I've been trying my hand at Competitive Pokemon recently, and this is the team I've prepared so far.
Ferrothorn
@ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
Ferrothorn is mainly used to stall out Gyarados, Toxtricity, Rotom-W, and other common Sweepers. Leech seed, Toxic, and Leftovers allows for some proper stalling. Additionally, Pokemon that Ferrothorn has a problem with like Flamethrower Dragapult, Cinderace, can be poisoned/seeded and swapped out as well. Gyro Ball with the 0 IV in Speed can do some considerable damage to the faster Pokemon as well.
Dragapult
@ Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Dragapult is my main special sweeper. With STAB Draco Meteor, it can pretty much OHKO most Pokemon who are non-resistant. Similarly, Shadow Ball can be used where that Special Attack drop cannot be afforded. Flamethrower is used for some coverage against Ice Types like G-Darmanitan, and U-Turn can be used in a pinch. Other than this, Dragapult is meant to just KO slower sweepers on the opposing team. It is also a much needed OHKO against Dracovish, which seems so popular in this meta.
Gyarados
@ Wacan Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Power Whip
- Bounce
After seeing Dynamaxing, I wanted to take advantage of Gyarados' potential to Dynamax. Setting up the rain with Max Geyser, and +2 Speed with 2 Max Airstream is a pretty good deal. I added the Wacan berry to counter the huge Electric Weakness for an additional set up opportunity and sweep them later. I added Power Whip for some additional coverage against the Excadrill, Rotom-W, etc, who could pose a threat to Gyarados. Waterfall in the rain does some decent damage with the additional flinching possibility.
Corsola-Galar
@ Eviolite
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Will-O-Wisp
- Night Shade
- Strength Sap
Mainly used as a defensive wall, with some Stealth Rock set up. Galarian Corsola is used where Ferrothorn faces trouble. It can effectively be used against Conkeldurr and other physical sweepers. Will-O-Wisp and Strength Sap cripple them, forcing them to switch and along with Stealth Rocks, can do some real damage. Night Shade is used for that fixed damage, which along with a burn, can be used to outlive most Pokemon.
Rotom-Heat
@ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Trick
Rotom-H is usually my starting Pokemon. I see what comes out, and most likely Volt Switch into a resistor. Otherwise, if a Pokemon like Excadrill, Mandibuzz, or Pelliper, come out, I try for the OHKO. Overheat can be used against Ferrothorn, Discharge against Toxapex, etc. I added Trick in for the annoying set-up Pokemon such as Corviknight, or Clefable to prevent them from doing so. Other than this, with a Choice Scarf, Rotom-H probably outspeeds most Pokemon allowing me the first move.
Excadrill
@ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Excadrill is my backup Dynamaxer and Trap remover. Excadrill can set up a Sandstorm with Max Rockfall and practically sweep with a Sand Force Earthquake + Life Orb. Swords dance can be used for additional damage as well and also can increase sweeping capabilities. In addition to the Dynamax potential, Excadrill can also Rapid Spin for that +1 Speed as well as removing the traps. Excadrill does well against Tyranitar, Mandibuzz, Corviknight, etc. The only time I don't Dynamax Excadrill is when there's another one on the opposite team. If that's the case I go for the Gyarados Dynamax.
Overall I like each Pokemon. But I think the team lacks some synergy. I don't know who to replace and with whom. Any comments and critiques will be much appreciated.
Ferrothorn
@ Leftovers Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
Ferrothorn is mainly used to stall out Gyarados, Toxtricity, Rotom-W, and other common Sweepers. Leech seed, Toxic, and Leftovers allows for some proper stalling. Additionally, Pokemon that Ferrothorn has a problem with like Flamethrower Dragapult, Cinderace, can be poisoned/seeded and swapped out as well. Gyro Ball with the 0 IV in Speed can do some considerable damage to the faster Pokemon as well.
Dragapult
@ Choice Specs Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Dragapult is my main special sweeper. With STAB Draco Meteor, it can pretty much OHKO most Pokemon who are non-resistant. Similarly, Shadow Ball can be used where that Special Attack drop cannot be afforded. Flamethrower is used for some coverage against Ice Types like G-Darmanitan, and U-Turn can be used in a pinch. Other than this, Dragapult is meant to just KO slower sweepers on the opposing team. It is also a much needed OHKO against Dracovish, which seems so popular in this meta.
Gyarados
@ Wacan Berry Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Power Whip
- Bounce
After seeing Dynamaxing, I wanted to take advantage of Gyarados' potential to Dynamax. Setting up the rain with Max Geyser, and +2 Speed with 2 Max Airstream is a pretty good deal. I added the Wacan berry to counter the huge Electric Weakness for an additional set up opportunity and sweep them later. I added Power Whip for some additional coverage against the Excadrill, Rotom-W, etc, who could pose a threat to Gyarados. Waterfall in the rain does some decent damage with the additional flinching possibility.
Corsola-Galar
@ Eviolite Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Will-O-Wisp
- Night Shade
- Strength Sap
Mainly used as a defensive wall, with some Stealth Rock set up. Galarian Corsola is used where Ferrothorn faces trouble. It can effectively be used against Conkeldurr and other physical sweepers. Will-O-Wisp and Strength Sap cripple them, forcing them to switch and along with Stealth Rocks, can do some real damage. Night Shade is used for that fixed damage, which along with a burn, can be used to outlive most Pokemon.
Rotom-Heat
@ Choice Scarf Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Trick
Rotom-H is usually my starting Pokemon. I see what comes out, and most likely Volt Switch into a resistor. Otherwise, if a Pokemon like Excadrill, Mandibuzz, or Pelliper, come out, I try for the OHKO. Overheat can be used against Ferrothorn, Discharge against Toxapex, etc. I added Trick in for the annoying set-up Pokemon such as Corviknight, or Clefable to prevent them from doing so. Other than this, with a Choice Scarf, Rotom-H probably outspeeds most Pokemon allowing me the first move.
Excadrill
@ Life Orb Ability: Sand Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Excadrill is my backup Dynamaxer and Trap remover. Excadrill can set up a Sandstorm with Max Rockfall and practically sweep with a Sand Force Earthquake + Life Orb. Swords dance can be used for additional damage as well and also can increase sweeping capabilities. In addition to the Dynamax potential, Excadrill can also Rapid Spin for that +1 Speed as well as removing the traps. Excadrill does well against Tyranitar, Mandibuzz, Corviknight, etc. The only time I don't Dynamax Excadrill is when there's another one on the opposite team. If that's the case I go for the Gyarados Dynamax.
Overall I like each Pokemon. But I think the team lacks some synergy. I don't know who to replace and with whom. Any comments and critiques will be much appreciated.
