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Game: Pokemon Black/White
Tier: OU Double Battles/Wi-Fi Double Battles
Before you read the following team, it is extremely important to remember that this team is specifically for Double Battles. If you are well versed in Double Battles already, simply skip this explanation:
Mixed lead: Dragonite @ Life Orb
Quiet – EVs: 56 Atk, 252 Sp. Atk, 200 HP – IVs: 31 in Sp. Def and Def
Multi Scale
- Fire Blast
- Draco Meteor
- Earthquake
- Roost
Reasoning: Standing alone, Dragonite makes a great semi-bulky mixed attacker. Draco Meteor is just fantastic, I added Fire Blast for taking out Metagross, Ferrothorn, and Forretress, and Earthquake is for special sponges like Blissey. Roost is to heal back the damage taken from attacks and from Life Orb. Also, some HP EVs to increase his lifespan. I'll still have to swap out against Ice Beaming Choice Specs Kingdra, but there was no way to avoid that.
Combinations: My general plan is to pair him up with Weezing, who will Haze off the negative stats from Draco Meteor and burn dangerous physical attackers, specifically stone edge users (aside from the ones with Guts, which is where my next partner comes in).
Fighting Type Counter: Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Careful – EVs: 150 Sp. Def, 174 Def, 180 Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Atk
Poison Heal
- Protect
- Acrobatics
- Fling
- Earthquake
Reasoning: I doubt I'll be using this guy unless I see a dangerous looking fighting type on the Team Preview screen, or an obvious sandstorm team. His set is pretty common and reasonably effective. Heal with the Toxic Orb, fling it off at any non-Guts Pokemon and STAB Acrobatics away at any fighting types. Earthquake is just for extra coverage, and because I'm doubtful about substitute working in a doubles situation. Protect is for, well, protecting. Stalling is always nice, especially if your opponent is poisoned by Fling.
Combinations: What I throw out with this guy really depends on what other Pokemon are on the field. I don't intend to ever use him as a lead, rather, he is switch-in to be used only when I want him. Obviously, Rotom H, Dragonite, or Weezing would be the best partner choices, because of their immunity to Earthquake.
Supporting Tank: Weezing @ Black Sludge
Sassy – EVs: 252 Def, 252 Sp. Def, 4 Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Sp. Def
Levitate
- Flamethrower
- Will-o-wisp
- Explosion
- Haze
Reasoning: Pretty much, he's there to support the rest of my team, especially Dragonite and possibly Rotom H. Haze is both for assisting my team and destroying the opponent's buffs, Will-o-wisp is for crippling physical sweepers, Flamethrower is for putting a dent in the steel types that would resist Explosion. Explosion is just a last-ditch move for going out with a bang when Weezing can't survive any longer.
Combinations: Specifically designed him to assist Dragonite, but I would throw him out there with anyone. He is my second lead Pokemon, unless I see a specifically themed team coming my way.
Sponge: Jellicent @ Leftovers
Bold – EVs: 252 HP, 128 Sp. Def, 128 Def – IVs: 31 in HP and Def
Water Absorb
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Reasoning: He's here to sponge up any and all ice attacks, water attacks, and just attacks in general. Leftovers is the obvious choice for Jellicent's item. Recover is to get back any lost HP, Scald is for inflicting burns and a little extra damage. Ice Beam is for at least a neutral hit on dragons (Kingdra), and Taunt is to stop opposing tanks like Reuniclus healing away damage, as well as halting status spreaders in their tracks (admittedly, not a very fast Pokemon to put it on, but at least it'll annoy Spore spamming Amoonguss).
Combinations: I originally put him on the team to switch in to Weezing's Explosions, so she is another of the three Pokemon I will likely use in my battles every time. He would also likely be my go-to guy for pairing up with Gliscor.
Physical Wall: Rotom H @ Choice Scarf
Modest – EVs: 252 Def, 252 Sp. Def, 4 Sp. Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Sp. Def
Levitate
- Pain Split
- Trick
- Overheat
- Discharge
Reasoning: I wanted a fire type with little weaknesses for my fifth slot. I'm a huge fan of the high defenses and ability to Trick that Rotom boasts, so I went to Rotom H for my next team member. Trick is for crippling really anything that needs to heal between attacks, buff, or do anything except spam one attack move. Especially crippling in double battles because of the high price of switching out. Pain Split is a rather unreliable but OK recovery move, considering Rotom H's low HP. Overheat and Thunderbolt are his two STAB moves for inflicting damage upon the opponent, and potentially (although unlikely) paralysis.
Combinations: He will go wherever he's needed, especially if Weezing is there to restore his downed Sp. Atk. Supposed to be able to swap into fire type attacks, and electric type attacks.Special Wall: Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Careful - EVs: 252 HP, 130 Sp. Def, 126 Def - IVs: 31 in HP and Sp. Def
Iron Barbs
- Power Whip
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
Reasoning: He's the perfect solution to my issues with resisting dark and rock type attacks, and has a pretty good survival rate with SubSeed. Power Whip is my main STAB against Jellicent, and Toxic assists him in stalling the opponent to a thorny grave. Rocky Helmet + Iron Barbs makes him very painful for physical attackers that he can be switched into.
Combinations: He's mainly a bulky water counter, so his best partner would be Jellicent. Although Jellicent wouldn't be able to damage the water type, he'd be able to provide some decent coverage against the flying types that threaten Ferrothorn, and taunt trouble causing opposing Jellicents with will-o-wisp. Also, double tanks, awwww yeaaahhhh!
Thank you so very much for reading!!
Tier: OU Double Battles/Wi-Fi Double Battles
Before you read the following team, it is extremely important to remember that this team is specifically for Double Battles. If you are well versed in Double Battles already, simply skip this explanation:
Spoiler:
Many of the tanks on my team have bizarre combinations of EVs in both defenses, when they would normally only work from one, because frequently, there will be a special attacker and a physical attacker on the field at the same time. There is also the possibility of two Pokemon teaming up on one, so many of my EVs have gone into creating well-rounded Pokemon. People also tend to swap out less, because it carries a much greater cost. Thus, some strategies that work great in single battles, are substantially less successful in double battles.
Mixed lead: Dragonite @ Life Orb
Quiet – EVs: 56 Atk, 252 Sp. Atk, 200 HP – IVs: 31 in Sp. Def and Def
Multi Scale
- Fire Blast
- Draco Meteor
- Earthquake
- Roost
Reasoning: Standing alone, Dragonite makes a great semi-bulky mixed attacker. Draco Meteor is just fantastic, I added Fire Blast for taking out Metagross, Ferrothorn, and Forretress, and Earthquake is for special sponges like Blissey. Roost is to heal back the damage taken from attacks and from Life Orb. Also, some HP EVs to increase his lifespan. I'll still have to swap out against Ice Beaming Choice Specs Kingdra, but there was no way to avoid that.
Combinations: My general plan is to pair him up with Weezing, who will Haze off the negative stats from Draco Meteor and burn dangerous physical attackers, specifically stone edge users (aside from the ones with Guts, which is where my next partner comes in).
Fighting Type Counter: Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Careful – EVs: 150 Sp. Def, 174 Def, 180 Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Atk
Poison Heal
- Protect
- Acrobatics
- Fling
- Earthquake
Reasoning: I doubt I'll be using this guy unless I see a dangerous looking fighting type on the Team Preview screen, or an obvious sandstorm team. His set is pretty common and reasonably effective. Heal with the Toxic Orb, fling it off at any non-Guts Pokemon and STAB Acrobatics away at any fighting types. Earthquake is just for extra coverage, and because I'm doubtful about substitute working in a doubles situation. Protect is for, well, protecting. Stalling is always nice, especially if your opponent is poisoned by Fling.
Combinations: What I throw out with this guy really depends on what other Pokemon are on the field. I don't intend to ever use him as a lead, rather, he is switch-in to be used only when I want him. Obviously, Rotom H, Dragonite, or Weezing would be the best partner choices, because of their immunity to Earthquake.
Supporting Tank: Weezing @ Black Sludge
Sassy – EVs: 252 Def, 252 Sp. Def, 4 Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Sp. Def
Levitate
- Flamethrower
- Will-o-wisp
- Explosion
- Haze
Reasoning: Pretty much, he's there to support the rest of my team, especially Dragonite and possibly Rotom H. Haze is both for assisting my team and destroying the opponent's buffs, Will-o-wisp is for crippling physical sweepers, Flamethrower is for putting a dent in the steel types that would resist Explosion. Explosion is just a last-ditch move for going out with a bang when Weezing can't survive any longer.
Combinations: Specifically designed him to assist Dragonite, but I would throw him out there with anyone. He is my second lead Pokemon, unless I see a specifically themed team coming my way.
Sponge: Jellicent @ Leftovers
Bold – EVs: 252 HP, 128 Sp. Def, 128 Def – IVs: 31 in HP and Def
Water Absorb
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Reasoning: He's here to sponge up any and all ice attacks, water attacks, and just attacks in general. Leftovers is the obvious choice for Jellicent's item. Recover is to get back any lost HP, Scald is for inflicting burns and a little extra damage. Ice Beam is for at least a neutral hit on dragons (Kingdra), and Taunt is to stop opposing tanks like Reuniclus healing away damage, as well as halting status spreaders in their tracks (admittedly, not a very fast Pokemon to put it on, but at least it'll annoy Spore spamming Amoonguss).
Combinations: I originally put him on the team to switch in to Weezing's Explosions, so she is another of the three Pokemon I will likely use in my battles every time. He would also likely be my go-to guy for pairing up with Gliscor.
Physical Wall: Rotom H @ Choice Scarf
Modest – EVs: 252 Def, 252 Sp. Def, 4 Sp. Atk – IVs: 31 in Def and Sp. Def
Levitate
- Pain Split
- Trick
- Overheat
- Discharge
Reasoning: I wanted a fire type with little weaknesses for my fifth slot. I'm a huge fan of the high defenses and ability to Trick that Rotom boasts, so I went to Rotom H for my next team member. Trick is for crippling really anything that needs to heal between attacks, buff, or do anything except spam one attack move. Especially crippling in double battles because of the high price of switching out. Pain Split is a rather unreliable but OK recovery move, considering Rotom H's low HP. Overheat and Thunderbolt are his two STAB moves for inflicting damage upon the opponent, and potentially (although unlikely) paralysis.
Combinations: He will go wherever he's needed, especially if Weezing is there to restore his downed Sp. Atk. Supposed to be able to swap into fire type attacks, and electric type attacks.Special Wall: Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Careful - EVs: 252 HP, 130 Sp. Def, 126 Def - IVs: 31 in HP and Sp. Def
Iron Barbs
- Power Whip
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
Reasoning: He's the perfect solution to my issues with resisting dark and rock type attacks, and has a pretty good survival rate with SubSeed. Power Whip is my main STAB against Jellicent, and Toxic assists him in stalling the opponent to a thorny grave. Rocky Helmet + Iron Barbs makes him very painful for physical attackers that he can be switched into.
Combinations: He's mainly a bulky water counter, so his best partner would be Jellicent. Although Jellicent wouldn't be able to damage the water type, he'd be able to provide some decent coverage against the flying types that threaten Ferrothorn, and taunt trouble causing opposing Jellicents with will-o-wisp. Also, double tanks, awwww yeaaahhhh!
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Offensive Threats
"image removed" Aerodactyl - Ice Beam'd by Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/567.png[/IMG] Archeops - Also Ice Beam'd
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/9/9b/Ani482MS.png[/IMG] Azelf - Walled by Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/625.png[/IMG] Bisharp - Fire Blast from Dragonite
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/7e/Ani286MS.png[/IMG] Breloom - Acrobatics from Gliscor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/609.png[/IMG] Chandelure - Walled easily by Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/638.png[/IMG] Cobalion - Gliscor will handle this dude with Earthquake
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/534.png[/IMG] Conkeldurr - Gliscor's main reason for being on the team
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/555-normal.png[/IMG] [IMG]https://pldh.net/media/pokecons/555.png[/IMG]Darmanitan - Will eat Jellicent's Scald
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/386-speed.png[/IMG]Deoxys-S - Isn't he mostly a SR/Spikes user? I think most of my Pokemon could cover him.
"image removed" Dragonite - Definitely handled by Jellicent, or Draco Meteor from my own Dragonite if I have to.
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/621.png[/IMG] Druddigon - Draco Meteor or Ice Beam'd
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/604.png[/IMG] Eelektross - Gliscor or Weezing
"image removed" Electivire - Rotom H will wall him
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/500.png[/IMG] Emboar - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/37/Ani395MS.png[/IMG] Empoleon - Exeggutor time!
*bulbagarden.net image removed*Espeon - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/589.png[/IMG] Escavalier - Fire blasted or flamethrower'd
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/530.png[/IMG] Excadrill - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/445.png[/IMG]Garchomp - Ugh I just hate this guy. Jellicent walled.
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/649.png[/IMG]Genesect - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/18/Ani094MS.png[/IMG] Gengar - Dragonite, Draco Meteor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/623.png[/IMG] Golurk - Jellicent or Gliscor
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d1/Ani130MS.png[/IMG] Gyarados - Jellicent wall'd
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/612.png[/IMG] Haxorus - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/03/Ani485MS.png[/IMG] Heatran - Dragonite's Superpower or Gliscor's EQ
"image removed" Heracross - Fire blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/635.png[/IMG] Hydreigon - Trick with Rotom H, then switch depending on what move he's locked in.
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/74/Ani392MS.png[/IMG]Infernape - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/77/Ani385MS.png[/IMG] Jirachi - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/14/Ani135MS.png[/IMG] Jolteon - Walled by Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/647.png[/IMG] Keldeo - Gliscor
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d8/Ani230MS.png[/IMG] Kingdra - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/553.png[/IMG] Krookodile - Dragonite
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/646.png[/IMG] Kyurem - He isn't an uber? Probably Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/645.png[/IMG] Landorus - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/381.png[/IMG]Latios - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/549.png[/IMG] Lilligant - Rotom H
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b0/Ani448MS.png[/IMG] Lucario - Dragonite
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/cc/Ani068MS.png[/IMG] Machamp - Gliscor
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d8/Ani462MS.png[/IMG] Magnezone - Rotom H
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/67/Ani473MS.png[/IMG] Mamoswine - Jellicent or Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/648-step.png[/IMG]Meloetta-S - Gliscor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/648-voice.png[/IMG]Meloetta-V - Probably Gliscor or Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/49/Ani376MS.png[/IMG] Metagross - Fire Blast!
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/620.png[/IMG] Mienshao - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/579.png[/IMG] Reuniclus - Exeggutor or Jellicent
"image removed" Roserade - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/373.png[/IMG]Salamence - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/586.png[/IMG] Sawsbuck - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b4/Ani212MS.png[/IMG] Scizor - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/560.png[/IMG] Scrafty- Gliscor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/537.png[/IMG] Seismitoad - Exeggutor or Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/497.png[/IMG] Serperior - Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/492-land.png[/IMG]Shaymin - Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/561.png[/IMG] Sigilyph - Rotom H
*pokemonelite2000 image removed* Smeargle - Whatever I can throw at it ASAP
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/19/Ani121MS.png[/IMG]Starmie - Exeggutor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/639.png[/IMG] Terakion - Weezing with support from Gliscor or some other Pokemon
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/642.png[/IMG] Thundurus - Rotom H
*pokemonelite2000 image removed* Togekiss - Jellicent/Dragonite
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/641.png[/IMG] Tornadus - Jellicent or Rotom H
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/59/Ani248MS.png[/IMG] Tyranitar - Weezing support and someone else
*bulbagarden.net image removed*Venusaur - Fire Blasted
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/494.png[/IMG] Victini - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/640.png[/IMG] Virizion - Gliscor or Exeggutor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/637.png[/IMG] Volcarona - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a0/Ani461MS.png[/IMG] Weavile - Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/571.png[/IMG] Zoroark - Dragonite
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Defensive Threats
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/594.png[/IMG] Alomomola - Exeggutor
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/b5/Ani242MS.png[/IMG] Blissey - Dragonite
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0d/Ani437MS.png[/IMG] Bronzong - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/4b/Ani251MS.png[/IMG] Celebi - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/113.png[/IMG]Chansey - Dragonite still
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/386-defense.png[/IMG]Deoxys-D - Gliscor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/563.png[/IMG] Cofagrigus - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/558.png[/IMG] Crustle - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/84/Ani356MS.png[/IMG]Dusclops - Rotom H
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/598.png[/IMG] Ferrothorn - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/81/Ani205MS.png[/IMG] Forretress - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/569.png[/IMG] Garbodor - Exeggutor or Weezing
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/526.png[/IMG] Gigalith - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3f/Ani472MS.png[/IMG] Gliscor - Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/17/Ani450MS.png[/IMG] Hippowdon - Gliscor or Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/593.png[/IMG] Jellicent - Exeggutor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/380.png[/IMG]Latias - Jellicent
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/630.png[/IMG] Mandibuzz - Rotom H
*bulbagarden.net image removed*Murkrow - Rotom H
*bulbagarden.net image removed*Ninetales - Jellicent or Gliscor
*bulbagarden.net image removed*Politoed - Exeggutor
[IMG]https://www.pokestadium.com/pokemon/sprites/icons/233.gif[/IMG]Porygon2 - Dragonite
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5b/Ani479OMS.png[/IMG] Rotom-H - Dragonite or Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d6/Ani479WMS.png[/IMG]Rotom-W - Same as above
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/545.png[/IMG] Scolipede - Gliscor
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/31/Ani227MS.png[/IMG] Skarmory - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/12/Ani143MS.png[/IMG] Snorlax -Dragonite and Weezing or Jellicent
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/cd/Ani245MS.png[/IMG] Suicune - Exeggutor with some assistance
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/7/78/Ani260MS.png[/IMG] Swampert - Exeggutor
*pokemonelite2000 image removed* Tentacruel - Dragonite + Weezing
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/47/Ani134MS.png[/IMG]Vaporeon - Exeggutor
[IMG]https://veekun.com/dex/media/icons/547.png[/IMG] Whimsicott - Fire Blast
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/34/Ani178MS.png[/IMG]Xatu - Rotom H
[IMG]https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/15/Ani145MS.png[/IMG] Zapdos - Rotom H
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