Hello there. First off this is my first ever post on Smogon forums so if I am doing something wrong please just let me know.
Notes: This team is supposed to be a dragon team and I will not be replacing any of my dragons for non dragons only dragons that are better/serve a better role for the team. I only plan on changing the mega.
The Team
Salamence @ Life Orb
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
I picked Salamnce because it is a powerful set-up sweeper and very useful at its role in the team. Moxie provides an easy way to increase attack and with 1 or 2 dragon dances I can sweep almost anything. Azumarill can be trouble along with Rotom-W and Ferrothorn. Unfortunately life orb damage does prevent it from sweeping if the opponent has priority and the stealth rocks.
Dragonite @ Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 216 HP / 100 Atk / 192 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Punch
I chose Dragonite due to his ability to act as a Tank/Sponge while still being able to hit hard with super effective hits. In addition Extreme Speed is my only priority move however it is one of the best in the game out prioritizing anything other than protect. Multiscsale is incredible as it allows him to sponge hits that never would be possible for the rest of the dragons on the team. There EV spread is slightly different from the standard bulky roost set opting for more power than special defense.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Poison Jab
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Crunch
I chose ScarfChomp as it provides the key role of revenge killer and sweeper. Most people don't expect scarf anymore and are unprepared for the speed it has. Being able to outspeed anything that isn’t scarfed or at +1(or more). I run Crunch over fire fang so that I can hit Psychic types although I might change it considering Ferrothorn has been walling me. Poison Jab is really good because it can kill Fairies without trouble.
Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 20 Atk / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
Mild Nature
- Fusion Bolt
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Outrage
I chose Kyurem-Black as it is one of the strongest mixed-attackers in OU in terms of dragons. However he doesn’t exactly hit too hard on either side without sacrificing speed which is important. In addition like Salamance my other life orb dragon stealth rocks really hurt. However he provides coverage that the rest of the team doesn't have most notably against Bulky water-types with Fusion Bolt.
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 112 Def / 148 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
I chose Ferrothorn to be the wall of the team. His excellent typing allows him to take care of most of the counters to my dragons (Wish Sylveon with Physical investment is annoying though.) He is a good lead thanks to stealth rocks and can survive incredibly long with Leech Seed. It is a rather standard set and it acts well as glue to keep the team together and prevent the opponent from gaining too much momentum. Also he can go in on enemy Ferrothorn and force them to switch out.
Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
OR
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Earthquake
both serve about the same purpose as setup mega sweeper. The difference is the moves and the bulk. In addition mega-Pinsir has a very bad typing making rocks very deadly (Making 4/6 members of the team weak to them) considering that there is no way to remove them only try to stop the pokemon from setting up hazards first. I am considering having Mega-Diancie take the place of one of them however all it adds coverage wise is fairy unless I get rid of Earth power or Diamond storm (My Diancie is the rock polish sweep build). Right now I don't know what I want to have as my mega and that is the main reason for this thread is to find a mega for this team. Gyarados and Pinsir work however they are really just placeholders. Also Pinsir has priority.
(Notes for Haxiom: 1. How do I make dropdowns? 2. How do I make the pokemon move like I see in other posts. I used pictures from google images however I would like to know where to get the GIFs? for the moving pokemon.)
Notes: This team is supposed to be a dragon team and I will not be replacing any of my dragons for non dragons only dragons that are better/serve a better role for the team. I only plan on changing the mega.
The Team
Salamence @ Life Orb
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
I picked Salamnce because it is a powerful set-up sweeper and very useful at its role in the team. Moxie provides an easy way to increase attack and with 1 or 2 dragon dances I can sweep almost anything. Azumarill can be trouble along with Rotom-W and Ferrothorn. Unfortunately life orb damage does prevent it from sweeping if the opponent has priority and the stealth rocks.
Dragonite @ Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 216 HP / 100 Atk / 192 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Punch
I chose Dragonite due to his ability to act as a Tank/Sponge while still being able to hit hard with super effective hits. In addition Extreme Speed is my only priority move however it is one of the best in the game out prioritizing anything other than protect. Multiscsale is incredible as it allows him to sponge hits that never would be possible for the rest of the dragons on the team. There EV spread is slightly different from the standard bulky roost set opting for more power than special defense.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Poison Jab
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Crunch
I chose ScarfChomp as it provides the key role of revenge killer and sweeper. Most people don't expect scarf anymore and are unprepared for the speed it has. Being able to outspeed anything that isn’t scarfed or at +1(or more). I run Crunch over fire fang so that I can hit Psychic types although I might change it considering Ferrothorn has been walling me. Poison Jab is really good because it can kill Fairies without trouble.
Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 20 Atk / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
Mild Nature
- Fusion Bolt
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Outrage
I chose Kyurem-Black as it is one of the strongest mixed-attackers in OU in terms of dragons. However he doesn’t exactly hit too hard on either side without sacrificing speed which is important. In addition like Salamance my other life orb dragon stealth rocks really hurt. However he provides coverage that the rest of the team doesn't have most notably against Bulky water-types with Fusion Bolt.
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 112 Def / 148 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
I chose Ferrothorn to be the wall of the team. His excellent typing allows him to take care of most of the counters to my dragons (Wish Sylveon with Physical investment is annoying though.) He is a good lead thanks to stealth rocks and can survive incredibly long with Leech Seed. It is a rather standard set and it acts well as glue to keep the team together and prevent the opponent from gaining too much momentum. Also he can go in on enemy Ferrothorn and force them to switch out.
Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
OR
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Earthquake
both serve about the same purpose as setup mega sweeper. The difference is the moves and the bulk. In addition mega-Pinsir has a very bad typing making rocks very deadly (Making 4/6 members of the team weak to them) considering that there is no way to remove them only try to stop the pokemon from setting up hazards first. I am considering having Mega-Diancie take the place of one of them however all it adds coverage wise is fairy unless I get rid of Earth power or Diamond storm (My Diancie is the rock polish sweep build). Right now I don't know what I want to have as my mega and that is the main reason for this thread is to find a mega for this team. Gyarados and Pinsir work however they are really just placeholders. Also Pinsir has priority.
(Notes for Haxiom: 1. How do I make dropdowns? 2. How do I make the pokemon move like I see in other posts. I used pictures from google images however I would like to know where to get the GIFs? for the moving pokemon.)
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