Angelo's Offensive OU Sun Team. The flames burn inside me, and must be unleashed on the enemy. Only the strong shall survive, and the weak shall perish. I've waited long for this moment, and it has finally presented itself. Whoever doesn't like the sun shall perish by its intense heat. Don't even try summoning opposing weather inducers, because they too will be crushed under the suns immense heat. Surrender yourself, or feel the wrath of Angelo's OU Sun Team. You have no choice!
Team building process:
The core of my team.
My sun sweeper of choice joins in on the action.
I now have a very effective rapid spinner on my team.
Hitmontop is a good spinner, while standing up to Chansey. Espeon provides duel screen support.
Cresselia provides additional support, while countering Mamoswine. Blissey sets up Stealth Rock, and provides Wish support.
Jirachi provides an offensive presence to my team, while setting up Stealth Rock, and passing along Wishes. Salamence is my late game sweeper, and Revenge Killer.
Heatran stands up to opposing Sun teams and Fire-Types. In addition, it sets up Stealth Rock. Garchomp is my Revenge Killer, and counters: Salamence, Landorus, +1 Volcarona, etc.
(Team Update: December 9,2012)
Seeing as how I didn't have much of a counter for bulky Psychic-Types such as: Deoxys-D, opposing Cresselia, Reuniclus, etc. I now have Terrakion as my Revenge Killer, and he knows X-Scissor.
Team building process:
The core of my team.
My sun sweeper of choice joins in on the action.
I now have a very effective rapid spinner on my team.
Hitmontop is a good spinner, while standing up to Chansey. Espeon provides duel screen support.
Cresselia provides additional support, while countering Mamoswine. Blissey sets up Stealth Rock, and provides Wish support.
Jirachi provides an offensive presence to my team, while setting up Stealth Rock, and passing along Wishes. Salamence is my late game sweeper, and Revenge Killer.
Heatran stands up to opposing Sun teams and Fire-Types. In addition, it sets up Stealth Rock. Garchomp is my Revenge Killer, and counters: Salamence, Landorus, +1 Volcarona, etc.
Seeing as how I didn't have much of a counter for bulky Psychic-Types such as: Deoxys-D, opposing Cresselia, Reuniclus, etc. I now have Terrakion as my Revenge Killer, and he knows X-Scissor.
Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Drought
EVs: 136 HP / 252 SpA / 120 Spe
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Name: Sunny Day
Move-set: Sunny Day, Solar Beam, Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower
Additional Information: This set focuses on keeping the sun up as much as possible, while also good against weather wars. Will-O-Wisp also burns incoming physical attackers, thus crippling them.
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Nature: Calm
Name: Specially Defensive
Move-set: Stealth Rock, Lava Plume, Toxic, Earth Power
Additional Information: Heatran is my counter towards opposing Fire-Type Pokemon, as well as certain rain threats such as Tornadus, and sub CM Jirachi. In combination with my Cresselia, powerful physical attacks aimed at my Heatran like Earthquake, and Hi Jump Kick, Cresselia is able to take Ground, Fighting, and Water-Type attacks all day thanks to the sun. I don't fear opposing Sun teams as much anymore. In addition, I don't fear Volcarona as I did when I had my Jirachi. ☼
(Note: I've replaced my Specially Defensive Jirachi for Heatran)
Forretress @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD | IVs: 0 Spe
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
Name: Physically Defensive
Move-set: Gyro Ball, Volt Switch, Spikes, Rapid Spin
Additional information: Forretress is an excellent Pokemon with fantastic walling capabilities, it's good at setting up entry hazards, and has a good typing such as its competitor, Ferrothorn. I had Hitmontop on my team, but based on your feedback, I've decided to replace him for Forretress. Don't get me wrong, Hitmontop's a good rapid spinner, but in the OU environment, he's just outclassed by other spinners. Fire attacks aimed at my Forretress, will be absorbed by Heatran.
(Note: I've replaced my rapid spinning Hitmontop for Forretress)
Cresselia @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
Name: Support
Move-set: Reflect, Psychic, Ice Beam, Moonlight
Additional Information: Seeing as how Mamoswine was a huge threat to my sun team, based on your feedback, I've decided Cresselia would be a good counter for Mamoswine. Not only that, Moonlight in the sun heals 66% of Cresseli's HP which can also provide a bit of stalling in combination with my Heatran's Toxic. Finally, Ice Beam provides coverage against Dragon-Types and Gliscor, whereas Psychic is good against Fighting-Types.
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 72 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe / 4 Def
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Name: Special Growth
Move-set: Growth, Giga Drain, HP Fire (70), Sleep Powder
Additional information: You didn't think I was running an offensive OU sun team without a sweeper did you? Well, feast your eyes on my special growth sun sweeper. After a growth in the sun, Venusaur is basically unstoppable, and has very few counters. With Duel Screen support, my Venusaur's defensive capabilities exceed further. In the end, this dinosaurs wrath combined with its immense bulk, will always trouble opposing teams.
(Note: I've removed Sludge Bomb for Sleep Powder)
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Name: Choice Scarf
Move-set: X-Scissor, Close Combat, Stone Edge, Earthquake
Additional information: Not only is Terrakion my Revenge Killer, but he's also a good counter for Chansey, Tyranitar, Latios, etc. Stab Stone Edge, and Close Combat coming off such a threatening Pokemon with 357 Attack, any Pokemon that doesn't resist this deadly combo will surely be taking a lot of damage. I chose Earthquake in the last slot, because of Heatran, and those pesky Electric-Types. Finally, X-Scissor covers bulky Psychic-Types. Something Garchomp did not cover.
(Note: I've replaced my Revenge Killing Garchomp for Terrakion)
Well, that's my sun team. I'm thinking of making my Ninetales a bit more specially defensive oriented in order for it to survive a bit longer, but I'd like to hear from you all first. Also, as mentioned above, I've recently replaced my specially defensive Jirachi for a specially defensive Heatran. Was this a good idea? If so, can you please explain? I no longer have wish support, but the question is, did my team really need it? Anyways, thank you for reading.I hope you all enjoy. ☆
My specially defensive Jirachi I removed:
Ability: Sarene Grace
Name: Specially Defensive
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 HP / 224 SpD / 32 Spe
Move-set: Wish, Iron Head, Body Slam, Stealth Rock
Here is part of my Sun team in action. This is my battle with, Shofu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnXy6rqdc8Q&feature=plcp
Ability: Drought
EVs: 136 HP / 252 SpA / 120 Spe
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Name: Sunny Day
Move-set: Sunny Day, Solar Beam, Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower
Additional Information: This set focuses on keeping the sun up as much as possible, while also good against weather wars. Will-O-Wisp also burns incoming physical attackers, thus crippling them.
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Nature: Calm
Name: Specially Defensive
Move-set: Stealth Rock, Lava Plume, Toxic, Earth Power
Additional Information: Heatran is my counter towards opposing Fire-Type Pokemon, as well as certain rain threats such as Tornadus, and sub CM Jirachi. In combination with my Cresselia, powerful physical attacks aimed at my Heatran like Earthquake, and Hi Jump Kick, Cresselia is able to take Ground, Fighting, and Water-Type attacks all day thanks to the sun. I don't fear opposing Sun teams as much anymore. In addition, I don't fear Volcarona as I did when I had my Jirachi. ☼
(Note: I've replaced my Specially Defensive Jirachi for Heatran)
Forretress @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD | IVs: 0 Spe
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
Name: Physically Defensive
Move-set: Gyro Ball, Volt Switch, Spikes, Rapid Spin
Additional information: Forretress is an excellent Pokemon with fantastic walling capabilities, it's good at setting up entry hazards, and has a good typing such as its competitor, Ferrothorn. I had Hitmontop on my team, but based on your feedback, I've decided to replace him for Forretress. Don't get me wrong, Hitmontop's a good rapid spinner, but in the OU environment, he's just outclassed by other spinners. Fire attacks aimed at my Forretress, will be absorbed by Heatran.
(Note: I've replaced my rapid spinning Hitmontop for Forretress)
Cresselia @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
Name: Support
Move-set: Reflect, Psychic, Ice Beam, Moonlight
Additional Information: Seeing as how Mamoswine was a huge threat to my sun team, based on your feedback, I've decided Cresselia would be a good counter for Mamoswine. Not only that, Moonlight in the sun heals 66% of Cresseli's HP which can also provide a bit of stalling in combination with my Heatran's Toxic. Finally, Ice Beam provides coverage against Dragon-Types and Gliscor, whereas Psychic is good against Fighting-Types.
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 72 HP / 252 SpA / 180 Spe / 4 Def
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Name: Special Growth
Move-set: Growth, Giga Drain, HP Fire (70), Sleep Powder
Additional information: You didn't think I was running an offensive OU sun team without a sweeper did you? Well, feast your eyes on my special growth sun sweeper. After a growth in the sun, Venusaur is basically unstoppable, and has very few counters. With Duel Screen support, my Venusaur's defensive capabilities exceed further. In the end, this dinosaurs wrath combined with its immense bulk, will always trouble opposing teams.
(Note: I've removed Sludge Bomb for Sleep Powder)
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Name: Choice Scarf
Move-set: X-Scissor, Close Combat, Stone Edge, Earthquake
Additional information: Not only is Terrakion my Revenge Killer, but he's also a good counter for Chansey, Tyranitar, Latios, etc. Stab Stone Edge, and Close Combat coming off such a threatening Pokemon with 357 Attack, any Pokemon that doesn't resist this deadly combo will surely be taking a lot of damage. I chose Earthquake in the last slot, because of Heatran, and those pesky Electric-Types. Finally, X-Scissor covers bulky Psychic-Types. Something Garchomp did not cover.
(Note: I've replaced my Revenge Killing Garchomp for Terrakion)
Well, that's my sun team. I'm thinking of making my Ninetales a bit more specially defensive oriented in order for it to survive a bit longer, but I'd like to hear from you all first. Also, as mentioned above, I've recently replaced my specially defensive Jirachi for a specially defensive Heatran. Was this a good idea? If so, can you please explain? I no longer have wish support, but the question is, did my team really need it? Anyways, thank you for reading.I hope you all enjoy. ☆
My specially defensive Jirachi I removed:
Ability: Sarene Grace
Name: Specially Defensive
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 HP / 224 SpD / 32 Spe
Move-set: Wish, Iron Head, Body Slam, Stealth Rock
Here is part of my Sun team in action. This is my battle with, Shofu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnXy6rqdc8Q&feature=plcp