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My last post was the first competitive Pokemon team I had ever built. After getting used to the grand scheme of things I came up with this little gathering and even gave them some pretty decent nicknames, even if I do say so myself. I just want some opinions on it, spread the love people! ;D...
I changed Gravity to Stone Edge, as I wanted a counter to MegaZardY and Talonflame. I absolutely see the MegaTtar argument and I think I'll give it a shot.
I'd like to hear your recommendations for Tyranitar and Hippowdon, Thanks!
Am I right in saying that with Gravity I eliminate the need for Politoed altogether? I no longer need the water coverage against fire, and only an opposing Politoed can really damage my team in terms of weather boosted attacks.
Rain sweeper it is then :) I see the Landorus argument and I completely agree, he is a betther choice that I never considered. Any competitive rain sweeper suggestions? Starmie seems like an obvious one to me, and in the rain Thunder is absurd.
Cinders (Ninetales) @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 Spd
Timid Nature
- SolarBeam
- Flamethrower
- Will-O-Wisp
- Roar
I took Ninetales over Charizard-Y, the other most obvious option, as my Sun inducer due to it's ability to hold a Heat Rock and prolong the sun. It can...
I've seen that exact Whims
I've seen this exact Whimsicott destroy my team multiple times in OU. I agree that it's is fine to include chance as a fun element in battling but forcing it onto people can ruin the game. Something should be done to nerf it, but at the moment no coding changes are...