I really would appreciate any comments so please, feel free.
This team is for a diamond/pearl single battle tournament and no legendaries are allow.
Roserade: (Shiny)
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest
Item: Black Sludge
EVs: 252 Sp Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
IVs: 31 Sp Attack, 31 Sp Defense
Moveset: Energy Ball, Extrasensory, Sludge bomb, Shadow ball
My first and introductory Pokemon. He is guaranteed to get at least one hit in. He provides type diversity to my type, and knows a surprising array of moves for a Grass-Poison type. Also Roserade was my ace in the hole, the first time I played Pearl, and I had to bring him back. He looks even cooler shiny.
Salamance: (Shiny)
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Modest
Item: Focus Sash
EVs: 252 Sp Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
IVs: 31 Sp Attack, 31 Speed, 31 HP
Moveset: Hydro pump, Flamethrower, Draco Meteor, Ominous Wind
*Note: Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, and Ominous Wind all have 8 pp
Surprisingly Salamance is the easiest Pokemon on my type to knock out even in one move. However while he is one the field he deals out insane amounts of damage. I like Ominous Wind because it possibly negates the stat loss from Draco meteor. Hydro Pump kills rock, ground, and fire types and flamethrower can get ice Pokemon. However the bane of my existence is my best friends Lapras, whom I can do very little against. Again Salamance is that much more sleek shiny.
Garchomp:
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant
Item: Leftovers
EVs: 252 HP, 128 Attack, 128 Speed
IVs: 31 HP, 31 Speed
Moveset: Earthquake, Iron Head, Aqua Tail, Outrage
Due to this Garchomp's relatively very high HP, and pretty good Defense and Sp Defense stats he can tank quite a few hits. Also while moving first and dealing solid damage. An all around strong and reliable Pokemon, has Iron Head for Ice coverage. My only complaint is his somewhat useless ability. Furthermore his shiny version is so lame, I didn't even bother trying.
Lucario:
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Naive
Item: Expert Belt
EVs: 128 HP, 128 Sp Attack, 128 Attack, 124 Defense
IVs: 31 HP, 31 Defense, 31 Sp Defense
Moveset: Aura Sphere, Blaze Kick, Ice Punch, Flash Cannon
This beast of a Pokemon can learn dozens of great moves, so I am definitely open to new move sets. However I would think its best to keep Aura Sphere and Flash Cannon for STAB. Additionally I think Blaze Kick and Ice Punch are cool moves that the opponent won't expect. I wish I could have got him shiny but he was the 6th member of the team, and by then I lost all motivation.
Electivire: (Shiny)
Ability: Motor Drive
Nature: Adamant
Item: Muscle Band
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP
IVs: 31 Attack, 31 Speed, 31 HP, 31 Defense, 31 Sp Defense
Moveset: Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Cross Chop, Earthquake
*Note: Cross Chop has 8 pp
Definitely the Heavy Hitter of the Team, one might think its Garchomp or Salamance but to be truthful, if I only had one Pokemon left, I would rather have no other than Electivire. When I was picking my team this was the first Pokemon I chose. I have several Elekid that are shiny, sitting in my PC which I refused to use due to their natures or IVs being incorrect and because this Electivire had to be perfect. This Electivire hits hard and fast, he has great type coverage. Although I have long debated whether he should know Ice Punch or Fire Punch. Ice Punch for ground Pokemon, or Fire Punch for sheer use. I love the shade of gold that a shiny Electivire is, and he is by-far my favorite Pokemon on the team.
Gallade: (Shiny)
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant
Item: Muscle Band
EVs: 252 Attack, 128 Defense, 128 HP
IVs: 31 Attack, 31 Sp Defense
Moveset: Leaf Blade, Night Slash, Psycho Cut, Close Combat
*Note: Close Combat has 8 pp
Although he is quite similar to Lucario in my opinion he fit very nicely into the team. He tanks hits very well and I don't known of a single move or a Pokemon that can One-Hit KO Gallade. He deals extensive damage to all opponents. His high defense and Sp defense allow him to use Close Combat and not worry about fainting immediately. I actually did not plan on hatching a Shiny Gallade, but after only 7 attempts to get the right Nature and IVs I got a shiny Gallade, with the right nature, and almost the exact IVs I wanted.
I hatched and raised all of these Pokemon myself so please be respectful. Also as you can tell by the precision in their Moves, Natures, IVs, EVs, and some of them are Shiny, a lot of work was put into these Pokemon(I did not use any cheats, never have, never will). However I am looking to improve my team always. I am open to ideas on moves, items,moves/Pokemon I would be weak too (Keep in mind there is no fairy type), and even new Pokemon. There is a week until the next part of the tournament, so I have time to pick up a Pokemon if necessary. I also have a very strong Mamoswine, Blaziken, and Gliscor that could be subbed in.
If you are going to say my team will struggle with a now "standard" team, a team that has a Pokemon to lay stealth rock or spikes, a wall, and a sweeper; I don't have trouble with these teams, and in fact lay waste to them. The strategy is more prominent in the newer games. Of the 16 competitors only 3 have these kinds of teams, 2 of which I couldn't possibly see until the final match.
This tournament is single elimination, and hosted at my college (Yale University, nerd capital haha). There were 64 starting players, but the first two rounds used the leaf green/fire red versions, so now we down to 16 players, $1000 cash prize, ultimate nerd respect, and a spot on the Yale University Elite four. Winner takes all so you can imagine how much I want to win. Winning this would be so sick, so I really want the help.
In advance, thank you
