RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Can we use Hidden Power over Fire Blast.
Can we use Hidden Power over Fire Blast.
Teambuilding Challenge #1 - Congrats ShadowLugia!
- Thread starter Professor Palutena
- Start date
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Wow you have got to be kidding me, I'm using that exact set except Timid for rmt of the month :0
Wow you have got to be kidding me, I'm using that exact set except Timid for rmt of the month :0
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Nope, nothing on that set can be changed.Shadow Scyther said:
:OHot N said:
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Just letting everyone know that you have one week left.
So I should probably stop procrastinating, right?
Just letting everyone know that you have one week left.
So I should probably stop procrastinating, right?
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
quick question how i post spoiler tags???
quick question how i post spoiler tags???
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
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RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
ok thanks.... here's my team
ok thanks.... here's my team
Politoed (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Perish Song
- Encore
- Ice Beam
Volcarona @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Hurricane
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Ice Beam
Ferrothorn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 Atk / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Protect
Rotom-W @ Choice Specs
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Pain Split
- Hydro Pump
- Trick
Donphan (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Stone Edge
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Perish Song
- Encore
- Ice Beam
Volcarona @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Hurricane
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Ice Beam
Ferrothorn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 Atk / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Protect
Rotom-W @ Choice Specs
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Thunder
- Pain Split
- Hydro Pump
- Trick
Donphan (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Stone Edge
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
I should really get my team in before I forget.
I should really get my team in before I forget.
Politoed (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Scald
- Toxic
- Refresh
- Protect
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
- Fire Blast
Claydol @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Ferrothorn (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Thunder Wave
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Swarm
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Quick Attack
- Superpower
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Scald
- Toxic
- Refresh
- Protect
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
- Fire Blast
Claydol @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Ferrothorn (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Thunder Wave
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Swarm
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Quick Attack
- Superpower
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Rain NextGen
Pride (Politoed) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Scald
- Toxic
-Refresh
-Protect
Brings the rain, necessary for Drizzle Volcarona. Pretty much the best Politoed set imo...
India (Donphan) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Impish Nature (+Def, -SpA)
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Shard
Spins hazards, which is very important for Volcarona. Deals with some physical threats, hits very hard off a base 120 attack.
Bug 2.0 (Scizor) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 248 Atk / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-Turn
- Pursuit
- Superpower
CB Scizor, deals with threats of the metagame and helps maintain momentum. Get's Volcarona easy set up in some situations.
Rainy Day (Volcarona) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SDef / 252 Spe
Modest Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
Star of the show
Fatty (Dragonite) @ Leftovers
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SAtk / 36 SDef / 8 Spe
Modest (+SAtk -Atk)
- Hurricane
- Thunder
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
Deals with Skarmory, which can be an issue at times. Excellent at abusing rain and hitting extremely hard. Checks a variety of offensive threats.
20th Century (Gyarados) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk ,-SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
Decent revenge killer, potent sweeper after a moxie boost.
Lol I have too much time on my hands
Rain NextGen
Rain NextGen
Pride (Politoed) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Scald
- Toxic
-Refresh
-Protect
Brings the rain, necessary for Drizzle Volcarona. Pretty much the best Politoed set imo...
India (Donphan) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Impish Nature (+Def, -SpA)
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Shard
Spins hazards, which is very important for Volcarona. Deals with some physical threats, hits very hard off a base 120 attack.
Bug 2.0 (Scizor) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 248 Atk / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- U-Turn
- Pursuit
- Superpower
CB Scizor, deals with threats of the metagame and helps maintain momentum. Get's Volcarona easy set up in some situations.
Rainy Day (Volcarona) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SDef / 252 Spe
Modest Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
Star of the show
Fatty (Dragonite) @ Leftovers
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SAtk / 36 SDef / 8 Spe
Modest (+SAtk -Atk)
- Hurricane
- Thunder
- Draco Meteor
- Roost
Deals with Skarmory, which can be an issue at times. Excellent at abusing rain and hitting extremely hard. Checks a variety of offensive threats.
20th Century (Gyarados) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk ,-SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Ice Fang
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
Decent revenge killer, potent sweeper after a moxie boost.
Lol I have too much time on my hands
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Hopefully, we'll have all the teams in by this time tomorrow, which is the deadline.
I'll post my team here when I finish testing tomorrow morning.
Or, because we only have 3 out of 17 teams, would you like an extension?
Hopefully, we'll have all the teams in by this time tomorrow, which is the deadline.
I'll post my team here when I finish testing tomorrow morning.
Or, because we only have 3 out of 17 teams, would you like an extension?
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
I got my team in. And yes, maybe an extension would be best. The holidays have that effect on people.
Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song
- Focus Blast
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Bug Buzz
- Fire Blast
- Hurricane
- Quiver Dance
Lanturn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Volt Absorb
EVs: 52 HP / 252 Def / 204 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Scald
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Breloom (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 236 HP / 216 SDef / 56 Spd
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Spore
- Seed Bomb
Latios (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Psyshock
- Recover
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Atk / 204 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Pursuit
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song
- Focus Blast
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Bug Buzz
- Fire Blast
- Hurricane
- Quiver Dance
Lanturn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Volt Absorb
EVs: 52 HP / 252 Def / 204 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Scald
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Breloom (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 236 HP / 216 SDef / 56 Spd
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Spore
- Seed Bomb
Latios (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Psyshock
- Recover
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Atk / 204 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- U-turn
- Pursuit
I got my team in. And yes, maybe an extension would be best. The holidays have that effect on people.
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
I'll finish my team later today (Sure wish it were a Timid Volcarona!), but yes I think an extension would be nice due to low numbers of submissions. Maybe a PM to everyone as a reminder wouldn't go amiss either.
EDIT: I'm terrible. My original Gym team featured the combination of Bug/Flying, and it used more or less the same Volcarona, so I'm just going to post that as it was kinda successful (better than my current Gym team at any rate).
I'll finish my team later today (Sure wish it were a Timid Volcarona!), but yes I think an extension would be nice due to low numbers of submissions. Maybe a PM to everyone as a reminder wouldn't go amiss either.
EDIT: I'm terrible. My original Gym team featured the combination of Bug/Flying, and it used more or less the same Volcarona, so I'm just going to post that as it was kinda successful (better than my current Gym team at any rate
). Dragonite (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SAtk / 176 Spd
Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
- ExtremeSpeed
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Roost
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 112 HP / 252 SAtk / 144 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Superpower
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
Gliscor (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 Spd
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Ice Fang
- Swords Dance
Xatu (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Night Shade
- Thunder Wave
- Roost
- Reflect
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 4 Sdef / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
Some of the sets are a bit strange so let me explain
Dragonite needs to be special because otherwise I am destroyed by opposing Rotom-W, and it can burn me so physical sets aren't really cutting it. I used to use White Herb as an unusual yet effective defence against Deoxys-S leads, but since the ban Life Orb is the superior option.
Rotom-W has Toxic over Will-o-wisp because Gastrodon can be a very tough Poke to deal with otherwise, and I want to limit the lifetime of Lati@s as much as I can. Useful against enemy Rotom-W to some extent but they don't stay in long anyway so Toxic hardly builds up.
Gee I never did see that Scizor set before
Gliscor needs Protect because otherwise I am dead to Terrakion, it absolutely needs that extra recovery. Swords Dance is so Gliscor actually does something and it's useful to muscle through SubRoost Dragonite sets which I otherwise lose to (Stealth Rock is incredibly hard to work into this team). Might increase its speed to 280 like the good old days because Lucario is becoming more popular but hnng that missing bulk.
Xatu has a nice set. It has lots of fun with Ferrothorn. Might need to try stupid items because Tyranitar being one of the premier Stealth Rock users gives Xatu a hard time. Mamoswine also but he's less common.
Volcarona is a pretty cool dude. Tried ChestoRest but it's so bad in the current metagame. I use Hurricane as my third attack because it smacks stuff around pretty hard and means that Volcarona can handle rain teams a lot better. OHKOing Terrakion makes me feel fuzzy inside. Seriously don't use ChestoRest what a rofl set.
This got me to around 1350 ish on Smogon's ladder so it's not exactly terrible, but there are some key issues (no SR, Rain Stall a problem) that are tricky to work around
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 80 HP / 252 SAtk / 176 Spd
Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
- ExtremeSpeed
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Roost
Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 112 HP / 252 SAtk / 144 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Superpower
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
Gliscor (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 Spd
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Ice Fang
- Swords Dance
Xatu (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Night Shade
- Thunder Wave
- Roost
- Reflect
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 4 Sdef / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
Some of the sets are a bit strange so let me explain
Dragonite needs to be special because otherwise I am destroyed by opposing Rotom-W, and it can burn me so physical sets aren't really cutting it. I used to use White Herb as an unusual yet effective defence against Deoxys-S leads, but since the ban Life Orb is the superior option.
Rotom-W has Toxic over Will-o-wisp because Gastrodon can be a very tough Poke to deal with otherwise, and I want to limit the lifetime of Lati@s as much as I can. Useful against enemy Rotom-W to some extent but they don't stay in long anyway so Toxic hardly builds up.
Gee I never did see that Scizor set before
Gliscor needs Protect because otherwise I am dead to Terrakion, it absolutely needs that extra recovery. Swords Dance is so Gliscor actually does something and it's useful to muscle through SubRoost Dragonite sets which I otherwise lose to (Stealth Rock is incredibly hard to work into this team). Might increase its speed to 280 like the good old days because Lucario is becoming more popular but hnng that missing bulk.
Xatu has a nice set. It has lots of fun with Ferrothorn. Might need to try stupid items because Tyranitar being one of the premier Stealth Rock users gives Xatu a hard time. Mamoswine also but he's less common.
Volcarona is a pretty cool dude. Tried ChestoRest but it's so bad in the current metagame. I use Hurricane as my third attack because it smacks stuff around pretty hard and means that Volcarona can handle rain teams a lot better. OHKOing Terrakion makes me feel fuzzy inside. Seriously don't use ChestoRest what a rofl set.
This got me to around 1350 ish on Smogon's ladder so it's not exactly terrible, but there are some key issues (no SR, Rain Stall a problem) that are tricky to work around
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Dec. 28)
Alright, the deadline has been extended to January 6th.
Alright, the deadline has been extended to January 6th.
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Jan. 6)
This will be my team post, expect me to edit it later with the team. Just a little busy atm. 3-5 days?
Giving myself a time extension ;D
This will be my team post, expect me to edit it later with the team. Just a little busy atm. 3-5 days?
Giving myself a time extension ;D
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Jan. 6)
Here's my team:
Here's my team:
Politoed (F) @Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Timid Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
-Hydro Pump
-Ice Beam
-Focus Blast
-Hidden Power (Grass)
Standard Specs Politoed for tearing holes in anything not named Blissey or Chansey granted that you predict correctly. It helps Volcarona sweep by setting up the rain to make Hurricane 100% accurate, and weakening foes.
Volcarona (F) @Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe)
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz
-Fire Blast
-Hurricane
The star of the show. Despite being a fire type, its great on rain teams because it has a 4x resistance to grass, a weakness of most water types, and it gets 100% accurate Hurricane in rain. Combine that with Quiver Dance, arguably the best stat-upping move in the game, and Volcarona's excellent Special Attack and usable speed, and now it is a potent threat. Much of the team is focused around helping Volcarona sweep.
Ferrothorn (F) @Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP/88 Def/168 SDef
Impish Nature (+ Def, -SAtk)
-Spikes
-Protect
-Thunder Wave
-Power Whip
Ferrothorn is extremely useful. Rain weakens its biggest weakness, fire, and in turn Ferrothorn resists and powered up water type moves the opponent may have. It helps Volcarona sweep by setting up Spikes to make enemy Pokemon easier to KO, and it can use Thunder Wave to make sure Volcarona outspeeds its enemies. Protect lets it scout and gain more Leftovers recover, and Power Whip prevents it from being complete Taunt fodder.
Starmie @Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Timid Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
-Surf
-Thunder
-Ice Beam
-Rapid Spin
Starmie is a great Pokemon. With Natural Cure, it can sponge status conditions, and with double STAB Surf (in the rain) as well as 100% accurate Thunder and Ice Beam to round out the coverage, it can really hurt teams late game. It helps Volcarona sweep by Rapid Spinning away Spikes and Stealth Rock, which otherwise greatly hinder Volcarona's ability to switch in.
Terrakion @Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
-Stone Edge
-Close Combat
-Earthquake
-Aerial Ace
Terrakion may seem like an odd choice on a rain team due to its grass and water weaknesses, but it is very useful. It not only checks opposing Volcarona with ease, but it also helps Volcarona sweep in many ways. Terrakion can seriously dent or OHKO outright all of Volcarona's counters (namely Blissey, Chansey, Heatran, Dragonite, and Gyarados). It can also attract grass type attacks, which Volcarona can switch in on easily,
Jirachi @Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP /224 SpD /32 Spe
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk
-Wish
-Stealth Rock
-Body Slam
-Iron head
Jirachi is another great Pokemon for rain teams, with one of its two weaknesses being negated by rain, and resisting grass attacks. It helps Volcarona sweep by using Stealth Rock to wear down Volcarona's checks and counters, using Body Slam to paralyze foes so Volcarona can set up and outspeed them, and it can use Wish and then switch to Volcarona so Volcarona gains 202 HP back, greatly increasing its longevity.
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Timid Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
-Hydro Pump
-Ice Beam
-Focus Blast
-Hidden Power (Grass)
Standard Specs Politoed for tearing holes in anything not named Blissey or Chansey granted that you predict correctly. It helps Volcarona sweep by setting up the rain to make Hurricane 100% accurate, and weakening foes.
Volcarona (F) @Leftovers
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe)
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz
-Fire Blast
-Hurricane
The star of the show. Despite being a fire type, its great on rain teams because it has a 4x resistance to grass, a weakness of most water types, and it gets 100% accurate Hurricane in rain. Combine that with Quiver Dance, arguably the best stat-upping move in the game, and Volcarona's excellent Special Attack and usable speed, and now it is a potent threat. Much of the team is focused around helping Volcarona sweep.
Ferrothorn (F) @Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP/88 Def/168 SDef
Impish Nature (+ Def, -SAtk)
-Spikes
-Protect
-Thunder Wave
-Power Whip
Ferrothorn is extremely useful. Rain weakens its biggest weakness, fire, and in turn Ferrothorn resists and powered up water type moves the opponent may have. It helps Volcarona sweep by setting up Spikes to make enemy Pokemon easier to KO, and it can use Thunder Wave to make sure Volcarona outspeeds its enemies. Protect lets it scout and gain more Leftovers recover, and Power Whip prevents it from being complete Taunt fodder.
Starmie @Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Timid Nature (+Spe, -Atk)
-Surf
-Thunder
-Ice Beam
-Rapid Spin
Starmie is a great Pokemon. With Natural Cure, it can sponge status conditions, and with double STAB Surf (in the rain) as well as 100% accurate Thunder and Ice Beam to round out the coverage, it can really hurt teams late game. It helps Volcarona sweep by Rapid Spinning away Spikes and Stealth Rock, which otherwise greatly hinder Volcarona's ability to switch in.
Terrakion @Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
-Stone Edge
-Close Combat
-Earthquake
-Aerial Ace
Terrakion may seem like an odd choice on a rain team due to its grass and water weaknesses, but it is very useful. It not only checks opposing Volcarona with ease, but it also helps Volcarona sweep in many ways. Terrakion can seriously dent or OHKO outright all of Volcarona's counters (namely Blissey, Chansey, Heatran, Dragonite, and Gyarados). It can also attract grass type attacks, which Volcarona can switch in on easily,
Jirachi @Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP /224 SpD /32 Spe
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk
-Wish
-Stealth Rock
-Body Slam
-Iron head
Jirachi is another great Pokemon for rain teams, with one of its two weaknesses being negated by rain, and resisting grass attacks. It helps Volcarona sweep by using Stealth Rock to wear down Volcarona's checks and counters, using Body Slam to paralyze foes so Volcarona can set up and outspeed them, and it can use Wish and then switch to Volcarona so Volcarona gains 202 HP back, greatly increasing its longevity.
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Jan. 6)
Welp, here's mine.
Welp, here's mine.
Volcarona @ Leftovers
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz
-Hurricane
-Fire Blast
Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song
- Focus Blast
Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Trait: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SDef / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Recover
- Toxic
Volcarona attracts Water-type moves a lot, and Gastrodon loves them. In return, the Grass-type moves Gastrodon hates are easily taken by Volcarona.
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spe)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Thunder Wave
Sets up hazards, which is awesome and stuff. Hard to kill in rain and all that awesome stuff.
Slowbro @ Rocky Helmet
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
IVs: 29 Spe
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spe)
- Scald
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Slack Off
Slow enough that Conkeldurr outruns it (so Payback won't do a lot). Really useful for Terrakion, who does quite a number to this team.
Hitmontop @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Atk
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Sucker Punch
- Mach Punch
- Toxic
Spins away those terrible entry hazards that clip the wings of our wonderful moth.
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz
-Hurricane
-Fire Blast
Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song
- Focus Blast
Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Trait: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SDef / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Recover
- Toxic
Volcarona attracts Water-type moves a lot, and Gastrodon loves them. In return, the Grass-type moves Gastrodon hates are easily taken by Volcarona.
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spe)
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Thunder Wave
Sets up hazards, which is awesome and stuff. Hard to kill in rain and all that awesome stuff.
Slowbro @ Rocky Helmet
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
IVs: 29 Spe
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spe)
- Scald
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Slack Off
Slow enough that Conkeldurr outruns it (so Payback won't do a lot). Really useful for Terrakion, who does quite a number to this team.
Hitmontop @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Atk
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Sucker Punch
- Mach Punch
- Toxic
Spins away those terrible entry hazards that clip the wings of our wonderful moth.
RE: Teambuilding Challenge #1 (Set Posted; Teams are due Jan. 6)
My team, a bit unusual:
My team, a bit unusual:
Politoed (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 228 HP / 252 SAtk / 28 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Focus Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Hurricane
- Bug Buzz
- Fire Blast
Dragonite (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 16 SDef / 160 Spd
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Substitute
- Dragon Claw
Blastoise (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Protect
- Dragon Tail
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Thunder
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Ferrothorn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Thunder Wave
- Power Whip
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 228 HP / 252 SAtk / 28 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Focus Blast
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Volcarona (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Quiver Dance
- Hurricane
- Bug Buzz
- Fire Blast
Dragonite (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 16 SDef / 160 Spd
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Substitute
- Dragon Claw
Blastoise (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Protect
- Dragon Tail
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Thunder
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Ferrothorn (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Thunder Wave
- Power Whip