Hi everyone! I'm looking for some feedback with my team:
https://pokepast.es/01b2adb7a092c027
I've reached the top 20,000 in the master ball tier with this team going 18-8 so far. I've realized that Darm-G and Snorlax are a little awkward on this team and I'm looking for some replacement ideas. I also realize that my EV's are probably not optimized and that I could rearrange some on certain mons.
Let me explain my thought process below.
Rotom-Heat @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Thunder Wave
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
I've found that Rotom-H is a great lead and it's my check to Cinderace, Togekiss and Rillaboom to an extent. Thunder wave is a great option against pokemon like Cinderace and Togekiss that want to be fast to sweep. This also opens up my own Cinderace to have a much better sweeping potential.
Cinderace-Gmax @ Life Orb
Ability: Libero
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- Bounce
- Sucker Punch
- High Jump Kick
This is the main sweeper of the team and the primary user of dynamax. I feel like Pyro Ball, Bounce, and HJK are needed and I prefer Sucker Punch to pick off weakened foes and mons that are weak to it, like Dragapult.
Rillaboom-Gmax @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Knock Off
I love Rillaboom in this meta. CB Grassy Glide is crazy strong and can OHKO most mons that do not resist it and can do well over half to most mons that do resist it. I also love to lead this against teams that have Hippowdown, Lapras, or just bulky and slow teams in general. What I'd like to know is if there is a better EV spread for this set. I'm thinking that I could invest more EV's in HP instead of Speed.
Darmanitan-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Gorilla Tactics
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- U-turn
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
I typically bring Darm if my opponent has a fast and offensive team. I like to lead it if my opponent has Togekiss and Dragapult. One thing that I think I could change is to add Superpower over U-Turn. This is one of the awkward mons on my team and I feel like there is a better option than Darm-G, but I do enjoy using it.
Togekiss @ Scope Lens
Ability: Super Luck
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Fire Blast
- Dazzling Gleam
Togekiss is the other main dynamax sweeper if I do not bring Cinderace to the matchup. The set is very standard, the only thing that I consider changing is Scope Lens to Weakness Policy because I never get the 50% critical hit LOL.
Snorlax @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Body Slam
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Thunder Punch
Snorlax is the last mon on the team and is another mon that does well against Togekiss and Dragapult (if special). I kinda stole this set from 1_TrickPhony a few months ago and I feel like it is somewhat viable as a special wall.
I feel like my team struggles with Cinderace (as does mostly every other team), Rillaboom, Dragapult, and Dracozolt. This is my first time posting in a smogon forum so please do not roast me for my formatting!