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What're Their Lasts?
Back in generations 1-4, team preview did not exist, and as such it was vital to be able to discern what the opponents remaining Pokemon were. Even though we are now blessed with team preview, the ability to work out which Pokemon would be the best choice for the last teamslot(s) is a vital question during the teambuilding process.
In this project, every week, I will post a team that a player has built, but with two of the Pokemon missing. It is your goal to suggest which Pokemon would fit best in these last slots. There will be two stages each week, a nominations stage, where you will be able to submit your suggestion, and a voting phase. The person who receives the most votes will win the week, and be added to our hall of fame, along with their submission!
At the end of each week, I will also reveal what the original Pokemon were. Even if you did not guess these Pokemon however, this does not mean your choice was wrong. Teams may have multiple paths to fill their weaknesses, and you may have found an even better option than the original builder.
Hopefully this project will help any aspiring builders improve their teambuilding skills! If you would like to submit a team to be used in an upcoming week, please PM Geysers on Smogon, providing me with an import, and a short building process for your team! I can't promise your team will be featured, but it is worth trying!
Rules
Example of a What's Their Last Submission
Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn neatly patch up the team's Zacian-C and Kyogre weaknesses, while also providing invaluable hazard and Paralysis support to benefit Assurance Zacian-C and Zygarde-C. In addition, Ferrothorn greatly eases the matchup against opposing defensive Necrozma-DM, to which the team otherwise has no safe switch-ins.
Current team (Week 3)
Team by Fardin
Stepping back in time a bit, this week I’ve got a USUM AG team! This one is built around the deadly offensive core of CM ReRe Fairyceus alongside Choice Specs Lunala, which neatly cover each other’s checks with Fairyceus threatening dark types like Arceus-Dark, Yveltal, and Tyranitar, while Lunala breaks through Necrozma-DM and Primal Groudon. Defensive Yveltal helps to semi-reliably check Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza while also tearing stall teams to shreds. Arceus-Poison provides a reliable check for Marshadow and Xerneas, preventing them from ripping the team apart.
What’re my lasts?
OP stolen from Estarossa
What're Their Lasts?
Back in generations 1-4, team preview did not exist, and as such it was vital to be able to discern what the opponents remaining Pokemon were. Even though we are now blessed with team preview, the ability to work out which Pokemon would be the best choice for the last teamslot(s) is a vital question during the teambuilding process.
In this project, every week, I will post a team that a player has built, but with two of the Pokemon missing. It is your goal to suggest which Pokemon would fit best in these last slots. There will be two stages each week, a nominations stage, where you will be able to submit your suggestion, and a voting phase. The person who receives the most votes will win the week, and be added to our hall of fame, along with their submission!
At the end of each week, I will also reveal what the original Pokemon were. Even if you did not guess these Pokemon however, this does not mean your choice was wrong. Teams may have multiple paths to fill their weaknesses, and you may have found an even better option than the original builder.
Hopefully this project will help any aspiring builders improve their teambuilding skills! If you would like to submit a team to be used in an upcoming week, please PM Geysers on Smogon, providing me with an import, and a short building process for your team! I can't promise your team will be featured, but it is worth trying!
Rules
- Please only post viable Pokemon in the AG metagame. In general one can refer to the AG VR to get a general idea of this.
- Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis if enough evidence is provided to support why your nomination is a viable choice, eg. overlooked Pokemon you believe to have a niche. Replays and calcs are highly advised in this scenario, on top of a detailed explanation.
- For any other nomination, a small paragraph will suffice for a nomination. You may choose to add calcs and replays too to strengthen your arguement if you like however. One-liners should be avoided.
- Do not post unviable sets. Alternative coverage options or items may be permitted if within reason, however they should not negatively affect a Pokemon in terms of other matchups greatly.
- You may submit the same Pokemon as someone else, provided at least one of the sets are different. For instance, if someone has already submitted Necrozma-DM + Ferrothorn, you may still submit Necrozma-DM + Eternatus.
- NO slashing is permitted. You may not have 5 moves, 2 abilities, 2 items etc. in a match, the same should be true here.
- Reservations are permitted provided the post is complete within 24 hours. After this time limit, anyone may take your reservation freely. Please post your sets when posting a reservation, eg. Hone Claws Yveltal.
- Each person may only submit once per round.
- When choosing a Pokemon and set, try to analyse what the team is weak to or is unable to break before submitting. Don't just submit a random Pokemon for the sake of it.
- You may not change any of the provided sets on the other 4 Pokemon in order to better fit a submission. You should instead submit based upon the given sets.
- During the voting phase you may only vote for one person unless otherwise instructed. You may not vote for yourself.
Example of a What's Their Last Submission
Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Leech Seed
- Spikes
- Power Whip
- Protect
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Morning Sun
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Sunsteel Strike
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Leech Seed
- Spikes
- Power Whip
- Protect
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Prism Armor
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Morning Sun
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Sunsteel Strike
Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn neatly patch up the team's Zacian-C and Kyogre weaknesses, while also providing invaluable hazard and Paralysis support to benefit Assurance Zacian-C and Zygarde-C. In addition, Ferrothorn greatly eases the matchup against opposing defensive Necrozma-DM, to which the team otherwise has no safe switch-ins.
Current team (Week 3)
Team by Fardin
Stepping back in time a bit, this week I’ve got a USUM AG team! This one is built around the deadly offensive core of CM ReRe Fairyceus alongside Choice Specs Lunala, which neatly cover each other’s checks with Fairyceus threatening dark types like Arceus-Dark, Yveltal, and Tyranitar, while Lunala breaks through Necrozma-DM and Primal Groudon. Defensive Yveltal helps to semi-reliably check Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza while also tearing stall teams to shreds. Arceus-Poison provides a reliable check for Marshadow and Xerneas, preventing them from ripping the team apart.
What’re my lasts?
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