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NU Team (Help)

dayne93

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    Lairon
    Item: Eviolite
    Nature: Impish
    Ability: Rock Head
    252 HP/252 DEF/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Stealth Rock, Head Smash, Toxic, Roar

    Probopass
    Item: Leftovers
    Nature: Calm
    Ability: Sturdy
    252 HP/252 SP DEF/4 DEF
    Moves: Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Earth Power, Volt Switch

    Absol
    Item: Leftovers
    Nature: Adament
    Ability: Super Luck
    152 HP/252 ATT/104 SPEED
    Moves: Swords Dance, Substitute, Sucker Punch, Superpower

    Magmortar
    Item: Choice Scarf
    Nature: Modest
    Ability: Flame Body
    4 DEF/252 SP ATT/252 SPEED
    Moves: Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Focus Punch, HP(Grass)

    Muk
    Item: Choice Band
    Nature: Adament
    Ability: Sticky Hold
    252 HP/252 ATT/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Poison Jab, Brick Break, Ice Punch, Shadow Sneak

    Samurott
    Item: Life Orb
    Nature: Hardy
    Ability: Torrent
    252 SP ATT/252 SPEED/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Surf, Ice Beam, Grass Knot, Taunt

    I would just like feedback (which I feel is needed), and suggestions on improvement. Lairon/Probopass is a bad combination since they are both the same type so I would like something that could replace one. Muk is great for luring in those sweeping psychic types with Shadow Sneak, which has had me sweep a few OU teams since I have priority over them. All in all, just give me improvements, anything that can improve this team in any way shape or form. Thank you.
     
    dayne93 said:
    Lairon
    Item: Eviolite
    Nature: Impish
    Ability: Rock Head
    252 HP/252 DEF/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Stealth Rock, Head Smash, Toxic, Roar

    Probopass
    Item: Leftovers
    Nature: Calm
    Ability: Sturdy
    252 HP/252 SP DEF/4 DEF
    Moves: Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Earth Power, Volt Switch

    Absol
    Item: Leftovers
    Nature: Adament
    Ability: Super Luck
    152 HP/252 ATT/104 SPEED
    Moves: Swords Dance, Substitute, Sucker Punch, Superpower

    Magmortar
    Item: Choice Scarf
    Nature: Modest
    Ability: Flame Body
    4 DEF/252 SP ATT/252 SPEED
    Moves: Flamethrower, Thunderbolt, Focus Punch, HP(Grass)

    Muk
    Item: Choice Band
    Nature: Adament
    Ability: Sticky Hold
    252 HP/252 ATT/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Poison Jab, Brick Break, Ice Punch, Shadow Sneak

    Samurott
    Item: Life Orb
    Nature: Hardy
    Ability: Torrent
    252 SP ATT/252 SPEED/4 SP DEF
    Moves: Surf, Ice Beam, Grass Knot, Taunt

    I would just like feedback (which I feel is needed), and suggestions on improvement. Lairon/Probopass is a bad combination since they are both the same type so I would like something that could replace one. Muk is great for luring in those sweeping psychic types with Shadow Sneak, which has had me sweep a few OU teams since I have priority over them. All in all, just give me improvements, anything that can improve this team in any way shape or form. Thank you.
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    OK, here's my feedback:

    Lairon and Probopass together is bad, both have unfortunate 4x Ground/Fighting weakness so I recommend keeping one, not both.

    You also have a massive Water and Ground weakness, so you should change a few things around. Keep Magmortar and get rid of both Lairon and Probopass cos them along with Magmortar and Muk gives you 4 Pokemon weak to Ground meaning anything carrying Earthquake will literally cream you.

    Muk should also be replaced as Poison-types are bad offensively and defensively.

    Samurott is looking nice, although I recommend these movesets and Hardy is not one of the best natures competitive wise:

    Set #1 - Swords Dance
    Adamant nature
    Life Orb / Leftovers
    Torrent
    EVs: 112 HP, 252 Atk, 144 Sp. Def
    Moves: Swords Dance, Waterfall, Megahorn, Aqua Jet

    or...

    Set #2 - All-Out Attacker
    Modest nature
    Life Orb
    Torrent
    EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 4 Spd, 252 Sp. Def
    Moves: Hydro Pump or Surf, Ice Beam, Grass Knot, Taunt

    Since you have a massive Ground weakness, I'd recommend something with Levitate and the best contender for NU is Eelektross. Since you have a few Pokemon weak to Water, Eelektross can use Electric attacks and Grass Knot to counter Water-types.

    Here's some good movesets if you want to use Eelektross:

    Set #1 - Special Attacker
    Modest nature
    Life Orb / Leftovers
    Levitate
    EVs: 252 HP, 252 Sp. Atk, 4 Spd
    Moves: Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, U-turn or Acid Spray, Grass Knot

    or try this...

    Set #2 - Coil
    Careful nature
    Leftovers
    Levitate
    EVs: 252 HP, 4 Atk, 252 Spd
    Moves: Coil, Wild Charge, Return, Dragon Tail or Substitute

    You have too heavy of a weakness to Fighting. I've already suggested Eelektross to replace Lairon, now to replace your Probopass to cut down your major Fighting weakness I shall suggest a Psychic-type for you.

    One good contender for NU is Beheeyem, this alien-like creature. This thing can be a beast under Trick Room.

    Its recommended set:

    Set #1 - Trick Room + Nasty Plot
    Quiet nature
    Life Orb / Leftovers
    Synchronize
    EVs: 252 HP, 4 Def, 252 Sp. Atk
    Moves: Trick Room, Nasty Plot, Psychic, Thunderbolt or HP Fighting

    For a good defensive Psychic, Gothitelle is another good candidate for this tier.

    Movesets you can try with Gothitelle:

    Set #1 - Calm Mind
    Bold nature
    Leftovers
    Frisk
    EVs: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Sp. Def
    Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, HP Fighting, Dark Pulse or Rest

    Set #2 - Dual Screens
    Calm or Bold nature
    Light Clay
    Frisk
    EVs: 252 HP, 4 Def, 252 Sp. Def
    Moves: Reflect, Light Screen, Taunt, Thunder Wave or Toxic

    Set #3 - Defensive Trick Room
    Sassy or Relaxed nature
    Leftovers
    Frisk
    EVs: 252 HP, 4 Def, 252 Sp. Def
    Moves: Trick Room, Taunt, Toxic, Psychic

    When used correctly, Gothitelle can give great support to your team.

    Hope you go with what I suggest and see what other posters think.
     
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