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Catastrophic Combination!
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Catastrophic Combination!
Volt-Turn is pretty popular as of now, so I thought I'd have a crack it at myself.
And now I see why it's so popular.
When building this team, I tried to pick Pokemon with a maximum of 2 Weaknesses and a synergetic partner. First off, there was the obvious choice of Rotom-W + Genesect. Next off, I wanted a defensive core which could set up stealth rocks and have defog/rapid spin. The core of Gliscor + Snorlax was my answer to this. Snorlax's Thick Fat can take ice type attacks no sweat, and Gliscor can take fighting type attacks easily. Sadly, Defog + Poison heal is incompatible, so I had to settle with lefties. Lastly, since my team lacked a Sweeper and a Mega, I decided to go with Gyrados + Manetric. Manetric is an Excellent Volt Switcher thanks to Lightingrod.(pre-mega) and Intimidate. Gyrados is a excellent lure for Manetric, as it hates Electric type moves and laughs at ground type moves.
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Gliscor @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Def / 242 HP / 16 Spd
Impish Nature
- Roost
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Defog
I know what your thinking, "this guys a noob, there's no poison heal!!" But I actually have a valid reason. As I stated before, Poison Heal + Defog are not compatible. It is worth it for an unblock-able rapid spin, and it makes Gliscor an excellent support Pokemon. Gliscor is here as my hazard support, physical wall, and slow pivot. It helps snorlax by taking Fighting type attacks, or really any physical move in general.
Steath Rock and Defog are self explainitory, helping me with hazards. Roost is for recovery, and allows gliscor to function as a talonflame counter. A slow U-Turn is great for momentum, seeing if the opponent switches out or not. Sand Viel can be useful agaist T-tar and Hippowdown, but it is rarely seen in use.
Snorlax @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: EVs: 16 HP / 252 Atk / 240 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Pursuit
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
This is the new Blissey. But it's better. It has higher defence, more resistances, and can accually do damage! Joking aside, Snorlax is my special tank. Snorlax can take any unboosted special attack and deal damage back. With Thick Fat, snorlax becomes a great switch in for ice type attacks threatening Gliscor.
The evs are to maximize Attack and Special Defence. Return is the obvious STAB, which 2HKOs most frail special sweepers. With Pursuit, Snorlax can trap threats such as Alakazam, Gengar and Latios. It can also can deal significant damage to special attackers switching out. Fire Punch is for steel types that get it the way, and for additional coverage. Earthquake is also for coverage.
Genesect @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Download
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SAtk
Hasty Nature
- Flamethower
- U-turn
- Ice Beam
- Iron Head
What can I say? It's as effective as it is overused. Genesect is an excellent revenge killer an a volt-turner along with Rotom-W. Genesect was the first pokemon I put on my team and it does work. Lots of work. It also takes Grass type moves for the team.
This is the standard physical Genesect. Flamethower OHKOs threats such as Ferrothorn and Scizor. U-turn is self explainitory, and actually does a lot of damage unresisted. Ice beam Is for things like Landorus, Gliscor, and Other Flying or Ground types. Iron head is a powerful stab move with a flinch chance which can be game changing.
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SDef / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Calm Nature
- Pain Split
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp
Another Way Overused mon' on my team: Rotom-W. Rotom accually does most of the work on the team taking out various threats and crippling Physical attackers. Rotom takes physical Fire and Ice type moves for the team. (Since Snorlax can't take to many physical moves)
This is the same Overused Specially defence Ev Spread. I find that Pain Split is generally better than Chestorest becuase rotom-w forces many switches. Volt switch is self-explanitory. Hydro pump is its main STAB option, with deals a decent amount against frail attackers. Will-O-Wisp completely shuts down any physical attacker attempting to set up.
Gyarados @ Lum Berry
Ability: Moxie
EVs: 60 HP / 252 Atk / 196 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Bounce
- Earthquake
Gyrados's has fallen out of use in XY, but it is still a prominent threat nonetheless. With access to Dragon Dance, Moxie, a useable base 81 Speed and huge base 125 Attack, Gyrados is an excellent sweeper for my team, and for any team in general.
Standard offensive Dragon Dance Evs with Moxie, and Lum Berry > Life Orb for Nasty Status effects that come in the way like WoW Sablye or Twave Klefki. Waterfall is great stab which OHKOs most pokes that aren't physical walls at +2 or higher. Bounce is also excellent, (if it goes first) Becuase the opponents attack will miss, and if they switch out, that's a free Damage to the next Poke. EQ is for coverage.
Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightningrod -> Intimidate
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDef
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Overheat
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Manetric is a rare case. Like some pokemon, when they where released, they were instantly thrown into the hate pile because of there poor design. But, since Manetric is actually useful, it turned into a Overall "Meh" Manetric Fits Well into my team with an immunity to Electic, Intimidate, and Volt Switch. It also has an outstanding 135 Speed and Special Attack.
Volt Switch is Self explanitory. (Man, I'm saying that a lot) Thunderbolt is there so I can deal consistent damage, and man does it hit hard of 135 Special attack. Overheat Anaylates Steel, Fire and Grass type pokes, while Hp ice is to Surprise OHKO things like Landorus-T.
Threats:
Not many Pokemon can stop this team, the most prominent one is (Physically Defencive) Mega Vensusaur. Genesect can kind-off deal with it, but not very well. Jolly Technican breloom can also pose a threat, But manetric can deal with it.
Thanks for Reading, Please Leave Suggestions!
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Change Log:
- Ev Spreads of Gyrados and Snorlax changed slightly
- Genesects Blaze Kick changed to Flamethower
- Gyrados Stone Edge now Earthquake
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