Cynth's Standard OU Team

Cynth

This is my second attempt at creating my team. Once again, I continued to study more and more from Smogon's Vast library, and felt. I was ready to stand up and say, I think I can make this team. Note that I did not make a laundry list of this team. I thought carefully of the pokemon and what role is needed in my standard OU. I even EV trained these pokemon.

After testing them in Shoddy, I counted my results. Not to mention I figured out one of my major threats.

10 Wins/14 Losses.


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(Rapidash) (F) @ Wide Lens
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spd
Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk)

- Flare Blitz
- Megahorn
- Hypnosis
- Will-o-wisp

This will be my double status lead. Rapidash's role is to inflict sleep on the lead pokemon, tempting the opponent to switch to a good counter for rapidash, like Tyranitar, and inflict burn on them. It's Sleep Move helps with preventing the lead pokemon from setting up. So I should expect less of Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes.

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Mismagius (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 48 HP/208 Atk/252 Spd
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)

- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Calm Mind

Mismagius one of my two revenge killers on the team.If EV trained right and used properly, Mismagius can be one of most reliable sweepers in OU. Switch Mismagius in on Azelf and Starmie, or Latias, and wait for them to switch, giving Mismagius enough time to use Calm Mind or Substitute, depending on the situation. And follow it up with Thunderbolt or
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Roserade (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)

- Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory

Revenge Killer. I chose Roserade because of it's incredible stats(Except Attack and defense), and diverse movepool. Half of the pokemon in OU consist of heavy pokemon, good enough for grass knot. Roserade can take advantage of her diverse movesets to take down diverse pokemon, such as Azelf, and Machamp and Gengar.
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Kingdra (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk/16 Spd/240 SAtk
Naughty nature (+Atk, -SDef)

- Rain Dance
- Waterfall
- Surf
- Draco Meteor

I thought I could use a mixed sweeper/water type. Switch Kingdra in on Heatran, Tyranitar, and again, wait for the switch. If the opponent does switch, that gives kingdra enough time to Rain Dance, boosting its speed, not to mention it becomes an even more vicious sweeper. Blissey? No Problem
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Bastiodon (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP/228 Def/28 SDef
Relaxed nature (+Def, -Spd)

- Curse
- Earthquake
- Metal Burst
- Taunt

I chose Bastiodon for its stellar, and epic defenses. On the top of that, I can just get a bit reckless and switch in on a Heracross, Heatran, Salamence or a Tyranitar and Metal Burst, that is, if Bastiodon survives Earthquake, or Close Combat. I could use a wall, so I could use it to see what the opponent will do next.
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Tyranitar (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 160 HP/252 Atk/96 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw

And yet another revenge killer. I chose Tyranitar for it's superior physical attacks and decent bulkyness. Switch Tyranitar in for Latias, Gengar and all other Psychic pokemon, and once again, wait for the switch. Even if those pokemon didn't switch, Pursuit should be enough to OHKO just about any pokemon that lack the defenses to resist it, regardless if they switched. After several Shoddy Battles, I have finally found my weakness: Heatran. Another reason why I chose Tyranitar. His job is to eliminate some of the OU threats that could jepordize my team
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Please note, that I'm open to comments, questions and criticisms. If you have a better suggestion, please tell me so.
 
OK this team needs a bit of work to be honest. Fast, heavy offense absolutely destroys you, eg. ScarfTar can pursuit your Roserade stuck on Extrasensory, and then KO the rest of your pokemon because you have nothing faster than it. Dragon Dance mence rapes you, you can only hope to lure it into outrage and get in Bastiodon, but thats not the best of strategies.

Your team needs a purpose, something to base it around. a lot of your descriptions state 'revenge kill'. Well thats good and all, but we need something more. I'm going to assume you want to base your team around Sub + CM Mismagius.

Lets go from the top.

Rapidash- Not a good lead, to be honest, if you want to stick with Hypnosis' shaky accuracy sure, but apart from that it can't do much more. I think you should replace it with your Roserade, namely a toxic spikes lead. This will allow you to stall out several Special Walls with Mismagius (aka Blissey, Vaporeon etc.) The set is as follows~

Roserade @ Focus sash
4 HP/ 252 SpA/ 252 Spe timid
~ Sleep Powder
~ Toxic Spikes
~ Leaf Storm
~ Hidden Power Fire

this still allows you to put an opposing lead to sleep, just you can do a little more thanks to toxic spikes. Watch out for Azelf, Aerodactyal and other taunt leads, also make sure to keep a watch out for Lum Berry leads such as Metagross.

Mismagius~ Not much can be changed here, i'm assuming you are using Mismagius> Latias for the Fight and Normal immunity as well as immunity to Blisseys Seismic toss? I'm going to recommed HP Fighting over Thunderbolt for perfect coverage.

Kingdra~ I'd like to get some thoughts from the OP on this one, at first glance it looks pretty wierd, I dont know I never like RD Kingdra thats not on a rain team. If you feel like you need a revenge killer when something like DD Mence gets up a dance, you can use either Scarf Flygon or Scarf Salamence, the former is good for Quake Edge resistance which your team wants at the moment, while Salamence gives you a nice water resistance and intimidate

bastiodon
On the top of that, I can just get a bit reckless and switch in on a Heracross, Heatran, Salamence or a Tyranitar and Metal Burst, that is, if Bastiodon survives Earthquake, or Close Combat.
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nah you wont

to put it bluntly, Bastiodon is utter shit. At the moment you want stealth rock. Put it on Bastiodon if you are going to keep it, but I dont recommend keeping it. At the moment your struggling a good rock resist that can live the following Ground or Fighting type move. Swampert is a good choice, it gives you a phazer and a somewhat decent DD Salamence check.

Swampert @ Leftovers
252 HP/ 4 att/ 252 Def Relaxed
~ Stealth Rock
~ Earthquake
~ Ice Beam
~ Roar

yea

Tyranitar~ is all good, Dragon Claw is a bit odd, replace that for either Crunch or Aqua Tail.

Right, now for your last pokemon, I think something that will help Tyranitar's abilty to remove pokemon that can potentially damage Mismagius, such as fast sweepers like Latias, Scarf Rotom, Jolteon etc. Gyarados with taunt works pretty well in conjuction with your Tar. Taunting the Rotom switch in and going to Tyranitar to avoid the status Move will let you get rid of it via pursuit. Gyarados also draws in Jolteon, at which point you can switch in Tyranitar and pursuit it for a good chunk of health. The Gyarados I am talking about is

Gyarados @ lefties
156 HP / 72 Atk / 96 Def / 184 Spe Adamant
~ Dragon Dance
~ Taunt
~ Waterfall
~ Stone Edge

Taunt will also beat pokemon like Swampert and Skarmory who will try to phaze you out

So at the end your team will look like Roserade/ Mismagius/ Kingdra (salamence or Flygon)/ Swampert/ Gyarados/ Tyranitar.



Sorry if that seemed like a long post and like I "changed your whole team", I just want to get that Win to Loss ratio at least 2:1 :)

hope I helped
 
Cynth said:
(Rapidash) (F) @ Wide Lens
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spd
Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk)

- Flare Blitz
- Megahorn
- Hypnosis
- Will-o-wisp

I'll be absolutely honest here. Rapidash is shit. I suggest Crobat if you want to keep the Hypnosis lead.
Crobat @ Focus Sash
Jolly Nature
152 ATK, 252 SPE, 104 HP
-Hypnosis
-Air Slash / U-Turn
-Roost
-Taunt
Otherwise, I suggest you follow Lisztomania's suggestion of a Roserade lead.

Mismagius (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 48 HP/208 Atk/252 Spd
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)

- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Calm Mind

Mismagius isn't a good revenge killer. Its a UU sweeper. I think you're looking for Latias. Its a much more reliable revenge killer.
Latias @ Choice Scarf
Timid
252 SPA, 252 SPE, 6 HP
-Draco Meteor
-Surf
-Thunderbolt
-Trick

If you want to keep Mismagius, then I suggest the following:
Mismagius @ Leftovers
252 SPA, 252 SPE, 6 HP
Timid Nature
-Nasty Plot
-Substitute
-HP Fighting
-Shadow Ball

Roserade (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)

- Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory

I don't know why you thought Roserade makes a good revenge killer to be honest. Its stats aren't the best for revenge killing in my opinion.
I suggest you have a good sweeper here. Gyarados is a good one.
Gyarados @ Life Orb
Adamant Nature
252 ATK, 252 SPE, 6 DEF
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall
-Ice Fang
-Earthquake

Kingdra (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk/16 Spd/240 SAtk
Naughty nature (+Atk, -SDef)

- Rain Dance
- Waterfall
- Surf
- Draco Meteor

I think if you want stall breaking potential, then a MixMence is the way to go.
Salamence @ Life Orb
Naive Nature
16 ATK, 252 ATK, 242 SPA
-Outrage
-Draco Meteor
-Earthquake
-Fire Blast
This gives you a great way to deal high amounts of damage and lets you break stall open.

Bastiodon (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP/228 Def/28 SDef
Relaxed nature (+Def, -Spd)

- Curse
- Earthquake
- Metal Burst
- Taunt

Again, a very bad choice here. I suggest that you try using that Swampert that Lisztomania suggested.


Tyranitar (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 160 HP/252 Atk/96 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)

- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
I'm not seeing the use of Dragon Claw here. It is a very odd choice. Instead, I think Crunch is your best option over Dragon Claw. Aqua Tail has its merits and as such, should be considered.
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Tyranitar was originally intended to be a physical sweeper. But then I saw 2 of my threats, and Tyranitar already had the movesets to eliminate them. For Salamence and Dragonite, I just stuffed in a Dragon Claw because I couldn't find Aqua Tail. And now I realize that DDMence will pretty much rape this whole team, and Dragon Claw won't be enough.

I already knew about Nasty Plot and Aqua Tail, the problem is, I don't know where to get the moves or how to teach it to them. I do have my PocketDex booklet that I'm absolutely nothing without, and checked. I couldn't find Nasty Plot in Mismagius' egg moves or level up moves.

Thank you so much for your helpful comments. I promise I'll take it to heart.
 
Oh this is for WiFi? Then Nasty Plot is HG/SS moves. And Aqua Tail is only obtainable by Platinum Battle Frontier tutors. Stone Edge over Dragon Claw on Tyranitar. Stone Edge hits Salamence, Gyara, and other Flying types much harder than D-Claw. Latias is taken care of by a CB Pursuit trying to flee after a DM.
 
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