Alright, this is my second thread. My team is centered around Metagross-Mega, my main sweeper backed up by mostly other sweepers (except my physically defensive Rotom-w.) This is also a Sticky Web team, so I can get an advantage in speed. Being a hyper offensive team, it generally consists of sweepers. Here are my Pokemon:
TEAM STRUCTURE:
Entry hazard setter: Galvantula
Main sweeper: Metagross-Mega
Backup Pokemon 1 of Metagross-Mega: Rotom-w
Backup Pokemon 2 : Keldeo
Backup Pokemon 3 : Bisharp
Filler (a Pokemon who can take down Pokemon my team has trouble with) : Landorus
1.
Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Thunder
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch
===This Pokemon is my lead. Its primary role is setting up Sticky Web, which slows down grounded Pokemon that switch in. Galvantula is important, because it can cripple fast sweepers and choice scarfers. This helps the rest of my Pokemon in my team, even the slow Bisharp. This spider also has Thunder, Bug Buzz, and Volt Switch, which are its STAB moves, and Thunder is more accurate from the ability Compound Eyes. Volt Switch is needed to gain momentum. With piss poor defenses, it holds a Focus Sash to ensure that it cannot be OHKO'd.
2.
Metagross @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Ice Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
===My main sweeper is this monster. It is supposed to outspeed many Pokemon and hit like a nuke, with its amazing Mega ability, Tough Claws (hence the name of the thread, Get Shrek't). It can switch in with ease, due to its fantastic defenses and great defensive typing. Metagross-Mega is programmed to take out mostly Fairies, Dragons, and Fighting-types. Before Mega Evolving, it has Clear Body to prevent opposing Intimidates and Sticky Webs from taking effect. Meteor Mash and Zen Headbutt are its strong STAB moves, boosted by Tough Claws. Meteor Mash destroys Fairies, such as Clefable and Sylveon. Zen Headbutt takes out Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Keldeo. Ice Punch, also boosted, destroy Dragons, like Dragonite and Latios. Finally, Earthquake, not boosted, surprise careless Heatrans, who would otherwise be Metagross-Mega's nightmare. Metagross-Mega has maximum attack and speed investment.It has a Jolly nautre, in order to outspeed many more Pokemon than having an Adamant nature.
3.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
===Rotom-w is Metagross-Mega's best partner. It switches in to Metagross-Mega's most common checks and counters, Fire and Ground types, takes a resisted hit, and hits them supereffectively with a Hydro Pump. In fact, Rotom-w's Levitate makes it immune to the most popular Ground-type move, Earthquake. Instead of taking a sweeping set (it's a crappy set anyways), it has a physically defensive set. With Will-O-Wisp, Rotom-w can severly cripple physical attackers, like Landorus-t. Its STAB Hydro Pump is great against Fire and Ground types. Rotom-w has Volt Switch to gain momentum. Finally, Pain Split is a decent form of recovery, draining the opponent's health. Its EVs are primarily built on its HP and Defense, but it needs 44 Speed EVs to outspeed maximum speed Azumarill. Its Leftovers ensure passive recovery.
4.
Keldeo-Resolute @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hidden Power [Electric]
===Keldeo-Resolute (or just Keldeo) is another important partner of Metagross-Mega. Its primary role is to cover up Metagross-Mega's dark type weaknesses. Keldeo takes on a revenge killing set, so it has a Choice Scarf. Its STAB Hydro Pump makes Keldeo able to handle common Fire and Ground type Pokemon, like what Rotom-w can do. Scald seems at first redundant, but it is a lot more accurate and has a 30% chance of burning an opponent. Keldeo's other STAB attack, Secret Sword, can handle Dark-type threats that Metagross-Mega despises, such as Bisharp and Tyranitar. It has Hidden Power Electric to handle bulky Water-types, but this move is really for taking down the infamous Gyarados. A revenge killer, Keldeo needs all the power and speed it can get. It has a Timid nature, because it needs to outspeed slower scarfers with maximum speed investment.
5.
Bisharp @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
===Metagross-Mega's third and last partner is Bisharp. While the other partners cover up its Fire, Ground, and Dark type weaknesses, Bisharp is able to fix Metagross-Mega's last weakness, Ghost. One such target is Gengar, a fast and threatening Ghost-type sweeper that can deal heavy damage to Metagross-Mega. Its ability, Defiant, makes Sticky Web and Intimidate users think twice (or three times ._.). Knock Off, Sucker Punch, and Iron Head are its STAB attacks. Knock Off has fantastic utility, since it can remove opponents' items. Sucker Punch enables Bisharp to destroy several faster threats, such as Latios and Gengar. It has Iron Head to obliterate Fairy- and Rock- types, such as Sylveon and Tyranitar, respectively. Furthermore, Bisharp is a late-game sweeper; thus, it has Swords Dance. If Bisharp sets up just once, it can be unstoppable if played correctly. The EVs capitalize on Bisharp's Attack and Speed. Even with an Adamant Nature, Bisharp can still outspeed defensive Rotom-w and defensive Landorus-t. Finally, it has a Life Orb for more damage.
6.
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Earth Power
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Stealth Rock
===The last member, or "filler," of my team is Landorus. Landorus's role is to take care of opposing Pokemon that the rest of my team has trouble with. Such Pokemon are Ferrothorn, who can nearly be OHKO'd by Landorus's Focus Blast. Landorus can destroy Breloom, who can cause trouble to Rotom-w and Keldeo, if Breloom's Focus Sash is broken. Landorus can also absorb Electric-type attacks, which can put Keldeo in danger.Also, this genie forces switches to set up Stealth Rocks. Its Sheer Force boosts Earth Power, Psychic, and Focus Blast by 33%, making Landorus deal massive damage with its Life Orb. Earth Power is Landorus's main STAB move, which can destroy or deal massive damage to several common Pokemon. Psychic is needed to take down Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Breloom. Landorus has Focus Blast to deal heavy damage to Ferrothorn and to many other Steel- type Pokemon. For maximum power and speed, it has a Timid nature with EVs only on Special Attack and Speed.
-So yeah, this is my ORAS OU team centered on Metagross-Mega, because it is so awesome! Please leave comments on what to revise in my team; my team, of course, still has many downsides. I really appreciate it!!
-==Here is a battle, so y'all can watch how I use my Pokemon: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-189844631
My own suggestions (will probably revise later using these):
-Replace Keldeo with Assault Vest Conkeldurr; Landorus-t replaces Landorus and becomes the new revenge killer, better than Keldeo, in my opinion.
~toenails_sauce
TEAM STRUCTURE:
Entry hazard setter: Galvantula
Main sweeper: Metagross-Mega
Backup Pokemon 1 of Metagross-Mega: Rotom-w
Backup Pokemon 2 : Keldeo
Backup Pokemon 3 : Bisharp
Filler (a Pokemon who can take down Pokemon my team has trouble with) : Landorus
1.
Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Thunder
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch
===This Pokemon is my lead. Its primary role is setting up Sticky Web, which slows down grounded Pokemon that switch in. Galvantula is important, because it can cripple fast sweepers and choice scarfers. This helps the rest of my Pokemon in my team, even the slow Bisharp. This spider also has Thunder, Bug Buzz, and Volt Switch, which are its STAB moves, and Thunder is more accurate from the ability Compound Eyes. Volt Switch is needed to gain momentum. With piss poor defenses, it holds a Focus Sash to ensure that it cannot be OHKO'd.
2.
Metagross @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Ice Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
===My main sweeper is this monster. It is supposed to outspeed many Pokemon and hit like a nuke, with its amazing Mega ability, Tough Claws (hence the name of the thread, Get Shrek't). It can switch in with ease, due to its fantastic defenses and great defensive typing. Metagross-Mega is programmed to take out mostly Fairies, Dragons, and Fighting-types. Before Mega Evolving, it has Clear Body to prevent opposing Intimidates and Sticky Webs from taking effect. Meteor Mash and Zen Headbutt are its strong STAB moves, boosted by Tough Claws. Meteor Mash destroys Fairies, such as Clefable and Sylveon. Zen Headbutt takes out Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Keldeo. Ice Punch, also boosted, destroy Dragons, like Dragonite and Latios. Finally, Earthquake, not boosted, surprise careless Heatrans, who would otherwise be Metagross-Mega's nightmare. Metagross-Mega has maximum attack and speed investment.It has a Jolly nautre, in order to outspeed many more Pokemon than having an Adamant nature.
3.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
===Rotom-w is Metagross-Mega's best partner. It switches in to Metagross-Mega's most common checks and counters, Fire and Ground types, takes a resisted hit, and hits them supereffectively with a Hydro Pump. In fact, Rotom-w's Levitate makes it immune to the most popular Ground-type move, Earthquake. Instead of taking a sweeping set (it's a crappy set anyways), it has a physically defensive set. With Will-O-Wisp, Rotom-w can severly cripple physical attackers, like Landorus-t. Its STAB Hydro Pump is great against Fire and Ground types. Rotom-w has Volt Switch to gain momentum. Finally, Pain Split is a decent form of recovery, draining the opponent's health. Its EVs are primarily built on its HP and Defense, but it needs 44 Speed EVs to outspeed maximum speed Azumarill. Its Leftovers ensure passive recovery.
4.
Keldeo-Resolute @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hidden Power [Electric]
===Keldeo-Resolute (or just Keldeo) is another important partner of Metagross-Mega. Its primary role is to cover up Metagross-Mega's dark type weaknesses. Keldeo takes on a revenge killing set, so it has a Choice Scarf. Its STAB Hydro Pump makes Keldeo able to handle common Fire and Ground type Pokemon, like what Rotom-w can do. Scald seems at first redundant, but it is a lot more accurate and has a 30% chance of burning an opponent. Keldeo's other STAB attack, Secret Sword, can handle Dark-type threats that Metagross-Mega despises, such as Bisharp and Tyranitar. It has Hidden Power Electric to handle bulky Water-types, but this move is really for taking down the infamous Gyarados. A revenge killer, Keldeo needs all the power and speed it can get. It has a Timid nature, because it needs to outspeed slower scarfers with maximum speed investment.
5.
Bisharp @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
===Metagross-Mega's third and last partner is Bisharp. While the other partners cover up its Fire, Ground, and Dark type weaknesses, Bisharp is able to fix Metagross-Mega's last weakness, Ghost. One such target is Gengar, a fast and threatening Ghost-type sweeper that can deal heavy damage to Metagross-Mega. Its ability, Defiant, makes Sticky Web and Intimidate users think twice (or three times ._.). Knock Off, Sucker Punch, and Iron Head are its STAB attacks. Knock Off has fantastic utility, since it can remove opponents' items. Sucker Punch enables Bisharp to destroy several faster threats, such as Latios and Gengar. It has Iron Head to obliterate Fairy- and Rock- types, such as Sylveon and Tyranitar, respectively. Furthermore, Bisharp is a late-game sweeper; thus, it has Swords Dance. If Bisharp sets up just once, it can be unstoppable if played correctly. The EVs capitalize on Bisharp's Attack and Speed. Even with an Adamant Nature, Bisharp can still outspeed defensive Rotom-w and defensive Landorus-t. Finally, it has a Life Orb for more damage.
6.
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Earth Power
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Stealth Rock
===The last member, or "filler," of my team is Landorus. Landorus's role is to take care of opposing Pokemon that the rest of my team has trouble with. Such Pokemon are Ferrothorn, who can nearly be OHKO'd by Landorus's Focus Blast. Landorus can destroy Breloom, who can cause trouble to Rotom-w and Keldeo, if Breloom's Focus Sash is broken. Landorus can also absorb Electric-type attacks, which can put Keldeo in danger.Also, this genie forces switches to set up Stealth Rocks. Its Sheer Force boosts Earth Power, Psychic, and Focus Blast by 33%, making Landorus deal massive damage with its Life Orb. Earth Power is Landorus's main STAB move, which can destroy or deal massive damage to several common Pokemon. Psychic is needed to take down Fighting-types, such as Conkeldurr and Breloom. Landorus has Focus Blast to deal heavy damage to Ferrothorn and to many other Steel- type Pokemon. For maximum power and speed, it has a Timid nature with EVs only on Special Attack and Speed.
-So yeah, this is my ORAS OU team centered on Metagross-Mega, because it is so awesome! Please leave comments on what to revise in my team; my team, of course, still has many downsides. I really appreciate it!!
-==Here is a battle, so y'all can watch how I use my Pokemon: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-189844631
My own suggestions (will probably revise later using these):
-Replace Keldeo with Assault Vest Conkeldurr; Landorus-t replaces Landorus and becomes the new revenge killer, better than Keldeo, in my opinion.
~toenails_sauce
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