What's your pokemon team?

[Splash_King]

I didn't talk no one into nothin', I merely suggested Sharpedo. I still think it's an awful 'mon prior to 5th Gen, but it's better than an offensive Walrein. ... Well, maybe.

Those Sharpedo 'n Heracross sets work fine, Esp. I'd say you're good to go and give it a shot. Also, lol @ all dat EQ.

How is Sharpedo worse than Magikarp?

What are ya, brain dead? In every way.

[Ads]

[Espmaster_]

Those Sharpedo 'n Heracross sets work fine, Esp. I'd say you're good to go and give it a shot. Also, lol @ all dat EQ.

Good thing there is a cloning glitch...

[WMBQ]

Oh hey this thread!!

I'll post my current PO team here. It's a lot of fun and it does pretty well. This is a slightly revised version... the Umbreon came in to replace a Slowbro that wasn't really doing anything for the team. Now everyone has something to do, and things are going well! I do have a few weaknesses, though, so take a look and tell me what you think ;)

At a glance:


In-depth:

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Roserade: Lead

Calm, Leftovers, Natural Cure
252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpDef
Spikes
Leech Seed
Giga Drain
Hidden Power Ice

She's a mixed defensive Roserade with an emphasis on special defense. She can generally take a hit defensively, but only one. :P A combination of Leech Seed, Leftovers, and STAB Giga Drain (which actually packs quite a punch) means that she won't go down easily. Hidden Power Ice deals with lead dragons, and Spikes is my team's entry hazard. I typically open with Leech Seed because Espeon is a common switch-in, and as a grass type, she won't get seeded from the Magic Bounce. Then I can switch in to Umbreon and start the battle with an advantage. :D If they don't switch in, then I go offensive with Giga Drain, switch out, or start spiking up the battlefield, depending on sort of lead I'm dealing with.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that she also takes care of Toxic Spikes! ;D

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Umbreon: Tank/Phazer

Impish, Leftovers, Synchronize
252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpDef
Payback
Curse
Yawn
Moonlight

Umbreon takes a hit like no other. With outstanding HP and special defense, as well as very good defense, it takes QUITE a bit to take him down. After a few curses, Payback becomes immensely powerful, and nothing can significantly hurt him. In the downtime, Yawn forces switches and Moonlight restores HP. Once, he put a Scizor to sleep and got two curses off, which allowed his Payback to do more damage than his Bug Bite, and ultimately win the battle. After setting up, this monster can sweep entire teams -- I've seen it happen all too often.

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Skarmory: Troll

Adamant, Leftovers, Weak Armor
252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Swords Dance
Drill Peck
Rock Slide
Steel Wing

Here's what happens: I switch this guy into a physical attack, which he absorbs with his naturally high defense. This activates Weak Armor, raising his speed by 1 stage and lowering his defense by 1 stage. Then he uses Swords Dance, and proceed to wreak havoc. NOBODY sees it coming and nobody knows how to deal with it. He, too, often sweeps entire teams. And it's totally hilarious.

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Salamence: Mixed Sweeper

Rash, Life Orb, Intimidate
64 Atk / 192 SpAtk / 252 Spd
Earthquake
Flamethrower
Dragon Claw
Draco Meteor

Typical stuff. He has maintained a spot on this team because he has nice synergy with Mamoswine. I can't really explain why, but hey. They form a nice offensive core that can hit hard without any boosts.

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Mamoswine: Physical Sweeper

Adamant, Leftovers, Thick Fat
252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Earthquake
Ice Shard
Icicle Crash
Stone Edge

SUPER COMMON MAMOSWINE? BUT WITH THICK FAT TO SORTA COMPENSATE FOR MY TEAM'S FIRE WEAKNESS? SIGN ME UP

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Conkeldurr: Most Valuable Player

Brave, Leftovers, Guts
120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SpDef
Bulk Up
Drain Punch
Mach Punch
Payback

This guy. Simply RIPS through teams. He has decent bulk to begin with, but Bulk Up helps get that higher. Sometimes, though, he just uses Drain Punch to regain pretty much all of his health. He can do that because he's a baller. Payback covers psychic types (which, thanks to his specially defensive build, he can do with ease) and ghosts. Mach Punch deals with frail sweepers that could otherwise kill him. He does NOT go down easily.

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THE END WHAT DO YOU THINK

[Mr. MR]

I am guessing this is an OU team
Salamance should either have Roost or Outrage in place of Dragon Claw. Roost to keep him alive. Outrage to deal massive damage. Your Salamance is not built bulky so I suggest Outrage

I don't know if Salamance's DW ability is available. If it is, Moxie would benefit him more since he is a sweeper. That teamed up with a STAB Outrage and a Life Orb is a pretty good combo.

Edit: Nice organization

[WMBQ]

Hmm I like those ideas. Salamence is very rough-drafty, but Outrage seems like a good idea, especially with his Life Orb. The inability to switch because of an Outrage scares me because my opponent could easily switch into an ice type and destroy me, but the sheer power of the attack is enticing. Thanks for the advice; I'll try it out!

As for Moxie, you're right -- it would be much better than Intimidate. Salamence has two really good abilities, hahaha. I'm not sure if it's available, but I'll look into it!

[Espmaster_]

lolwut

I call Heracross the Jesus Beatle because of the incredibly stupid lawsuits filed against Nintendo regarding Heracross' horn being shaped like a cross.

[The Storm]

@ wmbq:
Salamence as you have him seems more a hit and run menace to me.... If you keep dragon claw, then keep intimidate. Why? Because you can switch in and cripple a physical sweeper, which if skarm goes down your team might fear, and keep your ability to switch. If you go with moxie, then might as well use outrage and throw a choice band on the sucker for good measure. Personally I would opt with the earlier choice, but that's just because I like to keep my options open. Plus, outside of conkuldurr, u don't really have much to deal with opposing steel types like ferrothron and skarmory, which will eat outrage all day.

[Espmaster_]

Any suggestions about Heracross' ability? Guts or Swarm? I'm thinking Guts, but what do I know.

[Mr. MR]

Guts
you have one bug move and four physical attacks
if this is for battle frontier, Swarm might save you once in a while but gut's would be more effective

[Espmaster_]

Guts
you have one bug move and four physical attacks
if this is for battle frontier, Swarm might save you once in a while but gut's would be more effective

Alright, Guts it is. That does makes alot more sense.
Edit: Here is my ridiculously detailed team plan:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...ZdrtZ1iGk/edit