I wanted to post this team on here because I have been extremely successful with it, and I wanted to see what you guys thought about it. By successful, I mean that I have been involved in at least 50 plus battles with it, and haven't lost once. It should be noted that I do not play on Showdown, I just play 6 vs 6 battles on 3ds. Never played on Showdown. Now, I am not saying that this team cannot be beaten, as I absolutely know that it can (I have come very close to losing on a few occasions, and it's only a matter of time before I lose) In the times that I am close to losing, it is mainly because of the move "Knock Off" (gah.. I hate that move, I think its OP..but thats just my opinion), as well as Pokemon like Infernape. If people don't have those on their teams, I usually beat teams with at least 4 or 5 pokemon left. Anyway, enough talk: let's look at the team.
This is primarily a stall team, and all my pokemon have at least 5 ivs.
Name: Tentacruel
Nature: Bold Nature
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Item: Black Sludge
Moves: Surf, Toxic Spikes, Rapid Spin, Knock Off
Ev Spread:252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Sp Def
Tentacruel is typically my lead, but not always. Toxic Spikes is the go to move, and I usually try to throw 2 of these down (unless I see they have a poison type on their team, then I wait). Tentacruel also serves as my Knock Off user (grr. I hate that move, but I needed to have it), as well as my rapid spinner. I know that Scald is a popular choice because of its chance to burn the opposing team, but I felt like that would conflict with my theme of Toxic. Plus, Surf has a little bit more power. Maybe I should throw on Hydro Pump though? I just like moves being reliable and accurate, but the additional power might be useful?
Name: Dragonite
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Multiscale
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Earthquake, Fire Punch, Roost, Waterfall
EV Spread: 252 HP, 252 Attack, 4 Speed
Dragonite is my versatile pokemon. Not only is he really bulky, but he hits with three different types of moves, ground, fire, and water. Since I don’t have a fire user on my team (can be a weakness of my team) or a water user, Dragonite fills this void nicely. Earthquake helps as well in case my Gliscor is knocked out, and a lot of pokemon are weak to earthquake. I know Outrage is a common choice, as well as Dragon Dance, but those didn't seem to work for me as well as this set. I seem to play against people with a lot of Fairy Pokemon, and Outrage is an easy switch in.. plus I hate leaving my Pokemon vulnerable once he is confused. But, that’s just me.
Name: Chansey
Nature: Bold
Ability: Natural Cure
Item: Eviolite
Moves: Toxic, Soft-Boiled, Seismic Toss, Aromatherapy
EV Spread: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Sp. Def
My huge tank, cleric pokemon. Chansey is extremely effective on my team, and prevents other pokemon teams from trying to do the same thing I do, stall with Toxic etc. The big problem with Chansey is Knock Off's new mechanics, it can really screw Chansey over. Barring Knock Off, Chansey is a huge staple on my team. Ive considered Blissey because of Knock off potentially messing up Chansey, but I have never really used her.. some additional comments on this would be appreciated. Ive heard that Chansey is just so much bulkier. I have also considered putting Sylveon in this position with Heal Bell, Wish, and Hyper Voice.
Name: Gliscor
Nature: Impish
Ability: Poison Heal
Item: Toxic Orb
Moves: Earthquake, Protect, Substitute, Toxic
EV Spread: 244 HP, 40 Def, 224 Speed
Another toxic staller on my team. Toxic and Substitute with Protect are a very effective combo, as Im sure most people are aware. I have toyed with putting Knock Off on Gliscor, but I don’t know what move I would replace. Everything on here is just so usable.. I wish Gliscor had five moves!!! Gliscor is also surprisingly bulky. That ice weakness though!! Gah!! Regardless of that weakness, it is hard to catch Gliscor with that because of the substitute and protect that are typically used.
Name: Aegislash
Nature: Quiet
Ability: Stance Change
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Toxic, Shadow Ball, Sacred Sword, King's Shield
EV Spread: 252 HP, 128 Def, 128 Sp. Def (something like that) (0 speed iv's)
Ive found a mixed Aegislash to be very effective on my team. Aegislash can hit with a special, as well as a physical. One downside to my team is the lack of fighting moves, as Aegislash is the only Pokemon on my team that knows a fighting type move. He is very effective at knocking out those Normal types though, as well as stalling. Because of my stall team mechanics, I threw on Toxic. Toxic is also on here because it is usually a very unexpected move on Aegislash. With Toxic, and King's Shield, Aegislash proves to be another great staller.
Name: Ferrothorn
Nature: Relaxed
Ability: Iron Barbs
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Gyro Ball, Leech Seed, Protect, Stealth Rock
EV spread: 252 HP, 48 Def, 208 Sp. Def
Ferrothorn needs no real introduction as everyone is familiar with him at this point. Ferrothorn is the pokemon that tosses out my Stealth Rock. I used to have Spikes instead, but there are so many Heatrans and Talonflames running rampant in OU, I had to have stealth rock. I know that I can run both, but with leech seed, protect, and all the Toxic pokemon on my team, Ferrothorn helps to stall out as well. I used to prefer Spikes a lot more, and I am still thinking of putting it back on. Power Whip is another choice move on Ferrothorn, but I like Gyroball better since it tends to be more devastating because of how slow Ferrothorn is. He also OHKO’s just about every fairy, as well as taking out ¾ of most speedy pokemon’s health.
Well, that is my team. Like I said, I have seen a LOT of success with this team. That being said, I am very open to suggestions. Again, the weaknesses on my team are going against Pokemon teams that greatly utilize the move Knock Off (Bisharp and Mandibuzz, Im looking at you), as well as multiple fire and fighting type Pokemon such as Infernape. I think a team with a Cleric on their team as well would pose a problem, but ironically I haven’t faced too many. Aside from those weaknesses, this team takes things out! Let me know if you guys see things that could help those weaknesses out, because if there are teams that will beat this one, it will most likely be teams that have those, and I want to try to fill those gaps.
This is primarily a stall team, and all my pokemon have at least 5 ivs.
Name: Tentacruel
Nature: Bold Nature
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Item: Black Sludge
Moves: Surf, Toxic Spikes, Rapid Spin, Knock Off
Ev Spread:252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Sp Def
Tentacruel is typically my lead, but not always. Toxic Spikes is the go to move, and I usually try to throw 2 of these down (unless I see they have a poison type on their team, then I wait). Tentacruel also serves as my Knock Off user (grr. I hate that move, but I needed to have it), as well as my rapid spinner. I know that Scald is a popular choice because of its chance to burn the opposing team, but I felt like that would conflict with my theme of Toxic. Plus, Surf has a little bit more power. Maybe I should throw on Hydro Pump though? I just like moves being reliable and accurate, but the additional power might be useful?
Name: Dragonite
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Multiscale
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Earthquake, Fire Punch, Roost, Waterfall
EV Spread: 252 HP, 252 Attack, 4 Speed
Dragonite is my versatile pokemon. Not only is he really bulky, but he hits with three different types of moves, ground, fire, and water. Since I don’t have a fire user on my team (can be a weakness of my team) or a water user, Dragonite fills this void nicely. Earthquake helps as well in case my Gliscor is knocked out, and a lot of pokemon are weak to earthquake. I know Outrage is a common choice, as well as Dragon Dance, but those didn't seem to work for me as well as this set. I seem to play against people with a lot of Fairy Pokemon, and Outrage is an easy switch in.. plus I hate leaving my Pokemon vulnerable once he is confused. But, that’s just me.
Name: Chansey
Nature: Bold
Ability: Natural Cure
Item: Eviolite
Moves: Toxic, Soft-Boiled, Seismic Toss, Aromatherapy
EV Spread: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Sp. Def
My huge tank, cleric pokemon. Chansey is extremely effective on my team, and prevents other pokemon teams from trying to do the same thing I do, stall with Toxic etc. The big problem with Chansey is Knock Off's new mechanics, it can really screw Chansey over. Barring Knock Off, Chansey is a huge staple on my team. Ive considered Blissey because of Knock off potentially messing up Chansey, but I have never really used her.. some additional comments on this would be appreciated. Ive heard that Chansey is just so much bulkier. I have also considered putting Sylveon in this position with Heal Bell, Wish, and Hyper Voice.
Name: Gliscor
Nature: Impish
Ability: Poison Heal
Item: Toxic Orb
Moves: Earthquake, Protect, Substitute, Toxic
EV Spread: 244 HP, 40 Def, 224 Speed
Another toxic staller on my team. Toxic and Substitute with Protect are a very effective combo, as Im sure most people are aware. I have toyed with putting Knock Off on Gliscor, but I don’t know what move I would replace. Everything on here is just so usable.. I wish Gliscor had five moves!!! Gliscor is also surprisingly bulky. That ice weakness though!! Gah!! Regardless of that weakness, it is hard to catch Gliscor with that because of the substitute and protect that are typically used.
Name: Aegislash
Nature: Quiet
Ability: Stance Change
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Toxic, Shadow Ball, Sacred Sword, King's Shield
EV Spread: 252 HP, 128 Def, 128 Sp. Def (something like that) (0 speed iv's)
Ive found a mixed Aegislash to be very effective on my team. Aegislash can hit with a special, as well as a physical. One downside to my team is the lack of fighting moves, as Aegislash is the only Pokemon on my team that knows a fighting type move. He is very effective at knocking out those Normal types though, as well as stalling. Because of my stall team mechanics, I threw on Toxic. Toxic is also on here because it is usually a very unexpected move on Aegislash. With Toxic, and King's Shield, Aegislash proves to be another great staller.
Name: Ferrothorn
Nature: Relaxed
Ability: Iron Barbs
Item: Leftovers
Moves: Gyro Ball, Leech Seed, Protect, Stealth Rock
EV spread: 252 HP, 48 Def, 208 Sp. Def
Ferrothorn needs no real introduction as everyone is familiar with him at this point. Ferrothorn is the pokemon that tosses out my Stealth Rock. I used to have Spikes instead, but there are so many Heatrans and Talonflames running rampant in OU, I had to have stealth rock. I know that I can run both, but with leech seed, protect, and all the Toxic pokemon on my team, Ferrothorn helps to stall out as well. I used to prefer Spikes a lot more, and I am still thinking of putting it back on. Power Whip is another choice move on Ferrothorn, but I like Gyroball better since it tends to be more devastating because of how slow Ferrothorn is. He also OHKO’s just about every fairy, as well as taking out ¾ of most speedy pokemon’s health.
Well, that is my team. Like I said, I have seen a LOT of success with this team. That being said, I am very open to suggestions. Again, the weaknesses on my team are going against Pokemon teams that greatly utilize the move Knock Off (Bisharp and Mandibuzz, Im looking at you), as well as multiple fire and fighting type Pokemon such as Infernape. I think a team with a Cleric on their team as well would pose a problem, but ironically I haven’t faced too many. Aside from those weaknesses, this team takes things out! Let me know if you guys see things that could help those weaknesses out, because if there are teams that will beat this one, it will most likely be teams that have those, and I want to try to fill those gaps.
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