With SUMO approaching in less then a month, I believe we should take a step back and reflect back on ORAS. Even though people have gave it slack, I believe it has been a very promising metagame, and was very enjoyable to play at least for me. Sure it has/had some bad qualities, but what hasn't?
My name is Isza, and I'm relatively new to Smogon, as well as the tournament scene. I played in this years OLT only to reach up to round 4, being eliminated by ABR. I want to showcase one of my favorite ORAS teams which I had brought vs him in playoffs, as a tribute to what I believe has been an amazing metagame.
Ruiner (Gardevoir-Mega) (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 24 HP / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt/Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Functioning as the main wall breaker of the team I wanted to build around, Gardevoir plays an important role in breaking the more fatter balance builds. Hyper Voice is main stab, which hits insanely hard due to its very high special attack+ Pixilate. Focus blast+ HP fire take care of Steels such as Heatran, Ferrothorn, SpD Skarmory, and especially Scizor who might think they can switch in and roost off. I have taunt as last move for emergencies such as taunting Set up mons, but its completely up to preference. Psyshock can also be used in the last slot and maybe even Protect if you want to pursuit scout.
Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpA
Relaxed Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge/U-turn
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Stealth Rock
SORU (Klefki) @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Flash Cannon
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Jet Lag (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Surf
- Roost
- Primarily the Keldeo switch in/water resist on this team, I decided to go with a 3 attacks + roost set on this Latios the reason why I don't run hazard removal is because spike stack+removal is really redundant, and nothing on my team is really weak to hazards so I keep it. Psychic hits Clefable harder since bold is very common now, and Surf is so that I'm able to hit Heatran while Draco is main stab. Roost keeps it healthy for later use.
Isa (Keldeo-Resolute) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Toxic/Endeavor
- I needed something else as a dark resist to check Weavile and Bisharp, so Keldeo was overall the best option. A choice scarf set is used to have speed control, since the rest of my team isn't all that fast. All the moves here are really standard outside of toxic, which is used to hit thinks such as Lati twins, Tangrowth, and Slowbro/Slowking on the switch. Endeavor can also be used in the last slot over toxic for emergency situations.
Madara (Bisharp) @ Lum Berry
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
Threatlist-
Shout outs-
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Testers: Threw Blackoblivion- when I needed help testing teams and I had no friends you guys were always there for me. I won't forget that ever.
Anime Chat - FLCL Memoric -Tsunami- Poek97 Pearl Celysi - You all have great taste and helped me get into anime more (Kurume is still best girl)
Other people I can't categorize but should be mentioned- Finchinator Star., Analytic Elise Sacri' Matame Valentine Sabella ABR I appreciate all the support you guys have given me, and continue to give me. All of you are extremely cool :D.
Madara (Bisharp) @ Lum Berry
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
Ruiner (Gardevoir-Mega) (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 24 HP / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt
- Focus Blast
Isa (Keldeo-Resolute) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Toxic
SORU (Klefki) @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Flash Cannon
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Jet Lag (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Surf
- Roost
Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpA
Relaxed Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Stealth Rock
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
Ruiner (Gardevoir-Mega) (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 24 HP / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt
- Focus Blast
Isa (Keldeo-Resolute) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Hydro Pump
- Secret Sword
- Toxic
SORU (Klefki) @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Flash Cannon
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Jet Lag (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Surf
- Roost
Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 SpA
Relaxed Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Stealth Rock
Replays -
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-430572956 - Ladder before changes
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-ou-204826 - OLT R4 (note I messed up this end game, but you can generally see how this is tailored to take on fatter builds)
I advise all new Tournament players who are trying to make it here on Smogon, to be yourself and try your best! Somewhere along the line you will be rewarded
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