Hello. First time I've posted a thread and a team.
So after many attempts at various balanced teams, I've settled for a balanced Rain Team. Please help me improve this team and point out any advice for Battle Spot Doubles.
It's a common core rain team with a few Pokemon to cover my weaknesses.
Pelipper (F) @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hurricane
- Roost
- Scald
- Protect
My rain setter which I've made bulky and can take a few hits. He can also be my bait to Electric Pokemon. Don't really use roost much so wondered if I should try Tailwind. I've made him as slow as possible for weather wars with Tyranitar.
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Substitute
I'll switch him in when safe or predict an electric attack, usually on Pelipper. Substitute I've been having more success than Protect - plus no sleep, burn, intimidate etc. Two stabs and Ice punch for coverage.
Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fake Out
- Hydro Pump
- Giga Drain
- Protect
My go to starter. With Fake Out and Protect to scout out. I'll gamble with Hydro Pump for the stab, Rain terrain and Life Orb. Seems to be my Guardian killer (except Bulu), Zapdos with out a Special Defence berry and even Kartarna if it doesn't have a Focus Sash. Nearly put Ice Beam on instead of Giga Drain but it's nice to get back my HP. Unsure if I should put Water Z crystal on him?
Dave (Ferrothorn) @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
Happiness: 100
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 76 Def / 140 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Arh Dave.... Another Electric resistant tank tanking that can take a hit or two. Also good for most pesky guardians Guardians, opposing Water types, Trick Room users and Gastrodon with Storm Drain. Unsure if I should swap him for Katarna - Scared Sword, Leaf Blade, Smart Strike and Detect?
Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Tailwind
Good utility Pokemon that can take a hit or two. Mainly to get rid of Grass type enemies (like Amoongus). Brilliant speed with Regenerator and Taunt. Good stab with 100% accuracy in rain. Never really use Knock Off and Tailwind but I think they have there purpose.
Azumarill (F) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Belly Drum
Good in the rain. Bulky Pokemon with priority move Aqua Jet. Great against Ghost and Dark types (Gengar). Good in opposing Trick Rooms. If I can see a window then I'll bring him out and Z-Move Belly Drum. Protect is good when I've successfully Belly Drummed as most opponents double attack Azumarill. If I'm suspect of a berry Zapdos user then I'll bring him. I gave him a Sitrus Berry but wasn't working all the time. Unsure if I should try a Figy Berry instead and give the Z Move to Ludicolo?
Other Pokemon I've considered and tried are Kingdra but swapped him for Ludicolo as he did a better job and FAKE OUT! Kartana. Politoad - Pelipper seems better and has Hurricane. Kabutops. Maybe Protean Greninja or Ash Greninja?
Any advice then let me know.
Thanks :)
So after many attempts at various balanced teams, I've settled for a balanced Rain Team. Please help me improve this team and point out any advice for Battle Spot Doubles.
It's a common core rain team with a few Pokemon to cover my weaknesses.
Pelipper (F) @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hurricane
- Roost
- Scald
- Protect
My rain setter which I've made bulky and can take a few hits. He can also be my bait to Electric Pokemon. Don't really use roost much so wondered if I should try Tailwind. I've made him as slow as possible for weather wars with Tyranitar.
Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Substitute
I'll switch him in when safe or predict an electric attack, usually on Pelipper. Substitute I've been having more success than Protect - plus no sleep, burn, intimidate etc. Two stabs and Ice punch for coverage.
Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Fake Out
- Hydro Pump
- Giga Drain
- Protect
My go to starter. With Fake Out and Protect to scout out. I'll gamble with Hydro Pump for the stab, Rain terrain and Life Orb. Seems to be my Guardian killer (except Bulu), Zapdos with out a Special Defence berry and even Kartarna if it doesn't have a Focus Sash. Nearly put Ice Beam on instead of Giga Drain but it's nice to get back my HP. Unsure if I should put Water Z crystal on him?
Dave (Ferrothorn) @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
Happiness: 100
EVs: 252 HP / 36 Atk / 76 Def / 140 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Arh Dave.... Another Electric resistant tank tanking that can take a hit or two. Also good for most pesky guardians Guardians, opposing Water types, Trick Room users and Gastrodon with Storm Drain. Unsure if I should swap him for Katarna - Scared Sword, Leaf Blade, Smart Strike and Detect?
Tornadus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Tailwind
Good utility Pokemon that can take a hit or two. Mainly to get rid of Grass type enemies (like Amoongus). Brilliant speed with Regenerator and Taunt. Good stab with 100% accuracy in rain. Never really use Knock Off and Tailwind but I think they have there purpose.
Azumarill (F) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
- Knock Off
- Belly Drum
Good in the rain. Bulky Pokemon with priority move Aqua Jet. Great against Ghost and Dark types (Gengar). Good in opposing Trick Rooms. If I can see a window then I'll bring him out and Z-Move Belly Drum. Protect is good when I've successfully Belly Drummed as most opponents double attack Azumarill. If I'm suspect of a berry Zapdos user then I'll bring him. I gave him a Sitrus Berry but wasn't working all the time. Unsure if I should try a Figy Berry instead and give the Z Move to Ludicolo?
Other Pokemon I've considered and tried are Kingdra but swapped him for Ludicolo as he did a better job and FAKE OUT! Kartana. Politoad - Pelipper seems better and has Hurricane. Kabutops. Maybe Protean Greninja or Ash Greninja?
Any advice then let me know.
Thanks :)