After many years of break and nostaliga from playing pokemon competetively way, way back in gen 5 (when steel was even more op) Hence why i come back with a mixture of back to the Past and Idea for a Monotype Steel team, had a couple Battles so far which went pretty well, but a few Things still have managed to get the best of me due to coverage Issues etc, so any Improvements are a big help to me, without further ado
Skarmory is my Lead 9/10 setting up spikes against many other monotypes, baring electric and fire types. As well as forcing switches to possible spinners. With Whirlwind you can shift Momentum into your favor as well as rack up more spikes(especially into physical Attackers) Damage to start wearing the Team down for more offensive Members to clean house. Finally you have Roost as a way to recover health, which can get you into a bad spot if facing anything with Earthquake. In order to avoid Taunt from Shutting you down as well as giving you a powerful Stab Attack, Iron Head is Provided as the fourth Attack to the Moveset. The Sash ensures you get at least one layer of spikes Regardless. Finally he is also the Answer to anyone attempting to set up
Skarmory @ Focussash
Ability: Keen Eye
EV: 244HP / 252 Def /32 Speed
Nature: Impish
Moveset:
-Spikes
-Roost
- Iron Head
-Whirlwind
This Pokemon is my Lead when Skarmory isnt, Heatran provides Stealth Rock Support, providing more residual damage especially against other firetypes and being able to wittle down other common monos, like bug, flying and ice. His Flash Fire Ability helps him resist fire but also initiate a possible sweep if he has gotten the Boost, which is supported by the ev spread. With his 4x to Earthquake, Air Balloon was a must, providing another immunity to switch into. Lava Plume is Stab and also has a good shot at scoring a Burn, Flash Cannon is Steel Stab here. Lastly earth power is for coverage, against opposing fire types
Heatran @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
EV: 252 HP/252 Sp At/4 Speed
Nature: Modest
Moveset:
-Stealth Rock
-Lava Plume
-Flash Cannon
-Earth Power
Jirachi fills the Niche of a Supporter to the Team Providing recovery for other Team Members who dont have that Luxury. Additionally the combo of Iron Head and Serene Grace gives it a reasonable Offensive Prowess, forcing many Flinches and Taking out other Threats in a Stall War with Other Pokemon (baring opposing steel). Protect is there to Scout and Rack up Leftover Recovery. Finally U-Turn always you to switch while also doing Damage, giving Momentum and Health from a possible Wish to whomever is switched in Next. Additionally the Typing and Natural Bulk Provide many Opportunities to switch in and then can proceed to decide wether it takes out the enemy or goes for a supportive Approach.
Jirachi@Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EV 248HP/188 SP.Def/72 Speed
Nature: Carefull
Moveset:
-Wish
-Protect
-Iron Head
-U-turn
Mega Scizors big main Purpose is to clear the enemy in the late Stages of the Game with Technichian Bullet Punches, Picking of Weakened Enemies but his sweeps can begin early if he Manages to set up swords dance on someone, with fire threats removed, which is usually enough to clean up from there. X scissor is there for additional coverage and a little more power when needed. Roost is there to give Him more Health and ensure survivability. His Typing and stats also make him a good switchin into many physical Threats as well as being a great revenge killer into many Threats a Steal Team can face. EVs are made to fix the weaker Sp. Def . Finally his Item is there to give Him The Mega Evolution with better Bulk and More fire Power to ensure he Fills his Role in the Team properly.
Scizor@Scizorite
Ability: Technician
EV: 248 HP/16 Atk/244 Sp Def
Nature: Impish
Moveset:
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Roost
- X-Scissor
Magnezones Magnet Pull and Powerfull Special Attack give him a Great Ability in Trapping opposing steel types who are suceptible to HP Fire, which is helpfull against Opposing Steel who always have some sort of Stall going on. Thanks tp his Choice Scarp he can Outspeed many things and also act as a great Revenge Killer with STAB Thunderbolt hat his Disposal. Flash Cannon is in the Same Boat but with Steel Typing, helping with his Revenge Killing. Finally Volt Switch is on the Set to provide Momentum, especially against the many would be switchins and getting a more favorable Matchup. His Raw Power also is enough to Fight his way through many Pokemon that dont outright resist him allowing him a lot of Sweep Potential during the late game.
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EV: 8 HP/ 4 Def / 244 Sp Atk / 252 Speed
Nature: Timid
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
Ferrothorn is Suppossed to be a Complete Physical Wall(and kinda the Gimmick of the Team), when Fire and special Fighting has been Taken out and beat the remaining team in a Stall war, all it needs is to find someone to set up on and get its defences up with Iron Defence and keeping himself Alive with Leech Seed. Thanks to Iron Barbs, Rocky Helmet and possible entry Hazards from Prior Pokemon, this Pokemon can Finish off enemies mostly with its superior Physical Bulk once it gets going. Toxic is There to ensure Enemies get worn down faster, which can be helpfull especially against opposing grass, where Leech Seed wont work. Lastly Gyro Ball is on the Set to prevent him from becoming Fodder for any Taunt user. Also This Pokemon stuck with me Since gen 5 So there is a little bit of bonding. Finally His typing make most status irrelvant, and catching a possible Thunderwave gives his Gyro Ball even more Power, only staus he cant take (which is burn) is better soaked by Heatran for Flash Fire
Ferrothorn@Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EV: 252 HP/100 Def/156 Sp Def
Nature: Relaxed
Moveset:
-Iron Defense
-Leech Seed
-Toxic
- Gyroball
So in a quick Resumee, a lot of This Teams purpose is to wear the Enemy down through various Sources and either stall them to death or using one of the Stronger and Offensive Pokemon to clean up as the Game advances, hope this was through enough explained
Skarmory is my Lead 9/10 setting up spikes against many other monotypes, baring electric and fire types. As well as forcing switches to possible spinners. With Whirlwind you can shift Momentum into your favor as well as rack up more spikes(especially into physical Attackers) Damage to start wearing the Team down for more offensive Members to clean house. Finally you have Roost as a way to recover health, which can get you into a bad spot if facing anything with Earthquake. In order to avoid Taunt from Shutting you down as well as giving you a powerful Stab Attack, Iron Head is Provided as the fourth Attack to the Moveset. The Sash ensures you get at least one layer of spikes Regardless. Finally he is also the Answer to anyone attempting to set up
Skarmory @ Focussash
Ability: Keen Eye
EV: 244HP / 252 Def /32 Speed
Nature: Impish
Moveset:
-Spikes
-Roost
- Iron Head
-Whirlwind
This Pokemon is my Lead when Skarmory isnt, Heatran provides Stealth Rock Support, providing more residual damage especially against other firetypes and being able to wittle down other common monos, like bug, flying and ice. His Flash Fire Ability helps him resist fire but also initiate a possible sweep if he has gotten the Boost, which is supported by the ev spread. With his 4x to Earthquake, Air Balloon was a must, providing another immunity to switch into. Lava Plume is Stab and also has a good shot at scoring a Burn, Flash Cannon is Steel Stab here. Lastly earth power is for coverage, against opposing fire types
Heatran @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
EV: 252 HP/252 Sp At/4 Speed
Nature: Modest
Moveset:
-Stealth Rock
-Lava Plume
-Flash Cannon
-Earth Power
Jirachi fills the Niche of a Supporter to the Team Providing recovery for other Team Members who dont have that Luxury. Additionally the combo of Iron Head and Serene Grace gives it a reasonable Offensive Prowess, forcing many Flinches and Taking out other Threats in a Stall War with Other Pokemon (baring opposing steel). Protect is there to Scout and Rack up Leftover Recovery. Finally U-Turn always you to switch while also doing Damage, giving Momentum and Health from a possible Wish to whomever is switched in Next. Additionally the Typing and Natural Bulk Provide many Opportunities to switch in and then can proceed to decide wether it takes out the enemy or goes for a supportive Approach.
Jirachi@Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EV 248HP/188 SP.Def/72 Speed
Nature: Carefull
Moveset:
-Wish
-Protect
-Iron Head
-U-turn
Mega Scizors big main Purpose is to clear the enemy in the late Stages of the Game with Technichian Bullet Punches, Picking of Weakened Enemies but his sweeps can begin early if he Manages to set up swords dance on someone, with fire threats removed, which is usually enough to clean up from there. X scissor is there for additional coverage and a little more power when needed. Roost is there to give Him more Health and ensure survivability. His Typing and stats also make him a good switchin into many physical Threats as well as being a great revenge killer into many Threats a Steal Team can face. EVs are made to fix the weaker Sp. Def . Finally his Item is there to give Him The Mega Evolution with better Bulk and More fire Power to ensure he Fills his Role in the Team properly.
Scizor@Scizorite
Ability: Technician
EV: 248 HP/16 Atk/244 Sp Def
Nature: Impish
Moveset:
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Roost
- X-Scissor
Magnezones Magnet Pull and Powerfull Special Attack give him a Great Ability in Trapping opposing steel types who are suceptible to HP Fire, which is helpfull against Opposing Steel who always have some sort of Stall going on. Thanks tp his Choice Scarp he can Outspeed many things and also act as a great Revenge Killer with STAB Thunderbolt hat his Disposal. Flash Cannon is in the Same Boat but with Steel Typing, helping with his Revenge Killing. Finally Volt Switch is on the Set to provide Momentum, especially against the many would be switchins and getting a more favorable Matchup. His Raw Power also is enough to Fight his way through many Pokemon that dont outright resist him allowing him a lot of Sweep Potential during the late game.
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EV: 8 HP/ 4 Def / 244 Sp Atk / 252 Speed
Nature: Timid
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
Ferrothorn is Suppossed to be a Complete Physical Wall(and kinda the Gimmick of the Team), when Fire and special Fighting has been Taken out and beat the remaining team in a Stall war, all it needs is to find someone to set up on and get its defences up with Iron Defence and keeping himself Alive with Leech Seed. Thanks to Iron Barbs, Rocky Helmet and possible entry Hazards from Prior Pokemon, this Pokemon can Finish off enemies mostly with its superior Physical Bulk once it gets going. Toxic is There to ensure Enemies get worn down faster, which can be helpfull especially against opposing grass, where Leech Seed wont work. Lastly Gyro Ball is on the Set to prevent him from becoming Fodder for any Taunt user. Also This Pokemon stuck with me Since gen 5 So there is a little bit of bonding. Finally His typing make most status irrelvant, and catching a possible Thunderwave gives his Gyro Ball even more Power, only staus he cant take (which is burn) is better soaked by Heatran for Flash Fire
Ferrothorn@Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EV: 252 HP/100 Def/156 Sp Def
Nature: Relaxed
Moveset:
-Iron Defense
-Leech Seed
-Toxic
- Gyroball
So in a quick Resumee, a lot of This Teams purpose is to wear the Enemy down through various Sources and either stall them to death or using one of the Stronger and Offensive Pokemon to clean up as the Game advances, hope this was through enough explained
