Okay, first of all, I've started playing Pokemon competetively at the end of 5th gen and I think I'm not that bad. But I'm really struggling with teambuilding and can't figure out what the problem is. This team here was supposed to be a sticky web offense team, something I definitely wanted to try out:
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Spore
- Magic Coat
First of all Smeargle as my main lead, set explains itself. I like to run spore over dark void cause I know my luck. Magic Coat is there to prevent smeargle from being taunted which I think is more important than running taunt myself for this set.
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis
As I run spore on my smeargle grass types can be a problem to prevent my smeargle from setting up (especially breloom with bullet seed as it hits through focus sash) so I decided to put Venusaur as a kind of leadsupport to deal with these things. It's a standard offensive Mega Venusaur Set which has a good coverage against all types of grass types, HP Fire certainly needed for Ferrothorn. And Mega Venusaur has just a really great typing + ability to check many threats in OU.
Mamoswine @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 80 HP / 220 Atk / 32 SpD / 176 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
As the team focusses on the use of sticky web the ones who are not affected by it are Levitaters or Flying Types. Therefore I thought a good priority Ice Shard would help me to deal with threats like Landorus, Thundurus, Lati and stuff like that. I also like to run an assault vest set as it is very unexpected and with the ev spread able to live for example a focus blast from thundurus from full HP. Apart from that Mamoswine is a huge offensive threat and benefits well from sticky web support. In case I'm not able to keep sticky web up the speed investment is just enough to outspeed adamant Breloom and Bisharp.
Thundurus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 76 Atk / 180 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Superpower
Thundurus is mainly there to hit hard and put pressure on the enemy team. Alongside with Venusaur there are no water-types left uncovered to threaten Mamoswine and priority T-Wave is always a good option to prevent an enemy from sweeping. I chose HP Flying over HP Ice as I already have a very potent user of ice-type attacks in Mamoswine and it's a good way to be able to deal better with opposing Mega Venusaurs. Finally I chose Super Power over Focus Blast to be able to better damage Chansey and T-Tar.
Azumarill @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Play Rough
- Belly Drum
In order to round up my offensive coverage I found water and fairy STAB attacks really useful. Azumarill also benefits from sticky web and is a huge offensive threat while still able to take hits with it's great typing. My team looked kinda weak to Bisharp and Azumarill cures that weakness decently enough and checks many other threats like Charizard or Excadrill.
Excadrill @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
Finally in my last spot I went for scarfed Drill as it is a decent option to revenge Talonflame and also provides Spin Support to eventually save Thundurus or keep Smeargles Sash intact.
As I said before I think my team isn't that bad, anyways I'm using it on Showdown and it doesn't really seem to work out for me. I considered to maybe put Bisharp on the team as well just to prevent opposing Latis from using defog. But I hope you guys are able to tell me what the problem with my team is and how I can improve it. Hoping to hear some constructive criticism and can't wait to hear your oppinions!
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Spore
- Magic Coat
First of all Smeargle as my main lead, set explains itself. I like to run spore over dark void cause I know my luck. Magic Coat is there to prevent smeargle from being taunted which I think is more important than running taunt myself for this set.
Venusaur @ Venusaurite
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis
As I run spore on my smeargle grass types can be a problem to prevent my smeargle from setting up (especially breloom with bullet seed as it hits through focus sash) so I decided to put Venusaur as a kind of leadsupport to deal with these things. It's a standard offensive Mega Venusaur Set which has a good coverage against all types of grass types, HP Fire certainly needed for Ferrothorn. And Mega Venusaur has just a really great typing + ability to check many threats in OU.
Mamoswine @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 80 HP / 220 Atk / 32 SpD / 176 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
As the team focusses on the use of sticky web the ones who are not affected by it are Levitaters or Flying Types. Therefore I thought a good priority Ice Shard would help me to deal with threats like Landorus, Thundurus, Lati and stuff like that. I also like to run an assault vest set as it is very unexpected and with the ev spread able to live for example a focus blast from thundurus from full HP. Apart from that Mamoswine is a huge offensive threat and benefits well from sticky web support. In case I'm not able to keep sticky web up the speed investment is just enough to outspeed adamant Breloom and Bisharp.
Thundurus (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 76 Atk / 180 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Superpower
Thundurus is mainly there to hit hard and put pressure on the enemy team. Alongside with Venusaur there are no water-types left uncovered to threaten Mamoswine and priority T-Wave is always a good option to prevent an enemy from sweeping. I chose HP Flying over HP Ice as I already have a very potent user of ice-type attacks in Mamoswine and it's a good way to be able to deal better with opposing Mega Venusaurs. Finally I chose Super Power over Focus Blast to be able to better damage Chansey and T-Tar.
Azumarill @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Play Rough
- Belly Drum
In order to round up my offensive coverage I found water and fairy STAB attacks really useful. Azumarill also benefits from sticky web and is a huge offensive threat while still able to take hits with it's great typing. My team looked kinda weak to Bisharp and Azumarill cures that weakness decently enough and checks many other threats like Charizard or Excadrill.
Excadrill @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
Finally in my last spot I went for scarfed Drill as it is a decent option to revenge Talonflame and also provides Spin Support to eventually save Thundurus or keep Smeargles Sash intact.
As I said before I think my team isn't that bad, anyways I'm using it on Showdown and it doesn't really seem to work out for me. I considered to maybe put Bisharp on the team as well just to prevent opposing Latis from using defog. But I hope you guys are able to tell me what the problem with my team is and how I can improve it. Hoping to hear some constructive criticism and can't wait to hear your oppinions!
