Will Sandstorm be worth it?

Freezing Blizzard

Freezing Blizzard

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Hello, to all you Pokebeach people that love Pokemon just as much as me! (If it isn't all of you, something's very wrong)

To start, the title should tell you what I plan to do. However, I am gonna be gone for about a week after I post this. I know that it is a really terrible time to post a thread, but it was the only time to post it. I'm busier than most the people that know me actually know.

The point of this thread is to hopefully get some awesome minds in here, and to collaborate on multiple team ideas. Here are the Pokemon:

Scizor @ Scizorite
Adamant
252 Atk, 48 SpD, 204 HP
Ability: Technician
-Bullet Punch
-Swords Dance
-X-Scissor
-Pursuit / ?

Garchomp @ Bright Powder / ?
Adamant
252 Atk, 252 HP
Ability: Sand Veil
-Earthquake
-Dragon Claw
-Substitute
-Swords Dance

Tyranitar @ Chople Berry / Tyranitarite
Brave
252 Atk, 252 HP/Def/Sp Def
Ability: Sand Stream
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge / Rock Slide
-Protect
- ?

Bronzong @ Iron Ball
Relaxed
252 Def, 252 Sp Def
Ability: Levitate
-Gyro Ball
-Trick Room
-?
-?

Reuniclus @ ?
Quiet
252 Sp Atk, 252 HP
Ability: Magic Guard
-Psychic
-Focus Blast
-Trick Room
-Protect

Togekiss @ Leftovers/?
Modest
252 Sp Atk 252 Sp Def/ Def
Ability: Serene Grace
-?
-?
-?
-?

Shuckle @ Leftovers/Chesto Berry
Nature: Def or SpD up, Sp Atk or Spd down
252 Hp Def/SpD 252
Ability: Sturdy/Contrary
-Sandstorm/Shell Smash
-Rest
-Wrap
-Sticky Web

I know about EV's, IV's, etc. I know my mechanics pretty dang well. But to make a team that you can take to Nationals, or even Worlds, and be confident with, is a team that you talk about with other people, and in turn, you help others wherever you can. I haven't been on Pokebeach for quite a while now, but all I really want to do is help other people, and be awesome while I do it. Now for the fun part....

DISCUSS!!!!!!

EDIT: Added what I have plans for. Scizor is already done.
 
I'm going to right away advise and Garchomp's Mega Stone. Part of the reason Garchomp is so good is the 102 Speed which lets it outpace base 100s. Its Mega Evolution is slower.

At a glance I can also see Gengar posing a problem. I believe Sludge Bomb will be very common on it because of the new fairy type. Also keep in mind steel no longer resists ghost so Shadow Ball will be quite painful for a Bronzong to take.
 
Since weather isn't permanent i would suggest having 2 sandstormers. Since if one gets knocked out, your strategy is kind of out the window if they stall you.

I want to suggest you try out shuckle. It could be really interesting in a sandstorm team that also has togekiss.

Shuckle @ Leftovers/Chesto Berry
Nature: Def or SpD up.
252 Hp Def/SpD 252
Ability: Sturdy/Contrary
-Sandstorm/Shell Smash
-Rest
-Wrap
-Sticky Web

With wraps passive damage increased, it can become pretty dangerous on its own since it prevents retreat. Sticky Web allows it to support Togekiss, allowing it to more easily out speed it's opponent. Rest to heal off damage, and reactivate sturdy. Sandstorm to add more passive damage or contrary shell smash to make it harder to take down Shuckle.
 
Shuckle is a very tempting idea. Maybe take out Reuniclus for it? That would only leave me with one trick-roomer, and that isn't very tempting. I will update the above post with the Shuckle above, and add some stats for people to look at.
 
Rotom-W and/or Gliscor? Pretty basic among Sandstorm teams, Gliscor is always a nice compliment, can't be touched by EQ. Neither can Rotom, helps vs other Sand.
 
Here is an idea that I am interested to see what other people think of. Garchomp @ Bright Powder. With Sand Veil, you get a nice evasion boost, and the last time I battled that combination (Mist was the person with the team), I couldn't touch the Garchomp, and it took out my entire team on its own with the help of some supporters.
 
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