So, I normally run a relatively offensive team, but decided, after not enjoying my recent battles, to create a stall team, but, the thing is: I've no idea if it's any good...
Hopefully you guys can help with that.
It all begins with
Nature: Impish
Item: Yache Berry?
EVs: HP/Atk/Def 252/4/252
Moves:
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Roost
So it begins. I picked Gliscor out of what I guess was half laziness and half personal preference, I had used this set with Ice Fang instead of Rocks on another team, and it had performed well, so I added it onto this team because it always took hits pretty well. I decided to use Stone Edge instead of Ice Fang because I have a lot of other Dragon coverage on this team anyway. Roost is there because without it, Gliscor's staying power dramatically decreases. I chose Sand Veil because TTar is quite common and Gliscor doesn't really mind attack drops that much.
And next comes:
Nature: Relaxed
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpAtk 188/252/68
Moves:
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Wish
- Protect
This set is pretty standard, but I have one major change. I chose Relaxed because I bred this at the same time as another poke on this team, but found out that this one had a great SpAtk IV, so I decided this would be my Vaporeon. Because of the -Spd nature, I decided that Spd investment was a waste and that giving it an extra punch would help because on a stall team, I figured I should take power where I could get it, therefore, the SpAtk EVs.
But what would a stall team be without:
Nature: Relaxed
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpDef 252/96/160
Moves:
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Payback
So, this is the pokemon that I was talking about when I mentioned breeding the Vaporeon. Another relatively standard set with a major variation. I chose Relaxed because in order to do as much damage as possible with Payback, I decided that no EV investment and a -Spd nature were necessary. With the same idea as the Vaporeon, I decided to redistribute the EVs from Spd to Umbreon's defensive stats, so that it would take as little damage as possible.
Next up is
Nature: Impish
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Atk/SpDef 252/28/228
Moves:
- Will-O-Wisp
- Shadow Sneak
- Pain Split
- Fire Punch
I picked Dusknoir because I feel like I needed a Special Wall that could actually hit back, and seeing as how one of the biggest sweepers the aren't covered by the rest of the team is Scizor and a wall the isn't covered by the rest of my team is Forretress, I decided to have it carry Fire Punch. I chose Shadow Sneak to finish off any weakened pokes before they heal/hit back. Will-O-Wisp is there to compensate for the lack of EV investment in Def. Pain Split is there because without it Dusknoir dies quickly, and it helps to kill Blissey.
And next:
Nature: Modest
Item: Choice Scarf
EVs: HP/SpAtk/Spe 4/252/252
Moves:
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Explosion
- Dragon Pulse
I felt that I needed this pokemon because without it this team wouldn't have much power. Perhaps it's just me being used to an offensive team, definitely comment on this guy in your ratings, if you have something to add/subtract/remove. I chose Modest because this was initially going to be a Taunt Supporter and wouldn't carry Explosion, so I didn't want to lower my SpDef unnecessarily, so I chose Modest over Rash. Dragon Pulse in in there because I didn't have HP Grass/Ice. I have Explosion to take out Blissey.
And finally:
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Bold
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpAtk 148/252/108
Moves:
- Ice Beam/Thunderbolt
- Seismic Toss
- Softboiled
- Toxic
I picked Blissey because I felt that my team was too light on the special side and what better way to remedy that than to add in the most fearsome special wall in the game. The first moveslot changes from battle to battle, depending on what I think I'll need, hence the two moves. If you think I should pick a permanent move and have a convincing argument, then please tell me. I chose Toxic because I felt that with Blissey's ridiculous bulk that not being able to Toxistall alone would be a waste.
Thanks for reading this and please comment and rate.
Hopefully you guys can help with that.
It all begins with
A Rocky Start (For my opponent)
Gliscor
Ability: Sand VeilNature: Impish
Item: Yache Berry?
EVs: HP/Atk/Def 252/4/252
Moves:
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Roost
So it begins. I picked Gliscor out of what I guess was half laziness and half personal preference, I had used this set with Ice Fang instead of Rocks on another team, and it had performed well, so I added it onto this team because it always took hits pretty well. I decided to use Stone Edge instead of Ice Fang because I have a lot of other Dragon coverage on this team anyway. Roost is there because without it, Gliscor's staying power dramatically decreases. I chose Sand Veil because TTar is quite common and Gliscor doesn't really mind attack drops that much.
And next comes:
The Hopeful One
Vaporeon
Ability: Water Absorb Nature: Relaxed
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpAtk 188/252/68
Moves:
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Wish
- Protect
This set is pretty standard, but I have one major change. I chose Relaxed because I bred this at the same time as another poke on this team, but found out that this one had a great SpAtk IV, so I decided this would be my Vaporeon. Because of the -Spd nature, I decided that Spd investment was a waste and that giving it an extra punch would help because on a stall team, I figured I should take power where I could get it, therefore, the SpAtk EVs.
But what would a stall team be without:
A Toxic Personality
Umbreon
Ability: SynchronizeNature: Relaxed
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpDef 252/96/160
Moves:
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Payback
So, this is the pokemon that I was talking about when I mentioned breeding the Vaporeon. Another relatively standard set with a major variation. I chose Relaxed because in order to do as much damage as possible with Payback, I decided that no EV investment and a -Spd nature were necessary. With the same idea as the Vaporeon, I decided to redistribute the EVs from Spd to Umbreon's defensive stats, so that it would take as little damage as possible.
Next up is
Mr. Tall, Dark, and Ghostly
Dusknoir
Ability: PressureNature: Impish
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Atk/SpDef 252/28/228
Moves:
- Will-O-Wisp
- Shadow Sneak
- Pain Split
- Fire Punch
I picked Dusknoir because I feel like I needed a Special Wall that could actually hit back, and seeing as how one of the biggest sweepers the aren't covered by the rest of the team is Scizor and a wall the isn't covered by the rest of my team is Forretress, I decided to have it carry Fire Punch. I chose Shadow Sneak to finish off any weakened pokes before they heal/hit back. Will-O-Wisp is there to compensate for the lack of EV investment in Def. Pain Split is there because without it Dusknoir dies quickly, and it helps to kill Blissey.
And next:
The Fiery Temper
Heatran
Ability: Flash FireNature: Modest
Item: Choice Scarf
EVs: HP/SpAtk/Spe 4/252/252
Moves:
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Explosion
- Dragon Pulse
I felt that I needed this pokemon because without it this team wouldn't have much power. Perhaps it's just me being used to an offensive team, definitely comment on this guy in your ratings, if you have something to add/subtract/remove. I chose Modest because this was initially going to be a Taunt Supporter and wouldn't carry Explosion, so I didn't want to lower my SpDef unnecessarily, so I chose Modest over Rash. Dragon Pulse in in there because I didn't have HP Grass/Ice. I have Explosion to take out Blissey.
And finally:
The Devil Nurse
Blissey
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Bold
Item: Leftovers
EVs: HP/Def/SpAtk 148/252/108
Moves:
- Ice Beam/Thunderbolt
- Seismic Toss
- Softboiled
- Toxic
I picked Blissey because I felt that my team was too light on the special side and what better way to remedy that than to add in the most fearsome special wall in the game. The first moveslot changes from battle to battle, depending on what I think I'll need, hence the two moves. If you think I should pick a permanent move and have a convincing argument, then please tell me. I chose Toxic because I felt that with Blissey's ridiculous bulk that not being able to Toxistall alone would be a waste.
Thanks for reading this and please comment and rate.
