Ubers RMT: A Noob at work

It is extremely late at night, possibly 1 in the morning. I'm still awake after sleepless hours in bed and I have an epifany (I think I just butchered that word): UBERS!!!! They are very strong and the metagame is extremely fast paced, meaning I was in for a fun night. This team died a while ago when it never worked, but I've spruced it up and had at least 20 battles with it. I think it is okay, not great, as this is my second ever Ubers team and little experience in the modern Ubers metagame. Some research showed me to a fitting team. Please, factor in how late it is for me and how I probably put this team together in one hour. I haven't had time to think over and over about it but I did have time to test it and it wasn't great but it definitely was a plus for me over my last Uber team.

First Glance
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The Lead

SexyBabe (Deoxys-F)
Hasty @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
100 Atk_156 SAtk_252 Spe
-Stealth Rock
-Superpower
-Ice Beam
-Shadow Ball

Look at this creature and tell me you aren't scared. It hits just about everything with a OHKO or 2HKO, enough said. Deoxys-F is one of the best suicide leads out there; taking out two or three pokemon as he walks out the door. Pretty simple strategy here; setup some rocks, fight. I was thinking a Focus Sash might be better because he might not even surivive to attack after the Stealth Rocks. I'll have to test it first but it sounds better than Life Orb, even though the power-up is key to these OHKOs.

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The Status Abuser/Wall

ItsaBIRD (Lugia)
Bold @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
252 HP_8 Def_248 Spe
-Ice Beam
-Roost
-Toxic
-Reflect

I can see why this guy does so well in Ubers. Just look at him! Even his Pokedex entry says that he is so powerful he dwells at the bottom of the sea for the sake of everybody's safety. This is a pretty standard Lugia courtesy of Katherine. I take him over Cresselia because Lugia can effectively wall the two strongest physical attackers (Rayquaza and Groudon) and gobble up their attacks then Roost off the residual damage. But OMG, Stealth Rock weaknesses are killing me.

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The Wall Breaker

Fishy (Kyogre)
Modest @ Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
200 HP_252 SAtk_56 SDef
-Water Spout
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Thunder

Well, what did you expect? This is the best 'mon for the job, just as simple as Blissey being a SDef wall, this is a born Wall Breaker. I'm not sure exactly, but I heard from others that this OHKOs or 2HKOs every pokemon in the game. That's very impressive an suitable for my team. However, I am a bit scared of that damned Parasect. Ever since Gen. Empoleon introduced it, I've seen little mushrooms dancing around Kyogre and then sleeping it. So thanks a lot...
It is VERY obvious why everyone chooses a Specsgre over every other kind of Wall Breaker because, well, I find the only true ways out of a Specsgre's Water Spout are Palkia and Lugia, and even then, they take massive damage.
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The Mixed Sweeper

Kitty =3 (Dialga)
Mild @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Pressure
136 Atk_252 SAtk_120 Spe
-Thunder
-Dragon Claw
-Draco Meteor
-Fire Blast

Just seeing this set gives me the chills. Nobody wants to face a terribly strong STAB Draco Meteor from Dialga, and even less when he's faster then you! I'm banking on Dialga outspeeding the pokemon that it is pitted against. I took out the HP investment primarily for that reason. If I can outrun my opponent, I can beat them. This is a great switch in to Rayquaza, although I'm not too sure if it can survive a hit after DD because it probably won't be fast enough. Hell, it probably won't be fast enough anyway.
This is a very cool Dialga in that it can switch in and take out a pokemon very easily. I think that's called a super-awesome-REVENGE KILLER!!! This has been a very effective pokemon for me to use and I hope it doesn't get changed around too much.
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The Revenge Killer

Scissorslol (Scizor)
Adamant @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
240 HP_56 Atk_212 SDef
-Pursuit
-Bullet Punch
-U-Turn
-Superpower

Pretty Standard Scizor here. Another great Revenge Killer, probably even more threatening than my Scarf Dialga. This baby can 2HKO just about ANYTHING with neutral damage to BP. Having Pursuit on me locks Psychics/Ghosts in and possibly OHKOs them on the way out. U-Turn is essential for scouting out their Scizor counter, and Roost is just because I can.
Well, what would I use instead that has 591 Atk stat, Technician, and STAB Priority BP? Scizor is definitely a force to be reckoned with and that's why I need him.
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The Physical Sweeper

UDieNow (Rayquaza)
Adamant @ Life Orb
Ability: Air Lock
112 HP_252 Atk_144 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Extremespeed
-Dragon Claw
-Earthquake

This is my favorite pokemon in Ubers. Air Lock is a nifty toy I can use to play around with opponent's who rely on Drizzle or Drought. This is basically the Uber Scizor; an Adamant Rayquaza with Swords Dance can OHKO/2HKO anything with neutral damage to Extremespeed (sounds like Scizor, right?) Dragon Claw is for coverage on Giratina and Earthquake is for Dialga, Forretress, etc. Extremespeed is my prime move here, and it is basically awesome with OHKO most pokemon in Ubers.
The best physical sweepers out there stare with awe at the sheer power of Rayquaza. But, damn, too bad for the SR weakness...

Thanks everybody for RMTing. I hope that when you read this you looked at my team and said, "Wow, I was like that too when I was a noob." I DON'T want you to get too frustrated and yell/scream at your screen, so make sure that if this gets so bad you wanna kill yourself that you leave the page immediately (prolly shouldn't put this here...).

Oh yeah and sorry for being so unoriginal with the EVs everybody. I just didn't have the time to be creative with that.

Changes are in BOLD
 
First of all, there's no need to be "creative" with EV spreads, they're standard for a reason.

Scizor's spread could be changed to a bulkier 56 atk, 252 HP, 200 Sp.def, to enable it to switch in more easily. You could drop some HP EV's for speed though.

Lol, the Cresselia must be the one from Thorn's signature.

Why are you running HP grass over Thunder on Kyogre? Thunder is Kyogre's best hope to dent Palkia, Groudon gets hit harder by STAB or Ice Beam. If you're that scared of Quagsire, use HP grass, otherwise just use thunder.
 
I agree with Erazor. Use HP Grass on Kyogre to get the strong hit on Kyogre, Palkia, Lugia, even Ho-oH and a 30% chance of paralysis. Cresselia can wall any Quagsires that may get in Kyogre's way.

Use his EV spread for Scizor; it enables him to switch-in much easier on special attacks like Darkrai Focus Blast, Lati@s Thunder and Mewtwo Aura Sphere. There is little need for Speed EVs when he's far slower than the standard base 90 speed Ubers.


Darkrai:

Darkrai needs a Lum Berry if he is to absorb Scarf Darkrai's Dark Void. Otherwise, he'll just be put to sleep before he sets up Substitute. Focus Sash is deemed useless if you set up a Substitute. The only practical use of Focus Sash is to survive Mewtwo's Focus Blast or item boosted Aura Sphere. However, against Mewtwo leads, immediately send in Scizor. With Erazor's EV spread, he is an excellent switch-in to Mewtwo. He takes the Fighting attack and plays the old "Will I U-turn, Bullet Punch or Pursuit game."


Dialga:

Dialga should have Aura Sphere over Brick Break. Brick Break only 3HKOs Blissey, and this is futile thanks to Softboiled or Wish & Protect. Aura Sphere won't 2HKO Blissey either, but it'll outdamage Brick Break vs every other pokemon. It is the superior choice. The only reason to use Brick Break is to break dual screen, but it's not a suitable move for a revenge killer. As well, it has poor speed for a revenge killer. Run Timid with 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe. This enables you to outrun Deoxys-A and tie with other Scarf Dialga/Kyogre/Ho-oh, who almost always run max speed. Mild also increases the damage taken by physical moves. Dialga makes a good switch-in to Scizor, taking little damage from U-turn and having the attacks and speed to lay a strong dent on many pokemon; we don't want Mild interferring with this.
 
Well, to start off, Nasty Plot Darkrai isn't the best lead. You get outsped by Deoxys-A, Mewtwo, other Darkrai, and Deoxys-S, so being *fast* is out of the question. You'll either be Superpowered by Deoxys, Focus Blasted for an OHKO by Mewtwo, or slept by the common Choice Scarf Darkrai. I'd recommend running the Choice Scarf set (Trick / Dark Void / Dark Pulse / Nasty Plot) to beat all of those opposing leads who don't often run a Lum Berry, and have the power behind Nasty Plot, too.

I don't really know how exactly you're using Cresselia. Physical attacks are used much less than in the regular OU tier, as the only things in the top ten are Groudon, Rayquaza, and Scizor. The only one of these you can switch into is Groudon (whom you counter quite nicely), because Rayquaza can outspeed you and OHKO after a Swords Dance with Outrage, and Scizor can OHKO you with X-Scissor or U-turn out. If you're worried about countering these Pokemon, Groudon and Rayquaza is particular, use Lugia with this set.

Lugia @ Leftovers
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 Spe
Ability: Pressure
- Roost
- Reflect
- Ice Beam
- Toxic

This set can handle almost anything Rayquaza and Groudon can throw at it, thanks to Reflect + Roost. Ice Beam takes on those Pokemon, and Toxic deals with Pokemon thinking that they can get a free switch-in, like Mewtwo. The Speed EVs allow Lugia to outpace Adamant Rayquaza, letting you set up a Reflect before it attacks you.

Like Erazor said, Hidden Power Grass is pointless on SpecsOgre, unless you are incredibly afraid of Quagsire. Thunder hits other Kyogre, as well as Palkia and Lugia. Parasect isn't that dangerous, all it can do is sleep you anyways, which isn't too bad. Also, considering you're running Modest, not Timid, use an EV spread of 252 HP / 244 Special Attack / 24 Speed, which outpaces some base 90 Speed Ubers, and helps you tank hits much more.

Also like Erazor said, on Uber Scizor, run 252 HP / 56 Atk / 200 SpD as you can switch into Dragon Pulses from Latias. Also, it's much more efficient to run this set in Ubers instead of the CB set.

Scizor @ Life Orb / Expert Belt
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Atk / 200 SpD
Ability: Technician
- Pursuit
- U-turn
- Roost
- Bullet Punch

Switch into something like Latias, and Pursuit it as it switches, and it's dead. U-turn is a great option for handling Uber Psychics as well as building up damage. Roost heals you, as Scizor takes a ton of hits with the EVs. Bullet Punch takes on Deoxys-A and Darkrai. The EVs let you tank a myraid of hits from Dragon-types, Steels, and Psychics and hurt them back.

Rayquaza is basically fine, but I'd recommend running max Speed to handle faster Pokemon better, certainly if you won't be getting many Dragon Dances.
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Good team for a first try!
 
Why are you running HP grass over Thunder on Kyogre? Thunder is Kyogre's best hope to dent Palkia, Groudon gets hit harder by STAB or Ice Beam. If you're that scared of Quagsire, use HP grass, otherwise just use thunder.

Oops, lol. I'm not scared of Quagsire, I just thought that it couldn't learn Thunder (my bad). But thanks anyway I would've never noticed that.

Darkrai:

Darkrai needs a Lum Berry if he is to absorb Scarf Darkrai's Dark Void. Otherwise, he'll just be put to sleep before he sets up Substitute. Focus Sash is deemed useless if you set up a Substitute. The only practical use of Focus Sash is to survive Mewtwo's Focus Blast or item boosted Aura Sphere. However, against Mewtwo leads, immediately send in Scizor. With Erazor's EV spread, he is an excellent switch-in to Mewtwo. He takes the Fighting attack and plays the old "Will I U-turn, Bullet Punch or Pursuit game."


Dialga:

Dialga should have Aura Sphere over Brick Break. Brick Break only 3HKOs Blissey, and this is futile thanks to Softboiled or Wish & Protect. Aura Sphere won't 2HKO Blissey either, but it'll outdamage Brick Break vs every other pokemon. It is the superior choice. The only reason to use Brick Break is to break dual screen, but it's not a suitable move for a revenge killer. As well, it has poor speed for a revenge killer. Run Timid with 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe. This enables you to outrun Deoxys-A and tie with other Scarf Dialga/Kyogre/Ho-oh, who almost always run max speed. Mild also increases the damage taken by physical moves. Dialga makes a good switch-in to Scizor, taking little damage from U-turn and having the attacks and speed to lay a strong dent on many pokemon; we don't want Mild interferring with this.

I was thinking about both these pokemon last night before I went to bed. I realized how many other leads are faster than Darkrai (w/o Choice Scarf) and how Brick Break was so weak.
So, on Darkrai, I decided Lum Berry was best because of the faster Darkrais. And I also heard that Darkrai is extremely frail and goes down easy, so maybe not the lead I was looking for. If I Scarf it, everyone will now about it even before I make a first move. So, I lose the surprise and possibly the pokemon. Instead, how about I run a Deoxys-a?

Deoxys-A
Hasty @ Life Orb
100 Atk 252 Spe 156 SAtk
-Stealth Rock
-Superpower
-Ice Beam
-Shadow Ball

Does this work better than Darkrai?
And for Dialga, it definitely needs a physical move in there, otherwise I would be running specs. The idea for Brick Break was, basically what you said. But it is very weak. So, instead of Brick Break, I think Shadow Claw or Dragon Claw would get me the most coverage and be a powerful physical move.

If you're worried about countering these Pokemon, Groudon and Rayquaza is particular, use Lugia with this set.

Lugia @ Leftovers
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 Spe
Ability: Pressure
- Roost
- Reflect
- Ice Beam
- Toxic

This set can handle almost anything Rayquaza and Groudon can throw at it, thanks to Reflect + Roost. Ice Beam takes on those Pokemon, and Toxic deals with Pokemon thinking that they can get a free switch-in, like Mewtwo. The Speed EVs allow Lugia to outpace Adamant Rayquaza, letting you set up a Reflect before it attacks you.

Also like Erazor said, on Uber Scizor, run 252 HP / 56 Atk / 200 SpD as you can switch into Dragon Pulses from Latias. Also, it's much more efficient to run this set in Ubers instead of the CB set.

Scizor @ Life Orb / Expert Belt
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Atk / 200 SpD
Ability: Technician
- Pursuit
- U-turn
- Roost
- Bullet Punch

Switch into something like Latias, and Pursuit it as it switches, and it's dead. U-turn is a great option for handling Uber Psychics as well as building up damage. Roost heals you, as Scizor takes a ton of hits with the EVs. Bullet Punch takes on Deoxys-A and Darkrai. The EVs let you tank a myraid of hits from Dragon-types, Steels, and Psychics and hurt them back.

Well, this Scizor set is definitely a plus over the last EV spread and movepool. I think its pretty cool how Scizor can be an awesome physical sweeper and a counter =]
As for the Lugia over Cresselia, you may be right. Lugia does look like the superior choice when being a Supporter/Status Abuser. Okay, I'll give it a try. Thanks a lot!

Thanks for all these rates guys =D
 
Deoxys-A would like to Sash itself before having to die to anything in one hit after putting Stealth Rock. As a lead, it helps more than Orb, and even if you think it's pretty much dead (1 HP, entry fields on YOUR side), you can still use it as a suicide bait to easen up a turn. Works best against Specs Ogres who give grief when deciding what to send in against its storm. I really don't think Deoxys is the best lead nowadays, at least with Scarf Mewtwo rising in usage.

Why is there no Speed EVs on Kyogre? You can argue that it's just a base 90 Speed and will probably get eaten up by the other faster guys. Not necessarily true, methinks. You'd want at least 244 Speed (stat, not EVs) for Jolly TTar (which does exist, ask Train Man). At zero Speed, you're putting yourself at a disadvantage by being outsped by all other Kyogres, and at worst they'll tie against you, but that's super rare I think.

Any reason for Dragon Claw on Dialga? I don't see any. Bliss absorbs it, Latias will survive, and now you're doing pitiful damage against Groudon, as well as cutting down your other stats. Just forget about it. Also, 120 Speed EVs is pretty pitiful. At 369 Speed, you're being outraced by just everything that's fast. Mewtwo, Darkrai, Deoxys, and even Dugtrio. None of these need Scarf to destroy your "Scarf" Dialga. Maximize its Speed, go with Timid. It -doesn't- need a physical move. The only physical move I'd ever consider for Scarf Dialga is Outrage which can help tremendously in late game against any Latiases or CM Giratinas (which kind of gives your team problems; Dialga does NOT counter it) still alive, and also take a chunk out of Blissey (watch out for protect).

If you look at Katherine's EV spread, you'll see that your Scizor is EVed incorrectly (hint: Speed EVs).

ALSO, I disagree with 252 HP on Scizor. It's a Stealth Rock number.

Really never used SD Ray. No comment on the EVs.


Your team seems to struggle against Kyogre. You have 3 Water resists, but they hate Specs Spout. Dialga gets like OHKOed by Specs Spout after SR, Rayquaza could be slower and leaves his only option to ES the crud out of Kyogre (and is weak to SR), while your own Kyogre isn't going to stand a chance trying to swap into it. Specs Kyogre gets a switch in against Lugia and Scizor and will kill a member. Oh and let's not forget Thunder; your team is miserable trying to take it. Dialga, your Scarfer, despises being paralyzed, and just about anything else DIES to Thunder.

Speaking of Thunder, you'll also have to be wary of another Thunder user: Latias. Latias will 2HKO Scizor with Thunder so you'd want to play around her very carefully should you want to keep your team alive. However, unlike Kyogre, Latias' chances of switching in are a bit more restricted. But you still should not disregard her presence.

...Getting back to Kyogre, I realize that not only is your team weak to Specs Kyogre, Calm Mind 3 Attack Kyogre gobbles your team up as well. Dialga won't be taking this down and will certainly die without hax on its side, Rayquaza is outsped and Ice Beamed, and everything else is Thundered.

I'll leave you to decide what fits best for your team. You don't have to counter EVERYTHING (that's impossible), but being destroyed by the #1 threat (before Arceus' release, before anyone starts anything) can be quite devastating.

If you need to stop Specs Kyogre, these Pokemon are viable:
Latias*, Palkia**, Quagsire, Ludicolo, Blissey***

*Takes over 50% from Specs Spout. However, she has the Speed to Recover off the damage, or Thunder the snot out of Kyogre. Watch out for Ice Beam

**Is actually quite badly dented despite 4x resist and 120 base SDef, but only if Spout comes from a full health Kyogre, and Palkia should live with sufficient HP I think. Watch out for Thunder.

***Can't take a full health Spout as it deals 60%. However, if you can wear kyogre down a bit, Blissey walls the rest of the moveset.
 
Before the rating i wanna tell you that i like your language, it sounds cool.


Your Lead:
Deo-f needs a focus sash, no question.
The moveset and EVs are ok.

Lugia:
Good standart set. Counters Groudon, Ray, Comp etc...
Maybe Lightscreen is a better option on your team.

Kyogre:
No speed EVs ?! With no speed EVs Water Spout is a waste of a slot.
a.) Run Speed over HP
b.) Run another Kyogre set. CM, Resttalk, Scarf etc...

Diagla:
Scarf Diagla is a beast. I prefer Outrage/Flamethrower instead of DC and FB. The speed is a bigger problem, run min. 204 Spe EVs to outspeed Deo-f, better all you can get.

Scizor:
Good moveset, put the 200 Spe EVs to SpD, its better.

Rayquaza:
You can run a better Ray than this one. I know only three good options

With Run max speed:
1.) Rayquaza with SD and physical attacks
2.) Run a mixed set with Draco Meteor/Overheat/Outrage/Extemespeed
or
3.) A slower bulkier DD Ray, here you can be creative



I would use Groudon over Deo-f, i had used Deo-f in the past till i realised that i started with 5,5 instead of six pokemons.
If you use Groudon , you need a Palkia/Latias/Blissey in your team to counter Kyogre (already explained by Jibaku), maybe over Rayquaza, because you have already 2 revenge killers.


I hope this could help you a bit with your team
 
Deoxys-A would like to Sash itself before having to die to anything in one hit after putting Stealth Rock. As a lead, it helps more than Orb, and even if you think it's pretty much dead (1 HP, entry fields on YOUR side), you can still use it as a suicide bait to easen up a turn. Works best against Specs Ogres who give grief when deciding what to send in against its storm. I really don't think Deoxys is the best lead nowadays, at least with Scarf Mewtwo rising in usage.

Agreed. As well, it does nothing against Scarf Darkai. I didn't think your Darkrai lead was bad. People wouldn't suspect Substitute and a Lum Berry on a lead Darkrai. The only thing I disagree with Jibalu is the Scarf Mewtwo comment. It isn't a concern thanks to Scizor being an excellent immediate switch-in.


On the topic of Scizor, have 200 HP / 56 Atk / 252 SDef. It focuses on SDef bulk and still maintains decent attack. Keep the CB and Superpower. The CB gives you a better chance of 2HKOing Rayquaza with Bullet Punch, a guaranteed OHKO on Mewtwo and Latias with U-turn and overall superior damage. You don't usually miss out on switching attacks; Scizor lacks the speed to have use for switching attacks, and the only move that allows you to gain a speed advantage is one that is resisted by many Ubers (Bullet Punch).


To help solve the Kyogre weakness, use Scarf Palkia over Scarf Dialga . Use the moves Surf, Draco Meteor, Thunder and Outrage. In terms of offence, it's similar to Dialga. The most notable change is 100 base speed to outrun +1 Jolly Rayquaza and Scarfed base 95 pokemon and below. It gains a STAB move powered up by Kyogre's rain in exchange for Fire Blast which is weakened by the same Rain. Outrage is the best choice for a physical attack, as it 2HKOs 0 HP / 252 Def Blissey 87% of the time with SR in play. Defensively, Dialga does have overall better typing than Palkia, but Palkia has the crucial x4 resist to Water Spout. Scizor has most of Dialga's resists should you need to use them. Just be aware that Water Spout still does a large amount of damage to Palkia, but then again, what doesn't? Quagsire, Ludicolo and Parasect, which can't do much else than wall Kyogre. Palkia can, at least, revenge kill like a god.
 
Agreed. As well, it does nothing against Scarf Darkai. I didn't think your Darkrai lead was bad. People wouldn't suspect Substitute and a Lum Berry on a lead Darkrai. The only thing I disagree with Jibalu is the Scarf Mewtwo comment. It isn't a concern thanks to Scizor being an excellent immediate switch-in.

LOL I already switched it in for Deoxys-F who is doing a magnificent job as a suicide lead. I tested the Darkrai set, and 1 out of 5 times it met up with Superpower Deoxys =/. So I might as well stick with Deoxys-F for now.

On the topic of Scizor, have 200 HP / 56 Atk / 252 SDef. It focuses on SDef bulk and still maintains decent attack. Keep the CB and Superpower. The CB gives you a better chance of 2HKOing Rayquaza with Bullet Punch, a guaranteed OHKO on Mewtwo and Latias with U-turn and overall superior damage. You don't usually miss out on switching attacks; Scizor lacks the speed to have use for switching attacks, and the only move that allows you to gain a speed advantage is one that is resisted by many Ubers (Bullet Punch).

Yeah, you're probably right. The Scizor now I'm confident is not defensive enough to survive a Choice Specs Kyogre's Surf/Water Spout, so Roost is useless (common switch in I have seen). Also, the extra attack would help with a lot of my weaknesses, okay, its official.

To help solve the Kyogre weakness, use Scarf Palkia over Scarf Dialga . Use the moves Surf, Draco Meteor, Thunder and Outrage. In terms of offence, it's similar to Dialga. The most notable change is 100 base speed to outrun +1 Jolly Rayquaza and Scarfed base 95 pokemon and below. It gains a STAB move powered up by Kyogre's rain in exchange for Fire Blast which is weakened by the same Rain. Outrage is the best choice for a physical attack, as it 2HKOs 0 HP / 252 Def Blissey 87% of the time with SR in play. Defensively, Dialga does have overall better typing than Palkia, but Palkia has the crucial x4 resist to Water Spout. Scizor has most of Dialga's resists should you need to use them. Just be aware that Water Spout still does a large amount of damage to Palkia, but then again, what doesn't? Quagsire, Ludicolo and Parasect, which can't do much else than wall Kyogre. Palkia can, at least, revenge kill like a god.

This is a great switch. I really noticed how pokemon that I originally thought could take one of Kyogre's Water Spouts were quickly 2HKOd. Diaga can't stand seeing another Dialga with its moveset either. I'll give this change a try then change my team around if it works.
Your team seems to struggle against Kyogre. You have 3 Water resists, but they hate Specs Spout. Dialga gets like OHKOed by Specs Spout after SR, Rayquaza could be slower and leaves his only option to ES the crud out of Kyogre (and is weak to SR), while your own Kyogre isn't going to stand a chance trying to swap into it. Specs Kyogre gets a switch in against Lugia and Scizor and will kill a member. Oh and let's not forget Thunder; your team is miserable trying to take it. Dialga, your Scarfer, despises being paralyzed, and just about anything else DIES to Thunder.

...Getting back to Kyogre, I realize that not only is your team weak to Specs Kyogre, Calm Mind 3 Attack Kyogre gobbles your team up as well. Dialga won't be taking this down and will certainly die without hax on its side, Rayquaza is outsped and Ice Beamed, and everything else is Thundered.

So what do you propose I do? If I switch Dialga to Palkia, that could revenge kill Kyogre with Thunder. Also, if I switched my Kyogre set to a Max Speed Calm Mind (with defensive bulk), can I counter a Specs Kyogre? I have realized that Kyogre is a huge problem against my team, but would these sets work better to counter it if I used them?
Rayquaza:
You can run a better Ray than this one. I know only three good options

With Run max speed:
1.) Rayquaza with SD and physical attacks
2.) Run a mixed set with Draco Meteor/Overheat/Outrage/Extemespeed
or
3.) A slower bulkier DD Ray, here you can be creative

Alright, so Jibaku helped me with Kyogre, and you helped me with Rayquaza, not a bad rate. So, getting to the point, what about Hasty Mix DD Ray? Basically your mixed set (Minus the Outrage) and replaced with DD. Also, I don't want to go max Spe, so could you help me with some possible movesets? It's already Hasty, so with a DD it would reach 346 (I think), but that isn't enough because scarfers could switch in. So how about I go 100 Spe, and then divide the rest up into Atk and SAtk? I would prolly run 156 Spe/252 SAtk/100 Atk. Is that good, or does it need to be bulkier? I don't think this will be switching into anything so revenge kill is the idea...but this is obviously lacking in defenses...so what should I do?
 
I would like to note one thing. If you switch Dialga to Palkia, you lose the only thing preventing Thunder from absolutely annihilating your team. Not to mention Dialga was already shaky. You can use Groudon instead Deoxys-A, but I really suck at leads so "trial and error" it goes if you want I suppose.

So what do you propose I do? If I switch Dialga to Palkia, that could revenge kill Kyogre with Thunder. Also, if I switched my Kyogre set to a Max Speed Calm Mind (with defensive bulk), can I counter a Specs Kyogre? I have realized that Kyogre is a huge problem against my team, but would these sets work better to counter it if I used them?
I suppose. Though you'd want to be careful-CM Kyogre 2HKOes Palkia with Thunder (if it CMs beforehand), while Palkia 3HKOes Kyogre with Thunder. Outrage can 2HKO Kyogre with enough Attack, though, but it's very risky.

What exactly do you mean by Max Speed bulky CM Kyogre? I suppose you could try but doesn't exactly help with your Thunder problem I noted beforehand

..it's Deoxys-A >_>. Deoxys-F is a generation behind and even then it's officially Deoxys-A.

Again, fix your Scizor. Not only is it eaten alive by Stealth Rock, it doesn't have any Special bulk.

your planned Ray's EVs said:
156 Spe/252 SAtk/100 Atk, Hasty
Be careful on how you EV this. Deoxys-A still outruns you even after you DD, thus wasting that Hasty Nature. If you are to run Hasty, at least give it 308 Speed.

The Scizor now I'm confident is not defensive enough to survive a Choice Specs Kyogre's Surf/Water Spout
Lol. Nothing neutral to Spout can survive a Specs boosted one except Blissey, Snorlax, Cresselia, and Lugia. Last 3 shouldn't even bother.
 
Huh, I think you need Extremespeed on DeoA, just because of how prevalent DeoE leads are. All your DeoA lead does, without Extremespeed is beg for them to set up SR and Spikes.

I think its been mentioned that ur Scarf Dialga is EVed a bit wrong, and Dragon Claw doesnt do anything anyway.

If it hasnt been said already, you could go Outrage, and either Hasty/Naive, (I'd prefer Naive because it makes those Scizor Uturns a bit easier to handle) Just put enough Attack EVs to 2HKO Blissey, as Latias and Latios wouldnt stand a chance vs it anyway.

Then you could either go for Max Speed to tie with other Scarf Max+ base 90s(basically other Dialgas, Kyogre) I think this is a better option if ur going Naive because you wouldnt be able to trade Meteors with another Scarf Dialga.

or, 439 Speed to beat out max speed DeoA. The lowest you should go, if you dont care about DeoA is like 405 speed or something because that beats out Adamant Scarf Heracross, which you wouldnt want to underspeed.

As for Rayquaza, its fine, but perhaps you should consider another move over EQ as it doesnt really do anything except KO BU Dialga, as other Dialgas are KOed by +2 Dragon Claw, at least thats what Ive been experiencing. You could go Overheat to guarunteedly beat Forresstress and Scizor, as you cant KO a Forry with +2 EQ. Or you could go Aqua Tail, and if Rayquaza doesnt learn that(havent opened team builder in ages,) go with Waterfall, as it KOs Defensive Groudon.

I actually go Adamant myself, but if other Rayquazas are troublesome, go Jolly Max Speed. I dont think 112 HP Evs does anything specific for Rayquaza, as itll still probably get KOed by stuff like Rend, Dragon Pulse from Dialga/Latias, unless its to make a Groudon's Dragon Claw not KO with SR, but Id be surprised if it did.

If you go Adamant, go Max Speed anyway, or go enough to beat out neutral Max base 90, then put some in Spa, but only if you opt for Overheat.
 
Go with Adamant 240 / 56 / 212 for Scizor -- you reach a bonus Atk point, an odd HP point for Stealth Rocks, and enough SpD to switch into Latias and Darkrai all day.
 
I would like to note one thing. If you switch Dialga to Palkia, you lose the only thing preventing Thunder from absolutely annihilating your team. Not to mention Dialga was already shaky. You can use Groudon instead Deoxys-A, but I really suck at leads so "trial and error" it goes if you want I suppose.

I suppose. Though you'd want to be careful-CM Kyogre 2HKOes Palkia with Thunder (if it CMs beforehand), while Palkia 3HKOes Kyogre with Thunder. Outrage can 2HKO Kyogre with enough Attack, though, but it's very risky.

If Thunder is that much of a problem, you could try out specially bulky CB Tyranitar (standard Uber Tyranitar) in place of Scizor. He makes a great switch-in on Thunder thanks to his natural bulk and SS boosting his SDef, far bulkier than Scizor. SS even reduces Thunder's accuracy to 50%. In the meanwhile, Tyranitar is a great offensive threat to Pokemon locked in on Thunder, especially when considering Scizor's Technician doesn't work when the opposing pokemon swaps out. Tyranitar still carries out Scizor's main function of trapping Psychics like Lati@s and Mewtwo (especially the Scarf Lead); he just has to avoid Aura Sphere/Focus Blast.

I must warn you though, SS can hinder your team. It can remove Deoxys-A's Focus Sash should your opponent have not set up SR yet, and Palkia would prefer the rain (though it's better than the sun). SS eliminating Leftovers recovery may make Lugia's job at walling Groudon and Rayquaza harder, but Groudon and Rayquaza remove SS effects anyways. However, without Scizor to Bullet Punch weakened Rayquaza, Lugia is more relied upon for walling Rayquaza than before. Nothing else on your team will be able to take a DD boosted Outrage. Fortunately though, Scarf Palkia can outspeed +1 Rayquaza.

Tyranitar is worth testing.
 
To be honest, I see NO reason in putting that Dialga on to your team, since you are already outsped by non scarfed base 120s and up. Also, you have almost nothing that can switch into Kyogre's Specs Water Spout, especially if it is timid.

I would try Scarf Palkia instead. You have the possibility of taking as little as <50% from Water Spout without Stealth Rock up (Still not guaranteed) and with 252 Speed EVs in Hasty or Timid Nature, it allows you to outspeed even max speed +speed natured Deoxys A. The standard Timid or Hasty spread will do just fine, but if you want, you can replace Aqua Tail or Outrage with Focus Punch. With Focus Punch, you can switch into Specs Kyogre without stealth rock up (although there is a chance that you will take over 50%, you will need 31 IVs in HP and Sp. Def to null this a bit), charge up a focus punch, and usually people like to switch in Blissey or Dialga. It will have a very high chance of OHKOing Blissey and 2HKOing Dialga. Of course, for Dialga, I recommend you to switch something else in, since Palkia does not like taking STAB dragon moves. Anyways, try scarf palkia instead, it fits your team much better than that Dialga IMO.
 
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