A Life After Landorus – BW2 RMT
Hi, this is my second RMT, a team made in conjunction with the Smogon community, and a lesser known associate called Addarash (tignadarash). The team which this is based off can be found here.
This team comes about as a result of the Landorus-I, and may be affected by the Keldeo suspect test. As it happens, the previous team that my associate and I had worked on used RP Landorus-I, and with its banning a team change was in order. The original team consisted of Support Tyranitar, Offensive LO Latias, RP Landorus, Scarf Terrakion, Specially Defensive Rotom-W, and Choice Band Scizor. It was decided Garchomp would replace Landorus due to similar typing, and the Stealth Rock set was chosen due to its efficiency at setting up rocks and its great utility. Garchomp could also deal with Ferrothorn and Skarmory who Landorus used to take care of. This freed Tyranitar of the mundane task of setting up rocks (my associate and I jokingly commented on Tyranitar’s roles as being: get sandstorm up, set up rocks, kill psychic/ghost type, take status, die). Tyranitar could now use Choice Band to show of his Macho and break walls like a boss. This left the team with less special attackers, and so Terrakion was given an honourable discharge so PONY could come in and surf away at Landorus-T, Gliscor, and other threats which were previously dealt with by Landorus. Keldeo might get banned in the next suspect test so this will be kept in mind. Here’s the team:
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 32 SAtk / 228 SDef
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Rotom plays an important role in dealing with special threats, and acting as a mixed wall with Will-O-Wisp. The Evs allow Rotom-W to nail Gliscor among other Pokemon with Hydro Pump while retaining considerable special bulk. Rotom also helps against rain teams, hitting hard with Volt Switch and scouting, while Will-O-Wisp can troll Gliscor and Ferrothorn on the switch-in. Hidden Power Grass 2HKOs Gastrodon after rocks, who would otherwise annoy the animated Washing Machine. Rotom helps this team, in that it and Latias pair up to sponge resisted water attacks for the team and weaken the opposing Pokemon, while keeping momentum in its own right with Volt Switch.
Latias @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 88 HP / 108 SAtk / 244 Spd / 68 SDef
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Psyshock
Latias serves to check musketeers and their fighting type cronies with Psyshock, and also helps in dealing with Rain and Sun teams alike with its offensive moves. Draco Meteor nets quick kills, while Psyshock is a great STAB should the special attack drop be undesirable. Psyshock also KOs most Tentacruel, and can 2HKO Jellicent switch in which is great. The switch from Surf to HP fire was prompted by SD Scizors’ previously ample opportunities to set up, thought it leaves Latias open to being outsped by base 110’s. Roost tricks people into thinking she has lost Levitate. The defensive investment helps Latias better check threats like Terrakion and Venusaur, sacrificing herself to stop +2 Venusaur sweeps for example, while the special attack EVs allow for guaranteed KO on most variants of Venusaur, and allows for execution of the popular musketeers after Rocks. (Make that guaranteed after two Rocky entries)
Garchomp (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Rough Skin
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Blast
Garchomp is the new Stealth Rock dude, and is often used as a lead due to the switching he causes with his dual stabs, thus letting Stealth Rock be set up more easily, especially against Sun. Life Orb provides good power and is preferred for Garchomp to wreak havoc later on in the game. Rough Skin helps in killing potential rapid spinners. Jokes about Rough Skin aside, it helps in lead match ups with Terrakion or against opposing Pokemon on low HP. Earthquake is a nice stab used in early and midgame if Garchomp is to be kept alive, while Outrage is used for cleaning, or for maiming/ killing at the cost of staying alive. Fire Blast roasts Forretress, Skarmory and Ferrothorn. Swords Dance is possible over Fire Blast for a late game sweep, but Fire Blast has proved itself over and over again. Garchomp can be said to be better or worse in filling the shoes of Landorus as he does not resist fighting and only adds another Dragon weakness, putting a bit more work onto Scizor to take Outrages. However, it is his ability to cause switches and utility against sun that allows him to fulfil a similar role to what Landorus did.
Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 168 HP / 252 Atk / 88 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Tyranitar finally gets to flex his muscles and kick arse, rather than sitting and loafing around while the rest of the team won (or lost) the battle. Stone Edge works like last generation, 2HKOing Skarmory and others, while Crunch provides a reliable STAB. Pursuit checkmates Jellicent, Lati@s, Celebi, and other Pokemon which Tyranitar has a fetish for pinching ass. Tyranitar can come in on the afore mentioned Pokemon after a U-turn or Volt Switch, and elimate them, this helping Keldeo achieve one of his only roles in the team. Superpower nails Terrakion on the switch and provides complimentary coverage. EVs allow the big lizard to outspeed most variants of Skarmory while ensuring he hits hard and retains nice bulk.
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Justified
EVs: 6 SDef / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Icy Wind
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Secret Sword
Pretty easy to see what Keldeo does. The pony cleans and takes revenge. While Terrakion could hit hard early game, and prove his worth later, Keldeo is restricted to being a benchwarmer due to the multitude of Pokemon resisting his dual STABs like Celebi, Jellicent and Lati@s, all of whom Tyranitar dispatches with ease. Hydro Pump is just here if the extra power is needed, while Surf is a reliable STAB which deals respectable damage. Here Hydro Pump is chosen as the water STAB due to the extra power it brings. Secret Sword helps with Blissey and allows Keldeo to be a pseudo-mixed cleaner like Latias. Icy Wind is directed at dragon types and the other Pokemon which can take on Keldeo’s mighty onslaught, and is used here simply to allow Hidden Power to take the Electric type to take down Gyarados when Rotom-W is out of commission. Keldeo occupies what was once Terrakion's place, and still deals with +1 Volcarona, albeit less reliably if you take into account Quiver Dance's Special Defence boosts, but more reliably when you look at not having to rely on Stone Edge. Keldeo sill fulfills a role, in attacking opposing sand teams with his STABs, and cleaning up the carnage he left.
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Scizor is a tried and tested Pokemon who has proved his worth in many a battle. He cleans, revenge kills, scouts. Bullet Punch hits hard, and is a nice attack for dragons locked into Outrage, Tyranitar, Terrakion and cleaning in general. U-turn scouts and hits for massive damage while maintained momentum, while Pursuit makes him bros with Tyranitar. Superpower is for other Scizors and just when Scizor feels like auditioning for the next X-Men movie. Scizor helps take on powerful dragon attacks meant for the two dragons in this team, and acts as a powerful hitter with U-turn, while still keeping momentum by letting the more appropriate Pokemon to take the stage. The speed EVs are here to outspeed other CB Scizors, and U-turn out first, or Bullet Punch first in a critical scenario, and the HP EVs mean less stealth rock damage. Oh, and I matched up the avatar to the gender.
Conclusion – Thanks for reading my blocks of text and (hopefully) rating and giving tips. This team unfortunately has a lack of setup sweepers, is weak to defensive boosters (curse you Gastrodon and Sigilyph), but who uses them so meh. If you have seen this team, it was probably piloted by Tignadarassh or one of the many corruptions of the username.
As a side note, Funkasaurus' rate has encouraged a SubCM Latias win con which works well when Garchomp and Keldeo swap roles, and Rotom dons an Expert Belt. Only time will tell which is superior ^_^
Hi, this is my second RMT, a team made in conjunction with the Smogon community, and a lesser known associate called Addarash (tignadarash). The team which this is based off can be found here.
This team comes about as a result of the Landorus-I, and may be affected by the Keldeo suspect test. As it happens, the previous team that my associate and I had worked on used RP Landorus-I, and with its banning a team change was in order. The original team consisted of Support Tyranitar, Offensive LO Latias, RP Landorus, Scarf Terrakion, Specially Defensive Rotom-W, and Choice Band Scizor. It was decided Garchomp would replace Landorus due to similar typing, and the Stealth Rock set was chosen due to its efficiency at setting up rocks and its great utility. Garchomp could also deal with Ferrothorn and Skarmory who Landorus used to take care of. This freed Tyranitar of the mundane task of setting up rocks (my associate and I jokingly commented on Tyranitar’s roles as being: get sandstorm up, set up rocks, kill psychic/ghost type, take status, die). Tyranitar could now use Choice Band to show of his Macho and break walls like a boss. This left the team with less special attackers, and so Terrakion was given an honourable discharge so PONY could come in and surf away at Landorus-T, Gliscor, and other threats which were previously dealt with by Landorus. Keldeo might get banned in the next suspect test so this will be kept in mind. Here’s the team:
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 32 SAtk / 228 SDef
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Rotom plays an important role in dealing with special threats, and acting as a mixed wall with Will-O-Wisp. The Evs allow Rotom-W to nail Gliscor among other Pokemon with Hydro Pump while retaining considerable special bulk. Rotom also helps against rain teams, hitting hard with Volt Switch and scouting, while Will-O-Wisp can troll Gliscor and Ferrothorn on the switch-in. Hidden Power Grass 2HKOs Gastrodon after rocks, who would otherwise annoy the animated Washing Machine. Rotom helps this team, in that it and Latias pair up to sponge resisted water attacks for the team and weaken the opposing Pokemon, while keeping momentum in its own right with Volt Switch.
Latias @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 88 HP / 108 SAtk / 244 Spd / 68 SDef
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Psyshock
Latias serves to check musketeers and their fighting type cronies with Psyshock, and also helps in dealing with Rain and Sun teams alike with its offensive moves. Draco Meteor nets quick kills, while Psyshock is a great STAB should the special attack drop be undesirable. Psyshock also KOs most Tentacruel, and can 2HKO Jellicent switch in which is great. The switch from Surf to HP fire was prompted by SD Scizors’ previously ample opportunities to set up, thought it leaves Latias open to being outsped by base 110’s. Roost tricks people into thinking she has lost Levitate. The defensive investment helps Latias better check threats like Terrakion and Venusaur, sacrificing herself to stop +2 Venusaur sweeps for example, while the special attack EVs allow for guaranteed KO on most variants of Venusaur, and allows for execution of the popular musketeers after Rocks. (Make that guaranteed after two Rocky entries)
Garchomp (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Rough Skin
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Blast
Garchomp is the new Stealth Rock dude, and is often used as a lead due to the switching he causes with his dual stabs, thus letting Stealth Rock be set up more easily, especially against Sun. Life Orb provides good power and is preferred for Garchomp to wreak havoc later on in the game. Rough Skin helps in killing potential rapid spinners. Jokes about Rough Skin aside, it helps in lead match ups with Terrakion or against opposing Pokemon on low HP. Earthquake is a nice stab used in early and midgame if Garchomp is to be kept alive, while Outrage is used for cleaning, or for maiming/ killing at the cost of staying alive. Fire Blast roasts Forretress, Skarmory and Ferrothorn. Swords Dance is possible over Fire Blast for a late game sweep, but Fire Blast has proved itself over and over again. Garchomp can be said to be better or worse in filling the shoes of Landorus as he does not resist fighting and only adds another Dragon weakness, putting a bit more work onto Scizor to take Outrages. However, it is his ability to cause switches and utility against sun that allows him to fulfil a similar role to what Landorus did.
Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 168 HP / 252 Atk / 88 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Tyranitar finally gets to flex his muscles and kick arse, rather than sitting and loafing around while the rest of the team won (or lost) the battle. Stone Edge works like last generation, 2HKOing Skarmory and others, while Crunch provides a reliable STAB. Pursuit checkmates Jellicent, Lati@s, Celebi, and other Pokemon which Tyranitar has a fetish for pinching ass. Tyranitar can come in on the afore mentioned Pokemon after a U-turn or Volt Switch, and elimate them, this helping Keldeo achieve one of his only roles in the team. Superpower nails Terrakion on the switch and provides complimentary coverage. EVs allow the big lizard to outspeed most variants of Skarmory while ensuring he hits hard and retains nice bulk.
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Justified
EVs: 6 SDef / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Icy Wind
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Electric]
- Secret Sword
Pretty easy to see what Keldeo does. The pony cleans and takes revenge. While Terrakion could hit hard early game, and prove his worth later, Keldeo is restricted to being a benchwarmer due to the multitude of Pokemon resisting his dual STABs like Celebi, Jellicent and Lati@s, all of whom Tyranitar dispatches with ease. Hydro Pump is just here if the extra power is needed, while Surf is a reliable STAB which deals respectable damage. Here Hydro Pump is chosen as the water STAB due to the extra power it brings. Secret Sword helps with Blissey and allows Keldeo to be a pseudo-mixed cleaner like Latias. Icy Wind is directed at dragon types and the other Pokemon which can take on Keldeo’s mighty onslaught, and is used here simply to allow Hidden Power to take the Electric type to take down Gyarados when Rotom-W is out of commission. Keldeo occupies what was once Terrakion's place, and still deals with +1 Volcarona, albeit less reliably if you take into account Quiver Dance's Special Defence boosts, but more reliably when you look at not having to rely on Stone Edge. Keldeo sill fulfills a role, in attacking opposing sand teams with his STABs, and cleaning up the carnage he left.
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Scizor is a tried and tested Pokemon who has proved his worth in many a battle. He cleans, revenge kills, scouts. Bullet Punch hits hard, and is a nice attack for dragons locked into Outrage, Tyranitar, Terrakion and cleaning in general. U-turn scouts and hits for massive damage while maintained momentum, while Pursuit makes him bros with Tyranitar. Superpower is for other Scizors and just when Scizor feels like auditioning for the next X-Men movie. Scizor helps take on powerful dragon attacks meant for the two dragons in this team, and acts as a powerful hitter with U-turn, while still keeping momentum by letting the more appropriate Pokemon to take the stage. The speed EVs are here to outspeed other CB Scizors, and U-turn out first, or Bullet Punch first in a critical scenario, and the HP EVs mean less stealth rock damage. Oh, and I matched up the avatar to the gender.
Conclusion – Thanks for reading my blocks of text and (hopefully) rating and giving tips. This team unfortunately has a lack of setup sweepers, is weak to defensive boosters (curse you Gastrodon and Sigilyph), but who uses them so meh. If you have seen this team, it was probably piloted by Tignadarassh or one of the many corruptions of the username.
As a side note, Funkasaurus' rate has encouraged a SubCM Latias win con which works well when Garchomp and Keldeo swap roles, and Rotom dons an Expert Belt. Only time will tell which is superior ^_^
This is still unupdated so all those teamstealers like Fredson won't have such an easy time :p
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 28 SAtk / 232 SDef
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Latias @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Psyshock
Garchomp (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Rough Skin
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Blast
Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 168 HP / 252 Atk / 88 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Justified
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Secret Sword
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 28 SAtk / 232 SDef
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Latias @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Psyshock
Garchomp (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Rough Skin
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Fire Blast
Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 168 HP / 252 Atk / 88 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Keldeo @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Justified
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Secret Sword
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Superpower
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