Mega-Diancie for President
Hey what's up guys? I'm back for another RMT on Smogon, and this time we are discussing the Ubers tier. I decided to make a team around Mega-Diancie because, most things in Ubers are below 110 base Speed and I could take advantage of the ability Magic Bounce. I have had a tremendous amount of success with this team and I encourage you to try it out for yourselves. Please let me know what you guys think of my team. Thanks guys, enjoy! :)
TEAMBUILDING PROCESS:
THE TEAM:
Diancie-Mega @ Diancite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Protect
The highlight of the team. Mega-Diancie is so threatening in the Ubers tier. Like mentioned earlier it outspeeds common Ubers threats and has the ability Magic Bounce to bounce back hazards, statuses, and other indirect moves. Mega-Diancie's typing also makes it unique in a way that it beats Dragon and Flying types easily which are extremely common in the metagame. I am using a Naive nature to take physical hits better such as Extremespeed and Brave Bird. Max Special Attack to 2HKO Offensive Primal-Groudon with Earth Power and helps overall Moonblast damage. Protect is used to get a "free" Mega-Evolution off due to it's poor Speed before Mega-Evolution.
Groudon-Primal @ Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Precipice Blades
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Primal-Groudon is almost necessary on every Ubers team. Groudon provides a Water immunity upon switch-in, Stealth Rock, and strong physical attacks to my team. On switch-in, it is the best Primal-Kyogre answer on my team, which can otherwise a pain to deal with. SpDef Groudon is also a great Geomancy Xerneas check too. 4 Speed EVs to outspeed uninvested Primal-Groudon, Dialga, Reshiram, and Zekrom.
Giratina-Origin @ Griseous Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 200 Def / 60 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Defog
Giratina-Origin has multiple purposes on my team. First, it is my hazard removal (also gets rid of opponents screens). Second, it is my only Ground immunity on the team. Lastly, it is my best answer to E-killer Arceus. Arceus-Normal is a huge threat to every Ubers team. As long as I can Will-O-Wisp Arceus-Normal I usually don't have a problem with it. Giratina-Origin is also a great Primal-Groudon check.
Arceus @ Life Orb
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Swords Dance
One of my best win conditions. STAB +2 priority is insane, especially after an SD. Earthquake and Shadow Claw gives Arceus-Normal all the coverage it needs. I personally prefer Life Orb over Lum or Leftovers for extra damage. More times than not, I find myself sweeping late game with Arceus-Normal. There is no hard counter to this Pokemon.
Darkrai @ Life Orb
Ability: Bad Dreams
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Void
Darkrai is another huge threat in the Ubers tier. With a very high Speed stat and the option to put opponents to sleep, Darkrai needs to be well respected. Darkrai is a great lead if I do not want to want to lead with Mega-Diancie for any reason. After a Nasty Plot, Darkrai has a great chance of sweeping if your opponent does not have any or any remaining priority using Pokemon left on their team. Sludge Bomb provides Darkrai with great coverage vs. Fairy types.
Xerneas @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Fairy Aura
EVs: 32 Def / 252 SpA / 224 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Thunder
- Focus Blast
- Sleep Talk
Xerneas is the best revenge killer on my team with the Arceus-Normal. Xerneas provides my team with a Sleep Talk user that can come in on opposing Darkrai if Mega-Diancie goes down. The particular EV spread is used to outspeed Rayquaza after a Dragon Dance and OHKO with Moonblast. Thunder is nice for Ho-Oh and Primal-Kyogre, however I might change the set to mono Moonblast with Sleep Talk. For now I am keeping it the way it is.
THREATLIST:
THE TEAM IN ACTION/PROOF OF PEAK:
Let me know what you guys think of this team and let me know what can be tweaked on this team. I hope you try them out for yourselves. See you all on the ladder! :)
-Rezilient
Diancie-Mega @ Diancite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Protect
The highlight of the team. Mega-Diancie is so threatening in the Ubers tier. Like mentioned earlier it outspeeds common Ubers threats and has the ability Magic Bounce to bounce back hazards, statuses, and other indirect moves. Mega-Diancie's typing also makes it unique in a way that it beats Dragon and Flying types easily which are extremely common in the metagame. I am using a Naive nature to take physical hits better such as Extremespeed and Brave Bird. Max Special Attack to 2HKO Offensive Primal-Groudon with Earth Power and helps overall Moonblast damage. Protect is used to get a "free" Mega-Evolution off due to it's poor Speed before Mega-Evolution.
Groudon-Primal @ Red Orb
Ability: Desolate Land
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Precipice Blades
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Primal-Groudon is almost necessary on every Ubers team. Groudon provides a Water immunity upon switch-in, Stealth Rock, and strong physical attacks to my team. On switch-in, it is the best Primal-Kyogre answer on my team, which can otherwise a pain to deal with. SpDef Groudon is also a great Geomancy Xerneas check too. 4 Speed EVs to outspeed uninvested Primal-Groudon, Dialga, Reshiram, and Zekrom.
Giratina-Origin @ Griseous Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 200 Def / 60 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Will-O-Wisp
- Defog
Giratina-Origin has multiple purposes on my team. First, it is my hazard removal (also gets rid of opponents screens). Second, it is my only Ground immunity on the team. Lastly, it is my best answer to E-killer Arceus. Arceus-Normal is a huge threat to every Ubers team. As long as I can Will-O-Wisp Arceus-Normal I usually don't have a problem with it. Giratina-Origin is also a great Primal-Groudon check.
Arceus @ Life Orb
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Swords Dance
One of my best win conditions. STAB +2 priority is insane, especially after an SD. Earthquake and Shadow Claw gives Arceus-Normal all the coverage it needs. I personally prefer Life Orb over Lum or Leftovers for extra damage. More times than not, I find myself sweeping late game with Arceus-Normal. There is no hard counter to this Pokemon.
Darkrai @ Life Orb
Ability: Bad Dreams
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Void
Darkrai is another huge threat in the Ubers tier. With a very high Speed stat and the option to put opponents to sleep, Darkrai needs to be well respected. Darkrai is a great lead if I do not want to want to lead with Mega-Diancie for any reason. After a Nasty Plot, Darkrai has a great chance of sweeping if your opponent does not have any or any remaining priority using Pokemon left on their team. Sludge Bomb provides Darkrai with great coverage vs. Fairy types.
Xerneas @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Fairy Aura
EVs: 32 Def / 252 SpA / 224 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Thunder
- Focus Blast
- Sleep Talk
Xerneas is the best revenge killer on my team with the Arceus-Normal. Xerneas provides my team with a Sleep Talk user that can come in on opposing Darkrai if Mega-Diancie goes down. The particular EV spread is used to outspeed Rayquaza after a Dragon Dance and OHKO with Moonblast. Thunder is nice for Ho-Oh and Primal-Kyogre, however I might change the set to mono Moonblast with Sleep Talk. For now I am keeping it the way it is.
- 252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Palkia: 312-368 (97.1 - 114.6%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
- 0 Atk Primal Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 136 HP / 0 Def Zekrom: 372-438 (99.2 - 116.8%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO
- 252 Atk Life Orb Arceus Shadow Claw vs. 248 HP / 200+ Def Giratina-O: 143-169 (28.4 - 33.5%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO
- +2 252 Atk Life Orb Arceus Extreme Speed vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Rayquaza: 351-413 (100.5 - 118.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
- +2 252 SpA Life Orb Darkrai Dark Pulse vs. 104 HP / 96 SpD Primal Groudon: 343-406 (93.4 - 110.6%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
- 252+ SpA Fairy Aura Xerneas Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0- SpD Landorus: 306-360 (95.9 - 112.8%) -- 75% chance to OHKO
THREATLIST:
THE TEAM IN ACTION/PROOF OF PEAK:
Let me know what you guys think of this team and let me know what can be tweaked on this team. I hope you try them out for yourselves. See you all on the ladder! :)
-Rezilient