Recent content by DarkestPhoenyx

True, but that could apply to all of the Pokemon on the team. Excadrill won't be the answer to everything in that situation.

Oh ok I see! I didn't think of Foul Play being used with Counter.

Like most of my teams, I just tossed this team together because I could. I tried to use Pokemon that have good potential but don't have enough speed, and I'm not afraid of using Pokemon from lower tiers, like Mienshao. Smeargle @ Focus Sash Ability: Own Tempo EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe...

I'm pretty sure your attack IVs and nature don't count with damage from Counter. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think a 0 in attack IVs and a Timid nature would be preferable.

I'm in no way an expert at Smogon OU, but if you're using Sticky Webs, wouldn't the Scarf on Excadrill be unnecessary? There might be some extremely fast Pokemon like Mega Beedrill that can outspeed even with Sticky Webs, (I didn't calc it though so don't quote me on that) but for the most part...

I made this team after the Pheromosa ban to Ubers, because I realized my fast teams just weren't as good without it. This team actually pretty well for something I just threw together, even against OU mons. I know I'm using a lot of Pokemon from lower tiers, but it doesn't even work that bad...