Welcome back to the DB Jonachin,
Or more importantly welcome back to the RU Tier. This is a decent Team that has lots of room for imporvement, so allow me to help you out. It appears to be focused around Setting Up Hazards such as Stealth Rocks and Spikes to support the Thyphlosion/Kabutops Sweep, but is held down by the lack of a Manectric Check, which commonly runs the Scarf Sets that not only hit every member bar the Normal Type (Bouffalant) of this Team with with either a Super Effective Attack or a powerful Thunderbolt/Electro Ball. In fact, any Scarfer that is capable of Outspeeding Thyphlosion can be a big threat to the Team, so here are my suggestions on how to improve this Team- the Team appears to be Offensive, so my Rate will retain this nature.
- NOTE: The suggested Sets will be orgainzed in Numbers that will correlate with each otther.
- Example: Pokemon A's "Set 1" is suggested to be used with Pokemon B's "Set 1".
Lead(s)
Druddigon > Crustle
Druddigon @ Leftovers
Trait: Rough Skin
EVs: 200 HP / 52 Atk / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (-Sdef, -SAtk)
- Dragon Tail
- Sucker Punch / Fire Punch
- Glare
- Stealth Rock
Druddigon > Crustle: I suggest replacing Crustle with Druddigon as Druddigon presents the Team with a pseudo-Specially Defensive Wall that is capable of Paralyzing Speedy Scarfers, especially Manectric as it walls the common Scarf Set with Hidden Power [Grass] while not minding the less used Hidden Power [Ice]. Druddigon also is capable of Setting Stealth Rocks as well, while also granting you a Phazing Utility to handle Set Up Sweepers.
Druddigon presents the Team with both a ParaShuffler and a Hazer, supporting it's Team with a decent answer to Special Attackers, Hazard Support with it's access to Stealth Rocks, it's ability to Phaze with STAB Dragon Tail, and Paralysis Utility in Glare. sucker Punch lets it get the last laugh against Faster Pokemon that think they can score an easy KO. Fire Punch is an option against Steel Types that Resist Dragon Tail, although Thyphlosion can handle them just fine. The given EV Spread gives him the bulk he needs to Wall, while giving him decent Damage output as well.
Qwilfish
Qwilfish @ Black Sludge
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 216 Def / 252 HP / 40 Spd
Bold Nature
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Scald
Standard Set, no suggestions.
Rapid Spinner(s)
Kabutops
Offensive Spinner > Defensive Spinner
Kabutops @ Focus Sash
Trait: Weak Armor
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
The current Set was flawed IMO, and this Set has proven to be superior over the other and the reason why Kabutops is the premier Spinner of the RU Tier: it is the only one capable of beating Spin Blockers. This is possible due to it's access to Swords Dance, and an Ablity that actually benefits from the foe trying to KO it while it Sets Up.
> i dont really need a spinner...
In fact Thyplosion appreciates (NEEDS) Rapid Spin Support to pull of an Eruption Sweep, so good thing you included one in your Team.
Offensive Kabutops is, as stated above, the only Rapid Spinner that is capable of defeating Rapid Spinners one on one and is also capable of removing the Stealth Rocks and Spikes that hinder Thyphlosion's ability to Sweep with Eruption or simply Switch In. This is made possible through it's access to both a STAB and a priority Attack in Aqua Jet, making up for it's relatively low Speed. Stone Edge is a secondary STAB that hurts just as much it sounds, while Swords Dance augments it's Attack to scary levels, making Aqua Jet more than just a weak Priority Attack. Weak Armor is a better Ability than Swift Swim on this Set as it, as said above, actually benefits from being hit while it Sets Up (Physical Attacks only, however). The given Spread maximizes his potential to Sweep.
Offensive Roles
Bouffalant
Bouffalant @ Choice Band/Leftovers
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Return
- Superpower
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
The Choice Band fits this Set the best, while Leftovers lets him stay alive longer. The Muscle Band is relatively gimmicky IMO... I also suggest a Bulkier EV Variant that keeps him alive longer , while also Speed Creeping other Bouffalants.
Typhlosion
Typhlosion @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Blaze
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 HP
Timid Nature
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Flamethrower/Fire Blast
- Hidden Power [Ground]
Standard Set, no suggestions besides Flamethrower/Fire Blast over Overheat so he can stay in. He hates to swtich :<
Conclusion
Once again, welcome back Jonachin it's a pleasure to have you again.
NOTE: These suggestions are only suggestions, it is your choice whether to accept them or not.
