I just added Incineroar. The rest of the team has got me to the top 3k which seems high to me at least-I don't play all that much cause of so much animation-so I never thought to get particularly high ranked.
Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Darkest Lariat
- U-turn
- Close Combat
Very hastily added cause it's one of the few dark types I already had. This is needed because I ran into a Gothitelle I was helpless against. I do miss Regieleki, though, which I briefly had since replacing Drifblim. Darkest Lariat not Knock Off cause Gothitelle uses Cosmic Power, and for Cresselia. Not quite the exact EVs I'll look them up later, it has some SpD cause originally was for AV but definitely keeping AV Koko.
Cinderace-Gmax @ Focus Sash
Ability: Libero
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- High Jump Kick
- Sucker Punch
- Gunk Shot
I actually don't bring this all that often. Too much Landog/Zapdos/Yveltal. I like sash not LO. Usual moves and Gunk Shot for Fini which I hardly see but still. I have a big Stealth Rock weakness so I am open to replacing this and/or Incineroar, especially. I would like Airstream but Sucker Punch has been to good to pass up, notably finishing Urshifu SS when their at their sash too, and being 100 acc.
Lapras-Gmax @ Light Clay
Ability: Water Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Hydro Pump
- Freeze-Dry
- Sheer Cold
Also not sure about this despite doing ok w/ it. Notably does OHKO most Hippo and they seem to not switch out in my experience which really helps keep away SR. Max SpA cause I'm unaware of defensive benchmarks for Lapras so may as well hit hard. Sheer Cold has been great for Chansey and Ferro. Usual moves except I forgot to breed for Sparkling Aria.
Tapu Koko @ Assault Vest
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 84 SpD / 172 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
This has been one of my favorites. SpD for P2 to get Download boost in Atk. This has not been relevant, but it does go good w/ AV since it gives an even #. Lived a crit +2 Airstream into Max Darkness from Yveltal. Also lives Water Spout from Kyogre if Dynamaxed, then can ohko. Usual moves it's just the item that's a bit out there. Spe EVs just to get past Cinderace I think higher is a waste when I need the SpD. It also only took 100 damage from a Necrozma w/ Lunala Meteor Beam which shows off it's SpD too. Koko has been great vs. Urshifu as well.
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform
Ditto has been great for Zacian, enough so that I felt ok giving up Drifblim, which could switch in and at minimum force it out, but would win the 1v1. Not too memorable besides that though I bring it plenty. Not looking to replace this one I think it's too important this series anyway.
Calyrex-Ice @ Weakness Policy
Ability: As One (Glastrier)
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Glacial Lance
- Bullet Seed
- High Horsepower
- Close Combat
My legend. I just picked it because Glastrier was always scary and this is better. It's been great vs. Zapdos and Landorus, Grass coverage on it has been great for Quagsire, Pyukumuku one time, Kyogre when maxed to live better, and other weak to grass mons. Glacial Lance is an amazing move and can often hit hard enough resisted so I don't have to take defense drops or a tiny 5% to miss.
So there's the team. I've had trouble w. Arcanine which was mostly solved by the previous addition of Specs Regieleki, then restored cause I don't think Incineroar does well w/ it at all. Would like a better dark type that beats Arcanine but idk. Wisp/Snarl is really tough. I'm like 26-17. One loss that seemed inevitable was vs. a BP Scolipede into Stored Power Necrozma-DM. Taunt wouldn't have helped since the Scolipede passed Max Quake boosts mostly. It was a high rank player.
Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Darkest Lariat
- U-turn
- Close Combat
Very hastily added cause it's one of the few dark types I already had. This is needed because I ran into a Gothitelle I was helpless against. I do miss Regieleki, though, which I briefly had since replacing Drifblim. Darkest Lariat not Knock Off cause Gothitelle uses Cosmic Power, and for Cresselia. Not quite the exact EVs I'll look them up later, it has some SpD cause originally was for AV but definitely keeping AV Koko.
Cinderace-Gmax @ Focus Sash
Ability: Libero
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- High Jump Kick
- Sucker Punch
- Gunk Shot
I actually don't bring this all that often. Too much Landog/Zapdos/Yveltal. I like sash not LO. Usual moves and Gunk Shot for Fini which I hardly see but still. I have a big Stealth Rock weakness so I am open to replacing this and/or Incineroar, especially. I would like Airstream but Sucker Punch has been to good to pass up, notably finishing Urshifu SS when their at their sash too, and being 100 acc.
Lapras-Gmax @ Light Clay
Ability: Water Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Hydro Pump
- Freeze-Dry
- Sheer Cold
Also not sure about this despite doing ok w/ it. Notably does OHKO most Hippo and they seem to not switch out in my experience which really helps keep away SR. Max SpA cause I'm unaware of defensive benchmarks for Lapras so may as well hit hard. Sheer Cold has been great for Chansey and Ferro. Usual moves except I forgot to breed for Sparkling Aria.
Tapu Koko @ Assault Vest
Ability: Electric Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 84 SpD / 172 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
This has been one of my favorites. SpD for P2 to get Download boost in Atk. This has not been relevant, but it does go good w/ AV since it gives an even #. Lived a crit +2 Airstream into Max Darkness from Yveltal. Also lives Water Spout from Kyogre if Dynamaxed, then can ohko. Usual moves it's just the item that's a bit out there. Spe EVs just to get past Cinderace I think higher is a waste when I need the SpD. It also only took 100 damage from a Necrozma w/ Lunala Meteor Beam which shows off it's SpD too. Koko has been great vs. Urshifu as well.
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform
Ditto has been great for Zacian, enough so that I felt ok giving up Drifblim, which could switch in and at minimum force it out, but would win the 1v1. Not too memorable besides that though I bring it plenty. Not looking to replace this one I think it's too important this series anyway.
Calyrex-Ice @ Weakness Policy
Ability: As One (Glastrier)
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Glacial Lance
- Bullet Seed
- High Horsepower
- Close Combat
My legend. I just picked it because Glastrier was always scary and this is better. It's been great vs. Zapdos and Landorus, Grass coverage on it has been great for Quagsire, Pyukumuku one time, Kyogre when maxed to live better, and other weak to grass mons. Glacial Lance is an amazing move and can often hit hard enough resisted so I don't have to take defense drops or a tiny 5% to miss.
So there's the team. I've had trouble w. Arcanine which was mostly solved by the previous addition of Specs Regieleki, then restored cause I don't think Incineroar does well w/ it at all. Would like a better dark type that beats Arcanine but idk. Wisp/Snarl is really tough. I'm like 26-17. One loss that seemed inevitable was vs. a BP Scolipede into Stored Power Necrozma-DM. Taunt wouldn't have helped since the Scolipede passed Max Quake boosts mostly. It was a high rank player.
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