Hello, I'm new to Smogon OU and I was hoping I could get some feedback on how I could improve my team. I don't know if this is how this is usually done, but here is my Pokepaste of my team. I would love to hear your thoughts!
My team's Pokepaste: https://pokepast.es/ac74d29d7272a3e9
My initial concept for the team was going for type coverage using a Water-Grass-Fire/Psychic-Dragon-Dark combination. I've traded the Water type for Great Tusk to have a hazard clearer.
- Hatterene is designed to serve as a wall using the combination between Calm Mind, Draining Kiss, and its Leftovers. I've given it Mystical Fire and a Fire tera Type for when Steel type Pokemon are sent out. As well as Magic Bounce to prevent hazards and status effects. So its a wall that can deal damage, and serve as a first defense against hazards. It, Dragapult, and Breloom are usually one of the first Pokemon I send out.
- Dragapult I have as my screen-setter using Reflect and Light Screen with Light Clay. I've given him U-Turn for better swap-outs to keep him alive for another round of screens later in the match. Dragon Darts for an all-round good STAB move. I have him with a Steel type Tera as just a random type change to negate damage. I'm thinking of changing that to either Bug type for STAB on U-Turn or Dragon for STAB on Dragon Darts.
- Kingambit I have as the last effort, sweeper. He's designed to do as much damage as possible with the Black Glasses and Tera type Dark. I've given him Iron Head for STAB Fairy coverage. As well as Swords Dance in case I should need to bring him in earlier than as the last Pokemon in the case that a Dark or Steel type move is required.
- I've found a lot of success with this Ceruledge build. Leftovers, Bulk Up, and Bitter Blade for a powerful sweeper that stays in the game. This Ceruledge I have as Fighting Tera type for Close Combat as well as avoiding his Ghost weakness, though I'm considering swapping that for Dark Tera with Night Slash. Other thoughts?
- Jacob, my Breloom, I have to fill the Grass slot for my team. I've given him Technician and all damaging moves based off that. My intent with him, and why I've given him Focus Sash, is to have him come out and take at least one Pokemon out with him. With that intent, is he best as the first Pokemon sent out, or better utilized later in battle?
- Great Tusk I have simply to be a hazard clearer, having given him the Heavy-boots. I've given him Ice Spinner and Knock Off for type-coverage. Paired with Hatterene, it serves as a second defense against hazards. I'm considering switching from Heavy Boots to Booster Energy for Protosythesis, as well as wondering if there's a better hazard clearer for this team.
Thanks for reading guys!
My team's Pokepaste: https://pokepast.es/ac74d29d7272a3e9
My initial concept for the team was going for type coverage using a Water-Grass-Fire/Psychic-Dragon-Dark combination. I've traded the Water type for Great Tusk to have a hazard clearer.
- Hatterene is designed to serve as a wall using the combination between Calm Mind, Draining Kiss, and its Leftovers. I've given it Mystical Fire and a Fire tera Type for when Steel type Pokemon are sent out. As well as Magic Bounce to prevent hazards and status effects. So its a wall that can deal damage, and serve as a first defense against hazards. It, Dragapult, and Breloom are usually one of the first Pokemon I send out.
- Dragapult I have as my screen-setter using Reflect and Light Screen with Light Clay. I've given him U-Turn for better swap-outs to keep him alive for another round of screens later in the match. Dragon Darts for an all-round good STAB move. I have him with a Steel type Tera as just a random type change to negate damage. I'm thinking of changing that to either Bug type for STAB on U-Turn or Dragon for STAB on Dragon Darts.
- Kingambit I have as the last effort, sweeper. He's designed to do as much damage as possible with the Black Glasses and Tera type Dark. I've given him Iron Head for STAB Fairy coverage. As well as Swords Dance in case I should need to bring him in earlier than as the last Pokemon in the case that a Dark or Steel type move is required.
- I've found a lot of success with this Ceruledge build. Leftovers, Bulk Up, and Bitter Blade for a powerful sweeper that stays in the game. This Ceruledge I have as Fighting Tera type for Close Combat as well as avoiding his Ghost weakness, though I'm considering swapping that for Dark Tera with Night Slash. Other thoughts?
- Jacob, my Breloom, I have to fill the Grass slot for my team. I've given him Technician and all damaging moves based off that. My intent with him, and why I've given him Focus Sash, is to have him come out and take at least one Pokemon out with him. With that intent, is he best as the first Pokemon sent out, or better utilized later in battle?
- Great Tusk I have simply to be a hazard clearer, having given him the Heavy-boots. I've given him Ice Spinner and Knock Off for type-coverage. Paired with Hatterene, it serves as a second defense against hazards. I'm considering switching from Heavy Boots to Booster Energy for Protosythesis, as well as wondering if there's a better hazard clearer for this team.
Thanks for reading guys!
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