom). Gliscor is the glue of my team, being a strong switch in, tank, supporter and with enough offense of the right type to stop some big threats to my team.
Vaporeon
@ Leftovers
Water Absorb
Bold
EVs: 188 HP/ 252 Def/ 68 Spe
Move Set:
Surf
Roar
Wish
Protect
Comment: Wish passing is key to my team as the power packs can't recover. Vaporeon also takes Water and Ice attacks like a champ and even Fire moves aimed at Kitsunoh. He also serves as an effective scout, locking in opponent's moves. Phazing is also an important part of any team and can stop Gyarados on a rampage, who, with Bounce can run through my team. Vaporeon is Gliscor's compliment, another bonding agent for my team.
Overall Theme: Tyranitar and Stratagem are my offensive drivers, clearing the way for Revenankh to come in and run through teams all while being supported by Vaporeon and Gliscor who can take on any threat together and stop opponents from trying to run me through. Overall I aim for balance and power with complimentary typing to take hits and get my work done.
I look forward to comments and ideas!
EDIT: Aqua Tail for Stone Edge, my mistake!
Future considerations:
Jolteon for Stratagem for Electric coverage and similar qualities (albeit much less power).
Team at a glance:
In Depth Look:
Kitsunoh
@ Choice Scarf
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spe
Limber
Adamant
Move Set:
Earthquake
Ice Punch
ShadowStrike
U-Turn
Comment: A brutally fast and powerful lead and late game killer. If I can't KO the opposing lead easily, I will U-Turn to safety and one of my many counters such as Gliscor for Earthquake or Vaporeon for Fire attacks. His type coverage is intense and he's fast enough to disguise the Scarf early on. Furthermore, he has a sick Fighting immunity which is very useful on this team along with Grass resistance.
Stratagem
@ Life Orb
Levitate
Timid
EVs: 252 Spe/ 252 SpA/ 6 SpD
Move Set:
Paleo Wave
Earth Power
Energy Ball
Flamethrower
Comment: Boasting an essential Ground immunity and disgusting power, Stratagem serves as a physical wall breaker letting Tyranitar tear through the remains or Revenankh set up with ease. With his speed, power and type coverage, nothing is safe and the special defense boost from Tyranitar lets him switch in on more than just Ground attacks. Being able to easily dismantle anything but priority users is essential to my team's strategy.
Revenankh
@ Leftovers
Shed Skin
Careful
EVs: 252 HP/ 120 Def/ 136 SpD
Move Set:
Bulk Up
Hammer Arm
Shadow Sneak
Rest
Comment: A wicked team player and supreme Blissey killer along with any priority user as he can boost his defense with ease. This thing can absorb status, is very bulky and is nearly impossible to KO without a super effective attack while it just keeps on getting stronger and stronger and sweeps with unresisted coverage and excellent moves. Finally, Tyranitar serves as the perfect compliment, destroying Ghosts, Psychics and Flying types with ease.
Tyranitar
@ Choice Band
Sand Stream
Adamant
EVs: 176 HP/ 252 Atk/ 80 Spe
Move Set:
Aqua Tail
Crunch
Pursuit
Stone Edgel
Comment: The focus of the team. Sandstream boosts Gliscor and Stratagem's survivability and wears down any trick buggers using Focus Sash, Endure, Endeavor and the like. Furthermore, Tyranitar's biggest weakness, Fighting is useless against two of my members and resisted by Gliscor. Tyranitar brings the pain to anything that threatens Revenankh and generally sets the stage for my opponent's grim finale.
Gliscor
@ Leftovers
Sand Veil
Impish
EVs: 252 HP/ 40 Def/ 216 Spe
Move Set:
Roost
Stealth Rock
Aerial Ace
Earthquake
Comment: Tyranitar's little buddy, Gliscor is a real pain for my opponent. He not only sets up Rocks but is almost impossible to KO without special attacks all while keeping Steel threats at bay (except Bronzong). This thing is effective at KOing Metagross, Scizor, Jirachi and the like but also things like Heracross and Breloom who can really be a pain if they get rolling (particularly Breloom). Gliscor is the glue of my team, being a strong switch in, tank, supporter and with enough offense of the right type to stop some big threats to my team.
Vaporeon
@ Leftovers
Water Absorb
Bold
EVs: 188 HP/ 252 Def/ 68 Spe
Move Set:
Surf
Roar
Wish
Protect
Comment: Wish passing is key to my team as the power packs can't recover. Vaporeon also takes Water and Ice attacks like a champ and even Fire moves aimed at Kitsunoh. He also serves as an effective scout, locking in opponent's moves. Phazing is also an important part of any team and can stop Gyarados on a rampage, who, with Bounce can run through my team. Vaporeon is Gliscor's compliment, another bonding agent for my team.
Overall Theme: Tyranitar and Stratagem are my offensive drivers, clearing the way for Revenankh to come in and run through teams all while being supported by Vaporeon and Gliscor who can take on any threat together and stop opponents from trying to run me through. Overall I aim for balance and power with complimentary typing to take hits and get my work done.
I look forward to comments and ideas!
EDIT: Aqua Tail for Stone Edge, my mistake!
Future considerations:
Jolteon for Stratagem for Electric coverage and similar qualities (albeit much less power).