Question

This is one of my brother's teams.

Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Def / 248 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Softboiled
- Seismic Toss
- Aromatherapy
- Stealth Rock

Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 248 SAtk / 8 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
- Charge Beam

Hitmonlee (M) @ Normal Gem
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 Atk / 8 SDef / 248 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
- Stone Edge
- Fake Out

Arcanine (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- ExtremeSpeed
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Wild Charge

Zapdos @ Leftovers
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 116 HP / 252 SAtk / 84 SDef / 56 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Discharge
- HP Ice

Marowak (M) @ Thick Club
Trait: Rock Head
EVs: 248 Atk / 252 Def / 8 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Bonemerang
- Stone Edge
- Fire Punch
- Double-Edge

Comments

So this is Pokemon from the first 150, but with Gen V moves etc? Why no Tauros? He was a boss in first gen.

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^^ Excatly what pokemaster said !!

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Yep Gen I Pokemon with Gen V moves. And while Tauros might have been good in Gen I, not so much in Gen V.

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no mewtwo or mew????? both can be caught in gen 1, possible introduction of gengar or hypno due to the hypnosis/dream eater combo, gyarados is very good and can be versatile also dragonite?

Answer 1

I would think remove Aromatherapy for Toxic, get rid of Fake Out, and maybe change out Bonemerang for E-Quake.

Comments

Aromatherapy provides team support, getting rid of status. In this way Alakazam, Arcanine, and Hitmonlee won't be crippled by Paralysis, Hitmonlee and Marowak won't be crippled by Burn, Toxic won't bring down any of my Pokemon, and Sleep and Freeze are no danger at all. Plus, its unlikely Chansey will be able to hold out long enough to make use of Toxic.

Fake Out on Hitmonlee provides nice free damage. It also gives me a free speed boost. When I use Fake Out, it activates the Normal Gem. Not only have I damaged the foe, I've also doubled Hitmonlee's Speed because of Unburden, all without Hitmonlee taking any damage.

Bonemerang is there to take down Substitutes mainly, as well as Focus Sashes and Sturdy. The lower accuracy is worth it for this effect.

If you're going to suggest replacments for anything, please give reason for why you are doing this.

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I got it.