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Project What's Their Last? v2 [Week 24: Voting phase]
- Thread starter Twilight
- Start date
Mie
Starmie
Congratulations InfernoDolphin73 for winning with your Starmie submission, the original Pokemon was (specs) Latias. They both are able to pressure opposing Fighting types and hit hard with Starmie trading the ground-immunity and dragon typing for the extra speed. Thank you everyone who participated this week and everyone who voted!
Here is the team being featured by me for Week 22 :
get it bc the last mon is unknown
I wanted a bulkier Mega Manectric team before the weather suspect began so I slapped on annoying ass Bronzong. Togekiss prevented me from straight up dropping to Dark-types bar lucky Bisharp. Togekiss is also able to break stall by itself with NP. Tentacruel just fits so well with Bronzong and made sense here with its water-typing, hazard removal, etc. Krookodile is another glue mon that provides the team its speed control, electric-immunity, and pursuit support so I'm not as reliant on Bronzong to take on Latias. What's my last?
Get your submissions in by Thursday guys n_n
Here is the team being featured by me for Week 22 :
Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Gyro Ball
- Psywave
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
- Air Slash
- Roost
Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Haze
- Sludge Bomb
Krookodile @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Superpower
Ability: Lightning Rod
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Overheat
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Bronzong @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Gyro Ball
- Psywave
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
- Air Slash
- Roost
Tentacruel @ Black Sludge
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Haze
- Sludge Bomb
Krookodile @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Superpower
I wanted a bulkier Mega Manectric team before the weather suspect began so I slapped on annoying ass Bronzong. Togekiss prevented me from straight up dropping to Dark-types bar lucky Bisharp. Togekiss is also able to break stall by itself with NP. Tentacruel just fits so well with Bronzong and made sense here with its water-typing, hazard removal, etc. Krookodile is another glue mon that provides the team its speed control, electric-immunity, and pursuit support so I'm not as reliant on Bronzong to take on Latias. What's my last?
Get your submissions in by Thursday guys n_n
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Terrakion @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
The first thing I noticed while looking at this team is that it lacks any sort of immediate power or wallbreakers. It also has little ways to beat stall that has a way to counter or check Togekiss, such as Nihilego stall. Terrakion helps this team majorly by providing a secondary stall measure in case Togekiss fails, as well as being able to abuse Blissey for Mega Manectric. Fightinium Z is chosen over Rockium to hit bulky Ground-types like Hippowdon and Swampert, which Manectric really appreciates.
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Latias (F) @ Dragonium Z
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Recover
Latias provides the team a secondary win condition with more immediate fire power than togekiss. It also helps to pressure stall, while giving a more reliable answer to infernape so you don't overwork your tentacruel, and cobalion/lucario to a lesser extent too. It also forms a steel/dragon/fairy core with bronzong and togekiss.
Bewear @ Normalium Z
Ability: Fluffy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Double-Edge
- Earthquake
Adds an Alternative Wincon/Stallbreaker that compliments Togekiss exceptionally well in the breaking department and appreciates Manectric pivoting into it. It also takes pressure off of Bronzong to carry the Aero-Mega matchup (Since Scarf Krook doesn't have Stone Edge here) and also adds better matchups to miscellaneous pokemon like Crawdaunt and Sharpedo that could overwhelm the team offensively otherwise.
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Toxicroak @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Toxicroak would be a very good member as the last slot, since it can help as a big offensive force to the team. It can also be good when revenging threats to this team like Crawdaunt/Coballion/Hydreigon in dark pulse or -2 and can SD into hitting exceptionally hard. Fightinium Z is there to help to hit common rockers and ground types to make Manectrics life easier.
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Sucker Punch
Toxicroak would be a very good member as the last slot, since it can help as a big offensive force to the team. It can also be good when revenging threats to this team like Crawdaunt/Coballion/Hydreigon in dark pulse or -2 and can SD into hitting exceptionally hard. Fightinium Z is there to help to hit common rockers and ground types to make Manectrics life easier.
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Voting ends Sunday!
Juuno
Rose
Estarossa
Congrats to Estarossa to winning with your Latias submission. Latias forming the dragon fairy steel core is also neat! All the submissions were spot on with lack of breaking power. The last mon was actually Rock Polish Tyrantrum cuz I'm just that quirky :yum: :sparkles: Thanks again for everyone who participated/voted <3
I started with the core of AV Bisharp + Z Crocune because trapping is broken and Crocune was doing pretty well with Z move getting reduced Knock Off damage and it annoying rain in general. Nidoqueen is here bc the future is female Toxic Spikes with Suicune are always good. Tsareena provides hazard removal and can threaten opposing fat waters. Mega Aerodactyl is my Stealth Rock user and can pick off some faster threats. What's my last?
Submissions end Thursday :]
Here is the team being featured by me for Week 23 dont be mean pls :
Bisharp @ Assault Vest
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 216 HP / 236 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
Suicune @ Waterium Z
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
Nidoqueen @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
Tsareena @ Lum Berry
Ability: Queenly Majesty
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Power Whip
- U-turn
- High Jump Kick
Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Roost
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 216 HP / 236 Atk / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
Suicune @ Waterium Z
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
Nidoqueen @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 128 HP / 252 SpA / 128 Spe
Modest Nature
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
Tsareena @ Lum Berry
Ability: Queenly Majesty
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Power Whip
- U-turn
- High Jump Kick
Aerodactyl-Mega @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Roost
I started with the core of AV Bisharp + Z Crocune because trapping is broken and Crocune was doing pretty well with Z move getting reduced Knock Off damage and it annoying rain in general. Nidoqueen is here bc the future is female Toxic Spikes with Suicune are always good. Tsareena provides hazard removal and can threaten opposing fat waters. Mega Aerodactyl is my Stealth Rock user and can pick off some faster threats. What's my last?
Submissions end Thursday :]
Latias (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Roost
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Roost
On first glance, I noticed this team really hates Bulky Waters, especially if Tsareena's Lum Berry is already used. It also hates Scizor and could really use something to lure it. This is where Life Orb Latias comes in. Latias takes advantage of most bulky waters besides fat Primarina to wreck havoc on the opponent's team, provides a soft form of Speed Control besides Mega Aerodactyl, relieves the pressure off Nidoqueen being the sole Manectric check, and can bait in unsuspecting Scizor to kill with Hidden Power Fire.
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Moltres @ Sky Plate
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Fire Blast
- Roost
- Defog
Moltres fits the team properly because it can punish uturn users like scizor and punish with potential burns. Also matches up well with Tsareena which can be the spinner and Moltres is another check to Mamoswine, which this struggles against. Moltres can also get rid of pesky things like Amoonguss for Suicune and tsarenna.
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Fire Blast
- Roost
- Defog
Moltres fits the team properly because it can punish uturn users like scizor and punish with potential burns. Also matches up well with Tsareena which can be the spinner and Moltres is another check to Mamoswine, which this struggles against. Moltres can also get rid of pesky things like Amoonguss for Suicune and tsarenna.
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LOVE ON THE BRAIN. (Sylveon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Pixilate
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 16 SpD / 8 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Hyper Voice
This team desperately, desperately needs a Hydreigon switch-in. Sylveon does that. Additionally, Sylveon’s wish support enables Bisharp and Nidoqueen to repeatedly and reliably check threats throughout the course of the game, and Heal Bell lets Suicune setup safely and absorb status without being necessarily forced to use Rest. The team’s a bit Scizorphobic, HP Fire is a viable option there to safely lure non CB sets. The given spread takes Specs Primarina Moonblast after Stealth Rock and Specs Kyurem Ice Beam.
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Togekiss @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Bell
- Air Slash
- Roost
Bisharp doesn't deal with Hydra nearly as well as it deals with Lati, and the team would still very much like a fairy type. Togekiss provides this fairy type while providing the team a formal stallbreaker, something it somewhat lacks since a lot of stalls these days have Suicune counterplay. Togekiss also appreciates the team's hazard stacking nature, as air slash flinches + Toxic Spikes lets it wear down a lot of slower checks like Diancie and Rhyperior.