Hi! This is my first RMT, so forgive me if I make any mistakes. Anyways, I'm gonna go through my thought process in team building
Ampharos-Mega @ Ampharosite
Ability: Static
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Pulse
So I've always wanted to try out the physically defensive M-Ampharos set as it walls the OU Bird, so I decided to build a team around it. Slow Volt Switch can be very effective on this team as it allows me to get a free switch-in into my Weavile and Breloom for priority kills or the ability to set up on other mons.
Keldeo-Resolute @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
Keldeo was my next choice for the team since it can set up on a lot of the things that wall M-Ampharos being Ferrothorn and Hippowdon. It also pairs nicely with M-Ampharos because Keldeo's only weaknesses not resisted by M-Ampharos are Psychic and Fairy.
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Iron Head
- Roost
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
Skarmory was my next choice for the team as my hazard user as well as my fairy resist, which destroys my team otherwise. Skarmory is a cool addition to the core as its two weaknesses are both resisted by M-Ampharos. I chose a Sp.Def set since I'm already using a physical wall to balance it out.
Breloom is the next addition to the team as it is weak to Azumarill and doesn't get walled by Talonflame and other flying types due to M-Ampharos and Skarmory. Breloom also provides status and is one of the few Swords Dancing mons that doesn't get walled by Quagsire. I decided on using Life Orb since Focus Sash would get broken if Hippowdon was out within the past couple turns.
Breloom @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Bullet Seed
- Mach Punch
- Swords Dance
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Roar
Hippowdon is the next choice as I can get some quick weather kills as well as provide Stealth Rocks. This team doesn't suffer to Bird Spam, so phasing the other team with Spikes stack and Stealth Rock with Whirlwind would be beneficial. I chose Sand Stream over Sand Force as M-Charizard Y demolishes my team if M-Ampharos gets knocked out.
Weavile @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
Weavile was my final choice because my two water resists both get KO'd by an offensive Starmie set. Weavile pursuit traps Starmie and the Lati twins after they kill any member of my team.
If you have any suggestions please let me know! Like I said, this is my first RMT, so there's probably some better combination that I couldn't think of. Thanks for reading, have a nice day! :]
Ampharos-Mega @ Ampharosite
Ability: Static
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Volt Switch
- Dragon Pulse
So I've always wanted to try out the physically defensive M-Ampharos set as it walls the OU Bird, so I decided to build a team around it. Slow Volt Switch can be very effective on this team as it allows me to get a free switch-in into my Weavile and Breloom for priority kills or the ability to set up on other mons.
Keldeo-Resolute @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
Keldeo was my next choice for the team since it can set up on a lot of the things that wall M-Ampharos being Ferrothorn and Hippowdon. It also pairs nicely with M-Ampharos because Keldeo's only weaknesses not resisted by M-Ampharos are Psychic and Fairy.
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Iron Head
- Roost
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
Skarmory was my next choice for the team as my hazard user as well as my fairy resist, which destroys my team otherwise. Skarmory is a cool addition to the core as its two weaknesses are both resisted by M-Ampharos. I chose a Sp.Def set since I'm already using a physical wall to balance it out.
Breloom is the next addition to the team as it is weak to Azumarill and doesn't get walled by Talonflame and other flying types due to M-Ampharos and Skarmory. Breloom also provides status and is one of the few Swords Dancing mons that doesn't get walled by Quagsire. I decided on using Life Orb since Focus Sash would get broken if Hippowdon was out within the past couple turns.
Breloom @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spore
- Bullet Seed
- Mach Punch
- Swords Dance
Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off
- Roar
Hippowdon is the next choice as I can get some quick weather kills as well as provide Stealth Rocks. This team doesn't suffer to Bird Spam, so phasing the other team with Spikes stack and Stealth Rock with Whirlwind would be beneficial. I chose Sand Stream over Sand Force as M-Charizard Y demolishes my team if M-Ampharos gets knocked out.
Weavile @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
Weavile was my final choice because my two water resists both get KO'd by an offensive Starmie set. Weavile pursuit traps Starmie and the Lati twins after they kill any member of my team.
If you have any suggestions please let me know! Like I said, this is my first RMT, so there's probably some better combination that I couldn't think of. Thanks for reading, have a nice day! :]
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