Hey there! This is my first post here in Smogon and I'm showing you my OU team. Is a team around Feraligatr, my long-life favourite Pokémon. Hope you like it, and any suggestions are accepted.
Feraligatr (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
The king of the team. Life Orb + Sheer Force acts like a +1 in Attack since he gets in the battlefield, making him less afraid of Intimidators. Dragon Dance is the most important move on the set since it allows him to outspeed a lot of threats. Waterfall for STAB, Ice Punch for obligatory Ice move and Crunch to deal with Psychics and Ghosts.
Mimikyu (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Hone Claws
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Destiny Bond
This Pokémon does not really need to boost his stats, since he hits what he has to hit very well already. But how could I deny having the incredible Disguise + Focus Sash combo? Hone Claws allows me not to fail Play Rough, and works very well actually, but I may change it for Swords Dance. Play Rough and Shadow Sneak for STAB, the last one having a very useful priority. Destiny Bond helps me to surprise a lot of Pokémon, such like Heatran.
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
My very best Steel counter. Celesteela, Kartana, Scizor, Ferrothorn, Skarmory. Those Pokémon are very common in OU Metagame, and they don't have any chance against Magnezone. Magnezone also counters some Fairies very well. I just have to make sure there is not a Dugtrio from Kanto in my rival's team... Thunderbolt and Flash Cannon are main STAB moves, Volt-Switch to hit and run and HP Fire to Kartana, Ferrothorn and Scizor.
Venusaur-Mega (M) @ Venusaurite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power [Ground]
Electric and Grass are the only weakness of Feraligatr, and Venusaur is the best counter to that types. Except Tapu Lele, Venusaur does very well against all Alola Deities and against bulky waters. Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb for STAB, Synthesis for recovering and HP Ground for other Magnezones.
Skarmory (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Defog
- Brave Bird
I needed a Defoger so badly (I don't like Rapid Spin because of Ghost) and it couldn't be weak to Rock, so I decided to go for Skarmory, even if I had 2 steel types in my team. The more I battled with this team, the more I realized it was not bad at all. They only share Fyre weakness, which can be countered with Feraligatr or even Venusaur. Roost for recovering, Defog is the reason why Skarmory is in the team, Brave Bird helps me against Fighting types and I can use Stealth Rock once the Pokémon that is summons hazards in the opposite team is gone.
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 56 HP / 252 Def / 200 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Toxic
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell
I also needed a Cleric to avoid annoying burns in Feraligatr's strategy. Thanks to Eviolite and her high HP, Chansey tanks very well almost every attack, except Physical Fighting attacks. But what could you not know about Chansey? Toxic for Stall, Soft-Boiled for Stall, Seismic Toss to speed up Stall and Heal Bell avoids her to be Stalled.
And that's it. I want to know your opinion about my team, I have used it a lot and works very well, but tips and opinions can't make it worse. Thank you and goodbye.
Feraligatr (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Crunch
The king of the team. Life Orb + Sheer Force acts like a +1 in Attack since he gets in the battlefield, making him less afraid of Intimidators. Dragon Dance is the most important move on the set since it allows him to outspeed a lot of threats. Waterfall for STAB, Ice Punch for obligatory Ice move and Crunch to deal with Psychics and Ghosts.
Mimikyu (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Hone Claws
- Play Rough
- Shadow Sneak
- Destiny Bond
This Pokémon does not really need to boost his stats, since he hits what he has to hit very well already. But how could I deny having the incredible Disguise + Focus Sash combo? Hone Claws allows me not to fail Play Rough, and works very well actually, but I may change it for Swords Dance. Play Rough and Shadow Sneak for STAB, the last one having a very useful priority. Destiny Bond helps me to surprise a lot of Pokémon, such like Heatran.
Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
My very best Steel counter. Celesteela, Kartana, Scizor, Ferrothorn, Skarmory. Those Pokémon are very common in OU Metagame, and they don't have any chance against Magnezone. Magnezone also counters some Fairies very well. I just have to make sure there is not a Dugtrio from Kanto in my rival's team... Thunderbolt and Flash Cannon are main STAB moves, Volt-Switch to hit and run and HP Fire to Kartana, Ferrothorn and Scizor.
Venusaur-Mega (M) @ Venusaurite
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Hidden Power [Ground]
Electric and Grass are the only weakness of Feraligatr, and Venusaur is the best counter to that types. Except Tapu Lele, Venusaur does very well against all Alola Deities and against bulky waters. Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb for STAB, Synthesis for recovering and HP Ground for other Magnezones.
Skarmory (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Defog
- Brave Bird
I needed a Defoger so badly (I don't like Rapid Spin because of Ghost) and it couldn't be weak to Rock, so I decided to go for Skarmory, even if I had 2 steel types in my team. The more I battled with this team, the more I realized it was not bad at all. They only share Fyre weakness, which can be countered with Feraligatr or even Venusaur. Roost for recovering, Defog is the reason why Skarmory is in the team, Brave Bird helps me against Fighting types and I can use Stealth Rock once the Pokémon that is summons hazards in the opposite team is gone.
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 56 HP / 252 Def / 200 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Toxic
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell
I also needed a Cleric to avoid annoying burns in Feraligatr's strategy. Thanks to Eviolite and her high HP, Chansey tanks very well almost every attack, except Physical Fighting attacks. But what could you not know about Chansey? Toxic for Stall, Soft-Boiled for Stall, Seismic Toss to speed up Stall and Heal Bell avoids her to be Stalled.
And that's it. I want to know your opinion about my team, I have used it a lot and works very well, but tips and opinions can't make it worse. Thank you and goodbye.
