Because Deoxys-D and Deoxys-S are probably getting banned, I decided to make a new offensive team to prepare for when that happens. (DeoSharp HO was getting old anyway.) This was the result. You all know the rules, constructive criticism only, and no troll comments.
Bulkarona (Volcarona) (M) @ Leftovers | Ability: Flame Body | Shiny: Yes
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Def / 16 SDef | Bold Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Fiery Dance
- Roost
I swear Bulkarona is my favorite set this entire generation. I keep making teams revolving around it. Anyway, the EV spread and Bold nature are so Volcarona can find many opportunities to set up on many OU superstars, including Bisharp, Conkeldurr, Mawile-M, and even Rotom-Wash! Once it's at +2, Volcarona can dish out some solid damage and possibly even sweep, provided its checks and counters are removed by its teammates. From there, I just have to pick between Bug Buzz and Fiery Dance depending on the situation and soon, the entire opposing team will be burned to ashes. Roost can be used to recover any marginal damage Volcarona may end up taking.
Egg Beater (Gothitelle) (M) @ Choice Scarf | Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spd | Bold Nature
- Psyshock
- Trick
- Taunt
- Rest
This Gothitelle is the BANE of all defensive teams. Say a Chansey dares to come in on Volcarona. Well, all I need to do is send in Gothitelle, Trick a Scarf onto Chansey, and either Taunt it, stall it out, or put it out of its misery with Psyshock. Hence the name Egg Beater; it beats Chansey/Blissey, who not only resemble eggs, but hold one themselves. Rest is for healing T-Waves and Toxics from Chansey and stalling Seismic Tosses from Chansey.
Chain Chomp (Garchomp) (M) @ Choice Scarf | Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 Def | Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
ScarfChomp aims to accomplish two simple tasks: revenge killing and removing Volcarona's counters. EQ can be used to easily eliminate Rock-types that otherwise threaten to strike Volcarona down. It can also take out Heatran, who otherwise walls Volcarona to no end. Stone Edge hits Flying-types like Talonflame hard, while also knocking out opposing Volcarona. Outrage is for a nuke of a STAB move and helps take care of Dragon-types, such as Dragonite, Kyurem-B, and non-Scarfed Lati@s, the former of which threatening to wall Volcarona.
HUG ME! (Ferrothorn) (M) @ Leftovers | Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 212 SDef / 48 Def | Relaxed Nature | IVs: 0 Spd
- Leech Seed
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Power Whip
Ferrothorn does a good job at walling many key threats that otherwise threaten the team. It eats up Stone Edges directed at Volcarona, it tanks Thunderbolt for Gyarados, and it helps ease the physical pressure put on Chansey as a special wall. It also serves as a reliable setter as Stealth Rock due to its natural bulk and good defensive typing. Not ONLY that, but it can ALSO serve as a status absorber. Powder moves? Ain't Ferro gun' care. Toxic? Ferro give no shits. Leech Seed can be used for some extra recovery, and Gyro Ball can work wonders with Ferro's sped tier. I really can not say enough good about Ferrothorn, so let's just move on...
Gary Dos (Gyarados) (M) @ Rocky Helmet | Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def | Impish Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Waterfall
- Roar
Gyarados here takes Fire- and Fighting-type attacks for Ferrothorn and Chansey to round out the defensive core. He also provides Water-type coverage for the team and has reliable recovery in Rest. He can also reliably phaze enemies out into Ferrothorn's rocks.
Oh, and it has the "laughs at Talonflame" factor to it. So that's important.
Actual Egg (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite | Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SDef / 8 Def | Calm Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss
Chansey is the ultimate support for the team: it provides Wish and Heal Bell support, it can Toxic multiple enemy targets, and it sponges special hits like a pro. If a physical threat shows up, Ferrothorn or Gyarados can come in and show them who's boss. Seismic Toss is on the set so Chansey isn't total Taunt fodder for Deoxys-S or Sableye.
Bulkarona (Volcarona) (M) @ Leftovers | Ability: Flame Body | Shiny: Yes
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Def / 16 SDef | Bold Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Fiery Dance
- Roost
I swear Bulkarona is my favorite set this entire generation. I keep making teams revolving around it. Anyway, the EV spread and Bold nature are so Volcarona can find many opportunities to set up on many OU superstars, including Bisharp, Conkeldurr, Mawile-M, and even Rotom-Wash! Once it's at +2, Volcarona can dish out some solid damage and possibly even sweep, provided its checks and counters are removed by its teammates. From there, I just have to pick between Bug Buzz and Fiery Dance depending on the situation and soon, the entire opposing team will be burned to ashes. Roost can be used to recover any marginal damage Volcarona may end up taking.
Egg Beater (Gothitelle) (M) @ Choice Scarf | Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spd | Bold Nature
- Psyshock
- Trick
- Taunt
- Rest
This Gothitelle is the BANE of all defensive teams. Say a Chansey dares to come in on Volcarona. Well, all I need to do is send in Gothitelle, Trick a Scarf onto Chansey, and either Taunt it, stall it out, or put it out of its misery with Psyshock. Hence the name Egg Beater; it beats Chansey/Blissey, who not only resemble eggs, but hold one themselves. Rest is for healing T-Waves and Toxics from Chansey and stalling Seismic Tosses from Chansey.
Chain Chomp (Garchomp) (M) @ Choice Scarf | Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 Def | Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
ScarfChomp aims to accomplish two simple tasks: revenge killing and removing Volcarona's counters. EQ can be used to easily eliminate Rock-types that otherwise threaten to strike Volcarona down. It can also take out Heatran, who otherwise walls Volcarona to no end. Stone Edge hits Flying-types like Talonflame hard, while also knocking out opposing Volcarona. Outrage is for a nuke of a STAB move and helps take care of Dragon-types, such as Dragonite, Kyurem-B, and non-Scarfed Lati@s, the former of which threatening to wall Volcarona.
HUG ME! (Ferrothorn) (M) @ Leftovers | Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 248 HP / 212 SDef / 48 Def | Relaxed Nature | IVs: 0 Spd
- Leech Seed
- Stealth Rock
- Gyro Ball
- Power Whip
Ferrothorn does a good job at walling many key threats that otherwise threaten the team. It eats up Stone Edges directed at Volcarona, it tanks Thunderbolt for Gyarados, and it helps ease the physical pressure put on Chansey as a special wall. It also serves as a reliable setter as Stealth Rock due to its natural bulk and good defensive typing. Not ONLY that, but it can ALSO serve as a status absorber. Powder moves? Ain't Ferro gun' care. Toxic? Ferro give no shits. Leech Seed can be used for some extra recovery, and Gyro Ball can work wonders with Ferro's sped tier. I really can not say enough good about Ferrothorn, so let's just move on...
Gary Dos (Gyarados) (M) @ Rocky Helmet | Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def | Impish Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Waterfall
- Roar
Gyarados here takes Fire- and Fighting-type attacks for Ferrothorn and Chansey to round out the defensive core. He also provides Water-type coverage for the team and has reliable recovery in Rest. He can also reliably phaze enemies out into Ferrothorn's rocks.
Oh, and it has the "laughs at Talonflame" factor to it. So that's important.
Actual Egg (Chansey) (F) @ Eviolite | Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SDef / 8 Def | Calm Nature
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss
Chansey is the ultimate support for the team: it provides Wish and Heal Bell support, it can Toxic multiple enemy targets, and it sponges special hits like a pro. If a physical threat shows up, Ferrothorn or Gyarados can come in and show them who's boss. Seismic Toss is on the set so Chansey isn't total Taunt fodder for Deoxys-S or Sableye.
