I'm new to competitive battling.

[Yoshispy]

Hello there, I'm a long time Pokemon player since red and blue came out for gameboy color. I always played the game for the storyline throughout the generations from 1 to V. Now that I am starting with generation 6, I would like some feedback on how to get a decent team to play. I have tried before to make a team and did my research, but I would like to hear from you guys.
This is my first time building a competitive team after much youtube vids etc. This is for OU btw.

My thoughts of a team:

Swampert- I chose the all out attacker from Smogon and use him to set up stealth rock
Dragonite- My special attacker with Multiscale
Scizor- U-turn beatstick
Lucario- great against dragons
Tyranitar- I always wanted this guy after hearing about how great he was (now that is see his weaknesses however, I'm doubting a lot)
Skarmory- Stall and alternative to Swampert
Garchomp- Beatstick :/
Hippowdon- Bulky and sandstorm
Salamence- I heard he was good :( until dragonite...

I have these pokemon and was wondering if they are any good.

On the other hand, I heard that the Rain Teams are amazing:
I was told to use

Politoad- bulky with drizzle
Keldeo- he's so good, he needs a ban
Ferrothorn- best in rain and good against many pokemon
Gliscor- Toxic Orb and ya...
Croagunk- with that dry skin and all
Terrakion/Dragonite/Scizor- ....

I have no experience in these teams whatsoever, so if someone could point me in the right direction, I should be fine. I know about EVs and all, except I didn't know what teams were the best in the meta right now.

 

[Sydian]

Just letting you know that you're gonna want to post this in Battle Center. This forum is for questions and feedback regard the forum itself. It's not for game help, I'm afraid. Good luck to you though!

 

[PlatinumDude]

Could've gone to the Quick Questions thread...

Anyway, the first five rain team members all have merit on Rain teams. And it's Toxicroak, not Croagunk that you may be referring to here. Consider that Dragonite needs Rapid Spin support to ensure that Multiscale isn't broken (it only works if Dragonite is at full health). The rain would enhance Terrakion's Water weakness, but it's good to help demolish Sun teams. Scizor's Fire weakness is reduced in the rain as well.

 

[Yoshispy]

Terribly sorry about putting it in the wrong section. Yes I meant Toxicroak instead of Croagunk. Since Keldeo is extremely hard to get, what should I replace it with? Of the three last few I've mentioned, which is the one that is the most fit in the rain team?

 

[PlatinumDude]

Terribly sorry about putting it in the wrong section. Yes I meant Toxicroak instead of Croagunk. Since Keldeo is extremely hard to get, what should I replace it with? Of the three last few I've mentioned, which is the one that is the most fit in the rain team?

You could do Toxicroak + Terrakion.

 

[Yoshispy]

Okay, two questions.

1) Can you migrate from BW2 to XY? (Meaning any other alternative to that online pc box)

2) If I cannot get the correct trait terrakion or legendaries, what are some suggestions?

 

[PlatinumDude]

Okay, two questions.

1) Can you migrate from BW2 to XY? (Meaning any other alternative to that online pc box)

2) If I cannot get the correct trait terrakion or legendaries, what are some suggestions?

1. No alternative besides Pokemon Bank I'm afraid.

2. Terrakion:
-Close Combat
-Stone Edge
-X-Scissor
-Quick Attack/Sacred Sword/Rock Slide
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Item: Choice Band/Choice Scarf

or
-Stealth Rock
-Taunt/Swords Dance
-Stone Edge
-Close Combat
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Focus Sash

or
-Swords Dance
-Rock Polish
-Close Combat
-Stone Edge
Nature: Jolly/Adamant
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Air Balloon

or
-Substitute
-Swords Dance
-Close Combat
-Stone Edge
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Item: Rock Gem/Life Orb/Salac Berry

 

[Yoshispy]

Thank you for all the help. My last question will be of these three, which would you choose to fit in the rain team?

Dragonite
Skarmory
Scizor

 

[TeKan56]

This is a good team

Lucario: w/ Life Orb
Nasty Plot
Vacuum Wave
Aura Sphere
Dark Pulse

Give it 252 EVs in Special Attack and Speed and a nature that lowers Attack and boosts speed.

Ninjask: w/ Focus Sash
Swords Dance
Protect
Substitute
Baton Pass

Give it the Focus Sash. The only problem you will have is if the opponent Pokémon has a priority move. Start with Protect, Swords Dance and protect again and then Baton Pass to:

Regigigas: w/Leftovers
Substitute
Drain Punch
any other physical move
any other physical move

Give it EVs in HP and Spec Def and a nature that boosts defence and lowers spec attack. Give it Leftovers and if you can wall out the opponent for 5 turns until Slow Start ends, Regigigas will be absolutely beastly

Steelix: w/Leftovers
Toxic
Protect
Roar
any non-attacking move

Steelix is an absolutely beastly Physical wall. Give it 252 EVs in HP and Defence and a nature that boosts Defence and lowers Spec Att. Any time you predict a Physical move, switch into Steelix to wall it out. It can also spam toxic well

Chansey w/Leftovers
Aromatherapy
Seismic Toss
Toxic
Protect

Like Steelix is your Physical wall, Chansey is your Special wall. Give it the eviolite and it's better than Blissey. Give it 252 EVs in HP and Spec Defence and a nature that boosts Spec Defence and lowers Attack. Anytime you predict a Special move, switch into Chansey and it is a decent toxic spammer

Siglyiph: w/Flame Orb
Psycho Shift
Stored Power
Cosmic Power
Roost

For this, just check out the Smogon page for Siglyiph for this move set. It is too complicated for me to explain.

Overall, this is a great team that will do you great!