I'm trying to get this team up to snuff, before I start breeding in X and Y. I'm pretty new too competitive battling as a whole and with breeding easier then its ever been I feel like now is a good time to start. I had played around in Pokemon Showdown, about a year ago, but with so many Pokemon it was very overwhelming so I mostly did random battles..
I have been having a decent time with this team. I'm hovering around the 1800's, but I know there is room for improvement, I just don't know where so I'm coming to you guys :)
Gliscor is also my main counter to Aegislash as I can always take a hit or two and counter with EQ. He can take an electric attack aimed at Blastoise or Talonflame and can take rock moves as well. I used to run a taunt set with EQ-Taunt-Roost-Icefang with more EV's put into Def, but this set seems to work better for a wider variety of pokemon, as toxic stalling has saved my ass a few times. That and Icefang never seemed to hit as hard as I wanted it too.
Talonflame is one of my favorite Pokemon and he is a great revenge killer and can sweep when given the chance to set up. I bring him out when I can force a switch with him to be able to set up a SD. I chose SD over Bulk Up as even with a boost to Def he wasn't able to do as much damage before he went down. I have roost as an option to heal SR damage if I don't need to SD.
This is my rapid spinner and a decent special tank. Stealth Rocks hit my team hard and Mega-Blastoise does very well against spinblockers. He complements Talonflame very well in this regard as I can switch in to water based attacks aimed at Talon. He has even taken a few Talonflames down himself, when they are not smart enough to switch out.
This is my lead most of the time. Sticky web really helps out Togekiss and Blastoise get in the first hit. I chose Energy Ball over Bug Buzz as I can do some good damage to ground types that think I will volt switch out after sticky web. Its also a good move against Rotom-W if I manage to keep Galvantula alive.
Heliolisk is the newest member of my team and has fit in really well. Immunity to water/ghost is very nice and after sticky web I don't need to scarf him. He hits very hard and I feel he is a good answer to Rotom-W (He has really been a problem).
Togekiss is just a beast and with sticky web on the field I can invest fully into my SAttack and HP. He is my answer to steel types and dragons. Air Slash has good synergy with Sticky web and Roost /w Leftovers makes for a very good special tank that doesn't care about getting burned.
My main issue in the ladder has been Rotom-W. Electric and water moves both coming from one Pokemon is really hard to deal with, but the addition of Heliolisk has really helped cover both bases at once. Though I wish he had a better move then Grass Knot. Lack of leftovers on my rapid spinner can also be difficult, if I lose him early and don't have a good enough lead or haven't taken out his SR layer, the match becomes that much harder.
Thanks for reading!
I have been having a decent time with this team. I'm hovering around the 1800's, but I know there is room for improvement, I just don't know where so I'm coming to you guys :)
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 40 Def / 224 Spd
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Roost
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 40 Def / 224 Spd
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Roost
Gliscor is also my main counter to Aegislash as I can always take a hit or two and counter with EQ. He can take an electric attack aimed at Blastoise or Talonflame and can take rock moves as well. I used to run a taunt set with EQ-Taunt-Roost-Icefang with more EV's put into Def, but this set seems to work better for a wider variety of pokemon, as toxic stalling has saved my ass a few times. That and Icefang never seemed to hit as hard as I wanted it too.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Brave Bird
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Brave Bird
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
Talonflame is one of my favorite Pokemon and he is a great revenge killer and can sweep when given the chance to set up. I bring him out when I can force a switch with him to be able to set up a SD. I chose SD over Bulk Up as even with a boost to Def he wasn't able to do as much damage before he went down. I have roost as an option to heal SR damage if I don't need to SD.
Blastoise @ Blastoisinite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Modest Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Modest Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
This is my rapid spinner and a decent special tank. Stealth Rocks hit my team hard and Mega-Blastoise does very well against spinblockers. He complements Talonflame very well in this regard as I can switch in to water based attacks aimed at Talon. He has even taken a few Talonflames down himself, when they are not smart enough to switch out.
Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Energy Ball
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Sticky Web
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Energy Ball
- Thunder
- Volt Switch
- Sticky Web
This is my lead most of the time. Sticky web really helps out Togekiss and Blastoise get in the first hit. I chose Energy Ball over Bug Buzz as I can do some good damage to ground types that think I will volt switch out after sticky web. Its also a good move against Rotom-W if I manage to keep Galvantula alive.
Heliolisk @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Heliolisk is the newest member of my team and has fit in really well. Immunity to water/ghost is very nice and after sticky web I don't need to scarf him. He hits very hard and I feel he is a good answer to Rotom-W (He has really been a problem).
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Modest Nature
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fire Blast
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Modest Nature
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fire Blast
Togekiss is just a beast and with sticky web on the field I can invest fully into my SAttack and HP. He is my answer to steel types and dragons. Air Slash has good synergy with Sticky web and Roost /w Leftovers makes for a very good special tank that doesn't care about getting burned.
My main issue in the ladder has been Rotom-W. Electric and water moves both coming from one Pokemon is really hard to deal with, but the addition of Heliolisk has really helped cover both bases at once. Though I wish he had a better move then Grass Knot. Lack of leftovers on my rapid spinner can also be difficult, if I lose him early and don't have a good enough lead or haven't taken out his SR layer, the match becomes that much harder.
Thanks for reading!