SilverNote3
formerly the chosen nerd
Keldeo-R Bulky(?) Offense Team
Keldeo is probably one of the most unique viable Pokemon in the tier. A unique STAB combination with solid coverage and an amazing Chansey killing Special move gives this piece of brony bait the tools to be effective in this metagame. However, with the sheer amount of awesome water types like Tapu Fini and Mega Gyarados around, this little pony gets lost in the shuffle. So here is my humble attempt to shine a well deserved spotlight to hit us with the old razzle-dazzle. As with any RMT, improvements and advice are welcome. Hopefully this will be more well thought out than my first RMT...
Teambuilding Process
Ah, yes, the central starting point of my team's core. This little wallbreaker is brilliant against any number of walls, beating the likes of Mega Sableye, Gliscor, and even luring in a Toxapex expecting Scarf. Unfortunately, his dual types don't do anything for him defensively, so he can't set up with impunity most times.
Y u no work Bulu sprite? Ah well, anyways all forms of Keldeo-R struggle vs. bulky water types like Slowbro and Rotom-W, so obviously I needed to pair Keldeo with something that can break through them. Bulu was the premier choice since he can tank the electric attacks and Keldeo can switch in on the fire and steels Bulu doesn't appreciate(Fudge you Heatran lol). Koko has similar synergy and trades the ability to hit Swampert for Pelipper, however Grassy Surge is REALLY hard to pass up.
Niether Keldeo nor Bulu can hit the majority of grass types hard enough so to round out the core we have Tornadus. Bonus points for being one of the better pivots and defoggers in the tier. Yay, role compression!
So with great defoggers comes great opportunity. MegaZard X was something I didn't expect to put here since he was the focal point of my first RMT but hecc he's so good atm. I needed a wincon and he beats most steels bar Tran and most players assume Earthquake. And even when they don't assume EQ Keldeo just beats any Heatran not packing Nature Power or Bloom Doom.
Was missing some speed control at this point and Kartana is arguably the absolute best at this. Coupled with Grassy Surge boosting Leaf Blade to obscene levels, and honestly it is terrifying to face. Very prediction reliant tho.
Need a Stealth Rock user and reliable check to opposing Kartana? Lando is your best bet. Plus most teams need at least one ground type so check off that benchmark.
The Team
Keldeo-Resolute @ Waterium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Taunt
Tapu Bulu @ Leftovers
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Superpower
- Protect
Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Charizard-Mega-X @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Kartana @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
- Smart Strike
Just a REALLY good mon rn. Used as a panic button when things go south, this paper sword thing has bailed me out of a few jams.
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 212 HP / 112 Def / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 212 HP / 112 Def / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Earthquake
My hazard setter, he doubles as a Kartana check. Speed EVs outspeed Adamant Zygarde without a boost, tho I'll drop them to 144 for Timid Heatran. Also a good defensive pivot :3
Conclusion
Conclusion
So there's the team, leave all thoughts in the comments and thanks for reading!
Keldeo-Resolute @ Waterium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Taunt
Tapu Bulu @ Leftovers
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Superpower
- Protect
Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Charizard-Mega-X @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Kartana @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
- Smart Strike
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 212 HP / 112 Def / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Earthquake
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Taunt
Tapu Bulu @ Leftovers
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Superpower
- Protect
Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Charizard-Mega-X @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Kartana @ Choice Scarf
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
- Smart Strike
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 212 HP / 112 Def / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Earthquake
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