Introduction
Hello everyone, I've started learning about competitive pokémon battling recently and decided to try out a team to begin with. I have tried it out for a while now, and can already tell my win ratio is around 50% mostly because of some specific threats and so I would like some advice on how I can make my team better.
Some of the problems I've found for this team are fire types (mostly Talonflame, Heatran and Mega Charizard Y), Mega Gyarados and other bulky types (such as Ground and Steel)
Format and style
My team fits the USUM OU criteria. It's supposed to be a balanced team, dishing damage while also being able to take hits.
The team
*Toxapex @ Black Sludge
Regenerator ; Calm
252 HP/8 Def/248 SpD
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes
- Scald
- Haze*
Works as a lead, setting Toxic Spikes. Has Regenerator, Black Sludge and Recover to further help its survivability. Takes damage nicely, and helps out with coverage with Scald. Haze is the last move to help with late game sweepers.
Personally, I feel as if Toxic Spikes is not helpful most of the time, which is making me consider to change it to Toxic if this pokémon is to stay on the team.
*Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Poison Heal ; Jolly
244 HP/152 SpD/112 Spe
- Defog
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Roost*
Helping out mostly as support, Gliscor has Poison Heal, Toxic Orb and Roost to help it survive. Defog gives it the most usage, being able to remove entry hazards. Earthquake is a nice coverage, and Knock Off helps out sometimes.
To me, this pokémon is not reliable in terms of speed against certain threats (mostly fire types) and its crippling weakness makes it quite vulnerable. I feel like changing the EV distribution might be a must for this one if its to be kept.
*Kartana @ Choice Band
Beast Boost ; Jolly
4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
- Leaf Blade
- Knock Off
- Smart Strike
- Sacred Sword*
Glass cannon, hits really hard, dies super fast. Currently it's the pokémon I'm mostly unsatisfied with, since its speed isn't always reliable. The movepool helps out with coverage mostly. Considering replacing Choice Band for Choice Scarf or Focus Sash if I keep it.
*Venusaur M @ Venusaurite
Thick Fat ; Calm
248 HP/88 Def/156 SpD/16 Spe
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- HP Fire
- Leech Seed*
Great tank. I feel as if it lacks a Grass Stab (maybe Giga Drain), so I'm considering replacing Leech Seed or Synthesis, if I keep it.
*Clefable @ Leftovers
Magic Guard ; Bold
252 HP/252 Def/4 SpD
- Stealth Rock
- Soft-Boiled
- Moonblast
- Wish*
Very reliable tank and support. Sets hazards, heals itself and others, and packs a punch with Moonblast. Synergizes well with the rest of the team.
*Reuniclus @ Leftovers
Magic Guard ; Bold
252 HP/212 Def/44 Spe
- Calm Mind
- Acid Armor
- Psychic
- Recover*
A true beast. Has great survivability and potential. Not much else that I have perceived.