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Thundurus Incarnate has two advantages, more speed and Prankster. If you have a revenge killer for faster threats and don't plan on using support moves (ie Tailwind) then Thundurus-T is probably a better bet. As you mentioned, Volt Absorb can be really helpful with Poli as it's partner as well...

I agree with Iconic that Jirachi makes a better fit for your team than Mag. I'd go with the standard specially defensive wish pass set. This also allows you to run Technician on Breloom which it really should be. Unfortunately Hydreigon doesn't have any true safe switch ins so it'll always be a...

I draw the line at 5 attempts, if the team hasn't cracked 70 by then I move on to the next idea. There are too many possibilities to explore to stick to something that isn't paying off. And I start getting pissed off.

Welcome lordmookie. If you want to change anything on your current team I'd recommend using a Timid Starmie and Jolly Garchomp, Scizor is fine. Both Starmie and Garchomp miss out outspeeding critical pkmn if you dont run +speed. If you feel 'chomp wasn't that helpful you could try go with a...

Heatran's an interesting option but I think I've got the Fire weakness pretty well covered between Suicune and Salamence. Brelooms more of a suicide lead as well and I'd like both backup pkmn to have boosting moves (in this case CM and DD, respectively). If I'm up against a lead Flying type I'll...

I haven't decided yet. I'm theorymoning different combinations of Suicune, Latias, Salamence and Scizor as numbers 2 & 3. At this stage I'm thinking Salamence (with Intimidate) and Suicune are the best candidates; good synergy and pretty self sufficient.

Thanks for the input. I've considered a Jolly nature but a few things put me off. The main idea behind Breloom as a lead is to kill what I can immediately and use Spore as insurance for a safe switch or to incapacitate something I can't 1HKO. Power is the priority and Spore the back-up. The...

Yip, Bullet Seed. On average it's much more powerful than SeedBomb with Technician. It also helps against Sturdy pkmn.

I finally managed to catch a Technician Breloom on my Black 2 cartridge and I've been busy breeding for a decent one which I'm planning to use as a Sash lead (Spore | SD | MP | BS). *Question is, what EV spread should I use? I'm definitely going Adamant 252Atk, but how much speed should I run...

@jokethe1 Nice presentation of your team, looks awesome! I'd really recommend putting SR on Empoleon, there are a ton of sturdy pokes that don't take Sand damage and carry Earthquake which will break your sub and possibly leave you exposed against poke 3. Getting rid of sturdy is really...

Hi Yuzu, I really like this team. Cresselia is one of my favorite Pokemon and its good to see her get some use in OU. As far a changes go I recommend the following: Rotom-W > Landorus: R-W let's you deal with the ever present rain teams in this meta a lot better and you retain your scout...

Venusaur would be an ideal fourth teammate but unfortunately I don't have access to one (no wifi right now). As it is I'm about to snap my DS out of frustration trying to get hold of a Drought Vulpix...

I'm still grumpy that Slaking didn't get a DW ability, which inevitably leads me to thinking of all the awesome abilities it could have. While thinking about said abilities I got even more grumpy due to the fact that only Grass types get Chlorophyll. So how do I resolve this grumpiness? With...

And just when I thought there was no originality left in the Subway... I hope this team cracks 1000. Well played sir, well played.

This is actually a pretty good team for speeding through the first 7 or so rounds, but there are some changes you can make to improve it. Gengar needs to be +speed, preferably Timid. Garchomp needs a 31 speed IV (it's unique speed tier is one of the biggest reasons for using it over other...

I haven't managed to get my hands a TruAnt yet, so my Toxicroak project is on hold for now. It hasn't worked out too great with Whimsicott so far, top streak of 82 and that was mainly down to Suicune... I'm testing mono attacking Metagross at the moment- Sub, Meteor Mash, Hone Claws, Rock...

Aurumoth @ Life Orb No Guard Naughty Nature 252Atk 100SpAtk 156Spe -Megahorn -Quiver Dance -Psychic -Focus Blast Fully invested 120 attack stat plus 120 base power stab move with no drawbacks (thanks to No Guard) on a special sweeper who outspeeds base 130's and hits like a truck on...

Interesting team. Physical T-T can really catch opponents off guard. Four suggestions: Change Toxic to Sleep Talk on Tornadus-T. If opposing Breloom with Low Sweep get a free turn they can savage your team with a little prior damage. Change Dragon Pulse to HP Ice on Heatran. With all the quad...

A few scenarios went through my head (taking into account the Subway hax of course...) and I could just picture 'Croak being at only +2 Atk and +0 Spe while facing <insert random mon> which proceeds to destroy my poor 'Croak with a crit Aerial Ace. I suppose the Subway has a way of making people...

@NoCheese. I can't believe I hadn't considered the numbers. 21 turns for full Accupressure set-up & only 16PP Protect. FAIL. Thanks bro, back to the drawing board for me...