(sorry about my first post, hopefully this one is complete!)
Hello! This is my first time actually attempting to make a competitive team. My normal battle teams aim to destroy the opponent and use very little (if any!) strategy... that doesn't usually work. When a friendly area tournament was announced (no item clause and in fourth gen) I decided it was time to take a shot at a competitive team! My team is, as I mentioned before, my first. If you have any advice I would GREATLY appreciate it! MuddyWater comes from the idea of both rain dance and sandstorm on one team (Some of you may already disagree with the idea). Here's how I plan for it to go...
lead - Bronzong (Relaxed nature: 252 hp/84 atk./8 def./ 96 spe.)
item - light clay ability - ?
1. reflect
2. light screen
3. rain dance
4. explosion
This pokemon would be used in order to set up for my next pokemon, however, two large concerns on this. should EVs be going to a nature hindered already low speed, and do common leads have taunt? A taunt would send this bronzong into an all out attack mode lasting one turn... is it worth it to replace rain dance with earthquake/gyro ball? (first, look at the next pokemon!)
explosion into Kingdra (Adamant: 180 hp/250 atk./ 76 spe.)
item - leftovers ability - swift swim
1. rain dance (or some alternative if you all believe that bronzong will work)
2. dragon dance
3. waterfall
4. outrage
This is the double dance kingdra, but with one possible modification, access to another physical move. The idea behind this pokemon is somewhat of a sweeper, also a possible checkon a fire type check on bronzong. But first I need to know some opinions on the bronzong!
faint into offensive nasty plot togekiss (timid: 192 HP / 80 SpA / 236 Spe)
Item - Kings rock/life orb ability - serene grace
1. Nasty Plot
2. Air Slash
3. Fire Blast
4. Roost / Aura Sphere
I am not sure if it is the best choice in this team. I like the air cutter+serene grace combo, ESPECIALLY if I use the kings rock, bringing the flinching rate up to 71.7%. another boost is the overall attacking aspects of it, giving it a chance to take on to almost any opponent. One other question, should I use it, would be Roost or Aura Sphere. I feel a strong attack against rock types might be necessary, for health does not matter in a war you are bound to lose. however, a scizor may make a good lead in for the second part of the team because of his steel typing... Help? or maybe I should just go straight into the next pokemon, which will be another lead in.
? into Gliscor (timid: 252 hp/ 196 spD/ 60 spe.)
Item - Yache Berry ability - hyper cutter
1. Taunt
2. Swords Dance
3. Rock Polish
4. Baton Pass
The purpose of this is simple, send stats on to create a sweeper! This Gliscor's moveset allows for it not to get taunted, and it's item allows it to resist those pesky ice attacks. The best part of this moveset is the idea of combining speed and attack, essentially two dragon dances. with the next two pokemon being of great bulk and power, the question is which to pass on to. I can see an agility metagross with a wide moveset over a tyranitar that can hold it's own with a 50% Special Defense boost, but what do you think?
Baton pass into Tyranitar or Metagross.
Metagross (Adamant: 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spe)
item - leftovers ability - clear body
1. Agility / Zen Headbutt
2. Meteor Mash
3. Earthquake
4. ThunderPunch
As you can see, removing agility would give Metagross access to Zen Headbutt, a strong physical psychic move. But could I rely on Gliscor to set it up? the purpose of this moveset is overall coverage meeting with high power and reliability. So... question, count on gliscor, or hold on to agility?
Tyranitar (Jolly: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe)
item - Babiri berry/life orb
1. Dragon Dance (if not being set up)
2. Rock Slide
3. Crunch
4. Fire Punch / Earthquake / Aqua Tail (?)
Babiri vs. life orb. My thought was that sacrificing hp was not a good idea if my plan works out and this pokemon IS a late game sweeper, but I could be wrong! The truth is that life orbs provide a lot of power! but is it worth it? Opinions? Is this a good set for tyranitar?
If I can get a single rock polish and swords dance off, either one of these pokemon can become options. MY first thought was an Agility metagross coming in not only with a speed boost, but also an attack boostwould not only take one move off of his original set (agility... duh), but also allow for a very diverse moveset (Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Thunder Punch, and Zen Headbutt). But it would also make a pretty good lead into the Dragon Dance Tyranitar, once again removing the requirement of another move slot, opening it up for a still very diverse moveset. The final pokemon on this team would be one of these two, meaning whichever would have to be a sweeper, and it would... Thanks for taking the time to read the ramblings of a beginner and please be so kind as to help!
Hello! This is my first time actually attempting to make a competitive team. My normal battle teams aim to destroy the opponent and use very little (if any!) strategy... that doesn't usually work. When a friendly area tournament was announced (no item clause and in fourth gen) I decided it was time to take a shot at a competitive team! My team is, as I mentioned before, my first. If you have any advice I would GREATLY appreciate it! MuddyWater comes from the idea of both rain dance and sandstorm on one team (Some of you may already disagree with the idea). Here's how I plan for it to go...
lead - Bronzong (Relaxed nature: 252 hp/84 atk./8 def./ 96 spe.)
item - light clay ability - ?
1. reflect
2. light screen
3. rain dance
4. explosion
This pokemon would be used in order to set up for my next pokemon, however, two large concerns on this. should EVs be going to a nature hindered already low speed, and do common leads have taunt? A taunt would send this bronzong into an all out attack mode lasting one turn... is it worth it to replace rain dance with earthquake/gyro ball? (first, look at the next pokemon!)
explosion into Kingdra (Adamant: 180 hp/250 atk./ 76 spe.)
item - leftovers ability - swift swim
1. rain dance (or some alternative if you all believe that bronzong will work)
2. dragon dance
3. waterfall
4. outrage
This is the double dance kingdra, but with one possible modification, access to another physical move. The idea behind this pokemon is somewhat of a sweeper, also a possible checkon a fire type check on bronzong. But first I need to know some opinions on the bronzong!
faint into offensive nasty plot togekiss (timid: 192 HP / 80 SpA / 236 Spe)
Item - Kings rock/life orb ability - serene grace
1. Nasty Plot
2. Air Slash
3. Fire Blast
4. Roost / Aura Sphere
I am not sure if it is the best choice in this team. I like the air cutter+serene grace combo, ESPECIALLY if I use the kings rock, bringing the flinching rate up to 71.7%. another boost is the overall attacking aspects of it, giving it a chance to take on to almost any opponent. One other question, should I use it, would be Roost or Aura Sphere. I feel a strong attack against rock types might be necessary, for health does not matter in a war you are bound to lose. however, a scizor may make a good lead in for the second part of the team because of his steel typing... Help? or maybe I should just go straight into the next pokemon, which will be another lead in.
? into Gliscor (timid: 252 hp/ 196 spD/ 60 spe.)
Item - Yache Berry ability - hyper cutter
1. Taunt
2. Swords Dance
3. Rock Polish
4. Baton Pass
The purpose of this is simple, send stats on to create a sweeper! This Gliscor's moveset allows for it not to get taunted, and it's item allows it to resist those pesky ice attacks. The best part of this moveset is the idea of combining speed and attack, essentially two dragon dances. with the next two pokemon being of great bulk and power, the question is which to pass on to. I can see an agility metagross with a wide moveset over a tyranitar that can hold it's own with a 50% Special Defense boost, but what do you think?
Baton pass into Tyranitar or Metagross.
Metagross (Adamant: 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spe)
item - leftovers ability - clear body
1. Agility / Zen Headbutt
2. Meteor Mash
3. Earthquake
4. ThunderPunch
As you can see, removing agility would give Metagross access to Zen Headbutt, a strong physical psychic move. But could I rely on Gliscor to set it up? the purpose of this moveset is overall coverage meeting with high power and reliability. So... question, count on gliscor, or hold on to agility?
Tyranitar (Jolly: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe)
item - Babiri berry/life orb
1. Dragon Dance (if not being set up)
2. Rock Slide
3. Crunch
4. Fire Punch / Earthquake / Aqua Tail (?)
Babiri vs. life orb. My thought was that sacrificing hp was not a good idea if my plan works out and this pokemon IS a late game sweeper, but I could be wrong! The truth is that life orbs provide a lot of power! but is it worth it? Opinions? Is this a good set for tyranitar?
If I can get a single rock polish and swords dance off, either one of these pokemon can become options. MY first thought was an Agility metagross coming in not only with a speed boost, but also an attack boostwould not only take one move off of his original set (agility... duh), but also allow for a very diverse moveset (Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Thunder Punch, and Zen Headbutt). But it would also make a pretty good lead into the Dragon Dance Tyranitar, once again removing the requirement of another move slot, opening it up for a still very diverse moveset. The final pokemon on this team would be one of these two, meaning whichever would have to be a sweeper, and it would... Thanks for taking the time to read the ramblings of a beginner and please be so kind as to help!