RMT Team Issues

Started by Crosserenti January 15th, 2015 8:43 PM
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Crosserenti

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Seen May 14th, 2021
Posted May 11th, 2021
46 posts
9.3 Years
So I have a strong basis of a team, but my original, which ran Greninja...well, Greninja is now Ubers. And this team is an OU Sandstorm team.

With no Greninja, I have literally no answer for Heatran, and lack an answer to Garchomp too. His water and ice moves were fast and strong. I tried Cloyster, but Heatran used Ancientpower to OHKO me, and is faster. Without Greninja, my team is too open.

I need something to close this gap BAD.

Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain

Tyranitar @ Tyranitarite
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance

Talonflame @ Leftovers
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Impish Nature
- Bulk Up
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Flare Blitz

Excadrill @ Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance

Hippowdon @ Smooth Rock
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 72 Def / 184 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Stealth Rock
- Slack Off


Those are the 5 I have, which is solid in its type coverage. Despite being vulnerable to Sandstorm, both Amoongus and Talonflame have per turn recovery, which negates it, and when it fades, keeps them strong. Mega-Tyranitar and Hippowdon are the keys, since they have the Sand Stream. Excadrill is good as an anti-entry, plus synchronizes thanks to Sand Rush. It's like Choice Scarf, without the lock. Too fast, too strong.

I thought maybe just running choice t-tar, instead of mega, and using Mega Gyarados, but still, it lacks everything I need. Slowbro was another option, but his lack of speed is troublesome. Psychic gives him the added help, taking care of Fighting counters that would hurt T-tar...idk.

I need help, big time.
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PlatinumDude

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Seen July 31st, 2020
Posted May 30th, 2020
12,958 posts
12.7 Years
Earthquake Latios makes a good lure to KO unsuspecting Heatran. It also revenges non-Scarf Garchomp nicely:
-Draco Meteor
-Psyshock
-Earthquake
-Defog/Roost
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb

Amoonguss should be physically defensive (Bold with 252 HP/136 Def/120 SDef helps).