Hi there,
I decided to build my sand team. I would say it isn't bad, but it seems it needs some changes...
First I decided to run T-tar, another ability-opener of sandstorm is only Hippowdon, but I don't like him so much, also T-tar gets nice boost to Sp.Def thanks to his rock-type and sandstorm.
Then I choosed Garchomp, it is awesome Pokémon and he was uber for a long time, but now, he's not! He outruns everything under 102 Base Speed (Landorus, Salamence, Hydreigon), which is awesome...
Then came Jellicent to join my party. He's cool, he can take fighting and water attacks instead of T-tar and his Taunt and Wisp are extremely useful.
My next choice was Tentacruel. I choosed him because he has access to Rapid Spin and Toxic Spikes aren't also bad. Also, like Jellicent, Tentacruel can take fighting and water attacks instead of T-tar and grass attacks are normal damage.
Then I decided to run Lucario. I like to have at least one prio-attacker in my team, in this team it is Lucario. He has really cool attack and access to Swords Dance, what makes him stronger.
Finally I decided to choose some Special Attacker. Gengar would be also good, but I like Alakazam for that Speed, which outruns Starmie. It can help in many situations.
My team wasn't bad, but I decided to make it better and I would say, Slowbro works perfectly. Only bad think I see here is he don't have access to Taunt and also the main thing - he isn't immune to Rapid Spin.
But he has awesome ability making him good defender and in combination with his awesome stats he is great.
Tyranitar @Choice Band
Sandstream
Careful 252 HP 76 Atk 180 Sp.Def
-Crunch
-Pursuit
-Superpower
-Stealth Rock
Crunch is here because it is his main STAB, it can hit so hard. Pursuit for Ninetaleses and Politoeds, when they're cowardly running.
Superpower is for his family (another T-tars) and also for welcome Blissey and Ferrothorn.
Stealth Rock is here, because I don't have any other chance to set up Stealth Rock, so it's T-tar's job.
Garchomp @Choice Scarf
Sand Veil/Rough Skin
Jolly 4 HP 252 Atk 252 Spe
-Outrage
-Dragon Claw
-Stone Edge/Fire Fang
-Earthquake
Choice Scarf instead of Choice Band, it can be surprise for opponent and it can kill many Pokémon, where opponent thinks, they will be faster.
Non-Scarfed Starmie, +1 DD Dragonite, Terrakion, Alakazam, Salamence, Gengar... they're all gonna to die, because they're slowlier than Garchomp.
Outrage is his strongest move, but it locks him in using it, so there's also Dragon Claw, when I suggest opponent will switch to Steel-type Pokémon or something like that.
Stone Edge is there for Volcanrona and others, but I would say Fire Fang would be also good, I am not sure, but I expect you will say Stone Edge is better.
Earthquake is his another STAB, also powerful!
Forretress @Leftovers
Sturdy
Bold 252 HP 252 Def 4 Sp.Def
-Stealth Rock
-Spikes
-Rapid Spin
-Volt Switch
Celebi @Leftovers
Natural Cure
Bold 252 HP 252 Def 4 Sp.Def
-Giga Drain
-Psychic
-Recover
-Thunder Wave
Lucario @Life Orb
Inner Focus
Adamant 4 HP 252 Atk 252 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Close Combat
-Extreme Speed
-Crunch
I wasn't sure about Lucario, Scizor and Kabutops can be great as well, but who is the best? Lucario is almost everytimes killed by OHKO, but he is so powerful, Close Combat can for example take down Skarmory!
So, Swords Dance is here for unusual cases, when I can use it and survive.
Close Combat is his strongest STAB, which reaches awesome 180 base power after STAB boost.
Extreme Speed is useful priority move with average 80 base power, so it's great move, it can take down almost every sweeper, who doesn't resist it.
Crunch is here for bulky ghost Pokés. Bullet Punch might be better, but then can Jellicent easily stop me. In this way can Gengar stop me, but I can still switch without losing game.
Alakazam Life Orb/Focus Sash
Magic Guard
Timid 4 HP 252 Sp. Atk 252 Spe
-Psychic
-Shadow Ball
-Energy Ball
-Focus Blast
Here is my Alakazam, I think Life Orb is better than Focus Sash, but I might be wrong. He doesn't get recoil damage thanks to Magic Guard, which is awesome. Magic Guard also prevents Spikes and Stealth Rocks from hurting Alakazam.
Psychic is here as his main STAB and strongest move. There was Substite over Shadow Ball, but I find out Shadow Ball is better, it can be useful against for example Starmie or other Alakazam.
Energy Ball is here for Water and Ground types, it is usualy unpredicted and pretty awesome.
Focus Blast is here for steel Pokémon, who resist all other Alakazam's moves.
I hope you enjoyed my team, so please rate it!
Thanks
I decided to build my sand team. I would say it isn't bad, but it seems it needs some changes...
First I decided to run T-tar, another ability-opener of sandstorm is only Hippowdon, but I don't like him so much, also T-tar gets nice boost to Sp.Def thanks to his rock-type and sandstorm.
Then I choosed Garchomp, it is awesome Pokémon and he was uber for a long time, but now, he's not! He outruns everything under 102 Base Speed (Landorus, Salamence, Hydreigon), which is awesome...
Then came Jellicent to join my party. He's cool, he can take fighting and water attacks instead of T-tar and his Taunt and Wisp are extremely useful.
My next choice was Tentacruel. I choosed him because he has access to Rapid Spin and Toxic Spikes aren't also bad. Also, like Jellicent, Tentacruel can take fighting and water attacks instead of T-tar and grass attacks are normal damage.
Then I decided to run Lucario. I like to have at least one prio-attacker in my team, in this team it is Lucario. He has really cool attack and access to Swords Dance, what makes him stronger.
Finally I decided to choose some Special Attacker. Gengar would be also good, but I like Alakazam for that Speed, which outruns Starmie. It can help in many situations.
My team wasn't bad, but I decided to make it better and I would say, Slowbro works perfectly. Only bad think I see here is he don't have access to Taunt and also the main thing - he isn't immune to Rapid Spin.
But he has awesome ability making him good defender and in combination with his awesome stats he is great.
Tyranitar @Choice Band
Sandstream
Careful 252 HP 76 Atk 180 Sp.Def
-Crunch
-Pursuit
-Superpower
-Stealth Rock
Crunch is here because it is his main STAB, it can hit so hard. Pursuit for Ninetaleses and Politoeds, when they're cowardly running.
Superpower is for his family (another T-tars) and also for welcome Blissey and Ferrothorn.
Stealth Rock is here, because I don't have any other chance to set up Stealth Rock, so it's T-tar's job.
Garchomp @Choice Scarf
Sand Veil/Rough Skin
Jolly 4 HP 252 Atk 252 Spe
-Outrage
-Dragon Claw
-Stone Edge/Fire Fang
-Earthquake
Choice Scarf instead of Choice Band, it can be surprise for opponent and it can kill many Pokémon, where opponent thinks, they will be faster.
Non-Scarfed Starmie, +1 DD Dragonite, Terrakion, Alakazam, Salamence, Gengar... they're all gonna to die, because they're slowlier than Garchomp.
Outrage is his strongest move, but it locks him in using it, so there's also Dragon Claw, when I suggest opponent will switch to Steel-type Pokémon or something like that.
Stone Edge is there for Volcanrona and others, but I would say Fire Fang would be also good, I am not sure, but I expect you will say Stone Edge is better.
Earthquake is his another STAB, also powerful!
Forretress @Leftovers
Sturdy
Bold 252 HP 252 Def 4 Sp.Def
-Stealth Rock
-Spikes
-Rapid Spin
-Volt Switch
Celebi @Leftovers
Natural Cure
Bold 252 HP 252 Def 4 Sp.Def
-Giga Drain
-Psychic
-Recover
-Thunder Wave
Lucario @Life Orb
Inner Focus
Adamant 4 HP 252 Atk 252 Spe
-Swords Dance
-Close Combat
-Extreme Speed
-Crunch
I wasn't sure about Lucario, Scizor and Kabutops can be great as well, but who is the best? Lucario is almost everytimes killed by OHKO, but he is so powerful, Close Combat can for example take down Skarmory!
So, Swords Dance is here for unusual cases, when I can use it and survive.
Close Combat is his strongest STAB, which reaches awesome 180 base power after STAB boost.
Extreme Speed is useful priority move with average 80 base power, so it's great move, it can take down almost every sweeper, who doesn't resist it.
Crunch is here for bulky ghost Pokés. Bullet Punch might be better, but then can Jellicent easily stop me. In this way can Gengar stop me, but I can still switch without losing game.
Alakazam Life Orb/Focus Sash
Magic Guard
Timid 4 HP 252 Sp. Atk 252 Spe
-Psychic
-Shadow Ball
-Energy Ball
-Focus Blast
Here is my Alakazam, I think Life Orb is better than Focus Sash, but I might be wrong. He doesn't get recoil damage thanks to Magic Guard, which is awesome. Magic Guard also prevents Spikes and Stealth Rocks from hurting Alakazam.
Psychic is here as his main STAB and strongest move. There was Substite over Shadow Ball, but I find out Shadow Ball is better, it can be useful against for example Starmie or other Alakazam.
Energy Ball is here for Water and Ground types, it is usualy unpredicted and pretty awesome.
Focus Blast is here for steel Pokémon, who resist all other Alakazam's moves.
I hope you enjoyed my team, so please rate it!
Thanks
