VGC - Goin' for Glory

[dreyko]

Thundurus- Therian form
4 HP/252 Sp.Attk/252 Speed
Life orb
Volt Absorb
Timid

Protect
Thunderbolt
Grass Knot
Hidden Power (ice)

One of my heavy hitters, with excellent coverage. Hp Ice wrecks Gliscor and most dragons.

Whimsicott
252 HP/ 252 Def/ 4 Sp.Def
Prankster
Lagging Tail
Bold

Protect
Encore
Switcheroo
Dazzling Gleam

Really big wall that can cripple other Pokemon very very easily and can trap protect scouters and support Pokemon. Gleam is so that it is not taunt bait, plus it has excellent coverage.

Gengar
4 HP/ 252 Sp.Attk/ 252 Speed
Gengarite
Levitate-> Shadow Tag
Timid

Protect
Dazzling Gleam
Sludge Bomb
Shadow Ball

MegaGar with whimsicott is just insane synergy. Whimsicott can cripple other pokemon and make anything faster than gengar slower via switcheroo a lagging tail. Since the opposing pokemon cannot switch out gengar is free to wreak havoc.

Scizor
252 HP/ 252 Attk/ 4 Speed
Technician
Leftovers
Adamant

Bullet Punch
Protect
Pursuit
Brick Break

I have found screens to be uber annoying in doubles if pulled of successfully. Pursuit can trap ghosts and Latios/Lati@s(though i am not sure how much play they see in VGC any more). Priority is excellent in doubles as it can take down a threat rather easily.

Scrafty
252 HP/ 252 Attk/ 4 Def
Moxie
Roseli Berry
Adamant

Drain Punch
Detect
Fake Out
Crunch

Fake out the opponent while another Pokemon deals with the threat. Drain Punch is to recover HP and crunch is for coverage. The Roseli Berry lets it take a non-STAB dazzling gleam.

Vivillon
4 HP/ 252 SP.Attk/ 252 Speed
Compound Eyes
Focus Sash
Timid

Sleep Powder
Protect
Bug Buzz
Hurricane

Not set on this guy, but Viv is surprisingly fast with investment and hurricane and sleep powder always hits which is too good to pass up. Focus sash lets it continue to fight.

I could easily see Viv becoming a Quick Guard talonflame/Hawlucha though.

Thoughts on the team?? :)

 

[Keiran]

Is this meant for Smogon doubles or VGC '14? Both Whimsicott and Thundurus are banned in VGC currently. So the first thing you'll wanna do is replace those two, unfortunately. :C

Either Zapdos or Manectric would make a good replacement for Thundurus. Politoed is a good option to replace Whimsicott as it gives you much needed coverage and your new electric 'mon and both Vivillon/Scizor benefit from rain.

You'll also definitely wanna use Intimidate on Scrafty as it's a vastly superior ability in Doubles. Maybe an Assault Vest, too, as it allows you survive nukes like Char-Y's overheat. If you do go with AV, replace Detect with Stone Edge.

If you're not satisfied with Vivillon, you could try something like specs Gardevoir or scarfed Mamoswine/Salamence. It's not a bad team, just lacks a bit of coverage and power. If you're interested in more details on something I mentioned let me know. C:

 

[dreyko]

I was not aware that Whimsicott and Thundurus were banned :( are they still legal in smogon doubles??

The more i test Scrafty the more i think i want intimidate on it. I might re-breed one tomorrow, though moxie has been working pretty well.

would a Lum berry be good on scizor and is quick guard Talonflame viable?

 

[Keiran]

I was not aware that Whimsicott and Thundurus were banned :( are they still legal in smogon doubles??

Yes, I'm pretty sure the banlist is similar to OU Singles but don't quote me on that.

The more i test Scrafty the more i think i want intimidate on it. I might re-breed one tomorrow, though moxie has been working pretty well.

would a Lum berry be good on scizor and is quick guard Talonflame viable?

Yes, Lum Berry is a great item for Scizor. Sleeps and burns are everywhere. Though, if you use a Lum Berry I'd suggest replacing Pursuit with Swords Dance because with the ability to soak a burn/sleep you could possibly find openings in which to setup SD.

Quick Guard Talonflame is certainly viable. It's more useful for walling pranksters, imo, as quick guarding against attacks is a gamble.

 

[WingedDragon]

Which region are you going to Utah or WI?