Hello everyone! I’ve been playing with this team for a bit and I would love any ideas on how to improve it. I’m still learning how to team build so any advice is appreciated!
https://pokepast.es/35c7789fb9dceac7
Definitely struggling with tera types and determining which to use. I also really struggle with rain teams. Definitely looking to improve in that area!
Meowscarada (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protean
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flower Trick
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- U-turn
My flexible physical attacker. Can hit a lot of different things and can pivot out if needed. Is AV a good item here or should I use a choice item and if so why?
Frosmoth (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Ice Scales
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 9 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
Frosmoth has kind of been the ace of this team. Gotten a lot of KOs and survived a lot of hits. Strong, bulky and fast especially with QD. Is Icy Wind for speed control a good option here? I feel like I either do that or QD but never both. What can I replace it with?
Talonflame (M) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Gale Wings
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
My tailwind setter that also hits pretty hard, typical Talonflame. Went with steel tera for the defense. Been pretty solid for me so far.
Gholdengo @ Life Orb
Ability: Good as Gold
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Power Gem
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain
- Protect
Nothing crazy here. Is Life Orb the best item for this set or is a choice item better? Also should I be using a different tera type?
Hydreigon (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Nasty Plot
- Flash Cannon
This is my biggest question mark. I feel like I rarely bring Hydreigon and when I do it doesn’t impact much. It’s dragon type was appealing to me but I feel like I have so many more options especially since I have two big Special Attackers already. What can I swap in and in which role to really help this team?
Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Serious Nature
- Spirit Break
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Taunt
Screen setter. Been pretty useful to bring as a lead when not using Tailwind. Which tera type should I go with here or should I replace with a different Pokémon completely?
Thanks for all of the help!
https://pokepast.es/35c7789fb9dceac7
Definitely struggling with tera types and determining which to use. I also really struggle with rain teams. Definitely looking to improve in that area!
Meowscarada (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protean
Level: 50
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flower Trick
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- U-turn
My flexible physical attacker. Can hit a lot of different things and can pivot out if needed. Is AV a good item here or should I use a choice item and if so why?
Frosmoth (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Ice Scales
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 9 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Ice Beam
Frosmoth has kind of been the ace of this team. Gotten a lot of KOs and survived a lot of hits. Strong, bulky and fast especially with QD. Is Icy Wind for speed control a good option here? I feel like I either do that or QD but never both. What can I replace it with?
Talonflame (M) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Gale Wings
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
My tailwind setter that also hits pretty hard, typical Talonflame. Went with steel tera for the defense. Been pretty solid for me so far.
Gholdengo @ Life Orb
Ability: Good as Gold
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Power Gem
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain
- Protect
Nothing crazy here. Is Life Orb the best item for this set or is a choice item better? Also should I be using a different tera type?
Hydreigon (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Nasty Plot
- Flash Cannon
This is my biggest question mark. I feel like I rarely bring Hydreigon and when I do it doesn’t impact much. It’s dragon type was appealing to me but I feel like I have so many more options especially since I have two big Special Attackers already. What can I swap in and in which role to really help this team?
Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Serious Nature
- Spirit Break
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Taunt
Screen setter. Been pretty useful to bring as a lead when not using Tailwind. Which tera type should I go with here or should I replace with a different Pokémon completely?
Thanks for all of the help!