Hey guys, I'm new to competitive battling. I want to create a team with some of my favorite pokemon! I'm not so sure on its viability though, so I'm open to suggestions! This team is mainly for battling and crushing my friends. I chose the stats and things from looking up information on the smogon forums. I'm not so sure on roles, so bear with me guys.
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Chlorophyll, Adamant nature, 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Sp.Def
* Synthesis
* Power Whip/Petal Blizzard
* Earthquake
* Sludge Bomb
I chose Venusaur as a tank for my team. I chose the physical tank spec as Snorlax fits the Special tank of my team. Sludge Bomb will help me counter Fairy types.
Snorlax @ Assault Vest
Thick Fat, Careful/Adamant nature, 252 HP/ 252 Sp.Def/ 4 Atk
* Earthquake
* Body Slam / Return
* Rock Slide
* Pursuit
My favourite pokemon. Even though I know its not all that viable in XY Competitive Battling, I really hope to keep him on my team. I chose him as a special tank for my team. The Boomlax idea I've seen on the forums seems really interesting and i wouldn't mind also giving that a try.
Politoed @ Choice Specs
Drizzle, Modest Nature, 252 HP/ 252 Sp.Atk/4 Def
* Hydro Pump
* Ice Beam
* Focus Blast / Psychic
* Hidden Power Grass / Surf
I've always wanted to try competitive battling with a pokemon that relies on weather effects and changes and politoed fits my description well. Hopefully it can help me counter strong pokemon such as Blaziken and Charizard.
Scizor @ Choice Band
Technician, Adamant Nature, 252 Atk/ 248 HP/ 8 Sp.Def
* U-turn
* Bullet Punch
* Superpower
* Pursuit / Quick Attack
Scizor is such a good pokemon that I couldn't pass up. It has a really strong movepool - Bullet punch can harm Fairy types. U-turn is also a really strong move on scizor.
Gengar @ Choice Scarf
Levitate, Timid/Modest nature, 252 Speed/ 252 Sp.Atk/ 4 HP
* Shadow Ball
* Focus Blast
* Sludge Wave/Icy Wind
* Trick/Thunderbolt
Gengar will act as a special attacker. I chose the set that will help me outspeed most opponents and hopefully sweep in late game.
Dragonite @ Weakness Policy
Multiscale, Adamant Nature, 252 Atk/252 Speed/6 HP
* Dragon Dance
* Dragon Claw
* Fire Punch
* Extremespeed
Dragonite can be substitute the easiest. I chose it as it has good durability and can help me take care of other dragon types. But I'm open to any other suggestions.
Edit: Adding information about the pokemons I chose, but I chose them mainly for type coverage and because they are some of my favourites.
Edit 2: Made a small mistake, miswrote some EVs - Sp.Atk on Venusaur has been changed to Attack.
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Chlorophyll, Adamant nature, 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Sp.Def
* Synthesis
* Power Whip/Petal Blizzard
* Earthquake
* Sludge Bomb
I chose Venusaur as a tank for my team. I chose the physical tank spec as Snorlax fits the Special tank of my team. Sludge Bomb will help me counter Fairy types.
Snorlax @ Assault Vest
Thick Fat, Careful/Adamant nature, 252 HP/ 252 Sp.Def/ 4 Atk
* Earthquake
* Body Slam / Return
* Rock Slide
* Pursuit
My favourite pokemon. Even though I know its not all that viable in XY Competitive Battling, I really hope to keep him on my team. I chose him as a special tank for my team. The Boomlax idea I've seen on the forums seems really interesting and i wouldn't mind also giving that a try.
Politoed @ Choice Specs
Drizzle, Modest Nature, 252 HP/ 252 Sp.Atk/4 Def
* Hydro Pump
* Ice Beam
* Focus Blast / Psychic
* Hidden Power Grass / Surf
I've always wanted to try competitive battling with a pokemon that relies on weather effects and changes and politoed fits my description well. Hopefully it can help me counter strong pokemon such as Blaziken and Charizard.
Scizor @ Choice Band
Technician, Adamant Nature, 252 Atk/ 248 HP/ 8 Sp.Def
* U-turn
* Bullet Punch
* Superpower
* Pursuit / Quick Attack
Scizor is such a good pokemon that I couldn't pass up. It has a really strong movepool - Bullet punch can harm Fairy types. U-turn is also a really strong move on scizor.
Gengar @ Choice Scarf
Levitate, Timid/Modest nature, 252 Speed/ 252 Sp.Atk/ 4 HP
* Shadow Ball
* Focus Blast
* Sludge Wave/Icy Wind
* Trick/Thunderbolt
Gengar will act as a special attacker. I chose the set that will help me outspeed most opponents and hopefully sweep in late game.
Dragonite @ Weakness Policy
Multiscale, Adamant Nature, 252 Atk/252 Speed/6 HP
* Dragon Dance
* Dragon Claw
* Fire Punch
* Extremespeed
Dragonite can be substitute the easiest. I chose it as it has good durability and can help me take care of other dragon types. But I'm open to any other suggestions.
Edit: Adding information about the pokemons I chose, but I chose them mainly for type coverage and because they are some of my favourites.
Edit 2: Made a small mistake, miswrote some EVs - Sp.Atk on Venusaur has been changed to Attack.
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