HipHop (Politoed-M) @Choice Specs
Timid
4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Drizzle
~Hydro Pump
~Focus Blast
~Ice Beam
~Psychic
This is the weather set-up, since without him, no rain and no cornerstone. He functions as a lead blaster, being able to rid me of Tyranitars, Hippowdons, Ninetails, Abomasnows, and other Politoeds. He runs Hydro Pump for the STAB, as 270 BP can't be ignored. Focus Blast is for Ttar and Abomasnow, and for hitting Ferrothorns that dare face me. Gliscor and Dragons as well as Hippowdon get Ice Beamed, as does Thundurus switching-in. Psychic is to get KOs on Toxicroak that try to switch in safely and get surprised. I, like Blue Thunder, thought he was originally dead-weight, but I was proved wrong as well. He proves to be an able-sweeper if the time presents itself, and his prowess at tanking Special hits is somewhat valuable.
Coverage:
Electric- Latios, Raikou
Grass- Latios, Scizor, Skarmory
Change nature to Modest instead of Timid. I can't think of One thing that you will outspeed thats signifigant.
Dragstrip (Latios-M) @Life Orb
Timid
4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Levitate
~Dragon Pulse
~Psyshock
~Surf
~Recover
I really rip this one apart.
This a fairly standard set for Latios on Rain Teams, but I give Blue Thunder the credit for showing me it. He goes Life Orb for added power, Use either Choice Specs or Scarf, trust me, it works MUCH better than Life Orb. and in Rain he has three STAB moves. Dragon Pulse is my main STAB move of choice due to Draco Meteor's accuracy problem and power reduction. Latios isn't a hit and run Pokemon, Yes, it is a hit and run Pokemon. What are you even thinking ._. Also, change Dragon Pulse to Draco Meteor. Latios is a LOT better at hit and run than anything else. so that's my reason. Psyshock is chosen so I can ram through Eviolite Chansey and Blissey that try to wall me, do not even try this, just use Scizor. as well as the occasional Cryogonal. lolcrygonial Surf is basically a STAB move in Rain, and is my weapon against Tyranitar should I stay in, NEVER stay in on a T-tar unless he is <30% and you know for a fact he is not scarfed. as well as Ninetails and Gliscor. Recover is for recovery...
I'm considering Thunder as a means of abusing the rain more and crippling opponents, but with two Thunder abusers already aboard, I don't think it's worth it.
ewwwwwww thunder latios do not want
Coverage:
Dragon- Scizor, Skarmory
Ice- Politoed, Scizor, Rotom-W
Ghost & Dark- Scizor, Skarmory
Bug- Scizor, Skarmory
ChromeShot (Scizor-M) @Choice Band
Adamant
244 HP/252 Atk/12 Spe
Technician
~Bullet Punch
~Superpower
~Pursuit
~U-Turn
Scizor is the lone Physical attacker here, and a darn good one. I elect to go CB so I have a huge power boost. Bullet Punch is an obvious standard on Scizor, with Technician and STAB and LO working for it, plus Priority. Superpower is for Ferrothorn, Tyranitar, Gastrodon, and other things that take neutral damage from it. Pursuit is used only against Latias and Latios, Reuniclus, and Red HP Pokemon switching-out. U-Turn is a means of switching out and scouting, as well as a secondary STAB.
The twelve Speed EVs are for outspeeding other Scizor and his competititors that have a chance to outspeed at eight EVs.
If you want, give him some Leftovers, they work just as good with the amount of HP you've put into him. Especially if you don't want two choiced Pokemon.
Coverage:
Fire- Politoed, Latios, Rotom-W
HAZOP Red (Rotom-W) @Choice Scarf
Modest
252 SAtk/252 Spe/4 HP
Levitate
~Hydro Pump
~Volt Switch
~HP Ice
~Trick
Rotom-W took the role of playing Gliscor killer and Excadrill wall and weather lead, among other things. Hydro Pump has 270 BP in rain, making perfect sense as the main STAB, as well as being the only Water move it learns. This variant forces switches like a Pokemon Catcher (Bad...), and being Scarfed, it's much faster than the weather leads that are so omnipresent. With the current set, it can take out Ninetails, Tyranitar and Politoed with little trouble. Leading with him over Politoed is a much better approach, letting me either switch into an appropriate counter or KO a weather war before it starts. Politoed is at the absolute mercy of Rotom-W especially due to its Volt Switch STAB. HP Ice helps eliminate Gliscor and Landorus, as well as Dragons and problematic Grass-types. Trick let's it cripple walls like Chansey, Blissey and Gastrodon by locking into a support move like Toxic. Its annoyance and defensive synergy with Scizor make it invaluable.
Looks good.
Coverage:
Grass- Latios, Scizor, Skarmory
Falchian (Skarmory-F) @Shed Shell
Impish
252 HP/252 Def/4 Spe
Sturdy
~Spikes
~Roost
~Whirlwind
~Brave Bird
Skarmory is the latest addition, and a very pivotal one as well. The Shed Shell is to make sure I escape Magnezone, and overall will help against any Magnet Pull users like the rare Probopass. Brave Bird is its STAB move, helping against Grass types that may still be in, as they are a problem for a bit of the team. Whirlwind provides its own phazing and racks up residual damage given by either SR or Spikes. Roost is the recovery option, as it's the only wall that has recovery and supports like I need it to. Spikes can be used to slowly kill Volcarona and Magnezone, though it takes three turns to get to full power. This is the big pivot I've needed.
The EVs allow for amazing Defensive bulk and in general, a highly effective set-up on physical attackers.
The name comes from "Falchion", a broad, slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point, but modified for the Female version.
Looks good again.
Coverage:
Electric- Latios, Raikou
Fire- Politoed, Latios, Rotom-W
Atronarix (Raikou) @Leftovers
Timid
128 HP/76 Def/52 SAtk/252 Spe
Pressure
~Thunder
~HP Ice
~Substitute
~Calm Mind
Let me tell you, taking Zapdos off the team wasn't easy, but I feel like Raikou can handle this job much easier. It has much more bulk and Speed than Thundurus, and more special bulk and Speed than Zapdos. I decided that the Z-Movie one, being Rash, wasn't fast enough, so I chose a SubCM version that works great in Thundurus's stead. Thunder is its optimal STAB move and crux of the set. HP Ice is to attain near perfect coverage in the famed BoltBeam combo as well as hitting Ground, Dragon and Grass Pokemon that resist Thunder. Substitute is the set-up needed to ensure I get a Calm Mind off, maybe two for more special bulk. Calm Mind though is the staple, a move that sets it apart from Thundurus in the form of a massive Special wall. I know that the top WW user, Skarmory, wouldn't dare show its face, so my set-up is safe from phazing. Milotic, Latias and Gyarados won't come in either unless Latias knows I won't use HP Ice and starts CMing herself. There is literally no stopping the set-up unless you resist both offensive moves and can knock down the Sub each time. That will mostly be Physical atttackers, but I will be switching for Skarmory then anyhow.
The EVs may seem a bit odd on SubCM, but there is literally no Flygon in OU. I use the HP to attain a good Sub # and Leftovers boost, and max Speed to ensure the Sub goes up first. The Def and SAtk keep it durable and being able to threaten earlier than usual. I love this one... Thanks to ShadowLugia for spread.
This one is fine as well
Coverage:
Ground- Latios, Rotom-W, Skarmory
