Tickets Are Free - An OU RMT

Sin

This is my first RMT so without further ado, The Team!
At a glance:
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Some Summary:​
After losing with some of my... less put together teams (yea, we'll go with that term). I decided to go back to some of my favorite pokemon and came up with this. A few things about my team before that though. Because of the typing of my team, I don't really need to worry about entry hazards that much. My average pokes alive by the end of the battle is 4/6 and 3/6 the ones that are gone by mid to late battle are often Crobat and Heatran, the third is Zong because he is my main wall and is taking most of the hits early on.

Changes are in purple!!!​


Now for some in-depth info:
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The High Flyer
Streak (Crobat) @ Leftovers
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 204 Atk/216 Spd/88 SpAtk
Naive nature (+Spd,-SpDef)
- Brave Bird - Heat Wave
- Roost - U-turn​

Crobat is hands-down my all time favorite pokemon and has been ever since GSC came out (dropping Vaporeon to #2). Originally I was goin to go with a disrupter/annoyance lead set, but having had enough of my hair-brained schemes I finally decided on something more concrete. Even though the speed isn't capped out it's faster than the most common leads. It's a pretty standard set and I was going to go with Hypnosis instead of U-turn, but U-Turn appealed to me more because of better type coverage and scouting potential. Besides 60% accuracy isnt that reliable. Not only that, but Inner Focus was a real turn on to go against those Flinch addicts *glares at Jirachi and Ambipom*. I chose his nickname based on his speed.​
:Top 10 Leads v. Crobat:​
Azelf- U-turn and switch to Zong and Payback to finish the job
Machamp- BB, quick and painless
Aerodactyl- U-turn on SR and switch to Vaps to finish it off
Metagross- Heatwave/Roost until it dies cuz it can't really do much unless it has t-punch or agility. If it has either- switch to Zong, set up rocks then EQ.
Swampert- U-turn and switch to Vap and use Toxic and then Surf
Jirachi- Moot point. I can either stay in and Heatwave/ Roost (CM and w/o Thunderpunch only) or U-turn into Heatran or Zong and scare it away. If CM U-turn to Vap and roar all my problems away
Infernape- BB and gone, if it's got FB U-turn to finish the job
Roserade- U-turn and have Zong take the Sleep then switch to Drapion and use EQ or back into Cro and finish with BB. Most often the latter.
Heatran- U-turn to Vap on the SR and scare it away
Ninjask- U-turn the Protect, U-turn the Sub and go to Zong to set up rox or Vaporeon to haze.​
Weakness covered by:​
Electric- Zong, Breloom
Rock- Zong
Ice- Vaps, Heatran, Zong
Psychic- Heatran, Drapion, Zong(again...)​

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The Protector
Reine (Vaporeon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 188 HP/252 Def/68 SpDef
Bold nature (+Def,-Atk)
- Roar - Surf
- Toxic - Wish​
Before being outclassed by Crobat, Good ole Vaporeon was my one and only. When I was picking the last spot on my team, I realised that besides Crobat and Breloom(sorta), none of the other pokes on my team had a recovery move and would easily fall prey to stat boosting opponents. I finally arrived at Vaporeon because she works well with Zong and Tran, and she can pass along her lovely wishes to everyone. Roars job is self explanitory. Instead of HP-Elec I went with Toxic because with Surf she gets near perfect coverage. Her name is French and means 'Queen.'​
Weaknesses covered by:​
Grass- Everyone
Electric- Zong, Breloom​


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The Bottom Dweller
Mudd Pupeh (Swampert) @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 240 HP/216 Def/52 SpDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spe)
- Ice Beam - Surf
- Earthquake - Roar​

We all know this set, standard Tankpert and is the first part of the answer to my problems. After annoying games of trial and error this lovely Mud Guppy came to me in my time of need. It gives me the electric resistance i need and Ice move to deal with dragons. His nickname is just what i always name my Swamperts. He looks like a Mud Puppy​



Weaknesses covered by:​





Grass- Crobat, Zong, Heatran, Roserade​





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The Unstoppable
Westbrook (Heatran) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 SpD/252 Spd/252 SpAtk
Modest nature (+SpAtk,-Atk)
- Fire Blast - Earth Power
- Dragon Pulse - Explosion ​

So... HeaTrap didn't work out (it sucked with this team). ScarfTran is a much better <i forgot the word> but well say that this is a better set to run. (yea, lets go with that :) ) With the new speed, Westbrook becomes a major player in my team for revenge kills (especially other heatran and Dragonites that are below 60%) I really have nothing else to say here. Westbrook is the last name of the guy my best friend likes (and i really want her to go out with this guy) and he's really strong and built, like Heatran.​
Weakness covered by:​
Water- Vaps, Breloom
Ground- Crobat, Zong, Breloom
Fighting- Breloom, Crobat​

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The Answer
Ivy (Roserade) @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spe/252 SpAtt
Timid Nature (+Spe,-Atk)
-Sleep Powder - Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb - Hidden Power (Fire)​

Essentially, she is Swampert's wife. Originally i put nidoking because he has access to Thunderbolt but an added water and psychic weakness was something i didnt need. With this set, she checks Breloom, Tyranitar, other Swamperts, and she is the perfect counter to all Zapdos sets not named Choice Scarf or Life Orb... yea thats really all i have to say. Her nickname is from the old batman cartoons (90's) villianess Ivy.​

Weaknesses covered by:​
Psychic: Zong, Tran
Ice: Zong, Tran, Swampert, Vaporeon
Fire: Swampert, Vaporeon, Heatran
Flying: Pick someone :p
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The Abused
Liberte (Bronzong) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP/84 Atk/80 Def/92 SpDef
Sassy nature (+SpDef,-Spd)
- Earthquake - Payback
- Rock Slide - Stealth Rock​

Poor Bronzong, it takes the hits the rest of my pokes can't handle supports with SR. What a trooper. EQ saves itself from Magnazone's Steel Death Trap and takes care of the Rotoms, Gengar and Azelf with Payback. Rock Slide is for consistancy for dealing with Aerodactyl early game and Zapdos and other flyers later on. Zong makes a decent counter for CM Jirachi and those that switch in. Its best friend is Vaporeon because of the wishes she gives him. His name is French (Liberté) meaning 'Freedom'. It's a slight play on words because he 'free's' my team from some major threats and 'Liberty Bell.'​
Weaknesses covered by:​
Fire: Heatran, Vaporeon, Swampert​

So that's my revised team please let me know what you think!!!​


Something I'm looking for: I'm in desperate need for wish support, and although i love my dear Vappy, shes just not cutting it, perhaps if i got rid of Surf/ Roar for Protect? Other comments and help is very much welcome!


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The Abuser
S0uth24 (Breloom) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 12 HP/252 Atk/244 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk,-SpAtk)
- Focus Punch - Seed Bomb
- Spore - Stone Edge​

I finally gave in and used the ever baneful, Breloom. Breloom was the second to last poke I chose and I think she brings quite a bit of synergy to the table. After some research I went with the 'SubPunch' set but changed Substitute out for Stone Edge after I saw how much Zapdos breezed through my team with relative ease. Besides Vaporeon, Breloom is my Suicune counter because it's faster and 2HKOs with SeedBomb. Its nickname is rather intresting, S0uth is my favorite Cardinal Direction and 24 is my favorite player on my highschool's football team.​

Weaknesses covered by:​

Psychic- Zong, Heatran, Drapion
Flying- Heatran, Zong, Crobat
Fire- Heatran, Vaps
Poison- Crobat, Zong, Heatran, Drapion
Ice- Heatran, Vaps, Zong​

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The Janitor
Roi (Drapion) @ Choice Band
Ability: Sniper
EVs: 252 Atk/252 Spd/4 SpDef
Jolly nature (+Spd,-SpAtk)
- Aqua Tail - Crunch
- Earthquake - Pursuit​
Who better for a late game clean up when all is said and done than Drapion? With an ATK of 418 and Spe of 317 not many pokes mid to late game can compete with him which makes him, more or less, the best janitor the metagame sees. Pursuit comes in handy with switch in on Gengars and makes a great combo for Heatran's Magma Storm. Crunch is for STAB and the defense drop is always welcome. The other two moves are for coverage. Aqua Tail and EQ for covering himself as well as helping out teammates (mainly Vaps, Zong, and Cro). His nicknames is French and means 'King.'​
Weakness covered by:​
Ground: Crobat, Zong​
 
Threat List:

Ludicolo- Generally, a rain dance team will cause problems for my team, but Ludicolo is a hard enemy to beat because he outspeeds everyone. Vaps, Swamp, Heat, and Roserade generally need to steer clear of him but if Crobat can't out speed the Ice Beam then Zong is my #1 guy.

Starmie- If it carries Grass Knot, Thunderbolt, and Surf I'm basically screwed but Zong (once again does what it needs to do). I love Payback!

Kingdra- Generally if he's not subbing, go into Vaps, Toxic, then roar him away. If Vaps it's rather difficult but nothing I can't handle.
 
Hey, I like your lead combo switch ideas but I think Metagross would wreck your Crobat.
Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, done. also I think Trick Scarf Uxie would give you trouble as a lead since you don't have taunt on your Crobat.

Possible threats:

Agiligross- If you allowed this thing to set up an agility or two, then you can say your prayers since T-Punch takes out Vaporeon in one to two hits on the switch. Unless you sent it out after something died to get the roar.

Electivire- With good Atk Spe and SpD it would put holes through your mainly Ground/Electric weak team

Mixape- A Mixape would turn your team into Swiss Cheese with it's good move pool and speed, except for Crobat which would take it with BB but other than that it's a pretty big threat.

Whats in common with all of these?......... Yep! Ground Weakness! and although your Brongzong and Drapion have Earthquake they're not really fast enough to take out these beasts. So I would suggest putting on a CB Dugtrio other than Drapion to get a faster EQ user, and a resistance to Electric types!

Hope I could help! :D
 
So a Zapdos with Hp-ground would pretty much solve my problems right?
and ill try out CB Dugtrio but i keep Drapion for TSpikes removal so maye i could switch it with Breloom
Thanks
 
this team is not mixape weak. crobat + vaporeon do really, really well at beating mixape.

this team is not agiligross weak, both bronzong and vaporeon check gross quite comfortably.
 
Like I said Crobat (and yes Vaporeon) can take Infernape but what if they are gone?
And if Metagross has Fire Punch (witch I have seen) it could easily take Brongzong.
Same with Vaporeon for Thunder Punch until it Roars it out.
 
ok well, its nice to see people fighting over me but i have to agree with Heist. I just went up against a Agiligross as a lead. Got 2 hits off with Crobat's HW (then it died) i switched into Zong to finish the job. It died and opp switched into Infernape. Nape used Flare blitz, Zong survived and then i killed it with EQ. how's that for a counter?
 
Umbrellacorp495 said:
Like I said Crobat (and yes Vaporeon) can take Infernape but what if they are gone?
And if Metagross has Fire Punch (witch I have seen) it could easily take Brongzong.
Same with Vaporeon for Thunder Punch until it Roars it out.
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I dont know why I bother. The X sweeps if Y is removed is a retarded argument, but I feel stupid for getting into this.

Metagross does not get Fire Punch.

Urgh why did I get into this...
 
Solid team. Only thing is, since Zong and Crobat cover a majority of your weaknesses. I don't see Crobat covering for much, it's most likely going to be OHKO'd (unless what you switch into is scarfed). Then once Zong is gone, this team is gonna be down and out after a Flygon comes along.
 
Yea I have been having.... difficulties with Flygon because I have no Poke with an Ice-type move, or well Dragons in general really. I think i might change Breloom with Venusaur and then switch Drapion with Zapdos. I think it'll make for a better structured team.
 
Sin said:
Yea I have been having.... difficulties with Flygon because I have no Poke with an Ice-type move, or well Dragons in general really. I think i might change Breloom with Venusaur and then switch Drapion with Zapdos. I think it'll make for a better structured team.
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What about just switching Drapion with:
Mamoswine @ Life Orb
Adamant/Jolly
Snow Cloak
252 atk/4 def/252 spe
-ice shard
-earthquake
-stone edge
-superpower

That'll give you a priority ice move to take care of flygons, along with a very powerful earthquake along with another fighting move that doesn't have to be set up, unlike Breloom.
 
i like the team, very good type coverage, the drapion seems a little out of place on this solid OU team but if it works it works
 
Nubz, if i switched Swine for Drap i would still need to put Venasaur instead of Breloom because of Toxic Spikes and I have tried out Swine/Saur and it works about the same as Drap/Loom with just the Ice move advantage :/ Maybe Zapdos/Mamoswine would work? but then i don't know who i would use for T-spikes coverage.
 
How about instead of Venusaur you try Roserade? Roserade gives you the T-spikes coverage you need along with a high SpA.
Try this set:
Roserade @ Life Orb
Natural Cure
Timid
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
~ Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
~ Sludge Bomb
~ Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ground
~ Sleep Powder / Spikes / Toxic Spikes
 
Okay, Mods i know there are only four pokes up there but please bear with me for a little while. The four pokes up there are my core. The last two are really giving me problems. I want a poison-type to absorb T-spikes and i need a pokemon that can successfully scare away dragons and provide some electric and water resistance. So far, these are the combos i have tried.

Nidoking/ Weavile- Nidoking is sadly too slow and weavile can't take a hit without becoming a pile of black snowflakes.
Mamoswine/ Roserade- The sets I have run (at the generosity of G nubz) are too fragile and if i go for bulk then i loose the speed that this team desperately needs.
Dugtrio/ Drapion- With a lack of Ice, Grass, and Electric moves the team falls apart to dragons particularly Flygon and Vaporeons Surf can only get me so far. Dugtrio is just hopeless
Venusaur/ Mamoswine- This set did manage to work a little but Infernape and Zapdos took advantage of them and then went to town on the rest of my team.
Breloom/ Drapion- My origional duo, these two have the most success but a lack of Priority Move and Ice attack make it difficult to deal with Zapdos.
 
If none of those worked, I think Mamo/Breloom is your best bet. Mamo gives you the priority ice attack you need, and you're lacking a physical attacker and Breloom is your man. I don't see anyway of fitting your needed type coverage along with having someone to absorb Toxic Spikes.
 
i think i might have. i tried Swapert/ Roserade and it seems to fit what i need, even though the lack of priority move is still there but i need sleep right now and will try out your suggestion when i get home from school.
Thanks so much for helping me i really appreciate it!
 
You get wrecked by Tauntdos. Sets up on Swampert, Vappy and Heatran. A really quick fix is to go with HP Electric on Vaporeon since you should be able to better handle Gyarados.

Crobat looks like a nice lead for this team however it does not seem to "beat" any leads. Most will get up SR and get a free turn as you U-turn out. Personally I would suggest taunt over Heat Wave on Crobat do you can prevent SR from going up and U-turn out.
 
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