Introduction
This is my very first RMT, so I hope all goes well. The following team helped me reach the Team Uber Leaderboard (currently in 16th place). Anyways, here we go!
Team at a Glance
I've decided to let Metagross lead the team
With high attack, bulk, and the ability to set up Stealth Rock, Metagross seemed like a good Pokemon to lead with.
I have used Heatran on every single one of my teams due to his awesome strength and his amazing ability. Who doesn't love Flash Fire? Will-o-Wisp can kiss my a$$.
It is really rare to play a match without the presence of Stealth Rock, so I decided to invest in a Starmie to remove these rocks. Starmie also serves well as an offensive threat, so it easily found its way on my team.
Understanding how deadly Stealth Rocks can be to a team, I put Rotom-H on my team to stop spinners from ruining my fun.
Ahh!!! way too many special attackers on my team. Realizing this, I decided to start thinking on the physical side of the spectrum. Scizor was my choice due to his high attack stat, ability to scout, and because he can hit with a powerful base 80 priority move.
My experience with Kingdra has never been pleasant. After one Dragon Dance, Kingdra becomes a force to reckon with putting most Pokemon in the OHKO-2HKO range with Life Orb support.
With high attack, bulk, and the ability to set up Stealth Rock, Metagross seemed like a good Pokemon to lead with.
I have used Heatran on every single one of my teams due to his awesome strength and his amazing ability. Who doesn't love Flash Fire? Will-o-Wisp can kiss my a$$.
It is really rare to play a match without the presence of Stealth Rock, so I decided to invest in a Starmie to remove these rocks. Starmie also serves well as an offensive threat, so it easily found its way on my team.
Understanding how deadly Stealth Rocks can be to a team, I put Rotom-H on my team to stop spinners from ruining my fun.
Ahh!!! way too many special attackers on my team. Realizing this, I decided to start thinking on the physical side of the spectrum. Scizor was my choice due to his high attack stat, ability to scout, and because he can hit with a powerful base 80 priority move.
My experience with Kingdra has never been pleasant. After one Dragon Dance, Kingdra becomes a force to reckon with putting most Pokemon in the OHKO-2HKO range with Life Orb support.
Team X Revealed
Metagross @ Lum Berry
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP/232 Atk/16 Spd/8 SDef
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Stealth Rock
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How it works: Stealth Rock isn't my main priority, it could always be setup later. Metagross can take on many of the fragile leads with a Meteor Mash + Bullet Punch combo. Machamp also fails to this set due to Lum Berry. To sum it up, I am using this Metagross to take out many of the common leads without losing the ability of being a Rocker.
Heatran (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Taunt
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How it works: I normally bring Heatran in on Rotom that I suspect is going to Will-o-Wisp, Scizor, Jirachi, and any other Pokes that it can resist. I decided to run HP Grass over HP Elec/Ice due to my experience of running into Swampert. HP Grass can hit Swampert for an OHKO, removing him from the game. I decided to also turn my Heatran into a stall breaker. Taunt heavily cripples Blissey as it can no longer use it's recovery move, but also gives me the opportunity to switch into a more appropriate counter without the fear of being paralyzed or poisoned. Heatran is my main special sweeper.
Starmie @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Rapid Spin
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How it works: I use my Starmie in synergy with Heatran. Starmie can take fighting, and water hits to an extent. I often times switch Starmie in on Pokemon that had just recently set up Stealth Rock. For some strange reason, people consequently switch their Rotoms in to be wiped out by a boosted Hydro Pump (only with Stealth Rocks damage). Tyranitar switch ins take 80% from my Starmie.
Rotom-h @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Discharge
- Shadow Ball
- Overheat
- Trick
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How it works: Standard Scarf Rotom, need I say more? Rotom-H is my immediate response when I see a Gyarados switch in. Kill it before it sets up completely.
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP/252 Atk/8 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Pursuit
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How it works: The most common Pokemon I switch Scizor in on are Gengar, Outaged Flygon, Scarf Tar, and other Scizor. The main task for Scizor is to scout my opponents move, or to finish off weakened Pokemon with a nifty base 80 STABBED Bullet Punch.
Kingdra (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Substitute
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How it works: Kingdra is my all out sweeper. After one Dragon Dance, most Pokemon are put in the OHKO-2HKO range with Life Orb support. Substitute is used when playing Pokemon like Vaporeon who will otherwise Toxic Stall you.
Phew... that took a while. All critiques welcomed (: I personally think this team needs to be fixed a little bit.
