I am fairly new to the 5th gen metagame, so any quality input is highly appreciated :D
Infernape - Blaze
Overheat/Fire Blast
Close Combat
Stealth Rock
Stone Edge
nature: Naughty
item: Focus Sash
252 speed 240 Attack 12 Sp Attack
My lead. This guy has worked so well for me since I began using him. Being sashed means guaranteed SR set up from the get go as long as I don't run into a Fake Out user, but Infernape can still take most of those out. Heavy attack investment means that Close Combat and Stone Edge are going to hurt with pretty good coverage, and Overheat is no wimpy move either, especially with STAB. He has even been a solid revenge killer in some battles.
Ferrothorn - Iron Barbs
Gyro Ball
Power Whip
Leech Seed
Substitute
nature: Sassy
item: Leftovers
252 HP 50 Defense 202 Sp Defense
Arguably the best wall in the metagame, ferrothorn. Max HP and investment in both defenses means he can take hits very well. Only problem is that in recent games, Substitute hasn't been a great option and I'm considering replacing it with a different move. Any suggestions? Am also considering to breed one with Spikes for added entry hazard damage.
Gliscor - Poison Heal
Toxic
Earthquake
Ice Fang
Protect
item: Toxic Orb
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP 184 Def 72 Spe
Another great defensive pokemon. Protect is great for scouting opponents, and works well with Toxic Stall. Earthquake is a great STAB move to have for any physical ground type, so I see no reason not to use it. Ice Fang works well for more coverage. I'm really happy with Gliscor, as he's definitely made the difference between victory and defeat in recent games, surprisingly.
Scizor - Technician
U-turn
Bullet Punch
Superpower
Pursuit
item: Choice Band
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe
Really good offensively and a good counter to some common threats, especially Reuniclus. Being offensively inclined and having only one wekaness is great, albeit one which is 4x. The only downside is being locked into a single move, and I'm considering to switch to Life Orb, but then there's the HP loss. I'm not sure what to do here.
Hydreigon - Levitate
Surf
Draco Meteor
Dark Pulse
Flamethrower
nature: Modest
item: White Herb
252 sp Attack 252 speed 4 HP
An absolute beast when used properly. The White Herb may seem like an odd option, but using 2 full power Draco Meteors in a row has often KOed 2 opponents consecutively. The only problem is he lack of bulk which is needed, and I am beginning to consider using another Dragon type, possibly Salamence, since Bulky Mences have been an issue for this team in the past.
Scrafty - Shed Skin
Crunch
Dragon Dance
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
nature: Adamant
item: Expert Belt
252 Attack 151 speed 75 Sp Defense 76 Defense
A fairly unusual EV spread which has served Scrafty fairly well. After a Dragon Dance this guy becomes a major threat. Nice bulk means that he can take hits reasonably well, which is a nice bonus. No good moves to counter common Fighting types however is a hindrance to his sweeping capabilities.
So tell me what you guys think, and where this team can improve to stand a better chance in battle. Thanks for reading :D
Overheat/Fire Blast
Close Combat
Stealth Rock
Stone Edge
nature: Naughty
item: Focus Sash
252 speed 240 Attack 12 Sp Attack
My lead. This guy has worked so well for me since I began using him. Being sashed means guaranteed SR set up from the get go as long as I don't run into a Fake Out user, but Infernape can still take most of those out. Heavy attack investment means that Close Combat and Stone Edge are going to hurt with pretty good coverage, and Overheat is no wimpy move either, especially with STAB. He has even been a solid revenge killer in some battles.
Gyro Ball
Power Whip
Leech Seed
Substitute
nature: Sassy
item: Leftovers
252 HP 50 Defense 202 Sp Defense
Arguably the best wall in the metagame, ferrothorn. Max HP and investment in both defenses means he can take hits very well. Only problem is that in recent games, Substitute hasn't been a great option and I'm considering replacing it with a different move. Any suggestions? Am also considering to breed one with Spikes for added entry hazard damage.
Toxic
Earthquake
Ice Fang
Protect
item: Toxic Orb
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP 184 Def 72 Spe
Another great defensive pokemon. Protect is great for scouting opponents, and works well with Toxic Stall. Earthquake is a great STAB move to have for any physical ground type, so I see no reason not to use it. Ice Fang works well for more coverage. I'm really happy with Gliscor, as he's definitely made the difference between victory and defeat in recent games, surprisingly.
U-turn
Bullet Punch
Superpower
Pursuit
item: Choice Band
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spe
Really good offensively and a good counter to some common threats, especially Reuniclus. Being offensively inclined and having only one wekaness is great, albeit one which is 4x. The only downside is being locked into a single move, and I'm considering to switch to Life Orb, but then there's the HP loss. I'm not sure what to do here.
Surf
Draco Meteor
Dark Pulse
Flamethrower
nature: Modest
item: White Herb
252 sp Attack 252 speed 4 HP
An absolute beast when used properly. The White Herb may seem like an odd option, but using 2 full power Draco Meteors in a row has often KOed 2 opponents consecutively. The only problem is he lack of bulk which is needed, and I am beginning to consider using another Dragon type, possibly Salamence, since Bulky Mences have been an issue for this team in the past.
Crunch
Dragon Dance
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
nature: Adamant
item: Expert Belt
252 Attack 151 speed 75 Sp Defense 76 Defense
A fairly unusual EV spread which has served Scrafty fairly well. After a Dragon Dance this guy becomes a major threat. Nice bulk means that he can take hits reasonably well, which is a nice bonus. No good moves to counter common Fighting types however is a hindrance to his sweeping capabilities.
So tell me what you guys think, and where this team can improve to stand a better chance in battle. Thanks for reading :D
