Intro
This team is based off of a team I ran in UU with Obstagoon and Gengar as the core. I really feel like Obstagoon is slept on in OU and can really put in some work so I figured I'd try and replicate it with some OU mons. I Switched out Gengar for Aegislash and built around that core.
Team
Obstagoon (M) @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Happiness: 160
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Facade
- Obstruct
- Close Combat
This build is pretty straight forward. This build is centered entirely around maximum damage output. Facade does nasty damage with Guts and Flame Orb. Knock Off is another good stab move that is even better due to the absence of megastones and z-crystals. Close Combat is a good coverage move to hit dark and steel types hard. Obstruct not only protect Obstagoon, but weakens mons that he wouldn't be able to OHKO normally or that ally's might need weakened to switch in.
Aegislash (F) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Stance Change
Shiny: Yes
Happiness: 160
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- King's Shield
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
- Iron Head
Aegislash is a great partner for Obstagoon, checking fairy and fighting type moves. His ghost typing also blocks rapid spin. With Ribombee only getting Webs up once or twice a game, it's important to have a counter to their removal. I went with Air Balloon because it allows Aegislash to get damage in on ground types without being OHKO'd, particularly Excadrill. Without Iron Ball, Gyro Ball isn't as good so I went with Iron Head for Stab.
Ribombee (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Happiness: 160
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- U-turn
Sticky Web is great, making it easier for for Obstagoon to sweep better and allowing my Darmanitan to out-speed opposing Darmanitans. Stun Spore is another good tool for crippling opponents. Focus Sash ensures that at least Webs get set up. Ribombee is usually fast enough to U-turn out or get a Stun Spore out after surviving with Sash. Moonlight is just a strong STAB move to hit any dark, dragon, or fighting types.
Mr. Rime (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Screen Cleaner
Happiness: 160
EVs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Slack Off
- Freeze-Dry
- Psychic
This team relies heavily on switching, so removing hazards is a must. Webs are crucial, and with Ribombee usually only being able to set up once or twice, I opted for a spinner over a defogger. 8 SpA allows Mr. Rime to OHKO Gyarados and Seismitoad with Freeze-Dry, with rest invested into bulk, along with Leftovers and Slack Off, to improve longevity. Screen Cleaner is a great ability, though it has rarely come into use.
Rotom-Wash @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Shiny: Yes
Happiness: 160
EVs: 248 HP / 44 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Trick
- Thunder Wave
Rotom-Wash is a strong special attacker that covers the fire and ground weaknesses the team has. Choice Scarf works well to boost Rotom's damage output, but also works well with trick to cripple defensive mons. Hydro Pump is a great STAB and Volt Switch is a decently strong STAB move that allows me to keep momentum. I debated between Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave but ultimately landed on the TW. Between Obstagoon and Darmanitan, most mon can be handled pretty easily as long as they can be out-sped.
Darmanitan-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Gorilla Tactics
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- U-turn
I don't think a I really need to say much about Darmanitan. He's a monster that breaks through most threats, especially once Webs are set up. Icicle Crash is a powerful STAB move that pretty much OHKO's anything it's super effective on. Flare Blitz hits opposing Dramanitans as well as Ferrothorn, and really any steel type. Earthquake also hits steel types as well as Toxapex. U-turn allows him to switch out and keep momentum.
https://pastebin.com/xSQTWGZF
This team is based off of a team I ran in UU with Obstagoon and Gengar as the core. I really feel like Obstagoon is slept on in OU and can really put in some work so I figured I'd try and replicate it with some OU mons. I Switched out Gengar for Aegislash and built around that core.
Team
Obstagoon (M) @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Happiness: 160
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Facade
- Obstruct
- Close Combat
This build is pretty straight forward. This build is centered entirely around maximum damage output. Facade does nasty damage with Guts and Flame Orb. Knock Off is another good stab move that is even better due to the absence of megastones and z-crystals. Close Combat is a good coverage move to hit dark and steel types hard. Obstruct not only protect Obstagoon, but weakens mons that he wouldn't be able to OHKO normally or that ally's might need weakened to switch in.
Aegislash (F) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Stance Change
Shiny: Yes
Happiness: 160
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- King's Shield
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
- Iron Head
Aegislash is a great partner for Obstagoon, checking fairy and fighting type moves. His ghost typing also blocks rapid spin. With Ribombee only getting Webs up once or twice a game, it's important to have a counter to their removal. I went with Air Balloon because it allows Aegislash to get damage in on ground types without being OHKO'd, particularly Excadrill. Without Iron Ball, Gyro Ball isn't as good so I went with Iron Head for Stab.
Ribombee (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Happiness: 160
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- U-turn
Sticky Web is great, making it easier for for Obstagoon to sweep better and allowing my Darmanitan to out-speed opposing Darmanitans. Stun Spore is another good tool for crippling opponents. Focus Sash ensures that at least Webs get set up. Ribombee is usually fast enough to U-turn out or get a Stun Spore out after surviving with Sash. Moonlight is just a strong STAB move to hit any dark, dragon, or fighting types.
Mr. Rime (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Screen Cleaner
Happiness: 160
EVs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Slack Off
- Freeze-Dry
- Psychic
This team relies heavily on switching, so removing hazards is a must. Webs are crucial, and with Ribombee usually only being able to set up once or twice, I opted for a spinner over a defogger. 8 SpA allows Mr. Rime to OHKO Gyarados and Seismitoad with Freeze-Dry, with rest invested into bulk, along with Leftovers and Slack Off, to improve longevity. Screen Cleaner is a great ability, though it has rarely come into use.
Rotom-Wash @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Shiny: Yes
Happiness: 160
EVs: 248 HP / 44 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Trick
- Thunder Wave
Rotom-Wash is a strong special attacker that covers the fire and ground weaknesses the team has. Choice Scarf works well to boost Rotom's damage output, but also works well with trick to cripple defensive mons. Hydro Pump is a great STAB and Volt Switch is a decently strong STAB move that allows me to keep momentum. I debated between Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave but ultimately landed on the TW. Between Obstagoon and Darmanitan, most mon can be handled pretty easily as long as they can be out-sped.
Darmanitan-Galar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Gorilla Tactics
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Icicle Crash
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- U-turn
I don't think a I really need to say much about Darmanitan. He's a monster that breaks through most threats, especially once Webs are set up. Icicle Crash is a powerful STAB move that pretty much OHKO's anything it's super effective on. Flare Blitz hits opposing Dramanitans as well as Ferrothorn, and really any steel type. Earthquake also hits steel types as well as Toxapex. U-turn allows him to switch out and keep momentum.
https://pastebin.com/xSQTWGZF