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Team Cynthetik - RoseMonkeyFish Unleashed(Beautiful Rose, Kung-fu Monkey, and the Mudfish)
Hello, I've been lurking Smogon for a bit. And I felt that I need to emphasize pokemon synergy in OU. I've been setting up this team for my Soul Silver Version. I do Shoddy Battle for test runs after the team is made before I'm ready for Wi-fi battling. I'm just letting you know, I'm new to the OU metagame, so expect some amount of flaw on this team. My pokemon choices…well…I start out with my favorite pokemon or pokemon that I like, and fill the rest of the team up with roles that I need(such as physical sweepers, walls, clerics, etc.) Not only that, I choose the pokemon that possess the typing and movesets to be in synergy with the other members of my team, not caring what tier they are in, as long as they fufill their roles in the team.
My team in general is the basic, Grass/Water/Fire type core. Like all of my teams, I feel that there needs to be a water, grass, and fire type in the team for extra type coverage. I made this team with consideration, I've added pokemon that would be in perfect sync with their partners who have the ability to take out threats with ease.
Also keep in mind, any moveset that has a "/" on it means that on certain occasions I will switch in between those two attacks. This does not mean I havent decided between the two moves. It means I will use the second move in situations that might need it. But the move before the slash is the move I will primarily use.
I take even the harshest criticism with a grain of salt, so I would love to hear comments from the experts, on how I can improve this team.
Team Cynthetik – At a Glance
IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa068.png[/IMG]
Machamp @ Lum Berry
No Guard
Adamant Nature ( +Atk, -SpA)
EVS: 240 HP / 248 Atk / 16 SpD / 4 Spe
~ DynamicPunch
~ Payback
~ Bullet Punch
~ Ice Punch
I wasn't really looking for a traditional entry hazard lead, but a lead that can stop the enemy from setting up. Lum Berry cures sleep status inflicted by Roserade and Smeargle Leads, so Machamp can wake up and fight back with a 1HKO with an Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch respectively, and end it with Bullet Punch if the opponent hung on with a focus sash. Machamp, assuming it will survive until end-game(I'm used to stealth rock suicide leads), it proves a good counter for Blissey. Aerodactyl won't have a chance of stealth rocking, due to Machamp's Bullet Punch. And Payback unboosted can 2HKO Azelf. Machamp also proves to be a partner for Mismagius, and Togekiss as he can switch in and take in Dark and Ice Type attacks.
[Potential Partners: Mismagius, Togekiss]
Infernape @ Life Orb
Jolly Nature(+Speed, -SpA)
EVS: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
~Swords Dance
~Close Combat/Stone Edge
~Fire Punch
~Mach Punch
Infernape here is my standard swords dance sweeper. And not only that, it's the fire type that meets the Grass/Water/Fire Type core, which is what my team is based on. Infernape's role/typing/ and movesets partner well with its Water and Grass partners. Infernape's role is to take care of the steels that ruin my Roserade's fun, especially the annoying SD Scizor, and puts Blissey to rest, allowing my special sweepers to wreak some havoc on the rest of the team. Swords Dance + Priority moves spell doom for any pokemon that can't resist the attacks. Fire Punch takes down Steels and Grass types that Roserade isn't strong enough to eliminate on her own. Close Combat 2HKOs Heatran, and OHKOs Blissey. Stone Edge takes care of Dragonite, and other Flying types that like to switch in to Infernape.
[Potential Partners: Roserade, Mismagius, Swampert]
Swampert @ Leftovers
Relaxed Nature(+Def, - Speed)
EVS: 240 HP / 216 Def / 52 SpD
~ Stealth Rock
~ Earthquake
~ Ice Beam /Stone Edge
~ Surf
The water type pokemon in the Grass Water Fire Core. I felt that this team also needed a tank. I was looking for a water type that might partner well with my Grass and Fire Type in my team. I had a Pseudohazing Hippowdown, which partnered well with my Cacturne, which I EV trained. But I found a water type that was just as good as Hippowdon, and posseses similar defensive capabilities, but however. I hated using a pokemon with a 4x Weakness, or you would have seen me use a Gyrados, Scizor or a Heracross on my team. I made the exception with Swampert, because two of his Partners, Roserade and Infernape can take care of the grass type pokemon that switch in, while Swampert's Ice Beam takes care of the flying types in which my team's weak against, not to mention DDNite, Flygon, and DDmence. Swampert's Stealth rock makes the opponent think before he switches in his flyers. Surf as his primary STAB as he take care of Fire types that Roserade can't handle. Earthquake rapes Heatran.
[Potential Partners: Togekiss, Roserade, Infernape]
Roserade @ Life Orb
Natural Cure
Timid Nature(+Speed, -Attack)
EVS: 4 HP/252 SpA/252 Speed
~Energy Ball
~Sludge Bomb
~Hidden Power(Fire)
~Rest
The grass type in my Grass Water Fire Core. Although Roserade appears practically outclassed by Celebi and Shaymin, I chose Roserade because I love how you can take advantage of its flexibility and versatility. You can give this beautiful rose any role(except physical sweeping and walling) in the Metagame, and it will still do well there. Roserade is most commonly used as a lead in OU, but personally, I prefer a general special sweeper. She's partnered with Swampert because of her 4x resistance to grass and her base 105 SpD, not to mention her Sludge Bomb gives her the nickname, "Grass Killer". She doesn't mind switching in to Shaymin, and Celebi as her Timid Nature outspeeds their Modest Nature. Energy Ball takes care of Water Types that aren't Kingdra and Empoleon that Infernape and Mismagius can't take down. She greatly welcomes Scizor,( who was previously the biggest threat to my team.) as she outspeeds even Jolly Scizor and hits it with Hidden Power before it gets a chance to set up Swords Dance. In the event that she may not be able to down Metagross, Skarmory, or Forretress, Infernape's there to help her out. Rest is there so she can abuse her Natural Cure ability, by recovering the damage and immediately switching out. Swampert's there to rape Heatran, and Metagross if Infernape can't take them down.
[Potential Partners: Infernape, Swampert, Mismagius]
Mismagius @ Leftovers
Timid Nature(+Speed, -Atk)
108 HP / 148 SpA / 252 Spe
~Nasty Plot
~Substitute
~Shadow Ball
~Thunderbolt/ HP fighting(I will switch in between, but thunderbolt is my primary move)
Despite being in the UU Tier, Mismagius can do a stellar job sweeping in the OU tier. She was my most valuable pokemon in the past, as she can outspeed even Yanmega after speed boost kicks in, and she can even outspeed Electivire that switches in to Thunderbolt. Mismagius covers the team's psychic and flying type weakness with her Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt and she can switch in to a psychic type and set up Substitute and Nasty Plot while they switch out. Substitute is mainly used to scout the opponent and prevents status effects. Nasty Plot boosted Thunderbolt can OHKO, Empoleon, Vaporeon, Skarmory, and sometimes Suicune. Shadow Ball is a guarunteed OHKO on any pokemon that's not Blissey or Snorlax or a Dark/Steel type. Blissey is 2HKO'd with a +6 Boosted HP Fighting, and with the Evs spread, Substitute will be much harder to break without a super effective attack. Tyranitar is OHKO'd, even if defensively spread. Mismagius would make a great asset to anyone's team, whether it be UU or OU, due to it's base 105 Speed and the ability to set up independantly.
Togekiss partners well with Mismagius as he can OHKO most Dark Types with a Nasty Plot boosted Aura Sphere, especially Tyranitar. Infernape can keep Honchkrow, and Absol in check, and it also makes a good partner for Mismagius by compensating for her crappy defenses.
[Potential Partners: Infernape, Togekiss, and Machamp]
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Modest Nature(+SpA, -Atk)
Serene Grace
252 HP / 36 SpA / 220 Spe
Nasty Plot
Aura Sphere
Air Slash
Roost
Togekiss, not seen very often in OU. But despite that, I needed a pokemon that has the bulk to set up on its own, and sweep unprepared teams. Boosted Aura Sphere OHKO's Tyranitar, and 2HKOs Blissey and covers for Mismagius's vulnerability to Dark type attacks. Air Slash for the STAB and 60% Flinch rate. Roost is there so Togekiss can sweep for much longer. Scizor will have a hard time killing Togekiss with a boosted Bullet Punch, hence why it makes a good partner besides Infernape, for Roserade, and Mismagius. I felt with the bulk, the set up and the sweeping movesets, Togekiss will be as much of a threat to other teams as my Mismagius, but without the speed.
(Also, I'm using the Paraflinch Togekiss besides this one. Because a combination of Serene Grace, Paralysis, and Air Slash makes Togekiss annoying to deal with.)
Hello, I've been lurking Smogon for a bit. And I felt that I need to emphasize pokemon synergy in OU. I've been setting up this team for my Soul Silver Version. I do Shoddy Battle for test runs after the team is made before I'm ready for Wi-fi battling. I'm just letting you know, I'm new to the OU metagame, so expect some amount of flaw on this team. My pokemon choices…well…I start out with my favorite pokemon or pokemon that I like, and fill the rest of the team up with roles that I need(such as physical sweepers, walls, clerics, etc.) Not only that, I choose the pokemon that possess the typing and movesets to be in synergy with the other members of my team, not caring what tier they are in, as long as they fufill their roles in the team.
My team in general is the basic, Grass/Water/Fire type core. Like all of my teams, I feel that there needs to be a water, grass, and fire type in the team for extra type coverage. I made this team with consideration, I've added pokemon that would be in perfect sync with their partners who have the ability to take out threats with ease.
Also keep in mind, any moveset that has a "/" on it means that on certain occasions I will switch in between those two attacks. This does not mean I havent decided between the two moves. It means I will use the second move in situations that might need it. But the move before the slash is the move I will primarily use.
I take even the harshest criticism with a grain of salt, so I would love to hear comments from the experts, on how I can improve this team.
Team Cynthetik – At a Glance
IMG]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa068.png[/IMG]
Machamp @ Lum Berry
No Guard
Adamant Nature ( +Atk, -SpA)
EVS: 240 HP / 248 Atk / 16 SpD / 4 Spe
~ DynamicPunch
~ Payback
~ Bullet Punch
~ Ice Punch
I wasn't really looking for a traditional entry hazard lead, but a lead that can stop the enemy from setting up. Lum Berry cures sleep status inflicted by Roserade and Smeargle Leads, so Machamp can wake up and fight back with a 1HKO with an Ice Punch and Dynamic Punch respectively, and end it with Bullet Punch if the opponent hung on with a focus sash. Machamp, assuming it will survive until end-game(I'm used to stealth rock suicide leads), it proves a good counter for Blissey. Aerodactyl won't have a chance of stealth rocking, due to Machamp's Bullet Punch. And Payback unboosted can 2HKO Azelf. Machamp also proves to be a partner for Mismagius, and Togekiss as he can switch in and take in Dark and Ice Type attacks.
[Potential Partners: Mismagius, Togekiss]
Infernape @ Life Orb
Jolly Nature(+Speed, -SpA)
EVS: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
~Swords Dance
~Close Combat/Stone Edge
~Fire Punch
~Mach Punch
Infernape here is my standard swords dance sweeper. And not only that, it's the fire type that meets the Grass/Water/Fire Type core, which is what my team is based on. Infernape's role/typing/ and movesets partner well with its Water and Grass partners. Infernape's role is to take care of the steels that ruin my Roserade's fun, especially the annoying SD Scizor, and puts Blissey to rest, allowing my special sweepers to wreak some havoc on the rest of the team. Swords Dance + Priority moves spell doom for any pokemon that can't resist the attacks. Fire Punch takes down Steels and Grass types that Roserade isn't strong enough to eliminate on her own. Close Combat 2HKOs Heatran, and OHKOs Blissey. Stone Edge takes care of Dragonite, and other Flying types that like to switch in to Infernape.
[Potential Partners: Roserade, Mismagius, Swampert]
Swampert @ Leftovers
Relaxed Nature(+Def, - Speed)
EVS: 240 HP / 216 Def / 52 SpD
~ Stealth Rock
~ Earthquake
~ Ice Beam /Stone Edge
~ Surf
The water type pokemon in the Grass Water Fire Core. I felt that this team also needed a tank. I was looking for a water type that might partner well with my Grass and Fire Type in my team. I had a Pseudohazing Hippowdown, which partnered well with my Cacturne, which I EV trained. But I found a water type that was just as good as Hippowdon, and posseses similar defensive capabilities, but however. I hated using a pokemon with a 4x Weakness, or you would have seen me use a Gyrados, Scizor or a Heracross on my team. I made the exception with Swampert, because two of his Partners, Roserade and Infernape can take care of the grass type pokemon that switch in, while Swampert's Ice Beam takes care of the flying types in which my team's weak against, not to mention DDNite, Flygon, and DDmence. Swampert's Stealth rock makes the opponent think before he switches in his flyers. Surf as his primary STAB as he take care of Fire types that Roserade can't handle. Earthquake rapes Heatran.
[Potential Partners: Togekiss, Roserade, Infernape]
Roserade @ Life Orb
Natural Cure
Timid Nature(+Speed, -Attack)
EVS: 4 HP/252 SpA/252 Speed
~Energy Ball
~Sludge Bomb
~Hidden Power(Fire)
~Rest
The grass type in my Grass Water Fire Core. Although Roserade appears practically outclassed by Celebi and Shaymin, I chose Roserade because I love how you can take advantage of its flexibility and versatility. You can give this beautiful rose any role(except physical sweeping and walling) in the Metagame, and it will still do well there. Roserade is most commonly used as a lead in OU, but personally, I prefer a general special sweeper. She's partnered with Swampert because of her 4x resistance to grass and her base 105 SpD, not to mention her Sludge Bomb gives her the nickname, "Grass Killer". She doesn't mind switching in to Shaymin, and Celebi as her Timid Nature outspeeds their Modest Nature. Energy Ball takes care of Water Types that aren't Kingdra and Empoleon that Infernape and Mismagius can't take down. She greatly welcomes Scizor,( who was previously the biggest threat to my team.) as she outspeeds even Jolly Scizor and hits it with Hidden Power before it gets a chance to set up Swords Dance. In the event that she may not be able to down Metagross, Skarmory, or Forretress, Infernape's there to help her out. Rest is there so she can abuse her Natural Cure ability, by recovering the damage and immediately switching out. Swampert's there to rape Heatran, and Metagross if Infernape can't take them down.
[Potential Partners: Infernape, Swampert, Mismagius]
Mismagius @ Leftovers
Timid Nature(+Speed, -Atk)
108 HP / 148 SpA / 252 Spe
~Nasty Plot
~Substitute
~Shadow Ball
~Thunderbolt/ HP fighting(I will switch in between, but thunderbolt is my primary move)
Despite being in the UU Tier, Mismagius can do a stellar job sweeping in the OU tier. She was my most valuable pokemon in the past, as she can outspeed even Yanmega after speed boost kicks in, and she can even outspeed Electivire that switches in to Thunderbolt. Mismagius covers the team's psychic and flying type weakness with her Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt and she can switch in to a psychic type and set up Substitute and Nasty Plot while they switch out. Substitute is mainly used to scout the opponent and prevents status effects. Nasty Plot boosted Thunderbolt can OHKO, Empoleon, Vaporeon, Skarmory, and sometimes Suicune. Shadow Ball is a guarunteed OHKO on any pokemon that's not Blissey or Snorlax or a Dark/Steel type. Blissey is 2HKO'd with a +6 Boosted HP Fighting, and with the Evs spread, Substitute will be much harder to break without a super effective attack. Tyranitar is OHKO'd, even if defensively spread. Mismagius would make a great asset to anyone's team, whether it be UU or OU, due to it's base 105 Speed and the ability to set up independantly.
Togekiss partners well with Mismagius as he can OHKO most Dark Types with a Nasty Plot boosted Aura Sphere, especially Tyranitar. Infernape can keep Honchkrow, and Absol in check, and it also makes a good partner for Mismagius by compensating for her crappy defenses.
[Potential Partners: Infernape, Togekiss, and Machamp]
Togekiss @ Leftovers
Modest Nature(+SpA, -Atk)
Serene Grace
252 HP / 36 SpA / 220 Spe
Nasty Plot
Aura Sphere
Air Slash
Roost
Togekiss, not seen very often in OU. But despite that, I needed a pokemon that has the bulk to set up on its own, and sweep unprepared teams. Boosted Aura Sphere OHKO's Tyranitar, and 2HKOs Blissey and covers for Mismagius's vulnerability to Dark type attacks. Air Slash for the STAB and 60% Flinch rate. Roost is there so Togekiss can sweep for much longer. Scizor will have a hard time killing Togekiss with a boosted Bullet Punch, hence why it makes a good partner besides Infernape, for Roserade, and Mismagius. I felt with the bulk, the set up and the sweeping movesets, Togekiss will be as much of a threat to other teams as my Mismagius, but without the speed.
(Also, I'm using the Paraflinch Togekiss besides this one. Because a combination of Serene Grace, Paralysis, and Air Slash makes Togekiss annoying to deal with.)
