Meowscarada Bolt Pivot Offense
https://pokepast.es/66f33d5630c18fec
Introduction
This team is probably like the first time I've ever used a team I built for a teamtour LMAO. I built this for BDPL while prepping for Fusien as I noticed that he would usually run one ground per team such as like a Gliscor, so I figured if I was able to force the tera then Electric types would easily sweep his squad. This is where I first came up with the idea of Meow + Bolt, as two strong ass pivots that complement each other well.
I wanted to try out Band Meow for this squad as I felt Scarf was top 5 weakest mons in the game, and as soon as I put on the CB I realised how much potential it had. I constructed the rest of the offense around these two, and the end result is this! This is probably one of the better teams I've built (which isn't saying much tbf if you've seen my builder lol) and I figured now would be high time to return to the RMT section and share what I've made.
Peak
Idk why this is censored lmao i was hiding the alt from my friends but I got this peak with the team starting from Sub 80 gxe with my alt up to 89 gxe and then a bit more after this screenshot
Team Breakdown
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Triple Axel
I was really not familiar with this mon at all before I used it for this team, and it actually really pleasantly surprised with its damage output, speed control and Knock Off utility. Protean is no joke, and it outspeeds everything Tornadus-T and slower which is super fast. I'm not sure if any changes to this Meow would be optimal as it just seems like the most consistent selection of moves, perhaps a Tera Ghost would be nice to counter ESpeed or Trick > Flower Trick to cripple mons with a CB? Try this Pokemon out, it's slept on.
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch
Raging Bolt is one of if not the best Volt Switcher in the game, if I was fire I'd make this an Eleki but I'm not
Bolt creates a natural Volt-Turn core with Meowscarada, both being Choiced damage boosting on this team and breaking down walls as much as they can. Probably the most standard Specs Bolt set there is out there, Tera Fairy can be really nice lategame if you need to resist a Sucker Punch or a boosted Body Press, but Tera Dragon could be cool just to maximize as much damage as you can do.
Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- U-turn
- Taunt
Next I wanted a Ground type on my team and following the pivot theme of this squad, The U-turning Lando fits quite well here. Now I would be lying if I said I didn't just click the first default option in the Import section but like, you can't improve on perfection you know... This set is standard for a reason, just always consistently does what it needs to do. Perhaps EQ is better for like extra damage on Bolt maybe but I like EP for more damage on Tusk, Zama and to not activate Toxic Debris. I also changed the default tera from Water to Ghost to help against Zama if I do accidentally let it sweep me somehow.
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- Court Change
- Gunk Shot
The last pivoter of the team, Cinderace slots in as hazard control, speed control and a Fairy resist. As the designated Fairy resist, I figured it would also be good if we had anti-fairy coverage in the form of Gunk Shot, which is also Stab with Libero! Plays similarly to Meow, fast and kinda frail guy that can do good damage with Tera Fire Pyro Ball if needed, and pseudo-stab U-turns and Gunk (btw stream gunk on soundcloud heh). HJK/Low Kick on this might be cool as well to counter Garg as Garg is always annoying doing Garg stuff.
Hatterene (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 100 SpA / 104 SpD / 52 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
- Nuzzle
I needed a mon that could sponge special hits and slow down booster mons for Meow and Ace to outspeed, and AV Hatt fit just the description. Another set I shamelessly stole from Smogon, Hatt's actually a lot stronger than I expected lol that 100 modest SpA is nothing to scoff at. You can really chip down Glowkings with a nice 30% hit who think they can just Chilly on your face and get away with it. Nuzzle is top 5 moves in the game, getting the para on things like Tera Ghost Val is invaluable as it allows the other members on the team to outspeed and get the job done.
Kingambit @ Leftovers
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Low Kick
- Iron Head
The real Don of SV, Kingambit rounds out the team as the final sweeper with Tera Bug being the new set on the Block that 6-0s all teams. Seriously I was getting swept so much by Tera Bug Gambit during the time I played on ladder more often, so I thought if you can't beat them join them. This was originally a Silk Scarf Dnite but honestly Dnite has been kinda cheeks ever since the big Tera Blast got banned, so I switched it out for this and never looked back. No Kowtow might be self-sabo, so you can slot it in for Iron Head / Low Kick.
Replays
Final Thoughts
SV's pretty dead but I wanted to get out one more RMT before the gen ends, and I figured I've gotten enough success with this team to warrant a post. I've really struggled to build good teams LMAO so I'm glad that at least one isn't too messy, now I call on AquiIo to release the Smeargle heat onto the RMT Section
And who knows, if the Smogon populace is lucky they might get the Kyle MMQ Fling Lucha blessed upon them...
https://pokepast.es/66f33d5630c18fec
Introduction
This team is probably like the first time I've ever used a team I built for a teamtour LMAO. I built this for BDPL while prepping for Fusien as I noticed that he would usually run one ground per team such as like a Gliscor, so I figured if I was able to force the tera then Electric types would easily sweep his squad. This is where I first came up with the idea of Meow + Bolt, as two strong ass pivots that complement each other well.
I wanted to try out Band Meow for this squad as I felt Scarf was top 5 weakest mons in the game, and as soon as I put on the CB I realised how much potential it had. I constructed the rest of the offense around these two, and the end result is this! This is probably one of the better teams I've built (which isn't saying much tbf if you've seen my builder lol) and I figured now would be high time to return to the RMT section and share what I've made.
Peak
Idk why this is censored lmao i was hiding the alt from my friends but I got this peak with the team starting from Sub 80 gxe with my alt up to 89 gxe and then a bit more after this screenshot
Team Breakdown
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Triple Axel
I was really not familiar with this mon at all before I used it for this team, and it actually really pleasantly surprised with its damage output, speed control and Knock Off utility. Protean is no joke, and it outspeeds everything Tornadus-T and slower which is super fast. I'm not sure if any changes to this Meow would be optimal as it just seems like the most consistent selection of moves, perhaps a Tera Ghost would be nice to counter ESpeed or Trick > Flower Trick to cripple mons with a CB? Try this Pokemon out, it's slept on.
Raging Bolt @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch
Raging Bolt is one of if not the best Volt Switcher in the game, if I was fire I'd make this an Eleki but I'm not
Bolt creates a natural Volt-Turn core with Meowscarada, both being Choiced damage boosting on this team and breaking down walls as much as they can. Probably the most standard Specs Bolt set there is out there, Tera Fairy can be really nice lategame if you need to resist a Sucker Punch or a boosted Body Press, but Tera Dragon could be cool just to maximize as much damage as you can do.Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- U-turn
- Taunt
Next I wanted a Ground type on my team and following the pivot theme of this squad, The U-turning Lando fits quite well here. Now I would be lying if I said I didn't just click the first default option in the Import section but like, you can't improve on perfection you know... This set is standard for a reason, just always consistently does what it needs to do. Perhaps EQ is better for like extra damage on Bolt maybe but I like EP for more damage on Tusk, Zama and to not activate Toxic Debris. I also changed the default tera from Water to Ghost to help against Zama if I do accidentally let it sweep me somehow.
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- Court Change
- Gunk Shot
The last pivoter of the team, Cinderace slots in as hazard control, speed control and a Fairy resist. As the designated Fairy resist, I figured it would also be good if we had anti-fairy coverage in the form of Gunk Shot, which is also Stab with Libero! Plays similarly to Meow, fast and kinda frail guy that can do good damage with Tera Fire Pyro Ball if needed, and pseudo-stab U-turns and Gunk (btw stream gunk on soundcloud heh). HJK/Low Kick on this might be cool as well to counter Garg as Garg is always annoying doing Garg stuff.
Hatterene (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 100 SpA / 104 SpD / 52 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
- Nuzzle
I needed a mon that could sponge special hits and slow down booster mons for Meow and Ace to outspeed, and AV Hatt fit just the description. Another set I shamelessly stole from Smogon, Hatt's actually a lot stronger than I expected lol that 100 modest SpA is nothing to scoff at. You can really chip down Glowkings with a nice 30% hit who think they can just Chilly on your face and get away with it. Nuzzle is top 5 moves in the game, getting the para on things like Tera Ghost Val is invaluable as it allows the other members on the team to outspeed and get the job done.
Kingambit @ Leftovers
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Low Kick
- Iron Head
The real Don of SV, Kingambit rounds out the team as the final sweeper with Tera Bug being the new set on the Block that 6-0s all teams. Seriously I was getting swept so much by Tera Bug Gambit during the time I played on ladder more often, so I thought if you can't beat them join them. This was originally a Silk Scarf Dnite but honestly Dnite has been kinda cheeks ever since the big Tera Blast got banned, so I switched it out for this and never looked back. No Kowtow might be self-sabo, so you can slot it in for Iron Head / Low Kick.
Replays
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ou-969291 vs Fusien BDPL
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ou-976947 vs AgencyIsOwn SCL (Ngl i super threw this but the team would've won ok...)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2679280189-m5wpqijemnj4omkwmmym6ywom206j64pw
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2678575072-9mhijaoucqt4i3waxyb1pu02b8wnw9opw?p2
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2673536758-7vq609c8wsvvcithpvh8i486cyj9wkapw
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ou-976947 vs AgencyIsOwn SCL (Ngl i super threw this but the team would've won ok...)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2679280189-m5wpqijemnj4omkwmmym6ywom206j64pw
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2678575072-9mhijaoucqt4i3waxyb1pu02b8wnw9opw?p2
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2673536758-7vq609c8wsvvcithpvh8i486cyj9wkapw
Final Thoughts
SV's pretty dead but I wanted to get out one more RMT before the gen ends, and I figured I've gotten enough success with this team to warrant a post. I've really struggled to build good teams LMAO so I'm glad that at least one isn't too messy, now I call on AquiIo to release the Smeargle heat onto the RMT Section
And who knows, if the Smogon populace is lucky they might get the Kyle MMQ Fling Lucha blessed upon them...
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