Hello everyone, this is my SS OU team. Actually, I've been using this same team since XY, but I'm trying to update to this meta. I should note that I'm losing a lot when I replace any Pokemon of the main team, but I listed the main other possibilities I've been trying anyway.
1- In this generation, I started this team using the National Dex format but recently moved to OU. I'd love to receive your opinions!
2- I'm testing this team because I'll implement it in-game sometime in the future. So I'm only taking suggestions of mons I can breed.
3- I think some species like Gliscor will be back at some time with the Diamond/Pearl remake, and it will be my pick for the sixth slot. For now, I'm testing the ones available in SS.
4- Having said that, let's get into it!
2- I'm testing this team because I'll implement it in-game sometime in the future. So I'm only taking suggestions of mons I can breed.
3- I think some species like Gliscor will be back at some time with the Diamond/Pearl remake, and it will be my pick for the sixth slot. For now, I'm testing the ones available in SS.
4- Having said that, let's get into it!
The Team (6)
Tyrantrum @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Head Smash
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
This one is my Revenge Killer and my favorite Pokemon among all. The main STAB move is Head Smash that is devastating and works fine against a multitude of opposing pokemon due to the Choice Scarf. Outrage is another very strong STAB move to hit everything that resists Head Smash. The duo Earthquake and Close Combat work well against pokemon that resists the STAB moves. Tyrantrum can outspeed and threaten some offensive mons, like Hawlucha, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Barraskewda, just to cite a few. Although I'm aware that Tyrantrum is hopeless against Dragapult and defensive Pokemon, like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, Hippowdon, etc. Its role is to beat the slower offensive Pokemon I cited before with the proper move.
Scizor @ Leftovers
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Roost
- Defog
This one is my pivot, Defogger, and sometimes a secondary Revenge Killer. Bullet Punch can beat sufficiently weakened mons and hit Fairy and Rock-types (2HKO Tyranitar after Stealth Rock damage). U-turn is important when I think the opponents will switch their Pokemon and this small damage assists my Sweepers. I'm using Defog alongside Roost to allow Scizor to clean the field multiple times.
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Substitute
This one is my Physical Sweeper. Waterfall is the only STAB move, thus, it is the main attack. Earthquake hits Electric-type Pokemon, while Substitute deals with Toxic/Thunder Wave and scout for Electric-type moves. Gyarados sometimes forces switches, and that's when I use Dragon Dance. Gyarados proved to be excellent, and when I replaced it with Swampert or Gastrodon I feel I lose firepower.
Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
This one is my Wallbreaker. Sludge Wave is the stronger STAB move and is addressed to Grass and Fairy-types. However, I usually use more Shadow Ball predicting a Steel-type Pokemon switching in. Speaking of this, Gengar forces switches that give the opportunity to use Nasty Plot. Thunderbolt is excellent to beat Water and Flying-types when the opponent predicts one of the two STABs.
Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Giga Drain
- Bug Buzz
This one is my Special Sweeper. Fire Blast and Bug Buzz are two amazing STABs. Volcarona sometimes forces switches, and that's when I use Quiver Dance. The last slot was a very difficult decision because Psychic is excellent against Poison-type Pokemon, while Giga Drain hits Ground-types and at the same time provides a recovery. I encountered a lot of Hippowdon and Swampert, so that's why I've chosen Giga Drain for now.
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Protect
This one is my leader and Stealth Rock setter. I must say that this one is a momentary replacement for Gliscor because it is unavailable for now. Nonetheless, I tried to replicate the same role. STAB Earthquake hits perhaps 1/3 of the metagame, and U-turn keeps momentum. The last slot of Gliscor is Roost, but as Landorus-T doesn't have recovery I used Protect to scout Ice-type moves.
Other Possibilities
Electric and/or Water-type answer (2)
Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Toxic
This one is my Electric and Water-type answer. Scald is good for the chance of burn. Earthquake is stronger than Earth Power, despite being physical. I still don't know how to use Recover properly, because Gastrodon is so slow, but when it works is fine. Toxic is here to spread status on the switches. When I replace Gyarados with Gastrodon I felt like the team became more balanced. The problem is I lost offense presence because Gyarados can threaten a lot of opposing Pokemon.
Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Damp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Toxic
This one is my Electric answer, Stealth Rock setter, and sometimes a pivot. Flip Turn allows me to form a duo with Scizor using U-turn gaining a lot of momentum. Swampert is very similar to Gastrodon because both use Earthquake and Toxic to spread status. In my tests, I wasn't able to properly use Swampert. Although it is not passive like Gastrodon, it's not fast and also very susceptible to Toxic, but at least Gastrodon has Recover.
Hazard-remover (1)
Mandibuzz @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 60 Def / 144 SpD / 56 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- Roost
- Defog
- Knock Off
This one is my alternative Deffoger, letting perhaps Scizor use Swords Dance. Foul Play surprisingly causes a lot of damage against physical attackers. Knock Off is very useful in this meta, mainly against those Pokemon that rely on Heavy-Duty Boots and Leftovers. I'm using Defog alongside Roost to allow Mandibuzz to clean the field multiple times. This Pokemon is my main candidate for the sixth slot while Gliscor is not available.
Final Observations
If you have other sets/mons in mind, please share them with me. I would also appreciate it if you tell me which is the best combination of these Pokemon I listed. Thank you for your time, I hope you can help me!
