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How to improve this PokeBank OU team?

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    I have this team that's been working pretty well so far on Showdown. However, it does have its issues, and I'd like to hear what you all have to say about the team and how I can make it better.

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    -Hydreigon w/Choice Specs
    Nature: Hasty
    Ability: Levitate
    EVs: 252 Sp.attack, 252 Speed, 4 Sp.Defense
    Moves: Draco Meteor, Fire Blast, Dark Pulse, Flash Cannon

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    -Scarlet (Volcarona) w/Life Orb
    Nature: Modest
    Ability: Flame Body
    EVs: 252 Sp.Attack, 252 Speed, 4 Defense
    Moves: Bug Buzz, Quiver Dance, Giga Drain, Fiery Dance

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    -Gastrodon w/Leftovers
    Nature: Relaxed
    Ability: Storm Drain
    EVs: 252 HP, 252 Defense, 4 Sp.Defense
    Moves: Scald, Toxic, Recover, Earthquake

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    -Togekiss w/Leftovers
    Nature: Bold
    Ability: Serene Grace
    EVs: 252 HP, 248 Defense, 8 Sp.Defense
    Moves: Air Slash, Thunder Wave, Roost, Dazzling Gleam

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    -Mega Aggron w/Aggronite
    Nature: Impish
    Ability: Filter
    EVs: 252 HP, 252 Sp.Defense, 4 Attack
    Moves: Iron Head, Thunder Wave, Roar, Stealth Rock

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    -Gyarados w/Leftovers
    Nature: Adamant
    Ability: Intimidate
    EVs: 156 HP, 72 Attack, 96 Defense, 184 Sp.Defense
    Moves: Waterfall, Dragon Dance, Bounce, Taunt

    So, any suggestions? And yes, I know I have a Stealth Rock weakness on this team; I don't know which spinner/defogger would be a good fit, and who it would replace. 2 other things: Volcarona stays, and I'm not changing Gyarados's set (if it stays on the team).

    Other than that, any and all suggestions and fixes are welcome and appreciated!
     
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    Since you want Volcarona to stay on the team that badly, I'd suggest Starmie and Excadrill as Rapid Spinners (because of their good defensive synergy):

    Starmie:
    -Hydro Pump/Surf
    -Psyshock/Thunderbolt
    -Ice Beam
    -Rapid Spin
    Nature: Timid
    EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
    Item: Life Orb/Leftovers
    Ability: Natural Cure

    or
    -Scald
    -Rapid Spin
    -Psyshock/Thunderbolt/Ice Beam
    -Recover
    Nature: Timid
    EVs: 248 HP/32 Def/4 SAtk/224 Spe
    Item: Leftovers
    Ability: Natural Cure

    Excadrill:
    -Earthquake
    -Rock Slide
    -Rapid Spin
    -Shadow Claw/Swords Dance
    Nature: Adamant/Jolly
    EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
    Item: Life Orb/Leftovers/Assault Vest/Air Balloon
    Ability: Mold Breaker

    Test out which one works for you.
     
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