What's up all? I'm Thundershock1234 and I'm new on the scene for VCG. Hope you enjoy reading my team! Carbink's one of my all time favourite pokemon and all great teams revolve around your fave.
Team building process:
Carbink Leftovers
Sturdy - Calm nature - 252 HP/ 252 sp. def / 4 def
- Trick Room
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Safeguard
Carbink, In my opinion, is one of the best Trick Room users around. Why? Because it has access to Sturdy, so it can survive a hit and set up. Once all that fun stuff is done it can go on to Rock Slide the opponent and hopefully get some flinches (as it will outspeed everyone). Safeguard is for predicting status moves and Protect is pretty much mandatory for doubles.
Tyranitar @ Sitrus Berry
Sand Stream - Calm nature - 252 HP/ 252 def / 4 atk
- Protect
- Substitute
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
Tyranitar is a pretty defensive pokemon, as well as boasting a high attack stat. The only bad thing about it is it's low speed. However, Trick Room can put an end to that problem. It has Sand Stream, which boosts the defense of itself as well as Carbink. Also, In Trick Room, it can set up Substitutes before anything can attack it or set up status on it.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Gale Wings - Adamant nature - 252 atk / 252 spd / 4 HP
- Protect
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Speed EV's in Trick Room? Don't worry folks, there is a reasonable explanation for this. The speed EV's are for when Trick Room isn't set up so it can outspeed all other Priority users. When outside of Trick Room, Talonflame can Brave Bird and 2HKO Meowstick, who is commonly seen in VGC (252+ Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Meowstic: 237-279 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO). Talonflame under trick room is still pretty powerful also. It can't outspeed Meowstick however, it can outspeed all other pokemon when using Brave Bird or Roost.
Bisharp @ Black Glasses
Defiant - Brave - 252 HP / 252 atk / 4 def
- Protect
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Iron Head
Bisharp is seen a lot in VGC these days. It has good speed for a steel type and a huge attack. However, under Trick Room, Bisharp become oneof the fastest powerhouses in game. It also has Defiant for those charm Meowstick and Defoggers. This set is pretty much Bisharp's bread and butter VGC set. Sucker Punch for priority, Night Slash and Iron Head for coverage and Protect for, well protecting.
Reuniclus @ Life Orb
Magic Guard - Quiet - 172 HP/ 28 def/ 252 sp. atk / 56 sp. def
- Trick Room
- Focus Blast
- Psychic
- Protect
Reuniclus is my other Trick Room user. It has good defenses and high sp. attack however, a low speed that can be fixed by Trick Room. Once Trick Room is set up it can go on to sweep with it gigantic sp. attack, however, it must be cautious for Mega Mawile and Bisharp, who will attempt to lure in Reuniclus with sucker punch.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Regenerator - Calm - 252 HP/ 252 sp. def / 4 def
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
- Spore
This is my only pokemon without Protect however, it has fantastic recovery abilities that means it doesn't mind taking a few hits. Giga Drain is it's first form of recovery. Next Black Sludge and then Regenerator. It has Spore to put the opponent to sleep and Rage Powder for my Carbink or Reuniclus to set up Trick Room. Finally it has Sludge Bomb for those pesky fairy types.
So how is my team? I'm new to VGC and am really keen to start playing so please reply soon!
Team building process:
More Detailed Coverage:- I decided to start with Carbink
- Tyranitar has Sand Stream, which boosts the defense of Rock type pokemon like Carbink, which is essential for my Carbink to survive turn 1 and set up Trick Room
- If I was going for the Trick Room idea then I would need a fast, priority abuser for when Trick Room wasn't set up so I went for Talonflame.
- Bisharp is a good Trick Room abuser and is also an amazing pokemon for doubles so I decided to use him.
- I thought I would need another Trick Room user just in case Carbink fainted so here is Reuniclus (possibly the worlds best Trick Room user). Carbink/ Reuniclus lead is interesting because the opponent doesn't know which pokemon will set up Trick Room.
- I needed another wall for my team so Amoonguss was my choice. It has access to rage powder and can tank hits while Reuniclus or Carbink set up trick room.
Carbink Leftovers
Sturdy - Calm nature - 252 HP/ 252 sp. def / 4 def
- Trick Room
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Safeguard
Carbink, In my opinion, is one of the best Trick Room users around. Why? Because it has access to Sturdy, so it can survive a hit and set up. Once all that fun stuff is done it can go on to Rock Slide the opponent and hopefully get some flinches (as it will outspeed everyone). Safeguard is for predicting status moves and Protect is pretty much mandatory for doubles.
Tyranitar @ Sitrus Berry
Sand Stream - Calm nature - 252 HP/ 252 def / 4 atk
- Protect
- Substitute
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
Tyranitar is a pretty defensive pokemon, as well as boasting a high attack stat. The only bad thing about it is it's low speed. However, Trick Room can put an end to that problem. It has Sand Stream, which boosts the defense of itself as well as Carbink. Also, In Trick Room, it can set up Substitutes before anything can attack it or set up status on it.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Gale Wings - Adamant nature - 252 atk / 252 spd / 4 HP
- Protect
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Speed EV's in Trick Room? Don't worry folks, there is a reasonable explanation for this. The speed EV's are for when Trick Room isn't set up so it can outspeed all other Priority users. When outside of Trick Room, Talonflame can Brave Bird and 2HKO Meowstick, who is commonly seen in VGC (252+ Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Meowstic: 237-279 (67.3 - 79.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO). Talonflame under trick room is still pretty powerful also. It can't outspeed Meowstick however, it can outspeed all other pokemon when using Brave Bird or Roost.
Bisharp @ Black Glasses
Defiant - Brave - 252 HP / 252 atk / 4 def
- Protect
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Iron Head
Bisharp is seen a lot in VGC these days. It has good speed for a steel type and a huge attack. However, under Trick Room, Bisharp become oneof the fastest powerhouses in game. It also has Defiant for those charm Meowstick and Defoggers. This set is pretty much Bisharp's bread and butter VGC set. Sucker Punch for priority, Night Slash and Iron Head for coverage and Protect for, well protecting.
Reuniclus @ Life Orb
Magic Guard - Quiet - 172 HP/ 28 def/ 252 sp. atk / 56 sp. def
- Trick Room
- Focus Blast
- Psychic
- Protect
Reuniclus is my other Trick Room user. It has good defenses and high sp. attack however, a low speed that can be fixed by Trick Room. Once Trick Room is set up it can go on to sweep with it gigantic sp. attack, however, it must be cautious for Mega Mawile and Bisharp, who will attempt to lure in Reuniclus with sucker punch.
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Regenerator - Calm - 252 HP/ 252 sp. def / 4 def
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
- Spore
This is my only pokemon without Protect however, it has fantastic recovery abilities that means it doesn't mind taking a few hits. Giga Drain is it's first form of recovery. Next Black Sludge and then Regenerator. It has Spore to put the opponent to sleep and Rage Powder for my Carbink or Reuniclus to set up Trick Room. Finally it has Sludge Bomb for those pesky fairy types.
So how is my team? I'm new to VGC and am really keen to start playing so please reply soon!
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