The basic idea behind this team is to set up and execute a Special Sweep.
It's my first ever team, so please try not to come down too hard on me. By the way, all my Pokemon are male.
1. Drifblim
Ability-Unburden
Item-Sitrus Berry
Ev's-Hp:50, Def:230, SpcDef:230
Nature-Timid
a.Calm Mind
b.Baton Pass
c.Shadow Ball
d.Charge Beam
I use this guy first so he can get in three of four (hopefully) Calm Minds before fainting, then Baton Passing those enhanced Special stats to one of my special sweepers. I was thinking about using Stockpile or Substitute as move number four, but chose Charge Beam in case I have to use him against a steel type or something.
2. Alakazam
Ability-Synchronize
Item-Fist PLate
Ev's-Def:55, Spd:200, SpcAtk:255
Nature-Modest
a.Psychic
b.Reflect
c.Focus Blast
d.Disable
This is one of my special sweepers. I beefed up his speed and special attack so once he's Baton Passed in, he can get in quick and get the job done. However, I included Disable and Reflect just in case he gets locked onto a prolonged battle.
3. Salamence
Ability-Intimidate
Item-Draco Plate
Ev's-Atk:255, Def:45, Spd:100, SpcDef:110
Nature-Adamant
a.Outrage
b.Dragon Claw
c.Areal Ace
d.Aqua Tail
I didn't want all my guys to be special attackers, on the offchance of Blissey or something like that. Outrage and Dragon Claw and Aerial ace are self-Explanatory, but I chose Aqua Tail in case I come up against a Steel type (Fire blast was overlooked so I could have Adamant nature and full Attack Ev's). And Don't worry, I already thought of Empoleon, and I've decided I'll take the risk.
4. Lucario
Ability-Steadfast
Item-Fist Plate
Ev's-Hp:30, Def:100, Spd:140, SpcAtk:140, SpcDef:100
Nature-Modest
a.Aura Sphere
b.Vacuum Wave
c.Flash Cannon
d.Metal Sound
Another Special Sweeper. Aura Sphere and Flash Cannon were Obvious choices, and I threw Vacuum Wave in there because it's Special and it hits first. Metal sound was included in case I come up against a Staller.
5. Sceptile
Ability-Overgrow
Item-Meadow Plate
Ev's-Hp:60, Def:100, Spd:100, SpcAtk:150, SpcDef:100
Nature-Modest
a.Energy Ball
b.Frenzy Plant
c.Detect
d.Giga Drain
Yes, I went there. I sacrificed Sceptile's iconic Leaf Blade for the Special Energy Ball. Detect is in there for, well, detecting. While I was battle testing this team, I actually Detected an Explosion. I know his moves are straight Grass type other than that, but so far I haven't encountered any difficulties with that.
6. Metagross
Ability-Clear Body
Item-Scope Lens
Ev's-Hp:100, Atk:200, Def:100, SpcDef:100
Nature-Adamant
a.Meteor Mash
b.Zen Headbutt
c.Earthquake
d.Giga Impact
This guy's my big bruiser. He knows, of course, Meteor Mash and Zen Headbutt. I went with Earthquake in order to counter Fire and Electric-Type foes. I didn't use Ev's on Speed because I didn't think it'd make much of a difference. I used them on Hp, Def, and SpcDef so he might be a little more like a wall, or at least last longer.
Well, there it is! My first ever Smogon team! I think it's alright, but I'm sure many of you will disagree, and I'm welcome to your comments. Also, if it's customary to use pictures in RMTs, please let me know. Thanks! :D
It's my first ever team, so please try not to come down too hard on me. By the way, all my Pokemon are male.
1. Drifblim
Ability-Unburden
Item-Sitrus Berry
Ev's-Hp:50, Def:230, SpcDef:230
Nature-Timid
a.Calm Mind
b.Baton Pass
c.Shadow Ball
d.Charge Beam
I use this guy first so he can get in three of four (hopefully) Calm Minds before fainting, then Baton Passing those enhanced Special stats to one of my special sweepers. I was thinking about using Stockpile or Substitute as move number four, but chose Charge Beam in case I have to use him against a steel type or something.
2. Alakazam
Ability-Synchronize
Item-Fist PLate
Ev's-Def:55, Spd:200, SpcAtk:255
Nature-Modest
a.Psychic
b.Reflect
c.Focus Blast
d.Disable
This is one of my special sweepers. I beefed up his speed and special attack so once he's Baton Passed in, he can get in quick and get the job done. However, I included Disable and Reflect just in case he gets locked onto a prolonged battle.
3. Salamence
Ability-Intimidate
Item-Draco Plate
Ev's-Atk:255, Def:45, Spd:100, SpcDef:110
Nature-Adamant
a.Outrage
b.Dragon Claw
c.Areal Ace
d.Aqua Tail
I didn't want all my guys to be special attackers, on the offchance of Blissey or something like that. Outrage and Dragon Claw and Aerial ace are self-Explanatory, but I chose Aqua Tail in case I come up against a Steel type (Fire blast was overlooked so I could have Adamant nature and full Attack Ev's). And Don't worry, I already thought of Empoleon, and I've decided I'll take the risk.
4. Lucario
Ability-Steadfast
Item-Fist Plate
Ev's-Hp:30, Def:100, Spd:140, SpcAtk:140, SpcDef:100
Nature-Modest
a.Aura Sphere
b.Vacuum Wave
c.Flash Cannon
d.Metal Sound
Another Special Sweeper. Aura Sphere and Flash Cannon were Obvious choices, and I threw Vacuum Wave in there because it's Special and it hits first. Metal sound was included in case I come up against a Staller.
5. Sceptile
Ability-Overgrow
Item-Meadow Plate
Ev's-Hp:60, Def:100, Spd:100, SpcAtk:150, SpcDef:100
Nature-Modest
a.Energy Ball
b.Frenzy Plant
c.Detect
d.Giga Drain
Yes, I went there. I sacrificed Sceptile's iconic Leaf Blade for the Special Energy Ball. Detect is in there for, well, detecting. While I was battle testing this team, I actually Detected an Explosion. I know his moves are straight Grass type other than that, but so far I haven't encountered any difficulties with that.
6. Metagross
Ability-Clear Body
Item-Scope Lens
Ev's-Hp:100, Atk:200, Def:100, SpcDef:100
Nature-Adamant
a.Meteor Mash
b.Zen Headbutt
c.Earthquake
d.Giga Impact
This guy's my big bruiser. He knows, of course, Meteor Mash and Zen Headbutt. I went with Earthquake in order to counter Fire and Electric-Type foes. I didn't use Ev's on Speed because I didn't think it'd make much of a difference. I used them on Hp, Def, and SpcDef so he might be a little more like a wall, or at least last longer.
Well, there it is! My first ever Smogon team! I think it's alright, but I'm sure many of you will disagree, and I'm welcome to your comments. Also, if it's customary to use pictures in RMTs, please let me know. Thanks! :D
