First of all, hi! I know that there isn't a Introductions forum but I just wanted to say hi and I hope I enjoy my stay here.
Well, this is my first "serious" team. I've been trying it on PO and has done relatively well. After reading the Smogon Seminar log, I quickly made it. So here comes!
Genosekuto @ Sitrus Berry
Trait: Download
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- U-turn
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
I know that most of these modified insects use a Choice Scarf, but I wanted to try max survivability with a Sitrus Berry. Its Download ability is amazing too and almost always kills Nattorei. The moves were chosen for max coverage and U-Turn helps with annoying Lati@s.
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 164 HP / 252 SAtk / 92 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Pain Split
Rotom-W helps take care of annoying Politoeds, Tyranitars, Excadrills (to some extent) and the like. It can also hurt Nattorei if my opponent tries to switch in xD. Pain Split for pseudo-healing and helps with Chansey (really).
Quagsire (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Boil Over
- Stockpile
- Recover
- Toxic
My beloved Quagsire. A great physical wall and even becomes a Mixed Wall after 2 or 3 Stockpiles. I have "swept" entire teams like 6 times. As long as they don't taunt Quagsire before, she'll be fine. She's there to stop Dragonite and Gyarados in their tracks. Boil Over takes this further as the ATK drop is nice.
Voltolos (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Mischievous Heart
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
This one is a beast. I'd say he's my main sweeper as he can easily get rid of many opposing Pokémon thanks to great speed, Life Orb and high SP ATK. But to be honest I've been having trouble setting up Nasty Plot since Voltolos' HP and defenses are pretty bad. And maybe a physical sweeper would be better so I can deal with Chansey. Any opinions? Also, is there any viable alternative to Fail Blast? =/.
Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
- Trick
- U-turn
Tricking a Choice Scarf to a wall like Nattorei is FUN FUN FUN. Jirachi has helped me several times and if she manages to paralyze with Body Slam later in the match, Parahax is great =3. Her job is to Trick stat boosting sweepers and walls like Ferrothorn or Jellicent. Her fire weakness is annoying however -.-
Shandera (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
I'm not sure about this one. I could change her to a physical sweeper instead of Voltolos, or vice-versa. Anyways the attacks were chosen for max coverage, except stupid Heatrans >_>. She still hits hard and 389 SP ATK with 400+ speed is no joke. Anyways she makes an excellent revenge killer and can even sweep if given the opportunity.
So that's it. I know that I might need entry hazards like Stealth Rock and Spikes. And some ways to counter Special Kingdras. Cloud Nine Golduck maybe? Choice Scarf Jaroda can be really annoying if Genosect is dead too.
Thanks in advance! =3
Well, this is my first "serious" team. I've been trying it on PO and has done relatively well. After reading the Smogon Seminar log, I quickly made it. So here comes!
Genosekuto @ Sitrus Berry
Trait: Download
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- U-turn
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
I know that most of these modified insects use a Choice Scarf, but I wanted to try max survivability with a Sitrus Berry. Its Download ability is amazing too and almost always kills Nattorei. The moves were chosen for max coverage and U-Turn helps with annoying Lati@s.
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 164 HP / 252 SAtk / 92 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Pain Split
Rotom-W helps take care of annoying Politoeds, Tyranitars, Excadrills (to some extent) and the like. It can also hurt Nattorei if my opponent tries to switch in xD. Pain Split for pseudo-healing and helps with Chansey (really).
Quagsire (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Boil Over
- Stockpile
- Recover
- Toxic
My beloved Quagsire. A great physical wall and even becomes a Mixed Wall after 2 or 3 Stockpiles. I have "swept" entire teams like 6 times. As long as they don't taunt Quagsire before, she'll be fine. She's there to stop Dragonite and Gyarados in their tracks. Boil Over takes this further as the ATK drop is nice.
Voltolos (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Mischievous Heart
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
This one is a beast. I'd say he's my main sweeper as he can easily get rid of many opposing Pokémon thanks to great speed, Life Orb and high SP ATK. But to be honest I've been having trouble setting up Nasty Plot since Voltolos' HP and defenses are pretty bad. And maybe a physical sweeper would be better so I can deal with Chansey. Any opinions? Also, is there any viable alternative to Fail Blast? =/.
Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
- Trick
- U-turn
Tricking a Choice Scarf to a wall like Nattorei is FUN FUN FUN. Jirachi has helped me several times and if she manages to paralyze with Body Slam later in the match, Parahax is great =3. Her job is to Trick stat boosting sweepers and walls like Ferrothorn or Jellicent. Her fire weakness is annoying however -.-
Shandera (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
I'm not sure about this one. I could change her to a physical sweeper instead of Voltolos, or vice-versa. Anyways the attacks were chosen for max coverage, except stupid Heatrans >_>. She still hits hard and 389 SP ATK with 400+ speed is no joke. Anyways she makes an excellent revenge killer and can even sweep if given the opportunity.
So that's it. I know that I might need entry hazards like Stealth Rock and Spikes. And some ways to counter Special Kingdras. Cloud Nine Golduck maybe? Choice Scarf Jaroda can be really annoying if Genosect is dead too.
Thanks in advance! =3