This is a team that I built around the Dark-type, themed around the idea of me being a Gym leader. Any and all feedback is appreciated!
Absol (F) @ Razor Claw
Ability: Super Luck
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Shadow Claw
- Psycho Cut
- Night Slash
Absol is the crit monster of the team. Razor Claw + Super Luck means that I have a pretty high critical hit chance, plus I have moves with naturally high crit rates. Swords Dance is to help set up, Psycho Cut is there for any Fighting-types, and Shadow Claw + Night Slash is a good synergy combo.
Sableye @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Prankster
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick
- Disable
- Will-O-Wisp
- Foul Play
Sableye is designed to be as annoying as possible. I'm running the Trick + Disable strategy in case of people trying to set up, Will-O-Wisp for any physical sweepers, and Foul Play in case someone tries to use Swords Dance. This is the 'mon I'm most open to making changes to.
Lokix @ Wide Lens
Ability: Tinted Lens
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Axe Kick
- First Impression
- Throat Chop
- U-turn
Lokix... I'm not sure how to use it properly. This is a Pokemon that I really like, but have no clue what to do with. Is First Impression and U-Turn a good combo at least?
Obstagoon @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Facade
- Throat Chop
- Bulk Up
- Lash Out
The gutsy heavy hitter of the team. Obstagoon has Bulk Up to set up, a Guts and Flame Orb-boosted Facade, and Throat Chop + Lash Out for Dark STAB. I feel like the moveset could use some improvement though.
Bisharp @ Eviolite
Ability: Defiant
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Brick Break
- Hone Claws
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
Bulky and hard-hitting, Bisharp makes good use of the Eviolite here. It gets good STAB with Knock Off and Iron Head, an excellent setup move in Hone Claws, and Brick Break in case of a screen-setter.
Roaring Moon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protosynthesis
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Dragon Claw
- U-turn
Finally, the "ace" of the team: Roaring Moon. It's fast, it hits like a freaking truck, and it would be so much better if I knew how to use it. Roaring Moon mains, help me out!
So, that's my mono-Dark team. I'm not used to using this Type, so I'll take all the help I can get!
