Doubles BW Thundurus-T

[DaAwesomeDude1]

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Thunder / Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Flying / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Protect
item: Electric Gem / Flying Gem
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

• In a tier dominated by Thundurus and its Prankster Thunder Wave, Thundurus-T finds a solid niche in being one of the only Pokemon immune to it. This, in combination with its high Special Attack and decent Speed tier, allows it to be an offensive threat that is capable of checking the most common Pokemon in the metagame such as the aforementioned Thundurus and Jellicent. Thundurus-T, however, lacks the overall utility of its Incarnate forme, making it a harder fit for most teams. As a result, Thundurus-T is typically only used on more offensive teams, such as rain, where the utility of being a Thunder Wave absorber can be more beneficial than the use of Thunder Wave itself.
• If Thundurus-T is being used on a rain team, Thunder is recommended; otherwise, Thunderbolt should be used. Hidden Power Flying is typically recommended, as it hits Amoonguss super effectively. Hidden Power Ice is an option for teams that want to hit Landorus-T instead and is more suited for non-rain teams, as those already have multiple ways of hitting Landorus-T super effectively.
• Electric Gem is the preferred item, as it notably allows Thundurus-T to OHKO Jellicent with Thunder. Flying Gem can be used on rain teams for more damage against Amoonguss.
• Thundurus-T's main role is to use Thunder whenever possible and Volt Switch out against unfavorable matchups. If the opponent has a Thundurus, it is best to preserve Thundurus-T so that it can check Thundurus when needed.
• Politoed and Kingdra are excellent teammates, as they can threaten Ground-types such as Landorus-T and Excadrill. Thundurus-T, in turn, matches well into common rain answers such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus. Genesect is another teammate that benefits from Thundurus-T's ability to check Jellicent and Thundurus, while it can check Tyranitar and Kyurem-B for Thundurus-T. The two also form a formidable VoltTurn core, capable of pivoting between each other for better positioning.
• Other options include Choice Scarf, which turns Thundurus-T into a speedy, powerful pivot, and Choice Specs, which turns it into a strong wallbreaker. A Substitute set with Leftovers is another interesting option, taking advantage of its excellent matchup into common Pokemon in the metagame, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus, setting up Substitute and spreading massive damage against the foe with its strong Electric-type attacks.

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[zee]

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[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Thunder / Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Flying
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Protect
item: Electric Gem / Flying Gem
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

• In a tier dominated by Thundurus and its Prankster Thunder Wave, Thundurus-T finds a solid niche in being one of the only Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave. This, in combination with its high Special Attack and decent Speed tier, allows it to be an offensive threat that is capable of checking the most common Pokemon in the metagame, such as the aforementioned Thundurus and Jellicent. Thundurus-T, however, lacks the overall utility of its Incarnate form, making it a harder fit for most teams. As a result, Thundurus-T is typically only used on more offensive teams, such as rain, where the utility of being a Thunder Wave absorber can be more beneficial than the use of Thunder Wave itself.
• If Thundurus-T is being used on a rain team, Thunder is recommended; otherwise, use Thunderbolt. Hidden Power Flying is typically recommended, as it is a STAB attack and can hit Amoonguss super-effectively. Hidden Power Ice is an option for teams that want to hit Landorus-T super-effectively instead. i would make a point that rain teams typically have plenty of guys to hit landorus so this is better suited to non rain teams
• Electric Gem is the preferred item, as it gives a power boost to its strong Electric-type attacks. Flying Gem can be used on rain teams for more damage into Amoonguss. big thing of note here is that thundt doesnt ohko jellicent without an electric gem boost
• Thundurus-T's main role is to do use Thunder whenever possible and Volt Switch to pivot against unfavorable matchups. If the opponent has a Thundurus, it is best to preserve Thundurus-T until it is weakened or removed. wording here isnt super clear, im assuming youre trying to say that you should preserve thundt so that it is healthy enough to check thundurus when needed?
• Politoed and Kingdra are excellent teammates, as they can threaten Ground-types, such as Landorus-T and Excadrill. Thundurus-T, in turn, matches well into common rain answers, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus. Genesect is another teammate that benefits from Thundurus-T's ability to check Jellicent and Thundurus while it can check Tyranitar and Kyurem-B for Thundurus-T. The two also form a formidable VoltTurn core, capable of pivoting between each other for better positioning.
• Other options include Choice Scarf, which turns Thundurus-T into a speedy, powerful pivot, or Choice Specs, which turns it into a strong wallbreaker. A Substitute set with Leftovers is another interesting option, taking advantage of its excellent matchup into common Pokemon in the metagame, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus, to set up Substitute and chip the opponent with its strong Electric-type attacks.

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1/2 DaAwesomeDude1

 

[Smudge]

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Thunder / Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Flying
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Protect
item: Electric Gem / Flying Gem
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

• In a tier dominated by Thundurus and its Prankster Thunder Wave, Thundurus-T finds a solid niche in being one of the only Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave. This, in combination with its high Special Attack and decent Speed tier, allows it to be an offensive threat that is capable of checking the most common Pokemon in the metagame, such as the aforementioned Thundurus and Jellicent. Thundurus-T, however, lacks the overall utility of its Incarnate form, making it a harder fit for most teams. As a result, Thundurus-T is typically only used on more offensive teams, such as rain, where the utility of being a Thunder Wave absorber can be more beneficial than the use of Thunder Wave itself.
• If Thundurus-T is being used on a rain team, Thunder is recommended; otherwise, use Thunderbolt. Hidden Power Flying is typically recommended, as it is a STAB attack and can hit Amoonguss super-effectively. Hidden Power Ice is an option for teams that want to hit Landorus-T instead and is more suited for non-rain teams, as those already have multiple ways of hitting Landorus-T super effectively.
• Electric Gem is the preferred item, as it gives a power boost to its strong Electric-type attacks and notably allows it to OHKO Jellicent. Flying Gem can be used on rain teams for more damage into Amoonguss. The OHKO is no longer guaranteed on Jelli if you're using TBolt and I think that's decently relevant, however it may be difficult to work in so if you can't/don't want to it's not the end of the world
• Thundurus-T's main role is to do use Thunder whenever possible and Volt Switch to pivot against unfavorable matchups. If the opponent has a Thundurus, it is best to preserve Thundurus-T so that it can check Thundurus when needed.
• Politoed and Kingdra are excellent teammates, as they can threaten Ground-types, such as Landorus-T and Excadrill. Thundurus-T, in turn, matches well into common rain answers, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus. Genesect is another teammate that benefits from Thundurus-T's ability to check Jellicent and Thundurus while it can check Tyranitar and Kyurem-B for Thundurus-T. The two also form a formidable VoltTurn core, capable of pivoting between each other for better positioning.
• Other options include Choice Scarf, which turns Thundurus-T into a speedy, powerful pivot, or Choice Specs, which turns it into a strong wallbreaker. A Substitute set with Leftovers is another interesting option, taking advantage of its excellent matchup into common Pokemon in the metagame, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus, to set up Substitute and chip it's a bit more than chip, ThundT is quite strong stat/bp wise so you may want to give it a bit more oomph the opponent with its strong Electric-type attacks. Maybe drop the electric type part and just say strong attacks since you mention amoong or you can focus on those 3 and say super effective and reword the lead into it a bit.

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good stuff as always 2/2

edit: oh also slash hp ice imo

 

[DaAwesomeDude1]

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[ken]

1/1 GP Team done
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thundurus

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Thunder / Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Flying / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Protect
item: Electric Gem / Flying Gem
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

• In a tier dominated by Thundurus and its Prankster Thunder Wave, Thundurus-T finds a solid niche in being one of the only Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave it. This, in combination with its high Special Attack and decent Speed tier, allows it to be an offensive threat that is capable of checking the most common Pokemon in the metagame (rc) such as the aforementioned Thundurus and Jellicent. Thundurus-T, however, lacks the overall utility of its Incarnate forme, making it a harder fit for most teams. As a result, Thundurus-T is typically only used on more offensive teams, such as rain, where the utility of being a Thunder Wave absorber can be more beneficial than the use of Thunder Wave itself.
• If Thundurus-T is being used on a rain team, Thunder is recommended; otherwise, use Thunderbolt should be used. Hidden Power Flying is typically recommended, as it is a STAB attack and can dex info hits Amoonguss super-effectively super effectively. Hidden Power Ice is an option for teams that want to hit Landorus-T instead and is more suited for non-rain teams, as those already have multiple ways of hitting Landorus-T super effectively.
• Electric Gem is the preferred item, as it gives a power boost to its strong Electric-type attacks and dex info notably allows Thundurus-T to OHKO Jellicent with Thunder. Flying Gem can be used on rain teams for more damage into against Amoonguss.
• Thundurus-T's main role is to do use Thunder whenever possible and Volt Switch to pivot out against unfavorable matchups. If the opponent has a Thundurus, it is best to preserve Thundurus-T so that it can check Thundurus when needed.
• Politoed and Kingdra are excellent teammates, as they can threaten Ground-types (rc) such as Landorus-T and Excadrill. Thundurus-T, in turn, matches well into common rain answers (rc) such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus. Genesect is another teammate that benefits from Thundurus-T's ability to check Jellicent and Thundurus, (ac) while it can check Tyranitar and Kyurem-B for Thundurus-T. The two also form a formidable VoltTurn core, capable of pivoting between each other for better positioning.
• Other options include Choice Scarf, which turns Thundurus-T into a speedy, powerful pivot, or and Choice Specs, which turns it into a strong wallbreaker. A Substitute set with Leftovers is another interesting option, taking advantage of its excellent matchup into common Pokemon in the metagame, such as Amoonguss, Jellicent, and Thundurus, to set setting up Substitute and spreading massive damage on against the foe with its strong Electric-type attacks.

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