I'd use Analytic over Magnet Pull on Magnezone, you can bluff magnet pull and net some extra surprise kills. Its just got more utility overall.
That's an interesting idea, but I have no idea if it would work on Showdown! I don't really have enough experience battling on it to know if the opponent would be able to tell if they were able to switch when up against Magnezone.
You may use CM over Trick on Gothitelle, trap the pokemon and you can start setting up. Psyshock over Psychic to hit special defensive pokes. Leftovers or Life orb over Chice Specs, you can freely move with your attack options instead of being trapped in one attack, and give Gothitelle some recovery option with leftovers. On the other hand, life orb provide power for health, up to you. Good luck : )
I'll definitely give CM a try. I think Gothitelle has the bulk to switch in to quite a few things (even things it doesn't resist), and that would be the perfect opportunity to set up. However, without the Specs I'm not sure if she would be hitting as hard as I've gotten used to xD. I'll test it out.
What's wrong with using choice items? Lol
Anyway, Defog>rapid spin! since u don't heavily rely on hazards and getting spin blocked and ko'd will be fatal for you. Also star is kinda outclassed by a lot and generally doesn't see much use in ou. Greninja has better coverage+ability and exca is a better spinner. Anyway looking at your team I would suggest Latios as a Defog user with Draco/Defog/surf/psy. This also gives u the famous drag mag lol
Trick specs gothi is extremely good since chansey can say bye to eviolite :p also helps break stall, as well as hit when you want to hit.
If you do use memento trio change talon into a sd set, so it can easily set up once.
None of your team mates can safely switch I to Greninja but it can revenge kill it.
252+ Atk Choice Band Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 325-384 (113.6 - 134.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
(325, 330, 333, 337, 340, 345, 348, 352, 357, 360, 364, 367, 372, 375, 379, 384)
Some of your Pokemon are very susceptible to Rock-type moves. Maybe good counters can be considered?
I've recently replaced Defog Latias with Starmie, but I haven't had time to play around enough to see if it works well for my team. I've definitely noticed that I've missed out on Starmie's Hydro Pump/Ice Beam though. What exactly is the difference between using Latias vs Latios? Is it primarily just the choice of bulk vs force?
Since I'll probably put Defog > Starmie, I'll be changing SR to Memento on Dugtrio. I'm guessing for SD Talonflame, I would put SD > Roost? And what would I put as the item?
Also, what exactly does counter Greninja well? Anything that can also deal with Rock types?
Dugtrio isn't as good as it used to be; there are times when its moves fall short of KOing the opponent, resulting in its KO in return. It's also massively prone to priority from things like Talonflame and Dragonite. Sharpedo also tends to outspeed things after some Speed Boosts, even Dugtrio. Just putting this out there.
Yeah, I have noticed this.. I'm not sure if I should just get rid of Dugtio altogether or try to make it work though. Also, with Healing Wish Latias, I've noticed that depending on how the battle is going, Dugtrio may be able to get in two revenge kills after Latias deals with entry hazards. I'm not sure if that would work well though.
how do you deal with pursuit aegi?
i'd suggest something like pursuit scizor somewhere, to ♥♥♥♥ up aegi, so you can spin easier.
What would you suggest replacing?
Your team is OHKO'd by unboosted Mega Tyranitar.
Your best check is Dugtrio with Sash, but with the prevalence of stealth rock it might not always have that sash handy--especially if Starmie has been ko'd. I'd suggest replacing Starmie with Excadrill w/ Air Balloon to add another check. You're still very susceptible, though, so I suggest replacing someone with Breloom as well.
Hope I helped a bit.
I have noticed my horrible weakness to Tyranitar. Luckily, most of the time I've been able to get in with Dugtrio and no entry hazards to quickly deal with it. If I've already replaced Starmie with Latias for Defog, should I consider replacing something else with Breloom/Excadrill? If so, which one? Or should I put both Breloom and Excadrill in over Latias and someone else?
Might want to watch out for Thundurus, who is a great check to both of your main sweepers, yet none of your trappers can really trap him. Best strategy is to set SR and trap their spinner/defogger but not too many of those are beaten by your trappers either. Sashloom lead with rock tomb looks problematic as well. I had a full thing typed up but I closed the tab by accident. I think you should focus on Talonflame/Dugtrio/Pinsir maybe, because the other trappers don't do a whole lot to help them outside of killing Skarm [and both accomplish that purpose, so that's 2 team slots used for a single objective].
I'm hesitant about getting rid of Gothitelle and Magnezone though. Magnezone deals with pretty much any Steel type which has been really helpful to Pinsir primarily who is completely walled by them. Also, Gothitelle seems to be pretty much the only one that can switch in to almost everything without having to worry; also, if I decide to put CM>Trick with Gothitelle I would have another strong sweeper on my team.
Thank you everyone for the help! I'm still open to changing up my team, but I've been playing around on Showdown! trying to get a little more skilled myself with things like prediction so I can allow the team to reach its full potential. I'm really considering Breloom as well, but I'm not sure where it could go on my team. Any further help would be greatly appreciated!