OK so I've been playing LC now for almost a month(I just started at the beginning of the month). I've been getting accustomed to the metagame, and I think I'm at the point where I can actually wiggle around a bit and use interesting movesets.
I'd like to note that all of these that I list have been tested extensively. So without further wait, let's kick it off with my re-vamped Meowth Starter:
Meowth @ Silk Scarf
Technician: Jolly
36 HP, 236 Attack, 196 Speed, 36 Sp. Defense
Return
Bite
Substitute
Fake Out
Now, what's everyone's favorite way to try to play around Meowth starters: you guessed it, Protect! This set aims to take advantage of Protect users trying to get by Fake Out. Substitute means I get at least two more attacks off, both of which more powerful than if the opponent had just taken the original Fake Out. Bite helps when behind a Sub, as it allows you to hit ghosts SE, while also having a chance to flinch. Fake Out rounds the set out, as it allows the user to play mindgames later in the match. Plus it's Little Cup: priority is required!
Can literally find its place on any team.
Bagon @ Oran Berry
Rock Head: Jolly
236 HP, 36 Defense, 116 Speed, 116 Sp. Defense
Dragon Claw
Wish
Protect / Brick Break
Dragon Dance
In case you don't understand, what's "creative" about the sets will be in bold, green text.
Bagon is often overlooked compared to his older brother, Dratini, due to a lack of priority move. When most people actually do use Bagon, people tend to capitalize on his three key advantages over Dratini:
1) Type Coverage
2) Stat Distribution
3) Dragon Claw(Outrage isn't THAT needed, tbh)
With the allowing of the Pomeg Glitch, Bagon had Wish introduced to his movepool. This allows him to not only act as support for pokemon, it allows him to keep his HP up as he DDs his way to victory.
"Wish sucks in LC! Everything is 2HKOed!"
Not true, in this case. By looking at the EV spread, you can see there is a HUGE amount of EVs devoted specifically to his defenses. In fact, there isn't a single point in his attack stat! What the EVs do is maximize his defenses, and also give him the magic 14 Speed Number. With an Oran Berry, Bagon has the ability to get the initial DD in, Wish up, then Dragon Claw the opponent for a KO while also regaining HP.
Protect is there to be more reliable, especially in a metagame such as this where everything seems overpowered and Priority is everywhere. If you don't feel like using it, Brick Break *may* be used to hit Aron harder. The only other move you'd use, Fire Fang, is only for Bronzor, who would be set-up bait.
This does very well if you have screens, Wynaut, WoW Missy, and Toxic Spikes/ Hail/ Sandstream. Paras gets notable mention.
Munchlax @ Lum Berry
Thick Fat: Adamant
236 Attack, 36 Defense, 236 Sp. Defense
Return
Outrage
Fire Punch / Brick Break
Curse
"OK, now surely you're off your rocker! Munchlax can't afford a Lum Berry, Curse, AND lack of Pursuit!"
If you think this is meant to counter ghosts, you're right. In fact, if you can get in on a Shadow Ball/Sneak, you're golden. They will try to Will-o-Wisp you or something like there, where Outrage hits them strong for a 2HKO(even a OHKO in strange cases). But the magic happens when THEY come to YOU.
If you can get a free turn ANYWHERE in the match, Curse up and start destroying shit. Outrage holds the entire set together, as it's overall neutral-ness is perfect for a steel-ridden area like LC. Combined with Fire Punch, everything is hit for at least neutral damage. But then again Aron is more deadly versus this than Bronzor, so maybe Brick Break would be better over it, as it also takes away Reflect from Bronzor as well.
This works well with ghosts in general since they can come in on STABed Fighting attacks, the bane of this set. Duskull is a tried and true example: serves well with Priority, WoW, Ice Beam to counter Gligar, and even Trick Room to help it sweep. Memento works if you want to make sure it sets up. Wynaut works the very same way as Ghosts, but instead of forcing them out it comes in and straight-up kills them. It can also abuse Encore to help Munchlax get in that needed set-up turn.
The EV spread slightly bothers me: originally this was CB on my team and it kept the EV spread from that. It works, but any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ^^