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Can Some1 PLZ rate my sand team

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    Can Someone please rate my sand team

    Tyranitar Ability - Sand Stream @chople berry
    Brave Nature
    Moves
    Stealth Rock
    Earthquake
    Crunch
    Fire Blast

    Scizor Ability Technician @ Lum Berry
    Lonely Nature
    Moves
    U-Turn
    Vaccum Wave
    Night Slash
    Iron Head

    Aerodactyl Ability Pressure @ Focus Band
    Adamant Nature
    Stone Edge
    Earthquake
    Iron Head
    Whirlwind

    Steelix Ability Sturdy @ Leftovers
    Hardy Nature
    Explosion
    Thunder Fang
    Ice Fang
    Fire Fang

    Metagross Ability Clear Body @ Life Orb
    Hardy Nature
    Bullet Punch
    Earthquake
    Brick Break
    Zen Headbutt

    Skarmory Ability Keen Eye @ Sitrus Berry
    Bold Nature
    Spikes
    Dark Pulse
    Flash Cannon
    Roost
     

    Ho-Oh

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    You'll need EV spreads too for it to be okay in this forum but I'll just rate on what you have considering it's mostly complete.

    Waay too many steels. For priority and spikes, sure you can use Skarmory and Scizor, but if you want a steel to help out your team, go for Heatran since it has Flash Fire and can absorb fire attacks. Also, you're weak to ground attacks, so if you give Heatran air balloon you can help yourself too because then ground attacks won't hit it.

    On Scizor, it really needs Adamant (or a nature investing in speed), and for priority, it really needs Bullet Punch, because with Technician, it's boosted waaaaaay high. Vacuum wave on the other hand doesn't help it - you're best off with Superpower or Brick Break since they're both physical and stronger. As for the dark attack, go for Pursuit instead so you can trap psychic types, because a psychic type won't be staying in on Scizor unless they have HP fire, and even still, after damage they could also be afraid of Bullet Punch. So basically, U-turn/BrickBreak or Superpower/Pursuit/Bullet Punch are usually the physical attacks it has, swapping out which ones you don't want, etc. Scizor is also better off with a Life Orb, Choice Band, or Choice Scarf, since if you fear w-o-w you can switch into Heatran.

    On Tyranitar, use Stone Edge, since it's a STAB attack and you'll need that coverage.

    For Skarmory, it's physical, so Dark Pulse doesn't really help, Brave Bird or Drill Peck is much more effective against opponents (for STAB) and Flash Cannon doesn't really help because... it's special. Instead go for Whirlwind to phaze the opponents aka bring up SR/Spikes damage. Also, Sturdy is a much more useful ability since it helps you last longer while keen eye does nothing really. Good luck!
     
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    Miss Doronjo

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  • Might I add that Sitrus berry isn't exactly the best choice for skarmory; I recommend leftovers, or Shed Shell in case you encounter a magnezone and want to switch out.

    Hope this helps; happy battles~ :3
     
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    Okay, Thanx Heres my NEW updated team
    Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
    Brave
    Stealth Rock
    Stone Edge
    Fire Blast
    Crunch
    Heatran @ Air Baloon
    Timid Nature <--- I think
    Will O Wisp
    Earth Power <---- May Change
    Flash Cannon
    Subsitute
    Skarmory @ Leftovers
    Bold
    Spikes
    Brave Bird
    Steel Wing <---- Subject to Change
    Whirlwind/protect
    Gliscor @ Toxic Orb <Poisen Heal>
    Facade
    Earthquake
    X-Scissor/ U-Turn
    <not sure on this one>
    Magnezone @ Light Clay----Magnet Pull Ability
    Timid?
    Reflect
    Light Screen
    Hidden Power<fire>
    Volt Switch
    Scizor @ Choice Band/ Focus Band<---- get one last hit in...
    U-Turn
    Bullet Punch
    Brick Break
    Pursuit

     

    PlatinumDude

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  • We still need EV spreads. :/

    Anyway, Heatran is better with this set, since Tyranitar is already setting up Stealth Rock:
    -Lava Plume
    -Roar
    -Protect
    -Toxic/Will-o-Wisp
    Nature: Calm
    EVs: 248 HP/100 Def/160 Spe
    Item: Leftovers

    or
    -Fire Blast
    -Earth Power
    -Hidden Power (Ice/Grass)
    -Stealth Rock (in case Tyranitar's Stealth Rock gets Rapid Spun away)
    Nature: Modest/Timid
    EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
    Item: Life Orb/Air Balloon

    Keep Choice Band on Scizor; it has the bulk and typing to take hits easily.

    Bold takes away from Skarmory's Attack and it's more of a physical attacker. Try this set:
    -Spikes
    -Roost
    -Whirlwind
    -Brave Bird/Taunt
    Nature: Impish/Careful
    EVs: 252 HP/232 Def or SDef/24 Spe
    Item: Leftovers/Shed Shell
    Ability: Sturdy

    Gliscor doesn't really need U-turn. Since you're using Sandstorm, how about this set?:
    -Swords Dance
    -Earthquake
    -Acrobatics
    -Substitute
    Nature: Adamant
    EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
    Item: Flying Gem
    Ability: Poison Heal

    Even though Magnezone has the bulk to set up dual screens, it's better off as a Steel killer:
    -Substitute
    -Thunderbolt
    -Hidden Power (Fire/Ice)
    -Flash Cannon/Charge Beam
    Nature: Timid
    EVs: 36 HP/252 SAtk/220 Spe
    Item: Leftovers
    Ability: Magnet Pull
     
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  • I agree with PlatinumDude (it's his birthday today!), Bold is terrible for Skarmory. I recommend Impish or Careful, maybe even Jolly if you want extra Speed or Adamant for extra Attack.

    Lonely isn't the best nature for Scizor, the best would be Jolly/Adamant/Impish.

    Just recommending natures for you.
     
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