Yet another sandstorm team..

[Tumalaz]

Ok, sandstorm teams are common in the metagame, but I always like tough-looking badass pokémon, so sandstorm is the way to go.

~Teambuilding Process~

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I wanted to make a team including my favorite Gen V pokémon, Excadrill.
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Excadrill really shines in Sandstorm-teams, so I need a streamer. Hippowdon is my choice, because the first ever shiny I caught was a Hippopotas. Hippowdon in the lead position it is!
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"What else do I like and works well in sandstorms?" I asked myself. I went for one of the coolest pokémon in my opinion, Steelix.
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I thought a little extra sandstreaming wouldn't hurt the team, so meet Tyranitar.
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I really, REALLY like Gliscor's dream world ability, and think Gliscor is pretty awesome, so I added him to the squad.
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Then, I added one of my pride and joy pokémon I have on my HeartGold: My Shiny, flawless Mamoswine.
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After testing a bit, I realised Steelix might win awesomeness contests, but that the OU metagame craps on him. I switched him out for Carracosta.
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After seeing my friend's Landorus solo a team, I decided I needed one. I got rid of Carracosta.
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I discovered Rain teams crapped all over me, unless I did the switching-out thing constantly. I also needed a special wall. I came on the idea of using someone who I fell in love with in my Black playthrough, the awesome Jellicent.
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~The Team In-Depth~

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Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Careful (+SpDef,-SpAtk)
EV's: 76 HP|252 Def|176 SpDef|4 Spe
Moveset: Stealth Rock|Roar|Earthquake|Slack Off

This guy needs to stream a sandstorm and set up rocks. I chose the nature + EV spread so he could also take some special hits, and outspeed opposing Hippowdown leads. Pretty important in my team, and quite happy about him.

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Excadrill@Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk,-SpAtk)
EV's: 4 HP|252 Atk|252 Spe
Moveset: Swords Dance|Earthquake|Rock Slide|X-scissor

The star of the team. Switch him in on the right time, Swords Dance once, sweep team. Basic Excadrill set.

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Landorus@Life Orb
Ability: Sand Power
Nature: Adamant (+Atk,-SpAtk)
EV's: 4 HP|252 Atk|252 Spe
Moveset: Swords Dance|Rock Polish|Earthquake|Stone Edge

Rock Polish for faster teams, Swords Dance for slower teams. I don't know why, but he has not been as successfull as I hoped. Bad EV's or item perhaps?

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Tyranitar@Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk,-SpAtk)
EV's: 4 HP|252 Atk|252 Spe
Moveset: Dragon Dance|Crunch|Earthquake|Stone Edge

Only here for streaming in case my Hippowdon dies, or for STAB Crunch. I use this guy sparingly, since most of the time Excadrill takes care of the sweeping.

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Gliscor@Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Nature: Jolly (+Spe,-SpAtk)
EV's: 80 HP|176 Def|252 SpDef
Moveset: Fling|Acrobatics|Earthquake|Facade

I soooo need to get rid of Facade. I chose the nature to outspeed other Gliscors without speed EV's and went for a bulky EV-spread. I'm in doubt what would be better, a toxic orb flinger, or opting for the Sand Veil ability and add Roost instead of Facade.

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Jellicent@Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold (+Def,-Atk)
EV's: 4 HP|252 Def|252 SpDef
Moveset: Toxic|Recover|Hydro Pump|Hidden Power (grass)

This guy saved my ass lots of times. He's basically used for spreading the poison and countering rain teams. I thought his SpDef was good enough, so I went for a Def-increasing nature. I do think that Hydro Pump misses to lot, but I don't know what's better, the extra power, or Surf, or Scald's burn chance?

So yeah, that's it. On a small note, I don't like Choice items, so if you plan on suggesting one, I probably won't use it.

Please comment, and thanks in advance!

 

[patrickcal]

First of all you have 5 EQs, you don't need that many. Take one off T-Tar as it doesn't get the STAB from it. I'd say replace it with Thunder or Fire punch - they both counter big threats to your team, Water, Grass and Ice. Also Landorus is pretty useless like that, it adds no extra type coverage, I would say get rid of it completely. I would add in a good special wall, Registeel would work very well ass it has high special defense and isn't affected by sandstorm damage.

 

[PlatinumDude]

The only changes I'd make to Jellicent is that its Special Defense EVs should be moved to HP. Since it's bulky, Scald > Hydro Pump. The occasional burn will help.