Champion Leon
Banned deucer.
I managed to make a comeback with Golisopod, albeit with Lefties and and an Impish nature:
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So the name stands for Current both in water and electricity as this team uses 2 Electric-types, and 2 Water-types, as well as Electric Surge. The goal of this team is to make good use of Electric Surge with a strong team support, while showcasing Golisipod as a valuable member of a team with the right ability, item, and moveset designed specifically for his teammates.
Ferrothorn @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Trick
- Nuzzle
- Spikes
- Parting Shot
My typical lead, worse case scenario, I can Parting Shot to something non-Dark that can take their softened attacks, or at least confirm if they have Dazzling, Contrary, Simple, or Magic Bounce. I can also prevent Poison Heal, Spooky Plate, and Focus Sash users from using their strategy. Due to Ferrothorn's immunities, Parting Shot also means the foe wont Spore, Toxic, or Leech Seed my incoming teammate since they wont know I am switching :)
I first disarm with Trick, disable with Nuzzle, decorate with Spikes, and diminish with Parting Shot. If the foe has Magic Bounce, I then direct them with Parting Shot back to their Pokeball and force their switch. Especially helpful if I managed to get at least 1 Spikes down. It also resists Fairy, Electric, Water, to aid Giratina, Zekrom, Gyarados-Mega, and Golisopod.
Also Nuzzle gets an Electric Terrain boost ;D
Giratina @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Baneful Bunker
- Dragon Tail
- Spectral Thief
I usually send in Giratina next, so it can activate my Toxic Orb and then it can serve as my status absorber. I set spikes, status & stall, switch out their foe, and steal their boosts. Giratina is a strong support to my team, and unlike Aegislash, it does not add any Ground weaknesses, and it can actually take advantage of Poison Heal.
Further, it loves coming in on a Volt Switch, especially if it KOes the foe, or Parting Shot, especially as the foe wont use Spore on Ferrothorn which means it wont be slept before Toxic Orb activates. Oh, also, Gyarados' Baton Pass which not only provides Spectral Thief, but unlike the other 2 pivots, it is slower so it let's Giratina get the Spectral Thieved Shell Smash from opposing Sash Mewtwo-Mega-Y and outspeed everything! Oh, and if they want to Spectral Thief Giratina, they will just get Poisoned instead. :D
Giratina has many resistances/Immunities, including Normal Extreme Speed from Slaking/Regigas, and V-Create + Superpower from Contrarian Mewtwo-X & Groudon-Primal. Giratina pairs surprisingly well with Golisopod covering its Electric weaknesses, while Golisopod covers its Ice, and Dark, weaknesses. They also tend to resist what each other's neutral hits would be between the 2 of them, at least 1 of the 2 resist 11 / 17 types, with bold if they both resist it:
Ground, Dark, Ice, Steel, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric.
If they are a Normal type, I can still Dragon Tail the boosters out, or just switch to Unaware Mega-Gyarados and stall them out if they have Substitute.
Golisopod @ Expert Belt
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crabhammer
- Bolt Strike
- Leech Life
- Shore Up
I needed a Ground resist (including from 1K Arrows) after packing 2 Electric types on my team, and with many bulky Grass-types like Venusaur having a dual-typing that neutralized the resistance, and too many (5) weaknesses, I thought of Golisipod, as it isn't weak to Fire, and can use its STAB water attacks to handle Groudon, and 1HKOs it along with many others.
Zekrom and Manectric resist Flying, albeit not the best defensively, and Giratina is a best, so sorry Yveltal, Ho-oh, and Lugia, but you don't threat it. As for Rayquaza, Gyarados can Spectral Thief Oblivion Wing, and Baton Pass safely to Zekrom for the Extreme Speed and Boomburst, or even Manectric backed by Specs. Electric types may be frail, but a slow pivot changes everything...
Don't forget, Fur Coat helps against Psystrike and the odd Sacred Sword as well.
I know Bolt Strike looks surprising, but it is so it can 1HKO +DEF Natured: Kyogre-Primal, Ho-oh, Lugia, Yvetal, and Mega Gyarados, especially with boosts from Electric Terrain, and deal strong neutral coverage against Palkia, Rayquaza-Mega, etc. Calculations on 1HKOs are below-
Gyarados-Mega @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Spectral Thief
- Baton Pass
- Roost
What can I say, pretty self explanatory. I use it over Yvetal so it can take Ice, rather than attract Ice attacks.
Knock off their item as they set up, steal their boosts, recover the damage and then Baton Pass to a sweeper like Zekrom for the KO. It is so much fun surprising everyone with Baton Pass, especially as not everyone is aware that Galvanize is a thing, especially as Zekrom resists both of its Water weaknesses.
With an immunity to Prankster, Psychic, and resistances to Ice, Fire, Water, Dark, and Ghost, Gyarados-Mega is no slouch defensively, and after a Spectral Thief, even offensively.
Manectric-Mega @ Expert Belt / Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Steam Eruption
The reason to truly use Zekrom over Groudon-Primal for Galvanize: double-STAB, and with Volt Switch, Manectric serves as a great pivot. You have 2 options for items: Choice Specs is so it can stay a threat, while still maintain a solid speed. Manectric is fast, but if needed, it appreciates using Expert Belt instead so it can use other moves without recoil, especially since it is frail and will take heavy damage even from resisted hits. Electric Surge already boosts its STAB by what a Specs would be, but Specs boosts Ice Beam and Steam Eruption.
People still end up trying to Spore it, or teammates while Electric Surge is up, which proves that sometimes it is good to use an unpopular strategy because your opponent cannot predict against it. Manectric also gets coverage to handle its usual counters like Groudon-Primal and Zygarde. Calculations for Expert Belt & Specs are below:
Zekrom @ Life Orb
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Boomburst
- Core Enforcer
- Steam Eruption
Nothing to see here, just 324 base power Boomburst that's all... oh, and Extreme Speed hits at 216 base power, while Steam Eruption handles Groudon-Primal, and Core Enforcer removes Dazzling, and everything else.
This is what happens when you are too low on damage to bother being Imposter-proof, so you use Life Orb over Draco Plate. Overall, I focused on a +Atk Nature even though 3/4 moves are special, because it just makes more sense
Zekrom adds another Ice, Fairy, and Ground weakness, but I like it's power, and the fact that Electric Surge lets it rival Life Orb Aerilate Rayquaza in prowess, with less weaknesses. Don't believe me? Check out the calculations below:
Threatens my Electric-types, such as a Contrarian user with V-Create under his belt, but I can handle it with Crab Hammer Golisipod, Spectral Thief Gyarados. If Manectric outspeeds it (i.e. a Choice Bander), Steam Eruption 1HKOs as it will go first. Giratina isn't threatened by anything it can throw at it really.
Threatens Giratina, Gyarados-Mega, and Zekrom but my Ferrothorn can resist, Trick, and Nuzzle it. It can pivot with Parting Shot to weaken its offense. If it is Nuzzle paralyzed, Zekrom can outspeed it with Extreme Speed for the 1HKO. Manectric can Steam Eruption with Specs, and net the 1HKO. Giratina can even Baneful Bunker on predicted Fake-outs and Extreme Speeds to Poison stall.
Ironically, because of its weakness to Stealth Rock, Kyurem will be KOed by Core Enforcer, while Kyurem-B will only net a 2HKO against Zekrom, even factoring in Life Orb, as the below caluclations state.
252+ Atk Refrigerate Kyurem-Black Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Zekrom: 294-348 (72.7 - 86.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Gyarados, and Golisipod serve as ways to wall it, and can defeat it.
It can Geomancy, but at the end of the day, it better watch out for Zekrom's Extreme Speed (shown below). Ferrothorn can also use Trick and resist its attacks to Nuzzle it.
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Xerneas in Electric Terrain: 368-434 (80.7 - 95.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
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So what do you say, let's keep things Current! :)
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Introduction
So the name stands for Current both in water and electricity as this team uses 2 Electric-types, and 2 Water-types, as well as Electric Surge. The goal of this team is to make good use of Electric Surge with a strong team support, while showcasing Golisipod as a valuable member of a team with the right ability, item, and moveset designed specifically for his teammates.
In-Depth
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Trick
- Nuzzle
- Spikes
- Parting Shot
My typical lead, worse case scenario, I can Parting Shot to something non-Dark that can take their softened attacks, or at least confirm if they have Dazzling, Contrary, Simple, or Magic Bounce. I can also prevent Poison Heal, Spooky Plate, and Focus Sash users from using their strategy. Due to Ferrothorn's immunities, Parting Shot also means the foe wont Spore, Toxic, or Leech Seed my incoming teammate since they wont know I am switching :)
I first disarm with Trick, disable with Nuzzle, decorate with Spikes, and diminish with Parting Shot. If the foe has Magic Bounce, I then direct them with Parting Shot back to their Pokeball and force their switch. Especially helpful if I managed to get at least 1 Spikes down. It also resists Fairy, Electric, Water, to aid Giratina, Zekrom, Gyarados-Mega, and Golisopod.
Also Nuzzle gets an Electric Terrain boost ;D
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Baneful Bunker
- Dragon Tail
- Spectral Thief
I usually send in Giratina next, so it can activate my Toxic Orb and then it can serve as my status absorber. I set spikes, status & stall, switch out their foe, and steal their boosts. Giratina is a strong support to my team, and unlike Aegislash, it does not add any Ground weaknesses, and it can actually take advantage of Poison Heal.
Further, it loves coming in on a Volt Switch, especially if it KOes the foe, or Parting Shot, especially as the foe wont use Spore on Ferrothorn which means it wont be slept before Toxic Orb activates. Oh, also, Gyarados' Baton Pass which not only provides Spectral Thief, but unlike the other 2 pivots, it is slower so it let's Giratina get the Spectral Thieved Shell Smash from opposing Sash Mewtwo-Mega-Y and outspeed everything! Oh, and if they want to Spectral Thief Giratina, they will just get Poisoned instead. :D
Giratina has many resistances/Immunities, including Normal Extreme Speed from Slaking/Regigas, and V-Create + Superpower from Contrarian Mewtwo-X & Groudon-Primal. Giratina pairs surprisingly well with Golisopod covering its Electric weaknesses, while Golisopod covers its Ice, and Dark, weaknesses. They also tend to resist what each other's neutral hits would be between the 2 of them, at least 1 of the 2 resist 11 / 17 types, with bold if they both resist it:
Ground, Dark, Ice, Steel, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric.
If they are a Normal type, I can still Dragon Tail the boosters out, or just switch to Unaware Mega-Gyarados and stall them out if they have Substitute.
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crabhammer
- Bolt Strike
- Leech Life
- Shore Up
I needed a Ground resist (including from 1K Arrows) after packing 2 Electric types on my team, and with many bulky Grass-types like Venusaur having a dual-typing that neutralized the resistance, and too many (5) weaknesses, I thought of Golisipod, as it isn't weak to Fire, and can use its STAB water attacks to handle Groudon, and 1HKOs it along with many others.
Zekrom and Manectric resist Flying, albeit not the best defensively, and Giratina is a best, so sorry Yveltal, Ho-oh, and Lugia, but you don't threat it. As for Rayquaza, Gyarados can Spectral Thief Oblivion Wing, and Baton Pass safely to Zekrom for the Extreme Speed and Boomburst, or even Manectric backed by Specs. Electric types may be frail, but a slow pivot changes everything...
Don't forget, Fur Coat helps against Psystrike and the odd Sacred Sword as well.
I know Bolt Strike looks surprising, but it is so it can 1HKO +DEF Natured: Kyogre-Primal, Ho-oh, Lugia, Yvetal, and Mega Gyarados, especially with boosts from Electric Terrain, and deal strong neutral coverage against Palkia, Rayquaza-Mega, etc. Calculations on 1HKOs are below-
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Lugia in Electric Terrain: 329-389 (79 - 93.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Greninja-Ash: 336-396 (96.5 - 113.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon-Primal: 432-509 (106.9 - 125.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 420-497 (103.9 - 123%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 372-439 (94.4 - 111.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Yveltal in Electric Terrain: 406-478 (89 - 104.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Diancie-Mega: 310-367 (101.9 - 120.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Ho-Oh in Electric Terrain: 420-497 (100.9 - 119.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Leech Life vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-Y: 331-391 (79.5 - 93.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Leech Life vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Deoxys-Speed: 283-338 (93 - 111.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
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2HKOs
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Tyranitar-Mega: 247-295 (61.1 - 73%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Rayquaza-Mega in Electric Terrain: 179-211 (43.2 - 50.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Palkia in Electric Terrain: 179-211 (46.6 - 54.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
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Defensively:
252+ Atk Life Orb Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 179-213 (50.5 - 60.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO *Assume it got Nuzzle Paralyzed*
252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo-Mega-Y Psystrike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod in Psychic Terrain: 134-160 (37.8 - 45.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 120-144 (33.8 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Pixilate Diancie-Mega Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 82-97 (23.1 - 27.4%) -- 68.1% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Refrigerate Kyurem-Black Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 33-39 (9.3 - 11%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Life Orb Kyurem-Black Outrage vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 109-129 (30.7 - 36.4%) -- 51% chance to 3HKO
252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 43-51 (12.1 - 14.4%) -- possible 7HKO
252+ Atk Groudon-Primal V-create vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 129-153 (36.4 - 43.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Greninja-Ash: 336-396 (96.5 - 113.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Groudon-Primal: 432-509 (106.9 - 125.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 420-497 (103.9 - 123%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 372-439 (94.4 - 111.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Yveltal in Electric Terrain: 406-478 (89 - 104.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Diancie-Mega: 310-367 (101.9 - 120.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Ho-Oh in Electric Terrain: 420-497 (100.9 - 119.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Leech Life vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-Y: 331-391 (79.5 - 93.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Leech Life vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Deoxys-Speed: 283-338 (93 - 111.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
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2HKOs
252+ Atk Expert Belt Golisopod Crabhammer vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Tyranitar-Mega: 247-295 (61.1 - 73%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Rayquaza-Mega in Electric Terrain: 179-211 (43.2 - 50.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Golisopod Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Palkia in Electric Terrain: 179-211 (46.6 - 54.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
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Defensively:
252+ Atk Life Orb Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 179-213 (50.5 - 60.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO *Assume it got Nuzzle Paralyzed*
252 SpA Life Orb Mewtwo-Mega-Y Psystrike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod in Psychic Terrain: 134-160 (37.8 - 45.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 120-144 (33.8 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Pixilate Diancie-Mega Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 82-97 (23.1 - 27.4%) -- 68.1% chance to 4HKO
252+ Atk Refrigerate Kyurem-Black Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 33-39 (9.3 - 11%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Life Orb Kyurem-Black Outrage vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 109-129 (30.7 - 36.4%) -- 51% chance to 3HKO
252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 43-51 (12.1 - 14.4%) -- possible 7HKO
252+ Atk Groudon-Primal V-create vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Golisopod: 129-153 (36.4 - 43.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Spectral Thief
- Baton Pass
- Roost
What can I say, pretty self explanatory. I use it over Yvetal so it can take Ice, rather than attract Ice attacks.
Knock off their item as they set up, steal their boosts, recover the damage and then Baton Pass to a sweeper like Zekrom for the KO. It is so much fun surprising everyone with Baton Pass, especially as not everyone is aware that Galvanize is a thing, especially as Zekrom resists both of its Water weaknesses.
With an immunity to Prankster, Psychic, and resistances to Ice, Fire, Water, Dark, and Ghost, Gyarados-Mega is no slouch defensively, and after a Spectral Thief, even offensively.
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Steam Eruption
The reason to truly use Zekrom over Groudon-Primal for Galvanize: double-STAB, and with Volt Switch, Manectric serves as a great pivot. You have 2 options for items: Choice Specs is so it can stay a threat, while still maintain a solid speed. Manectric is fast, but if needed, it appreciates using Expert Belt instead so it can use other moves without recoil, especially since it is frail and will take heavy damage even from resisted hits. Electric Surge already boosts its STAB by what a Specs would be, but Specs boosts Ice Beam and Steam Eruption.
People still end up trying to Spore it, or teammates while Electric Surge is up, which proves that sometimes it is good to use an unpopular strategy because your opponent cannot predict against it. Manectric also gets coverage to handle its usual counters like Groudon-Primal and Zygarde. Calculations for Expert Belt & Specs are below:
Expert Belt-
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 360-425 (91.3 - 107.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 310-367 (76.7 - 90.8%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 461-542 (114.1 - 134.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega: 384-456 (92.7 - 110.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 206-245 (50.9 - 60.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Zygarde-Complete: 398-470 (62.5 - 73.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Choice Specs-
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega: 274-324 (90.1 - 106.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega: 476-564 (114.9 - 136.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 384-452 (95 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 450-530 (114.2 - 134.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Zygarde-Complete: 496-584 (77.9 - 91.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 258-304 (63.8 - 75.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 360-425 (91.3 - 107.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 310-367 (76.7 - 90.8%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 461-542 (114.1 - 134.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega: 384-456 (92.7 - 110.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 206-245 (50.9 - 60.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Expert Belt Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Zygarde-Complete: 398-470 (62.5 - 73.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
Choice Specs-
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega: 274-324 (90.1 - 106.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega: 476-564 (114.9 - 136.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal in Electric Terrain: 384-452 (95 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega in Electric Terrain: 450-530 (114.2 - 134.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Zygarde-Complete: 496-584 (77.9 - 91.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Manectric-Mega Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 258-304 (63.8 - 75.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Boomburst
- Core Enforcer
- Steam Eruption
Nothing to see here, just 324 base power Boomburst that's all... oh, and Extreme Speed hits at 216 base power, while Steam Eruption handles Groudon-Primal, and Core Enforcer removes Dazzling, and everything else.
This is what happens when you are too low on damage to bother being Imposter-proof, so you use Life Orb over Draco Plate. Overall, I focused on a +Atk Nature even though 3/4 moves are special, because it just makes more sense
Zekrom adds another Ice, Fairy, and Ground weakness, but I like it's power, and the fact that Electric Surge lets it rival Life Orb Aerilate Rayquaza in prowess, with less weaknesses. Don't believe me? Check out the calculations below:
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Rayquaza-Mega in Electric Terrain: 298-351 (71.9 - 84.7%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega in Electric Terrain: 398-469 (96.1 - 113.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Zekrom Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 384-456 (95 - 112.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kyogre-Primal: 385-455 (95.2 - 112.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega: 445-525 (112.9 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Lugia: 299-354 (71.8 - 85%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Lugia: 393-463 (94.4 - 111.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Diancie-Mega in Electric Terrain: 277-328 (91.1 - 107.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega in Electric Terrain: 374-441 (123 - 145%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zekrom Core Enforcer vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyurem-Black: 343-406 (75.5 - 89.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Rayquaza-Mega in Electric Terrain: 398-469 (96.1 - 113.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Zekrom Steam Eruption vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 384-456 (95 - 112.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kyogre-Primal: 385-455 (95.2 - 112.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyogre-Primal: 382-452 (94.5 - 111.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Gyarados-Mega: 445-525 (112.9 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Lugia: 299-354 (71.8 - 85%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Lugia: 393-463 (94.4 - 111.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Diancie-Mega in Electric Terrain: 277-328 (91.1 - 107.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega in Electric Terrain: 374-441 (123 - 145%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 SpA Life Orb Zekrom Core Enforcer vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Kyurem-Black: 343-406 (75.5 - 89.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Importable
Ferrothorn @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Trick
- Nuzzle
- Spikes
- Parting Shot
Giratina @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Baneful Bunker
- Dragon Tail
- Spectral Thief
Golisopod @ Expert Belt
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crabhammer
- Bolt Strike
- Leech Life
- Shore Up
Gyarados-Mega @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Spectral Thief
- Baton Pass
- Roost
Manectric-Mega @ Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Steam Eruption
Zekrom @ Life Orb
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Boomburst
- Core Enforcer
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Trick
- Nuzzle
- Spikes
- Parting Shot
Giratina @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Baneful Bunker
- Dragon Tail
- Spectral Thief
Golisopod @ Expert Belt
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Crabhammer
- Bolt Strike
- Leech Life
- Shore Up
Gyarados-Mega @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Knock Off
- Spectral Thief
- Baton Pass
- Roost
Manectric-Mega @ Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Steam Eruption
Zekrom @ Life Orb
Ability: Galvanize
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Extreme Speed
- Boomburst
- Core Enforcer
- Steam Eruption
Threats:
Threatens my Electric-types, such as a Contrarian user with V-Create under his belt, but I can handle it with Crab Hammer Golisipod, Spectral Thief Gyarados. If Manectric outspeeds it (i.e. a Choice Bander), Steam Eruption 1HKOs as it will go first. Giratina isn't threatened by anything it can throw at it really.
Threatens Giratina, Gyarados-Mega, and Zekrom but my Ferrothorn can resist, Trick, and Nuzzle it. It can pivot with Parting Shot to weaken its offense. If it is Nuzzle paralyzed, Zekrom can outspeed it with Extreme Speed for the 1HKO. Manectric can Steam Eruption with Specs, and net the 1HKO. Giratina can even Baneful Bunker on predicted Fake-outs and Extreme Speeds to Poison stall.
252+ Atk Refrigerate Kyurem-Black Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Zekrom: 294-348 (72.7 - 86.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Gyarados, and Golisipod serve as ways to wall it, and can defeat it.
252 SpA Life Orb Galvanize Zekrom Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Xerneas in Electric Terrain: 368-434 (80.7 - 95.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
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Can you help me improve my team? I want to keep the core Current theme: Electric Surge, Golisopod, Zekrom, but I am will to completely change any of the other 4: Manectric, Gyarados, Giratina, and Ferrothorn.
So what do you say, let's keep things Current! :)
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