

Introduction
I'm new to the forum and I decided to post my OU team that I've been working on the past two days. I wanted to build a team around Mega-Alakazam and his awesome speed and spa stats. I added Togekiss as a BP user for Nasty Plot so we can turn Alakazam into a powerhouse. I just need some comments because I recently joined the metagame and I must be missing more than a couple of things. I've been playing it for two days and the results have not been bad at all, but I know it can be improved in many ways so that's why I'm asking for your advice and suggestions.
Teambuilding process
My aim was to build a team around Alakazam that could be balanced, that is, to have access to stealth rocks, a defog user, two defensive mons and physical attackers. Ideally, I would have the team weakened before I can set up a Nasty Plot Alakazam and proceed to sweep with his amazing coverage, so I end up winning with Alakazam in most games.
Description

Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
So this is the star of the team. The reason I chose this pokemon is due to his powerful STAB and his amazing speed, the highest or one of the highest in the meta if I'm not mistaken. His role is that of a late sweeper although sometimes he can be a good midgame sweeper thanks to his coverage and psychic being a good type that hits neutral to many other types. I think the first three attacks are a must but I'm not completly sure about Energy Ball, what do you think?

Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Baton Pass
- Defog
- Air Slash
I chose Togekiss as my BP+Nasty Plot user to turn Alakazam into a beast. He is also helpful in order to Defog hazards, has a nice investment in SpD and a nice bulk overall. He can also Air Slash like a boss thanks to Serene Grace so it shouldn't be underestimated and be used solely as a Baton Passer. He's a well-rounded mon overall and Fairy type defense comes handy!

Garchomp @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Claw
What can I say about this standard Garchomp set? I chose it because I like to have at least a Defensive wall and a SpD wall (that being Togekiss). He has immunity to electric types, he can set rocks and he eats birds as well.

Arcanine @ Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Will-O-Wisp
So far, I found I needed a fire type and a physical attacker. Arcanine offers that and he also offers a priority attack, WoW, Life Orb Close Combat and a nice passive ability to switch into other physical threats. As you can see the set is also balanced as it offers versatility and some bulk as well.

Magnezone @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Magnezone is my electric type and scarfer. Shadow Tag is no longer allowed but what about Magnet Pull? I love it. I also chose it to beat other Fairy types with his fast and hard hitting Flash Cannon and he is also another mon to consider when using Nasty Plot+BP, depending on the situation. I'm not sure about the EV spread for this one, that's something I want to discuss.

Weavile @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Low Kick
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
Finally, I chose Weavile as another fast hitting mon that can shut down other Dark types that come in the way of our lovely Alakazam due to his Low Kick. He's also my response to Dragon types and has access to a priority attack. Would you include Pursue?
Conclusion
Thanks if you read this far, that means you have many ideas that can improve this team. Feel free to spot the weaknesses against the main threats you face in the upper levels of the ladder and I hope to learn new things from your comments. Thank you!
Best regards,
Cramer
PS. Thank you for the tips to follow the thread rules as this is my first post on the forum. I decided to delete the other one and open a fresh new one.

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