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[|Powerman|]

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Tapu Lele + Mega Diancie Offensive core.

Tapu Lele + Mega-Diancie

Diancie-Mega @ Diancite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Mystical Fire
- Filler
Tapu Lele @ Choice Specs
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Moonblast
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock

A bit more unique core that uses an interesting concept to its advantage, Tapu Lele's ability to put up Psychic terrain is great to ignore Priority and M-Diancie is able to bounce back Hazards while also taking out Steel types such as Ferrothorn and M-Scizor under the terrain.

 

[Jolly Togekiss ^-^]

Since we only have two cores this week voting will take place during the event

 

[Jolly Togekiss ^-^]

This week we build a Dark-type team around Dorron's Hazard Stack Greninja + Tyranitar core!

Dorron's Hazard Stack Dark

Greninja @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Gunk Shot
- U-turn
- Ice Beam
- Spikes

Tyranitar @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Thunder Wave
- Fire Blast

Sableye @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 160 SpD
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Foul Play

Mandibuzz (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- Roost
- Defog
- U-turn

Urshifu @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Unseen Fist
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wicked Blow
- Close Combat
- Sucker Punch
- Bulk Up

Muk-Alola @ Assault Vest
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 248 HP / 12 Def / 248 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
- Fire Blast

Teambuilding Process

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We started out by deciding on our mega evolution. Dark has quite a few good options, but Sableye worked the best for this core. We gave it a standard defensive set with foul play to help beat physical setup sweepers like Garchomp.
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After deciding on Sableye-mega the team all fell into place. Both Mandibuzz and Urshifu are staples on Dark-type teams. On Mandibuzz we decided a standard Defog + U-turn set would work well. We gave Urshifu a Fightinium-z set with the standard 3 attacks + Bulk Up moveslots.
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The final slot had to go to Muk-a. It's special bulk and typing make it perfect for Dark-type teams that want to deal with Fairy-types. This team didn't end up being strong against any specific matchup, but it's a fine sample team with a small hazard stack theme.

Shoutouts to: |Powerman|, Rotten, Derpeddeath, starf0x, and paidactor420 for helping make this great team!
Replays:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1319047987 vs Poison
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1319050194 vs Ground

 

[Jolly Togekiss ^-^]

Submissions are now open for this week. The following cores will carry over to this week:

|Powerman|'s Diance + Tapu Lele Fairy-type team

We will build the next core at the same time next week. Also don't miss out on our SS Monotype CCAT Project this week as well: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ss-monotype-community-create-a-team.3663655/page-18

 

[Dorron]

Psychic Wallbreaking go brr

Sets

Victini @ Choice Band
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- U-turn
- Trick

Tapu Lele @ Choice Specs
Ability: Psychic Surge
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Focus Blast
- Moonblast
- Psychic
- Psyshock

This Psychic core is fantastic due to, among a lot of things, Lele setting Psychic Terrain, protecting the team from moves like Sucker Punch from Bisharp, Shadow Sneak from Mimikyu and Aegislash, and Bullet Punch from Scizor. Their secondary Fairy and Fire typing also have a very good synergy, as Moonblast can deal with Dragon-types that would otherwise wall Victini and Dark-types that would force it out, as well as using Focus Blast to hit opposing Rock-types. Victini can wipe out Steel-types that aren't weak to Focus Blast such as Aegislash, Celesteela, Corviknight, Jirachi, and Mega-Scizor. It can also use Trick in opposing walls to cripple them and take advantage of a predicted switch to U-turn in Tapu Lele safely.

 

[AA]

Rain flying core

Sets

Pelipper @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Roost
- U-turn
- Knock Off

Thundurus-Therian (M) @ Electrium Z
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Weather Ball
- Thunder
- Focus Blast

Rain flying has always been an interesting concept for flying especially with the incarnates getting weather ball and Zapdos getting hurricane. Peliper is the rain setter and also acts as part of the defensive core, Thundurus's ability helps Pelipers weakness to electric moves. Thundurus is a monster with np Thunder and Electric z along with having weather ball as a coverage move for ground types.

 

[Hyperspace12]

aa has bullied me into posting so here i go

basic idea of the core is that mag absolutely shits on pretty much all steel resists so god mel can spam choice band double iron bash freely. volt +stabs are standard on specs zone, but its also hpgrass which is nice since that hits mega swampy gastro etc. melmetal is running its standard 4 moves, tpunch over ice punch since cb mel already does a fuckton to ice punch's targets. 12 speed outruns pex so u can flinch it/tpunch it

import

Magnezone @ Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon

Melmetal @ Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 12 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Double Iron Bash
- Thunder Punch
- Superpower
- Earthquake

 

[AA]

Hey everyone I am going to be hosting CCAT's starting next Sunday at 3 pm EST

Voting is now open

|Powerman| Diance + Tapu Lele Fairy core
Dorron Psychic Victini + Tapu Lele Psychic core
Attitude adjuster Pelipper + Thundurus-Therian flying core
Hyperspace12 Magnezone + Melmetal Steel core

 

[Tico]

Powerman's core

 

[Dorron]

idk if I can vote, but in that case I am voting for AA's flying core

 

[Hakukias]

Powerman's Core! :)

 

[Prof.Otaku]

Attitude adjuster core

 

[Noctrine]

AA's Flying Core.

Nice to see this pick up again : D

 

[AA]

This week we build a Flying-type team around Attitude adjuster Pelipper + Thundurus-Therian flying core!

Attitude adjuster's Rain Flying team

Pelipper @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Roost
- U-turn
- Defog

Thundurus-Therian (M) @ Electrium Z
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Agility
- Weather Ball
- Thunder
- Focus Blast

Tornadus-Therian (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hurricane
- Weather Ball
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot

Celesteela @ Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 Spe
Impish Nature
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Toxic
- Heavy Slam

Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 240 HP / 20 Def / 176 SpD / 72 Spe
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic

Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake

Teambuilding Process

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We started off by deciding on another Rain abuser, Tornadus-Therian was a great choice due to access to Nasty Plot and a great special move pool along with having a great speed tier.
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After deciding on Tornadus-Therian the team needed a steel bird with 3 different options to chose from we narrowed it down to Celesteela. We also decided that we should run Gliscor as our electric immunity giving it a stealth rock and toxic set over the classic stall breaker set which helped us create a defensive core of Pelipper, Celesteela, and Gliscor.
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The final slot went to Aerodactyl-Mega this gave us speed control and gave the team a psychical breaker we originally decied on Dragon Dance, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Dual Wingbeat but due to Tornadus already having Hurricane we decided to go for pursuit this lets us pursuit trap pokemon such as Slowking-Galar and Raichu-Alola.

 

[AA]

Submissions are now open for this week. The following cores will carry over to this week:

Dorron Psychic Victini + Tapu Lele Psychic core
Hyperspace12 Magnezone + Melmetal Steel core

 

[torterraxx]

The main idea of this rock core is Nihilego can wear down water and ground types that Aerodactyl has struggle breaking such as Toxapex, Gastrodon/Swampert, Hippowdon, and Garchomp with Grass Knot, Gigavolt Havoc, and Hidden Power Ice. Nihilego can also break Celesteela and Corviknight, two steel types that bother rock teams in general. Aerodactyl can deal with various steel types that Nihilego is walled by such as Magnezone, Heatran, Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, and Bisharp using either Earthquake or Fire Fang. Mega Venusaur is another notable pokemon that Aerodactyl can beat or weaken for Nihilego and other teammates. In more general terms, the vast amount of coverage options between Aero and Nihilego allow both pokemon to weaken defensive pokemon and make it easier for the other to sweep. I opted for Adamant on Aerodactyl because I would normally use this in tandem with Sticky Web and to maximize damage output.

sets

Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Dual Wingbeat
- Fire Fang
- Earthquake

Nihilego @ Electrium Z
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Grass Knot
- Sludge Wave
- Hidden Power [Ice]

 

[Prof.Otaku]

Double Breaker

Sets

Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel
- U-turn

Meloetta @ Choice Specs
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psychic
- Trick / Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast

I chose here lopunny-mega which is a logical choice in normal for its speed and scrappy talent that threatens the ghost types. Coupled with triple axel to hit dragon and fly types, as well as u-turn for momentum. I decided to go completely offensive core by adding Meloetta Choice Specs. Trick is useful for surprising troublesome defensive walls. And his special bulk allows him to switch-in against certain threats and threaten them in turn in a serious way. I think this core will be very effective in mono natdex, and interesting to exploit.

 

[AA]

This week we build a Normal-type team around Prof.Otaku Lopunny + Meloetta Normal core and a second-team with a Lopunny + Indeedee Normal core due to a debate of which Normal Psychic type is better.

Prof.Otaku's Lopunny + Meloetta team

Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel
- U-turn

Meloetta @ Choice Specs
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psychic
- Trick
- Focus Blast

Blissey (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Soft-Boiled
- Teleport

Staraptor @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
Impish Nature
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
- U-turn

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

Diggersby @ Normalium Z
Ability: Huge Power
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Frustration
- Quick Attack

Prof.Otaku's Lopunny + Indeedee team

Lopunny @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel
- U-turn

Indeedee (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick
- Expanding Force
- Mystical Fire
- Dazzling Gleam

Blissey (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Soft-Boiled
- Teleport

Staraptor @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
Impish Nature
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
- U-turn

Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

Porygon-Z @ Normalium Z
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shadow Ball
- Conversion
- Thunderbolt
- Recover

Teambuilding Process (Lopunny + Meloetta)

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We started off by deciding to add the defensive core of Blissey and Staraptor which also gives Stealth Rock and Defog along with pivoting moves U-turn and Teleport to bring in the breakers.

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The final 2 slots, we decided to add Ditto as speed control and Diggersby who acts as an electric immunity and also a setup sweeper and is our Z move user.

Teambuilding Process (Lopunny + Meloetta)

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After building the Meloetta team Mateeus suggested we try Indeedee as it is slightly faster and has a better ability. With this core, we added the defensive core of Blissey and Staraptor which also gives Stealth Rock and Defog along with pivoting moves U-turn and Teleport to bring in the breakers.
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The final 2 slots, we decided to add Ditto as speed control and Porygon-Z who we opted over Diggersby as Indeedee ability nerfs it.

 

[AA]

This week we built a Fire-type team around AA SD Charizard Mega X + Torkoal Fire core

SD Charizard Mega X + Torkoal Team

Charizard @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Flame Charge
- Dragon Claw

Torkoal (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Rapid Spin
- Yawn

Volcarona @ Buginium Z
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Fire Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain

Volcanion @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Steam Eruption
- Fire Blast

Blacephalon @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Psyshock

Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- High Jump Kick
- Sucker Punch
- Bulk Up

Teambuilding Process

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We started of with the core and decided we would like another strong setup sweeper so Volcarona was the obvious choice and with Torkoal as our spinner, we ran Z move helping it break Toxapex and Other pokemon who resist its stab.

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We decided we wanted Volcanion for the water immunity and sheer power with choice specs becoming an excellent breaker and also acting as our Azumarill counter by speed creeping AD Azumarill with the rest into HP and SPA.

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With our team being very slow we decided to run Blacephalon and Cinderace as our last mons Blacephalon is an amazing scarfer and also counters Nihilego which our team would otherwise autoloses too. Cinderace is part of our speed control and helps and can also become a late-game sweeper if needed along with being our priority user for the team.

We also have some replays from Coo1313/Trouser Snakes

Replays

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1380037736
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexmonotype-1379539237

 

[AA]

Submissions are now open for this week. The following cores will carry over to this week:

torterraxx Aerodactyl + Nihilego Rock core
Hyperspace12 Magnezone + Melmetal Steel core

 

[Prof.Otaku]

Psychic Come Back

Sets

Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Recover / Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball / Calm Mind

Victini @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 240 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- V-create
- Final Gambit
- Trick / Bolt Strike

The core I propose is based on psychic, and alakazam-mega, which is quite abandoned in favor of a more useful physical breaker for this type, gallade-mega.

Alakazam-mega has some advantages that counterbalance its disadvantages, including its terrible fragility. His devastating special attack, and his outrageous speed are already strong arguments despite a type very oriented around special attack, he stands out from the crowd. But what makes him particularly appreciable is his talent that copies that of the opponent, making him dangerous for rains, raichu-alola under eletric terrain, see copy the flash fire of heatran.

However, in order to be able to exploit it to its maximum, I went to a current teammate, Victini choice scarf. His set, is invested in HPs, he has a great chance to take a kill against a pokemon with final gambit (tapu fini for example). I play him here with u-turn for momentum, his stab v-create and trick to annoy some defensive pokemons, however bolt strike is also an option.