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Teams for Week 47

:Pelipper::Kingdra::Barraskewda::Archaludon::Jirachi::Great Tusk:
Jirachi Rain by serperiorr ​

Jirachi helps rain with its bad matchup against Choice Specs Kyurem, with Shuca Berry making it an even sturdier check. Jirachi also acts as the Stealth Rock setter, with U-turn allowing it to pivot out of removal options like Great Tusk and Cinderace that threaten it and bring one of the team's Water-types on the field. Assault Vest Great Tusk improve's the team's matchup against Kingambit, Dragapult, and Darkrai. More details in serperiorr's RMT.

:Gallade::Smeargle::Iron Crown::Kingambit::Gholdengo::Raging Bolt:
Gallade + Iron Crown Webs by Firer4 ​

Smeargle is used as the Sticky Web setter do to its ability to also set up Spikes against Hatterene with Ceaseless Edge. Iron Crown can take on Fairy-types, answer Glimmora, help break balance structures with Psychic Noise, all while using Volt Switch to potentially pivot out into one of the team's breakers such as Gallade. Talking about Gallade, its raw power lets it 2HKO most of the tier, including Pokemon such as Clefable and Corviknight, while also threatening to OHKO others like Toxapex, Galarian Slowking, and Heatran. Furthermore, Sticky Webs lets it outspeed faster threats such as Walking Wake, Roaring Moon, Iron Valiant, and Iron Boulder.

:Ribombee::Great Tusk::Gholdengo::Roaring Moon::Manaphy::Iron Boulder:
Manaphy + Roaring Moon Webs by lockjaw​

Temper Flare + Tera Fire Great Tusk improves its matchup against Volcarona, while also luring Skarmory and Corviknight for Iron Boulder and Roaring Moon to have an easier time cleaning late game. Taunt improves Roaring Moon's matchup against Ting-Lu, Gliscor, and Unaware users like Skeledirge and Dondozo. Iron Boulder provides extra speed control for the team, specially if Sticky Webs are removed.
 
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Teams for Week 48

:Gouging Fire::Hatterene::Torkoal::Walking Wake::Kingambit::Raging Bolt:
Choice Band Gouging Fire Sun by Chicos ​

With a Choice Band and an EV spread that allows Protosynthesis to boost its Speed when Sun is up, Gouging Fire becomes a scary wallbreaker in Sun. Add to this Tera Fire and the high base power moves in Flare Blitz and Raging Fury. Hatterene's Magic Bounce allows the field to stay clear of hazards, with Tera Water helping against Volcarona and opposing Walking Wake, being able to Nuzzle them. Jolly Kingambit outspeeds most Skarmory and Corviknight, and with Tera Dark and Black Glasses it is able to break pass bulkier teams. More details in Chicos's RMT.

:Zamazenta::Landorus-Therian::Gholdengo::Rillaboom::Dragapult::Gouging Fire:
Mirror Herb Zamazenta Grassy Terrain by leng loi​

Description by leng loi: Mirror Herb Zamazenta is a very cool set that lets you revenge setup Pokemon like Dragon Dance Roaring Moon and break through Iron Defense Skarmory with some chip. Non-Leftovers Zamazenta always makes me want to run Grassy Terrain, so I started with Assault Vest Rillaboom (to act as a Dragapult and Gholdengo switch-in) and two Grassy Seed abusers. The Gholdengo spread deals with Dragapult and the Gouging Fire outspeeds Weavile at +1 while maximizing bulk. With Breaking Swipe, it can PP stall Dondozo depending on the set. Finally, Landorus-T and Focus Sash Dragapult round out the team with important immunities, utility, and speed control.

:Gholdengo::Great Tusk::Raging Bolt::Reuniclus::Tornadus-Therian::Weavile:
Reuniclus + AV Tornadus-T BO by Foufakirby ​

With its good physical bulk and access to Magic Guard, Reuniclus can stand up to physical attackers like Great Tusk and Iron Boulder, while also dealing with bulkier Pokemon like Garganacl and Dondozo. Shadow Ball lets Reuniclus hit Gholdengo, while Focus Blast is another option to hit Dark-types like Kingambit. Assault Vest Tornadus-T can deal with the likes of Iron Valiant, Enamorus, and Dragapult
 
Teams for Week 49

:Great Tusk::Corviknight::Clodsire::Kingambit::Ceruledge::Ditto:
Ditto + Ceruledge BO by VigilanteV8 ​

Ditto is used due to the high amount of offensive threats in the tier like Raging Bolt, Archaludon Rain, Roaring Moon and all other extremely powerful setup sweepers. Furthermore, Ditto can actually benefit a lot from copying defensive Pokemon. As an example it is extremely useful against Trick Sticky Barb Clefable as it can completely distrupt it with good plays. Ditto in general is extremely versatile but again it is mainly used to prevent getting sweeped. Ceruledge and Clodsire have an incredibly good synergy as the latter has a great matchup into Rain, while the former does against Sun, two very popular archetypes at the moment. Great Tusk can keep the field clean of entry hazards for Ceruledge that is extremely weak to them. Furthermore it has good power, with Tera Ground allowing it to find more KOs. Temper Flare lets it hit Corviknight, Skarmory, and Air Balloon Gholdengo.

:Cinccino::Magnezone::Landorus-Therian::Primarina::Meowscarada::Gouging Fire:
Cinccino + Magnezone Offense by lockjaw ​

Magnezone puts pressure on Cinccino checks/counters like Skarmory, Corviknight, and Kingambit, which it turn also helps Meowscarada. Primarina matchups weel into Pokemon that outspeed Cinccino like Cinderace, Darkrai, Weavile, and Dragapult. Gourging Fire rounds out the team as a secondary check againist Steel-types and for a strong wallbreaker

:Deoxys-Speed::Volcarona::Iron Boulder::Kingambit::Latias::Gliscor:
Double Dance Gliscor HO by SDK03 ​

Double Dance Gliscor thrives thanks to its surprise element and good STAB moves in Earthquake and Dual Wingbeat. With 192 Speed EVs, it can outspeed Booster Energy Iron Valiant after an Agility boost. With Taunt, Iron Bulder improves its matchup against Iron Defense Skarmory and Corviknight, and can chip at Dondozo for Kingambit to clean up.
 
Teams for Week 50

:Iron Treads::Roaring Moon::Deoxys-Speed::Gouging Fire::Ogerpon::Primarina:
Speed Booster Energy Gouging Fire HO by leng loi ​

With the combination of Speed Booster Energy and Burning Bulwark, Gouging Fire is able to beat several Zamazenta variants, with Tera Blast Fairy allowing it to further threaten Zamazenta, as well as Great Tusk, Samurott-Hisui, and Dragon-types like Kyurem and Dragapult. Iron Treads provides hazard control for the team with Rapid Spin and opts for an Adamant nature and Attack Booster Energy to threaten Corviknight, Skarmory, Alomomola, and Dondozo with Supercell Slam, and Gliscor and Landorus-Therian with Ice Spinner. Ogerpon complements Deoxys-S's Stealth Rock with its own Spikes, while its access to Knock Off complements Roaring Moon's and Deoxys-S's to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from opposing Pokemon. Primarina rounds out the team as an answer to Iron Valiant, Walking Wake, and Dragapult.

:Samurott-Hisui::Sinistcha::Thundurus::Primarina::Landorus-Therian::Zamazenta:
Sinistcha + Thundurus BO by 658Greninja ​

Sinistcha functions as a spinblocker able to check Zamazenta, Ogerpon-W, Ursaluna, Gouging Fire, and Primarina, with Calm Mind letting it act as a potential wincon, specially as Tera Poison grants it with an immunity to Toxic from Slowking-Galar and Gliscor. Thundurus acts as an anti-lead against offense able to cripple faster Pokemon such as Dragapult, Cinderace, and Iron Valiant with Prankster Thunder Wave. Its Speed EVs let it outspeed Landorus-Therian, with Tera Blast Ice letting it lure and KO it and Gliscor, opening up the path for Zamazenta to win late-game. Knock Off and Thunder Wave can cripple Slowking-Galar, making it easier for Primarina to sweep. Special Defense investment allows Landorus-Therian to tank 2 Moonblasts from Iron Valiant and a Surf from Primarina, while its Speed EVs let it outspeed Modest Raging Bolt. Rock Tomb is used to hit Tera Flying Roaring Moon and Volcarona, while Tera Poison lets it absorb Toxic Spikes in an emergency, as well as letting it check Rillaboom and Iron Valiant if needed.

:Hoopa-Unbound::Great Tusk::Corviknight::Cinderace::Slowking-Galar::Dragapult:
Protect Bulky Dragapult BO by georgiethefirst and Fusien ​

With heavy Defense investment and Will-O-Wisp, Dragapult is able to check physical attackers such as Ogerpon-W. Protect lets it recover more HP thanks to Leftovers and wrack up burn damage on the opponent. Its naturally high Speed lets it outspeed Ogerpon-W without any investment. Sucker Punch can be used over Will-O-Wisp on Cinderace to hit Terastallized Roaring Moon. Level 97 Corviknight can be an option to underspeed Alomomola, thus allowing Corviknight to U-turn after Alomomola Flip Turns.
 
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Teams for Week 51

:Volcarona::Skarmory::Garganacl::Gliscor::Slowking-Galar::Dragapult:
Swords Dance Gliscor + Dragapult Hazard Stack by Pinkacross ​

With hazards support, Swords Dance + Knock Off Gliscor threatens the vast majority of the tier, either dealing heavy damage or removing Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Dondozo. Though Iron Defense Skarmory and Corviknight can deal with Gliscor, this gives free entry to Dragapult to come in and start breaking itself.

:Tyranitar::Excadrill::Skarmory::Dragapult::Ogerpon-Wellspring::Primarina:
Ogerpon-W + Primarina Sand Hazard Stack by Storm Zone ​

Stealth Rock Tyranitar and Spikes Skarmory form the hazard stacking core, the latter of which has enough Speed EVs to outspeed Joly Kingambit. Excadrill provides hazard removal with Rapid Spin, and can act as a wincon with Swords Dance. Ogerpon-W and Primarina aid the team against the likes of Dondozo, Gliscor, Ting-Lu, and have enough power to usually break through troublesome matchups.

:Gouging Fire::Kingambit::Serperior::Cresselia::Primarina::Iron Treads:
Trick Cresselia Screens by Skip The Drip ​

Setup spam team that utilizes Screens Serperior and Trick Cresselia. Main idea is to break checks under Screens then restoring back to full with Cresselia's Lunar Dance. You want to get Screens up as soon as possible and try to keep hazards off the field. Use Trick Cresselia as a way stop problematic setup sweepers like Primarina, Kingambit, Gouging Fire, and Raging Bolt.
 
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Teams for Week 52​

Teams of the Week is back! You can submit your team by sending a pm my way in Smogon, PS! at SetsuStsna, or Discord also at SetsuStsna. With the generation slowing down a bit teams might only be featured every couple weeks. More "for fun" teams may also be featured.

:Dragapult::Slowking-Galar::Cinderace::Landorus-Therian::Kingambit::Dragonite:
Rockless Landorus-T Offense by leng loi​

Stone Edge Landorus-T and Dragonite can lure Moltres to help out Cinderace and Kingambit. Thanks to Slowking's Chilli-Reception, Landorus-T can use Weather Ball to lure Gliscor and opposing Landorus-T. Check out other of leng loi's teams here.

:Hatterene::Zamazenta::Iron Crown::Deoxys-Speed::Indeedee::Roaring Moon:
TR Hatterene + Roaring Moon Psyspam by Storm Zone​

Trick Room and Focus Sash allow Hatterene to clean late game if needed, and can be an emergency answer to Raging Bolt and Hawlucha, the former getting hit by Tera Blast Ground. Bulky Roaring Moon outpaces Kyurem and denies attempts to chip it thanks to Roost.

:Garchomp::Roaring Moon::Greninja::Kingambit::Enamorus-Therian::Gholdengo:
Garchomp + Enamorus-T Offense by georgiethefirst​

With an Adamant nature and Life Orb, Garchomp can anti lead Hisuian Samurott, preventing it from setting up spikes, while Liquidation lets it hit Great Tusk and Landorus-T. Greninja's Gunk Shot lets it nail Ogerpon-W and Primarina.
 
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Teams for Week 53
Looking for Palafin submissions for the upcoming days, please feel free to share if you have any!

:Ribombee::Enamorus::Gholdengo::Ogerpon-Wellspring::Great Tusk::Palafin:
Palafin Webs by Light DN ​

Bulk Up Palafin is given enough Speed EVs to outpace Modest Raging Bolt, Gliscors trying to outpace said Raging Bolts, as well as Iron Valiant after Webs. With some Defense investment Ribombee attempts to tank Weavile's Triple Axel.

:Darkrai::Iron Moth::Iron Treads::Kyurem::Ninetales-Alola::Ogerpon-Wellspring:
Darkrai + 4 Attacks Iron Moth by FFK ​

Roar Ninetales helps against opposing sweepers since the team lacks an Encore user. Darkrai opts for Tera Poison and Psyshock, while Tera Ghost and Sludge Bomb being other options.
 
Teams for Week 54
Looking for Palafin submissions for the upcoming days, please feel free to share if you have any!

:Ninetales::Hatterene::Walking Wake::Roaring Moon::Great Tusk::Raging Bolt:
Triple Dragon Sun by sebas99sevilla ​

Unlike other Sun teams, this one features Choice Scarf Raging Bolt and Assault Vest Roaring Moon. The former helps the team against the likes of Kyurem an Palafin, while the latter is a bulky pivot able to take on Iron Moth and opposing Raging Bolt. Ninetales is chosen over Torkoal due to its speed and access to Encore. More details in the RMT.

:Palafin-Hero::Sinistcha::Zamazenta::Moltres::Ting-Lu::Kingambit:
Palafin Balance by Pais​

U-turn Moltres and Ting-Lu help mitigate Palafin's need to switch out by mantaining momentum. Sinistcha acts as a spin blocker, check to opposing Palafin, and overall good Pokemon into bulky offense and balance. Kingambit is an extra Ghost resist and potential wincon, while Rest Zamazenta improves the matchup against hyper offense. Flip Turn + Encore Palafin generates momentum and threatens opponents while completely shutting down bulky offense teams that rely heavily on setup Pokemon thanks to Encore.

:Ribombee::Palafin-Hero::Roaring Moon::Zamazenta::Gholdengo::Raging Bolt:
Palafin Webs by choicebadkyurem ​

Ribombee: HP Investment lets it survive Triple Axels from Weavile and Meowscarada. Tera Steel for Mortal Spin. Alternately, Tera Ghost can also be used. Palafin: Ice Punch hits Dragon and Grass-types, and+1 CC has 75% chance to KO Ogerpon-W.Tera Ghost may also be viable.
Roaring Moon: Roost provides longevity. Zamazenta:Checks Threatening Pokemon like Kingambit while also having an offensive presence. Gholdengo: Prevents removal and also helps against stall. Raging Bolt: Tera Ice to help vs Ground and Grass-types.
 
Teams for Week 55

:Palafin::Corviknight::Clodsire::Skeledirge::Raging Bolt::Weavile:
Palafin Balance by Magcargo ​

Palafin helps balance dissuade breakers such as Kingambit and Dragon Dance Kyurem, with Heavy-Duty Boots and Flip Turn allowing it to pivot. Skeledirge helps against Zamazenta, with Tera Water being used for opposing Palafin, and Tera Fairy being another option to fight off Kyurem. Raging Bolt answers opposing Water-types, particularly Ogerpon-W.

:Yanmega::Glimmora::Great Tusk::Zamazenta::Kingambit::Palafin-Hero:
Yanmega + Palafin HO by the man245 ​

Tera Ground and Tera Blast let Yanmega hit the likes of Gholdengo and Cinderace while being immune to Raging Bolt's Thunderclap. Bug Buzz + Throat Spray give it an extra boost in power. A bulky Taunt Palafin helps the team against mre balanced structures that rely on Dondozo to check it.
 
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Teams for Week 56

:Araquanid::Iron Treads::Kingambit::Enamorus::Iron Valiant::Iron Moth:
Fairy Webs by Duckular and Storm Zone ​

Special Iron Treads is used over Great Tusk for its good matchup against Raging Bolt and to anti-lead Glimmora, with Timid being used over Modest to outpace Deoxys-S. Air Balloon Kingambit helps against Dragon Dance users that try to take advantage of Araquanid, such as Kyurem and Roaring Moon. Tera Fairy + Contrary allow Enamorus to turn the tables against Court Change Cinderace teams, with Healing Wish granting Kingambit to come back in the late game after it breaks Dragapult and Moltres earlier on. Energy Ball Iron Moth is used to OHKO Great Tusk and chip down Ting-Lu. More details in Duckular's RMT.

:Araquanid::Gholdengo::Iron Treads::Raging Bolt::Iron Valiant::Dragonite:
Dragonite Webs by polisci ​

Araquanid: Defense investment avoids a 2HKO from Jolly Samurott-H. Gholdengo: Blocks spin, Psyshock for the Stall matchup. Iron Treads: Is opted for over Great Tusk as a reliable switch in for opposing lead Raging Bolt. Adamant nature allows for Atk Booster Quark Drive while still outpacing Landorus-T. Raging Bolt: Discharge can be opted for over Thunderbolt to fish paralysis. Iron Valiant: Not much can come in against it after a Calm Mind. Modest Booster with Vacuum Wave adds strong, non-conditional priority to the team. Tera ghost boosts Shadow Ball and blocks spin in a pinch. Dragonite: Tera Ghost to Encore spinners for a free Dragon Dance. Alternatively, Tera Fire can be opted for to avoid getting burned while boosting Fire Punch.
 
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