ORAS OU ORAS OU Tournament Team, Playoffs Help Needed

PokeDexter1235 · Apr 14, 2016

This tournament was modeled after the GBA tournament, each team has 10 Pokemon, including a mega, and we make teams to battle each other

We are currently entering the playoffs and I could use some help taking down the #1 seed (has more 6-0 victories than I have wins), below, I have posted my possible Pokemon and his possible Pokemon

I will be eternally grateful to anyone that takes the time out of their day to help a 4th seed defeat a 1st seed

His possible Pokemon: Mega Manectric, Scizor, Landorus-Therian, Clefable, Thundurus, Victini, Serperior, Suicune, Machamp, Weavile, Skarmory

My team:
Drago-Dynomite (Dragonite) @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Iron Head
- Fire Punch

Pretty much a redesigned Smogon Band build for Dragonite, with Iron Head over Earthquake. Dragonite was chosen as in order to take U-Turns from Victini, Outrage provides STAB while everything else is designed to hit Skarmory or anything else weak to Fire or Steel. Extreme Speed is there to revenge kill, if necessary, and eliminate weakened Pokemon with ease

LT (Latios-Mega) @ Latiosite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Roost
- Calm Mind

Mega Latios defeats most of his team, Latios is the main attacker as he can hit Suicune with Thunderbolt while also getting STAB from Draco Meteor. Roost and Calm Mind help Latios to stay in the fray, brought in ESPECIALLY when there are no hazards in play.

Volcanorona (Volcarona) @ Passho Berry
Ability: Flame Body
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fiery Dance
- Giga Drain
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance

Volcarona will be used in an attempt to sweep, once it gets set up, it destroys many of the threats to the team, including Suicune given that it's weakened. Setting up is a MUST with Volcarona in order for him to sweep. Fiery Dance gives STAB while also giving Volcarona a chance to increase its SPA even more. Giga Drain is used to eliminate a weakened Suicune. Bug Buzz allows Volcarona to be able to hit Victini with normal effectiveness. Quiver Dance is used to set up Volcarona to sweep.

SO TAAAHHHKSIK (Amoonguss) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Growth

Amoonguss takes on many of his Pokemon, but is super weak to Victini. Another counter for a bulky Suicune, Giga Drain provides STAB and helps to keep Amoonguss alive, Spore keeps Suicune asleep (which he loves to use Rest and Sleep Talk), Clear Smog eliminates Serperior's Leaf Storm/Contrary set up, and Growth allows Amoonguss to set up in an attempt to sweep.

Kobe Bryant #24 (Jolteon) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Signal Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Volt Switch

Jolteon is yet another counter to Suicune. Signal Beam is used so Mega Manectric can be hit by Jolteon, Thunderbolt provides STAB and is the main move to be used against types that aren't weak to the other moves. HP Ice hits Landorus upon switch in, and Volt Switch provides Jolteon an escape if ever a predict is uncertain when Landorus is out of the picture.

Henry Fort (Forretress) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rapid Spin
- Gyro Ball
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch

Designed to clear hazards, Forretress also is designed to take out Weavile, the other Pokemon that is a nuisance to this team. Physically bulked, Forretress' main weakness will be Victini, but can be used against most other Pokemon. Rapid Spin is used to hit anything that might resist Steel or Electric, while also clearing the field of hazards. Gyro Ball provides STAB while also hitting Weavile effectively. Stealth Rock is used to set up hazards whenever a switch is predicted, and Volt Switch will be used when a predict is uncertain when Landorus is out of the picture.

Let me know what you guys think!!

Sonicearth4 · Apr 15, 2016

sorry, I'm too new to this to help that much, but if your amoonguss is a guranteed casualty when victiny comes into play, you might not want to try to sweep with him. Perhaps toxic instead?

PokeDexter1235 · Apr 15, 2016

Sonicearth4 said:
sorry, I'm too new to this to help that much, but if your amoonguss is a guranteed casualty when victiny comes into play, you might not want to try to sweep with him. Perhaps toxic instead?

He's used to sweep either if Victini has been eliminated or if he doesn't even bring Victini

Sonicearth4 · Apr 15, 2016

PokeDexter1235 said:
He's used to sweep either if Victini has been eliminated or if he doesn't even bring Victini

True, forgot the possible pokemon part

thekeytoyourheart · Apr 15, 2016

Hey, I recommend switching Raikou for Jolteon (using the same moveset, EVs, and nature), due to Raikou's outclassing Jolteon. Raikou can be used as a Calm Mind sweeper or Assault Vest pivot. For Latios, I suggest Psyshock over Thunderbolt, as Psyshock can OHKO Assault Vest Machamp. Jolteon and Amoonguss can sufficiently deal with Suicune.

I don't think Amoonguss is a reliable Growth sweeper due to its low speed and relatively low SpA & Attack stats. Try using this set instead. Stun Spore can be used to stop Mega Manectric, Landorus-T, and Thundurus.

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Hidden Power Fire/Stun Spore

Good luck at the tournament!

Sonicearth4 · Apr 15, 2016

thekeytoyourheart said:
Hey, I recommend switching Raikou for Jolteon (using the same moveset, EVs, and nature), due to Raikou's outclassing Jolteon. Raikou can be used as a Calm Mind sweeper or Assault Vest pivot. For Latios, I suggest Psyshock over Thunderbolt, as Psyshock can OHKO Assault Vest Machamp. Jolteon and Amoonguss can sufficiently deal with Suicune.

I don't think Amoonguss is a reliable Growth sweeper due to its low speed and relatively low SpA & Attack stats. Try using this set instead. Stun Spore can be used to stop Mega Manectric, Landorus-T, and Thundurus.

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Hidden Power Fire/Stun Spore

Good luck at the tournament!

I KNEW THERE WAS SOMEBODY WHO WAS BETTER THAN JOLTEON. I JUST FAILED TO REMEMBER

locoghoul · Apr 15, 2016

Sorry if I sound discouraging, but who let him draft that? Just from pool itself I doubt you'll win. He has plenty of good mons to make solid teams. Your only chance is for him to not bring Skarm (his only hazard removal) and for you to put offensive pressure so that you get the uper hand with hazard stacking. But from looking at your mons, that's gonna be tough. Good luck nevertheless

PokeDexter1235 · Apr 16, 2016

thekeytoyourheart said:
Hey, I recommend switching Raikou for Jolteon (using the same moveset, EVs, and nature), due to Raikou's outclassing Jolteon. Raikou can be used as a Calm Mind sweeper or Assault Vest pivot. For Latios, I suggest Psyshock over Thunderbolt, as Psyshock can OHKO Assault Vest Machamp. Jolteon and Amoonguss can sufficiently deal with Suicune.

I don't think Amoonguss is a reliable Growth sweeper due to its low speed and relatively low SpA & Attack stats. Try using this set instead. Stun Spore can be used to stop Mega Manectric, Landorus-T, and Thundurus.

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Hidden Power Fire/Stun Spore

Good luck at the tournament!

Thank you, but I actually drafted this team and took a couple mons from free agency, Jolteon being one of them. Since we've entered the playoffs stage, we're not allowed to pick up, drop, or trade anymore mons.

And thanks for the Amoonguss build, will definitely bring it in

PokeDexter1235 · Apr 16, 2016

locoghoul said:
Sorry if I sound discouraging, but who let him draft that? Just from pool itself I doubt you'll win. He has plenty of good mons to make solid teams. Your only chance is for him to not bring Skarm (his only hazard removal) and for you to put offensive pressure so that you get the uper hand with hazard stacking. But from looking at your mons, that's gonna be tough. Good luck nevertheless

Thank you, but I have defeated him in a couple practice battles when I was just learning the game...As long as I don't make stupid mistakes, my team is actually quite a powerhouse