Ah gen 5 monotype you say... color me intrigued to help
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Vegetable Soup (Spore Amoongus + Calm Mind Celebi)
Importable version:
This is your standard Spore/Setup core for Grass teams.
Amoongus can reset opponent's stats with Clear Smog, block off pesky abilities like Poison Heal or Speed Boost with Gastro Acid, heal itself with Leech Seed and Black Sludge, and of course get that 100% Sleep status with Spore. Its Speed is maxed for full supportive potential, and its defenses are balanced out to give it good bulk.
Celebi's goal is to come out after Spore has been set up. Without any fear of threatening opponents, it can Calm Mind away until the enemy wakes up. Psychic is for standard type coverage, as is Giga Drain- which was chosen over Energy Ball for the extra healing. Earth Power is there to protect against Fire-types without having to switch and lose boosted stats. With high HP, SpA, and Spd stats, it can take hits without being held back in the process.
Can't wait to see what people make out of this! :)
Importable version:
Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 148 Def / 108 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Gastro Acid
- Leech Seed
Celebi @ Expert Belt
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 220 HP / 252 SpA / 36 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Earth Power
Ability: Effect Spore
EVs: 148 Def / 108 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Gastro Acid
- Leech Seed
Celebi @ Expert Belt
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 220 HP / 252 SpA / 36 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Earth Power
Amoongus can reset opponent's stats with Clear Smog, block off pesky abilities like Poison Heal or Speed Boost with Gastro Acid, heal itself with Leech Seed and Black Sludge, and of course get that 100% Sleep status with Spore. Its Speed is maxed for full supportive potential, and its defenses are balanced out to give it good bulk.
Celebi's goal is to come out after Spore has been set up. Without any fear of threatening opponents, it can Calm Mind away until the enemy wakes up. Psychic is for standard type coverage, as is Giga Drain- which was chosen over Energy Ball for the extra healing. Earth Power is there to protect against Fire-types without having to switch and lose boosted stats. With high HP, SpA, and Spd stats, it can take hits without being held back in the process.
Can't wait to see what people make out of this! :)
Seeing as there are only two cores this week, we will build both this Saturday. Next Week's Metagame will be Natdex Monotype.
Voting for next week will begin next Thursday. Submissions are now open!
Voting for next week will begin next Thursday. Submissions are now open!
Dual Screens Grimmsnarl + Dragon Dance Mega-Tyranitar
Simple concept. Mega Tyranitar steamrolls everything at +3. Double screens grants Mega Tyranitar an easier means of getting there, boosting it's already incredible defenses to create one of the tankiest sweepers in the meta. The pairing is a powerful offensive tandem that opens up usage opportunities for a number of Dark's niche but powerful threats such as Moxie Krookodile, Crawdaunt, and Galarian Moltres, all of whom are proficient cleaners able to make quick work of teams dented by M-Ttar.
Simple concept. Mega Tyranitar steamrolls everything at +3. Double screens grants Mega Tyranitar an easier means of getting there, boosting it's already incredible defenses to create one of the tankiest sweepers in the meta. The pairing is a powerful offensive tandem that opens up usage opportunities for a number of Dark's niche but powerful threats such as Moxie Krookodile, Crawdaunt, and Galarian Moltres, all of whom are proficient cleaners able to make quick work of teams dented by M-Ttar.
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(Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Dual Wingbeat
Golem-Alola @ Choice Band
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Explosion
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Dual Wingbeat
Golem-Alola @ Choice Band
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Explosion
The transition to National Dex gifted Mega Aerodactyl with the coveted Dragon Dance and a powerful, reliable, Tough Claws-boosted STAB in Dual Wingbeat. Because of these new tools, Mega Aerodactyl can greatly benefit Rock-type teams with a sweeping set capable of threatening many types Rock teams commonly struggle against, such as Water, Grass, Psychic, Flying, and Fairy. Since Mega Aerodactyl cannot do much versus the defensive Steel-types present in some of the aforementioned types, like Ferrothorn and Celesteela, trapper Alolan Golem is a perfect fit to go alongside it, locking them into the field and wiping them out. It also has Explosion as the fourth move to potentially open a wide hole in Pokemon like Hippowdon and Porygon2.
This offensive core opens up a lot of possibilties for innovative Rock-type teams to surge. Some points to be looked at are:
- speed control (webs? scarf? priority?)
- archetype choice (classic HO? maybe some new wave?)
- a way to break through some non-Steel walls
- hazard removal for Mega Aerodactyl (maybe)
Spectrier @ Ghostium Z
Ability: Grim Neigh
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Mud Shot / Will-O-Wisp
Ability: Grim Neigh
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Mud Shot / Will-O-Wisp
Z-Shadow Ball OHKOs a vast majority of frailer Pokemon unboosted and the entire metagame bar Tyranitar, Mandibuzz, Drapion, and the Normal types that exist in the tier when it has a Nasty Plot under its belt. You even OHKO certain Dark type Pokemon like Hydreigon with +2 Never Ending Nightmare just to show how powerful this Pokemon is. Nasty Plot -> clicking Z-Move is a pretty reliable way to claim a free kill 90% of the time, not to mention even raw Z-Shadow Ball forces your opponent to sack a Pokemon in certain scenarios. The horse is probably as dumb as, if not more than Dragapult because of more or less the same reasoning: extremely strong boosted Ghost STAB in a tier where there just aren't many sturdy Ghost resists. Substitute punishes switching if the opponent wants to sack another Pokemon to Never Ending Nightmare. The last slot can be Mud Shot to hit Heatran, Drapion, and Bisharp after Never Ending Nightmare has been used or Will-O-Wisp for Pokemon like Mandibuzz and Dragonite.
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Alakazam-Mega @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
Rain
Pelipper @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Roost
- Defog
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Damp
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant/Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn
Pelliper, while not being able to fit all moves is still able to treaten mons such as Mega-Venasuar, Swampert is the definitive swift swimmer with an immunity to electric, and the ability to pressure them with earthquake and switch out with flip turn. That's the key of this. It's bacically a hit and run and a smash and grab at the same tim, we got the main runner Pelliper, and the Swampert and Urshifuhas the ability to steamroll teams with a rain boosted assault.
Pelipper @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Roost
- Defog
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Damp
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Flip Turn
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant/Jolly Nature
- Surging Strikes
- Close Combat
- Aqua Jet
- U-turn
Pelliper, while not being able to fit all moves is still able to treaten mons such as Mega-Venasuar, Swampert is the definitive swift swimmer with an immunity to electric, and the ability to pressure them with earthquake and switch out with flip turn. That's the key of this. It's bacically a hit and run and a smash and grab at the same tim, we got the main runner Pelliper, and the Swampert and Urshifuhas the ability to steamroll teams with a rain boosted assault.
This week we built a Generation 5 Ice-type team around smub's Specs Froslass!
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We started with a blizzard froslass, so our first pick was obvious. Abomasnow provides the team with infinite hail thanks to the Gen 5 mechanic of Snow Warning. We decided a Specially Defensive set with Ice Shard and Leech Seed would work best.
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Kyurem-black's Electric- and Dragon-type coverage is perfect for the water matchup. We decided to run a Choice Band set to maximize its wall-breaking potential.
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The next 3 mons were all added at once. Cloyster is our bulky utility mon that can still hit hard thanks to Skill Link. We decided that a scarf Mamoswine set would be good to throw off our opponents. The increased speed allows it to finish off common threats on Water-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type teams that would otherwise outspeed it. Stealth Rock allows Mamoswine to bluff the more common Focus Sash set while setting up. Finally, Substitute + Protect Walrein is a Gen 5 Classic. This set allows Walrein to chip down opponents by spamming its namesake moves in hail.
Shoutouts to: The Thunderbirds, Mateeus, Watermelon O-O, Burlamatto, and Direzt for helping make this great team!
Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen5monotype-1272680428 vs Water
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen5monotype-1272670969 vs Fighting
Froslass (F) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Trick
Abomasnow @ Leftovers
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe
Careful Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Protect
- Leech Seed
Kyurem-Black @ Choice Band
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 104 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
- Outrage
- Stone Edge
Cloyster @ Leftovers
Ability: Skill Link
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Rock Blast / Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Icicle Spear / Toxic Spikes
Walrein (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Ice Body
EVs: 232 HP / 228 Def / 48 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Protect
- Surf
Mamoswine @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Icicle Crash
- Stealth Rock
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Trick
Abomasnow @ Leftovers
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe
Careful Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Protect
- Leech Seed
Kyurem-Black @ Choice Band
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 104 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Claw
- Fusion Bolt
- Outrage
- Stone Edge
Cloyster @ Leftovers
Ability: Skill Link
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Rock Blast / Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Icicle Spear / Toxic Spikes
Walrein (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Ice Body
EVs: 232 HP / 228 Def / 48 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Protect
- Surf
Mamoswine @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Superpower
- Icicle Crash
- Stealth Rock
+ We started with a blizzard froslass, so our first pick was obvious. Abomasnow provides the team with infinite hail thanks to the Gen 5 mechanic of Snow Warning. We decided a Specially Defensive set with Ice Shard and Leech Seed would work best.
+ Kyurem-black's Electric- and Dragon-type coverage is perfect for the water matchup. We decided to run a Choice Band set to maximize its wall-breaking potential.
+The next 3 mons were all added at once. Cloyster is our bulky utility mon that can still hit hard thanks to Skill Link. We decided that a scarf Mamoswine set would be good to throw off our opponents. The increased speed allows it to finish off common threats on Water-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type teams that would otherwise outspeed it. Stealth Rock allows Mamoswine to bluff the more common Focus Sash set while setting up. Finally, Substitute + Protect Walrein is a Gen 5 Classic. This set allows Walrein to chip down opponents by spamming its namesake moves in hail.
Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen5monotype-1272680428 vs Water
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen5monotype-1272670969 vs Fighting
Voting Time! The cores this week are:
Dragapult's Grimmsnarl + Tyranitar-mega Dark
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
Decem's Z-Spectrier Ghost
The Thunderbirds' Nasty Plot Alakazam-mega Psychic
|Powerman|'s Rain Water
You may vote for your favorite two cores, and anyone may vote.
Dragapult's Grimmsnarl + Tyranitar-mega Dark
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
Decem's Z-Spectrier Ghost
The Thunderbirds' Nasty Plot Alakazam-mega Psychic
|Powerman|'s Rain Water
You may vote for your favorite two cores, and anyone may vote.
Mateeus's Rock
Dragapult's Dark
Dragapult's Dark
Mat's aero golem Rock
Dratini's grimm ttar Dark
Dratini's grimm ttar Dark
Dragapult's Grimmsnarl + Tyranitar-mega Dark
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
Dragapult's Grimmsnarl + Tyranitar-mega Dark
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
Mateeus's Aerodactyl-mega + Golem-A Rock
This week we built a Natdex Rock-type team around Mateeus' Aerodactyl-mega and Golem-alola!
Shoutouts to: Mateeus, The Thunderbirds, Steeeelium, Rotten, Tico 21, and Izaya for helping make this cool Rock-type team!
Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277382623 vs Water
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277371988 vs Fairy
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277380724 vs Dragon
Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Dual Wingbeat
Golem-Alola @ Choice Band
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Explosion
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Stealth Rock
- Final Gambit
- Encore
Nihilego @ Poisonium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Sludge Wave
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Omastar @ Air Balloon
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Ice Beam
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Dual Wingbeat
Golem-Alola @ Choice Band
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Explosion
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Stealth Rock
- Final Gambit
- Encore
Nihilego @ Poisonium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Sludge Wave
Terrakion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Omastar @ Air Balloon
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Ice Beam
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Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277382623 vs Water
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277371988 vs Fairy
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1277380724 vs Dragon
This week we built a HO Poison-type team!
Shoutouts to: Minecraftboy34, Great Reknown, smub, Hippie Lenna, Mateeus, and SG Polter for making this fun Meme-team
Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281985759 vs Grass
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281991137 vs Poison
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281998819 vs Bug
Nihilego @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Power Gem
- Stealth Rock
- Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
Toxtricity @ Choice Specs
Ability: Punk Rock
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Wave
- Volt Switch
Crobat @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U-turn
Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Drapion @ Black Sludge
Ability: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Agility
Toxicroak @ Air Balloon
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Power Gem
- Stealth Rock
- Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
Toxtricity @ Choice Specs
Ability: Punk Rock
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Overdrive
- Boomburst
- Sludge Wave
- Volt Switch
Crobat @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Defog
- U-turn
Nidoking (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Drapion @ Black Sludge
Ability: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Agility
Toxicroak @ Air Balloon
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
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Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281985759 vs Grass
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281991137 vs Poison
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8monotype-1281998819 vs Bug
Submissions are now open for SS Monotype, from now until Thursday Midnight (EST). Voting will be from Thursday to Friday. Please read the original post for more details regarding Monotype CCAT.
Nominating the following:
Ninjask @ Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leech Life
- Acrobatics
- Night Slash
Swoobat @ Focus Sash
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Giga Drain
- Heat Wave
Delibird @ Focus Sash
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Triple Axel
Essentially, Ninjask and Swoobat are fast, underrated cleaners that rely on Focus sash to setup. As such, they appreciate hazard removal and hazards on the opponent's side of the field, which suggests using rapid spin instead of Defog. Delibird is Flying's only Rapid Spinner, who also sets up Spikes to help Ninjask and Swoobat clean.
Ninjask @ Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leech Life
- Acrobatics
- Night Slash
Swoobat @ Focus Sash
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Giga Drain
- Heat Wave
Delibird @ Focus Sash
Ability: Vital Spirit
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Triple Axel
Essentially, Ninjask and Swoobat are fast, underrated cleaners that rely on Focus sash to setup. As such, they appreciate hazard removal and hazards on the opponent's side of the field, which suggests using rapid spin instead of Defog. Delibird is Flying's only Rapid Spinner, who also sets up Spikes to help Ninjask and Swoobat clean.
Sorry if this is too late, but
Indeedee+Hatterene Psychic
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Basically, this is a combination of counter-Pokemon for two of Psychic's most difficult matchups currently, being Ghost and Dark. We've seen tournament success with Hatterene vs Dark already, but Indeedee still provides Psychic Surge support as well as being the only reliable answer Psychic has against SubMind Spectrier, even if it takes multiple Shadow Balls to get the job done. Both male and female Indeedee accomplish this, but you can choose between the extra power and speed or access to Healing Wish support.
Indeedee+Hatterene Psychic
Indeedee (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Expanding Force
- Mystical Fire
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Indeedee-F (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Mystical Fire
- Healing Wish
Hatterene (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Calm Mind
- Trick Room
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Expanding Force
- Mystical Fire
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Indeedee-F (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Mystical Fire
- Healing Wish
Hatterene (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Calm Mind
- Trick Room
Basically, this is a combination of counter-Pokemon for two of Psychic's most difficult matchups currently, being Ghost and Dark. We've seen tournament success with Hatterene vs Dark already, but Indeedee still provides Psychic Surge support as well as being the only reliable answer Psychic has against SubMind Spectrier, even if it takes multiple Shadow Balls to get the job done. Both male and female Indeedee accomplish this, but you can choose between the extra power and speed or access to Healing Wish support.
This project went into a bit of a lull while I focused on the Natdex Monotype CCAT, but it's time to start another teambuilding process! Submissions are now OPEN! The following cores will carry over to this week's voting:
pikachu<3's Ninjask + Swoobat + Delibird Flying
smub's Indeedee+Hatterene Psychic
Anyone may submit new cores until Friday, April 16th
pikachu<3's Ninjask + Swoobat + Delibird Flying
smub's Indeedee+Hatterene Psychic
Anyone may submit new cores until Friday, April 16th