Hi guys! This is my first post here, so please feel free to correct me or improve my team. Please also forgive my grammar as English is my second language. Let's go!
Introduction
I decided to make this team because Kartana is probably one of the most underrated/underestimated Ultra Beasts in OU, as Buzzwole and Pheromosa are everywhere.
Goal
Basically, you would want to revenge kill with Kartana and proceed to sweep afterward.
Team
KARTANA
Origami Plane
Kartana @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Smart Strike
- Sacred Sword
This team wouldn't be complete with Kartana. As it's an Ultra Beast, it has a few godly stats, and the rest are... ahem.... sp def... It has an unfortunate 4x weakness to fire and is vulnerable to special attackers as it has a 31 special defense stat. Weaknesses aside, it has a beastly base 181 attack stat, and base 109 speed stat. It can outspeed Modest Regieleki (as long as it has a Choice Scarf), and can easily OHKO it with Knock Off.
Leaf Blade and Smart Strike are its primary STAB moves, while Sacred Sword and Knock Off are coverage moves.
+1 252 Atk Kartana Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Regieleki: 352-415 (116.5 - 137.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Also,
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kartana: 219-258 (84.5 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
The +1 is very important to KO some threats.
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Urshifu: 376-444 (110.2 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 Atk Kartana Knock Off vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Spectrier: 412-486 (120.4 - 142.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
HEATRAN can wall Kartana hard
252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 240-284 (62.1 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 360-424 (93.2 - 109.8%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 176 Def Heatran: 204-242 (52.8 - 62.6%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 176 Def Heatran: 306-360 (79.2 - 93.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
TAPU FINI
Infinity Wall
Tapu Fini @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 92 HP / 164 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Taunt/Aromatherapy
- Draining Kiss
- Scald
Fini was and still is my favorite tapu, and it provides excellent support to Kartana. Its Water/Fairy typing can resist fire and fighting, both of Kartana's major weaknesses. Its stats are excellent and it can eat up special attacks, Kartana's weakness...
Taunt can be used to set up Calm Mind against Ferrothorn, but otherwise, Aromatherapy can be used to heal burns and paralysis on teammates. Scald for burn (which never really happens when you need it lmao), and Draining Kiss for reliable healing.
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 92 HP / 252 SpD Tapu Fini: 242-288 (79.6 - 94.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Spectrier Shadow Ball vs. 92 HP / 252 SpD Tapu Fini: 93-111 (30.5 - 36.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 92 HP / 164 Def Tapu Fini: 252-297 (82.8 - 97.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Yep.
HEATRAN
to beat heatran, you must be the heatran
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Toxic
Heatran. Probably a defensive Pokemon, BUT NOT FOR ME! The set is self-explanatory, Magma Storm can trap easy targets for Kartana to finish, Flash Cannon is another STAB move, Toxic for tanks like Blissey and Clefable, and Earth Power against fire types and other Heatrans.
252 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Heatran: 292-344 (75.6 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Heatran: 376-444 (97.4 - 115%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
Can't OHKO enemy Heatran but can do decent damage.
MAGNEZONE
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Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Teleport
Magnezone is very often underestimated and can deal with slower meta Pokemon like Slowbro.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Magnezone Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Slowbro: 440-522 (111.6 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Its resistance to Regieleki is also very important for this team.
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Magnezone: 100-118 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Volt Switch is used to switch into Kartana when Magnezone is slower, while Teleport can be used if Magnezone is faster. It is important to pay attention to Kartana's HP and the enemy pokemon so that Kartana wouldn't get KOed/burned/paralyzed.
LATIOS
draco meteor go brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Latios @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Surf
- Mystical Fire
Alternative sweeper if Kartana falls. Draco Meteor can KO a lot of Pokemon, Psyshock can deal good damage, and Mystical Fire can hit Steel-types like Magearna. Surf hits Ground, Fire, and Rock types.
252 SpA Choice Specs Latios Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 216-256 (59.3 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
LANDORUS-THERIAN
Landolorian
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
Finally, the last Pokemon. The stealth rock setter, and can heavily damage enemy pokemon that are typically sent out first. Earthquake is its major STAB move, and U-turn is used to pivot. Lastly, Stone Edge can hit flying types.
Please correct me if you see any mistakes.
Thank you for taking the time to read this :)
Introduction
I decided to make this team because Kartana is probably one of the most underrated/underestimated Ultra Beasts in OU, as Buzzwole and Pheromosa are everywhere.
Goal
Basically, you would want to revenge kill with Kartana and proceed to sweep afterward.
Team
KARTANA
Origami Plane
Kartana @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Smart Strike
- Sacred Sword
This team wouldn't be complete with Kartana. As it's an Ultra Beast, it has a few godly stats, and the rest are... ahem.... sp def... It has an unfortunate 4x weakness to fire and is vulnerable to special attackers as it has a 31 special defense stat. Weaknesses aside, it has a beastly base 181 attack stat, and base 109 speed stat. It can outspeed Modest Regieleki (as long as it has a Choice Scarf), and can easily OHKO it with Knock Off.
Leaf Blade and Smart Strike are its primary STAB moves, while Sacred Sword and Knock Off are coverage moves.
+1 252 Atk Kartana Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Regieleki: 352-415 (116.5 - 137.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Also,
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Kartana: 219-258 (84.5 - 99.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
The +1 is very important to KO some threats.
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Urshifu: 376-444 (110.2 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 Atk Kartana Knock Off vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Spectrier: 412-486 (120.4 - 142.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
HEATRAN can wall Kartana hard
252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 240-284 (62.1 - 73.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 360-424 (93.2 - 109.8%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 176 Def Heatran: 204-242 (52.8 - 62.6%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 Atk Kartana Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 176 Def Heatran: 306-360 (79.2 - 93.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
TAPU FINI
Infinity Wall
Tapu Fini @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 92 HP / 164 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Taunt/Aromatherapy
- Draining Kiss
- Scald
Fini was and still is my favorite tapu, and it provides excellent support to Kartana. Its Water/Fairy typing can resist fire and fighting, both of Kartana's major weaknesses. Its stats are excellent and it can eat up special attacks, Kartana's weakness...
Taunt can be used to set up Calm Mind against Ferrothorn, but otherwise, Aromatherapy can be used to heal burns and paralysis on teammates. Scald for burn (which never really happens when you need it lmao), and Draining Kiss for reliable healing.
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 92 HP / 252 SpD Tapu Fini: 242-288 (79.6 - 94.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Spectrier Shadow Ball vs. 92 HP / 252 SpD Tapu Fini: 93-111 (30.5 - 36.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252 Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 92 HP / 164 Def Tapu Fini: 252-297 (82.8 - 97.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Yep.
HEATRAN
to beat heatran, you must be the heatran
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Toxic
Heatran. Probably a defensive Pokemon, BUT NOT FOR ME! The set is self-explanatory, Magma Storm can trap easy targets for Kartana to finish, Flash Cannon is another STAB move, Toxic for tanks like Blissey and Clefable, and Earth Power against fire types and other Heatrans.
252 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 176+ SpD Heatran: 292-344 (75.6 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Heatran: 376-444 (97.4 - 115%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
Can't OHKO enemy Heatran but can do decent damage.
MAGNEZONE
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Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Teleport
Magnezone is very often underestimated and can deal with slower meta Pokemon like Slowbro.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Magnezone Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Slowbro: 440-522 (111.6 - 132.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Its resistance to Regieleki is also very important for this team.
252 SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Magnezone: 100-118 (35.4 - 41.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Volt Switch is used to switch into Kartana when Magnezone is slower, while Teleport can be used if Magnezone is faster. It is important to pay attention to Kartana's HP and the enemy pokemon so that Kartana wouldn't get KOed/burned/paralyzed.
LATIOS
draco meteor go brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Latios @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Surf
- Mystical Fire
Alternative sweeper if Kartana falls. Draco Meteor can KO a lot of Pokemon, Psyshock can deal good damage, and Mystical Fire can hit Steel-types like Magearna. Surf hits Ground, Fire, and Rock types.
252 SpA Choice Specs Latios Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Magearna: 216-256 (59.3 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
LANDORUS-THERIAN
Landolorian
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
Finally, the last Pokemon. The stealth rock setter, and can heavily damage enemy pokemon that are typically sent out first. Earthquake is its major STAB move, and U-turn is used to pivot. Lastly, Stone Edge can hit flying types.
Please correct me if you see any mistakes.
Thank you for taking the time to read this :)
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