Wrath of the Ice Beast
Hello. I am fairly new to the battling scene and I tried my hand at making a team from scratch. My team is centered around Kyurem-B with team support aimed at allowing the black ice dragon to pull off a sweep. So far my team is decent yet it feels incomplete. I can't seem to think of the one component that it needs, whether it be a new teammate, an adjusting in EVs or a simple move change. Maybe someone can help...maybe?
The Team at a glance:
Team Overview:
Careful, 252 HP, 168 Def, 80 SpD, 8 Spe
~Swords Dance
~Protect
~Substitute
~Baton Pass
Ninjask is here to give Kyurem-B a speed boost so that it may sweep. Given that Kyurem needs a lot of speed to surpass its foes, this little bug is important. Ninjask runs a generic set here, with Swords Dance when I manage to keep a Substitute up for one more turn, though I could always replace Swords Dance with a different move because whenever Ninjask can conveniently use it, I could always just use Baton Pass so that Kyurem can switch in without harm. I was thinking of using Taunt > Swords Dance to stop set-up sweepers such as Cloyster or DDNite. ~Protect
~Substitute
~Baton Pass
Technician Jolly 4 HP 252 Atk 252 Spe
~Mach Punch
~Low Sweep
~Bullet Seed
~Spore
I chose the standard Techniloom to handle some threats that may step in the way of Kyurem's sweep. Aside from that, I find Techniloom rather cheap and that most teams are prepared for it, but I would like some professional input on Breloom's position on my team.~Low Sweep
~Bullet Seed
~Spore
Timid 252 HP, 4 SpA, 252 Spe
~Reflect
~Light Screen
~Healing Wish
~Draco Meteor
The standard Dual Screens Latias is used to provide defensive support for Kyurem. I use the screens to add some bulk to Kyurem's already decent defenses to allow it to take priority hits and switch-in hits. I gave the 4 extra EVs in Special Attack so that Latias could use Draco Meteor in case it becomes Taunt bait. Should I replace Latias with a different Pokemon, as I wonder if its purpose could be fulfilled some other way?~Light Screen
~Healing Wish
~Draco Meteor
Calm 252 HP 176 Def 80 SpD
~Stealth Rock
~Spikes
~Rapid Spin
~Volt Switch
Since Kyurem is weak to all forms of entry hazard I need something to spin hazards off of my side of the field. I found a potent spinner in Forretress, who could not only spin hazards away but set them itself. You may be wondering why I have Stealth Rock instead of Toxic Spikes, and that is because I do not have the patience to set up all 2 layers and then proceed to set up Spikes, but I will switch back if one can provide a proper explanation. Volt Switch is Forretress' attacking move because it allows Foretress to keep momentum on my side of the field.~Spikes
~Rapid Spin
~Volt Switch
Magic Guard Quiet 148 HP 108 Def 252 SpA (0 IVs)
~Psyshock
~Focus Blast/Miss
~Shadow Ball
~Trick Room
Another possibility is to go with Trick Room to reverse the mechanics. Reuniclus is a great Pokemon that can come in on a hazard-laden field and take a Will-O-Wisp aimed at Kyurem by Sableye. Reuniclus can also counter a few of Kyurem's Fighting-type threats and physical walls which would wall Kyurem. Do I really need Trick Room, or should I forego it for a more useful alternative such as Recover or Hidden Power?~Focus Blast/Miss
~Shadow Ball
~Trick Room
Lonely 196 Atk 48 SpA 12 SpD 252 Spe
~Fusion Bolt
~Outrage
~Ice Beam
~Roost
Kyurem-B is the centerpiece of my team. It hits like a truck and can pull off a 6-0 sweep if well prepared. I made Kyurem a mixed attacker so that Ice Beam does more damage when it needs to. Roost provides reliable recovery when Latias has already gave its Healing Wish. I went with Life Orb because switching attacks is crucial for Kyurem to pull off a sweep against a diverse set of foes. Is the self-made EV spread not right, or does Kyurem need a Choice Band for more power?~Outrage
~Ice Beam
~Roost
Picture source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aS6mVCi7LgI/UFDzmF54oWI/AAAAAAAACpY/BskWZPcRQp4/s1600/Black+Kyurem.jpg
Constructive criticism and professional opinions are greatly appreciated.
~royanight
