Ok, so I've had Diamond since the release and have only played casually. I've recently decided to start my first team and see what happens. This is my proposed team in no particular order. It's bound to have errors so don't hate just rate. :)
Gliscor-Leftovers
Ev Hp-180 Def-252 Speed-78 (or whatever the remainder is)
Nature-Impish
Knock Off
Stealth Rocks
Toxic
Earthquake/Brick Break
I'm deciding whether or not to open with this guy. I like Knock Off for Leftovers/Life Orbs, but opening up means I might lose him for later times. Toxic is annoying, great damage. Earthquake is strong but brick break is always nice for screens/reflect and a overall nice move.
Infernape-Life Orb
Ev Atk-252 Speed-252 Hp-4
Nature-Adamant/Jolly, leaning towards adamant
Swords Dance
Close Combat
Flare Blitz
Thunderpunch/ Stone-Edge
My physical sweeper for the most part. First three moves are self explanatory, and I've kind of liked the idea of thunderpunch. Takes out some powerful water types and fly types. Idk, just a thought.
Roserade-Life Orb
Ev SpA- 252 Speed-252 Hp-4
Nature-Modest
Leaf Storm
Hp-Ice/Extrasensory
Shadow Ball
Sleeping Powder
My Special Sweeper. Able to take down a lot of threats. Leaf Storm for power, HP since my team lacks an ice move, Shadow Ball for Gengars and Alakazam, Sleeping Powder to put them to sleep for more damage or switch. Maybe Extrasensory for a psychic move?
Salamence-Leftovers
Ev Hp-180 Atk-126 Speed-124 (Might add some SpA)
Nature- Adamant
Roost
Dragon Claw
Earthquake/Crunch
Dragon Dance/Flame Thrower/ Fire Fang
Most likely for my finisher. Roost to keep him alive, Dragon Claw for general damage, Earthquake because it wrecks so many pokes, Crunch potentially for a dark move, maybe a fire move incase of any ice types, otherwise dragon dance.
Starmie-Leftovers
Ev HP-172 SpA-120 Speed-216
Nature-Timid
Rapid Spin
Thunder Wave/Recover
Surf/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Psychic
Surf/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Psychic
I need a spinner, and Starmie has that+ more. Thunder wave possibly to mess with some pokes, and probably 2 of the 4 special moves mentioned, depending on where I seem my team needing one of those attacks. I don't love this guy, but I guess I'll use him if I really need a Spinner.
Umbreon-Leftovers
Ev HP-168 SpD-180 Speed- 162
Nature- Timid
Mean Look
Toxic
Wish
Payback/Dark Pulse/Pursuit (Will switch out Mean Look for something else if I decide on Pursuit)
My 2nd tank. Does alright against Alakazam/Gengar as long as I watch out for focus blast. Maybe Payback because of low speed, but most like Pulse for the flinch. Mean Look+Toxic=Annoying. Then Wish if one of my guys needs some extra health.
So yeah, this is pretty much what I have so far. I still need to do some more research, and I can pretty much see that there are flaws in the team already, but any advice is appreciated. I might make Infernape a Mixape and find another Physical Sweeper due to his semi low attack stat.
Gliscor-Leftovers
Ev Hp-180 Def-252 Speed-78 (or whatever the remainder is)
Nature-Impish
Knock Off
Stealth Rocks
Toxic
Earthquake/Brick Break
I'm deciding whether or not to open with this guy. I like Knock Off for Leftovers/Life Orbs, but opening up means I might lose him for later times. Toxic is annoying, great damage. Earthquake is strong but brick break is always nice for screens/reflect and a overall nice move.
Infernape-Life Orb
Ev Atk-252 Speed-252 Hp-4
Nature-Adamant/Jolly, leaning towards adamant
Swords Dance
Close Combat
Flare Blitz
Thunderpunch/ Stone-Edge
My physical sweeper for the most part. First three moves are self explanatory, and I've kind of liked the idea of thunderpunch. Takes out some powerful water types and fly types. Idk, just a thought.
Roserade-Life Orb
Ev SpA- 252 Speed-252 Hp-4
Nature-Modest
Leaf Storm
Hp-Ice/Extrasensory
Shadow Ball
Sleeping Powder
My Special Sweeper. Able to take down a lot of threats. Leaf Storm for power, HP since my team lacks an ice move, Shadow Ball for Gengars and Alakazam, Sleeping Powder to put them to sleep for more damage or switch. Maybe Extrasensory for a psychic move?
Salamence-Leftovers
Ev Hp-180 Atk-126 Speed-124 (Might add some SpA)
Nature- Adamant
Roost
Dragon Claw
Earthquake/Crunch
Dragon Dance/Flame Thrower/ Fire Fang
Most likely for my finisher. Roost to keep him alive, Dragon Claw for general damage, Earthquake because it wrecks so many pokes, Crunch potentially for a dark move, maybe a fire move incase of any ice types, otherwise dragon dance.
Starmie-Leftovers
Ev HP-172 SpA-120 Speed-216
Nature-Timid
Rapid Spin
Thunder Wave/Recover
Surf/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Psychic
Surf/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Psychic
I need a spinner, and Starmie has that+ more. Thunder wave possibly to mess with some pokes, and probably 2 of the 4 special moves mentioned, depending on where I seem my team needing one of those attacks. I don't love this guy, but I guess I'll use him if I really need a Spinner.
Umbreon-Leftovers
Ev HP-168 SpD-180 Speed- 162
Nature- Timid
Mean Look
Toxic
Wish
Payback/Dark Pulse/Pursuit (Will switch out Mean Look for something else if I decide on Pursuit)
My 2nd tank. Does alright against Alakazam/Gengar as long as I watch out for focus blast. Maybe Payback because of low speed, but most like Pulse for the flinch. Mean Look+Toxic=Annoying. Then Wish if one of my guys needs some extra health.
So yeah, this is pretty much what I have so far. I still need to do some more research, and I can pretty much see that there are flaws in the team already, but any advice is appreciated. I might make Infernape a Mixape and find another Physical Sweeper due to his semi low attack stat.
