I need some help with my OU Team

Question

Hello anyone who clicked on my post! I have recently started building an OU balance team. I wanted to start with Clefable.

Clefable @ Kee Berry
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 52 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonlight
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Thunder Wave

This is a Clefable I have used in 1v1 and OU alike. It is extremely op in the best way. It has Unaware to wall any setup sweepers, and it just sets up a t wave before dominating. It now outspeeds, so it can either use Moonlight for sustain, or start setting up right away. Kee berry really helps it survive as well. Moonblast for damage. This Clefable even destroyed a Mega Lucario in 1v1.

Espeon @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Wish
- Psychic
To super back up Clefable, I have Espeon. Magic Bounce is so I can reflect back Hazards or anything that threatens Clefable. Calm Mind is a pretty obvious move choice, and Wish Protect for healing and for allies. Psychic for Damage.

Landorus-Therian @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 124 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Landorus is very helpful for setting up Stealth Rocks and U Turning out of there. It also is good against Heatran, which completely counters Clefable. Knock Off for utility.

Weavile @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
- Low Kick
This Weavile is so fun to use. It has Fake Out for first turn free damage, and Icicle Crash for things like Garchomp, Gliscor, or other Landorus T's. Knock Off for insane damage and for possible utility. Low Kick for maybe super effective hits, and heavy pokes.

So that is my team. I need two more pokes, and I would love some feedback. God bless!

Comments

mm. Clefable is the win condition right? Unaware isn't very appropriate in this case. Magic Guard would be a more sensible choice because this clefable you have right there is easy to wear down. I'm not liking this Espeon either; Diancie-mega is a better Magic Bounce Pokemon, while Mew is an overall better Psychic-type. Espeon's place is long lost in OU in my opinion. Fake Out Weavile? I'd rather use Ice Shard for a priority attack that deals more damage. Free damage is good, high damage is better.
So far, your team is setup material for Scizor-mega, you may want to add a direct counter. I would honestly standardize the Clefable, take out Espeon and rework the rest. Add two more Pokémon. Anything will do. I'll look into the flaws to improve the team.

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Thanks for responding. Unaware on Clefable is to counter any setup sweepers, which this team had problems with. Magic Guard is less useful because if I feel a strong status coming, I switch into Espeon.
The Espeon was one I was hesitant about adding, but it works out. It is the only poke other than Xatu that can get Magic Bounce without a mega. This is good because I don't need to lead my Magic Bounce poke just do get a mega, so I can reflect back status.
The Ice Shard on Weavile is a pretty good idea, I do like having Fake Out, but I might use that. The only problem is that the priority is pretty unnecessary, due to Weavile's high speed.
I do need a scizor counter tho. Thanks for that!

Answer 1

I must say, this looks very good.
But i think your team will be better if you give landorus the life orb, and weavile a focus sash.
Then, replace Icicle Crash with Ice Shard (priority move) and replace Low Kick with Swords Dance.
So that way you'll get free damage and a free attack double up!
As for 2 pokemon...

Dragonite
Ahh, ze uber dragon.
This beast is a great additon to any team
Ability: Multiscale
Item: Lum Berry/ Leftovers
Nature: Adamant
Evs: full investment in attack and speed, what's left on defense.
Moves:
Dragon Dance
Dragon Claw/ Outrage
Earthquake
Extreme Speed
Dragon Dance is super obvious, gain speed and attack succesfully thanks to multiscale.
Earthquake is a very good move and even better coverage.
Extreme Speed is there to finish off low health pokes or secure knockouts.
I saw that you already used leftovers and i'm not sure if duplicate items are allowed at battle spot, but if you choose leftovers, choose Dragon Claw.
If you choose the Lum Berry, go with Outrage, Dragonite won't get confused after 2-3 turns of rampage.

Scizor
Another solid poke, thanks to the single weakness.
Watch out though, as most fire type moves totally burn up poor Scizor.
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant
Evs: 248 HP/ 200 spD/ 16 def/ 44 att
Moves:
Swords Dance
Roost
Bullet Punch
U-turn
Since Scizor has such a great typing and good bulk, he can constantly raise it's attack and maintain health through the mixed use of Roost and Swords Dance.
Bullet Punch will then become a solid move and U-turn can be used to scout counters.

Hope i helped!

Comments

Thanks for your comment! I have used Scizor before, and not really liked it, but the Dragonite seems great! Thx!

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Oh, allright!
Of you want to use a steel type though, I recommend bisharp.
Another really great poke!