Hey all!
So just a little backstory before I get started.
I've been playing competitive Pokemon now since Gen 4 however, haven't gotten around to playing Gen 6 or Gen 7 too in depth because I've been in Uni for the past 4 years. I want to get back into things as seriously as I was back in Gen 4 and 5 and just wanted to get some advice on this team that I've made.
My biggest issues with team building start back in Gen 6, my biggest issue is that I never know if I should have a dedicated lead like I used to or if I should have multiple Pokemon that I can lead with. I used to run a classic Gen 4 Froslass with Spikes, Taunt, DB as my go-to lead but it doesn't cut it anymore. My biggest issue seems to be gaining momentum in the beginning of the match. So heres my team that I'm currently running. Thanks in advance!
tl;dr Been out of the game mostly since about Gen 5. Need help catching up with the times and new meta game and how to choose an effective lead to gain momentum and have it last through the match. Thank you!
Team:
Tapu Koko @ Zap Plate
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Taunt
- U-turn
Been using Koko as my lead, the whole point is to use it as part of my teams core with M-Medicham. HP Ice for lead Landorus-T, Taunt for Hazard leads, and U-turn if the situation isn't favorable.
Medicham @ Medichamite
Ability: Pure Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Thunder Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Ice Punch
- Fake Out
M-Medicham as second part of the team core. TP to work in conjunction with Koko's ET, IP to deal with Landorus-T and Garchomp. Fake out to break enemy team momentum.
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SpD
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
This part of my team is where I kinda got a bit lost and started adding Pokemon I thought would work with my team the best but haven't been getting the best results. Ferrothorn's purpose in my mind is to widdle down enemy HP to make it easier for Medicham to swoop in.
Garchomp @ Dragonium Z
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Fire Fang
Garchomp just for the use of a wallbreaker and getting rid of annoying threats that stand in my way
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Gunk Shot
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Put Greninja on my team because it's versatile and can be used in multiple situations I feel like.
Togekiss @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Dazzling Gleam
- Aura Sphere
Togekiss with scarf because I feel like most of my opponents don't really expect it. Good for taking out enemy ferrthorns with flamethrower and obligatory fairy type.
Let me know what you think and thank you for your time!
Note: This is my first smogon post, I skimmed the rules and I believe from what I saw is within the guidelines. Let me know if I violated anything and I will try to correct it right away! Thanks again!
So just a little backstory before I get started.
I've been playing competitive Pokemon now since Gen 4 however, haven't gotten around to playing Gen 6 or Gen 7 too in depth because I've been in Uni for the past 4 years. I want to get back into things as seriously as I was back in Gen 4 and 5 and just wanted to get some advice on this team that I've made.
My biggest issues with team building start back in Gen 6, my biggest issue is that I never know if I should have a dedicated lead like I used to or if I should have multiple Pokemon that I can lead with. I used to run a classic Gen 4 Froslass with Spikes, Taunt, DB as my go-to lead but it doesn't cut it anymore. My biggest issue seems to be gaining momentum in the beginning of the match. So heres my team that I'm currently running. Thanks in advance!
tl;dr Been out of the game mostly since about Gen 5. Need help catching up with the times and new meta game and how to choose an effective lead to gain momentum and have it last through the match. Thank you!
Team:
Tapu Koko @ Zap Plate
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Taunt
- U-turn
Been using Koko as my lead, the whole point is to use it as part of my teams core with M-Medicham. HP Ice for lead Landorus-T, Taunt for Hazard leads, and U-turn if the situation isn't favorable.
Medicham @ Medichamite
Ability: Pure Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Thunder Punch
- High Jump Kick
- Ice Punch
- Fake Out
M-Medicham as second part of the team core. TP to work in conjunction with Koko's ET, IP to deal with Landorus-T and Garchomp. Fake out to break enemy team momentum.
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SpD
Impish Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Spikes
- Leech Seed
- Power Whip
- Gyro Ball
This part of my team is where I kinda got a bit lost and started adding Pokemon I thought would work with my team the best but haven't been getting the best results. Ferrothorn's purpose in my mind is to widdle down enemy HP to make it easier for Medicham to swoop in.
Garchomp @ Dragonium Z
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Fire Fang
Garchomp just for the use of a wallbreaker and getting rid of annoying threats that stand in my way
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Gunk Shot
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Put Greninja on my team because it's versatile and can be used in multiple situations I feel like.
Togekiss @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Dazzling Gleam
- Aura Sphere
Togekiss with scarf because I feel like most of my opponents don't really expect it. Good for taking out enemy ferrthorns with flamethrower and obligatory fairy type.
Let me know what you think and thank you for your time!
Note: This is my first smogon post, I skimmed the rules and I believe from what I saw is within the guidelines. Let me know if I violated anything and I will try to correct it right away! Thanks again!