So I've recently started playing shoddybattle again, as I'm bored out of my skull. So this is my new team that I've created for my return and so far it has proven to be a somewhat decent team (it actually might be better if I wasn't so stupid, or it might be bad and I'm just delusional). So here it is:
Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP/ 6 Atk/ 252 Def
Nature: Impish
- Avalanche
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Waterfall
My starter. The problem I've been having is that almost every starter I've faced so far is Brozong, and for some reason manages to out speed me. Other than that, he can handle mostly any starter, and is a great wall.
Tyranitar @ Lum Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Jolly
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
My main sweeper. Lum Berry over Leftovers/Life Orb because I'm tired of all the Paralysis and Sleep.
Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Sp.Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
My special sweeper. I'm thinking of switching over to Life Orb/Expert Belt, Black Sludge was mainly a filler. HP Ice over Hypnosis for my lack of Ice-type attacks.
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP/ 104 Spd/ 152 Sp.Def
Nature: Calm
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Nasty Plot
- Roost
My weird little wall. It can take special type attacks relatively well, and can dish out mad amounts of damage.
Heracross @ Expert Belt
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 6 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Close Combat
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
Standard Heracross set, aside from the Expert Belt. I chose Expert Belt over Choice Band/Scarf because I believe Heracross' versatility is one of his assets (which is lost with Choice), and I don't think Life Orb/Flame Orb will work that nicely without some sort of support. Plus it makes my opponent ponder about Heracross' item.
Metagross @ Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP/ 244 Atk/ 12 Def
Nature: Adamant
- Bullet Punch
- Meteor Mash
- Explosion
- Earthquake
CB Metagross, fairly standard. More of a filler Pokemon than anything, I'd really like to find a better Pokemon that would suit my team better.
So far I've found that my team can't handle Dragon-types very well, as well as having a real tough time handling Metagross. I was thinking of changing Metagross for Weavile, but I want to hear your suggestions. Also because for some reason Bronzong outspeeds Swampert, I'd like a better EV spread so it doesn't happen again (or at least know what Brozong people are using). Criticism is welcome, I don't really care if you go down hard on my team, I'm no Pokemon Master (despite what my resume says =P).
Swampert @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP/ 6 Atk/ 252 Def
Nature: Impish
- Avalanche
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Waterfall
My starter. The problem I've been having is that almost every starter I've faced so far is Brozong, and for some reason manages to out speed me. Other than that, he can handle mostly any starter, and is a great wall.
Tyranitar @ Lum Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Jolly
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
My main sweeper. Lum Berry over Leftovers/Life Orb because I'm tired of all the Paralysis and Sleep.
Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP/ 252 Sp.Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Timid
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
My special sweeper. I'm thinking of switching over to Life Orb/Expert Belt, Black Sludge was mainly a filler. HP Ice over Hypnosis for my lack of Ice-type attacks.
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP/ 104 Spd/ 152 Sp.Def
Nature: Calm
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Nasty Plot
- Roost
My weird little wall. It can take special type attacks relatively well, and can dish out mad amounts of damage.
Heracross @ Expert Belt
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 6 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 Spd
Nature: Adamant
- Close Combat
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
Standard Heracross set, aside from the Expert Belt. I chose Expert Belt over Choice Band/Scarf because I believe Heracross' versatility is one of his assets (which is lost with Choice), and I don't think Life Orb/Flame Orb will work that nicely without some sort of support. Plus it makes my opponent ponder about Heracross' item.
Metagross @ Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP/ 244 Atk/ 12 Def
Nature: Adamant
- Bullet Punch
- Meteor Mash
- Explosion
- Earthquake
CB Metagross, fairly standard. More of a filler Pokemon than anything, I'd really like to find a better Pokemon that would suit my team better.
So far I've found that my team can't handle Dragon-types very well, as well as having a real tough time handling Metagross. I was thinking of changing Metagross for Weavile, but I want to hear your suggestions. Also because for some reason Bronzong outspeeds Swampert, I'd like a better EV spread so it doesn't happen again (or at least know what Brozong people are using). Criticism is welcome, I don't really care if you go down hard on my team, I'm no Pokemon Master (despite what my resume says =P).