Hey everyone! So this is a general, balanced competitive team I'm planning on taking to PAX South this January to enter in tournaments and such. It's not bad, but I lose more games than I win, although that could also be because of my in-game decisions. Let me know what you think!
Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 136 Def / 124 SpD
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Moonblast
- Reflect
- Heal Bell
Clefable is usually my lead because of Stealth Rock and Reflect. I've given it Reflect as opposed to Light Screen because I think my team has a generally larger weakness to physical attacks than special attacks.
Togekiss @ Lum Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Togekiss is my coverage special attacker, hence the reason for giving it Shadow Ball and Grass Knot. It's semi-bulky, and can generally hold its own if it doesn't get hit with a super effective move (especially from a physical sweeper... ugh.)
Umbreon @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 200 HP / 128 Def / 180 SpD
Calm Nature
- Mean Look
- Toxic
- Moonlight
- Foul Play
My tank. I use Umbreon to switch into opposing sweepers, and occasionally to Toxic-trap opposing tanks. Foul Play gives it the chance to do some serious damage, if the circumstances are right.
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
- Thunder Punch
My Mega and physical sweeper. Also pretty bulky, so that's nice. Mega-Meta can still be OHKO'd, and actually has been several times in my time using it, but overall it tends to hold its own.
Starmie @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Power Gem
- Ice Beam
- Scald
My Rapid Spinner and Special Sweeper. I'm not sure whether to give Starmie a Rock-type move and Metagross an Electric-type move (as I've done here), or vice versa. Whichever is more unpredictable would probably be the better option, right?
Talonflame @ Choice Band
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-turn
- Steel Wing
Yup, Gale Wings T-flame, my revenge killer. Talonflame is easily my most predictable Pokemon, but it gets the job done. Honestly though, I only ever use Brave Bird because of the priority. Flare Blitz, U-turn and Steel Wing rarely ever get used, so I'm wondering if maybe I should give my Fire-type move to another Pokemon for the sake of unpredictability.
Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 136 Def / 124 SpD
Calm Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Moonblast
- Reflect
- Heal Bell
Clefable is usually my lead because of Stealth Rock and Reflect. I've given it Reflect as opposed to Light Screen because I think my team has a generally larger weakness to physical attacks than special attacks.
Togekiss @ Lum Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Shadow Ball
- Grass Knot
Togekiss is my coverage special attacker, hence the reason for giving it Shadow Ball and Grass Knot. It's semi-bulky, and can generally hold its own if it doesn't get hit with a super effective move (especially from a physical sweeper... ugh.)
Umbreon @ Leftovers
Ability: Synchronize
EVs: 200 HP / 128 Def / 180 SpD
Calm Nature
- Mean Look
- Toxic
- Moonlight
- Foul Play
My tank. I use Umbreon to switch into opposing sweepers, and occasionally to Toxic-trap opposing tanks. Foul Play gives it the chance to do some serious damage, if the circumstances are right.
Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
- Thunder Punch
My Mega and physical sweeper. Also pretty bulky, so that's nice. Mega-Meta can still be OHKO'd, and actually has been several times in my time using it, but overall it tends to hold its own.
Starmie @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Power Gem
- Ice Beam
- Scald
My Rapid Spinner and Special Sweeper. I'm not sure whether to give Starmie a Rock-type move and Metagross an Electric-type move (as I've done here), or vice versa. Whichever is more unpredictable would probably be the better option, right?
Talonflame @ Choice Band
Ability: Gale Wings
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- U-turn
- Steel Wing
Yup, Gale Wings T-flame, my revenge killer. Talonflame is easily my most predictable Pokemon, but it gets the job done. Honestly though, I only ever use Brave Bird because of the priority. Flare Blitz, U-turn and Steel Wing rarely ever get used, so I'm wondering if maybe I should give my Fire-type move to another Pokemon for the sake of unpredictability.