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I'm preparing for the Video Game Tournaments, I'll be going to the Spring one in my state. I have 2 definite pokemon and 2 possibilities(my team's a work-in-progress right now), and I wanted to hear some other opinions on my logic. x3 1 and 2 are partners, and 3 and 4 are partners.
1. Tyranitar: EVs in Atk,Defense.
Ability: Sandstream; Item: Undecided
-Flamethrower
-Dark Pulse
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
2. Gengar: EVs in SpAtk,Speed
Ability: Levitate; Item: Leftovers
-Focus Blast
-Giga Drain
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
Why: I know the moves seem random, and the partnership is a little strange too. I've often heard Gengar and Tyranitar called rival pokemon, and I soon as I hear two rivals, I think power against power. Which, they are- Tyranitar is made to take hits as well as deliver them, while Gengar has speed to quickly land some Special Attack moves.
If you notice their moveset, it covers every type except dragon. Yes, the moves together are super effective against every type but one. I could change Shadow Ball to Icy Wind, but I like the STAB of Shadow Ball.
Gengar's Levitate makes it so he can avoid Tyranitar's Earthquake, which can take out most electric/steel/rock/etc.
So, that's my thinking for those two:D he only thing I've noticed is paralysis and confusion cause major problems, but I think any team can have trouble with that. Now onto the next pair I was thinking of taking with me.
3. Slaking: EVs in Attack,HP
Ability: Truant; Item: Life Orb
-Giga Impact
-Gunk Shot
-Hammer Arm
-Fire Punch
4. Reuniclus: EVs in SpAtk,?
Ability: Magic Guard; Item: Undecided
-Skill Swap
-Psychic
-Shadow Ball
-Recover
Why: I'm not sure if it's still true, but Slaking has been quite underrated for some time. He has the highest stats of all non-legendaries, but a horrible ability that drags him down- he can only attack every other turn. Now most people immediately think "Skill Swap," (which I did too), but I thought of something a little extra- skill swap with Magic Guard. Magic Guard prevents damage from weather, status such as poison, and even the terrific Life Orb. Since his attack will be maxed out to the full 460, he will be a sure powerhouse.
So this is how it will work. Reuniclus skill swaps its ability for Slaking's, so Slaking is free to use attacks at all turns. Reuniclus if possible will also skill swap its new truant over to the foe's side, leaving my opponent with the horrid ability. Giga Impact will be used as a last resort, having 150 base power, and STABbed (x1.5), and the life orb (x1.3). Yeah it might leave a mark.
But other than that I guess Slaking and Reuniclus will just tear down the opposing team with their high attack/sp attack combination.
So, any tips? Advice? Sorry the post is kind of long. And I know I wasn't very specific with the Evs, but the only one I am positive about the EVs is for Gengar. Tyranitar I can't remember and the others I haven't trained yet.
1. Tyranitar: EVs in Atk,Defense.
Ability: Sandstream; Item: Undecided
-Flamethrower
-Dark Pulse
-Earthquake
-Stone Edge
2. Gengar: EVs in SpAtk,Speed
Ability: Levitate; Item: Leftovers
-Focus Blast
-Giga Drain
-Shadow Ball
-Psychic
Why: I know the moves seem random, and the partnership is a little strange too. I've often heard Gengar and Tyranitar called rival pokemon, and I soon as I hear two rivals, I think power against power. Which, they are- Tyranitar is made to take hits as well as deliver them, while Gengar has speed to quickly land some Special Attack moves.
If you notice their moveset, it covers every type except dragon. Yes, the moves together are super effective against every type but one. I could change Shadow Ball to Icy Wind, but I like the STAB of Shadow Ball.
Gengar's Levitate makes it so he can avoid Tyranitar's Earthquake, which can take out most electric/steel/rock/etc.
So, that's my thinking for those two:D he only thing I've noticed is paralysis and confusion cause major problems, but I think any team can have trouble with that. Now onto the next pair I was thinking of taking with me.
3. Slaking: EVs in Attack,HP
Ability: Truant; Item: Life Orb
-Giga Impact
-Gunk Shot
-Hammer Arm
-Fire Punch
4. Reuniclus: EVs in SpAtk,?
Ability: Magic Guard; Item: Undecided
-Skill Swap
-Psychic
-Shadow Ball
-Recover
Why: I'm not sure if it's still true, but Slaking has been quite underrated for some time. He has the highest stats of all non-legendaries, but a horrible ability that drags him down- he can only attack every other turn. Now most people immediately think "Skill Swap," (which I did too), but I thought of something a little extra- skill swap with Magic Guard. Magic Guard prevents damage from weather, status such as poison, and even the terrific Life Orb. Since his attack will be maxed out to the full 460, he will be a sure powerhouse.
So this is how it will work. Reuniclus skill swaps its ability for Slaking's, so Slaking is free to use attacks at all turns. Reuniclus if possible will also skill swap its new truant over to the foe's side, leaving my opponent with the horrid ability. Giga Impact will be used as a last resort, having 150 base power, and STABbed (x1.5), and the life orb (x1.3). Yeah it might leave a mark.
But other than that I guess Slaking and Reuniclus will just tear down the opposing team with their high attack/sp attack combination.
So, any tips? Advice? Sorry the post is kind of long. And I know I wasn't very specific with the Evs, but the only one I am positive about the EVs is for Gengar. Tyranitar I can't remember and the others I haven't trained yet.