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Ok I'll like to share with you guys my ss ru rain team.
Basically this is an idea I had a few months back when I started playing RU. The main rain setter is ofc Politoed, the set here is pretty interesting with hypnosis to gain a good lead, also encore for early game setters.
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Encore
- Hypnosis
- Ice Beam
The main core of this team is specs Kingdra and Band Barraskweda. Kingdra is an absolute sweeper. Only notable counters are like Water types. Barraskweda is a great wall breaker and counters rain threats like Zarude, Umbreon.
Kingdra @ Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Mild Nature
- Surf
- Hurricane
- Flip Turn
- Ice Beam
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Flip Turn
Next into the team I wanted another rain setter just to stay safe and Ludicolo is the best option. It can also resist a few grass attacks. The Life Orb can be replaced with Damp Rock as well.
Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Next I needed is a great electric counter and the best option is Seismtoad as in we also get a good physical attacker.
Seismitoad @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation
- Substitute
And at last we have a scarf sweeper to clean up things, Xurkitree. It isn't that great as far as I've used it but isn't bad as well
Xurkitree @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
That's it the final team! You can make a few changes to it as well by using something like Tornadus or prankster rain klefki with eject button. Hope you guys liked it, do let me know if there could be any changes
You can find the importable team here - https://pokepast.es/a40d7c635dc1f235
Also, s/o to Flareblitzkreig for some help and reviews
Basically this is an idea I had a few months back when I started playing RU. The main rain setter is ofc Politoed, the set here is pretty interesting with hypnosis to gain a good lead, also encore for early game setters.
Politoed @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Encore
- Hypnosis
- Ice Beam
The main core of this team is specs Kingdra and Band Barraskweda. Kingdra is an absolute sweeper. Only notable counters are like Water types. Barraskweda is a great wall breaker and counters rain threats like Zarude, Umbreon.
Kingdra @ Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Mild Nature
- Surf
- Hurricane
- Flip Turn
- Ice Beam
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Flip Turn
Next into the team I wanted another rain setter just to stay safe and Ludicolo is the best option. It can also resist a few grass attacks. The Life Orb can be replaced with Damp Rock as well.
Ludicolo @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
Next I needed is a great electric counter and the best option is Seismtoad as in we also get a good physical attacker.
Seismitoad @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation
- Substitute
And at last we have a scarf sweeper to clean up things, Xurkitree. It isn't that great as far as I've used it but isn't bad as well
Xurkitree @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
- Energy Ball
That's it the final team! You can make a few changes to it as well by using something like Tornadus or prankster rain klefki with eject button. Hope you guys liked it, do let me know if there could be any changes
You can find the importable team here - https://pokepast.es/a40d7c635dc1f235
Also, s/o to Flareblitzkreig for some help and reviews
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