Hello there , up onto now I have always used TR teams , but recetnly , I have started to use a more staller of a team . Its called Riolu's Orank as Riolu is the deadliest pokemon on the team . With its ability being coupled with Copycat , it allows for really scary shit .
Now Let me introduce you to the team :
Riolu's Prank
First and foremost , the teams formation was as follows :
1. Riolu joined due to its ability coupled with copycat. I liked its potential and wished to use it myself which in itself was the reason I made the team. Gr8 for casting a priority roar [+1 priority on Roar!!]
2. Now after Riolu , I needed someone to lay all the spikes and all . So I chose the most common pokemon for it ......... Foretress .
3. I realized the foretress lacked any proper Sp.Def and I also wanted another roar / whirlwind guy . I came to Snorlax for help . As such being one of the original 150 pokemon , it has a really massive movepool , not that I use most of it .
4. Now I needed a good lead. I went through a lot a pokemon from Frosslass to Machamp to whatnot . I eventually came to with Whimsicott. As such lacking everything yet offering everything it seemed like a good gamble. I love the way that even if its gonna die , it leaves a leech seed which helps Forretress set up .
5. Now I needed something to sweep my opponents yet keep them from using Rapid Spin (God I hate that thing) . I used to play on PO , but when I came to Smogon , I found that shadow tag Chandelure isn't banned here . I then took the thing and sticked in my team w/o a second thought.
6. Lastly I needed a physical sweeper . I was wavering b/w Dragonite (which has extremespeed) and Tech Scizor. I eventually chose Scizor . It provides a good movepool which can take out some otherwise scary things for me .
And there u have it ............ the construction of my team .
Anyhow , the importable :
1. The Lead ->
Whimsicott (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
Its main job is to bug me opponent . It has a priority taunt on it allowing it to shut down most opposing leads . As such it is a sub-seed built and its EVs are concentrated into Sp.Def since most people tend to use Sp.Atks against it . Anyways, Toxic is for killing non steel stalls if I start having probs .
Synergy with the team :
Provides Leech seed support to forretress while it sets up .
Pokemon I am considering to switch it with :
1. Skarmory : I definitely need another guy who can set up and all .
2. Frosslass : Also a set up pokemon which comes with Destiny Bond instead of roost and also has a fast taunt to boost
2. The Set-Up ->
Skarmory
@Shed Shell
Ability:Sturdy
252 HP, 232 Def, 24 Spe
Impish Nature
-Spikes
-Whirlwind
-Roost
-Brave Bird
Old Pokemon
Forretress (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Pain Split
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Has a gr8 ability to set up spikes and stealth rock . As such , it comes with sturdy and a good defense to boost. So it nearly guaranteed to set up a layer or 2 of entry hazards . If my opponent uses a TR team by any chance , this guy switches from just laying spikes and dying to a really really deadly pokemon . Pain split means it not gonna die very easily while earthquake can do damage .
Synergy with the team :
Provides Entry Hazards which form the crux of the teams damage potential
Things I am considering to switch it with :
1. Skarmory : Can set up spikes just as easily and also use whirlwind and has reliable healing mech. (roost)
The Roar!->
Heatran
@Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
248 HP, 100 SpD, 160 Spe
Calm Nature
-Stealth Rock
-Roar
-Lava Plume
-Protect
Old pokemon:
4. The Star ->
Riolu (M)
@ Eviolite
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 156 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roar
- Copycat
- Circle Throw
- Final Gambit
Roar provides well a start to the process (I may at times just start with copycate if say snorlax/whatever was whilwind-"ed" away.Its main skill is copycat which gains +1 priority with prankster . Eviolite for some defense. Once roar has been casted successfully , it can become very hard for opposing teams to shut him down . Ofter they rely on protect to break copycat or for sandstorm to kill him eventually within which teams he has delt a considerable amt of damage to the opposing team . Final Gambit is just for show I guess coz i barely ever use it . Circle throw is the fighting style Dragon Tail which again is less used.
Synergy with the team :
A gr8 roar user which helps the team in 1 too many ways.
Also provides the team with its name
Pokemon I think can take his position :
None
5.The Physical Sweep->
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- U-Turn
- Superpower
The Mad scythe of doom. Pursuit is probably its most used ability due to the constant bugging by ghost pokemon . I choice banded it coz I dont exactly intend to fight pokemon with max hp Bullet Punch takes care of the remaining team solo . Aerial Ace is gr8 for taking out those fighting types that otherwise threaten Snorlax. I wanted U-Turn there somewhere , but 4 moves are the max >"<
Synergy with the team:
Provides a revenge kill and can also provide a relief from fighting and ghost type pokemon via Pursuit and Aerial Ace
Pokemon which I m considering to switch it with :
1.Dragonite :Has better bulk and extremespeed has more priority , but as such it cant use pursuit making my team weak to ghost if used.
6. The Glue ->
Chandelure (M)
@ Choice Scarf
Trait: Shadow Tag
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Has a good movepool . With Shadow Ball , Flamethrower as its STAB moves its gr8 at killing most rapid spinners . A close look at countering most rapid spinners :
a. Forretress - > Flamethrower
b. Excadrill -> Flamethrower
c. Donphan -> Energy Ball
d. Claydoll -> Shadow Ball
e. Sandslash -> Energy Ball
f. Tentacruel -> This guy bugs me , if only Chandelure had Psycoshock. Anyhow , I just tend to use Energy Ball till one of us die . If I die , Scizor does the finish touches.
Synergy With the team :
Provides a counter to rapid spinners who are now trapped
Pokemon which I think can take its position :
None
Changes made:
Scizor - Rock Smash to Superpower credits : Lemonz
Scizor - Aerial Ace ti U-Turn credits : Epic OU
Snorlax -> Heatran credits:Xos
Foretress->Skarmory credits : Xos
Now Let me introduce you to the team :
Riolu's Prank
First and foremost , the teams formation was as follows :
1. Riolu joined due to its ability coupled with copycat. I liked its potential and wished to use it myself which in itself was the reason I made the team. Gr8 for casting a priority roar [+1 priority on Roar!!]
2. Now after Riolu , I needed someone to lay all the spikes and all . So I chose the most common pokemon for it ......... Foretress .
3. I realized the foretress lacked any proper Sp.Def and I also wanted another roar / whirlwind guy . I came to Snorlax for help . As such being one of the original 150 pokemon , it has a really massive movepool , not that I use most of it .
4. Now I needed a good lead. I went through a lot a pokemon from Frosslass to Machamp to whatnot . I eventually came to with Whimsicott. As such lacking everything yet offering everything it seemed like a good gamble. I love the way that even if its gonna die , it leaves a leech seed which helps Forretress set up .
5. Now I needed something to sweep my opponents yet keep them from using Rapid Spin (God I hate that thing) . I used to play on PO , but when I came to Smogon , I found that shadow tag Chandelure isn't banned here . I then took the thing and sticked in my team w/o a second thought.
6. Lastly I needed a physical sweeper . I was wavering b/w Dragonite (which has extremespeed) and Tech Scizor. I eventually chose Scizor . It provides a good movepool which can take out some otherwise scary things for me .
And there u have it ............ the construction of my team .
Anyhow , the importable :
Whimsicott (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
Forretress (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Pain Split
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Snorlax (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Immunity
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Whirlwind
- Body Slam
Riolu (M) @ Eviolite
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 156 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roar
- Copycat
- Circle Throw
- Final Gambit
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Aerial Ace
- Rock Smash
Chandelure (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Shadow Tag
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
Forretress (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Pain Split
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Snorlax (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Immunity
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Whirlwind
- Body Slam
Riolu (M) @ Eviolite
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 156 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roar
- Copycat
- Circle Throw
- Final Gambit
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- Aerial Ace
- Rock Smash
Chandelure (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Shadow Tag
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
1. The Lead ->
Whimsicott (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
Its main job is to bug me opponent . It has a priority taunt on it allowing it to shut down most opposing leads . As such it is a sub-seed built and its EVs are concentrated into Sp.Def since most people tend to use Sp.Atks against it . Anyways, Toxic is for killing non steel stalls if I start having probs .
Synergy with the team :
Provides Leech seed support to forretress while it sets up .
Pokemon I am considering to switch it with :
1. Skarmory : I definitely need another guy who can set up and all .
2. Frosslass : Also a set up pokemon which comes with Destiny Bond instead of roost and also has a fast taunt to boost
2. The Set-Up ->
Skarmory
@Shed Shell
Ability:Sturdy
252 HP, 232 Def, 24 Spe
Impish Nature
-Spikes
-Whirlwind
-Roost
-Brave Bird
Old Pokemon
Forretress (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Pain Split
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Has a gr8 ability to set up spikes and stealth rock . As such , it comes with sturdy and a good defense to boost. So it nearly guaranteed to set up a layer or 2 of entry hazards . If my opponent uses a TR team by any chance , this guy switches from just laying spikes and dying to a really really deadly pokemon . Pain split means it not gonna die very easily while earthquake can do damage .
Synergy with the team :
Provides Entry Hazards which form the crux of the teams damage potential
Things I am considering to switch it with :
1. Skarmory : Can set up spikes just as easily and also use whirlwind and has reliable healing mech. (roost)
The Roar!->
Heatran
@Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
248 HP, 100 SpD, 160 Spe
Calm Nature
-Stealth Rock
-Roar
-Lava Plume
-Protect
Old pokemon:
3. The Whilwind ->
Snorlax (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Immunity
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Whirlwind
- Body Slam
Snorlax is my main Sp.Def guy . He is also immune to poison which is otherwise a common mechanism to kill the whilwind-"er". Anyways , it has decent bulk . I didn't bug myself with giving it any physical bulk was coz if my opponent is physical , it most probably has a fighting move which means its dead anyways . I really need a good replacement for it . I didnt get Skarmory here due to my team otherwise lacking any special bulk .
Synergy with the team :
Can soak up the opposing sleeps and also has decent sp.atk bulk to not die very easily . It also comes with the ability to whilrwind which again gives my team a good damage.
Pokemon considered switching it with :
None currently , I really need some advice here though . He sux!
Snorlax (M)
@ Leftovers
Trait: Immunity
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Whirlwind
- Body Slam
Snorlax is my main Sp.Def guy . He is also immune to poison which is otherwise a common mechanism to kill the whilwind-"er". Anyways , it has decent bulk . I didn't bug myself with giving it any physical bulk was coz if my opponent is physical , it most probably has a fighting move which means its dead anyways . I really need a good replacement for it . I didnt get Skarmory here due to my team otherwise lacking any special bulk .
Synergy with the team :
Can soak up the opposing sleeps and also has decent sp.atk bulk to not die very easily . It also comes with the ability to whilrwind which again gives my team a good damage.
Pokemon considered switching it with :
None currently , I really need some advice here though . He sux!
4. The Star ->
Riolu (M)
@ Eviolite
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 156 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Roar
- Copycat
- Circle Throw
- Final Gambit
Roar provides well a start to the process (I may at times just start with copycate if say snorlax/whatever was whilwind-"ed" away.Its main skill is copycat which gains +1 priority with prankster . Eviolite for some defense. Once roar has been casted successfully , it can become very hard for opposing teams to shut him down . Ofter they rely on protect to break copycat or for sandstorm to kill him eventually within which teams he has delt a considerable amt of damage to the opposing team . Final Gambit is just for show I guess coz i barely ever use it . Circle throw is the fighting style Dragon Tail which again is less used.
Synergy with the team :
A gr8 roar user which helps the team in 1 too many ways.
Also provides the team with its name
Pokemon I think can take his position :
None
5.The Physical Sweep->
Scizor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Pursuit
- U-Turn
- Superpower
The Mad scythe of doom. Pursuit is probably its most used ability due to the constant bugging by ghost pokemon . I choice banded it coz I dont exactly intend to fight pokemon with max hp Bullet Punch takes care of the remaining team solo . Aerial Ace is gr8 for taking out those fighting types that otherwise threaten Snorlax. I wanted U-Turn there somewhere , but 4 moves are the max >"<
Synergy with the team:
Provides a revenge kill and can also provide a relief from fighting and ghost type pokemon via Pursuit and Aerial Ace
Pokemon which I m considering to switch it with :
1.Dragonite :Has better bulk and extremespeed has more priority , but as such it cant use pursuit making my team weak to ghost if used.
6. The Glue ->
Chandelure (M)
@ Choice Scarf
Trait: Shadow Tag
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Has a good movepool . With Shadow Ball , Flamethrower as its STAB moves its gr8 at killing most rapid spinners . A close look at countering most rapid spinners :
a. Forretress - > Flamethrower
b. Excadrill -> Flamethrower
c. Donphan -> Energy Ball
d. Claydoll -> Shadow Ball
e. Sandslash -> Energy Ball
f. Tentacruel -> This guy bugs me , if only Chandelure had Psycoshock. Anyhow , I just tend to use Energy Ball till one of us die . If I die , Scizor does the finish touches.
Synergy With the team :
Provides a counter to rapid spinners who are now trapped
Pokemon which I think can take its position :
None
Changes made:
Scizor - Rock Smash to Superpower credits : Lemonz
Scizor - Aerial Ace ti U-Turn credits : Epic OU
Snorlax -> Heatran credits:Xos
Foretress->Skarmory credits : Xos
