As mentioned in my previous NU RMT, I am in the process of setting a youtube channel which will feature battles from all the major tiers as well as some lesser commentated battles such as mixed tier and draft battles. Prior to launching my channel, I'm getting at least one team for each tier ready to go with RU being the last team I need. As with NU I have limited experience with the lower tiers so I will combine two perspective teams into one thread to maximize my options. As always thanks for any advice you can provide, its all greatly appreciated
STABX4
Team At A Glance:
In Depth Analysis:
9 Volt [Electivire]@ Expert Belt
Motor Drive
248 Atk/36 SpA/224 Speed
Naive
Wild Charge
Flamethrower
Earthquake
Ice Punch
Electivire has always been one of my favorite RU pokemon mainly due to its wide coverage ability. Despite not being overly strong, when equipped with an Expert Belt Electivire becomes a dangerous late game sweeper. Wild Charge serves as my most powerful STAB option and puts a huge dent in anything that takes at least nutural damage. Flamethrower covers well with wild charge as it hits anything that resists the former hard. Earthquake gives Electivire a way to hit opposing electrics who already grant a free switch in thanks to Motor Drive. Ice Punch provides coverage against dragons and pounds frailer grass types.
Pin Cushion [Quilfish]@Leftovers
Intimidate
252 HP/240 Def/16 SpD
Impish
Spikes
Thunder Wave
Pain Split
Waterfall
Qwilfish serves as my lead as its ability to lay spikes works very well in tandem with Electivire as well as supporting the overall team. Spikes is the main objective for Qwilfish as it allows Electivire to finish off many foes it couldnt without hazard support. Qwilfish is my check to many physical attackers including Entei who could wreck the team otherwise. Thunder Wave slows down faster threats especially Scarfers who are done without the extra speed. Pain Split provides Qwilfish with recovery, greatly increasing its longevity. Lastly Waterfall prevents me from becoming taunt bait while hitting decently hard in spite of the Wall status.
Smaug [Druddigon]@ Choice Band
Rough Skin
236 HP/252 Atk/20 Speed
Adamant
Outrage
Earthquake
Sucker Punch
Dragon Claw
Druddigon's high attack and useful typing make it a premiere Choice Band user. Outrage is the main STAB wrecking everything bar steel types. Earthquake takes out steels who resist Outrage without the Stat drops from superpower. Sucker Punch gives Druddigon a priority move to make up for its lack of speed allowing it to clean up weakened foes. Finally Dragon Claw provides an alternate dragon attack that wont force me to be locked in on a steel switch in.
Alcide [Entei]@ Life Orb
Pressure
252 Atk/4 SpA/252 Speed
Naughty
Flare Blitz
Extremespeed
Stone Edge
HP Grass
Entei is one of the best Physical attackers in RU and primarily serves as the revenge killer for this team. Life Orb provides almost the same boost as Choice Band while allowing me to switch moves. Flare Blitz is a 2HKO on anything that doesnt resist it. Extremespeed is the best priority move in the game and finishes of weakened foes. Stone Edge takes care of opposing fire types while HP Grass threatens Ground types such as Kabutops and Rydon who would otherwise chase Entei out.
Lawn Rider [Rotom-C]@Choice Scarf
Levitate
4 SpD/252 SpA/252 Speed
Timid
Volt Switch
Leaf Storm
Thunderbolt
Trick
Rotom-C replaces Sceptile due to its better synergy with Qwilfish and also becomes my late game cleaner. Volt Switch is used to keep offensive momentum on my side early to mid game and allows me to scout opponents. Leaf Storm is extremely powerful and demolishes pokemon like Rydon who try to block volt switch. Thunderbolt is Rotom's main move when assuming its cleaner role as it hits any none counter hard. Lastly Trick cripples walls like Clefable who are designed to stop Rotom from mopping up.
Grimm [Absol]@ Life Orb
Super Luck
4 HP/252 Atk/252 Speed
Naughty
Sucker Punch
Night Slash
Superpower
Fire Blast
While this team is not particularly weak to Psychic or Ghost types that run wild in RU, Absol is a strong, fast attacker that can easily trap and eliminate them. With the addition of Rotom to my team, Absol can afford to take on a more offensive role. Sucker Punch is the strongest STAB move allowing me to outspeed faster foes. Night Slash takes care of bulkier pokemon like Uxie as well as having a high chance to crit with Super Luck. Superpower hurts many strong pokemon such as Aggron that arent scared of dark type moves. Finally Fire Blast provides additional coverage against grass and bug types
STABX4
Team At A Glance:
In Depth Analysis:
9 Volt [Electivire]@ Expert Belt
Motor Drive
248 Atk/36 SpA/224 Speed
Naive
Wild Charge
Flamethrower
Earthquake
Ice Punch
Electivire has always been one of my favorite RU pokemon mainly due to its wide coverage ability. Despite not being overly strong, when equipped with an Expert Belt Electivire becomes a dangerous late game sweeper. Wild Charge serves as my most powerful STAB option and puts a huge dent in anything that takes at least nutural damage. Flamethrower covers well with wild charge as it hits anything that resists the former hard. Earthquake gives Electivire a way to hit opposing electrics who already grant a free switch in thanks to Motor Drive. Ice Punch provides coverage against dragons and pounds frailer grass types.
Pin Cushion [Quilfish]@Leftovers
Intimidate
252 HP/240 Def/16 SpD
Impish
Spikes
Thunder Wave
Pain Split
Waterfall
Qwilfish serves as my lead as its ability to lay spikes works very well in tandem with Electivire as well as supporting the overall team. Spikes is the main objective for Qwilfish as it allows Electivire to finish off many foes it couldnt without hazard support. Qwilfish is my check to many physical attackers including Entei who could wreck the team otherwise. Thunder Wave slows down faster threats especially Scarfers who are done without the extra speed. Pain Split provides Qwilfish with recovery, greatly increasing its longevity. Lastly Waterfall prevents me from becoming taunt bait while hitting decently hard in spite of the Wall status.
Smaug [Druddigon]@ Choice Band
Rough Skin
236 HP/252 Atk/20 Speed
Adamant
Outrage
Earthquake
Sucker Punch
Dragon Claw
Druddigon's high attack and useful typing make it a premiere Choice Band user. Outrage is the main STAB wrecking everything bar steel types. Earthquake takes out steels who resist Outrage without the Stat drops from superpower. Sucker Punch gives Druddigon a priority move to make up for its lack of speed allowing it to clean up weakened foes. Finally Dragon Claw provides an alternate dragon attack that wont force me to be locked in on a steel switch in.
Alcide [Entei]@ Life Orb
Pressure
252 Atk/4 SpA/252 Speed
Naughty
Flare Blitz
Extremespeed
Stone Edge
HP Grass
Entei is one of the best Physical attackers in RU and primarily serves as the revenge killer for this team. Life Orb provides almost the same boost as Choice Band while allowing me to switch moves. Flare Blitz is a 2HKO on anything that doesnt resist it. Extremespeed is the best priority move in the game and finishes of weakened foes. Stone Edge takes care of opposing fire types while HP Grass threatens Ground types such as Kabutops and Rydon who would otherwise chase Entei out.
Lawn Rider [Rotom-C]@Choice Scarf
Levitate
4 SpD/252 SpA/252 Speed
Timid
Volt Switch
Leaf Storm
Thunderbolt
Trick
Rotom-C replaces Sceptile due to its better synergy with Qwilfish and also becomes my late game cleaner. Volt Switch is used to keep offensive momentum on my side early to mid game and allows me to scout opponents. Leaf Storm is extremely powerful and demolishes pokemon like Rydon who try to block volt switch. Thunderbolt is Rotom's main move when assuming its cleaner role as it hits any none counter hard. Lastly Trick cripples walls like Clefable who are designed to stop Rotom from mopping up.
Grimm [Absol]@ Life Orb
Super Luck
4 HP/252 Atk/252 Speed
Naughty
Sucker Punch
Night Slash
Superpower
Fire Blast
While this team is not particularly weak to Psychic or Ghost types that run wild in RU, Absol is a strong, fast attacker that can easily trap and eliminate them. With the addition of Rotom to my team, Absol can afford to take on a more offensive role. Sucker Punch is the strongest STAB move allowing me to outspeed faster foes. Night Slash takes care of bulkier pokemon like Uxie as well as having a high chance to crit with Super Luck. Superpower hurts many strong pokemon such as Aggron that arent scared of dark type moves. Finally Fire Blast provides additional coverage against grass and bug types
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