This team seems to be on the more defensive side, with me picking the right opportunity to strike. I've had a few battles that have gone perfectly, but a few that have gone sour very quickly. Any help is appreciated.
Tentacruel (Siphon Life) @ Leftovers
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 204 HP/36 Spd/96 SAtk/172 SDef
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Surf
- Toxic Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Sludge Bomb
Ok lead. Sets up toxic spikes for weardown and takes leech seeds. Rapid spin is a must for Shedninja.
Umbreon (Howl of Terror) @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP/4 Def/252 SDef
Sassy nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Baton Pass
- Wish
- Substitute
- Mean Look
Trap passer and special wall. I like slow wish passes to ensure my 'tank' takes the damage.
Regigigas (Curse of Doom) @ Leftovers
Ability: Slow Start
EVs: 252 HP/4 Atk/252 Def
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Ice Punch
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Confuse Ray
I was running parafusion, but most pokes were already poisoned, so I dropped it for subpunch. Ice Punch for gliscor and dragons, also not to be walled by a ghost.
Shedinja (Curse of Agony) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Wonder Guard
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Swords Dance
- X-Scissor
- Shadow Sneak
- Agility
Amazing poke. I've gotten great passes from Umbreon, giving him 3 free turns of SD. Glass cannon, for real. Agility is overkill if I have a trap-pass, but I haven't found a good last slot.
Alakazam (Unstable Affliction) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Trick
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
TrickSpecs... god I love it. Ruins walls or physical sweepers so well. I didn't want the terrible accuracy of Focus Blast, so I went with HP fighting. Ghost + Fight for coverage, Psychic for stab.
Skarmory (Death Coil) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP/96 Atk/156 Def/4 Spd
Impish nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
Physical wall and phazer. Nothing too particular, except preference to Stealth Rock to hit fliers and quicker setup.
All suggestions welcome.
Team Affliction
Tentacruel (Siphon Life) @ Leftovers
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 204 HP/36 Spd/96 SAtk/172 SDef
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Surf
- Toxic Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Sludge Bomb
Ok lead. Sets up toxic spikes for weardown and takes leech seeds. Rapid spin is a must for Shedninja.
Umbreon (Howl of Terror) @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 252 HP/4 Def/252 SDef
Sassy nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Baton Pass
- Wish
- Substitute
- Mean Look
Trap passer and special wall. I like slow wish passes to ensure my 'tank' takes the damage.
Regigigas (Curse of Doom) @ Leftovers
Ability: Slow Start
EVs: 252 HP/4 Atk/252 Def
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Ice Punch
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Confuse Ray
I was running parafusion, but most pokes were already poisoned, so I dropped it for subpunch. Ice Punch for gliscor and dragons, also not to be walled by a ghost.
Shedinja (Curse of Agony) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Wonder Guard
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Swords Dance
- X-Scissor
- Shadow Sneak
- Agility
Amazing poke. I've gotten great passes from Umbreon, giving him 3 free turns of SD. Glass cannon, for real. Agility is overkill if I have a trap-pass, but I haven't found a good last slot.
Alakazam (Unstable Affliction) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Trick
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
TrickSpecs... god I love it. Ruins walls or physical sweepers so well. I didn't want the terrible accuracy of Focus Blast, so I went with HP fighting. Ghost + Fight for coverage, Psychic for stab.
Skarmory (Death Coil) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP/96 Atk/156 Def/4 Spd
Impish nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
Physical wall and phazer. Nothing too particular, except preference to Stealth Rock to hit fliers and quicker setup.
All suggestions welcome.
