Hi everyone,
I'm bringing to you my first attempt at building an Hyper Offense team.
With this team i reached [EDIT:1325 1409] in the ladder and i would like to improve both my teambuilding skills and my plays, so although this thread is configured as a RMT i would also like some suggestions on how to play Hyper Offense in general... both from your experience and - if you can- by providing a good guide or a video that can explain the argument.
So... this is the team.
Azelf @ Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 152 Def / 228 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
Role: This is my standard suicide lead whose primary objective is to setup Screens and Stealth Rocks.
I also put T-Wave in the move pool so if the opponent try to set-up one of his sweepers i can cripple it so i can deal with that threat easily.
About its Evs i choose the maximum possible investment in Speed (with a favorable nature) and i coupled that with a little bit of investment in HP and Def to reduce the chances for a Knock Off OHKO by Weavile (31,7 % chance to OHKO if i recall correctly).
Although Azelf is to be intended as a suicide lead i noticed some possible use in the late-game to cripple any remaining opponent's sweepers, so sometimes i save it.
Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Return
- Fake Out
- Ice Punch
Role: This is my primary sweeper and the "core" of the team. Not so much to say about it, standard configuration... i choose Ice Punch instead of Power-up Punch for coverage reasons (to kill common leads like SR Garchomp).
I also use the frustrating (for the opponent) tactic of sacking (or switch to another Pokemon) and then come back with Mega-Lopunny to inflict some more chip damage on the opposing threat.
Needless to say that this tactic won me some games that otherwise would be lost.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Role: This is my second physical sweeper (a set-up one) that clutch me some games thanks to the combination of its sheer power and its priority in "Brave Bird"... even when unboosted.
Sometimes i find good Setup Fodders for the good old Talon but i noticed a certain difficulty in using him reliably... this difficulty is ascribable to the presence of SR (a really great problem since i don't have a defogger or a rapid spinner in my team) and its lower bulk.
Serperior @ Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 1 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Giga Drain
Role: One of the two Special Set-up Sweepers of my team. It's indeed the most troublesome to use.
I found that it can only reliably switch into Rotom-Wash... and not always it can connect a Leaf Storm.
I also found that its speed is far from outstanding so many times i got obliterated by opposing threats without even having the opportunity to do a little bit of damage and although i really like this pokemon i'm seriously thinking of swapping it with another sweeper.
Oh... it's also walled pretty well by Tangrowth which is very commonly found in my matches.
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
Role: This is my second Special Set-up Sweeper and oh man! this thing is a beast.
It hits very hard even when unboosted, it has a pretty good coverage and thanks to its Prankster ability it can reliably set-up and sweep.
I often lead with him (or switch into it) when i see Klefki in the opposing team, just because Klefki usually likes to T-Wave and because of its immunity i have a free turn to set-up.
My most prolific sweeper at this time.
Entei @ Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Flare Blitz
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
Role: It's my Revenge Killer. Thanks to E-Speed and its Adamant Nature coupled with the Choice Band it can easily finish a weakened opponent, i also use it coupled with the Fake Out strategy of Mega-Lopunny.
So this is the team.
I would like to know your opinions of it and your suggestions.
I feel like Serperior is the weakest so i wouldn't mind swapping it with another pokemon.
But, because i'm still a beginner i'll welcome any changes that you guys find relevant.
Anyway... if you can "Pimp my Squad" (#ggitsemvee) without distrupting it too much it would be appreciated.
One last thing... I would also like - as i said in the beginning - some tips on how to effectively use an HO team.
Let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I'm bringing to you my first attempt at building an Hyper Offense team.
With this team i reached [EDIT:
So... this is the team.
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 128 HP / 152 Def / 228 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
Role: This is my standard suicide lead whose primary objective is to setup Screens and Stealth Rocks.
I also put T-Wave in the move pool so if the opponent try to set-up one of his sweepers i can cripple it so i can deal with that threat easily.
About its Evs i choose the maximum possible investment in Speed (with a favorable nature) and i coupled that with a little bit of investment in HP and Def to reduce the chances for a Knock Off OHKO by Weavile (31,7 % chance to OHKO if i recall correctly).
Although Azelf is to be intended as a suicide lead i noticed some possible use in the late-game to cripple any remaining opponent's sweepers, so sometimes i save it.
Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- High Jump Kick
- Return
- Fake Out
- Ice Punch
Role: This is my primary sweeper and the "core" of the team. Not so much to say about it, standard configuration... i choose Ice Punch instead of Power-up Punch for coverage reasons (to kill common leads like SR Garchomp).
I also use the frustrating (for the opponent) tactic of sacking (or switch to another Pokemon) and then come back with Mega-Lopunny to inflict some more chip damage on the opposing threat.
Needless to say that this tactic won me some games that otherwise would be lost.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Role: This is my second physical sweeper (a set-up one) that clutch me some games thanks to the combination of its sheer power and its priority in "Brave Bird"... even when unboosted.
Sometimes i find good Setup Fodders for the good old Talon but i noticed a certain difficulty in using him reliably... this difficulty is ascribable to the presence of SR (a really great problem since i don't have a defogger or a rapid spinner in my team) and its lower bulk.
Serperior @ Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 1 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Giga Drain
Role: One of the two Special Set-up Sweepers of my team. It's indeed the most troublesome to use.
I found that it can only reliably switch into Rotom-Wash... and not always it can connect a Leaf Storm.
I also found that its speed is far from outstanding so many times i got obliterated by opposing threats without even having the opportunity to do a little bit of damage and although i really like this pokemon i'm seriously thinking of swapping it with another sweeper.
Oh... it's also walled pretty well by Tangrowth which is very commonly found in my matches.
Thundurus @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
Role: This is my second Special Set-up Sweeper and oh man! this thing is a beast.
It hits very hard even when unboosted, it has a pretty good coverage and thanks to its Prankster ability it can reliably set-up and sweep.
I often lead with him (or switch into it) when i see Klefki in the opposing team, just because Klefki usually likes to T-Wave and because of its immunity i have a free turn to set-up.
My most prolific sweeper at this time.
Entei @ Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sacred Fire
- Flare Blitz
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
Role: It's my Revenge Killer. Thanks to E-Speed and its Adamant Nature coupled with the Choice Band it can easily finish a weakened opponent, i also use it coupled with the Fake Out strategy of Mega-Lopunny.
So this is the team.
I would like to know your opinions of it and your suggestions.
I feel like Serperior is the weakest so i wouldn't mind swapping it with another pokemon.
But, because i'm still a beginner i'll welcome any changes that you guys find relevant.
Anyway... if you can "Pimp my Squad" (#ggitsemvee) without distrupting it too much it would be appreciated.
One last thing... I would also like - as i said in the beginning - some tips on how to effectively use an HO team.
Let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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