This team is designed to annoy the opponent by crippling them with paralysis and then sweeping them with a pair of powerful sweepers. This is my first RMT so any help would be appreciated!
1. Klefki @ Big Root
Relaxed, Prankster
252 HP, 252 def, 4 SDef
-Foul Play
-Draining Kiss
-Thunder Wave
-Toxic
Just a pretty standard set designed designed to induce paralysis on the opponents with toxic to hit any ground Pokemon that come into play. I used big root instead of other popular items to increase the return from draining kiss to my way to regain HP.
2. Meowstic (Male) @ Light Clay
Bold, Prankster
252 HP, 208 def, 48 SDef
-Psyshock
-Reflect
-Light Screen
-Thunder Wave
Much like Klefki, Meowstic is designed to paralyze opponents while also setting up Reflect and Light Screen to help out my sweepers later on. I chose psyshock over psychic to take out any special walls that may switch in.
3. Dugtrio @ Focus Sash
Jolly, Arena Trap
252 att, 252 spe, 4 def
-Earthquake
-Sucker Punch
-Reversal
-Protect
The revenge killer of my team. He is running a jolly nature over adamant to out speed more threats as he can 2HKO many Pokemon that are weak to him regardless. Earthquake is used as STAB with Sucker Punch as priority. Reversal for when he has been left with 1 HP and protect to help predict for a possible switch in.
4. Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Jolly, Intimidate -> Mold Breaker
252 att, 252 spe, 4 def
-Waterfall
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
-Dragon Dance
I chose Gyarados as my physical sweeper for his ability to use dragon dance and provide great coverage with his moveset. Waterfall was chosen for STAB, Earthquake for its power and coverage, stone edge to help with grass/flying types that pose a threat to my team, and dragon dance for obvious reasons. When allowed to set up, not much will get in his way.
5. Gothitelle @ Choice Specs/Life Orb
Quiet, Shadow Tag
252 SAtt, 208 def, 48, SDef
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Energy Ball
-Psyshock/Thunder Wave
I chose Gothitelle as my special sweeper for her ability, Shadow Tag. Like with Dugtrio, I can trap an opponent in and easily take it out. Psychic, Thunderbolt, and Energy Ball provide great power and coverage. The last move I am struggling to decide on though. I don't know if I want to run a choice specs set and use Psyshock or use life orb and have Thunder Wave to Paralyze and remaining opponents late in the game. Any ideas would be very helpful.
6. Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Sassy, Iron Barbs
252 HP, 208 def, 48 SDef
-Gyro Ball
-Leech Seed
-Protect
-Thunder Wave
I am using a balanced wall set on Ferrothorn because he is my only true wall. I chose him because he resists most major weaknesses that my two sweepers may face. Leftovers and Leech Seed are used to have constant HP regain with protect being used to help boost that. Gyro Ball is for any taunt users while taking out any pesky fairies that my opponent may have.
As I said before, this is my first RMT so any help would be great! I am open to any changes as long as they keep the focus on paralyzing my opponent.
After discovering several weaknesses in this team I decided to make some major changes. So far it has helped for the better!
1. Jolteon @ Focus Sash
Hasty, Volt Absorb
252 SAtt, 252 Spe, 4 SDef
-Thunderbolt
-Thunder Wave
-Volt Switch
-Substitute
Jolteon is serving as my revenge killer replacement for Dugtrio. While his coverage isn't nearly as good he also acts as a speed T-Waver should Klefki get knocked out early. Thunderbolt is used as STAB with Volt Switch to get him out of trouble. I am looking for a replacement for Substitute but haven't come up with anything valuable. Right now it is being used when I can predict a switch.
2. Togekiss @ Razor Fang
Modest, Serene Grace
252 SDef, 252 HP, 4 SAtt
-Air Slash
-Flamethrower
-Thunder Wave
-Roost
Togekiss is replacing Gothitelle as a ParaFlinch special attacker. It has great bulk and, with razor fang, can cause flinching a vast majority of the time with Air Slash and if they are paralyzed, can almost guarantee that they will not be able to attack. I chose Flamethrower over Aura Sphere because of my major problem with Ferrothorn. This allows me to knock it out very easily. Thunder Wave is used to paralyze anyone not yet paralyzed with Roost for HP regain. He had been a valuable asset to my team tearing through opposing Pokemon, if he even needs to step foot in the match.
3. Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Relaxed, Liquid Ooze
252 HP, 252 Def, 4 SDef
-Scald
-Rapid Spin
-Acid Spray
-Barrier
After trying out the Aggron mentioned in the first comment below, I realized that I had a huge weakness to hazards. I chose the bulky Tentacruel as my spinner. He not only acts as a spinner but also as a check for the threat in Ferrothorn with his ability Liquid Ooze. Scald is used as STAB and to burn anyone that cannot be hit with paralysis. Both burns and paralysis are more important to my team so I have no use for Toxic which is why I chose Acid Spray. I am looking to replace Barrier on this set as it is merely a filler to gain a boost in Defense.
So far this team has been much more effective than the previous one. My biggest threats are generally stalls but Togekiss tends to handle a majority of them. If anyone has any tips they would be greatly appreciated!
1. Klefki @ Big Root
Relaxed, Prankster
252 HP, 252 def, 4 SDef
-Foul Play
-Draining Kiss
-Thunder Wave
-Toxic
Just a pretty standard set designed designed to induce paralysis on the opponents with toxic to hit any ground Pokemon that come into play. I used big root instead of other popular items to increase the return from draining kiss to my way to regain HP.
Bold, Prankster
252 HP, 208 def, 48 SDef
-Psyshock
-Reflect
-Light Screen
-Thunder Wave
Much like Klefki, Meowstic is designed to paralyze opponents while also setting up Reflect and Light Screen to help out my sweepers later on. I chose psyshock over psychic to take out any special walls that may switch in.
Jolly, Arena Trap
252 att, 252 spe, 4 def
-Earthquake
-Sucker Punch
-Reversal
-Protect
The revenge killer of my team. He is running a jolly nature over adamant to out speed more threats as he can 2HKO many Pokemon that are weak to him regardless. Earthquake is used as STAB with Sucker Punch as priority. Reversal for when he has been left with 1 HP and protect to help predict for a possible switch in.
4. Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Jolly, Intimidate -> Mold Breaker
252 att, 252 spe, 4 def
-Waterfall
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
-Dragon Dance
I chose Gyarados as my physical sweeper for his ability to use dragon dance and provide great coverage with his moveset. Waterfall was chosen for STAB, Earthquake for its power and coverage, stone edge to help with grass/flying types that pose a threat to my team, and dragon dance for obvious reasons. When allowed to set up, not much will get in his way.
Quiet, Shadow Tag
252 SAtt, 208 def, 48, SDef
-Psychic
-Thunderbolt
-Energy Ball
-Psyshock/Thunder Wave
I chose Gothitelle as my special sweeper for her ability, Shadow Tag. Like with Dugtrio, I can trap an opponent in and easily take it out. Psychic, Thunderbolt, and Energy Ball provide great power and coverage. The last move I am struggling to decide on though. I don't know if I want to run a choice specs set and use Psyshock or use life orb and have Thunder Wave to Paralyze and remaining opponents late in the game. Any ideas would be very helpful.
6. Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Sassy, Iron Barbs
252 HP, 208 def, 48 SDef
-Gyro Ball
-Leech Seed
-Protect
-Thunder Wave
I am using a balanced wall set on Ferrothorn because he is my only true wall. I chose him because he resists most major weaknesses that my two sweepers may face. Leftovers and Leech Seed are used to have constant HP regain with protect being used to help boost that. Gyro Ball is for any taunt users while taking out any pesky fairies that my opponent may have.
As I said before, this is my first RMT so any help would be great! I am open to any changes as long as they keep the focus on paralyzing my opponent.
After discovering several weaknesses in this team I decided to make some major changes. So far it has helped for the better!
1. Jolteon @ Focus Sash
Hasty, Volt Absorb
252 SAtt, 252 Spe, 4 SDef
-Thunderbolt
-Thunder Wave
-Volt Switch
-Substitute
Jolteon is serving as my revenge killer replacement for Dugtrio. While his coverage isn't nearly as good he also acts as a speed T-Waver should Klefki get knocked out early. Thunderbolt is used as STAB with Volt Switch to get him out of trouble. I am looking for a replacement for Substitute but haven't come up with anything valuable. Right now it is being used when I can predict a switch.
2. Togekiss @ Razor Fang
Modest, Serene Grace
252 SDef, 252 HP, 4 SAtt
-Air Slash
-Flamethrower
-Thunder Wave
-Roost
Togekiss is replacing Gothitelle as a ParaFlinch special attacker. It has great bulk and, with razor fang, can cause flinching a vast majority of the time with Air Slash and if they are paralyzed, can almost guarantee that they will not be able to attack. I chose Flamethrower over Aura Sphere because of my major problem with Ferrothorn. This allows me to knock it out very easily. Thunder Wave is used to paralyze anyone not yet paralyzed with Roost for HP regain. He had been a valuable asset to my team tearing through opposing Pokemon, if he even needs to step foot in the match.
3. Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Relaxed, Liquid Ooze
252 HP, 252 Def, 4 SDef
-Scald
-Rapid Spin
-Acid Spray
-Barrier
After trying out the Aggron mentioned in the first comment below, I realized that I had a huge weakness to hazards. I chose the bulky Tentacruel as my spinner. He not only acts as a spinner but also as a check for the threat in Ferrothorn with his ability Liquid Ooze. Scald is used as STAB and to burn anyone that cannot be hit with paralysis. Both burns and paralysis are more important to my team so I have no use for Toxic which is why I chose Acid Spray. I am looking to replace Barrier on this set as it is merely a filler to gain a boost in Defense.
So far this team has been much more effective than the previous one. My biggest threats are generally stalls but Togekiss tends to handle a majority of them. If anyone has any tips they would be greatly appreciated!
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