Ok, so, this is my first ever Monotype team. It has made it too 1500+ Elo. Here's the team:
Dragapult @ Leftovers
Ability: Infiltrator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Darts
- Steel Wing
- Phantom Force
- Dragon Dance
Dragon Dance Sweeper. Dragon Darts and Phantom Force are STAB moves. Steel Wing deals with Ice and Fairy types.
Mimikyu @ Life Orb
Ability: Disguise
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Drain Punch
- Shadow Sneak
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
Pretty standard set. Swords Dance to boost attack. Play Rough and Shadow Sneak are STAB moves. Drain Punch deals with Steel types.
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- King's Shield
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Shadow Sneak
King's Shield lowers the opposing Pokémon's attack if they use a contact move. Swords Dance boosts attack. Close Combat deals with dark types. Shadow Sneak is priority STAB.
Spectrier @ Leftovers
Ability: Grim Neigh
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Hex
- Mud Shot
Will-o-Wisp cuts the opponent's attack stat in half. Calm Mind boosts special attack and special defense. Hex pairs well with Will-o-Wisp. Mud Shot is for coverage and speed control.
Corsola-Galar @ Eviolite
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Strength Sap
- Night Shade
- Stealth Rock
Will-o-Wisp for halving the opponent's attack. Strength Sap lowers their attack even further and heals Corsola. Night Shade is for set damage. Stealth Rock for an entry hazard.
Blacephalon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Trick
Choice Specs set.
Problems:
Is the Aegislash set good. Should I replace King's Shield with Automize?
Weavile can easily shred this team, which was the match I lost. How can I deal with Weavile? Should I replace a member that can check Weavile?
Team can also be found here:
https://pokepast.es/c76e3ac47eaf759d
Looking for good improvements as this team has made it to 1500+ Elo. Thanks for reading!