This is my first 6th gen RMT and my first RMT in a while. This is most likely going to be my most successful team so far this generation, however I haven't tried it out yet on its own account. I went 7-1 with it while playing at about 1800 on my current account and I plan on using it on an alt when I finalize the team.
I decided to build this team around a threatening pokemon I hadn't really used last gen: Terrakion. Terrakion was a solid threat last generation who could run a great choice band and choice scarf set and sometimes used boosting moves such as swords dance and rock polish to sweep. I ended up using the choice band set to utilize Terrakion as more of a wall breaker, but I'm having second thoughts and thinking about trying out the scarf set before I finalize this team.
I decided to add Mega Lucario, one of the metagames most threatening sweepers at the moment, to my team. I chose to use the special set to bait in Terrakion's counters such as Gliscor and Landorus-T and KO them, also I feel as if the special set has less counters.
I added Mamoswine next, the dual stabs he provides allows him to hit Gliscor, Landorus-T, and Aegilash super effectively (all of whom are good counters to my other two pokemon). Secondly he is a good lead who can set up stealth rock.
I put one of my favorite cores of Rotom-Wash and Amoongus on next. They resist each others weakness perfectly and each wall common sweepers effectively.
Finally I had a choice between Gengar and Togekiss. I wanted someone who resists fighting and ground because many of my other pokemon are weak to that. They are both immune to ground, gengar is immune to fighting, and togekiss resists fighting 4x. I went with Togekiss over Gengar because I wanted another defensive pokemon on the team with some offensive presence. Togekiss also has access to defog which was a benefit as well.
Ability: Steadfast
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Timid Nature
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Vacuum Wave
- Nasty Plot
Like I said before, Lucario is probably the best sweeper in the metagame right now with access to everything, a good offensive typing, a threat on both ends of the spectrum, boosting moves, priority, and great offensive stats. I think the moveset is self explanatory and I don't want to waste the limited time I have tonight to be redundant. What I'm really thinking about with Lucario is converting it to the physical set, while the special set has less counters, the physical set can hit hard immediately without setting up and helps chip away at Terrakion's counters. If I do change Terrakion from a band to a scarf I feel like I might have to make this guy physical because otherwise I don't really have anyone with immediate power on this team.
Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
The first moves on this set are obvious, earthquake is for Aegilash, and quick attack is useful because of all the priority running around and Terrakion really has nothing better to use in the last moveslot. I'm really considering making Terrakion a scarf, this set is good at wall breaking but can never really pull off a sweep like a scarf can. If I make Terrakion a scarf, what other changes should I make to the rest of the team and what moves should I use in its 3rd and 4th moveslots?
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock
I really underestimated this guy as a lead and I have to say it does it job well. With its coverage and offensive presence it scares off many of the opponents pokemon while setting up rocks and checking Landorus-T, Gliscor, and Aegilash as well. I used Endeavor over Icicle Crash because max speed and focus sash to along well with it.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SDef / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Not really much to be explained here, it's the most used pokemon for a reason. Good pivot, nice wall, and is a great counter to Talonflame. It is immune to ground which troubles Lucario and Terrakion and resists flying, ice, and fire which hurt Amoongus.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 48 SDef / 212 Def
Calm Nature
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Amoongus is arguably the MVP of this team. It has only died once in 8 battles (the one I lost) thanks to its great defensive typing, regenerator, and synergy with Rotom-Wash. Amoongus also resists fighting which as I've said many times is a weakness to my team. Spore is extremely useful, but I'm not sure about hidden power ice. It can hit Gliscor and Landorus-T when given the chance, but I rarely get that chance. I just don't know what to replace it with. The Evs make it a great mixed wall with 1 more point in defense so Genesect doesn't get that attack boost. However, would 1 more point in special defense be better so Amoongus can stand up to those ice beams and flamethrowers rather than switch out?
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
I chose Togekiss to counter fighting and ground types, which is why it is defensively based because fighting and ground types are usually trained in attack. Togekiss also offers a way of getting rid of hazards and being a solid attacker at the same time. I was considering getting rid of thunder wave because I don't use it much, however, I don't know what to replace it with. Anyways I was thinking of making Togekiss a little more offensively based because of its good special attack, access to 3 solid attacking moves (air slash, dazzling gleam, and flamethrower) and nasty plot.
So far I like the pokemon on my team, but I'm having second thought about the movesets. What do you guys think? I'm open to trying anything until I take this team to an alt.
Here is the importable, I wish I knew how to put it in a folder and if someone could tell me it would be appreciated:
Lucario @ Lucarionite
Ability: Steadfast
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Timid Nature
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Vacuum Wave
- Nasty Plot
Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SDef / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 48 SDef / 212 Def
Calm Nature
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
Team Building Process
I decided to build this team around a threatening pokemon I hadn't really used last gen: Terrakion. Terrakion was a solid threat last generation who could run a great choice band and choice scarf set and sometimes used boosting moves such as swords dance and rock polish to sweep. I ended up using the choice band set to utilize Terrakion as more of a wall breaker, but I'm having second thoughts and thinking about trying out the scarf set before I finalize this team.
I decided to add Mega Lucario, one of the metagames most threatening sweepers at the moment, to my team. I chose to use the special set to bait in Terrakion's counters such as Gliscor and Landorus-T and KO them, also I feel as if the special set has less counters.
I added Mamoswine next, the dual stabs he provides allows him to hit Gliscor, Landorus-T, and Aegilash super effectively (all of whom are good counters to my other two pokemon). Secondly he is a good lead who can set up stealth rock.
I put one of my favorite cores of Rotom-Wash and Amoongus on next. They resist each others weakness perfectly and each wall common sweepers effectively.
Finally I had a choice between Gengar and Togekiss. I wanted someone who resists fighting and ground because many of my other pokemon are weak to that. They are both immune to ground, gengar is immune to fighting, and togekiss resists fighting 4x. I went with Togekiss over Gengar because I wanted another defensive pokemon on the team with some offensive presence. Togekiss also has access to defog which was a benefit as well.
The Team
Lucario @ LucarioniteAbility: Steadfast
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Timid Nature
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Vacuum Wave
- Nasty Plot
Like I said before, Lucario is probably the best sweeper in the metagame right now with access to everything, a good offensive typing, a threat on both ends of the spectrum, boosting moves, priority, and great offensive stats. I think the moveset is self explanatory and I don't want to waste the limited time I have tonight to be redundant. What I'm really thinking about with Lucario is converting it to the physical set, while the special set has less counters, the physical set can hit hard immediately without setting up and helps chip away at Terrakion's counters. If I do change Terrakion from a band to a scarf I feel like I might have to make this guy physical because otherwise I don't really have anyone with immediate power on this team.
Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
The first moves on this set are obvious, earthquake is for Aegilash, and quick attack is useful because of all the priority running around and Terrakion really has nothing better to use in the last moveslot. I'm really considering making Terrakion a scarf, this set is good at wall breaking but can never really pull off a sweep like a scarf can. If I make Terrakion a scarf, what other changes should I make to the rest of the team and what moves should I use in its 3rd and 4th moveslots?
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock
I really underestimated this guy as a lead and I have to say it does it job well. With its coverage and offensive presence it scares off many of the opponents pokemon while setting up rocks and checking Landorus-T, Gliscor, and Aegilash as well. I used Endeavor over Icicle Crash because max speed and focus sash to along well with it.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SDef / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Not really much to be explained here, it's the most used pokemon for a reason. Good pivot, nice wall, and is a great counter to Talonflame. It is immune to ground which troubles Lucario and Terrakion and resists flying, ice, and fire which hurt Amoongus.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 48 SDef / 212 Def
Calm Nature
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Amoongus is arguably the MVP of this team. It has only died once in 8 battles (the one I lost) thanks to its great defensive typing, regenerator, and synergy with Rotom-Wash. Amoongus also resists fighting which as I've said many times is a weakness to my team. Spore is extremely useful, but I'm not sure about hidden power ice. It can hit Gliscor and Landorus-T when given the chance, but I rarely get that chance. I just don't know what to replace it with. The Evs make it a great mixed wall with 1 more point in defense so Genesect doesn't get that attack boost. However, would 1 more point in special defense be better so Amoongus can stand up to those ice beams and flamethrowers rather than switch out?
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Defog
- Thunder Wave
I chose Togekiss to counter fighting and ground types, which is why it is defensively based because fighting and ground types are usually trained in attack. Togekiss also offers a way of getting rid of hazards and being a solid attacker at the same time. I was considering getting rid of thunder wave because I don't use it much, however, I don't know what to replace it with. Anyways I was thinking of making Togekiss a little more offensively based because of its good special attack, access to 3 solid attacking moves (air slash, dazzling gleam, and flamethrower) and nasty plot.
So far I like the pokemon on my team, but I'm having second thought about the movesets. What do you guys think? I'm open to trying anything until I take this team to an alt.
Here is the importable, I wish I knew how to put it in a folder and if someone could tell me it would be appreciated:
Lucario @ Lucarionite
Ability: Steadfast
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Timid Nature
- Flash Cannon
- Dark Pulse
- Vacuum Wave
- Nasty Plot
Terrakion @ Choice Band
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SDef / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 48 SDef / 212 Def
Calm Nature
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
- Defog
- Thunder Wave