RMT OU Doubles Rain Team Help

Started by dglouie February 2nd, 2015 8:58 AM
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Age 29
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Oregon
Seen February 17th, 2017
Posted February 2nd, 2015
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I've been using a rain team since generation 5, and I have used the first four members of this team before. However, I only really used it in the PWT and Battle Maison. I would appreciate any input.

Tornadus (M) @ Damp Rock
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hurricane
- Rain Dance
- Tailwind
- Superpower

Tornadus sets up the rain, maybe uses Tailwind, then Spams Hurricane. Superpower is for coverage.

Ludicolo @ Absorb Bulb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Giga Drain
- Fake Out
- Surf
- Ice Beam

I usually lead with Ludicolo and when it gets hit by a Surf, its Absorb Bulb kicks in.

Politoed @ Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Surf
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Perish Song

Politoad is usually my other lead, it sets up rain and uses Surf to boost Ludicolo's special attack, then spams it or switches.

Gastrodon @ Rindo Berry
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Surf
- Earth Power
- Clear Smog
- Ice Beam

Gastrodon operates similarly to Ludicolo, except much slower. For this reason, I gave it min speed, just in case I battle a Trick Room team.

Pidgeot-Mega @ Pidgeotite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Hyper Beam
- U-turn

This is a new member. I really just want to test out how it works.

Forretress @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 108 Def / 108 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Gyro Ball
- Bug Bite
- Rapid Spin
- Volt Switch

I have used a max attack Forretress before, and it's Gyro Ball hits like a truck. Since this is doubles, I've replaced the usual Stealth Rock with Bug Bite for extra coverage.

PlatinumDude

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Escavalier is a better Assault Vest user than Forretress because it has a stronger STAB in Megahorn and has better coverage options. Hazards are practically nonexistent in multi-battle formats, due to the fast pace, so Rapid Spin support is essentially useless:
-Megahorn
-Iron Head
-Drill Run
-Knock Off
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP/252 Atk/8 SDef
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Overcoat

Age 29
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Oregon
Seen February 17th, 2017
Posted February 2nd, 2015
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8.3 Years
Thanks for the suggestion, I completely forgot about Escavalier. The Forretress set I had was from singles, so Rapid Spin was there just in case. I like Forretress in singles because people expect it to set up Stealth Rocks, so a max attack Gyro Ball would catch them off guard, but you're right, Escavalier is better in doubles.