Team-Building Workshop

[DragonRageUk]

I am looking at building a team around this

Slowbro

Slowbro @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
- Psyshock


Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 8 Def / 200 SpD / 56 Spe
Careful Nature
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Roost
- Earthquake

It is obviously going to be a team for the OU catagory but im still at beginning stages of knowledge for team building so i was wondering anyone got any good suggestions to go with this build as i need 4 more pokemon!

 

[Zinnious]

Ok guys, I did an updated redo of my team. Here's the link to the doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rF00Mdb_uoae6C49EdxpS3Ow2HMDPUWVcNMGAcsPykg/edit#gid=0

I will gladly explain anything, if any questions arise.

 

[Zinnious]

Dragon Rage UK, I would run an Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Train it in Attack and Defense. It should know Mach Punch, Ice Punch, Knock Off, and Drain Punch. Ability should be Iron Fist.

 

[DragonRageUk]

Okay thanks! Would he go well with slowbro and gliscor?

 

[PlatinumDude]

Dragon Rage UK, I would run an Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Train it in Attack and Defense. It should know Mach Punch, Ice Punch, Knock Off, and Drain Punch. Ability should be Iron Fist.

Okay thanks! Would he go well with slowbro and gliscor?

Guts should be Conkeldurr's ability. Iron Fist isn't worth using, IMO, as the potential to punish burn and poison abusers outweighs the possibility of powering up certain moves. Also, Conkeldurr needs heavy specially defensive investment to make Assault Vest worthwhile, since its Special Defense is significantly lower than its HP:
-Drain Punch
-Mach Punch
-Knock Off/Ice Punch
-Stone Edge/Ice Punch
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/236 SDef/20 Spe
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Guts

And yes, Slowbro and Gliscor are good Conkeldurr teammates:

Slowbro:
-Scald
-Psyshock/Calm Mind
-Thunder Wave
-Slack Off
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP/232 Def/24 SDef
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator

or
-Calm Mind
-Scald
-Psyshock/Iron Defense
-Slack Off
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP/80 Def/176 SDef
Item: Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator

or
-Scald
-Psychic/Psyshock/Fire Blast
-Ice Beam/Grass Knot/Psychic
-Slack Off
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP/36 Def/136 SAtk/80 SDef/4 Spe
Item: Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator

Gliscor:
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Knock Off/Facade
-Roost
Nature: Careful
EVs: 244 HP/8 Def/196 SDef/56 Spe
Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal

or
-Earthquake/Knock Off
-Taunt
-Toxic
-Roost
Nature: Careful
EVs: 244 HP/8 Def/196 SDef/56 Spe
Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal

 

[DragonRageUk]

Ok great so 3 down 3 to go :p

 

[DragonRageUk]

Guts should be Conkeldurr's ability. Iron Fist isn't worth using, IMO, as the potential to punish burn and poison abusers outweighs the possibility of powering up certain moves. Also, Conkeldurr needs heavy specially defensive investment to make Assault Vest worthwhile, since its Special Defense is significantly lower than its HP:
-Drain Punch
-Mach Punch
-Knock Off/Ice Punch
-Stone Edge/Ice Punch
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/236 SDef/20 Spe
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Guts

And yes, Slowbro and Gliscor are good Conkeldurr teammates:

Slowbro:
-Scald
-Psyshock/Calm Mind
-Thunder Wave
-Slack Off
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP/232 Def/24 SDef
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator

or
-Calm Mind
-Scald
-Psyshock/Iron Defense
-Slack Off
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP/80 Def/176 SDef
Item: Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator

or
-Scald
-Psychic/Psyshock/Fire Blast
-Ice Beam/Grass Knot/Psychic
-Slack Off
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP/36 Def/136 SAtk/80 SDef/4 Spe
Item: Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator

Gliscor:
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Knock Off/Facade
-Roost
Nature: Careful
EVs: 244 HP/8 Def/196 SDef/56 Spe
Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal

or
-Earthquake/Knock Off
-Taunt
-Toxic
-Roost
Nature: Careful
EVs: 244 HP/8 Def/196 SDef/56 Spe
Item: Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal

Using
Slowbro/GLigar and conkeldurr would this be a good mega and 4th addition

Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Atk / 16 Def / 200 SpD
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Bullet Punch
- U-Turn

 

[Nah]

You'll want to fit in some way to combat bulky Water types. Right now your 3-4 pokes all basically lose to that.

 

[DragonRageUk]

Take out mega scizor then and just keep Conkeldurr/Gliscor/slowbro then who would you suggest to cover the bulky water?

 

[DragonRageUk]

Okay i got this

Slowbro @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
- Psyshock

Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 8 Def / 200 SpD / 56 Spe
Careful Nature
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Roost
- Earthquake

Conkeldurr @ Assault Vest
Ability: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 236 SpD / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock off
- Ice Punch

Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- overheat
- Protect

Garchomp @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Dragon Tail
- Fire Blast

I need one more pokemon, If you can also think of better replacements for Mancetric and Garchomp then more than welcome :D

 

[SirBoglor]

I could also use help with my Battle Spot Singles team. There are three Pokemon chosen so far, as my staple Pokes. I plan on using Mega Gardevoir, Weaville, and Mega Lucario. Obviously, they don't have the best synergy, plus I can't use Gardevoir and Lucario in the same battle. Any assistance would be valued greatly.

 

[nepramzelen]

Plz rate my team, this is my hyper offensive set
1) Infernape @Life orb
Ability- Blaze
-Flare Blitz
-Close Combat
-Grass Knot
-Thuder punch
2) Tyranitar @Quick Claw
Ability- Sand Stream
-Stone Edge
-Ice punch
-Dragon Dance
-Knock Off
3) Lucario @Lucarionite
Ability- Steadfast
-Sword Dance
-Close Combat
-Iron Tail
-Psychic
4) Gengar @Expert Belt
Ability- Levitate
-Shadow Ball
-Sludge Bomb
-Destiny Bond
-Thunderbolt
5) Serperior @Leftovers
Ability- Contrary
-Leaf Storm
-Glare
-Aqua Tail
-Dragon Pulse
6) Gyarados @Sitrus Berry
Ability-Intimidate
-Earthquake
-Waterfall
-Stone Edge
-Dragon Dance

 

[PlatinumDude]

Plz rate my team, this is my hyper offensive set
1) Infernape @Life orb
Ability- Blaze
-Flare Blitz
-Close Combat
-Grass Knot
-Thuder punch
2) Tyranitar @Quick Claw
Ability- Sand Stream
-Stone Edge
-Ice punch
-Dragon Dance
-Knock Off
3) Lucario @Lucarionite
Ability- Steadfast
-Sword Dance
-Close Combat
-Iron Tail
-Psychic
4) Gengar @Expert Belt
Ability- Levitate
-Shadow Ball
-Sludge Bomb
-Destiny Bond
-Thunderbolt
5) Serperior @Leftovers
Ability- Contrary
-Leaf Storm
-Glare
-Aqua Tail
-Dragon Pulse
6) Gyarados @Sitrus Berry
Ability-Intimidate
-Earthquake
-Waterfall
-Stone Edge
-Dragon Dance

Mega Lucario is an Uber, meaning it can't be used in standard teams. Hyper offensive teams tend to utilize a speedy entry hazard setter to put pressure on switches. Garchomp is an ideal one:
-Stealth Rock
-Outrage/Dragon Claw
-Earthquake
-Fire Blast/Swords Dance
Nature: Naive/Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Lum Berry/Focus Sash

Tyranitar can't learn Knock Off. Its Mega form is better suited for Dragon Dancing, as it actually has the Speed to take advantage of the Dragon Dance boost with a +Speed nature. Quick Claw is a luck/hax item, which is frowned down on. While regular Tyranitar isn't as fast with +1 Speed, it's still a good candidate for Choice Scarf:
-Stone Edge
-Crunch/Ice Punch
-Pursuit
-Superpower
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream

However, Weavile has more Speed right off the bat:
-Knock Off
-Icicle Crash
-Ice Shard
-Low Kick/Poison Jab/Pursuit
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure

Outside of Gyarados and the occasional Mandibuzz, Gengar has little use for Thunderbolt:
-Shadow Ball
-Sludge Bomb/Sludge Wave
-Focus Blast
-Taunt/Destiny Bond/Icy Wind/Substitute
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Focus Sash

Mega Gyarados is better at Dragon Dancing than its regular counterpart, but keep in mind the shared Fighting weakness with Weavile when Mega Evolved:
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall/Earthquake
-Crunch
-Earthquake/Ice Fang/Substitute
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate

Serperior's offenses are very weak on their own and it's reliant on Leaf Storm boosts to pose a threat. This means Aqua Tail is relatively useless on it and Hidden Power Fire is mandatory for it to deal with Steel Pokemon:
-Leaf Storm
-Hidden Power (Fire)
-Dragon Pulse
-Glare/Taunt/Giga Drain
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Miracle Seed/Meadow Plate
Ability: Contrary

Also, EVs on each Pokemon would be appreciated.

 

[nepramzelen]

Mega Lucario is an Uber, meaning it can't be used in standard teams. Hyper offensive teams tend to utilize a speedy entry hazard setter to put pressure on switches. Garchomp is an ideal one:
-Stealth Rock
-Outrage/Dragon Claw
-Earthquake
-Fire Blast/Swords Dance
Nature: Naive/Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Lum Berry/Focus Sash

Tyranitar can't learn Knock Off. Its Mega form is better suited for Dragon Dancing, as it actually has the Speed to take advantage of the Dragon Dance boost with a +Speed nature. Quick Claw is a luck/hax item, which is frowned down on. While regular Tyranitar isn't as fast with +1 Speed, it's still a good candidate for Choice Scarf:
-Stone Edge
-Crunch/Ice Punch
-Pursuit
-Superpower
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream

However, Weavile has more Speed right off the bat:
-Knock Off
-Icicle Crash
-Ice Shard
-Low Kick/Poison Jab/Pursuit
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure

Outside of Gyarados and the occasional Mandibuzz, Gengar has little use for Thunderbolt:
-Shadow Ball
-Sludge Bomb/Sludge Wave
-Focus Blast
-Taunt/Destiny Bond/Icy Wind/Substitute
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Focus Sash

Mega Gyarados is better at Dragon Dancing than its regular counterpart, but keep in mind the shared Fighting weakness with Weavile when Mega Evolved:
-Dragon Dance
-Waterfall/Earthquake
-Crunch
-Earthquake/Ice Fang/Substitute
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate

Serperior's offenses are very weak on their own and it's reliant on Leaf Storm boosts to pose a threat. This means Aqua Tail is relatively useless on it and Hidden Power Fire is mandatory for it to deal with Steel Pokemon:
-Leaf Storm
-Hidden Power (Fire)
-Dragon Pulse
-Glare/Taunt/Giga Drain
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Miracle Seed/Meadow Plate
Ability: Contrary

Also, EVs on each Pokemon would be appreciated.

Wow, haha! Guess mine is suited only for gameplay and friend battles..
Thanks indeed for the help!
And yes, its not knock off, Its Crunch

 

[RawrMonkey]

I could also use help with my Battle Spot Singles team. There are three Pokemon chosen so far, as my staple Pokes. I plan on using Mega Gardevoir, Weaville, and Mega Lucario. Obviously, they don't have the best synergy, plus I can't use Gardevoir and Lucario in the same battle. Any assistance would be valued greatly.

I'd suggest adding in a physical deterrent to your team, this could be anything from intimidate to a Rocky Helmet user. Mega Gardevoir hits extremely hard with Hyper Voice but is easily destroyed by physical moves and mega gengar. Speaking of Gengar, it's the second most used in BS singles and a Will-O-Wisp variant could cause trouble for you. I'd suggest either adding a fire type, such as Talonflame or Heatran, to your team or maybe replace Lucario with Blaziken.

Blaziken does Lucario's job in killing kang's but also adds a lot more to the team with baton pass, swords dance, and speed boosts. If setting up isn't your thing then feel free to just go hyper offensive with either of them.

Talonflame can give you will-o-wisp and taunt support while hitting them with priority brave birds.

Heatran is a good switch in on Mega Gengar, potentially gaining a flash fire boost from a will-o-wisp and can hit it for super effective with Earth Power. Also can run will-o-wisp and magma storm.

Garchomp, Rocky Helmet Cresselia, Ferrothorn, Landorus, Rotom-W are all Pokemon that can provide you a little support for that Gardevoir.

Garchomp is just a beast offensively and it's Rough Skin ability punishes physical attackers.

Cresselia just doesn't die and gives opposing garchomps, salamence, and kangaskhan's a really hard time if holding rocky helmet.

Ferrothorn is a mix of the two above but not really excelling in one or the other besides being annoying. Run leftovers + leech seed for staying power or rocky helmet if you're feeling a bit devilish.

Landorus is great for u-turning and intimidates, also gets stab earthquakes. Can go great with Rotom-W Volt switch or Talonflame U-turn if used correctly

Rotom-W can give you some will-o-wisp support while hitting hard and only having one weakness.

Obviously there are a bunch more options for you to choose from but these are the first things that pop into my head when looking at your team and from looking at what's in the top 12 on the global link.

 

[Ayonn-]

Team around mewtwo

Hi everyone I need help to create a tem around one of my favorite pokemon.... Mewtwo... I want to make a balanced team if possible, any help is welcomed. What kind of pokemon do you see by his side ?

 

[SirBoglor]

I'd suggest adding in a physical deterrent to your team, this could be anything from intimidate to a Rocky Helmet user. Mega Gardevoir hits extremely hard with Hyper Voice but is easily destroyed by physical moves and mega gengar. Speaking of Gengar, it's the second most used in BS singles and a Will-O-Wisp variant could cause trouble for you. I'd suggest either adding a fire type, such as Talonflame or Heatran, to your team or maybe replace Lucario with Blaziken.

Blaziken does Lucario's job in killing kang's but also adds a lot more to the team with baton pass, swords dance, and speed boosts. If setting up isn't your thing then feel free to just go hyper offensive with either of them.

Talonflame can give you will-o-wisp and taunt support while hitting them with priority brave birds.

Heatran is a good switch in on Mega Gengar, potentially gaining a flash fire boost from a will-o-wisp and can hit it for super effective with Earth Power. Also can run will-o-wisp and magma storm.

Garchomp, Rocky Helmet Cresselia, Ferrothorn, Landorus, Rotom-W are all Pokemon that can provide you a little support for that Gardevoir.

Garchomp is just a beast offensively and it's Rough Skin ability punishes physical attackers.

Cresselia just doesn't die and gives opposing garchomps, salamence, and kangaskhan's a really hard time if holding rocky helmet.

Ferrothorn is a mix of the two above but not really excelling in one or the other besides being annoying. Run leftovers + leech seed for staying power or rocky helmet if you're feeling a bit devilish.

Landorus is great for u-turning and intimidates, also gets stab earthquakes. Can go great with Rotom-W Volt switch or Talonflame U-turn if used correctly

Rotom-W can give you some will-o-wisp support while hitting hard and only having one weakness.

Obviously there are a bunch more options for you to choose from but these are the first things that pop into my head when looking at your team and from looking at what's in the top 12 on the global link.

Thanks, I'll definitely use this to my advantage. :)

 

[Atomic_Burrito_]

So I am fairly new to competitive play style. I just recently started fighting people online, but I do not have a set team yet. Of course I know some Pokemon that I do want to keep (that people describe as an interesting choice) and here they are:

Absol-Mega @ Absolite
Ability: Magic Bounce
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Flamethrower
- Psycho Cut

Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
- Dark Pulse
- Toxic
- Flame Burst
- Extrasensory

Like I said, I am new, I know how EVs work but I don't know if I put in the EVs they have now or the EVs they have when level fifty. I am open to suggestions on the moveset, and how to EV train them as well. Also, other Pokemon suggestions would be nice. Thanks!

 

[PlatinumDude]

So I am fairly new to competitive play style. I just recently started fighting people online, but I do not have a set team yet. Of course I know some Pokemon that I do want to keep (that people describe as an interesting choice) and here they are:

Absol-Mega @ Absolite
Ability: Magic Bounce
- Sucker Punch
- Night Slash
- Flamethrower
- Psycho Cut

Ninetales @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
- Dark Pulse
- Toxic
- Flame Burst
- Extrasensory

Like I said, I am new, I know how EVs work but I don't know if I put in the EVs they have now or the EVs they have when level fifty. I am open to suggestions on the moveset, and how to EV train them as well. Also, other Pokemon suggestions would be nice. Thanks!

Mega Absol benefits more from Knock Off and Play Rough than Night Slash and Psycho Cut, respectively. The former has more utility in getting rid of non-Mega Stone items, while the latter is stronger and provides better coverage in general, while still hitting Fighting Pokemon. Fire Blast > Flamethrower because the former is stronger and still decently accurate:
-Sucker Punch
-Knock Off
-Play Rough/Superpower
-Fire Blast
Nature: Naive
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Absolite

Ninetales' superior ability over Flash Fire is Drought, which can support those with the Chlorophyll ability, as well as those using Fire moves. Ninetales has to use a defensive set, though, in order to reset Drought when needed:
-Flamethrower
-Will-o-Wisp
-Rest
-Sleep Talk
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP/116 SDef/140 Spe
Item: Heat Rock
Ability: Drought

Examples of Pokemon that benefit from Drought are as follows. There are more out there than just these; it may seem tempting to fill the rest of the team with Fire Pokemon, but this just stacks on weaknesses:

Venusaur:
-Growth
-Giga Drain
-Sludge Bomb
-Hidden Power (Fire)
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll

Darmanitan:
-Flare Blitz
-U-turn
-Rock Slide
-Earthquake/Superpower
Nature: Jolly/Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Choice Band/Choice Scarf
Ability: Sheer Force

Talonflame:
-Swords Dance
-Flare Blitz
-Brave Bird/Acrobatics
-Roost
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Sharp Beak/Sky Plate/none
Ability: Gale Wings

or
-Flare Blitz
-Brave Bird
-U-turn
-Tailwind/Steel Wing
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Choice Band
Ability: Gale Wings

Volcarona:
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz/Hidden Power (Ground)
-Fire Blast
-Giga Drain
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Lum Berry/Passho Berry
Ability: Flame Body

 

[Atomic_Burrito_]

Mega Absol benefits more from Knock Off and Play Rough than Night Slash and Psycho Cut, respectively. The former has more utility in getting rid of non-Mega Stone items, while the latter is stronger and provides better coverage in general, while still hitting Fighting Pokemon. Fire Blast > Flamethrower because the former is stronger and still decently accurate:
-Sucker Punch
-Knock Off
-Play Rough/Superpower
-Fire Blast
Nature: Naive
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Absolite

Ninetales' superior ability over Flash Fire is Drought, which can support those with the Chlorophyll ability, as well as those using Fire moves. Ninetales has to use a defensive set, though, in order to reset Drought when needed:
-Flamethrower
-Will-o-Wisp
-Rest
-Sleep Talk
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP/116 SDef/140 Spe
Item: Heat Rock
Ability: Drought

Examples of Pokemon that benefit from Drought are as follows. There are more out there than just these; it may seem tempting to fill the rest of the team with Fire Pokemon, but this just stacks on weaknesses:

Venusaur:
-Growth
-Giga Drain
-Sludge Bomb
-Hidden Power (Fire)
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll

Darmanitan:
-Flare Blitz
-U-turn
-Rock Slide
-Earthquake/Superpower
Nature: Jolly/Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Choice Band/Choice Scarf
Ability: Sheer Force

Talonflame:
-Swords Dance
-Flare Blitz
-Brave Bird/Acrobatics
-Roost
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Sharp Beak/Sky Plate/none
Ability: Gale Wings

or
-Flare Blitz
-Brave Bird
-U-turn
-Tailwind/Steel Wing
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Item: Choice Band
Ability: Gale Wings

Volcarona:
-Quiver Dance
-Bug Buzz/Hidden Power (Ground)
-Fire Blast
-Giga Drain
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Lum Berry/Passho Berry
Ability: Flame Body

Okay, I'll get the Venusaur, and the Talonflame. Any other suggestions to which Pokemon I shall use? I am thinking of Ampharos, it will combat water types that would be used against the Ninetails and Talonflame, but Venusaur is already there for that. Which other Pokemon should I get for me team for the best results?