Introduction
Hey Everyone! MK here with an LC team that's been working well for me lately. I built it as a more traditional LC offense team but I still have a few tricks in it. I haven't used it as much as I would like but I have been impressed with it more than any other team I've made lately.
Teambuilding Process
I started off with Abra because Counter Abra is incredible right now. It has the ability to take out a multitude of physical threats including it's former counters such as Grimer-Alola. It is also one of the best speical attackers in the tier at the moment and is hard not to fit on any team.
I added Scarf Magnemite because I knew I would need speed control as well as a momentum gainining mon. Scarf Magnemite is incredible right now with analytic stopping a lot of switchins and also having great offensive typing.
With 2 fast special attackers I knew I needed a physical threat so I added in Timburr. I was debating between slowfoo and Timburr, but I tend to prefer Timburr because of how powerful it can be as both a wincon as well as a bulky attacker. After just 1 bulk up it threatens everything in the tier bar fairies like Snubbull and Spritzee.
With a threatening offensive core in place already I knew I needed a more defensive mon. Vullaby does great as it can take many hits, be a slow pivot, and roost off damage. In addition it can spam knock off and make it easier for every other mon on the team.
I was only missing 2 things at this point : rocks and hazard removal. I chose to go with Weak Armor Onix for rocks because it can be an offensive presence while also surpassing 30 defense before a defense drop. I was also looking very weak to Doduo at this point and wanted to patch that up.
For the 6th mon the decision was easy, I needed a spinner and Staryu gave me everything I needed. It completes the Staryu/Onix/Vull core while also giving me more offensive pressure. Staryu helps take on annoying tanks like Mudbray and can also deter strong fighters quite a bit while also having some bulk itself.
The Team
Abra @ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Timid Nature
- Counter
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
Magnemite @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Analytic
EVs: 240 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Grass]
240 SpA Magnemite Hidden Power Grass vs. 0 HP / 76 SpD Eviolite Onix: 20-28 (105.2 - 147.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
240 SpA Magnemite Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 76 SpD Eviolite Onix: 10-14 (52.6 - 73.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
240 SpA Magnemite Hidden Power Ground vs. 0 HP / 76 SpD Eviolite Onix: 10-14 (52.6 - 73.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Timburr @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
EVs: 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
Vullaby @ Eviolite
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 236 Def / 236 SpD / 36 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
Onix @ Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
Staryu @ Eviolite
Ability: Analytic
EVs: 196 SpA / 76 SpD / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Psychic
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
Threatlist
Shellder
Shellder destroys this entire team if it gets the oppurtunity to setup. Fortunately there's not much on this team that it can setup on, but I have to be careful and not give it the oppurtunity.
Spritzee
Calm Mind Spritzee, while rare right now is incredibly hard to stop. I have Magnemite, but if I hard to it I run the risk of it adding a second boost that turn. It's not the biggest threat, but it definitely puts in work against this team.
Croagunk
NP Croagunk is a serious threat if Abra and Staryu are running low on health. It can definitely hurt this team, especially the faster variants that outspeed Vull. I also have to switch into it's attacks whenever they bring it into Timburr and risk taking a knock or just a big chunk from Sludge Bomb or Focus Blast. It's definitely not my favorite mon to see on the other side.
Shellder
Shellder destroys this entire team if it gets the oppurtunity to setup. Fortunately there's not much on this team that it can setup on, but I have to be careful and not give it the oppurtunity.
Spritzee
Calm Mind Spritzee, while rare right now is incredibly hard to stop. I have Magnemite, but if I hard to it I run the risk of it adding a second boost that turn. It's not the biggest threat, but it definitely puts in work against this team.
Croagunk
NP Croagunk is a serious threat if Abra and Staryu are running low on health. It can definitely hurt this team, especially the faster variants that outspeed Vull. I also have to switch into it's attacks whenever they bring it into Timburr and risk taking a knock or just a big chunk from Sludge Bomb or Focus Blast. It's definitely not my favorite mon to see on the other side.
Conclusion
Overall this team has been extremely reliable for me, while still retaining the fun of strong offense. I do find it incredibly frustrating how much work Shellder puts in against this team, but it can be played around. However this team does well vs a very large portion of the current meta, and is just threatening in general. When you stack up several large offensive threats that can all win by themselves in certain situations, it is extremely deadly.
Abra @ Focus Sash
Ability: Magic Guard
Level: 5
EVs: 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Timid Nature
- Counter
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
Magnemite @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Analytic
Level: 5
EVs: 240 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Timburr @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
Level: 5
EVs: 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
Vullaby @ Eviolite
Ability: Overcoat
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Def / 236 SpD / 36 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
Onix @ Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
Staryu @ Eviolite
Ability: Analytic
Level: 5
EVs: 196 SpA / 76 SpD / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Psychic
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
Ability: Magic Guard
Level: 5
EVs: 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Timid Nature
- Counter
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
Magnemite @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Analytic
Level: 5
EVs: 240 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power [Grass]
Timburr @ Eviolite
Ability: Guts
Level: 5
EVs: 76 HP / 196 Atk / 236 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
Vullaby @ Eviolite
Ability: Overcoat
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Def / 236 SpD / 36 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
Onix @ Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
Staryu @ Eviolite
Ability: Analytic
Level: 5
EVs: 196 SpA / 76 SpD / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Psychic
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
Shoutouts
Jox : You've always been a great friend and your youtube vids are awesome. We need to battle more!
Fille : Fellow PO Vet here youre always an awesome presence to be around bro! I look forward to seeing you get more wins in LCPL!
ItzViper482 : Viper you're always fun to battle against and you've been a great friend for a while now.
Finchinator : You've always been someone I looked up too skill wise and those matches the other night were awesome!
Shrug : You're a great presence in the community and I love it when we get the oppurtunity to battle!
Corporal Levi : Always a great example, I hope one day I'll be able to be on your level at LC. We should battle sometime!
Hilomilo : I love discussing Survivior with you bro, you been a friend forever, and I miss running into you on the ladder.
All-Star Lineup : Love clashing against you in OU and LC and making crazy jokes. You're one of my favorite people to play against.
BisharpBrawler/AD Thunderboy/ Xayah : You've always been a good friend and grats on your awesome RMT with the GhostSpam! Maybe one day you'll settle with a name for a while and stop confusing me :P!
therealslap : You've been there for me forever and you're always just great to hang around! I hope I get to see you play more matches in LCPL!
PD : Wassup bro, keep on meming and winning, you fun af to be around.
rssp1 : Praise
! I wanna play a mafia game with you one day soon that'll be lit.
MeButYou82 : We might butt heads occasionally but you always fun to battle and be around.
Kingler12345 : You got good taste in music fam and youre a great lc presence!
Simiatic : Number 1 Best OU tutor in the world right here! Thanks for all the hours you spent making me better at OU recently!
Plasmagby : Youve been a friend for a long time and I wish I saw you around more!
Plus : Love talking basketball with you, you do great work with competetive tutoring. You're one of the best users I know!
Nineage : You the best man, we need to battle mroe once youre less busy managing your team.
Fille : Fellow PO Vet here youre always an awesome presence to be around bro! I look forward to seeing you get more wins in LCPL!
ItzViper482 : Viper you're always fun to battle against and you've been a great friend for a while now.
Finchinator : You've always been someone I looked up too skill wise and those matches the other night were awesome!
Shrug : You're a great presence in the community and I love it when we get the oppurtunity to battle!
Corporal Levi : Always a great example, I hope one day I'll be able to be on your level at LC. We should battle sometime!
Hilomilo : I love discussing Survivior with you bro, you been a friend forever, and I miss running into you on the ladder.
All-Star Lineup : Love clashing against you in OU and LC and making crazy jokes. You're one of my favorite people to play against.
BisharpBrawler/AD Thunderboy/ Xayah : You've always been a good friend and grats on your awesome RMT with the GhostSpam! Maybe one day you'll settle with a name for a while and stop confusing me :P!
therealslap : You've been there for me forever and you're always just great to hang around! I hope I get to see you play more matches in LCPL!
PD : Wassup bro, keep on meming and winning, you fun af to be around.
rssp1 : Praise
MeButYou82 : We might butt heads occasionally but you always fun to battle and be around.
Kingler12345 : You got good taste in music fam and youre a great lc presence!
Simiatic : Number 1 Best OU tutor in the world right here! Thanks for all the hours you spent making me better at OU recently!
Plasmagby : Youve been a friend for a long time and I wish I saw you around more!
Plus : Love talking basketball with you, you do great work with competetive tutoring. You're one of the best users I know!
Nineage : You the best man, we need to battle mroe once youre less busy managing your team.
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