Team Last stand v.2
Credit for pictures goes to bulbapedia, Arkeis.com, and pokemonelite2000
Well I’m back with my previous team with a few changes, but the team was missing something but I couldn’t put my finger on it. The main reason for this rate coming back up is I am stuck in the mud on whether or not to take p2 out and replace with something that knows roar, for scouting purposes. As most understand, playing with salamence/Dragonite requires scouting for knowledge of any steel types who are ready to ruin your fun. That why I thought roar would be better than my previous Latias, which once you replace a core member, it is hard to get things back on track. So I brought my problem to the Smogon Community, in hopes that you could cure my problem.
As a note I will replace anyone on this team necessary bar Dragonite, the core of this team. To replace someone I am requesting a good reason and not because of bias.
So here is how the team stands, special thanks to pokemon.marrialand.com for the team builder.
As you can see I have two x3 weaknesses, and help with those is advised. I’m not too worried about the ground, however, because I have 2 immunities.
Team Concerns:…
?Is Porygon that important?
?Does anybody need to be switched out?
?Do I need a spinner or someone with roar?
?Who would the spinner/roarer replace?
While rating please take these in mind
Finally, I’ll stop talking and get to the juicy part….. I present, Team Last Stand!!!(V2)
Hyperion
Metagross @ Occa Berry
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Atk / 12 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Meteor Mash
- Bullet Punch
Aw, the most common lead today, and I sure do see why. After switching from my previous leftovers item, I can now take fire attacks to an extent, and always get my rocks up. Once I send him in and he does his job, I keep him in a bit longer. I once swept three pokemon without switching this guy out at all. I Keep Meteor Mash in for sweeping purposes. Once Salamence is locked into Outrage, I keep Meteor Mashing him down. Surprisingly it ends up 3-4hkoing him. That is one reason I like using him as my lead, he is my steel tank. If a fire lead comes in I usually switch out and bring Gyarados in, who laughs at Heatran and Infernape and returns with a stab Waterfall. Meteor Mash also has a rare chance of raising my attack one stage, which is plenty to seal Salamence doom.
The reason I’m not running Explosion is because I’d rather use him to try for a few KO’s in the early game then end with a bang. Bullet punch is too weak for my likings. Synergistic wise he’s pretty sweet. He resists what Dragonite is weak too, and Dragonite resists his weaknesses and can revenge kill for him.
Fire- Dragonite, Tyranitar, Gyarados
Ground- Dragonite, Gyarados
Leviathan
Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 156 HP / 72 Atk / 96 Def / 184 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Taunt
What a beast, this thing can wreak havoc. It can come in on a fire type lead and set up a Dragon Dance. After I can taunt, and the rest is history. Skarmory gets a big kick out of being taunted, and water/rock combo is only resisted by lantern and Empoleon. If I am already Dragon Danced up I can taunt an incoming Salamence, practically forcing him out with a -1 attack, and no way of bringing it up. This thing can almost guarantee a kill, and serves as my opening boom. He also serves as my team’s bulky water. This Leviathan can take a hit and dish an even bigger one right back. He packs team support as Metagross resists pesky rock attacks flying his way. Not much else to say about this thundering beast.
Electric- Metagross
Rock- Lucario, Metagross
Data
Porygon 2 @ Leftovers
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpA
Nature: Modest
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Thunder wave
- Recover
This is my first time even considering him, but reading LR’s Team Siren Song persuaded me from a scout. Read the following of his Prygon2’s description
LR “<3 P2. This is really such a great pokemon, and fits in very nicely in my team. Lucario often gives things like Salamence and Gyarados free turns to set up, so I need something that can provide a guaranteed stop to them. And what better a counter than Porygon2? Intimidating the duo on the switch in, he takes laughable damage from LO Outrage and Waterfall and can OHKO both of them. Porygon2 can also Trace Electivire's Motor Drive and Jolteon's Volt Absorb as they try to zap Gyarados; Trace Magnezone's Magnet Pull after it kills one of my steels and paralyse it while taking <50% from Thunderbolt; can copy Dugtrio's Arena Trap and kill it with Ice Beam while taking less than half health damage from CB Earthquake; and can trace Heatran's Flash Fire and paralyze it as it tries to prey on Scizor. All in all, P2 rocks.
Ice Beam and Thunderbolt give it excellent coverage and get the aforementioned KOs on Salamence/Gyarados. Although Toxic would be really nice in helping stall out other bulky pokemon, the great sweeping advantage granted to all my pokemon by Thunder Wave is too good an opportunity to pass up. Once paralyzed, things like Zapdos, Gyarados, Magnezone, Heatran, etc cease to be threats any more. Recover makes Porygon2 extremely hard to take down. I've out stalled whole stall teams without T spikes with this thing before.
Porygon2 provides excellent paralysis support for all my pokemon, and works great in tandem with Gyarados.”
Well by random my team carried a Gyarados, Tyranitar, and Lucario just like his, and that’s how Pory found his spot on my team. Special thx to LR for his amazing RMT. And just as quoted, he makes a supreme Salamence/Gyarados counter, OHKOing both of them and recover the damage.
Fighting- Gyarados, Dragonite,
Lucario @ Life Orb
Ability: Inner focus
EVs: 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Sword Dance
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
Definitely something special, as I am completely unresisted. I can hit everything bar the most annoying thing alive-Blissey-. They should ban it to Ubers just because of how it crushes any special sweeper’s potential, even Lucario Stab 115 base stated Aura Sphere, which is sad. However most of my team is physical so that problem is relinquished. HP ice puts Salamence and other dragons at bay, while Vacuum Wave is great priority for switching in and picking weaker foes off. He also puts an end to the infamous Tyranitar. He is also my special sweeper so physical walls don’ thrash me to bits. Not much else to say about him, but he is pretty cool looking.
Fighting-Gyarados, Dragonite
Fire-Gyarados, Dragonite, Tyranitar
Ground-Gyarados, Dragonite
Dragonaut
Dragonite @ Yache Berry
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Roost/Heal Bell
My favorite Pokemon and the central core of the team and its design. The whole team is designed to give this guy the best sweep possible. Lucario can clear steel types, even Magnezone with Stab Aura Sphere, and Porygon 2 can recover off damage from bulky waters caring ice beam. Why he isn’t as popular as Salamence I have no clue. His bulk is far superior, and he definitely has a surprise factor. Any dragon based team is bound to carry a Salamence, but no this one.
His play is fairly simple. Come into battle, Dragon Dance, and resume to sweep away. My goal is to use him as much as possible without Outrage, but when the time comes, I use it…with indescribable force. If I happen to be lucky enough to pull of two Dragon Dances, it was a good game, because you fate is done. Fire Ground and Dragon go completely unresisted so sweeping isn’t that hard. I enjoy watching a Salamence fall to my +1 Outrage, as it does its justice.
Well, he wasn't bulky enough for me. So I switched out power for survival, bringing in a Yache Berry to make things easier. I am also going to use weither heal bell or roost, I'm hoping you can help me on that.
I hope that all of you will at least give this guy a go, because he is worth your time.
Ice- Metagross, Tyranitar, Lucario
Dragon-Metagross, Lucario somewhat
Rock-Metagross, Lucario, Tyranitar
Tyranno
Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Ahh, the wrap up of the show. I always love Tyranitar because of his monstrous attack and bulk, but his speed was always a hindrance. This relinquishes that, making him a fast, strong closer. He closes because no one likes sand stream and he has to have it, but it greatly benefits him. Great type coverage, OHKOing Latias, Starmie, Azelf, Infernape, Gengar, Salamence, and Lucario, which is amazing. Gyarados can now sweep away with Rotom out of his way. I know I started writing a lot and ended weak, nut there really isn’t much to say but he clears a lot of major OU sweepers. Gyarados and Tyranitar work great together because Gyarados can absorb many x2 attack flying at it.
Bug- Gyarados
Fighting- Gyarados, Dragonite
Grass- Dragonite, Metagross
Ground- Dragonite, Gyarados
Steel- Gyarados, Metagross
Water- Gyarados, Dragonite
Well that’s my team, please rate well and thank you for reading!






Credit for pictures goes to bulbapedia, Arkeis.com, and pokemonelite2000
Well I’m back with my previous team with a few changes, but the team was missing something but I couldn’t put my finger on it. The main reason for this rate coming back up is I am stuck in the mud on whether or not to take p2 out and replace with something that knows roar, for scouting purposes. As most understand, playing with salamence/Dragonite requires scouting for knowledge of any steel types who are ready to ruin your fun. That why I thought roar would be better than my previous Latias, which once you replace a core member, it is hard to get things back on track. So I brought my problem to the Smogon Community, in hopes that you could cure my problem.
As a note I will replace anyone on this team necessary bar Dragonite, the core of this team. To replace someone I am requesting a good reason and not because of bias.
So here is how the team stands, special thanks to pokemon.marrialand.com for the team builder.

Team Concerns:…
?Is Porygon that important?
?Does anybody need to be switched out?
?Do I need a spinner or someone with roar?
?Who would the spinner/roarer replace?
While rating please take these in mind
Finally, I’ll stop talking and get to the juicy part….. I present, Team Last Stand!!!(V2)

Metagross @ Occa Berry
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Atk / 12 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Meteor Mash
- Bullet Punch
Aw, the most common lead today, and I sure do see why. After switching from my previous leftovers item, I can now take fire attacks to an extent, and always get my rocks up. Once I send him in and he does his job, I keep him in a bit longer. I once swept three pokemon without switching this guy out at all. I Keep Meteor Mash in for sweeping purposes. Once Salamence is locked into Outrage, I keep Meteor Mashing him down. Surprisingly it ends up 3-4hkoing him. That is one reason I like using him as my lead, he is my steel tank. If a fire lead comes in I usually switch out and bring Gyarados in, who laughs at Heatran and Infernape and returns with a stab Waterfall. Meteor Mash also has a rare chance of raising my attack one stage, which is plenty to seal Salamence doom.
The reason I’m not running Explosion is because I’d rather use him to try for a few KO’s in the early game then end with a bang. Bullet punch is too weak for my likings. Synergistic wise he’s pretty sweet. He resists what Dragonite is weak too, and Dragonite resists his weaknesses and can revenge kill for him.
Fire- Dragonite, Tyranitar, Gyarados
Ground- Dragonite, Gyarados

Gyarados @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 156 HP / 72 Atk / 96 Def / 184 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Taunt
What a beast, this thing can wreak havoc. It can come in on a fire type lead and set up a Dragon Dance. After I can taunt, and the rest is history. Skarmory gets a big kick out of being taunted, and water/rock combo is only resisted by lantern and Empoleon. If I am already Dragon Danced up I can taunt an incoming Salamence, practically forcing him out with a -1 attack, and no way of bringing it up. This thing can almost guarantee a kill, and serves as my opening boom. He also serves as my team’s bulky water. This Leviathan can take a hit and dish an even bigger one right back. He packs team support as Metagross resists pesky rock attacks flying his way. Not much else to say about this thundering beast.
Electric- Metagross
Rock- Lucario, Metagross

Porygon 2 @ Leftovers
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpA
Nature: Modest
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Thunder wave
- Recover
This is my first time even considering him, but reading LR’s Team Siren Song persuaded me from a scout. Read the following of his Prygon2’s description
LR “<3 P2. This is really such a great pokemon, and fits in very nicely in my team. Lucario often gives things like Salamence and Gyarados free turns to set up, so I need something that can provide a guaranteed stop to them. And what better a counter than Porygon2? Intimidating the duo on the switch in, he takes laughable damage from LO Outrage and Waterfall and can OHKO both of them. Porygon2 can also Trace Electivire's Motor Drive and Jolteon's Volt Absorb as they try to zap Gyarados; Trace Magnezone's Magnet Pull after it kills one of my steels and paralyse it while taking <50% from Thunderbolt; can copy Dugtrio's Arena Trap and kill it with Ice Beam while taking less than half health damage from CB Earthquake; and can trace Heatran's Flash Fire and paralyze it as it tries to prey on Scizor. All in all, P2 rocks.
Ice Beam and Thunderbolt give it excellent coverage and get the aforementioned KOs on Salamence/Gyarados. Although Toxic would be really nice in helping stall out other bulky pokemon, the great sweeping advantage granted to all my pokemon by Thunder Wave is too good an opportunity to pass up. Once paralyzed, things like Zapdos, Gyarados, Magnezone, Heatran, etc cease to be threats any more. Recover makes Porygon2 extremely hard to take down. I've out stalled whole stall teams without T spikes with this thing before.
Porygon2 provides excellent paralysis support for all my pokemon, and works great in tandem with Gyarados.”
Well by random my team carried a Gyarados, Tyranitar, and Lucario just like his, and that’s how Pory found his spot on my team. Special thx to LR for his amazing RMT. And just as quoted, he makes a supreme Salamence/Gyarados counter, OHKOing both of them and recover the damage.
Fighting- Gyarados, Dragonite,

Ability: Inner focus
EVs: 4 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Sword Dance
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Stone Edge
Definitely something special, as I am completely unresisted. I can hit everything bar the most annoying thing alive-Blissey-. They should ban it to Ubers just because of how it crushes any special sweeper’s potential, even Lucario Stab 115 base stated Aura Sphere, which is sad. However most of my team is physical so that problem is relinquished. HP ice puts Salamence and other dragons at bay, while Vacuum Wave is great priority for switching in and picking weaker foes off. He also puts an end to the infamous Tyranitar. He is also my special sweeper so physical walls don’ thrash me to bits. Not much else to say about him, but he is pretty cool looking.
Fighting-Gyarados, Dragonite
Fire-Gyarados, Dragonite, Tyranitar
Ground-Gyarados, Dragonite

Dragonite @ Yache Berry
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Jolly
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Roost/Heal Bell
My favorite Pokemon and the central core of the team and its design. The whole team is designed to give this guy the best sweep possible. Lucario can clear steel types, even Magnezone with Stab Aura Sphere, and Porygon 2 can recover off damage from bulky waters caring ice beam. Why he isn’t as popular as Salamence I have no clue. His bulk is far superior, and he definitely has a surprise factor. Any dragon based team is bound to carry a Salamence, but no this one.
His play is fairly simple. Come into battle, Dragon Dance, and resume to sweep away. My goal is to use him as much as possible without Outrage, but when the time comes, I use it…with indescribable force. If I happen to be lucky enough to pull of two Dragon Dances, it was a good game, because you fate is done. Fire Ground and Dragon go completely unresisted so sweeping isn’t that hard. I enjoy watching a Salamence fall to my +1 Outrage, as it does its justice.
Well, he wasn't bulky enough for me. So I switched out power for survival, bringing in a Yache Berry to make things easier. I am also going to use weither heal bell or roost, I'm hoping you can help me on that.
I hope that all of you will at least give this guy a go, because he is worth your time.
Ice- Metagross, Tyranitar, Lucario
Dragon-Metagross, Lucario somewhat
Rock-Metagross, Lucario, Tyranitar

Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Ahh, the wrap up of the show. I always love Tyranitar because of his monstrous attack and bulk, but his speed was always a hindrance. This relinquishes that, making him a fast, strong closer. He closes because no one likes sand stream and he has to have it, but it greatly benefits him. Great type coverage, OHKOing Latias, Starmie, Azelf, Infernape, Gengar, Salamence, and Lucario, which is amazing. Gyarados can now sweep away with Rotom out of his way. I know I started writing a lot and ended weak, nut there really isn’t much to say but he clears a lot of major OU sweepers. Gyarados and Tyranitar work great together because Gyarados can absorb many x2 attack flying at it.
Bug- Gyarados
Fighting- Gyarados, Dragonite
Grass- Dragonite, Metagross
Ground- Dragonite, Gyarados
Steel- Gyarados, Metagross
Water- Gyarados, Dragonite
Well that’s my team, please rate well and thank you for reading!