Deoxys-Speed @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Magic Coat
Deoxys function so well for the purpose of my team: he always at least sets up rocks and one layers of Spikes, or if I'm lucky, even 2 layers of Spikes. With his speed he outruns every lead (even if they're scarfed), so he can prevent Gengar from using Trick, can Taunt other leads that try to put Rocks/Spikes, and can laugh at Whimsicott by using Magic Coat, and then Taunt.
Jellicent (M) @Leftovers
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald / Hydro Pump
- Will-O-Wisp / Toxic
- Recover
- Shadow Ball
Jellicent's function here is to stop Rapid Spinners, and he does it so well with his Ghost type and Recover. Shadow Ball is here to cripple incoming Starmies, while Will-O-Wisp is for those Levitating/Flying pokes. I'm don't know if I should replace it with Toxic, is that better in the long run? Also, Scald or Hydro Pump?
Hippowdon (M) @Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 176 HP / 84 Def / 248 SpD
Impish Nature
- Earthquake
- Stockpile
- Slack Off
- Roar
After one Stockpile he can even resist STAB Grass/Water/Ice moves, after two Stockpile only a few pokes in OU can 2HKO him, after 3 Stockpiles, well... He is almost highlander. With the ability to hit Steel types that are immune to Toxic Spikes, to shuffle the opponent's pokes with Roar, to switch in on an Electric move, and to summon Sandstorm, he's perfect for my team. I have no doubt about him, but any suggestion is appreciated :)
Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD
Calm Nature
- Toxic Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Rapid Spin
- Surf
He completes my entry hazards set, laying out some Toxic Spikes that badly poison the enemies. Protect is here for stalling purposes, and because he lacks a recovery move, so I can use the turn to recover a bit more with Black Sludge. He can also use Rapid Spin, which is good if Deoxys fails to prevent the other lead from laying out entry hazards. Surf is just a filler, and I was thinking to replace it for Barrier, but I consider that a weaker option.
Skarmory (M) @Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
Skarmory's high Defense, paired with the ability to lay out entry hazards, makes him perfect for my team. I decided to go with Stealth Rock instead of Brave Bird because I rarely have the time to use it, and I prefer to have another Pokemon that can lay out rocks other that Deoxys, in case the foe Rapid Spins me.
Garchomp (M) @Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 Def
Hasty Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Fire Blast
I found him perfect for my team because he can eliminate a lot of threats that can cause problems to my strategy. He can switch in on an Electric move with impunity and Earthquake in response; and he can revenge kill/manage with Latios, Salamence, Tyranitar, Metagross, Skarmory (With Fire Blast), and many others. He also has Sand Veil, which is annoying in its own right. Since I needed a Pokemon that can output a decent amount of damages since all the other pokes are just support pokes, I think he fits that role perfectly.
So, here is the team. Since I'm new to Stall teams, I'll accept any suggestions you can make :)
