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Ambipom (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Technician
EVs: 6 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Fake Out
- U-turn
- Double Hit
- Brick Break

Ambipom is fun you know. I can't seem to want to make a team without one. Fake Out does decent damage to everything but Steel, Rock, or Ghost type, but Brick Break can get in that chip-in damage if a Steel type is weakened.

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Scizor (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 252 HP/52 Atk/200 Def
Relaxed nature (+Def, -Spd)
- U-turn
- Roost
- Swords Dance
- Baton Pass

I really like using bulky Scizor. He can take anything decently but random fire moves and STAB fighting moves. Scizor's main job is to absorb hits and use his slow U-turn to switch into a more powerful pokemon like Infernape or Ambipom (who can Fake Out / U-turn back to Scizor before taking damage). Swords Dance / Baton Pass were kind of thrown together because he really couldn't threaten walls before. Sword Dance makes them panic.

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Infernape (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 50 Atk/208 Spd/252 SAtk
Mild nature (+SAtk, -Def)
- Close Combat
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Flamethrower / Overheat
- Grass Knot

Mix Ape is a beast mid to late game. HP Ice are for those pesky dragons and Gliscor. Close Combat can nearly OHKO Blissey. I can't decide weather to keep Life Orb or not.

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Gyarados (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 6 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Taunt
- Earthquake
- Waterfall

I was running a more bulky Gyarados, but lately I keep getting disappointed with his inability to sweep at certain points and after you pass a Sword Dance to him, you don't want Gyarados to be slow. Advice on the EV spread would be nice.

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Starmie @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 160 HP/216 Spd/132 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Recover
- Rapid Spin

I do a lot of switching because of U-turns, so spinning away spikes is somewhat of a necessity.

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Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/6 SDef
Bold nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Stealth Rock
- Softboiled

A standard utility Blissey. Set up Stealth Rock and Twaves physical sweepers that try to take advantage of her physical frailty.

Overall:
Most of my losses with this team I usually blame my bad decision choices, but one pokemon that constantly pesters me is Machamp. Dynamic Punch hits everything on this team but Gyarados for a decent amount and with his random element punches, I never know whether using Gyarados against him is even a safe option. I thought of replacing Starmie as he is the least used team member.
 
i LOVE ambipom leads! I have one on one of my teams as a lead too! i think he'd benefit more from Life Orb, though. i dont think he can really take many hits. a very unique moveset.

sitrus berry? i think infernape could use maybe an expert belt.

if you want to replace starmie, maybe a tentacruel could be used. i kno he doesn't really counter machamp, but he does counter infernape (who could pose a small threat to your team otherwise.) also, if you use tentacruel, you still have rapid spin support and you could also use toxic spikes.
 
Ok, I changed it. I didn't realize that it was illegal, but it's not like Fire punch was a super important move anyways.
 
I use that Ambipom as a lead as well and it is awesome, great for taking out subs and then damaging the pokemon as well which can really mess up the opponents tactics. I use Silk Scarf as an item though because the main attacks I use are Fake Out and Double Hit.
Woo first post!
 
i fought this team, iirc the combo of heracross and scarfgar gave you trouble

you really shouldnt go with both sd+bp and u turn on scizor for obvious reasons. I'd go with the standard QA tech set or if you want u turn choice band it.
 
Scarfgar can screw you over alot and you've chosen pokemon that have trouble switching in, aside from Blissey.

Relying on Gyarados for a defensive counter especially against something as strong as Machamp, is very risky, especially because of stealth Rock and no wish support. I find that most Machamp are banded and Gengar usually easily counters him. I'd consider replacing Scizor, because he doesn't seem to be doing what he should be. I know its hard to replace a poke on your team because then you lose everything he gives you, so if you don't want to, it's fine. Replace him for a ghost or a bulky defensive pokemon if you do.

Ghosts completely wall Banded machamps and can usually get a free switch in from a Restalk one. As far as ghost walls go, Spiritomb seems to be a good option. he can also wall azelf and scarfgar who tear this team apart as well.
 
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