Rising Sun
Introduction
Hi everyone, I am Chessking345 and this is one of my better teams, built around Prankster Necrozma-Dusk-Mane.Introduction
Teambuilding Process
I started by building around the idea of Prankster + Taunt on a Shell Smash Pokemon to defeat Prankster Haze, one of the most common methods to stop Shell Smash. Necrozma-Dusk-Mane looked optimal as it can defeat non-Choice Scarf Imposter with Ultranecrozium Z, as well as having a solid typing against -ates.
Seeing that by forgoing Sunsteel Strike for Taunt Necrozma-DM struggles a lot against Dark Types, I added Xerneas. The standard Poison Heal set with Earth Power was pretty solid in my opinion and I didn't like Magma Storm for its hax and the abundance of Flash Fire Steels.
Standard Prankster Giratina checks powerful Band Attackers and provides a counter-measure vs set-up Pokemon.
Flash Fire Registeel handles Mega Diancie, Contrary Mega Mewtwo Y, along with Magma Storm Xerneas. Levitate is an option to check Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y but V-create -ates are pretty common. Registeel also adds Stealth Rock to the team. Topsy Turvy checks Contrary.
With a big Mega Gengar weakness as well as no hazard removal, Unaware Yveltal handles both. Dread Plate boosts Revelation Dance so Yveltal can Spin against Giratina more reliably.
Imposter Chansey is an excellent addition to every team and helps me Scout sets, especially for Necrozma-Dusk-Mane. Eviolite is picked to better switch-in to dangerous attackers like Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y.
Shuffled the team a bit so it isn't obvious that I was building around Necrozma-DM.
The Team
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Xerneas @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Quiver Dance
- Lovely Kiss
Improofed by: Itself, Chansey can whirlwind away if needed
Xerneas @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Quiver Dance
- Lovely Kiss
Improofed by: Itself, Chansey can whirlwind away if needed
Poison Heal Xerneas is an amazing offensive Pokemon that is extremely threatening to all teams, especially offensive teams, thanks to its bulk, immunity to status, and ability to set-up easily. Toxic Orb and Poison Heal give Xerneas passive recovery and status immunity, allowing it to set-up easily against passive Pokemon. Moonblast is the main STAB move; Earth Power is coverage against resists, mainly steels but also including Primal Groudon; Quiver Dance is the set-up move of choice; and Lovely Kiss cripples opposing Pokemon, even if they check Xerneas it can open up opportunities for Necrozma-Dusk-Mane to set up. A Bold Nature is chosen to help against Poison Heal Mega Mewtwo X, which this team relies on Xerneas to check.
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Imposter
Happiness: 80
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Metal Burst
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
- Soft-Boiled
Improofed by: ... its imposter, but everyone except Necrozma-DM can, Registeel punished hardest with Rocks
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Ultranecrozium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Taunt
- Power Trip
- Photon Geyser
Improofed by: Itself if not against Choice Scarf, otherwise Yveltal handles easily
Giratina @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Core Enforcer
- Strength Sap
- Milk Drink
- Haze
Improofed by: Xerneas, Registeel, and Chansey
Registeel @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Anchor Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Topsy-Turvy
- Slack Off
Improofed by: Itself
Yveltal @ Dread Plate
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Revelation Dance
- Spectral Thief
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
Improofed by: Xerneas, Registeel, Chansey
Threats to the Team
Poison Heal Regigigas: This team has like no answer to this threat, Giratina can switch-in and force it out once but after goggles get knocked you will need some luck with sleep turns. Registeel can answer it too but it hates sleep and you will be exposed to other threats. Try to play the game quickly and get an opportunity for NDM to sweep.
Counters to Xerneas and NDM: If the opponent team has counters to both of the attackers, such as Ho-oh and Unaware Dark, then it will be very difficult to break through. If you are seeing a lot of Dark types, consider running Sunsteel Strike over Photon Geyser or use the untested alternate version down below.
Choice Scarf Imposter: Scarf Imposter outspeeds Necrozma-Dusk Mane and denies a sweep, if you scouted for it you can play around it by going Yveltal every time. Main problem is getting a safe set-up for NDM in this match-up as you basically have to come in on a Pokemon with no pivoting moves.
Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y: Who even has an answer to this lol. Imposter checks it if healthy enough. Registeel handles variants that run Blue Flare over Earth Power for whatever reason. Generally just keep Imposter healthy and limit the amount of free switch-ins it can get.
Importable
Xerneas @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Quiver Dance
- Lovely Kiss
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Imposter
Happiness: 80
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Metal Burst
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
- Soft-Boiled
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Ultranecrozium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Taunt
- Power Trip
- Photon Geyser
Giratina @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Core Enforcer
- Strength Sap
- Milk Drink
- Haze
Registeel @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Anchor Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Topsy-Turvy
- Slack Off
Yveltal @ Dread Plate
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Revelation Dance
- Spectral Thief
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
- Quiver Dance
- Lovely Kiss
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Imposter
Happiness: 80
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Metal Burst
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
- Soft-Boiled
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Ultranecrozium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Taunt
- Power Trip
- Photon Geyser
Giratina @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Core Enforcer
- Strength Sap
- Milk Drink
- Haze
Registeel @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Anchor Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Topsy-Turvy
- Slack Off
Yveltal @ Dread Plate
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Revelation Dance
- Spectral Thief
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
Made this team recently and haven't really tested it, focuses around Nuzzle Xern providing a bit of speed control and hopefully getting the para on Imposter since you can't really set up with Dusk Mane without Imposter getting paraed. Searing Sunraze Smash hits like a truck though and helps you break bulky Unaware mons that previously you had to Ultra Burst to get LTBTS. Team probably needs more paralysis tbh. Use at own risk.
Xerneas @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Moonblast
- Nuzzle
- Magma Storm
- Taunt
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Imposter
Happiness: 80
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Metal Burst
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
- Soft-Boiled
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Solganium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
IVs: 28 Def
- Shell Smash
- Taunt
- Power Trip
- Sunsteel Strike
Giratina @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Core Enforcer
- Strength Sap
- Milk Drink
- Haze
Registeel @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Anchor Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Topsy-Turvy
- Slack Off
Yveltal @ Dread Plate
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Revelation Dance
- Spectral Thief
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
Xerneas @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Moonblast
- Nuzzle
- Magma Storm
- Taunt
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Imposter
Happiness: 80
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Metal Burst
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
- Soft-Boiled
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane @ Solganium Z
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Lonely Nature
IVs: 28 Def
- Shell Smash
- Taunt
- Power Trip
- Sunsteel Strike
Giratina @ Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Core Enforcer
- Strength Sap
- Milk Drink
- Haze
Registeel @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Anchor Shot
- Stealth Rock
- Topsy-Turvy
- Slack Off
Yveltal @ Dread Plate
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Revelation Dance
- Spectral Thief
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
Oh and since this is posted on December 25th Merry Christmas everyone!