Hey guys,
I love dark types, and I've been making a Competitive mono dark type team. I still can't decide on certain Pokemon/moves though, and I would take any suggestion.
Greninja (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Protean
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, - Atk)
- Scald
- Dark Pulse
- Extrasensory
- Ice Beam
Scald and Dark Pulse are for STAB, Extrasensory and Ice Beam for coverage. Also, I might scrap Greninja and replace him with Scrafty (I'll place the Scrafty set below), because this team will rely on Sunny Day (partially.)
Houndoom (M) @ Houndoomite
Trait: Flash Fire/Solar Power (Mega)
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, - Atk)
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Sunny Day
Flamethrower and Dark Pulse are STAB. Sludge Bomb is for fairies, and Sunny Day is for Solar Power and Shiftry. Houndoom will play a huge role in taking out major threats such as Aegislash, Klefki, Gengar, etc.
Shiftry (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Chlorophyll
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Solarbeam
- Dark Pulse
- Extrasensory
- Synthesis/Nasty Plot/Sunny Day
Solarbeam and Dark Pulse for STAB, Extrasensory for coverage, and Synthesis for healing, although I'm thinking Nasty Plot might be better for switch-ins and Sunny day to get it back up after the 5 turns (so I don't risk losing my Houndoom.)
Krookodile (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Power-up Punch/Thunder Fang
- Stone Edge/Rock Slide
E-quake and Crunch are for STAB, Stone Edge/Rockslide for the EdgeQuake coverage, and Power-up Punch for even more coverage + stat boost
Weavile (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, - SAtk)
- Ice Punch
- Night Slash
- Brick Break/Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
Weavile's main role is Dragon-slaying. He'll take out major threats such as Mega Garchomp, Mega Aerodactyl, and he can sweep if he gets a Swords Dance up sucessfully. Ice Punch and Night Slash are STAB, Brick Break/Poison Jab are coverage, and Swords Dance is for set-up.
Bisharp (M) @ ???
Trait: Defiant
EVs: 6 Def / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, - SAtk)
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Psycho Cut
- Rock Polish
I know Bisharp isn't all that fast, but I chose Jolly so he outspeeds a good chunk of Pokemon when he sets up the Rock Polish. Hes also my main Fairy counter. Iron Head and Night Slash are STAB, Sucker Punch is priority, and Rock Polish is for setting up for a sweep.
Scrafty @ Leftovers
Ability: Moxie
EVs: ???
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- High Jump Kick
- Crunch
- Zen Headbutt
- Dragon Dance
I really have no Idea what to do with Scrafty. He's bulky which is good, since I have no other Pokemon on my team to take hits. He'll most likely replace Greninja due to weather negating Greninja's Scald.
I know this is a very gimmicky team, but I tried my best to get as much coverage as possible. I considered Mega Absol, Zoroark, Cacturne, Hydreigon, Mightyena (yes, really, with Play Rough it's deadly), Liepard (again, Play Rough), Malamar (topsy turvy + contrary to ruin any sweeps anyone might try), and Honchkrow. Again, I'm open to any suggestions, and I'm happy you live through this wall of text. Also, if there is any way to make more use of the weather, please do give a suggestion.
P.S. Sorry if I structured this post terribly, this is my first post here.
