I've only been playing competitively for about 4 or so months so I don't have a lot of experience... However, I've tested many variations of a Rain Dance team and I think this is the best one I can make so far...
Oh pokemon in [Orange] I don't have physically have but I have tested them on a battle Simulator.
Changes in [Red]
If i'm not sure [ Blue ]
I'm using Heart Gold.
a. This team is for Wifi... So no Rotom suggestions please.
b. Ludicolo was using the OU offensive Rain (Special) but I changed it to Omastar in order to get a fast SubSeeder and because Omastar has the highest Sp.Atk on a Rain Team
1.
Uxie
Levitate
Bold ( +Def -Atk)
252 HP / 4 Sp.Atk / 252 Def
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
- U-Turn
- Stealth Rock
From the given suggestions Uxie is the best lead that I can go with as it can take an attack, rain dance, stealth rock then U-turn to a sweeper for free (faster leads). The only problem here is if I'm taunted... then I would thunder to hopefully take off a lot of HP but I would most likely U-Turn to Scizor as it will deal nicely with the lead
2.
Omastar @ Life Orb
Modest (-Atk +SpA)
Swift Swim
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Surf/ Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
-Earth Power/ Rain Dance Ancientpower
- Hidden PowerElectric Grass
Normally I would send in Kingdra as my first sweeper but I've learnt to save him as he is my only wall beaker and the only poke on my team that can take a hit.You might be wondering why I would put a choice item on a rain dance team but it's very simple. Omastar has no viable boosting moves to use and putting rain dance on him would be a waste as in my experience if your opponent can kill your dedicated rain dancer they can OKHO thisLife Orb as suggested. Basically my plan is to send him out after Zapdos then kill as much as possible with Surf then switch to Scizor or Ludicolo to combat their Bulky Water / Roserade.
Focus Sash is if i'm running Rain dance and want to get in Kabutops for free.
(If anyone can get a HP Grass / Electric Omastar that would be nice... It's so hard to breed Hidden Powers and IVs :( )
3.
Scizor@ Damp Rock
Brave (-Speed +Atk)
Technician
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Sp.Def 200 HP / 56 Atk / 252 Sp.Def
- Rain Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Brick BreakSuper Power
- U-Turn /Bug Bite
My physicall wall and Tyranitar counter. I didn't put Evs in HP as I only intend on walling physical hits from tyranitar and other pokemon
Quite the opposite was suggested to me.
The reason why I maximized attack is that I need a OHKO on Tyranitar and I need to kill Celebi with bug bite. Has Synergy with Ludicolo somewhat as most Fire attacks are Special and Poison does 0% damage to it ( Haven't encountered much bug pokemon; flying types are killed by kabutops ).
4.
Kabutops @ Life Orb
Adamant (-SpA +Atk)
Swift Swim
32 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Def / 204 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
Two words Aqua Jet. This attack alone has killed the foe's 2nd to last poke then I Stone Edge his Gyarados for the win. Putting the highest attack and Special attack pokemon on my team will allow me to get more KOs than to run a quilfish or another pokemon on a team. IMO you set up rain dance and sweep with your pokemon. You try to do the least amount of switches possible and your swift swimmers should have synergy with your rain supporters. This is why two pokemon with the same horrible typing is on my team. As long as they can a free switch in they will at least kill a pokemon :)
5.
Kingdra@ Life Orb
Naughty ()
Swift Swim
252 Atk / 240 SpA / 16 Spe
-Rain Dance Outrage
- Waterfall
- Hydro Pump
- Draco Meteor
Kingdra is my MVP on is team as it will almost always survive a hit and that is why is has rain dance as one of it's moves. It is also my wall breaker and I use Hydro Pump over Surf as Ludicolo/Omastar normally has Surf as they need the Accuracy more that Kingdra. I think this set is basically set as their is no way I would change it as no other swift swimmer can run a mixed set (No Ludicolo your physical set doesn't cut it as you die before you pull of a Swords Dance)
6.
Ludicolo @Damp Rock
Calm ()
Swift Swim / Rain Dish
232 HP / 216 SpD / 60 Spe
- Rain Dance
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Grass Knot
I'm tempted to run Rain Dish, Leftovers and protect in this set to Super Annoy the foe but Unfortunately Blissey's brother Ludicolo would rather run Damp Rock to Help Support the team and Grass Knot to Kill bulky waters.
Ok my strategy is to lead with Zapdos then protect on first turn if they stealth rock then I will Rain Dance then just go to Kabutops and start sweeping from their I will try to keep Kingdra for late game as he is a nice wall breaker
So this is my team please rate thank you :)
Oh pokemon in [Orange] I don't have physically have but I have tested them on a battle Simulator.
Changes in [Red]
If i'm not sure [ Blue ]
I'm using Heart Gold.
a. This team is for Wifi... So no Rotom suggestions please.
b. Ludicolo was using the OU offensive Rain (Special) but I changed it to Omastar in order to get a fast SubSeeder and because Omastar has the highest Sp.Atk on a Rain Team
1.
Uxie
Levitate
Bold ( +Def -Atk)
252 HP / 4 Sp.Atk / 252 Def
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
- U-Turn
- Stealth Rock
From the given suggestions Uxie is the best lead that I can go with as it can take an attack, rain dance, stealth rock then U-turn to a sweeper for free (faster leads). The only problem here is if I'm taunted... then I would thunder to hopefully take off a lot of HP but I would most likely U-Turn to Scizor as it will deal nicely with the lead
2.
Omastar @ Life Orb
Modest (-Atk +SpA)
Swift Swim
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Surf/ Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
-
- Hidden Power
Normally I would send in Kingdra as my first sweeper but I've learnt to save him as he is my only wall beaker and the only poke on my team that can take a hit.
Focus Sash is if i'm running Rain dance and want to get in Kabutops for free.
(If anyone can get a HP Grass / Electric Omastar that would be nice... It's so hard to breed Hidden Powers and IVs :( )
3.
Scizor@ Damp Rock
Brave (-Speed +Atk)
Technician
- Rain Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Brick Break
- U-Turn /
My physicall wall and Tyranitar counter.
Quite the opposite was suggested to me.
The reason why I maximized attack is that I need a OHKO on Tyranitar and I need to kill Celebi with bug bite. Has Synergy with Ludicolo somewhat as most Fire attacks are Special and Poison does 0% damage to it ( Haven't encountered much bug pokemon; flying types are killed by kabutops ).
4.
Kabutops @ Life Orb
Adamant (-SpA +Atk)
Swift Swim
32 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Def / 204 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
Two words Aqua Jet. This attack alone has killed the foe's 2nd to last poke then I Stone Edge his Gyarados for the win. Putting the highest attack and Special attack pokemon on my team will allow me to get more KOs than to run a quilfish or another pokemon on a team. IMO you set up rain dance and sweep with your pokemon. You try to do the least amount of switches possible and your swift swimmers should have synergy with your rain supporters. This is why two pokemon with the same horrible typing is on my team. As long as they can a free switch in they will at least kill a pokemon :)
5.
Kingdra@ Life Orb
Naughty ()
Swift Swim
252 Atk / 240 SpA / 16 Spe
-
- Waterfall
- Hydro Pump
- Draco Meteor
Kingdra is my MVP on is team as it will almost always survive a hit and that is why is has rain dance as one of it's moves. It is also my wall breaker and I use Hydro Pump over Surf as Ludicolo/Omastar normally has Surf as they need the Accuracy more that Kingdra. I think this set is basically set as their is no way I would change it as no other swift swimmer can run a mixed set (No Ludicolo your physical set doesn't cut it as you die before you pull of a Swords Dance)
6.
Ludicolo @Damp Rock
Calm ()
Swift Swim / Rain Dish
232 HP / 216 SpD / 60 Spe
- Rain Dance
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Grass Knot
I'm tempted to run Rain Dish, Leftovers and protect in this set to Super Annoy the foe but Unfortunately Blissey's brother Ludicolo would rather run Damp Rock to Help Support the team and Grass Knot to Kill bulky waters.
Ok my strategy is to lead with Zapdos then protect on first turn if they stealth rock then I will Rain Dance then just go to Kabutops and start sweeping from their I will try to keep Kingdra for late game as he is a nice wall breaker
So this is my team please rate thank you :)