Hi. My first competitive SS team and I need help finishing it off from people who are more knowledgable. I have one spot left in my team and unsure what to use it for? I have 1 rain setter, 2 Swift Swim abusers (1 Attack and 1 SA), 1 Lightning Rod/fast utility and tank. Unsure what to fill the missing gap. I'll list my team so far but please comment what I should change.
Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- U-turn
The rain setter with tailwind. I've made him bulky instead of timid or modest holding a sash as I wanted the sash for Raichu. Unsure if I should swap one of these moves out for Roost. Also, should I distribute some of the EVs into SD?
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Crunch
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
The Wet Flash! Close Combat for opposing Ferrothorns. Crunch for Dragapult. The last one I'm unsure of and just seen Psychic Fangs on Smogon. I did see a good build with Poison Jab. Choice band for the extra hitting band - plus this is my chief Dynamax guy as it'll give him the extra HP and won't lock him into a move.
Ludicolo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Fake Out
- Energy Ball
- Ice Beam
Fake out support, hits hard with his SA. Assault vest to take a few SA hits. Maybe replace Scald with Muddy Water?
Raichu @ Focus Sash
Ability: Static
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Encore
- Thunder
- Endeavor
Raichu, my fast utility support guy that can remove my electric weakness. So many moves I like on him and unsure if I should stick with Thunder. Electro Web, Nuzzle, and Volt Switch and helping hand. Encore I like paired with Fake Out. Focus Sash + Endeavor. I also consider Togedemaur but he's not as quick but hits a little harder and can cause a bit of mischief - unsure who to use?
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Toxic
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
I
'm stuck with Ferrothorn? Should I distribute some of his EV's in SD and balance out. The last move slot I'm unsure? Protect is safe. Knockoff?
The final team slot I'm unsure about? I have no taunters to stop trick room and setups. I've seen WolfGlick use Gardivoir in a similar team with Thunderbolt, Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast. Unsure if he used Gardivoir for the typing or moves? Grimmsnarl maybe with Prankster. I have a Dracovish sitting around but unsure if that's overkill with the water typing.
Thanks for your input :)
Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- U-turn
The rain setter with tailwind. I've made him bulky instead of timid or modest holding a sash as I wanted the sash for Raichu. Unsure if I should swap one of these moves out for Roost. Also, should I distribute some of the EVs into SD?
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Crunch
- Close Combat
- Psychic Fangs
The Wet Flash! Close Combat for opposing Ferrothorns. Crunch for Dragapult. The last one I'm unsure of and just seen Psychic Fangs on Smogon. I did see a good build with Poison Jab. Choice band for the extra hitting band - plus this is my chief Dynamax guy as it'll give him the extra HP and won't lock him into a move.
Ludicolo @ Assault Vest
Ability: Swift Swim
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Fake Out
- Energy Ball
- Ice Beam
Fake out support, hits hard with his SA. Assault vest to take a few SA hits. Maybe replace Scald with Muddy Water?
Raichu @ Focus Sash
Ability: Static
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Encore
- Thunder
- Endeavor
Raichu, my fast utility support guy that can remove my electric weakness. So many moves I like on him and unsure if I should stick with Thunder. Electro Web, Nuzzle, and Volt Switch and helping hand. Encore I like paired with Fake Out. Focus Sash + Endeavor. I also consider Togedemaur but he's not as quick but hits a little harder and can cause a bit of mischief - unsure who to use?
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Toxic
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
I
'm stuck with Ferrothorn? Should I distribute some of his EV's in SD and balance out. The last move slot I'm unsure? Protect is safe. Knockoff?
The final team slot I'm unsure about? I have no taunters to stop trick room and setups. I've seen WolfGlick use Gardivoir in a similar team with Thunderbolt, Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast. Unsure if he used Gardivoir for the typing or moves? Grimmsnarl maybe with Prankster. I have a Dracovish sitting around but unsure if that's overkill with the water typing.
Thanks for your input :)
