The Dusty Flames
A SuMo OU RMT
I’ll be honest, I'm not a big fan of SuMo. There are way too many Pokemon that are quite frankly absolute bs and make SuMo unenjoyable. These Pokemon include, but are not limited to, Zygarde, Landorus-T, Zygarde, Greninja, Zygarde, Mega Mawile, Zygarde, Dugtrio, and Zygarde. The lack of risk and the amount of reward for these Pokemon are absolutely insane, and thanks to the fact that defensive options have been nerfed due to Z moves along with metagame changes, (i.e. Aegislash ban) I honestly haven’t been enjoying it, which is why I don’t play often. Recently I’ve been interested again, and of course, I had to build a team based off of Infernape.A SuMo OU RMT
TEAM BUILDING PROCESS:
This is the team I made pre-Aegislash ban. I put Infernape as your typical bulky offense breaker, Latios as a great answer to bulky waters and a Defogger. Aegislash as a pursuit trapper and an overall answer for many of the Pokemon in the meta which allowed me to open up my defensive options without being too clustered. Gliscor was an amazing stallbreaker at this point in the meta and thus went with him. Tangrowth is for bulky grounds, and finally, I ran Unaware Clefable as a Stealth Rocker that beat Charizard X.
I made this modern rendition to try to replace the defensive utility and momentum Aegislash provided. I put Sp.D Skarmory as a means to set up Spikes and gain momentum, being a pivot for Landorus-T, and being an overall solid glue. I ran Tyranitar as a Pursuit trapper who also filled Clefable’s role. Lastly, I decided to put Excadrill because of fairies and quite frankly it made 0 sense not to put him in. He also provided another form of speed control due to Sand Rush.
TEAM SHOWCASE:
Infernape (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 168 Atk / 132 SpA / 208 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge / Earthquake
- Mach Punch
Infernape (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 168 Atk / 132 SpA / 208 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge / Earthquake
- Mach Punch
Infernape is back in this gen, and overall he functions the same. He’s still an excellent wallbreaker, who typically gets free KOs against bulky offensive teams due to how strong Fire / Fighting coverage is. The EVs are designed to outspeed Garchomp while being able to break through bulkier mons like Clefable, Mew, and M-Sableye with sandstorm damage and hazards with Fire Blast. Mach Punch is great utility, beating common Pokemon like M-Lopunny, Greninja, and overall revenge kill. Stone Edge nukes Charizard Y and hits Pelipper and Mantine hard as well. However, Earthquake allows Infernape to beat Toxapex after Stealth Rocks and Spikes, making him even scarier against Stall. Naive can be used in terms of nature, but I prefer Hasty as Infernape often ends up switching in against Heatran and Charizard Y. Also, he can tank a Scald from Toxapex, getting Infernape into Blaze range. Speaking of Blaze, it is used over Iron Fist due to how hard it nukes any stall Pokemon, and with hazards support, the small boost Iron Fist provides is unnecessary.
Latios @ Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
A great Pokemon overall who helps out against any playstyle due to his solid defensive typing and the ability to drop some powerful Draco Meteors. Latios’ natural bulk allows it to function as a natural check to many bulky waters, as he's able to even take Ice Beams from Specs Greninja and Moonblasts from Tapu Fini and Clefable. Soul Dew and Recover are used to help maintain this great attribute, as the ability to restore HP and not get whittled down allow Latios to tank said hits and win 1v1 vs Pokemon like Tapu Koko and the aforementioned Greninja. Psyshock is a great overall STAB with no real downsides and is optimal against Pokemon like Zapdos, and others who can potentially stall you out of Draco Meteors. Thunderbolt is specifically for Celesteela, and lets you hit Tapu Fini slightly harder.
Skarmory (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Roost
- Spikes
- Brave Bird
- Whirlwind
Despite Celesteela being an option, Skarmory is more preferable as my answer for psychics, fairies, and overall special defensive wall due to his ability to set up Spikes, as well as removing my opponents’ momentum via Whirlwind makes Skarmory a great shuffler, stopping set ups from the likes of Magearna and almost anything thanks to Sturdy. The shuffling also causes tons of hazards damage to further the chip. Skarmory does notoriously well against stall since it can absolutely PP stall Sableye out of Recovers and practically everything else used in that playstyle for that matter. Against more offensive teams, Skarmory is able to set up Spikes on the likes of Magearna, Landorus-T, (provided you scout out the Z move) Tangrowth, and is extremely useful for keeping alive because of this.
Tyranitar (M) @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 80 Def / 180 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
Two words. Insanely durable. Mega Tyranitar can tank 2 Hydro Pumps from Specs Greninja, and every other special attacker who lacks fighting coverage does jack. (Even Fightinium Z Tapu Lele can’t OHKO) Also, the defense EVs allowing you to tank Subzero Slammers from Kyurem-B as well as 2 Earthquakes from defensive Chomp. Due to this, he is easily able to provide sand as well as Stealth Rocks for the team. Thanks to the speed increase, he easily beats rain due to the fact that he outspeeds Pelipper while being slower than it turn 1. Pursuit allows you to trap Psychics like Hoopa-U, Tapu Lele, and Latios, but it also allows Tyranitar to heavily whittle down the aforementioned Greninja as well as Pokemon like Tapu Koko and Mega Manectric, allowing Tyranitar to chip out opponents for Infernape or Excadrill. Crunch gives you a consistent STAB, while Stone Edge lets you beat Charizard X, Volcarona, and anything else Stone Edge is super effective against.
Excadrill (M) @ Steelium Z
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 52 HP / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Amazing offensive STABs among with natural bulk makes Excadrill an excellent revenge killer and cleaner. A vast majority of the meta doesn’t appreciate taking Earthquake and Iron Head, and even the ones that do (i.e. Landorus-T, Skarmory, Celesteela, Zapdos) does not enjoy a boosted Corkscrew Crush. Adamant ensures this, allowing Excadrill to beat through Pokemon like Landorus-T significantly earlier than with a Jolly nature, with the speed investment to ensure that you outspeed Scarf Latios after Sand Rush. The remaining bulk allows you to live a +6 Shadow Sneak from Mimikyu, and gives Excadrill a bit more leniency to go for Rapid Spin to remove hazards, and with sand, Excadrill can safely remove hazards to help out whenever your win condition really can’t afford to be taking hazards damage.
Tangrowth (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 40 SpD / 8 Spe
Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power [Ice]
REPLAYS:
I saved some of the plenty solid matches I had with this team. There is no better way to know how the team works other than to see it yourself!
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603809193
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603994032
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603986570
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http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603968652
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http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603018313
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602712218
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603638532
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602925000
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602576960
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-601907745
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http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-604365122
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http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602638575
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603013824
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602644057
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603210347
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-597921556
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603647064
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-598185290
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603994032
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603986570
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603526364
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603968652
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603453971
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603018313
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602712218
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603638532
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602925000
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602576960
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-601907745
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603990623
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-604365122
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-604373713
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-604386929
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602638575
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603013824
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-602644057
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603210347
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-597921556
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-603647064
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-598185290
CONCLUSION:
Proof
SHOUT-OUTS:
Thanks for my friends at the Neforox League and Pokemon Central for making a metagame I honestly find painful to play entertaining.
Reymedy : Couldn’t have done this without having an effective tutor who helped with many of my confidence issues. Also, unintentionally got me interested in Guilty Gear.
BReady : Really chill dude I met while laddering. A fun dude who’s given me helpful advice on the team as well!
Reymedy : Couldn’t have done this without having an effective tutor who helped with many of my confidence issues. Also, unintentionally got me interested in Guilty Gear.
BReady : Really chill dude I met while laddering. A fun dude who’s given me helpful advice on the team as well!
IMPORT:
Olympus (Infernape) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 168 Atk / 132 SpA / 208 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Mach Punch
Jordan (Latios) @ Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
White Falcon (Skarmory) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Roost
- Spikes
- Brave Bird
- Whirlwind
Brutalitar (Tyranitar) (M) @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 80 Def / 180 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
Doryuuzu (Excadrill) (M) @ Steelium Z
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 52 HP / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
De Counter (Tangrowth) (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 40 SpD / 8 Spe
Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 168 Atk / 132 SpA / 208 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Fire Blast
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Mach Punch
Jordan (Latios) @ Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Recover
White Falcon (Skarmory) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Roost
- Spikes
- Brave Bird
- Whirlwind
Brutalitar (Tyranitar) (M) @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 80 Def / 180 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Pursuit
- Crunch
Doryuuzu (Excadrill) (M) @ Steelium Z
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 52 HP / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
De Counter (Tangrowth) (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 40 SpD / 8 Spe
Relaxed Nature
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power [Ice]
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