First set for Team 1, Pokemon 2:
We need a Pokemon to counter Archen as best we can, and Magnemite will hurt us too. How do we cover these sets? Ground will destroy the Magnemite, while a decent Electric- or Rock-type attack blows away Archen. How do we pack both? Answer:
Drilbur @ Eviolite
Level 5
Ability:Mold Breaker
Jolly Nature
EVs:36 HP/236 Atk/212 Spe
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Rapid Spin
Stealth Rock
Just pulled this straight out of the analysis and added more offensive options. Earthquake destroys Magnemite while Rock Slide crushes Archen. Also, all of Magnemite's moves are neutral or immunitied and Drilbur has an Eviolite to help take the attack. Archen is no problem, as its only attack is resisted by this set and it is crushed by Rock Slide.
EDIT: Offensive options over Spin and Rocks removed because they have negligible coverage and Murkrow needs Rocks off. Also changed posts about Murkrow hurting us, because Murkrow is on our team.
We need a Pokemon to counter Archen as best we can, and Magnemite will hurt us too. How do we cover these sets? Ground will destroy the Magnemite, while a decent Electric- or Rock-type attack blows away Archen. How do we pack both? Answer:
Drilbur @ Eviolite
Level 5
Ability:Mold Breaker
Jolly Nature
EVs:36 HP/236 Atk/212 Spe
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Rapid Spin
Stealth Rock
Just pulled this straight out of the analysis and added more offensive options. Earthquake destroys Magnemite while Rock Slide crushes Archen. Also, all of Magnemite's moves are neutral or immunitied and Drilbur has an Eviolite to help take the attack. Archen is no problem, as its only attack is resisted by this set and it is crushed by Rock Slide.
EDIT: Offensive options over Spin and Rocks removed because they have negligible coverage and Murkrow needs Rocks off. Also changed posts about Murkrow hurting us, because Murkrow is on our team.
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