So with my 3rd RMT I tried to make a Sandstorm team. Utilized Less then Sun and Rain with the introduction of Drizzle Politoed and Drought Ninetales because of many more viable fire and water attackers not to mention swift swimmers. Any help on this would be appreciated!
Team At A Glance
Batman Returns?
Gliscor @ Flying Gem
Trait: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
I have absolutely fallen in love with this Gliscor set. An acrobatics boosted Gliscor with a Flying Gem does massive amounts of damage to anything that doesn't resist it. Even Gliscor's worst enemy, Rotom-W can be damaged on the switch in and subsequently outsped and KO'ed. With Tyranitar to set up sandstorm sand veil abuse was the obvious choice, reducing many reliable moves to the level of almost Fire Blast and Thunder accuracy. This provide more opportunities to set up successfully.
A Dinosaur? Really Gamefreak?
Tyranitar @ Leftovers
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Atk / 20 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Fire Punch
- Crunch
I decided that I would rather have fire punch to be able to invest all my EV's into attack instead of splitting them up into SpA and Att. This set may stop me from checking Skarmory and Ferrothorn, but with Espeon his allows me to check those threats as well allowing me to bounce back their attempts to set up entry hazards.
Wishing On a New Level
Jirachi @ Leftovers
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 240 HP / 160 Def / 32 Spd / 76 SDef
Calm Nature
- Iron Head
- Wish
- Hidden Power (Ground)
- Fire Punch
Jirachi sets up a good type synergy with Landorus, while Jirachi can support the team and heal with Wish passing, Landorus with a Choice Scarf can take out faster threats and even dealing significant damage to common switch ins to it like Heatran, Scizor, and other steel types are smashed by Fire Punch and Hidden Power Ground.
Females Aren't as Bad as You Think
Latias @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Dragon Pulse
- Recover
- Hidden Power (Fire)
Latias came off as a better alternative to Espeon as reliable recovery in the form of recovery rather then a a Morning Sun in Sandstorm. Hidden Power Fire allows for coverage on steel type threats that otherwise wall a mono-attacking Dragon Pulse set. Being much more defensive then her brother Latios, Latias can take hits well can fry Scizor with HP Fire.
Flying Land Paradox
Landorus @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sand Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-Turn
- Hidden Power (Ice)
Landorus is in OU for a reason, whatever job you choose for it, it will perform it admirably. In this case Landorus can be a counter to cover my team's weaknesses which would otherwise tear my defensive core apart. Hidden Power Ice tears apart dragon types that otherwise threaten this team. With all the switches forced by Landorus entry hazard support is a must. Bringing in the next member of my team
Tinkerbell, but More Annoying
Celebi @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 220 HP / 252 SAtk / 36 Spd
Modest Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power (Fire)
Taking and offensive Celebi allows this team to check threats like other Tyranitar that would otherwise tear holes in he defensive core. With Nasty Plot Celebi quickly becomes a massive threat to the opponents team with it's Dual STABS of Psychich and Giga Drain. Hidden Power Takes down Scizor which as mentioned, threatens this team greatly.
I tested this team pretty extensively on Pokemon Showdown. It worked out pretty well with a record of 21-5. Some problems I encountered were:
Stall
Yes. Stall completely annoys this team to no end. Due to the lack of taunt and other methods to prevent stall Pokemon from walling me.
Anyways this team took awhile to make various changes were made, I turned away from a possible Bulk Up Tornadus because of residual damage from sandstorm. I tried a Dual Screen Espeon but with the nice defensive coverage I found it unneeded.
Team At A Glance
Batman Returns?
Gliscor @ Flying Gem
Trait: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 SDef
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
I have absolutely fallen in love with this Gliscor set. An acrobatics boosted Gliscor with a Flying Gem does massive amounts of damage to anything that doesn't resist it. Even Gliscor's worst enemy, Rotom-W can be damaged on the switch in and subsequently outsped and KO'ed. With Tyranitar to set up sandstorm sand veil abuse was the obvious choice, reducing many reliable moves to the level of almost Fire Blast and Thunder accuracy. This provide more opportunities to set up successfully.
A Dinosaur? Really Gamefreak?
Tyranitar @ Leftovers
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 236 Atk / 20 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Fire Punch
- Crunch
I decided that I would rather have fire punch to be able to invest all my EV's into attack instead of splitting them up into SpA and Att. This set may stop me from checking Skarmory and Ferrothorn, but with Espeon his allows me to check those threats as well allowing me to bounce back their attempts to set up entry hazards.
Wishing On a New Level
Jirachi @ Leftovers
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 240 HP / 160 Def / 32 Spd / 76 SDef
Calm Nature
- Iron Head
- Wish
- Hidden Power (Ground)
- Fire Punch
Jirachi sets up a good type synergy with Landorus, while Jirachi can support the team and heal with Wish passing, Landorus with a Choice Scarf can take out faster threats and even dealing significant damage to common switch ins to it like Heatran, Scizor, and other steel types are smashed by Fire Punch and Hidden Power Ground.
Females Aren't as Bad as You Think
Latias @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Dragon Pulse
- Recover
- Hidden Power (Fire)
Latias came off as a better alternative to Espeon as reliable recovery in the form of recovery rather then a a Morning Sun in Sandstorm. Hidden Power Fire allows for coverage on steel type threats that otherwise wall a mono-attacking Dragon Pulse set. Being much more defensive then her brother Latios, Latias can take hits well can fry Scizor with HP Fire.
Flying Land Paradox
Landorus @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sand Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 Def
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-Turn
- Hidden Power (Ice)
Landorus is in OU for a reason, whatever job you choose for it, it will perform it admirably. In this case Landorus can be a counter to cover my team's weaknesses which would otherwise tear my defensive core apart. Hidden Power Ice tears apart dragon types that otherwise threaten this team. With all the switches forced by Landorus entry hazard support is a must. Bringing in the next member of my team
Tinkerbell, but More Annoying
Celebi @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 220 HP / 252 SAtk / 36 Spd
Modest Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power (Fire)
Taking and offensive Celebi allows this team to check threats like other Tyranitar that would otherwise tear holes in he defensive core. With Nasty Plot Celebi quickly becomes a massive threat to the opponents team with it's Dual STABS of Psychich and Giga Drain. Hidden Power Takes down Scizor which as mentioned, threatens this team greatly.
I tested this team pretty extensively on Pokemon Showdown. It worked out pretty well with a record of 21-5. Some problems I encountered were:
Stall
Yes. Stall completely annoys this team to no end. Due to the lack of taunt and other methods to prevent stall Pokemon from walling me.
Anyways this team took awhile to make various changes were made, I turned away from a possible Bulk Up Tornadus because of residual damage from sandstorm. I tried a Dual Screen Espeon but with the nice defensive coverage I found it unneeded.