I am on mobile, so please excuse my lack of pictures.
I was really bored on PS one day, I was thinking about some lower tier mons that could put in work in OU. I went from Rotom-Mow to Slaking, but finally laid eyes on the based panda himself. Pangoro
Pangoro @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Superpower
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Punch/Parting Shot
(Snoop Dogg X Pangoro picture)
This Pokemon is monsterous, few teams have a switch-in. I found this Pokemon to be very appealing due to its ability to counter Mega-Sableye and OHKO it due to scrappy Superpower.
I opted for max attack with choice band to do as much wallbreaking as possible, the speed it to outspend slower things like Sylveon and Clef To OHKO them in a 1v1 situation with Gunk Shot.
Superpower and Knock off are your main two stab moves, generally throw out Knock Off early game to rid opposing mons of their items.
Ice punch And Gunk Shot are the coverage moves here, Ice Punch nails common switch-ins like gliscor, Lando-T. Gunk Shot mostly being used to Destroy any fairy that might want to come in on you.
Another option is Parting Shot, being very useful for Scizor Because it might be able to setup on their lowered offensive stats, but I find ice punch to be overall more useful.
Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Atk / 16 Def / 200 SpD
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
(Sweet Scizor Fanart)
Ahhhh, Bulky SD Scizor, pulling through countless battles. With its ability to check Fairy types for Panda, and uncanny ability to be a complete tank. Mega Scizor can fit onto almost all team styles.
As I said, it pairs almost perfectly with Pangoro, because it can deal with the things Pangoro can't like Mega Gard and Mega Diancie.
This thing check so many threats, and can setup on even more. I'd much rather have you check out the Smogon Analysis then have me explain.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 172 Def / 88 Spe
Bold Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Pain Split
(Picture of Real washing machine)
Rotom is OU's premier defensive pivot due to many things, it's incredible bulk, ability to pressure most leads, gain momentum with volt switch, cripple physical attackers with Willo. The list goes on.
I put Rotom here to hive me a check to things like sand-rush drill, Lando, and switch-in to Heatran.
It also goes very well with Scizor and Pangoro defensively and offensively. The 88 some EVs are to out speed adamant bisharp and breloom.
Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Hidden Power [Fire]
(Latios Picture)
This Pokemon is just great, it provides a switch-in to Volc Pressures Rotom and Lando. And gives Defog support.
The set is simple, hit hard and get rid of hazards. HP fire to hit common switch-ins like Scizor and Ferro.
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 96 HP / 160 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane
Torn-T is about the most slappable Pokemon out there, it pressures so many common things. Also gives me a switch in to Keld(kinda) and serperior, as well as a soft check to Ferro and skarm due to heat wave. Great utility and longevity due to knock off and regenerator respectively. It found a place on my team due to its great typing and SP bulky.
Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 128 HP / 252 Atk / 128 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
(Generic gen 5 Sprite)
TTar is my rocker and my pursuit trapper, Chople berry+Superpower allows TTar to beat mega lop.
TTar also pursuit traps things like lati@s and Gengar that threaten the rest of my team.
ISSUES WITH TEAM: lacks good Keld and Volc switch-in, I also kinda click X vs mana and zard X, Fast offensive electrics like Raikou, mane and Thund give me tons of trouble.
Thanks for reading. Again, I'm on mobile, so don't sue me for not having a colorful post.
If you have any recommendations, please post them in the comments. Bye.
I was really bored on PS one day, I was thinking about some lower tier mons that could put in work in OU. I went from Rotom-Mow to Slaking, but finally laid eyes on the based panda himself. Pangoro
Pangoro @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Superpower
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Punch/Parting Shot
(Snoop Dogg X Pangoro picture)
This Pokemon is monsterous, few teams have a switch-in. I found this Pokemon to be very appealing due to its ability to counter Mega-Sableye and OHKO it due to scrappy Superpower.
I opted for max attack with choice band to do as much wallbreaking as possible, the speed it to outspend slower things like Sylveon and Clef To OHKO them in a 1v1 situation with Gunk Shot.
Superpower and Knock off are your main two stab moves, generally throw out Knock Off early game to rid opposing mons of their items.
Ice punch And Gunk Shot are the coverage moves here, Ice Punch nails common switch-ins like gliscor, Lando-T. Gunk Shot mostly being used to Destroy any fairy that might want to come in on you.
Another option is Parting Shot, being very useful for Scizor Because it might be able to setup on their lowered offensive stats, but I find ice punch to be overall more useful.
Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Atk / 16 Def / 200 SpD
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
(Sweet Scizor Fanart)
Ahhhh, Bulky SD Scizor, pulling through countless battles. With its ability to check Fairy types for Panda, and uncanny ability to be a complete tank. Mega Scizor can fit onto almost all team styles.
As I said, it pairs almost perfectly with Pangoro, because it can deal with the things Pangoro can't like Mega Gard and Mega Diancie.
This thing check so many threats, and can setup on even more. I'd much rather have you check out the Smogon Analysis then have me explain.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 172 Def / 88 Spe
Bold Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Pain Split
(Picture of Real washing machine)
Rotom is OU's premier defensive pivot due to many things, it's incredible bulk, ability to pressure most leads, gain momentum with volt switch, cripple physical attackers with Willo. The list goes on.
I put Rotom here to hive me a check to things like sand-rush drill, Lando, and switch-in to Heatran.
It also goes very well with Scizor and Pangoro defensively and offensively. The 88 some EVs are to out speed adamant bisharp and breloom.
Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Hidden Power [Fire]
(Latios Picture)
This Pokemon is just great, it provides a switch-in to Volc Pressures Rotom and Lando. And gives Defog support.
The set is simple, hit hard and get rid of hazards. HP fire to hit common switch-ins like Scizor and Ferro.
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 96 HP / 160 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane
Torn-T is about the most slappable Pokemon out there, it pressures so many common things. Also gives me a switch in to Keld(kinda) and serperior, as well as a soft check to Ferro and skarm due to heat wave. Great utility and longevity due to knock off and regenerator respectively. It found a place on my team due to its great typing and SP bulky.
Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 128 HP / 252 Atk / 128 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Superpower
(Generic gen 5 Sprite)
TTar is my rocker and my pursuit trapper, Chople berry+Superpower allows TTar to beat mega lop.
TTar also pursuit traps things like lati@s and Gengar that threaten the rest of my team.
ISSUES WITH TEAM: lacks good Keld and Volc switch-in, I also kinda click X vs mana and zard X, Fast offensive electrics like Raikou, mane and Thund give me tons of trouble.
Thanks for reading. Again, I'm on mobile, so don't sue me for not having a colorful post.
If you have any recommendations, please post them in the comments. Bye.
