Team Beta

[Shining_Latios]

Introduction: Hello! This is my first RMT and team after I quit Pokemon. I am back though, and still getting used to the new metagame. So, help is really appreciated! Without further do, let's get to the team :D

Roserade (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 Def/252 Spd/252 SpAtk
Timid nature (+Spd,-Atk)
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Leaf Storm
- Sleep Powder
- Toxic Spikes

Why? Roserade is a good spiker and definitely is a good choice in my opinion. HP Fire is basically for Metagross especially if they are carrying Lum Berry.

Cresselia (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SpAtk
Bold nature (+Def,-Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Moonlight
- Psychic

Why? Good wall, and outstanding Calm Minder. She's tought to defeat after many CM's and your only luck is Toxic ;)

Rotom-h @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 Spd/252 SpAtk/4 SpDef
Timid nature (+Spd,-Atk)
- Overheat
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Trick

Why? I really like this set. It's good against Gyarados and as well has helped me win, because of Trick.

Magnezone @ Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SpAtk
Naive nature (+Spd,-SpDef)
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power
- Substitute
- Thunderbolt

Why? I originally had him scarfed. Then I switched to this set to implode on Steel types :)

Gyarados (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 156 HP/72 Atk/96 Def/184 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk,-SpAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Taunt
- Waterfall

Why? Bulky DD is way better than Offensive DD. I used it basically so Blissey can't go wrecking my team.

Heatran (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SpAtk
Naive nature (+Spd,-SpDef)
- Earth Power
- Explosion
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]

Why? Good revenge killer. I like switching in on a scarfed Flyon using Outrage and HP Ice'ing. :)

 

[ShinyAzelf]

Try Hidden Power Ground so you can take out Heatran which is more important. What exactly does Hidden Power Fire achieve? Well it helps against opposing Roserade, but not really much else.

Why Naive nature instead of Timid if it has no physical attacks? Either add Explosion and change its EVs to 28 Atk/252 Sp. Atk/228 Spe with a Naive nature or switch back to Timid nature.

You also look a bit Tyranitar weak. If it manages to get two Dragon Dances, it can sweep your team. Your only solution to DD Tyranitar is Gyarados but after a Dragon Dance, its faster and Stone Edge can take you out even after you Intimidate. Nothing else can hurt it but Heatran's Earth Power but not even that does a whole lot.

Nothing else, good luck!

 

[Tater Tot]

You should definitely flesh out your descriptions, Celkers, and explain the team's synergy.

And do you use Hidden Power Ice or Grass on Magnezone? Or a different Hidden Power entirely?

Lucario can deal all sorts of damage to this team. After a Sword Dance, he can use Crunch and Close Combat and Extremespeed to nail everything but Gyarados. Gyarados will still have to take heavy damage, and will be KOed if he's not at full health (with stealth rock damage, there's a small chance for a OHKO).

 

[Siegrin]

I like the idea that you're cresselia is a good wall, but then, on the contrary, what can it do to the opponent or yourself? Maybe you should replace one of your moves with lunar dance, which is a good idea if you're down at 2-1, and your other pokemon is on the verge of death

 

[haunter]

Please expand your descriptions as they're definitely not up to rule 3:

3. Have some actual words in your post beyond your six Pokemon and their moves. Not following this makes your post quite boring to read and rate. All Pokemon should have a good reason for being in your team anyway, so why not post that reason? If you are having trouble with this one, start by giving an explanation for each team member. Why are they there? What role do they serve? How do you get them in? Then, give an explanation of how you would open with the team and how you would go about using it. All of these things help people rate your team and allow us to offer more helpful advice.

This does not mean add one sentence saying "Standard x" or "all-around awesome" after each Pokemon. If you put thought into making the team, you can put thought into posting it.

Take a look at the RMT archive to see what kind of descriptions we are looking for. PM me the fixed descriptions and I'll unlock this thread.