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Hey everyone, I have a team I've put together for VGC play and I'd really love some input.
Here's the team:
Mega-Kangaskhan @ Kangaskhanite
EVs: 252 HP / 100 Attack / 156 Speed - Changed to a bulkier spread
Ability: Scrappy
Nature: Adamant
Moves:
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Return
A pretty basic moveset for the most common mega in the metagame. I decided to start here since Kangaskhan can be effective on almost any team. I started building the team with her in mind, so every other partner here was meant to have synergy with it in some way. Fake Out has been great to allow a partner to take down a threat that outspeeds it. Power Up Punch has been great to deal with steal/dark types while getting to +2 at the same time. I like Sucker Punch (especially at +2) to get around things faster than it. Return is actually the move I've used the least, and I've considered switching to Double-Edge for more power. Changed to a bulkier spread to help it last longer. I'll use it less as a lead and more for mid to late game. I've considered swapping Protect for Fake Out...
Milotic @ Assault Vest
EVs: 148 HP / 172 Def / 132 SpA / 4 SpD / 52 Spe
Nature: Modest
Ability: Competitive
Moves:
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Dragon Tail
Milotic is my Anti-Intimdate teammate, which can also lend potential burns with Scald. I had originally used Icy Wind, but felt that it was too weak and the speed control didn't seem to be helping much, so I switched to Ice beam. Due to the prevalence of Dragon, Flying, and Ground types, this thing has been an MVP for me (especially if given the chance to absorb an intimidate). Lots of changes here. Gave it Assault Vest and redid the EV spread. Also removed Protect/Recovery in favor of Icy Wind/Dragon Tail. I may switch one of those back out fro Hydro Pump too.
Sylveon @ Choice Specs
EVs: 188 HP / 68 Defense / 252 Special Attack
Ability: Pixilate
Nature: Modest
Moves:
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Moonblast
Sylveon is another member of the team that can end up an MVP pretty regularly. Pixilated, Choice Spec Hyper Voice hits extremely hard and has OHKO'd more times than I had expected. He's on the team to deal with the fighting type threats that give Kangaskhan nightmares, and has the added bonus of wiping out dragons in its sleep. The coverage moves are great when needed, but I end up using Hyper Voice 95% of the time/
Arcanine @ Leftovers
EVs: 212 HP / 108 Defense / 108 Special Def / 12 Attack / 68 Speed
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant
Moves:
- Snarl
- Will-O-Wisp
- Flare Blitz
- Extreme Speed
Arcanine has been a favorite Poke of mine since Gen 1, so I added him to the team to assist with Intimidates and Burns. I gave him a more defensive build to hopefully have those two options available throughout the duration of the match. Flare blitz is great for things like Ferrothorn and Mega-Mawile. Lastly, extreme speed has been a lifesaver at times during the finals turns of a match when I desperately need a KO on a weakened foe. Changed Morning Sun out for Snarl, and gave it Leftovers instead of Rocky Helmet. I'm also changing it from Impish to Adamant and redistributed EVs to a spread I found on Nugget Bridge.
Landorus-T @ Choice Band
EVs: 252 Attack / 252 Speed / 4 HP
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant
Moves:
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
- U-Turn
This was switched out for Amoonguss, as I needed something with more offensive presence. I also desperately needed some rock/ground moves to help with a lot of threats to my team. Superpower seemed like it could be quite handy, and U-Turning into my Arcanine gives a nifty double intimidate (assuming Competitive/Defiant users are dealt with).
Thundurus @ Sitrus Berry
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Defense / 44 Special Attack / 68 Special Defense / 28 Speed
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Calm
Moves:
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Taunt
Thundurus replaced Klefki as a Prankster user. With Thunder Wave it can do permanent speed control, and taunt can prevent things like Trick Room, Will-O-Wisp, and general setup moves. Having electric coverage on this team helps a lot and gives me a solid option against Charizard-Y. HP Ice has been a great second option to Milotic's Ice Beam.
