New to Fifth Gen, Rate this Team

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I've recently returned to competitive battling after taking a break to wait for things in fifth gen to become more balanced. My tactics (keeping a dedicated lead) are still dated, but I hope this can still stand. (I would still consider myself a "noob" even in Gen 4)

http://notsocomplexanalysis.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/competitive-pokemon-rate-my-team/

Also, I've noticed that I have two choice band pokes that serve exactly the same purpose.


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Lead -- Sets up SR first turn, can be used for some attacking in mid-late game
Metagross @ Leftovers
Trait: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Meteor Mash
- Hammer Arm
- Bullet Punch



Physical Attacker/Sweeper 1 -- Primary physical sweeper
Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 156 HP / 252 Atk / 100 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Superpower



Physical Attacker/Sweeper 2 (Dragon) -- used for taking out other dragons and fighting-types that threaten Tyranitar
Haxorus (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 36 HP / 252 Atk / 220 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Brick Break
- Dragon Claw



Special Sweeper/Attacker -- Very good to put on the special side in general, particularly good against Ferrothorn
Heatran (M) @ Air Balloon
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Stealth Rock



Physical Defensive -- used for Toxic utility, defense against Fire physical
Gliscor (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 Spd
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Toxic
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
- Protect



Special Defensive -- stalls out basically any special attacking Pokemon
Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Wish
- Protect
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic


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Basic Strategy: Always open with Metagross. Set up SR on first turn. Switch out into either defensive Pokemon after that, or attempt a sweep. After stalling for a little, switch out to an offensive Pokemon. Switch out to defenders when necessary.
 
Would it be satisfying enough to put two word descriptions ("special sweeper"), or should it be a full sentence? Nonetheless, I'll edit it.
 

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3. Have some actual words in your post beyond your six Pokemon and their moves. Not following this makes your post quite boring to read and rate. All Pokemon should have a good reason for being in your team anyway, so why not post that reason? If you are having trouble with this one, start by giving an explanation for each team member. Why are they there? What role do they serve? How do you get them in? Then, give an explanation of how you would open with the team and how you would go about using it. All of these things help people rate your team and allow us to offer more helpful advice.
You need to expand your descriptions. PM me the changes and I'll unlock this. Thanks
 
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