XY Competitive Battles
Bronzong w/ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252HP/128Def/128SDef
Nature: Calm
~ Stealth Rock
~ Toxic
~ Protect
~ Gyro Ball
Bronzing has always been a total defensive tank on both sides of the attacking spectrum, making it a great unpredictable lead as opponents cannot be sure if it's a
defensive Poke, Trick Roomer or a Dual Screens/Stealth Rock lead. This can make for an unpredictable Toxic stalling Stealth Rocker and let's be honest, who doesn't like having rocks up? Having Gyro Ball ensures you don't become Taunt bait and along with STAB, works well off Bronzongs low speed.
Tentacruel w/ Assault Vest
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 252HP/252SDef/4SAtk
Nature: Modest
~ Scald
~ Sludge Bomb
~ Rapid Spin
~ Wrap
The Tenta-Line has never been popular due to the vast oceans of Jhoto and Hoenn, but the truth is, Tentacruel is an amazing special wall and Rapid Spinner. Base 120 Sp. Defence with Assault Vest is not something to scoff at(adds up to 180 I think), and if you don't carry a Psychic type you better have a physical monster on your team and even that's threatened by Scalds 30% chance of burn. Sludge Bomb is another self-explanatory STAB move with 30% chance of poison and Wrap (I know what your thinking, just hear me out) is another unpredictable move for trapping pokes that thought they were safe against this jellyfish of doom.
Alakazam w/ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252SAtk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Timid
~ Psyshock
~ Shadow Ball
~ Focus Blast
~ Energy Ball
As a child with no Pokemon playing friends, Alakazam was a member of a VIP club of Pokemon which I could never obtain, this has made me want to use Pokemon like Alakazam, Scizor and Kingdra for a long time. Alakazam is an insanely over powered Pokemon with speed and special attack surpassing that of an unboosted Latios (which no one runs) which makes for one hell of a revenge killer. Psyshock is a powerful STAB move that essentially allows you to go mixed. Shadow Ball makes quick work of Ghost types and other psychics, focus blast is a bit unreliable but when it pulls through (it always does, Lady Luck would never reject that moustache) it laughs in the face of bulky Dark, Rock, Steel and occasional Ice types. Energy ball is a good coverage move for Water and Ground types (I'm looking at you, Quagsire).
Gliscor w/ Toxic Orb
Ability: Toxic Heal
EVs: 252HP/200Def/56Atk
Nature: Impish
~ Substitute
~ Protect
~ Toxic
~ Earthquake
I know, I know 'another goddamn Gliscor' but seriously guys, this things defence is godly and it's capable of finishing the toxic Bronzong and Tentacruel set up. As annoying and noobish Toxic stalling is, it's a viable set that can take down nearly any opponent. The icing on the cake here is the fact that one of the best Toxic stallers in the game is a ground type, meaning super effective STAB Earthquake on both Steel and Poison types, the only types resisting Toxic.
Staraptor w/ Life Orb
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252Atk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Jolly
~ Brave Bird
~ Close Combat
~ Double Edge
~ U-turn
Staraptor really is one of those 'high risk, high return,' Pokemon, but if anything is certain, it's that two STAB recoil moves + Reckless + Life Orb recoil, Staraptor isn't going to be lasting very long. But on the odd chance Staraptor does survive, U-turn is great for a free switch later on in the match and albeit further lowering your non-existing defences, Close Combat makes for the best coverage Staraptor could have. This old favourite of mine will probably never sweep an entire team, but 2-3 Pokemon works just fine for me.
Aerodactyl w/ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252Atk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Adamant
~ Aerial Ace
~ Crunch
~ Stone Edge
~ Thunder Fang
Holy mother of Nintendo they did it, they gave Barney a mega evolution. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Unnerve active as long as the Pokemon that triggered it in play? Even if Skill Swap or Worry Seed is used on it?
I'm probably wrong but oh well. Back on topic this is Mega Aerodactyl, who is a monster, figuratively speaking. Base 150 speed allows this thing to outspeed EVERYTHING (almost) making Alakazam look like Slowpoke. Tough Claws makes moves like Aerial Ace and Crunch stronger but unfortunately does not boost Stone Edge and Gamefreak STILL haven't answered my prayers for a Head Smash Aerodactyl. This means no insanely powerful STAB Tough Claws boosted move like Mega Charizard Xs Flare Blitz AND Outrage. But I still love this thing for that boosted Thunder Fang (Fuck you Jellicent!)
Thanks for looking at my team guys :D
Bronzong w/ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252HP/128Def/128SDef
Nature: Calm
~ Stealth Rock
~ Toxic
~ Protect
~ Gyro Ball
Bronzing has always been a total defensive tank on both sides of the attacking spectrum, making it a great unpredictable lead as opponents cannot be sure if it's a
defensive Poke, Trick Roomer or a Dual Screens/Stealth Rock lead. This can make for an unpredictable Toxic stalling Stealth Rocker and let's be honest, who doesn't like having rocks up? Having Gyro Ball ensures you don't become Taunt bait and along with STAB, works well off Bronzongs low speed.
Tentacruel w/ Assault Vest
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 252HP/252SDef/4SAtk
Nature: Modest
~ Scald
~ Sludge Bomb
~ Rapid Spin
~ Wrap
The Tenta-Line has never been popular due to the vast oceans of Jhoto and Hoenn, but the truth is, Tentacruel is an amazing special wall and Rapid Spinner. Base 120 Sp. Defence with Assault Vest is not something to scoff at(adds up to 180 I think), and if you don't carry a Psychic type you better have a physical monster on your team and even that's threatened by Scalds 30% chance of burn. Sludge Bomb is another self-explanatory STAB move with 30% chance of poison and Wrap (I know what your thinking, just hear me out) is another unpredictable move for trapping pokes that thought they were safe against this jellyfish of doom.
Alakazam w/ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252SAtk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Timid
~ Psyshock
~ Shadow Ball
~ Focus Blast
~ Energy Ball
As a child with no Pokemon playing friends, Alakazam was a member of a VIP club of Pokemon which I could never obtain, this has made me want to use Pokemon like Alakazam, Scizor and Kingdra for a long time. Alakazam is an insanely over powered Pokemon with speed and special attack surpassing that of an unboosted Latios (which no one runs) which makes for one hell of a revenge killer. Psyshock is a powerful STAB move that essentially allows you to go mixed. Shadow Ball makes quick work of Ghost types and other psychics, focus blast is a bit unreliable but when it pulls through (it always does, Lady Luck would never reject that moustache) it laughs in the face of bulky Dark, Rock, Steel and occasional Ice types. Energy ball is a good coverage move for Water and Ground types (I'm looking at you, Quagsire).
Gliscor w/ Toxic Orb
Ability: Toxic Heal
EVs: 252HP/200Def/56Atk
Nature: Impish
~ Substitute
~ Protect
~ Toxic
~ Earthquake
I know, I know 'another goddamn Gliscor' but seriously guys, this things defence is godly and it's capable of finishing the toxic Bronzong and Tentacruel set up. As annoying and noobish Toxic stalling is, it's a viable set that can take down nearly any opponent. The icing on the cake here is the fact that one of the best Toxic stallers in the game is a ground type, meaning super effective STAB Earthquake on both Steel and Poison types, the only types resisting Toxic.
Staraptor w/ Life Orb
Ability: Reckless
EVs: 252Atk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Jolly
~ Brave Bird
~ Close Combat
~ Double Edge
~ U-turn
Staraptor really is one of those 'high risk, high return,' Pokemon, but if anything is certain, it's that two STAB recoil moves + Reckless + Life Orb recoil, Staraptor isn't going to be lasting very long. But on the odd chance Staraptor does survive, U-turn is great for a free switch later on in the match and albeit further lowering your non-existing defences, Close Combat makes for the best coverage Staraptor could have. This old favourite of mine will probably never sweep an entire team, but 2-3 Pokemon works just fine for me.
Aerodactyl w/ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252Atk/252Spd/4HP
Nature: Adamant
~ Aerial Ace
~ Crunch
~ Stone Edge
~ Thunder Fang
Holy mother of Nintendo they did it, they gave Barney a mega evolution. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Unnerve active as long as the Pokemon that triggered it in play? Even if Skill Swap or Worry Seed is used on it?
I'm probably wrong but oh well. Back on topic this is Mega Aerodactyl, who is a monster, figuratively speaking. Base 150 speed allows this thing to outspeed EVERYTHING (almost) making Alakazam look like Slowpoke. Tough Claws makes moves like Aerial Ace and Crunch stronger but unfortunately does not boost Stone Edge and Gamefreak STILL haven't answered my prayers for a Head Smash Aerodactyl. This means no insanely powerful STAB Tough Claws boosted move like Mega Charizard Xs Flare Blitz AND Outrage. But I still love this thing for that boosted Thunder Fang (Fuck you Jellicent!)
Thanks for looking at my team guys :D
