After some success (and a little failure) on the UU ladder with this team, I've decided that maybe I need some fresh opinions. So, without further ado:
Froslass (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Cloak
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Destiny Bond
Right up there with Persian and Aero as the best leads in UU. Sash lets me survive Aero Stone Edge and KO back (assuming LO version). Also sets up Spikes very well, always gets at least 2 layers down. Destiny Bond has proven to be priceless in battles so far, spells doom for Ninetales, Scyther and most enemy spinners.
Victreebel (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 20 HP/236 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Psychic]
- Sleep Powder
Surprise! That's typically my reaction whenever I get a KO with this guy (quite often, I might add). EVs give it 351 speed, beating Frosslass and Jumpluff among others and OHKOing both. Leaf Storm 2hkos Steelix, OHKOs Aggron, does 90+% to Lanturn, Sludge Bomb OHKOs Leafeon, HP Psychic 2HKOs Weezing, etc. Not to mention all the frail sweepers that he kills with his STAB moves. MVP of this squad, no doubt.
Articuno @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP/96 Def/64 SAtk/96 SDef
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Heal Bell
- Ice Beam
- Roost
- Extrasensory
Amazing wall. Pretty standard set up but it works wonders. Extrasensory is a personal choice, keeps Poliwrath from setting up on me and keeps other fighters and Weezing on their toes.
Hitmonlee (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Limber
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- Blaze Kick
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
I HATE Clefable. With a passion. And Hitmonlee lets my rage take form and completely destroy that little pink wad. Adamant for power, Rock Slide over Stone Edge for accuracy, an UU staple.
Altaria (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 104 HP/252 Atk/152 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Roost
DD Altaria is a beast. This set lets me stop Ninetales cold and makes a good physical attacker. Not much to say, just a bulky sweeper.
Claydol @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP/200 Def/56 SAtk
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Rapid Spin
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Reflect
My other solid defensive poke. Takes Electric and Rock moves aimed at Articuno like a champ. Sets up the Rocks, Spins'em away and Reflect is a help. If you suggest a replacement here, try to find someone as tough defensively, takes the same attacks and can spin, 'cause Cuno needs it BAD.
There you have it. Rate away.
EDIT: Swapped Raichu for Altaria to cover Ninetales.
Froslass (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Snow Cloak
EVs: 4 HP/252 Spd/252 SAtk
Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Destiny Bond
Right up there with Persian and Aero as the best leads in UU. Sash lets me survive Aero Stone Edge and KO back (assuming LO version). Also sets up Spikes very well, always gets at least 2 layers down. Destiny Bond has proven to be priceless in battles so far, spells doom for Ninetales, Scyther and most enemy spinners.
Victreebel (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 20 HP/236 Spd/252 SAtk
Modest nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Psychic]
- Sleep Powder
Surprise! That's typically my reaction whenever I get a KO with this guy (quite often, I might add). EVs give it 351 speed, beating Frosslass and Jumpluff among others and OHKOing both. Leaf Storm 2hkos Steelix, OHKOs Aggron, does 90+% to Lanturn, Sludge Bomb OHKOs Leafeon, HP Psychic 2HKOs Weezing, etc. Not to mention all the frail sweepers that he kills with his STAB moves. MVP of this squad, no doubt.
Articuno @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP/96 Def/64 SAtk/96 SDef
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Heal Bell
- Ice Beam
- Roost
- Extrasensory
Amazing wall. Pretty standard set up but it works wonders. Extrasensory is a personal choice, keeps Poliwrath from setting up on me and keeps other fighters and Weezing on their toes.
Hitmonlee (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Limber
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- Blaze Kick
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
I HATE Clefable. With a passion. And Hitmonlee lets my rage take form and completely destroy that little pink wad. Adamant for power, Rock Slide over Stone Edge for accuracy, an UU staple.
Altaria (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 104 HP/252 Atk/152 Spd
Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Roost
DD Altaria is a beast. This set lets me stop Ninetales cold and makes a good physical attacker. Not much to say, just a bulky sweeper.
Claydol @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP/200 Def/56 SAtk
Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Rapid Spin
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Reflect
My other solid defensive poke. Takes Electric and Rock moves aimed at Articuno like a champ. Sets up the Rocks, Spins'em away and Reflect is a help. If you suggest a replacement here, try to find someone as tough defensively, takes the same attacks and can spin, 'cause Cuno needs it BAD.
There you have it. Rate away.
EDIT: Swapped Raichu for Altaria to cover Ninetales.