Introduction
Pokepaste
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Building Process
I'm A Believer (Celebi) @ Groundium Z
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Earth Power
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Building Process
I'm A Believer (Celebi) @ Groundium Z
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Earth Power
I'll admit, this team was made in Breloom meta but Celebi wasnt just to beat Breloom. Celebi is always slept on, and people say "Well yeah it can break stall but all Grass-types can". Although it is true that most Grass-types break stall, Celebi has the cabability of pressuring the massive bulk in the tier that is centralized around Water- and Ground-types. Celebi provided some immediate breaking power for this team and can also work as a sweeper. With Groundium Z, Celebi can lure in common Grass-type checks, like Scizor and Alolan Muk, and nuke them. Dazzling Gleam although it seems better than Psychic because of Hydreigon and Latias, Psychic is actually always the better play because it allows Celebi to break through Rotom Heat and Togekiss who in some cases can be an issue for this team. I'll speak more to how Togekiss pressures this team later on.
Surrender (Steelix-Mega) @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
You're probably asking yourself why I am using Mega Steelix. "Hasn't that mon rapidly decreased in viability and usage in recent weeks/months?" You are exactly right, however it is Steelix's special bulk, dual typing, and role compression that make it optimal for this team. Searching for a Ground-type is always such a pain because every UU team needs one. With Steelix I gained both a specially bulky Steel-type that is able to stomache Flying-type attacks that threaten Celebi, and an electric immunity. Steelix is also key for checking Electrium Z Latias who is able to catch Empoleon by suprise (we haven't gotten to Empoleon yet but its okay :D) and Togekiss who became a very strong Pokemon in the meta.
Brandy (Primarina) @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sleep Talk
- Moonblast
- Rest
- Scald
After setting up my initial core I desperately needed a Hydreigon check, a Fairy-type. I thought about Sylveon but I really wanted something that pressure Pokemon, because honestly Sylveon doesn't scare offensive threats. I chose defensive Primarina, a set I had recently seen promise in, for multiple reasons. Primarina provided a much needed check to all Dark-types including Krookodile. It also has an undeniable way of beating all Stealth Rock setters. It's longevity due to Rest Talk is a key part of this team. Primarina provides a much needed switch in to status and takes a lot of heat off of the rest of the team. It is also the most offensive Fairy-type even when defensive.
I Want You Back (Hydreigon) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- U-turn
- Fire Blast
Hydreigon was honestly just the generic speed control pick. The only reason I chose Hydreigon was because it provided a Ground-type immunity with Levitate. The reason I chose Hydreigon over Latias was specifically because it wasn't Pursuit weak like Celebi and soon to be Chandelure were. You'll see here I mention Pokemon that aren't "on the team yet" which shows that I double back a lot with my team building. Hydreigon is also amazing because it resists electric which is key for the Mega Manectric matchup. U-turn is also really nice for this team because pivoting is key when pressuring opposing teams.
Go All The Way (Chandelure) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Substitute
Chandelure really cemented the amazing stall matchup because Celebi, Primarina, and Chandelure just absolutely dance over most stall teams. It was also a key offensive check to Scizor, Infernape, and Cobalion. Other than that Chandelure just plays a key role as a breaker for this team.
Mr. Blue Sky (Empoleon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 248 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Defog
- Protect
- Roar
The last choice was just hazard removal. I also wanted something with the capability of phasing out sweepers since this team needs some counter measure to Suicune and other "fun" Pokemon. Protect was key for scouting moves from pivoters like Scizor and regaining health. I also needed a switch in to Primarina which is a huge threat for all teams, Protect really helps against Primarina by giving extra turns of burn while Empoleon heals.
Threat List
Don't mind me while I swipe CBU's Why? How? threat list format :)
Why? Honestly, Nidoking threatens every team without Blissey but I wanted to mention it because it is a huge threat. If Nidoking is granted a free switch in it can just click Earth Power or Sludge Wave dealing massive damage to something. This team has resistances to its moves it's just a matter of what move it uses.
How do I deal with it? The only way to beat Nidoking is to make the necessary predictions. It's usually safe to predict Nidoking to use Ice Beam trying to catch the Hydreigon so the Empoleon and then Hydreigon double is a solid play. Once Hydreigon is in it usually forces your opponent to switch. Another way to deal with Nidoking is just pressure it with Celebi or get Chandelure behind a Substitute and wreak havoc!
Why? This is 100% dependent on the whether the Togekiss is Fightium Z. If the Togekiss is not Fightium Z you really don't have a problem considering there is a Mega Steelix and Empoleon. With Togekiss' bulk it is able to live Celebi's unboosted Psychic and it speed ties Chandelure and outspeeds the rest of the team besides Hydreigon hich can't touch it.
How do I deal with it? If it is Fightium Z then the only way to beat it is try to set up with Celebi and kill it, bait out the Z Move and try to Roar it out, or keep rocks off the field and Heavy Slam with Steelix in regular form and then revenge kill with Celebi.
How do I deal with it? The way to deal with it is hope the Mega Manectric clicks Flamethrower on Celebi so you can live and then nuke it with your Z move. You can also click Earthquake with Steelix, because people love to lead Mega Manectric versus this team, and then switch right into Hydreigon and U-Turn.
How do I deal with it? Hydreigon revenge kills it. Celebi can stomache a Dragon Pulse and do a lot with Psychic. Steelix can toxic. Empoleon can take all its attacks and Roar it out. There are really a lot of little ways to deal with this mon but it is still scary.
These next two threats are just insanely powerful and threaten many teams!
How do I deal with it? Hydreigon can RKO Terrakion with Draco Meteor after is uses Close Combat. Steelix can stay in regular form and kill with Earthquake. Those are the two most consistent ways to deal with it.
How do I deal with it? Clicking U-turn repeatedly with Hydreigon is the easiest way to knock it out.
Other Options
Shout Outs
Easily the best part of any RMT, now where to begin?
- My best friends on this site (order doesn't matter: CBU, Sage, Viv, Sei, Accelgor, Amane Misa, ACWAH, Hilomilo, Watfor, Euphonos, Ark, Yeezy, Pif, and Mengy. If you're on this list I love you and I appreciate you putting up with me when I'm a sucky person.
- Super cool people: Sparrow, Cynde, Juunie, Martha, Eyan, Miraklez, Safa, PDT, Bob, Kitten Milk, Papa, Cookeees, Faded, and Chloe. I hope we ge to know each other more.
- Literally the whole UU room for people super cool people.
- Shoutouts to the auth I miss: Leo, CSB, and Killin'time. I want them all back!
- And the millions of people I forgot to shout out because I am bad :D
- Also if you read this whole thing then my time was well spent!
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