~Blast from the Past~
RMT No.3
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This is the team that I am building for fun--being the final product of my first-ever team. I made it when I first started playing; a no-Legend First Generation team. I featured the old version in a RMT quite a while ago. My goal was to create a totally viable OU team within these boundaries and it has been a challenge to remain viable--especially apart from the obvious OU choices. However, I think this team is nearly, if not able, to be called effective. The point of this team was to create a group in which defensive pivots would enable the easy maneuvering between the various powerhouses who would eventually find the right moment to tear the opponent apart. That being said, it is not the most solid team I have made, but it does very well for itself despite the limitations as it made its peak at 1800 and was stopped dead by Scizor. That was before I added Gyarados to the mix and after that it has soared to 2000 points.
The Team:
Complete Team-Building Process:
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RMT No.3
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This is the team that I am building for fun--being the final product of my first-ever team. I made it when I first started playing; a no-Legend First Generation team. I featured the old version in a RMT quite a while ago. My goal was to create a totally viable OU team within these boundaries and it has been a challenge to remain viable--especially apart from the obvious OU choices. However, I think this team is nearly, if not able, to be called effective. The point of this team was to create a group in which defensive pivots would enable the easy maneuvering between the various powerhouses who would eventually find the right moment to tear the opponent apart. That being said, it is not the most solid team I have made, but it does very well for itself despite the limitations as it made its peak at 1800 and was stopped dead by Scizor. That was before I added Gyarados to the mix and after that it has soared to 2000 points.
The Team:
Complete Team-Building Process:
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Two of my very favorite Pokemon in the first Gen, it was actually Alakazam being in OU that prompted me to make this team.
While perusing OU I added the quintessential Venusaur to my developing Sun team. Also, I add Gengar because I have always had good luck with pairing Alakazam and Gengar in the past. As you can see, I could not resist the shiny button.
Next I added Gyarados because I realized I did not have any water-types.
I then added a Dugtrio to trap Gyarados counters.
Now that my team was completely made, I began to test and noticed my team's general weakness to hazards and the many Dragons in OU, so I added a Spinner/Phazer, Blastoise over Gyarados.
Even with the addition of Blastoise I realized my team was still sub-par to Dragons, so I replaced my Gengar with Dragonite to deal with the issue before it became too problematic.
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Remembering some advice from the original RMT, I removed my original Dragon defense and added in the Chansbro core to do the job better, and in general cover the team's weaknesses.
Seeing Gengar's synergy with the newly added Chansbro core I threw him back in the mix over Alakazam for his immunities. I found these gave me lots of room to pivot and maneuver.
Dugtrio was looking kind of useless at this point, especially without a Spinner. Needing a new Stone Setter I added Nidoqueen for her obvious use in Sun.
Encountering my devastating weakness to Scizor I added Gyarados once again to deal with the threat that Nidoqueen could do little to prevent.
Two of my very favorite Pokemon in the first Gen, it was actually Alakazam being in OU that prompted me to make this team.
While perusing OU I added the quintessential Venusaur to my developing Sun team. Also, I add Gengar because I have always had good luck with pairing Alakazam and Gengar in the past. As you can see, I could not resist the shiny button.
Next I added Gyarados because I realized I did not have any water-types.
I then added a Dugtrio to trap Gyarados counters.
Now that my team was completely made, I began to test and noticed my team's general weakness to hazards and the many Dragons in OU, so I added a Spinner/Phazer, Blastoise over Gyarados.
Even with the addition of Blastoise I realized my team was still sub-par to Dragons, so I replaced my Gengar with Dragonite to deal with the issue before it became too problematic.
___________________________Featured in the old RMT___________________________
Remembering some advice from the original RMT, I removed my original Dragon defense and added in the Chansbro core to do the job better, and in general cover the team's weaknesses.
Seeing Gengar's synergy with the newly added Chansbro core I threw him back in the mix over Alakazam for his immunities. I found these gave me lots of room to pivot and maneuver.
Dugtrio was looking kind of useless at this point, especially without a Spinner. Needing a new Stone Setter I added Nidoqueen for her obvious use in Sun.
Encountering my devastating weakness to Scizor I added Gyarados once again to deal with the threat that Nidoqueen could do little to prevent.
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In-Depth:
Shiro the Ninetales
Trait: Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Nature: Modest
Moves:
-Sunny Day
-Solarbeam
-Fire Blast
-Roar
Ninetales is one of my aces. I save her for the very endgame since my team has no Spinner, her sole purpose is to set Sun to prep for a Venusaur sweep once the weather war has been won and Venusaur can rampage unchecked. I run Modest over Timid because that is the set I have used since day one and I have found the extra power to be devastating to those who expect the Timid varient. Just as important, Ninetales is one of my two checks to the greatest threat to the team: Scizor whose STAB Bullet Punch was the reason this team folded their winning streak. But unless something crazy is going down I keep Ninetales away from the fight until late game.
LaFleur the Venusaur
Trait: Chlorophyll
EVs: 72 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
Nature: Modest
IVs: 30 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
Moves:
-Giga Drain
-Hidden Power [Fire]
-Sleep Powder
-Growth
Venusaur is my team's much needed muscle, able to tear through teams with utter impunity. I run Hidden Power Fire to deal with any pesky Ferrothorn, Magnezone, or any other steel that thinks they can wall a sweep. It is also a great to have to hit Scizor on the switch. Sleep Powder enables me usually at least one turn to set up and begin tearing holes through the opponent's team. It is pretty standard all things considered.
Rados the Gyarados
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 88 HP / 248 Atk / 4 Def / 168 Spe
Nature: Jolly
Moves:
-Substitute
-Dragon Dance
-Earthquake
-Bounce
Gyarados is the newest addition to this ragtag group. It was used earlier in the teambuilding process but recently I realized I needed it back. It has one huge purpose and that is to check Scizor. That being said, it is also my lead. Its whole purpose is to get behind a Sub as soon as it can, preferably when the opponent is using Stealth Rock or some status. From there it sets up an early-game sweep. Initially I ran the EdgeQuake combo, but I found the Edge part too unreliable and decided to go with Bounce for the STAB and chance of Paralysis. In short, Rados is my attempt to capitalize on my vulnerability to Stealth Rock and take advantage of those who set hazards up early.
Lucy the Chansey
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Nature: Bold
Moves:
-Seismic Toss
-Wish
-Stealth Rock
-Protect
Say hello to one of the most evil Pokemon ever, all the while it is so epic, it is also one of the most adorable ones. I have had more people rage over just Chansey alone. Namely because it is kind of the unbreakable wall of the team. It takes seriously powerful Fighting type moves to break through the Wish+Protect. This makes it a very effective Stone Setter, one that will not go down regardless. Also it can pretty much stall anything with ease. On top of all that, it can even cover most of the team's weaknesses. It can come in on Ghost type-attacks aimed at either Gengar or Slowbro, Psychic type attack aimed at Venusaur, and even Water attacks at Ninetales in the rain. In addition, Chansey can wall most every electric threat that threatens Gyarados. Chansey is my premier counter to Rain and my usual lead against Politoed as it can wall most Rain abusers. Lastly, it is part of my defense against Dragons in lieu of the Steels that the first Generation lacked.
Kenny the Slowbro
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Nature: Bold
Moves:
-Scald
-Ice Beam
-Toxic
-Slack Off
Slowbro is the keystone to my Dragon defense. His sky-high defense gives him the ability to soak Outrages and Ice Beam back. Then to add insult to injury, the moment he switches he gains 33% of his life back and can begin anew. His ability to burn opposing sweepers is invaluable too. As the second part of my Chansbro core his synergy with Lucy is magnificent and together they keep Dragons from ravaging this team on a whim. I have had many battles were all the rest of my team is gone and Slowbro and Chansey remained, whittling down the opponent to an eventual ragequit. His amazing synergy with Chansey aside, he can also be a great switch-in on any Specs Latios that tries to Psyshock Venusaur. He walls most Darmanitan even under the sun with great ease unless they U-turn, but he can usually survive that and Slack the damage off. He is very adept at tanking any Stone Misses that are aimed at Ninetales too.
Durza the Gengar
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
Moves:
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Disable
-Substitute
This set is one of the most magnificent sets for Gengar. It is just perfect for a troll like me. It is one of the few things that everyone sees coming, but is still just as effective. Some of Durza's notable contributions to this team are in the form of his two key immunities: Fight and Ground. While Chansey has the entire team's back, Gengar has hers. He is the perfect switch-in on those powerful fighting type attacks that would cripple Chansey. His 4x resist to bug is very helpful as well, when those attacks are aimed at Slowbro. Levitate gives him the ability to waltz in over an Earthquake, Sub and begin to troll covering Ninetales' back when it is needed most. His addition to the Chansbro core enables it to better deal with things like Terrakion which is a serious threat with Close Combat and X-Scissor.
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Final Notes:
Well, there you have it, my progress and tinkering over the course of many months, and now it is for you to judge. I have been trying to find a place to fit Starmie into this team, but I do not see where. So any input that anyone may have regarding this, please share. As well as it is doing I know it can do and be, better. Thank you for reading this RMT maybe even for your rates! Now for the best part... the replays! Some will feature Nidoqueen due to how long she was in the team:
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-18763186
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-30173554
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-30180269
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-48885048
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/oucurrent-48731536
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/oucurrent-47024226
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/oucurrent-46879052
Should you wish to try the team...
Rados (Gyarados) (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 88 HP / 248 Atk / 4 Def / 168 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Bounce
- Dragon Dance
- Substitute
- Earthquake
Shiro (Ninetales) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drought
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- SolarBeam
- Roar
LaFleur (Venusaur) (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Chlorophyll
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 72 HP / 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 180 Spd
Modest Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Growth
Lucy (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Protect
Kenny (Slowbro) (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SAtk
Bold Nature
- Toxic
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off
Durza (Gengar) (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Trait: Intimidate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 88 HP / 248 Atk / 4 Def / 168 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Bounce
- Dragon Dance
- Substitute
- Earthquake
Shiro (Ninetales) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drought
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- SolarBeam
- Roar
LaFleur (Venusaur) (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Chlorophyll
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 72 HP / 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 180 Spd
Modest Nature
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Growth
Lucy (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Protect
Kenny (Slowbro) (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SAtk
Bold Nature
- Toxic
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off
Durza (Gengar) (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
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