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[Shadowhunt]

I'm feeling rather lazy in writing this RMT, so for the introduction, all I will say is this: I wanted a very synergistic team that could take advantage of status, putting my opponent in a position where setting up a sweep is not only possible in today's fast paced meta game, but positively easy.That said, I thought it was time to stray from the beaten path of OU teams, and perhaps add a bit of unexpected flair to my team, one that would surprise the opponent before I swept them. I was never a fan of Shoddy Battle, I can't stand the interface and lack of animation, personally; however, for the amount of time this team spent on shoddy battle, it went 9 wins, 2 losses.



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At a Glance

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Breloom @ Choice Scarf **Shroomvendor
Jolly
Poison Heal
4 HP/252 attk/252 spe
-Spore
-Superpower
-Seed Bomb
-Stone Edge

The strongest of leads! Anyhow, Breloom works similar to Roserade in that it neutralizes a threat early on, in order to allow an easier time for my set up sweepers to...set up. I usually start the match with an early spore, or switch accordingly. Scarfed Breloom is incredibly underestimated, but as far as anti leads go, it's easily one of the best.

Heatran @ Leftovers **Loves2Blaze
Timid
Flash Fire
124 HP/ 132 sp.A/252 spe
-Taunt
-Stealth Rock
-Fire Blast
-Dragon Pulse

Taunt Heatran is often an overlooked threat. Certainly, Blissey may come in and sponge his attacks, but with Taunt, I don't believe Blissey will be inflicting status upon anyone, this allowing a sweeper an easy switch in. Dragon Pulse to hit most for at last neutral damage, and hit incoming Latias and Kingdra in particular for SE damage.

Rotom @ Choice Scarf ** Mexican Power
Timid
Levitate
252 HP/ 68 def/ 188 spe
-Thunderbolt
-Will-O-Wisp
-Trick
-Shadow Ball

Ah yes, the mischievous lawnmower. You may be wondering about the eccentricity of this set, but it shall be explained. You see, I usually bring Rotom in on a resisted attack, where I can either Will-O wisp or Trick on the obvious switch. I chose Rotom-C because of the fact that it scares away Swampert, who fears Leaf Storm. Thunderbolt is an excellent STAB move mainly to hit Gyarados and other waters, and STAB Shadow Ball OHKOs Gengar and severely dents most Latias, Dusknoir and other Rotom.

** Mexican Power because it is a powerful lawnmower. Made the connection yet? Good.

Infernape @ Life Orb **InfernRape
Naive
Blaze
64 attk/ 252 sp. attk/192 spe
-Nasty Plot
-Close Combat
-Flamethrower
-Hidden Power(Ice)

Infernape is extremely effective in that once it is able to come in, something on the opposing team is going down. Normally,I play Infernape early after inflicting status on something, or a taunted Blissey, or something Infernape scared, where I Nasty Plot up an proceed to sweep. Early game, Infernape has taken 2-3 Pokemon out by itself, and has finished the game for me quite a few times late game. The magic of this set is that it simply demolishes the toughest of walls, as if they were fragile glass the entire time. Fire Blast OHKO's specially defensive Zapdos after a Nasty Plot, a situation I found myself most satisfied in beholding, sweeping my opponents team consequently mid game. Hidden Power(Ice) was chosen to OHKO dragons, obviously.

Blissey @ Leftovers **Cumguzzler
Calm
Natural Cure
24 HP/252 def/232 spD
-Wish
-Protect
-Thunder Wave
-Ice Beam

Indeed, the fat whore, and champion of special walling, among other...shady things, has made it to the team. The wish passing is very much appreciated in the team, and the paralysis factor helps cripple some premier threats that would otherwise attempt to do horrible things to my team. Ice Beam is preferred over other options, simply because the idea of paralyzing and hitting many things for at least neutral, as well as KOing certain dragons, appeals to me more than the standard Toxic/ Seismic Toss, which leave you wide open to certain threats..much like Blissey when no one's looking.:naughty:

Salamence @ Lum Berry **TROGDOR
Naive
Intimidate
232 attk/24 sp.A/252 spe
-Dragon Dance
-Earthquake
-Outrage
-Fire Blast

The biggest menace of Salamence comes to outspeed almost anything after a Dragon Dance, and setting up in the face of status inflicters, to much dismay of my opponents during shoddy testing. Indeed, I set up a Dragon Dance and something comes to obviously status me, as I laugh and command Salamence to continue dancing once more before sweeping. Fire Blast is mainly for Scizor, Forretress, and Skarmory. Outrage is Salamences best move, which I use very conservatively to clean up, considering if I manage to set up Salamence early mid game, there may very well be a Heatran waiting to bait an Outrage. Earthquake is simply an excellent attack for Salamence overall.

 

[Hates_TAYLOR]

HI. I like the look of the team. I try to use constructive critisism and Not be a jerk like some people are in the RMT scene. I know how attached people can be to there favourite team and pokemon.

1st. Breeloom. i love him, think he is great, but im not a fan of choice items on him, he is really better for late game with a toxic orb (also rotom uses the same item so you wouldnt be able to play standard rules, ya know the "item clause" i assume).
heatran or Infernape would make a Much better lead and on the Subject you are probably better off with only one of the two. being both Fire. ( and salamence and blissey are both capable of flamethrower and Rotom uses will o wisp).

I would say heatran would be a better lead of the two just because he is tougher and a bastard of a lead, also breeloom has infernapes fighting coverage, So between B-loom and the Tran you dont need his typing that much.

i Honestly dont know much about rotom, i have never bothered to look into him as i am from Australia and cannot get the different forms of rotom so i cant make much comment on him.

Salamence, he is great, i like the Idea of you coming in on something that will try and staus him. Its a Good tactic. stick with it. I do prefer to use a bulkyer dragon like dragonite but salamence is still good.

Last and not least is Blissey. She is the best special wall as everyone knows. i have one too. you shouldnt have bothered investing ev's in special defence. With the calm nature it is already GODLY. you are better off investing it all into HP and DEF. To try and give her the best chance of surviving a Physical hit. Some ppl even opt for a Bold nature over calm to give her a few extra measely Points to Def. Its not worth it. stick with calm.

I'm not sure what pokemon you could replace Infernape with. But if it were my team, i would have Blissey aimed to be a more potent set up pokemon with charge beam and serence grace. That way you could replace Infernape with a Baton passing Vapoureun. a poke tough enough to get in an Acid armor or two and Pass it to her. She would then have Godly defence and Sp def and she would be Raising her Sp att every turn, Combined with ice beam you have total coverage. ( mine has charge beam, ice beam, softboiled and flamethrower to try and burn those Physical threats, but you wont need that cause of rotom).

Anyway. THe team Looks pretty good. Similar to a team i want to make.
Good Luck. I hope i was helpful without being mean or Pushy. iv seen how much some ppl can be jerks on these forums.

 

[Quickster]

1st. Breeloom. i love him, think he is great, but im not a fan of choice items on him, he is really better for late game with a toxic orb (also rotom uses the same item so you wouldnt be able to play standard rules, ya know the "item clause" i assume).

Item Clause isn't standard. Someone should delete this post later.

 

[Hates_TAYLOR]

Really ? My mistake. Anyway. I still think he would probably be better off with the Toxic orb. Gives him health and He is immune to staus then. DO you have any other comments about my Post or suggestions ?

 

[Quickster]

Your team seems to be insanely weak to Salamence and even worse, you have no Stealth Rock. I recommend
1) Swap out Breloom and out Heatran in lead position and add Scizor in Heatran's original place.
or
2) If you wants quite an offensive team, do the above and replace Blissey with Breloom.

Remember, these are only recommendations, you should test them out first.