Hey everyone. I threw together this team earlier and wanted opinions on it. I haven't really worked out movesets though, so they're pretty standard.
Forretress @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Volt Switch
First off is Forretress. I wanted a pokemon that could set up entry hazards while getting rid of them. I was considering Ferrothorn, but Forretress ultimately won due to the fact that it can learn Rapid Spin.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
Next here is Garchomp. I wanted a pokemon that could sweep on my team. This spot in my team was a competition between Alakazam and Garchomp. I figured I would use Garchomp since he can learn moves such as earthquake and whatnot.
Gastrodon @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Calm Nature
- Scald
- Recover
- Toxic
- Mirror Coat
Gastrodon was one of the last members I added. I knew I wanted a tank, but I wasn't sure who. Gastrodon and Blissey came to mind, but Gastrodon won. Gastrodon is somewhat of a counter to the common rain team. With it's Storm Drain ability, it can cause some damage to most rain teams.
Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Gengar was added as a disabler. He's for when people use the same move repeatedly, or just to get rid of powerful moves from the enemy team. Focus blast is also a nice counter for those pesky Ferrothorns that are used so often.
Rotom-W @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 232 HP / 56 SpA / 220 Spe
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split/ Hidden Power Ice
Rotom Wash was also a last minute addition. When thinking of a new team member, Rotom Wash came to mind. He's there to get rid of Dragons, and to burn foes who won't faint.
Metagross @ Occa Berry
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 Atk/ 4 HP
Adamant Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Bullet Punch
- Earthquake
- Explosion
When I added Metagross, power was in mind. I wanted a hard hitter that was bulky. I tried to give it a decent variety of moves. I added explosion as a back up plan, just in case he's my last hope against a strong enemy.
So, there it is. This team will likely be changed as I get comments on it. Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Forretress @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic Spikes
- Volt Switch
First off is Forretress. I wanted a pokemon that could set up entry hazards while getting rid of them. I was considering Ferrothorn, but Forretress ultimately won due to the fact that it can learn Rapid Spin.
Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
Next here is Garchomp. I wanted a pokemon that could sweep on my team. This spot in my team was a competition between Alakazam and Garchomp. I figured I would use Garchomp since he can learn moves such as earthquake and whatnot.
Gastrodon @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Calm Nature
- Scald
- Recover
- Toxic
- Mirror Coat
Gastrodon was one of the last members I added. I knew I wanted a tank, but I wasn't sure who. Gastrodon and Blissey came to mind, but Gastrodon won. Gastrodon is somewhat of a counter to the common rain team. With it's Storm Drain ability, it can cause some damage to most rain teams.
Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Gengar was added as a disabler. He's for when people use the same move repeatedly, or just to get rid of powerful moves from the enemy team. Focus blast is also a nice counter for those pesky Ferrothorns that are used so often.
Rotom-W @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 232 HP / 56 SpA / 220 Spe
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split/ Hidden Power Ice
Rotom Wash was also a last minute addition. When thinking of a new team member, Rotom Wash came to mind. He's there to get rid of Dragons, and to burn foes who won't faint.
Metagross @ Occa Berry
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 Atk/ 4 HP
Adamant Nature
- Meteor Mash
- Bullet Punch
- Earthquake
- Explosion
When I added Metagross, power was in mind. I wanted a hard hitter that was bulky. I tried to give it a decent variety of moves. I added explosion as a back up plan, just in case he's my last hope against a strong enemy.
So, there it is. This team will likely be changed as I get comments on it. Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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