Team Swagger

[Apocrypha]

This team is based around the idea of abusing Ditto by using a little used move called Swagger. I want to boost my opponent’s attack so that Ditto can sweep.
By confusing as many pokemon as possible the odds get better that they will actually hurt themselves in confusion. Of course they can just switch out, so some sort of entry hazards are necessary.

All pokemon who can use TMs can learn swagger, so a lot of changes can be made. I’m looking for any suggestions. Thanks.





Skarmory @ Shed Shell
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Impish
EVs: Atk 56 Def 252 Hp 200
-Spikes
-Brave Bird
-Whirlwind
-Swagger

I send Skarmory out first to lay down spikes. Spikes work well with Nasty Plot Borutorosu, because either they’ll weaken on the switch in or I’m hitting them with stab electric attacks anyway. I also thin spikes are important, because sometimes people like to switch a lot from all the Swaggers.
I decided to put a few more EVs into Attack, so that Brave Bird can hit harder. This was mostly to deal with Taunt leads.
Swagger is not used too often, just because most turns are devoted to spiking. I still want them for when I’m not going to be able to put down spikes and I’m switching Skarmory back in.



Hitmontop @ Fight Jewel
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant
EVs: Atk 252 Hp 252 Def 4
-Fake Out
-Mach Punch
-Bullet Punch
-Pursuit

For this spot I wanted a good priority user in case I need to try to take out something that has survived past confusion. In that kind of situation I want to be able to revenge kill as many things as possible.
The EVs are spread to hit hard and survive long enough to hit hard again. I don’t have to worry about speed of course.



Entei @ Choice Specs
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest
EVs: SpAtk 252 Sp 252 Hp 4
-Eruption
-Roar
-Hyper Beam
-Swagger

Entei is here to hit things hard with either Eruption or Hyper Beam, preferably Eruption. A lot of the time it’s better just to spam Swagger a couple of times and then switch to Ditto. It’s nice to have the option.
Speed is key here. I’ve considered running Choice Scarf instead just for the Swagger spam.
Roar is there just like Whirlwind is on Skarmory to try and get more synergy between the two.



Yanakkii @ Grass Jewel
Ability: Overgrow
Nature: Modest
EVs: SpAtk 252 Sp 252 Hp 4
-Leaf Storm
-Covet
-Recycle
-Swagger

Yanakki is my main Swagger. He can also hit hard with Leaf Storm, but I normally only do that if my opponent is already confused. I want to get my jewel back with Recycle if possible. All of that doesn’t happen as much as I’d like.
Considering a Focus sash, just to assure Swagger gets off.


Borutorosu @ Life Orb
Ability: Mischievous Heart
Nature: Timid
EVs: SpAtk 252 Sp 252 Hp 4
-Thunder Bolt
-Nast Plot
-Taunt
-Swagger

This pokemon is key to the team. It’s ability Mischievous Heart allows me to come in and confuse anything before the opponent has the chance to move.
Borutorosu is also my secondary sweeper with Nasty Plot.



Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Eccentric
Nature: Hasty
EVs: Hp 252
-Transform
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And finally the star of the team. Since I’m boosting the attack on my opponent’s pokemon I have a lot of room to switch in Ditto for the sweep.
It’s best to switch Ditto in off of a knock out when the opponent’s Pokemon have had their attack raised 4 levels. This either happens when you confuse one of their own sweepers or sometimes when you have used Swagger twice on the same pokemon.

 

[jynx KB]

An interesting concept to be sure. Gimmicky, but it has potential considering Eccentric.

However, Voltolos isn't going to be "sweeping" with only Thunderbolt. Who doesn't carry a Ground-Type anyway? Swagger and Taunt does have potential, but it's far too easy to switch. Go for BoltBeam coverage at least over one of the non-damaging moves.

As for Hitmontop, a similar set up can be used with Unburden Hitmonlee, whose fast enough not to need priority after Fake-Out You aren't really Spinning, so I think it would be a decent switch.

With Flash Fire on Entei, Nattorei is going to be your better Spiker hands down. Even if they don't confuse themselves, Nattorei's ability will do passive damage, and it can recover for later use with Leech Seed. Speaking of Entei, Hyper Beam? Really?

That's just for starters, but I'll think of what else can be done to help you out.

Original concept though, I give you that.

 

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-Hyper Beam

Uh. This looks like an untested team. I suggest you do some testing against actual humans first before posting it.

Also, pictures.

Your Skarmory is ruined by Taunt users. Perhaps moving Voltlos to lead would help a lot. Lastly, Flash Fire Entei can only have one particular nature, and I'm pretty sure it's not Modest.