Hey, guys, it's Cactrune with the first UU RMT that I've posted in months. Hopefully, this team is better than those, because I think I've made some progress as a player since then. It focuses on a Cobalion sweep, and it uses various methods to whittle away at said mon's checks until Cobalion can set up and win the game. Anyway, this team has served me well, and it's the one I used to get suspect reqs for the ongoing Pidgeotite test. It features a lot of my favorite 'mons, including a couple of underrated ones. Without further ado, here's the team.
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
This is the Pokemon that the team is built around. Cobalion is a rising star in the current metagame, due to its great speed, bulk, and STAB combination. Thanks to these traits, Cobalion's SubSDset is really dangerous, possessing the ability to set up on many of the bulkier Pokemon in the tier. Its superb speed and STABs also aid it in checking some annoying Pokemon, including Mamoswine, Snorlax, Abomasnow, and Swords Dance Lucario. This is one of my favorite setup sweepers at the moment.
Jellicent @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Hex
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Cobalion struggles to break through bulky Water and Psychic-types, and Jellicent is a great partner for the job. This guy is very underrated, but it can singlehandedly incapacitate many threats thanks to its unique combination of moves, typing, and ability. It checks Reuniclus, Snorlax, Suicune, Cresselia, Slowking, and Cobalion, among other things, and it can also spread status and prevent utility 'mons from doing their jobs. The main issue with Jellicent is that its physical bulk is a bit lacking, which isn't helped by the fact that it makes more sense to run enough speed to creep Suicune and other Pokemon in its speed bracket. Still, I feel like Jellicent is an underrated threat that should see more use.
Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
This space was originally occupied by Gligar, but I wanted a sturdier check to Fire and Fighting-spam, so I picked the almighty FatMence. This variant of Salamence makes it easier for this team to check Fire and Fighting-types, and I felt that it was necessary, because Jellicent, despite having these same resistances, isn't really all that bulky. Salamence also provides Defog support, which is helpful as always.
Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 128 Def / 132 SpD
Calm Nature
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Recover
The man, the myth, the legend. Porygon2 is capable of blanket-checking such a colossal list of threats that I don't really feel like listing them all here. It's value to this team cannot be overstated because of the many, many jobs that it performs. Thunder Wave spam is also much appreciated. We all know what Porygon2 does, so let's just move this along.
Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Encore
- U-turn
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
Though Jellicent is an excellent failsafe against bulkier, slower setup sweepers, Whimsicott is almost unique in its ability to shut down opposing setup. It also makes Jellicent's job of checking bulky Waters a bit easier, because Whimsicott can do this type of thing as well. The combination of Jelly and Whimsicott can be frustrating for opponents to face, because these two together can kill an opposing team's momentum, providing ample opportunities for Cobalion to set up.
Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Roar
Though this team was made during the suspect test, and therefore on a ladder without Mega Pidgeot, I still decided to use Rhyperior as a secondary check to stuff like Entei, a Flying check, and a Stealth Rock setter. Rhyperior is not a mon that I'm that familiar with, but I'm very impressed with its abilities so far. It hits pretty hard for a defensive Pokemon, and its bulk is incredible when boosted by Solid Rock. Rhyperior is capable of living things like a +6 Drain Punch from Slurpuff and even a Waterfall from Mega Sharpedo, and then roaring these threats out. It provides a lot of important support for this team, and I think it, too, should see more usage.
Offensive Grass-types are very threatening to this team, possessing decent bulk and dangerous offensive coverage. Salamence can check these 'mons thanks to Flamethrower and a double-resistance to Grass, but Mence still loses to Leech Seed sets and variants of these 'mons that carry Dazzling Gleam.
Infernape is dangerous not because of its STAB moves alone, but because it can potentially carry the coverage to mess up this entire team. Even the standard Nasty Plot set is hard for this team to face, because it hits every single member of my team for hard damage. My best bet is to Encore it with Whimsicott. The Lucario that my team struggles with is Special Lucario if it carries Dark Pulse, which makes Jellicent a sitting duck against it.
It might sound odd, but Tentacruel is a tough 'mon for this team to face if it carries Knock Off, which makes it a lot harder for Jellicent and Porygon2 to do their jobs. Your best bet against it is to try to paralyze it with Porygon2 so that Rhyperior can kill it later.
Well, that's the team. I hoped you all liked it, and even if you didn't, be sure to suggest ways to improve this team when you reply to this thread. I appreciate all of your support.






Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
This is the Pokemon that the team is built around. Cobalion is a rising star in the current metagame, due to its great speed, bulk, and STAB combination. Thanks to these traits, Cobalion's SubSDset is really dangerous, possessing the ability to set up on many of the bulkier Pokemon in the tier. Its superb speed and STABs also aid it in checking some annoying Pokemon, including Mamoswine, Snorlax, Abomasnow, and Swords Dance Lucario. This is one of my favorite setup sweepers at the moment.






Jellicent @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Hex
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Cobalion struggles to break through bulky Water and Psychic-types, and Jellicent is a great partner for the job. This guy is very underrated, but it can singlehandedly incapacitate many threats thanks to its unique combination of moves, typing, and ability. It checks Reuniclus, Snorlax, Suicune, Cresselia, Slowking, and Cobalion, among other things, and it can also spread status and prevent utility 'mons from doing their jobs. The main issue with Jellicent is that its physical bulk is a bit lacking, which isn't helped by the fact that it makes more sense to run enough speed to creep Suicune and other Pokemon in its speed bracket. Still, I feel like Jellicent is an underrated threat that should see more use.






Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
This space was originally occupied by Gligar, but I wanted a sturdier check to Fire and Fighting-spam, so I picked the almighty FatMence. This variant of Salamence makes it easier for this team to check Fire and Fighting-types, and I felt that it was necessary, because Jellicent, despite having these same resistances, isn't really all that bulky. Salamence also provides Defog support, which is helpful as always.






Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 128 Def / 132 SpD
Calm Nature
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Recover
The man, the myth, the legend. Porygon2 is capable of blanket-checking such a colossal list of threats that I don't really feel like listing them all here. It's value to this team cannot be overstated because of the many, many jobs that it performs. Thunder Wave spam is also much appreciated. We all know what Porygon2 does, so let's just move this along.






Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Encore
- U-turn
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
Though Jellicent is an excellent failsafe against bulkier, slower setup sweepers, Whimsicott is almost unique in its ability to shut down opposing setup. It also makes Jellicent's job of checking bulky Waters a bit easier, because Whimsicott can do this type of thing as well. The combination of Jelly and Whimsicott can be frustrating for opponents to face, because these two together can kill an opposing team's momentum, providing ample opportunities for Cobalion to set up.






Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Roar
Though this team was made during the suspect test, and therefore on a ladder without Mega Pidgeot, I still decided to use Rhyperior as a secondary check to stuff like Entei, a Flying check, and a Stealth Rock setter. Rhyperior is not a mon that I'm that familiar with, but I'm very impressed with its abilities so far. It hits pretty hard for a defensive Pokemon, and its bulk is incredible when boosted by Solid Rock. Rhyperior is capable of living things like a +6 Drain Punch from Slurpuff and even a Waterfall from Mega Sharpedo, and then roaring these threats out. It provides a lot of important support for this team, and I think it, too, should see more usage.


Offensive Grass-types are very threatening to this team, possessing decent bulk and dangerous offensive coverage. Salamence can check these 'mons thanks to Flamethrower and a double-resistance to Grass, but Mence still loses to Leech Seed sets and variants of these 'mons that carry Dazzling Gleam.


Infernape is dangerous not because of its STAB moves alone, but because it can potentially carry the coverage to mess up this entire team. Even the standard Nasty Plot set is hard for this team to face, because it hits every single member of my team for hard damage. My best bet is to Encore it with Whimsicott. The Lucario that my team struggles with is Special Lucario if it carries Dark Pulse, which makes Jellicent a sitting duck against it.

It might sound odd, but Tentacruel is a tough 'mon for this team to face if it carries Knock Off, which makes it a lot harder for Jellicent and Porygon2 to do their jobs. Your best bet against it is to try to paralyze it with Porygon2 so that Rhyperior can kill it later.
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
Jellicent @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Hex
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 128 Def / 132 SpD
Calm Nature
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Recover
Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Encore
- U-turn
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Roar
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
Jellicent @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Hex
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Salamence @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
Porygon2 @ Eviolite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 248 HP / 128 Def / 132 SpD
Calm Nature
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Recover
Whimsicott @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Encore
- U-turn
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
Rhyperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Roar
Well, that's the team. I hoped you all liked it, and even if you didn't, be sure to suggest ways to improve this team when you reply to this thread. I appreciate all of your support.