Summer Scramble Showdown Tactics

Could somebody try to get this team to work? I really like it and think it has potential.

Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Superpower

Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- Scald
- U-turn
- Roost

Kabutops @ Rindo Berry
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Rapid Spin

Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Sticky Web
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch

Goodra @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder
- Fire Blast
- Draco Meteor

Serperior @ Normalium Z
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Dragon Pulse
- Glare

 

If the format is staying OU for the whole Scramble, I'd we save the Rain Team until next week. There are still some heavy contenders we haven't used yet, such as Mega Zam and Bisharp. As much as I love Rain Teams, I'd like to make sure some of the lower tier mons can hold their own, especially if we somehow lose the Pelipper.

 

Currently testing out this team. It looks promising. Will upload replays as I go along.

Spoiler: Current Team being tested

Omega (Bisharp) (F) @ Darkinium Z
Ability: Defiant
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance

SPOONS (Alakazam-Mega) @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Recover
- Focus Blast

Chuckles (Shuckle) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 72 Def / 184 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Infestation
- Encore

Killer Rabbit (Azumarill) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Knock Off

Snekkity Snek (Serperior) @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 56 HP / 200 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Substitute
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Leech Seed

Not Batman (Gliscor) @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 152 Def / 112 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Defog
- Earthquake
- Taunt
- Roost

Once again, Sticky Web is proving to be a godsend keeping speed ties and faster mons in check. Rocky Helmet damage really adds up as well. On the Serperior side, Leech Seed is great for annoying Pokémon it's NVE against, while Leftovers and Subtitute help keep it alive longer as well.

Gliscor is there to remove rocks and any other hazards, but thankfully this team doesn't take too much damage from those.

Bisharp is a monster against Eviolite Chansey and is overall a great way of removing items. The Z-Move hits hard as needed.

Mega Zam is a nice special sweeper all around, and its mere presence will put the foe on edge. Be wary of enemy Bisharps!!

Timing the Azumarill Belly Drum will be a big part. Be sure to kill any sweepers/heavy hitters before hand.

@FNT has expressed interest in representing us this week. I've battled with them before in tourneys on /r/Pokémon, and yes, he's beaten your captain on multiple occassions :U, so I have confidence in their abilities

 

I like the team, but have you checked to make sure this is an acceptable use of Substitute under the rules of this event? Just want to make sure we don't get disqualified for something dumb.

 

Yeah, currently waiting to hear back from @Wolf Expert , though I'm pretty sure it should be all right.

@FNT has tested out the team! It gets destroyed by Tapu Lele (Stupid Psychic Surge), but ofc, the Guardian of Akala is banned from SS! Apart from that, they're feeling very confident about using it! One of the current worries is the threat of Crimson using a Rain Team, but I feel that (kind of like us this week), they'll be focusing on using the leftover OU Pokémon as well!

 

Yeah so far so good, Once Webs are down a lot of the team hits fast and hard

 

All right, so just got word back from @Wolf Expert.

We'll have to remove either Substitute or Leech Seed on Seperior; can't have both. Wolf feels using these in combination is too close to becoming a stall set; I tried to argue that the current EV spread and average bulk of Serperior shouldn't really be a problem, but it appears we'll have to get rid of one or the other. Which one do you think we should axe, and what shall we replace it with? I'm thinking Leech Seed, as Substitute would allow for more chances to set up Leaf Storm boosts. We could always use Giga Drain as well, but I dislike having to sacrifice Leech Seed's potential healing for team mates.

 

Whatever we get rid of (not sure what i think yet) Dragon Pulse would be a good coverage move since dragon resists both of its current moves

 

There's not a lot of Dragons left that I think would pose a huge threat, but I guess we could use it to watch out for stuff like Hydreigon/Haxorus.

 

I say leave it up to FNT. He will be the one using the team, so whichever one he is better at implementing. Do replace it with Dragon Pulse.

 

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All right, final round of battle, let's get this show on the road! We need a rep and a team set up, so let's get brainstorming!

I think it's pretty safe to use a Rain Team now. Serperior is out of the way, so that takes a load of pressure off of Swampert, and most of the heavy hitters aren't around to be a threat either! I say we end the Scramble on the stormy high seas!

So, moveset ideas.

We definitely need either Pelipper or Politoed. Leaning toward a bulky Pelipper with Damp Rock and Hurricane + Tailwind; lots of time to keep the Swift Swimmer up!

Mega Swampert is a must have now, and Dragonium-Z Kingdra and Ludicolo are all good as well! A dual screener to extend survivability would be nice. Maybe Klefki?

Let's get plannin' folks! We'll end this with a bang!

 

Maybe this?

Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Superpower

Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- Scald
- U-turn
- Roost

Kabutops @ Rindo Berry
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Rapid Spin

Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Sticky Web
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch

Kingdra @ Dragonium Z
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall

Escavalier @ Assault Vest
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Megahorn
- Pursuit

I modified my prior team by adding Kingdra and Escavalier. Escavalier is incredibly bulky and is only weak to Fire, which obviously isn’t a problem for this team. It also resists Grass and Freeze Dry, two of our team’s biggest weaknesses. AV for extra bulk, and dual STAB. Both Knock Off and Pursuit for their respective situational purposes, and because Escavalier doesn’t have much variety in its movepool. Not Poison Jab since both Grass and Fairy are covered by its STABs, and not Drill Run because we don’t need more Ground coverage. Pursuit could help us against the likely Mega Alakazam, or any frail swaps. Comes in handy. Also, has minimum speed to counter Trick Room, as we rely a lot on outspeeding our opponents. Gave Kingdra both Draco Meteor and Outrage because we should be prepared to hit either side, depending on the circumstances. Also, no major Fairy threats left beat Escavalier 1v1, so we don’t need Iron Head. Feel free to test this team or a modified version of it out.

 

Alakzam is off the table now; we used it last battle

I feel Ludicolo would be preferable over Kabutops/Escavalier. Has good Ice/Grass coverage, and also can be another Scalder. Fake Out helps as well.

 

You do NOT know how deadly Kabutops is in rain. Also, it is our only hazard removal. Fake Out isn’t as strong on a Special/Mixed attacker. Also, we don’t need Scald on too many mons. The goal of this team is to hit fast and hit hard. Ludicolo isn’t going to help with the latter much. Also without Escavalier we flat out lose to Trick Room and Freeze Dry, can’t hit Grass types as easily, and have an inferior type synergy. Trust me, Ludicolo would harm the team more than help. Also, it would be the only member who is completely useless outside of rain.

 

Aight, I'll keep testing XD

Mfw the first two teams I battled had Ferrothorn. M E G A O O F

 

Who will represent us?

 

All right, getting back to report my testing.

Escavalier puts in WORK yo, Assault Vest was a smart choice

This team is destroyed by Ferrothorn. However that isn't a problem atm. What IS a very real possible problem is Breloom.
We need some sort of Stealth Rocks I feel. That will break through any Focus Sashers (LIKE BRELOOM) and our Swift Swimmers should be more than a match to outspeed most of the remaining meta.

And yeah, we need a battler to represent.

 

This is why we need Escavalier to have Pursuit.

https://play.pokemonshowdown.com/battle-gen7ou-782298049

Edit: Kabutops or Swampert can get Stealth Rock I think. Also, if we don't have a Z-move, you can switch the berry on Kabutops for one. Or not.

 

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We need someone to represent us for this weekend's battle still!!!!!! If you would like to step up and face Crimson, please reply to this post!! The team we currently have in mind is this:

Spoiler: Rain Team

Swampert-Mega @ Swampertite
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock/Superpower

Pelipper @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
- Hurricane
- Scald
- U-turn
- Roost

Kabutops @ Rindo Berry
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Liquidation
- Stone Edge
- Aqua Jet
- Rapid Spin

Galvantula @ Focus Sash
Ability: Compound Eyes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Sticky Web
- Bug Buzz
- Volt Switch

Kingdra @ Dragonium Z
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall

Escavalier @ Assault Vest
Ability: Swarm
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Megahorn
- Pursuit

 

I think stealth rock on swampert could be good! Mind if we change it to that?