I’ve Hit Rank 1 in OU Dozens of Times. Here’s How.
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0:00 Intro
0:15 #1: Make "midground" plays
3:09 #2: Use good, non-public teams
4:27 #3: Avoid "hax" when possible
5:16 #4: Note how your opponent plays ahead vs behind
7:03 #5: Don't get tilted
7:39 Bonus Tip
8:51 Outro
If you want to talk with me, get your teams rated, or you want a replay reviewed, you can contact me on Smogon (username Pinkacross), on Discord (tag: "pinkacross"), or by my gmail beigelordpkmn@gmail.com. You can also message me if you see me online on Pokemon Showdown, I'm always either on my Pinkacross account or Pinkacross Alt.
Thank you to SDK04 for playing against me for that example game! The game was a setup to demonstrate the idea of midgrounds, and not an actual game.
Credits to Nintendo for the music and original designs of the Pokemon present in the video.
Something I'd like to clarify is that prediction IS NECESSARY SOMETIMES (especially when you're behind in a game). Mid-grounds will be a major part of your playing, but sometimes you will need to try to predict exactly what your opponent will do and punish it. Also, when making midgrounds sometimes you can't cover ALL options-- sometimes you just cover MOST of the likely possibilities. This is still almost always a better option than going for a hard read.
Reminds me of Blunder. Dude plays super risky lol
@@YankstaNZ only in showdown lives tho, in tournaments (and watching tournaments) he makes a lot of mid-ground plays
Sometimes predic is the move especially in a bad matchup
@@obiwancannoli1920liked that game where he clicked U-Turn like 20 times. Still one of my favourite games to watch
@@danyg5639what game is that? Sounds funny
Something that makes stall easier to climb that I don't see a lot of people mention is that a lot of players will just forfeit against you when they see stall
Interesting! Makes sense though lol
When I played gen 8 OU I had a bulky offense team that looked like the most stereotypical stall team and tons of people would forfeit as soon as they saw it
I do that lmao. The points you lose on forfeiting a possible 100 turn win against stall are offset by the 2-3 games you could play in the same time. If you have a good wr%, FFing against stall is the best option for both players
@@Ren-xl1sqlove how that’s meta
Yeah unless youre a youtuber who can make it content its not worth
One of the biggest challenges for me was trying not to overpredict my opponent early game. Now, I try to do the obvious options early game, and do some potential predictions mid/late game, but always try to do something that will gain me progress.
That's a solid strategy-- just hitting what's in front of you puts fear into your opponent too, making it easier to predict them later.
I was thinking about that second tip and I always thought that the Latias set could be far more hilarious if you added weakness policy so if you set up behind screens. In general, a surprise factor is truly important to have when climbing.
Weakness Policy would be less consistent but certainly more devastating when activated, it's a fun idea!
As someone who plays pokemon showdown for fun, one of my biggest pitfalls is point 5. On several occasions, I reached rank 500 or so in a bunch of ladders (most notably NatDex), yet I was pushed out, and i was trying to claw my way back but I just kept falling and falling because of my impatience, which resulted me to fall from 1660ish all the way down to 1299, and now i'm trying to get a reasonable ranking again, by keeping myself more calm, but even then, when you know that you should quit, you just can't, and you keep dropping and dropping, and sometimes you just need someone to tell you to stop, no matter how angry you are, so thanks for telling me to try and calm down
TLDR: I dropped 400 points of elo due to being unable to stop playing, so please just take a break if you are angry.
EDIT: It also does not help I was using HO to get to that point and switched to self-made offense, which is harder to play as well
Play ag. Easiest way to high ladder
lmfao cope
i used your grass spam rillaboom kartana team in gen 8 during kyurem post ban time and got to 1710 gen 8 ou and #27th , very thankful for your teams and RMTS please continue making videos too
I certainly will! Thank you for the support! :)
As a former top OU ladder player myself, this is an excellent list! The first point is especially important, and can also be thought of as “positioning over prediction.” As you said, too often bad/mediocre players rely on aggressive predicts that only cover a simple, usually obvious, choice from their opponent instead of jockeying for positioning and gradually building up their advantage state until they are well positioned for a critical blow.
These are great tips! And they also apply to other competitive games as well. Such as: Knowing your options/resources, putting yourself in your opponents shoes, playing unpredictable, and knowing when to make reads or hold a lead
This is really applicable even outside of PS. I see a lot of parallels with competitive Smash Bros, such as when to play safe/agressive, how to switch up the way you play your characters so people have a harder time knowing your plan/strategy, which characters are more/less forgiving and how much you will grow from playing them, and above all, keeping a level head and trying to cover several options with what you do (which is what I fail at the most). I think this is a good thing to watch even if you don't play comp pokemon.
I'm glad you found so much value in it! :D
Thank you for your content Pinkacross! I feel like I’m getting better and better by following the what you say. Yesterday I peaked at almost 1900, a better position than I have ever gotten on the ladder, and U feel like a lot of it came from applying the concepts I learned through your videos!
Thanks so much for the kind comment! I'm happy to hear I was able to help! :D
Glad to see how fast your channel has been growing ever since i saw your alomamola team on aim and jimothys channel, keep up the good work bro this content is really helpful
Thanks so much! The support has been truly amazing, I feel very grateful to have gotten such rapid growth!
Damn so many of these were so insightful. Like I've never thought about how playstyles change based on whether your opponent is ahead or behind. This knowledge will probably help me make much better reads now. Damn.
I'm so glad I was able to help. Good luck laddering! :D
Thank you for the vid!
Also:
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Tornadus-Therian (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Bleakwind Storm
- Heat Wave
- U-turn
- Focus Blast
Heatran @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 248 HP / 220 SpD / 40 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Kingambit @ Leftovers
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
Rillaboom (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Grassy Glide
Zamazenta @ Leftovers
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Defense
- Substitute
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for the submission!
Pinkacross ur a legend, i was already a strong builder/battler but my structures were always so messy and lead me to build bad balance teams.
Now after watching your videos I can happily say I was even told to apply got c/c on the ou offical forums! I can also happily say I am more comfertable building tons of more structures and breaking down which mon fits into which slot!
I used this knowledge to hit 1800+ in ou ladder,(more consistently then usual) get top 30 in the uu ladder and hit 1400+ in uubers(this is around top 40 iirc?)
I just took down notes on your videos talking about how to exactly build structures and it really worked out😂, considering i been doing comp since gen5 i was a bit embarrassed first(mainly was spamming balance and hyper offense, which made it hard for me to use something else), but having someone explain to you how you are meant to build certain archetypes is very helpful! I look foward to see more archetype break down videos from you!
Similar videos will certainly be coming! I'm so glad I was able to help you out, thanks for sharing! Reading this really made my day. :)
@@pinkacross2042 no problem, keep up the great work!
Great video. I think expanding on this with a video series devoted to games as examples each of these principles, particularly number 4, would be a great idea too.
Thank you, good input! I plan on elaborating further on #4 in a video of its own. :]
@@pinkacross2042 sweet
this is such a real video. i'm not an incredible player, and i haven't been playing much recently, but when i used to tryhard n shit, this stuff was very true. when you see players who are, like, making their tournament debut a lot of the time they're super solid players, but they constantly try to predict and a lot of the time its unnecessary. reading your opponent is a skill (sortof, imo its somewhat luck dependent and more useful in tours than ladder), but knowing the best midgrounds is really where pokemon skill is at. evaluating risk/reward of plays is also important and something that i'd like to improve at.
also, i feel like a lot of pokemon is just the teambuilding. a ton of games are won/lost just in the builder. especially in tournaments, prepping is super important and i feel like the person who preps more wins like 70% of the time. that shit is super time consuming tho and if you don't have the energy for it, its joever.
i tilt so fucking often lmao
I agree particularly about winning in the builder, that's my favorite way to win!
Great video! Responding to the last point, I think there's great knowledge to be gained from playing stall. For starters, a new player has little metagame knowledge, and stall teaches you what everything does. There's value in getting into the mid ladder even on a team that plays itself because you get experience with other people that know what they're doing instead of being trapped around 1100 because you don't have enough metagame knowledge to wield your Offense team.
True, stall can help a player learn what counters what and basic metagame knowledge. I'm speaking more about medium levels of play, but yes for lower play Stall can certainly teach patience, type resistance, and other important concepts.
Good informative video. Always love these.
Glad you enjoyed it! :]
So happy to have stumbled upon this channel. Very helpful already hit 1380 with using these tips. Here's my team
Garchomp @ Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 92 HP / 160 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Stone Edge
- Fire Fang
Grimmsnarl (M) @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
- Parting Shot
Blaziken @ Lum Berry
Ability: Speed Boost
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Knock Off
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball
- Yawn
- Slack Off
Corviknight @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Brave Bird
- U-turn
- Defog
- Roost
Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Bug Buzz
Note: i originally had a latios on this team im kind of on the fence at the moment but i know that this team is very support heavy
You should watch the teambuilding guide on this channel. Grimmsnarl and Skeledirge should basically never be alongside each other on any team.
I'm so glad I was able to help! Thank you for the submission! :]
@@madman4043 checked it out. never new priority was so important. I'll keep these in mind for future teambuilding
hey man you just earned a new subscriber! perfect amount of information in the video bruh
Thanks so much! :D
Very good video, great summary on how to get better for low/mid ladder level players.
Thanks for the comment! I've heard your name before, you're a prominent old gens player, correct?
Love your content and name/avatar Pinka!
Keep doing good work
Thanks so much! :)
Good stuff man, thank you very much for the video, will try to follow the tips closely
Glad you found it helpful! :D
these vids help a lot for me!!
Ribombee @ Mental Herb
Ability: Shield Dust
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 132 HP / 124 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Skill Swap
Porygon-Z @ Choice Specs
Ability: Download
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tri Attack
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Nasty Plot
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
Enamorus @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power
- Moonblast
- Mystical Fire
Raging Bolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt
this team is built around Porygon Z and one of its main problems is that its not that fast so I used Sticky Web Ribombee to help with that (herb is for Deoxys and skill swap is to force out contrary people) and also Balloon gold so things can't remove webs easily. Added Tusk for rapid spin and to deal with stuff like Steel types and then Enamorus and Bolt are mainly for things I needed resists for
I'm glad you like the videos! Also I love that PZ set, Download is so underrated! Thanks for the submission. :]
I recognize you from gen 8; I used a hail team of yours on the ladder before & it was fun. Very cool to see that you make content :)
Welcome to the channel! I'm glad you've enjoyed my teams! :]
Always a pleasure to stumble upon big name players on youtube! @@pinkacross2042
love your vids man. happy new year
Glad you like them! Happy new year to you as well! :D
Great video as usual, I've felt like I've been doing a lot better on ladder since I started watching your content, so thanks! This is a team I've used recently and gotten to about 1700 with:
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
Archaludon @ Leftovers
Ability: Stamina
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Flash Cannon
- Dragon Tail
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Grassy Glide
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Gouging Fire @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Morning Sun
Great Tusk @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 132 HP / 120 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Temper Flare
- Headlong Rush
- Knock Off
Kingambit @ Leftovers
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
I'm glad to hear my videos have been helping! Thanks for the team submission!
Thank you for the content pinka, i've been playing for quite a while now but it always helps to see videos like this that'll help me to go even further :)
i'll submit a team as well:
Queen Fruitora (Hydrapple) (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 244 HP / 48 Def / 40 SpA / 176 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Fickle Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
Alomomazos (Alomomola) (F) @ Red Card
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Impish Nature
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Acrobatics
- Wish
Treat Gusk (Great Tusk) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Mon Laferte (Skeledirge) (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 240 HP / 68 Def / 8 SpA / 176 SpD / 16 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball
- Slack Off
- Will-O-Wisp
Formerly Chuck's (Zapdos) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Static
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 204 HP / 152 Def / 152 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Roost
How to train your (Dragonite) (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
I'm glad the videos help! Thank you for the submission! :]
Long time lurker. Like your style man. Here's a team I had A LOT of fun with in nat dex
Mimikyu @ Iron Ball
Ability: Disguise
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Trick
- Curse
- Taunt
- Play Rough
Guaranteed to stop at least one win con. Baits ghost attacks
Lopunny-Mega @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
Happiness: 0
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Quick Attack
- Close Combat
- U-turn
Ghost switch in. Big fan of fake out quick attack
Glimmora @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Power Gem
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
- Mortal Spin
Consistently beats Dragonite that things EQ will save it after a boost. Pairs well with curse and fake out.
Garchomp @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 220 Def / 40 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Roar
- Spikes
Don't touch me. Dragon tail kept getting blocked by fairies.
Araquanid @ Waterium Z
Ability: Water Bubble
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Infestation
- Aqua Ring
- Sticky Web
- Dive
Popular mon now, but used to be secret weapon. 2 rounds of infestation + dive damage can hurt things that liquidation would not. Z moves don't always fit in but this works, either as immediate damage or a physdef boost.
Enamorus @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Mystical Fire
- Earth Power
- Superpower
They just know you're gonna be choice locked. Prefer tera fighting over stellar for the defense boosts and surprise factor.
Glad you're enjoying the videos! I don't play much natdex but this looks sick!
Pretty good video, I don't play OU but the advice in here is very solid for many different formats and games. As I watching this, I was thinking to myself "hey, this stuff about midground plays kind of reminds of decision making in card games and fighting games". Might hop into OU after you make that video on fixing up people's teams, there'll be something fun in there, I'm sure.
With regards to point 4, do you think there's a point where a format is too fast for your normal play suggestions for when you're behind to work? I've been playing a few doubles draft with my friends and I've been wondering if a format like doubles where a game is frequently decided within the first 10 ten turns has time for that. I've got a bulky offence team setup for this draft, had a hyper offence draft last time, that stuff about bulky offence being harder than hyper offence has me a bit worried, lol
In some cases, when you're REALLY behind, the only way to win is to hope your opponent screws up, and making 'desperate' plays is actually correct since you have no other chance. I don't have much experience with Doubles, but due to how short Doubles games are I'd say one mistake usually puts you pretty far back to the point where you do need to make a hard read. I've watched some Wolfe VGC videos and he usually only wins games that start poorly by making complete reads.
I think the hardest part of any gen for me is teambuilding and identifying team synergy, esp deciding EV spreads. I feel a little bad just verbatim copying some premade team especially because it makes you very predictable (as you mentioned) but it’s hard for me to tell what works in a given meta (especially since I haven’t really looked at competitive stuff since gen 6 lol). Anyway, this is a good video. The part about hax is definitely true since risk assessment is one of the most important skills for getting good at Pokémon imo. Moves like hydro pump are scary to use but it’s really about trying to position do you don’t NEED to rely on that to win the game. Sometimes it will just be the optimal move, but moves like hydro pump are ideal when you have enough tempo to just throw one out where if it hits you’ve gained more traction, and if it misses you’re not really hurting for it. Good stuff!!
Thank you for the kind comment! I'm so glad you found it helpful! :D
Thanks a ton for this insightful video Pinkacross! I like how you explained when to make what play . I've been trying to build my own team lately outside of webs and trick room (my usual comfort zone) and I wanted to try using Iron Crown so heres the team I'd like to submit
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 144 Atk / 108 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Headlong Rush
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
Iron Crown @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tachyon Cutter
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
- Psychic
Dragapult @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hex
- Draco Meteor
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Spe
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
Meowscarada @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Triple Axel
- Flower Trick
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- Sucker Punch
- Court Change
- U-turn
I'm so glad the video helped and thank you for the team submission!
this was super good info, thank you!
You're welcome! :D
I know you said rain was kinda bad but ive seen some pretty good results with this one!
Bill. (Pelipper) @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- Surf
- Roost
- U-turn
Skyarrow Bridge (Archaludon) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Stamina
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Electro Shot
- Body Press
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
WE BALL (Barraskewda) @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Close Combat
- Flip Turn
- Liquidation
Waking Walk (Walking Wake) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 12 HP / 244 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Steam
- Hurricane
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
Red Scyther (Scizor) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Technician
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Defog
- Knock Off
Zeus (Thundurus-Therian) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tera Blast
- Volt Switch
- Weather Ball
- Sludge Wave
Maybe rain isn't bad at all, perhaps I just haven't found the right combination yet! Thanks for the submission!
earned a sub with that video, very admirable thing to do is to break down such things for new players as myself
and also, here's my team :) (I built it with nothing particular in mind, just strong, OU mons whom I have in game and can build them + try to actually climb with them if I'll learn how to use it and just learn how others do)
Gouging Fire @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 88 HP / 168 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Heat Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Morning Sun
Zamazenta @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 100 HP / 252 Atk / 156 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Close Combat
- Heavy Slam
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 248 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 SpA
- Ruination
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast
- Healing Wish
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Meowscarada (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protean
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 0 SpA
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Triple Axel
I've seen people build mons like ghold and zama defensively since they're already strong by deafult, so surviving a crucial, additional hit might let me 2hko someone off-guard on the low ladder :)
(my goal is to get ultra ball tier in singles in scarlet game, or at least 1400 elo on the showdown ladder)
I'm happy to hear you liked the video! Thanks for the team submission as well, this looks like a very threatening team!
very informative video! thanks :)
here's my team:
Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
Gliscor (F) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Spikes
- U-turn
- Toxic
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Great Tusk @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Samurott-Hisui (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Razor Shell
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Slack Off
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the submission!
Details about the team are on the comments
Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Spikes
- Protect
Primarina @ Assault Vest
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Draining Kiss
- Flip Turn
- Moonblast
- Surf
Great Tusk @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
- Ice Spinner
- Headlong Rush
Kingambit @ Lum Berry
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
Walking Wake @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Steam
- Flamethrower
i tried making a balance-ish team since it is my favorite playstyle, but i have struggled in the ladder with it and i would love to know what the team is lacking or if it is just a skill issue on my end, my ladder peak was 1600 with an RMT i used
Scizor seemed like it fit nicely in the metagame since it resists rilla and dragonite's priorities and could hit back with bullet punch pretty hard, especially to fairy types like valiant, enamorus and hatterene. it has enough speed to outspeed max adamant speed gambit
then i tried to center the team around that by having a lot of pivot moves in gliscor, primarina and walking wake, apart from scizor himself.
Gliscor and primarina form a pretty nice defensive core, with gliscor taking physical hits and primarina taking special hits, while covering each other weaknesses pretty well, only weakness that isnt covered is grass, which is x4 resisted by gliscor so. Gliscor can setup spikes and soft check gouging fire, which is a problem for scizor, and primarina can tank amazingly and hit pretty hard as well, 2hko a lot of the metagame, it also checks volcarona amazingly, since it cant break through prim, even with giga drain.
Great tusk is the defacto spinner, i opted for knock off since the only other knock offer in my team was scizor, which felt unreliable.
Gambit has the role of late game sweeping and cleaning with the bonus of being a consistent ghold check, it also offers priority in case scizor dies.
With so many dragons running around, i wanted something that could deal with them, but also had enough speed to pivot back in case it needed, so i opted for scarf wake, a pretty odd choice. It still hits pretty hard and matches decently into sun teams.
If someone else that isnt pinkacross sees the team and wants to offer advice, i will gladly take it.
Also i made this team around a week ago but havent been able to test it much due to personal reasons, so some things i said can also be innacurate.
I like the team and i would like to know how to improve it and improve my skill as a player by knowing what i was doing wrong.
Thanks for reading
Thanks for the submission! This is very unique.
Very thorough description as well, thank you!
Learned about you through jimothy cool and have really enjoyed your vids! haven't really played as much showdown this generation as the team building has been way more volatile and I'm much worse at it but I decided to make a team earlier today and ended up with this
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Glare
- Tera Blast
- Taunt
Roaring Moon @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Acrobatics
- Knock Off
- Dragon Claw
- Iron Head
Ceruledge @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Shadow Sneak
- Bitter Blade
- X-Scissor
Glimmora @ Focus Sash
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Power Gem
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
Archaludon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Stamina
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Body Press
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Tail
- Flash Cannon
I got a few wins on ladder so I think it has some promise but I’d definitely needs some work. Really appreciate someone doing a critique on teams because I could certainly use it lol
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for the submission! :]
Hey pinka, i've always wanted to be able to build my own teams but didn't know how to get started. I've found your videos to be of great help and thus i've decided to give teambuilding a try.
I've always loved the grassy terrain mechanic so i would like to submit the first team ive made for this generation. Once again thanks for the content, looking forward to the next upload :)
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Electrode-Hisui @ Choice Specs
Ability: Static
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Chloroblast
- Giga Drain
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 208 SpD / 44 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
Mandibuzz @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 248 HP / 168 SpD / 92 Spe
Careful Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn
- Iron Defense
- Roost
I wanted to build around H-Electrode and decided to support it with Grassy Terrain. In grassy terrain, modest choice specs chloroblast hits most targets hard while still outspeeding alot of the OU metagame. The inclusion of wish pass alomomola is to provide means to keep electrode healthy so it can repeatedly click chloroblast.
Very creative! Thanks for the submission and the kind comment. :)
You have absolutely no idea how much it validated me to see stall all the way to the "easy" side of the difficulty chart. It drives me insane to see people on the ladder acting like they're god's gift to earth for stealing a team from highvoltage and changing one set. Like, come on-building the team is the hardest part of using stall and if you aren't even capable of that what can you actually do as a player
Yea I'm not supporting the "stall is hard" propaganda. >:] (It can be somewhat difficult to play bad MUs at a top level but that's the same with every playstyle...)
Congrats on 5k subs!
My team (I played around a little more, and made a few changes I really like):
Glimmora @ Focus Sash
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Power Gem
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Dragapult @ Leftovers
Ability: Infiltrator
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Darts
- Phantom Force
- Substitute
Rillaboom @ Terrain Extender
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 204 HP / 252 Atk / 52 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Drain Punch
Iron Treads @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Hawlucha's Dad (Hitmonlee) @ Grassy Seed
Ability: Unburden
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Stomping Tantrum
- Poison Jab
I've had fun with this team on the ladder, and I just like Glimmora and Gholdengo together, and I thought Hitmonlee would be fun, but I'm very interested to see your insight, as I'm still learning
Thank you! This team looks cool, I appreciate the submission!
Another team submission, the advice you gave me on the last one was really useful! Curious on your thoughts on this new team!
The focuses primarily on the core of Glowking + Kyurem. Has strong immmediate power in Specs Kyurem and Band Rilla. Decent defensive core in Moltres and Glowking, and hazard removal and rocks in Great Tusk. Kingambit is just reliable glue.
Rillaboom (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 52 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Knock Off
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
Kingambit (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
Slowking-Galar (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
Moltres @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 248 HP / 248 Def / 12 Spe
Bold Nature
- Flamethrower
- Scorching Sands
- U-turn
- Roost
Here are some replays of the team in action:
Vs Stall: replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2030962000?p2
Vs Aurora HO: replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2030958251?p2
Vs Rain: replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2026231921?p2
Vs BO replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9ou-2026213539?p2
Also regarding the rain replay, I am aware of the misplay. I should have preserved tera fairy for Kyurem, and just gotten chip with Rilla, as Kyruem would have been able to outspeed Kingdra and live CC with tera fairy.
Thanks for the submission! This looks pretty cool. My main concern is speed control, your fastest pokemon being Kyurem might create issues even with double priority-- perhaps Specs Pult over Kyurem could be worth looking into.
@@pinkacross2042 Thanks for the feedback! Curious, is T-Wave on Glowking not valid speed control? Additionally, I feel that Kyurem typing is so useful in this meta-game, especially with how Ice weak the tier is. Would running scarf over specs on Kyruem solve this issue or would that jeopardize my breaking power?
@@gregburden416 No, Twave on Glowking isn't valid speed control. The main point of speed control is so that setup pokemon and speedy, powerful breakers don't get out of hand-- imagine a Specs Iron Moth is clicking Fiery Dance against your team-- you want something that can outspeed, not something that relies upon living a move to THEN apply the crippling blow. Scarf on Kyurem WOULD help with the speed but I think it would make your team too weak. You do have 2 priority users so you can give this team a go and see if it keeps working well! You could also try Booster Speed on Tusk for a 1-time immediate speed pokemon.
Always fun to watch these! Love the tips!
Heres a team I built, please take a look!
Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
Samurott-Hisui (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Aqua Cutter
- Ceaseless Edge
- Flip Turn
- Sacred Sword
Slowking-Galar (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Temper Flare
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Spinner
Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Static
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 104 Def / 152 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost
- Volt Switch
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
Scizor (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 212 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for the submission!
My first attempt at making an OU team. I haven't played competitive since ORAS OU. I've been watching your videos religiously trying to learn. Love the content and amazing work! Any and all help with this team would be appreciated!
Gouging Fire @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Heat Crash
- Earthquake
- Morning Sun
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Keen Eye
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Roost
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
Iron Valiant @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shadow Ball
- Moonblast
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock
Primarina @ Assault Vest
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Flip Turn
- Moonblast
- Surf
- Psychic
Kingambit @ Air Balloon
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Kowtow Cleave
- Swords Dance
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Thanks so much for the kind comment and thanks for the submission! :)
it was hard to transition from gen 8 to 9 in strategy, because hard predicts were so beneficial in gen 8, and it was very easy to do it because everyone was the same. but now every mon has so much versatility and balance teams are blooming
Yea this generation is certainly more complicated than gen 8, it's been a difficult transition for a lot of players (me included).
Your videos have been a great help and I'm doing my best to adjust and frame this team to be keeping up and have been trying to find many alternatives, I've been thinking about going with a scarf or specs Goldhengo instead of Thunderus T and maybe trying Triple axle Meowscarada instead of Gambit, just to experiment. I've also struggled finding a solid defensive core but I find Galar slowking to be consistent but not well synergized with Heatran or AV hydraple.
Thundurus-Therian @ Life Orb
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Tera Blast
- Dark Pulse
- Volt Switch
Kingambit @ Lum Berry
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
Great Tusk @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 212 SpD / 40 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Taunt
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
Hydrapple @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 248 HP / 56 SpA / 192 SpD / 12 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
- Fickle Beam
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Surf
I would love some more pointers and some jabs.
I'm so happy to hear the videos have been helpful! Thanks for the submission! Your team here seems perhaps a bit too specially bulky. Perhaps try Physically Defensive Flame Body Heatran, that will probably synergize better with AV Hydrapple! :]
Great video as always ive improved a lot in my games since ive discovered this channel a week ago
this is the first team ive made by myself for OU instead of using sample teams is far from perfect but ive been having decent succes wit it
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Ice Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Chilly Reception
- Future Sight
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Band
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Flip Turn
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
Dragapult @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- U-turn
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 240 HP / 204 SpD / 64 Spe
Careful Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ice Fang
- Earthquake
- Protect
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 248 HP / 100 Def / 160 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Make It Rain
Great Tusk @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 SpD
Impish Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
I'm no expert, but the things on there that seem odd to me are SD gliscor and air balloon on bulky gholdhengo
I'm glad my videos have helped! Thanks for the submission! :]
@@user-wx6ms9rv2m i dont know if the gholdengo set is good or not but ofensive gliscor has proven to be one of the most succesful mons in the team dont sleep on sword dance gliscor guys
@@DANILAGI777I can see how SD on gliscor could be very good, but I think this set sacrifices too much utility. No hazards on gliscor is very strange
Really solid advice!
Glad you liked it!
Hi! Again, incredibly helpful video. I never thought about the mid-ground play concept, that is very helpful to think about. I think I usually only think of one likely thing my opponent is going to do, and then respond to that, rather than thinking through all of their plays. Also, I made this team after watching your team building videos, trying to make sure that I had all of the necessary parts of a team. Some things that I think are lacking are: I am still not sure that I understood and used guaranteed progress correctly, I think I may have too many choice items (although it hasn't been a problem yet while laddering), and I haven't done an analysis of my response to common meta threats. With that said, here's the team. Excited to hear all of your critiques!
Kingambit @ Black Glasses
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Bomb
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Spinner
- Headlong Rush
- Stealth Rock
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast
- Healing Wish
Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Blizzard
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Draco Meteor
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Wood Hammer
I'm glad you found the video helpful! This team looks quite solid, and I would say you CAN make guarenteed progress with this team. If you're not sure, just ask yourself: "can this team beat most stall teams?" I believe this team CAN beat most stall teams. Thank you for the submission!
Even as an old gen only OU player, I find these advices really helpful. Especially number 5...
Not tilting is so hard lol, I find it difficult to follow #5 as well
I always love these teambuilding advice viseos and I made a team that focuses on pivoting into the teams threats and setting up. I'd love to hear what I could do improve or do differently with this team or others in the future
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Scald
- Wish
- Protect
- Flip Turn
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Flower Trick
- U-turn
- Triple Axel
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 SpD
Impish Nature
- U-turn
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Spikes
Gouging Fire @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Morning Sun
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Mighty Cleave
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Comfey @ Leftovers
Ability: Triage
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 8 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draining Kiss
- Giga Drain
- Calm Mind
- Encore
This looks cool, thank you for the submission!
Just stumbled on the channel sometime last year and I’m enjoying the content! Here is a bulky offense sun team I made and will explain some sets in a comment.
Master Oogway (Torkoal) (M) @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 224 HP / 252 Def / 32 SpD
Bold Nature
- Lava Plume
- Yawn
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
Bruteroot (Venusaur) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Weather Ball
- Earth Power
- Growth
He’s Him (Walking Wake) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 12 Def / 244 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Steam
- Flamethrower
- Draco Meteor
- Flip Turn
Trenything (Gouging Fire) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Heat Crash
- Stone Edge
- Dragon Dance
Vulture (Mandibuzz) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn
- Roost
- Defog
Lil J Hut (Gastrodon-East) (M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Storm Drain
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 108 SpA / 148 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Weather Ball
- Recover
Timid Venusaur outspends all paradox mons at +1 besides Iron Boulder. Walking Wake is my main breaker. Gouging Fire with Tera grass has helped me vs rain and Ground types. Spdef Mandibuzz is great for a ghost resist and psychic spam plus extra hazard removal is nice. Lastly Gastrodon is there to help out against water types too and can Tera fairy vs strong Dracos if Mandibuzz gets too hurt
Gastrodon Sun is HEAT! Thanks for the submission and description!
thx Pinka, these vids helped me alot with teambuilding.
Here’s my submission.
Raging Bolt @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 56 HP / 140 Def / 252 SpA / 60 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderclap
- Discharge
Meowscarada @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- U-turn
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 248 HP / 156 Def / 104 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic
- Chilly Reception
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Roost
- Spikes
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 248 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind
Zamazenta @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 104 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Heavy Slam
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
For details, Glowking has 156 def EVs to avoid a 2HKO from 4 attacks Zama’s Crunch and I chose Tera Fighting since it allows the team to pivot around Darkrai without leaving me weak to Sludge Bomb like Tera Fairy. I chose Raging Bolt since I needed another pivot and a bulky fire/water resist with Electric Sucker Punch. Also it just synergizes well with Meow and Zama.
I'm so glad you've found my videos helpful! Thank you for the team submission!
This is the first team i made and is the one i been playing with, hope its not too ass. Love your vids btw
Thanks so much! This team looks cool, I appreciate the submission!
just started watching you and all these vids lately have been really helping out! heres my team:
Meowscarada (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- U-turn
Gliscor (F) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 SpD
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
Skeledirge (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Hex
- Will-O-Wisp
- Slack Off
Darkrai @ Wise Glasses
Ability: Bad Dreams
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
Toxapex (F) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 64 Def / 192 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Surf
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
- Recover
Skarmory (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Whirlwind
further explanation will be in the replies
this team started off with meow and gliscor because i believe that these two are really strong in the current format. after meows buff with gaining triple axel, nothing can wall this guy. with flower tricks guaranteed crit, knock off and triple axel, meow puts alot of offensive pressure on most of this formats threats. with its sheer power and choice band, it acts as the physical wallbreaker for this team. gliscor has always been a very powerful spike lead with poison heal and very respectable physical bulk that walls lots of threats in the format such as iron boulder, gouging fire, etc. ive added knock off since gliscor lost roost and more knock off support never hurts so i dont have to make aggressive predicts because you can never go wrong with knocking off an opponents item.
after those two, i knew i was gonna go with a balance team and was probably gonna go with hazard stack. im gonna need a special wallbreaker and i originally had raging bolt in this slot. but after some testing the team felt really slow, so i replaced it with darkrai. im running wise glasses because people always assume darkrai is choiced, so switching moves to surprise opponents is really helpful. darkrai is also much faster than raging bolt so this solves that issue
since i knew i was gonna go with hazard stack and with 2 of my team members being weak to ice, i felt skeledirge to be another obvious choice. fire ghost is very useful here as it resists ice as well as acts as a spinblocker to things like excadrill and great tusk. i went with skeledirge instead of the more popular gholdengo because i felt like i needed a better defensive backbone here as well as an unaware pokemon due to the sheer amount of set up pokemon now such as serperior and the aforementioned ice resist so i dont get swept by things like kyurem. tera fairy is really nice against great tusk to further wall them and helps with just removing weaknesses such as against gliscor or primarina.
this team was really weak specially and id really like another ice resist. since i already had a grass and a fire type, adding a water type would really help defensively. toxapex felt like a great answer with its water and poison type to wall fairy types as well. i didnt opt for assault vest as i wanted to have haze so i didnt always have to rely on skeledirge for unaware and i also feared stored power. i also wanted to run toxic spikes to combo well with the hazard stack idea of this team and skeledirges hex.
the final member ive added is skarmory to better round out the team. skarmory is one of the best hazard setters and ive opted for rocks instead of spikes here since i already had spikes on gliscor. skarmory helps wall fairy types and adds a ground immunity to help out in situations against ground types when i have skeledirge in. it also isnt weak to ice which really helps out the team. i run the standard iron defense body press here but ive opted for whirlwind as people dont really expect it and try to set up on skarm. it also helps rack up damage with all the hazards we're setting up with this team.
thats it! really hoping for some feedback on this and appreciate the videos you've been pumping out lately! keep up the good work man
Thank you for the team and the description! This looks sick! I appreciate the kind comment as well. :]
These videos are always super helpful. I think the aspect I struggle with most, however, is getting a functional team. I prefer playing Balance/Bulky Offence, where I have a mix of offensive and defensive mons, because that allows me to adapt to most different playstyles.
Here's my latest attempt at teambuilding. Going to leave an overview as a reply.
Raging Bolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 92 HP / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Weather Ball
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
Hatterene (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
- Psyshock
- Nuzzle
Meowscarada @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- U-turn
Archaludon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Stamina
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Body Press
- Dragon Tail
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Tera Blast
- U-turn
The main core of this team is Raging Bolt + Slowking-Galar. As you can probably see, the idea is to set up snow with Chilly Reception, and then use Weather Ball to lure in ground types and demolish them (I find that few people expect Weather Ball on a team that doesn't seem weather-specific). I have just enough speed on Raging Bolt to outrun an uninvested Gliscor, so if that's their only ground type, I can afford to Calm Mind on the switch. If my team does get chosen, this is the main part I wouldn't want to change.
From there I added Hatterene as a form of hazard control, speed control, and a possibly dangerous sweeper. I've seen a lot of success using Hatterene, so I didn't hesitate to add it. After that I needed something fast, preferably a physical attacker, so I went for Meowscarada because I wanted to try out Triple Axel on it.
After that it got a bit messy. I wanted a steel type, so I went for Archaludon (partially new toy syndrome) and then realised I had no ground/electric immunity. I also needed immediate power. So I filled up that role with a Banded Landorus-T.
The second half of the team is definitely entirely changeable, but I don't really know what to do with it. My team has some level of success, but it doesn't feel like it's performing as well as it could be, and that's holding me back/
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Fingers crossed I get picked!
I'm glad the video helped! I have lots of videos on teambuilding, if you're struggling with that I highly recommend checking them out. Thanks for the submission!
Here's my attempt at team building .Details in replies
Weavile @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Whirlwind
Skarmory (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 Spe
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Spikes
- Roost
Slowking-Galar @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
- Chilly Reception
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Temper Flare
- Rapid Spin
- Knock Off
Raging Bolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderclap
cool that you’re willing to rate some teams too! i haven’t played in a while but this did a lot when i came back recently.
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Ninetales-Alola @ Light Clay
Ability: Snow Warning
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 232 HP / 40 Def / 4 SpD / 232 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freeze-Dry
- Aurora Veil
- Encore
- Hypnosis
Blaziken @ Choice Band
Ability: Speed Boost
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Brave Bird
Slowbro @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Body Press
- Future Sight
- Slack Off
Excadrill @ Leftovers
Ability: Mold Breaker
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Darkrai @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Bad Dreams
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam
- Will-O-Wisp
Thanks for the submission! :D
This video is actually super nice for mid level players trying to climb ladder in basically any tier which is really nice! Tip 3 especially is really important since you have to take into consideration at all times that this is a heavily luck based game, and instead of blaming the game, you should play in a way that guarantees certain situations and win cons. I think it would be interesting to see more videos along these lines, and the idea of reviewing viewer submitted teams is really cool so I decided I might as well share one of my own.
This is a team I made shortly after the second DLC and while I think it's solid, I think it definitely needs work so I would like to see what you might change about it. The main thing I'm worried about is enamorus feeling tacked on, and if it would be better to run a more traditional special kyurem set, so I'm curious to see what you think if you are willing to check it out. Thanks!
2ThingsINeverSeen (Kyurem) @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Icicle Spear
- Scale Shot
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
Ninetales-Alola @ Light Clay
Ability: Snow Warning
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 140 HP / 116 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Aurora Veil
- Encore
- Moonblast
- Freeze-Dry
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- High Horsepower
- U-turn
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Mystical Fire
- Tera Blast
Great Tusk @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- High Horsepower
- Knock Off
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
I wanted to try out a snow team since I feel like snow has been getting better and better as an archetype recently, plus A9 is a pretty good lead, and sub kyurem behind screens or in snow or both does pretty well against certain would-be checks.
Thank you for the comment and team submission! Aveil Tales + Kyurem is sick!
This is really good information. I've been playing since gen 6 although not very seriously, but I haven't played much recently. I might start playing again soon with this info in mind so I can maybe get to mid ladder lol.
I'll submit a team if you are still accepting. I'm not super good at it, but why not?
Pelipper (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Drizzle
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Roost
Basculegion-F @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Adaptability
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shadow Ball
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Floatzel (M) @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wave Crash
- Ice Spinner
- Crunch
- Brick Break
Samurott-Hisui (M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Aqua Cutter
- Ceaseless Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Sacred Sword
Kingambit @ Assault Vest
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Low Kick
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
Meowscarada @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Spikes
- Flower Trick
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
Thanks for the submission! This looks cool!
Great Video, I found it very informative and I love the style.
Just one question.
Do you believe there is an inverse relation between how easy it is to play with a certain team style, vs how easy it is to build it? For example, would you say that it is very easy to play with stall, but hard to build, or that it is very hard to play with offense but easy to build?
The idea behind this is that on some playstyles, you already thought about the scenarios on the teambuilder and you play accordingly, repetitively, while other playstyles don't have a "guide" for how you should play in each scenario, and multiple reasonable plays are possible.
I'd say the relationship between ease of building vs ease of playing is pretty much unrelated. The easiest playstyle to build is probably Hyper Offense, which is also one of the easiest to play. Stall, as you said, can be quite difficult to build well, but is very easy to play.
Made this team following your anti stall vid, used your Valiant and Glowking sets alongside some common but proven effective sets for the rest, only real major flaw of the team I feel is the lack of priority which is why I had raging bolt in place of tusk for a while, but I found it too easily countered by ground types. Would def love some feedback though.
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Ice Beam
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
Corviknight @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- U-turn
- Brave Bird
Iron Valiant @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Moonblast
- Thunderbolt
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Razor Shell
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
Dragapult @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Great Tusk @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Ice Spinner
Thank you in advance if you read this. Hope you have a good one!
Thanks for the submission and description, I hope you have a good one as well!
Love how informative ur videos are, also here’s a team I’d like u to review if u can
Indeedee @ Terrain Extender
Ability: Psychic Surge
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Expanding Force
- Dazzling Gleam
- Encore
- Hyper Voice
Deoxys-Speed @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Expanding Force
- Superpower
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Hatterene @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe
Bold Nature
- Psyshock
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
- Calm Mind
Great Tusk @ Eject Pack
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Gouging Fire @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast
- Healing Wish
It’s a pretty fun HO team but I feel like I don’t abuse the psychic terrain as much as I should?
I'm glad you're liking the videos! Thanks for the submission! :]
Team! all of it is pretty basic, i used the premade teams but changed some of them up a bit.
Great Tusk @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ice Spinner
- Headlong Rush
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
i love zammy so much
Zamazenta @ Choice Band
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
Weavile @ Wide Lens
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Poison Jab
- Triple Axel
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Ogerpon-Wellspring (F) @ Wellspring Mask
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Play Rough
- Spiky Shield
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will-O-Wisp
- Shadow Ball
Thanks for the submission!
Pretty useful tips 👍
Weavile @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Low Kick
- Ice Shard
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Roost
- Spikes
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 84 HP / 180 Def / 244 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Wish
- Protect
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 212 SpD / 40 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
Dragapult @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Thank you for the comment and the team submission!
So I was messing around with the new mons and created this HO team with an offensive core of neck, serp and volc. I have 0 experience with teambuilding so I would appreciate some pointers. Thanks!
Kyurem @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Scale Shot
- Icicle Spear
- Iron Head
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Ability: Own Tempo
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Sticky Web
- Stone Axe
- Spore
- Healing Wish
Raging Bolt @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderclap
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Tera Blast
- Substitute
- Glare
Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Mighty Cleave
Very impressive, this actually looks really nice! Thank you for the submission!
Really great video! I’ve always played a lot of Pokémon Showdown, but it wasn’t until this Gen that I’ve wanted to really push for high rankings. Your videos have helped out a lot and I appreciate it. I would also like to make a team submission. I’ll have a comment below kinda explaining my thought process.
Meowscarada (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flower Trick
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Kyurem @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast
- Healing Wish
Skarmory (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Roost
- Spikes
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 Spe
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Primarina (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 64 SpA / 192 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 20 Spe
- Moonblast
- Surf
- Draining Kiss
- Flip Turn
My goal when making this team was to simply make a solid balance team. Meowscarada has been my favorite Mon to use on balance this generation, so I started there with a basic boots 4 attacks set. Meowscarada’s main role is to apply pressure and for switch ins into things like Skarmory, Corviknight, or whatever their physical wall may be. I mostly find it using U Turn to bring in Kyreum. I personally believe Kyreum to be the best nuke in the tier right now, so I decided to go straight up choice specs. I have found that these two with the addition of Enamorous apply a crazy amount of offensive pressure. So next, I wanted hazards. That way for the mons I may struggle with, they would have to fear spikes. Iron boulder was a huge threat, so I decided I’d use iron press skarm with rocky helmet. It also helped with rillaboom, gliscor, dragonite, and weavile. I paired skarm with great tusk mostly to have an electric immunity and a spinner. 40 speed Evs on tusk is to always outspeed Kingambit. Lastly, I noticed a major Kyreum weakness, so I went with Primarina. I know it’s weak to freeze dry, but honestly I’m not sure how to deal with Kyreum, this was the best I knew to do lol. It also gives me some more switch initiative and is a solid check to special dragapult and can eat a hit from non EQ Gouging fire.
I'm so glad the video helped! Thank you for the team submission and description!
Feel like I came into smogon singles at the right time, you're channel has been so helpful. Team details are below:
Cobalion @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Volt Switch
Walking Wake @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Surf
- Draco Meteor
- Knock Off
- Flip Turn
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Spikes
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Ruination
Dragapult @ Light Clay
Ability: Cursed Body
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Curse
- Dragon Tail
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- Sucker Punch
- Court Change
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Ice Beam
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
I'm so glad the channel has been helpful! Thanks for the submission!
Great video! Have you played any draft? Feel like you would be insane at it with your ability to build teams and mindset
I've never played any draft but I may branch out in the future! I appreciate the vote of confidence! :)
Hey pinkacross, do you think youll have a video explaining how to make other team styles like your "how 2 hyper offense" video? That was definitely my favorite vid youve made so far and i feel bad that i have mostly been playing HO since then lmao
Certainly, similar videos of that style will be coming!
@@pinkacross2042 woop woop thanks!
Interesting video pink. This is a team that i play with that is consisting of lots of boring good mons. However, only dragapult is non-conventional as it runs choice band with will-o-wisp.
I really hope you can give me insights of my team especially any weak holes that this team is susceptible to.
Team:
Dragapult @ Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Darts
- Tera Blast
- U-turn
- Will-O-Wisp
Cinderace @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- High Jump Kick
- U-turn
- Court Change
Corviknight @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Mirror Armor
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 244 HP / 216 Def / 48 SpD
Impish Nature
- Brave Bird
- Body Press
- U-turn
- Roost
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Primarina @ Assault Vest
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 SpA
Modest Nature
- Surf
- Draining Kiss
- Psychic Noise
- Flip Turn
Kingambit @ Black Glasses
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
Thanks for the submission!
Epic vid as usual
Heres my submission
Kyurem @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Ice Beam
- Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Scale Shot
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Sludge Bomb
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Thunder Wave
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Ruination
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Roost
- Spikes
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 188 SpD / 28 Spe
Bold Nature
- Substitute
- Torch Song
- Shadow Ball
- Slack Off
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 144 HP / 252 Atk / 112 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Roost
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the submission!
Dragapult (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Infiltrator
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Shadow Ball
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Primarina (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Surf
- Moonblast
Glimmora @ Focus Sash
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Energy Ball
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Mighty Cleave
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 232 Atk / 24 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Substitute
- Earthquake
- Smack Down
- Grass Knot
Kingambit (M) @ Black Glasses
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
Thanks for the submission!
Great video!
My team
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 152 HP / 124 Atk / 124 Def / 104 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Earthquake
- Smack Down
- Bulk Up
Zapdos @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Static
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Discharge
- Heat Wave
- Hurricane
- Roost
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Imposter
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform
Incineroar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Will-O-Wisp
- Fire Punch
Latios @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Luster Purge
- Aura Sphere
- Trick
Corviknight @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 204 HP / 252 SpD / 52 Spe
Careful Nature
- Bulk Up
- Power Trip
- Agility
- Roost
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the submission!
2:03 I-I've never felt so personally called out by a youtube video before. I've never really thought about trying to cover multiple options, only ever just thinking about the next punish I could try. Explains why I put myself in such terrible situations all the time, I've been thinking about it all wrong.
Raging Bolt @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderclap
- Thunderbolt
- Calm Mind
Greninja-Bond (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Battle Bond
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
Metagross @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Agility
- Knock Off
- Meteor Mash
- Psychic Fangs
Grimmsnarl (M) @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
Kingambit @ Black Glasses
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
- Tera Blast
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Glare
- Substitute
- Leaf Storm
- Tera Blast
Constantly trying to punish is a mistake a TON of players make, you're not alone! Thanks for the submission! :]
Great Vid! I always learn a lot from your videos. Here's a team that would be cool to be rated
Garchomp @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 196 Atk / 144 Def / 60 SpA / 108 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Spikes
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Def / 4 SpA / 152 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Volt Switch
- Protect
- Hydro Pump
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 136 HP / 116 Def / 88 SpA / 168 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Protect
- Earth Power
- Taunt
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 84 HP / 252 SpA / 172 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Focus Blast
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Recover
Great Tusk @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Megahorn
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
Glad you enjoyed the video! This team looks cool, thanks for the submission!
Magnezone @ Custap Berry
Ability: Magnet Pull
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Def / 80 SpA / 176 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Endure
mcdonalds dropout (Weavile) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Triple Axel
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
(arceus-flying) (Heatran) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
- Will-O-Wisp
tuskity tuskity (Great Tusk) @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ice Spinner
- Headlong Rush
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
honest gambit (Raging Bolt) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderclap
- Volt Switch
- Draco Meteor
- Calm Mind
winston overwatch (Rillaboom) @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Knock Off
my gf told me weavile was a shitmon in the current metagame so i had to develop some grade a team to give my man some love (plus 1 billion priority users so it is completely impossible to choke with this team)
Thanks for the submission! Weavile is certainly good right now!
DualScreensBulkyOffense,this is a team i used to use,have fun! I even used mega banette once in here lol
Grimmsnarl @ Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Atk / 242 SpD
Careful Nature
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Parting Shot
- Spirit Break
Hatterene @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
Dondozo @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Wave Crash
- Body Press
- Yawn
- Curse
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 Spe
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Roost
- Spikes
Heatran @ Air Balloon
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Toxic
- Protect
Ceruledge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 12 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bitter Blade
- Shadow Sneak
- Bulk Up
- Taunt
This looks cool, thanks for the submission!
@pinkacross2042 Also whoops,I forgot the Tera.=)
Great video! Even though I only play pokemmo and showdown once in a while this is going to help me get better. I might give Pokémon’s newer generations a shot…but the kits are a bit too overloaded for me.
I'm glad you liked it! Yea power creep has been significant, I can definitely understand sticking to older generations.
This video is pure gold, I sit around 1700s in both OU and Nat Dex, and something i've noticed is 1500-1600 is kinda hard due to people there making a lot of hard reads or playing really aggressively (and also sometimes using weird sets) making them harder to predict. Once i hit 1700s or close to 1800s i feel like people are easier to predict lol. Anyways here's my submission :)
Torkoal @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 12 Def / 248 SpD
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Overheat
- Rapid Spin
- Yawn
Leafeon @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Solar Blade
- Knock Off
- Tera Blast
Hatterene @ Eject Button
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 68 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Draining Kiss
- Mystical Fire
- Healing Wish
Walking Wake @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Steam
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Flamethrower
Roaring Moon @ Choice Band
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 36 HP / 220 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
Kingambit @ Lum Berry
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
This is the case in every game ever. If you’re a good player, the higher you get the easier the games are (besides the low ranks) because people play the game correctly and the same as you. So they’re easier to read. And the climb to get there is very difficult without adapting your playstyle to fit the rank. When I was 1400-1550 people were playing extremely aggressive to try and hit leaderboard (1630) at the time, while people in the low 1600s played extremely safe to try and stay on the leaderboard. But once I hit 1730-1900 people played normal, like themselves and their team. My peak was 1823 in NatDex gen 8 which was good enough for 7th at the time.
Thank you for the kind comment and the team submission! :)
I usually build more ho teams so I’m not really sure how to build good defensive cores but basically the strategy with this team is to win the hazard war with skarm + tusk and than try and wear them down so iron boulder can come in and clean up the end game
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Close Combat
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Primarina @ Assault Vest
Ability: Liquid Voice
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Alluring Voice
- Draining Kiss
- Flip Turn
- Ice Beam
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Mighty Cleave
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Skarmory @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Roost
- Spikes
Scizor @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Close Combat
- Tera Blast
Meowscarada @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- U-turn
- Flower Trick
Thanks for the submission!
Common pinkacross w vid
Thanks! :]
Hi! I took your advice for teambuilding in a new meta of "If you feel like throwing an Alolan Ninetales and five new pokemon on a team, go for it" and slowly rotated pokemon out until I ended up with something resembling this team. I then decided to remove Alolan Ninetales and, with a little messing around, arrived at this.
Darkrai @ Life Orb
Ability: Bad Dreams
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
Dragonite @ Choice Band
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Outrage
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Iron Crown @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Tachyon Cutter
- Focus Blast
- Volt Switch
Raging Bolt @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Tera Blast
Excadrill @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Mold Breaker
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Ting-Lu @ Leftovers
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Ruination
Very cool, thanks for the submission!
Hello! This is a hyper offense team built around scizor with which I lately have had a lot of success (I have reached1500 for the first time). Scizor acts like an alternative priority revenge killer who also serves a lot of raw power in the form of stab u-turns and close combats. Then I added scarf walking wake for speed control and for the quadruple fire resistance, next, I slapped in volcarona and serperior, two powerfull sweepers that closed the grass water fire triangle. Finally, I added glimmora for the hazard lead and as a soft check to skeledirge, and Iron boulder, who's another check to fire types (who counter both volcarona, serperior and scizor) but also flying types that resist both u-turn from scizor and leaf storm.
Here's the team! Ty for reading all of that,
Glimmora (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Toxic Debris
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Energy Ball
Serperior (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Tera Blast
- Substitute
- Glare
Volcarona (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
Walking Wake @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Hydro Pump
- Flamethrower
- Flip Turn
Scizor (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Close Combat
- Thief
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Mighty Cleave
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
I also wanted to thank you for all your videos and tips, without them, I wouldn't have reached 1500!
I'm so happy to hear that the videos have helped you! Thank you for the team submission. :]
Just wondering. But do you also cover the National Dex format by any chance? Cuz yeah as much as I’m okay with dexit, I just really like National Dex too.
At the moment I do not, but I may branch out in the future!
hey, just started competitive recently and I decided to try my hand at teambuilding with the indigo disk dlc dropping so this is basically my first team and also wanted to have some fun w sun. My idea was to make a great tusk lead that reliably beats ribombee and a-ninetales leads by spinning once then brickbreaking/headlong rushing. Other EVs were thrown together to face off against top threats PRE indigo disk though, so i admit its an oversight on my part. Enam and slowbro feel like they could be doing more most games(kept them because i felt i needed special walls) and im not sure if its a me problem there or I could have better options instead. Long excuse for skill issue aside, heres my team
Great Tusk @ Booster Energy
Ability: Protosynthesis
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 48 Atk / 44 Def / 76 SpD / 88 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Rapid Spin
- Brick Break
- Ice Spinner
Torkoal (F) @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Yawn
- Lava Plume
- Rapid Spin
Walking Wake @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 12 HP / 244 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Steam
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Flip Turn
Gouging Fire @ Loaded Dice
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 140 HP / 168 Atk / 116 Def / 84 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Morning Sun
- Heat Crash
- Scale Shot
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Thunder Wave
- Future Sight
- Weather Ball
- Chilly Reception
Enamorus-Therian @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Overcoat
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 152 HP / 252 SpA / 68 SpD / 36 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Draining Kiss
- Weather Ball
- Calm Mind
This looks cool, thanks for the submission and description!
I haven’t played too much since all the recent additions to gen9 ou but here is the team I used that seemed pretty good beforehand.
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Ice Spinner
- Roost
Cinderace @ Choice Band
Ability: Libero
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pyro Ball
- U-turn
- High Jump Kick
- Iron Head
Slowking-Galar @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Future Sight
- Chilly Reception
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunder Wave
Greninja-Bond (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Battle Bond
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Surf
- Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Water Shuriken
Corviknight @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Body Press
- Defog
- U-turn
- Roost
Garganacl @ Leftovers
Ability: Purifying Salt
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Recover
- Body Press
- Earthquake
- Salt Cure
Thanks for the submission!
I have a couple questions
Wouldnt you just lose if that garg was curse?
Second question: let’s say i had a weavile out against an iron valiant. Triple into shard kills, its 6-6, i have a glowking so the knock is obvious but i also have a skarm but i would lose alpt of value if it lost its helmet. Would you risk staying in?
First question: Probably, yea-- these teams were just dummy teams created for this situation, they weren't built to be used on ladder.
Second question: No, I would not stay in. People don't usually make hard reads that could lead to a pokemon dying early in the game.
@@pinkacross2042 that’s what i thought aswell but im mid ladder so ive never seen a val not use knock. All good tho, keep up the great work.
I've been fumbling around the 1400s with this sticky web team I made and I would love for you to improve it! I really wanted to use Thundurus Therian on a team because its so strong and a sticky web team seemed like the best way to do it. Also, tera fighting on Lando is for the Kingambit matchup so if that looks wierd, that's why that is there. This is the first sticky web team I've ever made and I would love to know how to properly build them.
Ribombee @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Skill Swap
Thundurus-Therian @ Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Tera Blast
- Volt Switch
- Focus Blast
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Gholdengo @ Air Balloon
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hex
- Thunder Wave
- Recover
- Nasty Plot
Weavile @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
Landorus-Therian @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge
- Grass Knot
Thanks for the submission! I'd recommend checking out my how to build HO video, I go over building a webs team as an example! czcams.com/video/bfEUaNM5jW4/video.html
Coming from joey great video, hope for following success
Thank you! :D
Hey Pinkacross, here's the team I'm putting up for submission:
Rillaboom (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- U-turn
- Knock Off
Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 212 SpD / 40 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Magma Storm
- Earth Power
- Taunt
- Stealth Rock
Raging Bolt @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 64 HP / 28 Def / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt
Kingambit (F) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
Great Tusk @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 240 HP / 16 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up
- Headlong Rush
- Ice Spinner
- Rapid Spin
Skarmory (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Roost
- Spikes
If this submission doesn't make it into the video, do you mind replying to this comment with your critiques and suggested edits? Thank you and keep up the great showdown content
Thanks for the submission, and I'm glad you're enjoying the content! My main concern is that this team is very slow. Have you considered Dragapult over Raging Bolt? Your team has plenty of priority, an HDB Dual Status Hex Darts Pult would help with that and it works very well on hazard stack.
Do you think maybe you could do a video summarizing the team styles? I think everyone knows what stall is, but the difference between hyper offense and normal offense? What exactly balance looks like? The difference between balance and bulky? An example team of each type (if that isn't too much work) would probably also help illustrate the differences
Certainly, a video like this will be coming!
Somehow the algorithm knew i was struggling to get out of the 1500s so and sent me here. I've been trying to figure how to progress further on the ladder and this has really helped! Been playing for a long time and seeing stuff like this helps. Definitely got a subscribe from me. Keep doing what you're doing and thank you for your effort to help us all!
Thanks so much for the kind comment! I'm glad this video found you at the right time, and good luck climbing the ladder! :D
Recently got back into playing Pokemon particularly ADV OU
I enjoy making teams altho I‘d say I am a mid level player at best right now.
This is a team I just threw together quickly on mobile
I have more on PC
Celebi @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 76 SpA / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Giga Drain
- Heal Bell
- Baton Pass
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Keen Eye
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Drill Peck
- Spikes
- Roar
- Protect
Suicune @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 104 SpA / 152 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Soft-Boiled
- Wish
Jirachi @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 2 Atk / 30 SpA
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Fire Punch
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Claydol @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Atk / 32 SpA / 8 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Psychic
- Explosion
I don't currently play ADV OU, but from what I've seen this team looks solid.
Thank you very much
You're welcome! :D
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Protect
- Spikes
- Toxic
- Earthquake
Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Protect
Dondozo @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Liquidation
- Body Press
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Blissey @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Natural Cure
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Shadow Ball
Slowking-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Slack Off
- Toxic
- Future Sight
- Focus Blast
Corviknight @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- U-turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
Sorry I play stall. I do play balance in nat dex ou, but it is because there are way more chances there for people to react wrongly to my defensive Pokémon. Hence I can punish them with very strong offense.
It is also worth noting that it is easier to punish misplays in nat dex ou as the power level is higher.
Thanks for the submission!
I enjoyed the video
Iron Boulder @ Booster Energy
Ability: Quark Drive
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Mighty Cleave
- Psycho Cut
- Sacred Sword
- Swords Dance
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Claw
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fiery Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Giga Drain
- Quiver Dance
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 44 HP / 212 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Ice Beam
- Luster Purge
- Recover
Enamorus @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Contrary
Tera Type: Stellar
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Tera Blast
- Healing Wish
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the submission!
New team submission!
Submitting here since it's the latest video:
Fun fact: In the last battle I tried this team out, I lost for trying to make a hard prediction. This team was surprisingly good at teaching me to make mid-ground plays.
Graphite (Skarmory) (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Body Press
- Whirlwind
- Roost
- Spikes
Agni (Weavile) (F) @ Wide Lens
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Triple Axel
- Assurance
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Rebel (Great Tusk) @ Leftovers
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 216 HP / 252 Def / 36 Spe
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Body Press
- Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
Wayne (Dragapult) (M) @ Power Herb
Ability: Clear Body
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Darts
- Acrobatics
- Phantom Force
Puzzle (Primarina) (F) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Torrent
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Flip Turn
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Fiona (Scream Tail) @ Lagging Tail
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Encore
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
- Trick
1: Agni's Assurance works like a reverse Pursuit, but higher power and harder to pull off. If you have hazards up on enemy side and force a switch, you can be Assured you'll do a lot of damage to them. Yes it hurts to lack Ice Shard, but Assurance hurts them harder
2: Fiona is hilariously the most annoying thing ever for people to fight. HO mons love setting up on her only to find they always move last w/o an actual priority Move.
3: I tried Iron Defense over Whirlwind on Graphite; I found myself needing to whirlwind out Zamazenta more than anything else
4: The team has plenty of weaknesses but it sure gets by with bulk, forced switches, and surprise factors from Wayne and Fiona.
Thank you for the submission and description! :]
Hi I've only gotten into comp fairly recently and don't know much about teambuilding. I feel as most of my teams are a bit clunky.
Cecil (Torkoal) (M) @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Shiny: Yes
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Lava Plume
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Will-O-Wisp
Katherine (Gouging Fire) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Morning Sun
Douglass (Walking Wake) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flip Turn
- Hydro Steam
- Flamethrower
- Draco Meteor
Marco (Venusaur) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Growth
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
- Weather Ball
Jocelyn (Hatterene) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Def / 4SpA / 252 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
- Psyshock
- Mystical Fire
Ophelius (Kingambit) (M) @ Black Glasses
Ability: Supreme Overlord
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
This sun team looks very solid, I'm impressed! Due to your ground weakness though, perhaps consider Air Balloon on Kingambit.
random thing but could you try to build ghold+samu+sandy again in dlc 2? seems pretty good from my testing but cant figure out the last 3 mons
Have you tried the OG six? Maybe they still work?
Ttar drill sand. Been having moderate success with it on ladder but it could probably be better.
Tyranitar @ Smooth Rock
Ability: Sand Stream
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Rock Blast
- Thunder Wave
Excadrill @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Rush
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- High Horsepower
- Rapid Spin
- Iron Head
Samurott-Hisui @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
- Sacred Sword
Latios @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Flip Turn
- Luster Purge
- Draco Meteor
- Aura Sphere
Gholdengo @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Good as Gold
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
Rillaboom @ Choice Band
Ability: Grassy Surge
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Grassy Glide
- Wood Hammer
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Thank you for the submission!