Hey everyone! This is my second RMT on Smogon, this time I got an RU Team here. After playing around with this team for a while, I have finally made a team that I am happy with in a tier that has some of my all time favorite pokemon in it. This is also my first time playing around with Sceptile, and let me tell you: I am not dissapointed with how he plays, and the I love the set that I use for him. So without further adieu, I give you:
SCEPTILE N' FRIENDS
This team is my first attempt at making an RU Team. This team has pretty good synergy with each other, with Sceptile being the star of the team. I've gone as far as making him a movie star just so when he comes in on my team, a star pops up on him. With little support from Smeargle, I've had Sceptile Sweep teams for a 6-0 or 5-0 victory (usually 5-0, however, just so I can bring Sceptile in safely). The other members of this team, however, are able to set up support for Sceptile before he goes on his sweeping rampage. Overall, it is a very fun team to play with.
THE TEAM AT A GLANCE
TEAM BUILDING PROCESS
I wanted to build a team around using the pokemon Sceptile. I've heard that his unburdened sets were very hard to take down once they
started going, but after using it in action, I was blown away. However, I use a different set than most people are ready for on him.
In my mind, Smeargle is the best lead in todays RU and UU Metagame. He is able to spore, set up rocks, and there have been a few
ocassions where i've been able to get all 3 layers of spikes up. Smeargle was a no brainer.
Mandibuzz was my next choice. She would be my special wall, phaser, just all around annoyance. The two bird pokemon are two of my
favorite pokemon from Gen V, but I felt like Mandibuzz would be more of a fit on this team than if I were to use Braviary.
Alomomola was my wish passer/physical wall. With his massive health, and access to wish, as well as the water coverage, using him was a no-brainer.
Entei was my choice for a physical sweeper. His power, bulk, and speed, along with his fire typing, made him a very clear choice for this team.
Finally, I decided to have Spiritomb on the team. with all the hazards up, I needed a good spin blocker for my team. I also decided to use Spiritomb
because hey, no weaknesses! Overall I'm very pleased with him on the team.
Okay so I thought that having Mandibuzz on the team was a better fit than Braviary. Well...I was wrong. Bulk Up Braviary fits on this team much better than a
phasing Mandibuzz set. Entei was also changed out for Electivire, because he provided much needed coverage from electric sweepers
like Manetic, as well as coverage for Sceptile, Alomomola, and Braviary.
Well, this is my current RU team. I hope everyone has enjoyed it. I'll be posting up threats whenever I really dig in and start heavily play testing this team; however, I'm not displeased with what i have seen so far. Sceptile makes a fantastic special sweeper, and Braviary makes for a great bulky sweeper. In addition to this, Electivire's near perfect coverage and decent sweeping ability is more that I could have asked for in this game. I hope you all enjoy!
SCEPTILE N' FRIENDS
This team is my first attempt at making an RU Team. This team has pretty good synergy with each other, with Sceptile being the star of the team. I've gone as far as making him a movie star just so when he comes in on my team, a star pops up on him. With little support from Smeargle, I've had Sceptile Sweep teams for a 6-0 or 5-0 victory (usually 5-0, however, just so I can bring Sceptile in safely). The other members of this team, however, are able to set up support for Sceptile before he goes on his sweeping rampage. Overall, it is a very fun team to play with.
THE TEAM AT A GLANCE
TEAM BUILDING PROCESS
I wanted to build a team around using the pokemon Sceptile. I've heard that his unburdened sets were very hard to take down once they
started going, but after using it in action, I was blown away. However, I use a different set than most people are ready for on him.
In my mind, Smeargle is the best lead in todays RU and UU Metagame. He is able to spore, set up rocks, and there have been a few
ocassions where i've been able to get all 3 layers of spikes up. Smeargle was a no brainer.
Mandibuzz was my next choice. She would be my special wall, phaser, just all around annoyance. The two bird pokemon are two of my
favorite pokemon from Gen V, but I felt like Mandibuzz would be more of a fit on this team than if I were to use Braviary.
Alomomola was my wish passer/physical wall. With his massive health, and access to wish, as well as the water coverage, using him was a no-brainer.
Entei was my choice for a physical sweeper. His power, bulk, and speed, along with his fire typing, made him a very clear choice for this team.
Finally, I decided to have Spiritomb on the team. with all the hazards up, I needed a good spin blocker for my team. I also decided to use Spiritomb
because hey, no weaknesses! Overall I'm very pleased with him on the team.
Okay so I thought that having Mandibuzz on the team was a better fit than Braviary. Well...I was wrong. Bulk Up Braviary fits on this team much better than a
phasing Mandibuzz set. Entei was also changed out for Electivire, because he provided much needed coverage from electric sweepers
like Manetic, as well as coverage for Sceptile, Alomomola, and Braviary.
THE TEAM
*Note: Any change in teams is Bolded*
Trait: Own Tempo
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spd / 4 Def
Timid Nature
Spore
Stealth Rock
Spikes
Magic Coat
Why Smeargle?: Smeargle is by far one of the best leads in the game. With his ability to set up entry hazards quickly and reliably, I have always found him to be a great choice. It's a standard set up set, except I had changed out Whirlwind for Magic Coat. I find this more helpful to bounce taunts and status back to the user, as well as the occasional toxic spikes and other hazards. Smeargle has yet to dissapoint me on this team or any team i've used him on. Overall, he is one of the most reliable pokemon that I have ever played with.
Synergy:
:
(Brave Bird)
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 HP / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
Substitute
Giga Drain
Focus Blast
Hidden Power [Rock]
Why Sceptile?: Sceptile is a pokemon that I've wanted to use for a while now, but until recently I hadn't really played RU. Now that I have and I've started using him, he has quickly become one of my favorite pokemon. This set is based around getting a boost from both Unburdened and the Petaya berry, subbing up until you are at low enough health to gain the boost and the unburdened speed boost. Giga Drain helps regain your health while Focus Blast and HP Rock are for coverage when he starts sweeping. However, you have to get Pokemon such as Amoongus, who could threaten him out, taken care of beforehand.
Synergy:
:
(EQ)
:
(Brave Bird),
(HP Rock)
:
(Wild Charge),
(HP Rock)
:
(Cross Chop),
(HP Rock, Focus Blast)
:
(Wall, Waterfall),
(EQ),
(HP Rock)
/
Trait: Defiant
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 176 SDef / 252 HP / 80 Spd
Careful Nature
Substitute
Bulk Up
Roost
Brave Bird
Why Braviary?: Ah yes, the eagle. This guy is one of my favorite Pokemon in the metagame today, and not only for sheer looks. His Specially defensive set is something that i use even in OU, with mixed results. However, in RU, it really shines as one of the premier sets. It's a standard Sub Bulk Up set, except i've given him 80 speed. This extra speed allows him to outspeed other Braviary. This set is also my main Amoonguss check.
Synergy:
:
(Absorb, EQ)
:
(Cross Chop),
(HP Rock, Focus Blast)
:
(Giga Drain, Focus Blast),
(Cross Chop, EQ), Alomomola (Waterfall)
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature
Wish
Waterfall
Toxic
Protect
Why Alomomola?: Alomomola, other than being a palindrome, is a very bulky ass pokemon. This set right here is a very standard Smogon set, but for good reason. This Pokemon pretty much yells to physical attackers "Give me your best fucking shot!" and takes it like it's nothing. This set is by far the best set you can run, and it is probably the only really Viable set in the game. Waterfall is used over Scald for power and flinching chance.
Synergy:
:
(Absorb, EQ)
:
(Brave Bird),
(Ice Punch)
Trait: Motor Drive
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
Wild Charge
Ice Punch
Earthquake
Cross Chop
Why Electivire?: Electivire is my savior on my team. Any defensive hole that could be exploited has pretty much just been covered by Electivire. He covers both my walls (Braviary and Alomomola) as well as my main sweeper (Sceptile), all while having the ability to sweep himself. So, the guys has a Manetric? Bring in Electivire and EQ. He has Amoongus? Take it out with an Ice Punch! Rock type comes in on Braviary? Cross Chop! It's incredible how one dimensional Electivire is, but it's also amazing how incredibly effective that one dimension is. After a few suggestions and tests, I found that this set actually has the best synergy with the team. It's the standard Smogon set, but why mess with what works?
Synergy:
:
(Giga Drain),
(Waterfall)
/
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 8 Spd / 252 HP / 196 Atk / 52 SDef
Adamant Nature
Foul Play
Pain Split
Will-O-Wisp
Pursuit
Why Spiritomb?: Besides being the only Pokemon with no weakness without the aid of an ability, Spiritomb is a great spinblocker, curser, and pursuit trapper. he is able to take out pokemon who want to spin my hazards away, as well as deal a heafty amount of damage to anything that wants to attack him and anything that wants to get out of his way. His EV's and Moves guarantee that he can take a hit, but can also dish out a hit when he needs to. Curse are for threats that don't want to leave, and Will-O-Wisp are for burning shenanigans. The 8 EV's into speed can guarantee he'll be able to outspeed any defensive Ghost type in the RU Metagame. I changed the set to have no priorty, but it takes out Physical Attackers, and it's a great check to Pokemon such as Cincinno.
Synergy:
Oh, look at that, no weaknesses! He can just come in on anything and pretty much take the hit like a boss. He can then dish out a lot of damage if he wants to.
Importable
*Note: Any change in teams is Bolded*
Trait: Own Tempo
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spd / 4 Def
Timid Nature
Spore
Stealth Rock
Spikes
Magic Coat
Why Smeargle?: Smeargle is by far one of the best leads in the game. With his ability to set up entry hazards quickly and reliably, I have always found him to be a great choice. It's a standard set up set, except I had changed out Whirlwind for Magic Coat. I find this more helpful to bounce taunts and status back to the user, as well as the occasional toxic spikes and other hazards. Smeargle has yet to dissapoint me on this team or any team i've used him on. Overall, he is one of the most reliable pokemon that I have ever played with.
Synergy:
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 HP / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
Substitute
Giga Drain
Focus Blast
Hidden Power [Rock]
Why Sceptile?: Sceptile is a pokemon that I've wanted to use for a while now, but until recently I hadn't really played RU. Now that I have and I've started using him, he has quickly become one of my favorite pokemon. This set is based around getting a boost from both Unburdened and the Petaya berry, subbing up until you are at low enough health to gain the boost and the unburdened speed boost. Giga Drain helps regain your health while Focus Blast and HP Rock are for coverage when he starts sweeping. However, you have to get Pokemon such as Amoongus, who could threaten him out, taken care of beforehand.
Synergy:
Trait: Defiant
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 176 SDef / 252 HP / 80 Spd
Careful Nature
Substitute
Bulk Up
Roost
Brave Bird
Why Braviary?: Ah yes, the eagle. This guy is one of my favorite Pokemon in the metagame today, and not only for sheer looks. His Specially defensive set is something that i use even in OU, with mixed results. However, in RU, it really shines as one of the premier sets. It's a standard Sub Bulk Up set, except i've given him 80 speed. This extra speed allows him to outspeed other Braviary. This set is also my main Amoonguss check.
Synergy:
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature
Wish
Waterfall
Toxic
Protect
Why Alomomola?: Alomomola, other than being a palindrome, is a very bulky ass pokemon. This set right here is a very standard Smogon set, but for good reason. This Pokemon pretty much yells to physical attackers "Give me your best fucking shot!" and takes it like it's nothing. This set is by far the best set you can run, and it is probably the only really Viable set in the game. Waterfall is used over Scald for power and flinching chance.
Synergy:
Trait: Motor Drive
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
Wild Charge
Ice Punch
Earthquake
Cross Chop
Why Electivire?: Electivire is my savior on my team. Any defensive hole that could be exploited has pretty much just been covered by Electivire. He covers both my walls (Braviary and Alomomola) as well as my main sweeper (Sceptile), all while having the ability to sweep himself. So, the guys has a Manetric? Bring in Electivire and EQ. He has Amoongus? Take it out with an Ice Punch! Rock type comes in on Braviary? Cross Chop! It's incredible how one dimensional Electivire is, but it's also amazing how incredibly effective that one dimension is. After a few suggestions and tests, I found that this set actually has the best synergy with the team. It's the standard Smogon set, but why mess with what works?
Synergy:
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 8 Spd / 252 HP / 196 Atk / 52 SDef
Adamant Nature
Foul Play
Pain Split
Will-O-Wisp
Pursuit
Why Spiritomb?: Besides being the only Pokemon with no weakness without the aid of an ability, Spiritomb is a great spinblocker, curser, and pursuit trapper. he is able to take out pokemon who want to spin my hazards away, as well as deal a heafty amount of damage to anything that wants to attack him and anything that wants to get out of his way. His EV's and Moves guarantee that he can take a hit, but can also dish out a hit when he needs to. Curse are for threats that don't want to leave, and Will-O-Wisp are for burning shenanigans. The 8 EV's into speed can guarantee he'll be able to outspeed any defensive Ghost type in the RU Metagame. I changed the set to have no priorty, but it takes out Physical Attackers, and it's a great check to Pokemon such as Cincinno.
Synergy:
Oh, look at that, no weaknesses! He can just come in on anything and pretty much take the hit like a boss. He can then dish out a lot of damage if he wants to.
Importable
Code:
Smeargle (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Own Tempo
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spd / 4 Def
Timid Nature
- Spore
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Magic Coat
Sceptile (M) @ Petaya Berry
Trait: Unburden
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Giga Drain
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Rock]
Braviary @ Leftovers
Trait: Defiant
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 176 SDef / 252 HP / 80 Spd
Careful Nature
- Substitute
- Bulk Up
- Roost
- Brave Bird
Alomomola (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Impish Nature
- Wish
- Waterfall
- Toxic
- Protect
Electivire (M) @ Expert Belt
Trait: Motor Drive
EVs: 248 Atk / 224 Spd / 36 HP
Jolly Nature
- Wild Charge
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Cross Chop
Spiritomb (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 8 Spd / 252 HP / 196 Atk / 52 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Foul Play
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
- PursuitWell, this is my current RU team. I hope everyone has enjoyed it. I'll be posting up threats whenever I really dig in and start heavily play testing this team; however, I'm not displeased with what i have seen so far. Sceptile makes a fantastic special sweeper, and Braviary makes for a great bulky sweeper. In addition to this, Electivire's near perfect coverage and decent sweeping ability is more that I could have asked for in this game. I hope you all enjoy!
