Introduction
So it's been a few years since I've played in OU, I mainly focused on VGC for the past few years. But I've been playing around with a few ideas, and this team has been relatively successful from my limited testing on showdown. There are flaws, obviously, but I just wanted some second opinions because it's been a while since I've played in this format!
It's a rain team that focuses on Mega Swampert. The team has the obvious rain setup in Pelipper, the Swift Swim M-Swampert, the Tornadus-T as a good damage dealer and defog carrier, the Zeraora because I find it's coverage and speed to be very useful to break through walls, the Excadrill for setup like SR and counter-hazard in Rapid Spin, and the Victini just because I felt the team was lacking a fire type. The team so far lacks a way to deal with Fairy types, however other than that, I haven't encountered too many problems. But I would really like some advice on what to change; I currently think Tornadus-T and Victini can be replaced, but I like the others, maybe Excadrill too but I feel like it fits.
The Team
Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- U-turn
- Roost
- Scald
- Hurricane
Obviously I chose this because it's a good setup, I use the damp rock to make drizzle last longer, ect.
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Superpower
I chose M-Swampert because it's one of my favourite megas and I just really liked the idea of having it on my team. I feel like it's strong.
Tornadus-Therian @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
I chose this because it works well in rain teams.
Zeraora @ Choice Band
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Fire Punch
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off
I like Zeraora because it's a good wall breaker. I could try a specs set with thunder but I prefer this because there is better coverage.
Excadrill @ Focus Sash
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Toxic
I just really like Excadrill for setup and counter-setup.
Victini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bolt Strike
- V-create
- U-turn
- Final Gambit
Victini is really just a filler but I think it works well, any suggestions here would be much appreciated though.
Sorry for the lack of detail in this; I'm still getting used to team building and I'm just trying to find pokemon that work well with each other.
Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- U-turn
- Roost
- Scald
- Hurricane
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Superpower
Tornadus-Therian @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Zeraora @ Choice Band
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Fire Punch
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off
Excadrill @ Focus Sash
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Toxic
Victini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bolt Strike
- V-create
- U-turn
- Final Gambit
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- U-turn
- Roost
- Scald
- Hurricane
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Superpower
Tornadus-Therian @ Flyinium Z
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Zeraora @ Choice Band
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Fire Punch
- Plasma Fists
- Knock Off
Excadrill @ Focus Sash
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Toxic
Victini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bolt Strike
- V-create
- U-turn
- Final Gambit
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