"...They Fan The Flames... Scattering Ashes To The Wind..."
Wanted to try a rain team as an introduction to VGC reg I. I really like weather teams but this team is basically stopped by Terapagos, Koraidon, and Rillaboom. I'm probably gonna make a new team, but I had fun playing it at a local VG event, so that's why I'm posting here.
Pokepaste link
Teambuilding Process
- The two restricted mons, picked out for their ability to set weather and terrain.
- Some Pokemon I picked to compliment the two restricteds. Shifu for its Aqua Jet and ability to pierce through Protect, and ZA HANDO because I figured it would tank special moves well. Boy, was I right. That thing is FAT. Also, Drain Punch gives it some much-needed recovery.
- The final two members of the team, picked for Prankster Tailwind, Rain Dance, and Taunt, and redirection utility through Follow Me. I was originally going to use something else instead of Ogerpon-W, but I ended up settling with her instead.
The Sets
(Moves/Tera types/items in bold are changes I'm thinking about)
(All EVs are standard, at least from previous regulations)
Wanted to try a rain team as an introduction to VGC reg I. I really like weather teams but this team is basically stopped by Terapagos, Koraidon, and Rillaboom. I'm probably gonna make a new team, but I had fun playing it at a local VG event, so that's why I'm posting here.
Pokepaste link
Teambuilding Process
- The two restricted mons, picked out for their ability to set weather and terrain. - Some Pokemon I picked to compliment the two restricteds. Shifu for its Aqua Jet and ability to pierce through Protect, and ZA HANDO because I figured it would tank special moves well. Boy, was I right. That thing is FAT. Also, Drain Punch gives it some much-needed recovery. - The final two members of the team, picked for Prankster Tailwind, Rain Dance, and Taunt, and redirection utility through Follow Me. I was originally going to use something else instead of Ogerpon-W, but I ended up settling with her instead.The Sets
(Moves/Tera types/items in bold are changes I'm thinking about)
(All EVs are standard, at least from previous regulations)
Kyogre @ Leftovers
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 132 Def / 100 SpA / 12 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
- Water Spout / Hydro Pump
- Origin Pulse / Hydro Pump
- Thunder
- Ice Beam
The primary rain setter on this team and powerhouse of Water-type moves that hit multiple targets. I'm going to admit, Wide Guard from
does put a stop to this set, so I figured I'd replace either Water Spout or Origin Pulse with it. I will most likely be replacing Water Spout due to the fact that it requires high HP to reach its full potential. Thunder and Ice Beam provide BoltBeam coverage. Tera Grass is a defensive Tera type for , although other Pokemon on my team benefit more from Terastallization.
Tornadus @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel / Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 4 SpA / 44 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
- Bleakwind Storm
- Tailwind
- Rain Dance
- Taunt
The secondary rain setter, Tailwind setter, and Taunter of the team, ;tornadus: is my means of Speed Control. I was told that I needed some sort of Speed control. so I figured I'd run this mon more often, even though I see it as kind of a weak link bulk-wise. Prankster provides priority to the latter three moves, allowing
and the rest of the team to potentially move before the likes of 
, which is otherwise a threat. Terastallization is almost never used, as again, other Pokemon on this team can benefit more from it. However, I am thinking about going from Steel to Dark here.
mcnabb (Miraidon) @ Covert Cloak / Choice Specs
Ability: Hadron Engine
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 44 HP / 4 Def / 244 SpA / 12 SpD / 204 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Electro Drift
- Dazzling Gleam
- U-turn / Volt Switch
...Don't ask about the nickname. I'm not sure why Sandwich Lizard has it. I got him from a trade for filling my Pokedex, and now he is a battler for this team. To be honest, I'm thinking about replacing
and , although the latter has bought me some valuable time. Tera Fairy is run for ditto matchups against opposing , especially if another teammate has Terastallized on the opponent's team already. Dazzling Gleam is nice, but I'm noticing that a lot of Pokemon in the tier seem to tank it well, such as 
. I went Cloak over Specs for personal preference because I don't like being locked into a move that could potentially cause a problem for my team, but I'm willing to give it a shot. U-turn is run over Volt Switch for the purpose of switching out against Ground-types.
Susanoo (Ogerpon-Wellspring) (F) @ Wellspring Mask
Ability: Water Absorb
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 212 HP / 84 Atk / 12 Def / 12 SPd / 188 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Follow Me
- Spiky Shield
I was originally going to pick a different Pokemon over
, but I can't remember whether it was 
or something else. Anyway, is my redirector. Ivy Cudgel is STAB, as is Horn Leech, but Horn Leech gives recovery while Ivy Cudgel has OHKOed a Terapagos after Terastallization on one occasion. Spiky Shield is residue damage against attackers who make contact, but both 
Formes may give me trouble.
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unseen Fist
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water / Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- Detect / Coaching / Helping Hand / Rock Tomb
Glass Cannon Shifu. Tera Water was chosen to maximize Surging Strikes and Aqua Jet's damage. I am considering Tera Ghost to block Fake Out and allow
to become immune to STAB Fighting-type moves from . I may replace Detect with something like Coaching, Helping Hand, or Rock Tomb; Coaching and Helping Hand to boost teammates' damage, and Rock Tomb for Speed control. Looking at the recent Reg I analysis uploaded after I participated in the event, I will most likely be changing this Pokemon's EVs, Tera Type, and final move.
Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Quark Drive
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 60 HP / 156 Atk / 20 Def / 252 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Wild Charge
- Heavy Slam
ZA HANDO! AV
is just too damn fat. It can stomach 's and 's Tera Starstorm and Astral Barrage, respectively. Tera Fighting maximizes Drain Punch's damage and healing output, but Ghost-types like the aforementioned and 
are troublesome. Thank goodness I have Heavy Slam! Fake Out is for the first turn, while Wild Charge nukes opposing Water-types that this team might struggle against. Drain Punch also synergizes well with Wild Charge to make up for the recoil damage. The given EV spread boosts ' Attack under Electric Terrain.Threats
/ any other sun setter - Any sun team wrecks this team unless I can KO the other weather setter and keep rain up. does have to be wary about Terastallizing and using Dazzling Gleam. If I can bait out while is out, maybe I could beat it. Until then, this thing is a threat.
- may be FAT, but so is . Notably, its Terastal form nullifies both weather and terrain, which shuts this team down. As long as it is on the field, it is a theat, although it must be wary of Close Combat from and Drain Punch from .
/ 
This thing sucks to play against. is fast and outspeeds my team without Tailwind, and can set Trick Room. However, is my Trick Room control...
- Grassy Surge my beloathed. It replaces Electric Terrain and cancels out Quark Drive. Ugh. I hate this monkey.
And more that I can't think off off the top of my head.
/ any other sun setter - Any sun team wrecks this team unless I can KO the other weather setter and keep rain up. does have to be wary about Terastallizing and using Dazzling Gleam. If I can bait out while is out, maybe I could beat it. Until then, this thing is a threat. - may be FAT, but so is . Notably, its Terastal form nullifies both weather and terrain, which shuts this team down. As long as it is on the field, it is a theat, although it must be wary of Close Combat from and Drain Punch from . / This thing sucks to play against. is fast and outspeeds my team without Tailwind, and can set Trick Room. However, is my Trick Room control... - Grassy Surge my beloathed. It replaces Electric Terrain and cancels out Quark Drive. Ugh. I hate this monkey.And more that I can't think off off the top of my head.
