I wanted to make a team that utilized Clefable, an underreateed pokemon, in my opinion.I stumbled across a set that turned Clefable into a menace and decided to make a team based around it. To do this, I needed every teammate to counter Clefable's threats. Without further introductions, here is my team. (Because knowing Clefable's set is the most important part of my team, I have put it first, though Machamp is my actual lead.)
Clefable @ Leftovers
Magic Guard
Calm
252 HP/ 216 Def/ 40 SpD
-Cosmic Power
-Seismic Toss
-Toxic
-Softboiled
This Clefable is amazing. I bring it in when it is my last pokemon and alternate between Cosmic Power and Softboiled until I am at +6 Def and +6 SpD. This works suprisingly well as not many things can 2KO him (3KO from Surf in rain from LO Starime). When all of its threats are eliminated, this thing can outstall an entire team unless they get 2 sequential critical hits. What can beat this pokemon?
-Gengar (only those with Leftovers)
-Any Rest-Talker
-Blissey(when accompanied by teammates)
-Fighting types
-Skarmory
-SD Scizor
-TormentTran
The rest of my team has been specialized to defeat these threats.
Machamp @ Lum Berry
No Guard
Adamant
248 HP/160 Atk/4 Spe/ 96 SpD
-Dynamicpunch
-Payback
-Bullet Punch
-Substitute
This is the best lead that I have ever used and really annoys my opponent. Dynamicpunch is STAB of choice with 100% confusion. Payback + Bullet Punch stops Azelf from booming on me, whil Dynamicpunch + Bullet Punch takes care of Aerodactyl. Substitute makes it a pain to take down. The Lum Berry stops sleep and confusion on him. The EV's are standard except I took 4 from HP and added it to speed to beat other lead Machamps, the main pokemon I wanted this to counter.
Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Sand Stream
Jolly
4 HP/ 252 Atk/252 Spe
-Stone Edge
-Pursuit
-Crunch
-Earthquake
Scarf Tyranitar is amazing. Its main purpose on my team is to trap and kill Rotom, Gengar, and Blissey. It also helps Clefable by setting up a sandstorm to wear down the opponent. Clefable's ability stops it from being hurt by the sandstorm.
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Intimidate
Adamant
4 HP/ 252 Atk/252 Spe
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall
-Bounce
-Earthquake
For my Tyranitar to trap those pesky ghosts, I needed a lure. Enter Gyarados. That 4x electric weakness lures them both in to be pursuited to death be Tyranitar. Gyarados also counters Heatran and helps with fighting types with Bounce. It can also sweep teams without ever resorting to Clefable with Dragon Dance. I opted for Leftovers over Life Orb for increased survivability.
Magnezone @ Leftovers
Magnet Pull
Timid
4 HP/ 252 SpA/ 252 Spe
-Magnet Rise
-Thunderbolt
-Hidden Power (Fire)
-Substitute
Clefable hates steels. It can't poison them and they are immune to sandstorm. Thus, I have the best steel killer in the game. Thunderbolt OHKO's Skarmory, while HP Fire OHKO's Scizor and Forretress. Magnet Rise allows me to beat Bronzong and some Metagross. I use Substitute to make it harder to kill. Magnezone is a beast.
Gliscor @ Leftovers
Sand Veil
Jolly
252 HP/40 Atk/ 216 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Roost
-Stone Edge
I HATE LUCARIO. Thus, I have included its #1 counter on my team. Gliscor outspeeds it and OHKOs with Earthquake. Jolly gives it speed. Its item and EV's make it bulky, while its set allows it to sweep. Gliscor is an amazing all-in-one pokemon.
That is my team and it is the best team I have ever made. Tell me what you think.
Clefable @ Leftovers
Magic Guard
Calm
252 HP/ 216 Def/ 40 SpD
-Cosmic Power
-Seismic Toss
-Toxic
-Softboiled
This Clefable is amazing. I bring it in when it is my last pokemon and alternate between Cosmic Power and Softboiled until I am at +6 Def and +6 SpD. This works suprisingly well as not many things can 2KO him (3KO from Surf in rain from LO Starime). When all of its threats are eliminated, this thing can outstall an entire team unless they get 2 sequential critical hits. What can beat this pokemon?
-Gengar (only those with Leftovers)
-Any Rest-Talker
-Blissey(when accompanied by teammates)
-Fighting types
-Skarmory
-SD Scizor
-TormentTran
The rest of my team has been specialized to defeat these threats.
Machamp @ Lum Berry
No Guard
Adamant
248 HP/160 Atk/4 Spe/ 96 SpD
-Dynamicpunch
-Payback
-Bullet Punch
-Substitute
This is the best lead that I have ever used and really annoys my opponent. Dynamicpunch is STAB of choice with 100% confusion. Payback + Bullet Punch stops Azelf from booming on me, whil Dynamicpunch + Bullet Punch takes care of Aerodactyl. Substitute makes it a pain to take down. The Lum Berry stops sleep and confusion on him. The EV's are standard except I took 4 from HP and added it to speed to beat other lead Machamps, the main pokemon I wanted this to counter.
Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Sand Stream
Jolly
4 HP/ 252 Atk/252 Spe
-Stone Edge
-Pursuit
-Crunch
-Earthquake
Scarf Tyranitar is amazing. Its main purpose on my team is to trap and kill Rotom, Gengar, and Blissey. It also helps Clefable by setting up a sandstorm to wear down the opponent. Clefable's ability stops it from being hurt by the sandstorm.
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Intimidate
Adamant
4 HP/ 252 Atk/252 Spe
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall
-Bounce
-Earthquake
For my Tyranitar to trap those pesky ghosts, I needed a lure. Enter Gyarados. That 4x electric weakness lures them both in to be pursuited to death be Tyranitar. Gyarados also counters Heatran and helps with fighting types with Bounce. It can also sweep teams without ever resorting to Clefable with Dragon Dance. I opted for Leftovers over Life Orb for increased survivability.
Magnezone @ Leftovers
Magnet Pull
Timid
4 HP/ 252 SpA/ 252 Spe
-Magnet Rise
-Thunderbolt
-Hidden Power (Fire)
-Substitute
Clefable hates steels. It can't poison them and they are immune to sandstorm. Thus, I have the best steel killer in the game. Thunderbolt OHKO's Skarmory, while HP Fire OHKO's Scizor and Forretress. Magnet Rise allows me to beat Bronzong and some Metagross. I use Substitute to make it harder to kill. Magnezone is a beast.
Gliscor @ Leftovers
Sand Veil
Jolly
252 HP/40 Atk/ 216 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Roost
-Stone Edge
I HATE LUCARIO. Thus, I have included its #1 counter on my team. Gliscor outspeeds it and OHKOs with Earthquake. Jolly gives it speed. Its item and EV's make it bulky, while its set allows it to sweep. Gliscor is an amazing all-in-one pokemon.
That is my team and it is the best team I have ever made. Tell me what you think.