Peaked #1 on Dream World OU - Harry Styles

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  1. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    Hey there,

    I can proudly present my new #1 Dream World team, while still being #1 on WiFi (http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?5427-Currently-1-on-WiFi-(Harry-Styles)) as well :)


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    My #1 DW team is a modified version of my #1 Jesse Starr team.

    Genesect @ Focus Sash
    Trait: Download
    EVs: 140 Atk / 252 SAtk / 116 Spd
    Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
    - Thunder Wave
    - U-turn
    - Bug Buzz
    - Ice Beam

    Feraligatr (M) @ Life Orb
    Trait: Sheer Force
    EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spd
    Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
    - Swords Dance
    - Aqua Jet
    - Waterfall
    - Crunch

    Dragonite (M) @ Leftovers
    Trait: Multiscale
    EVs: 32 HP / 252 Atk / 224 Spd
    Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
    - ExtremeSpeed
    - Dragon Claw
    - Dragon Dance
    - Fire Punch

    Tentacruel (M) @ Leftovers
    Trait: Liquid Ooze
    EVs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 104 SDef / 16 Spd
    Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
    - Toxic Spikes
    - Rapid Spin
    - Scald
    - Icy Wind

    Skarmory (M) @ Shed Shell
    Trait: Sturdy
    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
    Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
    - Spikes
    - Whirlwind
    - Roost
    - Brave Bird

    Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
    Trait: Natural Cure
    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
    Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
    - Stealth Rock
    - Seismic Toss
    - Softboiled
    - Counter

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    Genesect @ Focus Sash
    Trait: Download
    EVs: 140 Atk / 252 SAtk / 116 Spd
    Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
    - Thunder Wave
    - U-turn
    - Bug Buzz
    - Ice Beam

    Like with my Jesse Starr team, Genosect as lead. I gave it U-turn and Thunder Wave this time around, because I just want to cripple my opponent's team from the beginning. Had many times that Shandera switched in on Thunder Wave, only to U-turn out to Tentacruel to set up Toxic Spikes. Full special attack EV's to give maximum firepower. Enough speed to outspeed Jolly Breloom.

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    Feraligatr (M) @ Life Orb
    Trait: Sheer Force
    EVs: 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spd
    Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
    - Swords Dance
    - Aqua Jet
    - Waterfall
    - Crunch

    Yes, strange choice maybe, but this things slaughters SS teams, doing 80 percent to Doryuzuu and Landorus, but Feraligatr can also Swords Dance and then the party really starts. Also good rain counter, since Waterfall does massive damage even without SD in rain.

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    Dragonite (M) @ Leftovers
    Trait: Multiscale
    EVs: 32 HP / 252 Atk / 224 Spd
    Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
    - ExtremeSpeed
    - Dragon Claw
    - Dragon Dance
    - Fire Punch

    Dragonite is back, this time without a Choice Band. With Shandera around it's not too good to get stuck in Extremespeed. Besides that DD Nite is a great Pokemon versus weather teams. Still kept Extremespeed for that extra priority.

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    Tentacruel (M) @ Leftovers
    Trait: Liquid Ooze
    EVs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 104 SDef / 16 Spd
    Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
    - Toxic Spikes
    - Rapid Spin
    - Scald
    - Icy Wind

    Yes, my 'counter' to Garchomp. Brightchomp ain't doing much versus Toxic Spikes (unless they have a spinner or toxic type). Icy Wind to make sure things like Dragonite can't setup on me, and it's nice for slowing down incoming fast threats, and it does nicely versus Garchomp as well. Also excellent Pokemon to use against Rain Dance teams.

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    Skarmory (M) @ Shed Shell
    Trait: Sturdy
    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
    Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
    - Spikes
    - Whirlwind
    - Roost
    - Brave Bird

    Skarmory again, yes it's still amazing, even without Leftovers. I do need to look out for haxing Doryuzuu though, because a flinch or two might end it for me. Luckily I have insurance with Aqua Jet from Feraligatr.

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    Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
    Trait: Natural Cure
    EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
    Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
    - Stealth Rock
    - Seismic Toss
    - Softboiled
    - Counter

    And the special wall, yes. Everyone knows what Chansey can do. Counter for the surprise KO. If something like Genesekt uses U-turn on you, use counter, and you OHKO the incoming threat. Nice indeed.


    Threat List:

    Azumarill: Dragonite can switch in on non-ice attacks, Feraligatr can switch in on water and ice moves, Skarmory can switch in and won't be 2HKO'd by any of his moves. Lastly, Tentacruel can switch in on fighting, water and ice moves and start setting up Toxic Spikes.

    Blaziken: Dragonite can survive anything Blaziken throws at it at full health, and get a Dragon Dance up. Tentacruel can switch in and start setting up toxic spikes. Feraligatr can OHKO with Waterfall (and does around 80 percent with Aqua Jet), while Blaziken can't OHKO Feraligatr without attack boost.

    Breloom: This one is hard since it can sleep someone. Skarmory can take all of his hits and Dragonite laughs at anything Breloom throws at him, and severely hurt Breloom in return. Genesect outspeeds max speed Breloom and can OHKO.

    Cloyster: Skarmory can take anything Shell Smash Cloyster throws at it and phaze it. Cloyster won't be around long with damage entries around to pull it off a second time. Genesect can also take Icicle Spear, Ice Shard and Rock Blast from the Shell Smash set. Feraligatr can survive one +2 Rock Blast.

    Conkeldurr: This can be a decent threat, if Toxic Spikes are around and Conkeldurr has guts. This also means he won't be around very long, though. Skarmory can severely hurt Conkeldurr with Brave Bird and phaze him out. Tentacruel can switch in on Drain Punch and hurt Conkeldur with Liquid Ooze. Dragonite can take anything bar Stone Edge from Conkeldurr.

    Deoxys: For start Deoxys Genesect can paralyze and U-turn to break sash, and switch to Tentecruel to spin hazards away. For offensive Deoxys, Chansey can switch in and counter any psychical hit. Extremespeed en Aqua Jet will also do a big number on it.

    Dragonite: Skarmory can switch in and not be 2HKO'd by any psychical hits from non CB Dragonite. Genesect can use Ice Beam, Tentacruel can make sure DDnite won't set up on him. Special Dragonite is walled by Chansey.

    Excadrill: Skarmory is only 3HKO'd by +2 Excadrill and can phaze him out where Excadrill takes damage from Spikes, Feraligatr can OHKO with Waterfall or deal about 80 percent with Aqua Jet. Dragonite isn't KO'd by anything Excadrill throws at him, not even OHKO'd by +2 Rock Slide if Multiscale is still in effect.

    Garchomp: Toxic Spikes + Skarmory completely wall Garchomp. Garchomp can't OHKO Skarmory even with a +4 Fire Fang. Genesect can KO with Ice Beam, Dragonite can take an attack with Multiscale and KO back.

    Gengar: Chansey wall and outstalls him, even if she doesn't have a move to hit him. Feraligatr and Dragontie can take a hit and KO back, Tentacruel also walls special hits decently.


    Gliscor: Gliscor is walled by Skarmory, Genesect and Feraligatr can KO him. Dragonite can set up if Gliscor doesn't have Toxic or has used Fling already. Tentacruel isn't KO'd by Earthquake from normal Gliscor and can use Icy Wind and outspeed Gliscor after that. Chansey can counter back psyhical hits as well, KO'ing Gliscor.


    Gyarados: Skarmory can phaze it out, or hurt it with Brave Bird if it's taunted. Feraligatr can 2HKO with Crunch, Dragonite can survive a hit and hurt Gyarados. With Stealth Rock, Gyarados won't be around long.

    Haxorus: Skarmory

    Heatran: Chansey, Feraligatr, Tentacruel

    Kingdra: Skarmory walls psychical variants, whereas Chansey can take special hits, and counter back any psychical hits. If Toxic Spikes are up, Kingdra won't be around long. Tentacruel can take special hits decently.

    Landlos: Skarmory for psychical hits, Chansey for special hits. Feraligatr does around 80 percent with Aqua Jet. Genesect can also OHKO the genie.

    Latios: Chansey, Tentacruel, Skarmory if CS Psycho Shock.

    Lucario: Skarmory can take one SD boosted Close Combat and KO with Brave Bird or phaze. Dragonite can take any boosted hit at full health, except adamant Ice Punch.

    Ludicolo: Chansey, Tentacruel

    Machamp: Skarmory, Dragonite

    Metagross: Skarmory, Feraligatr, Genesekt

    Ninetales: Chansey, Tentacruel

    Politoed: Chansey, Tentacruel, Genesekt can 2HKO and not be KO'd back.

    Reuniculus: Genesekt, Feraligatr does around 80 percent with Crunch.

    Rotom-W: Chansey

    Salamence: Chansey for special hits, Skarmory for psychical hits. Genesekt can OHKO while having a sash.

    Scizor: Skarmory, Tentacruel is faster and resists Bullet Punch and can try burning with Scald. Dragonite can take CB hits and KO with Fire Punch. Feraligatr does around 70 percent with Waterfall.

    Scrafty: Skarmory, Genesekt

    Starmie: Chansey

    Terrakion: Skarmory, Feraligatr (Aqua jet)

    Thundurus: Chansey, Dragonite can KO with Dragon Claw + Espeed

    Tornadus: Chansey, Tentacruel

    Tyranitar: Skarmory, Feraligatr, Tentacruel

    Venusaur: Chansey (special), Skarmory (psysical) and Tentacruel can slow it down with Icy Wind.

    Virizion: Tentacruel hurts it with Liquid Ooze and can use Icy Wind so Skarmory can switch in and KO with Brave Bird.

    Volcarona: Chansey, Tentacruel, Feraligatr, Dragonite

    Chandelure: Tentacruel, Chansey when Toxic Spikes are up.

    Genesect: Chansey, Tentacruel

    Keldeo: Dragonite and Tentacruel wall all variants together (HP Ice and Electric)

    Serperior: Chansey, Skarmory for HP Ice variants, Dragonite for HP fire.

    Zapdos: Chansey

    Defensive Threats

    Chansey: Dragonite, Feraligatr, Skarmory and Tentacruel can set up entry hazards.

    Espeon: Chansey, Skarmory if not HP fire. Dragonite can KO with Dragon Claw + Espeed. Genesekt can take a hit and KO.

    Ferrothorn: Tentacruel can spin away hazards and hurt it with Liquiz Ooze with Leech Seed, Fire Punch KO'd from Dragonite. Skarmory can set up Spikes on it.

    Forretress: All the sweepers can set up on it, Tentacruel can spin away hazards

    Hippowdon: Feraligatr, Tentacruel can spin away Stealth Rock, Skarmory can set up Spikes

    Jellicent: Tentacruel can also set spikes up if they aren't on the field yet. Feraligar 2HKOs it, Dragonite can take a hit and setup. Chansey can outstall if Toxic Spikes are on the field.

    Slowbro: Tentacruel can set up Toxic Spikes, if Toxic Spikes are on the field Chansey outstalls it
     
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  2. CrashinBoomBang

    CrashinBoomBang :{|}

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    Nice team, with your usual share of strange sets.

    Have you ever considered Azumarill over Feraligatr ? I know it lacks Swords Dance, but I can't see how Huge Power wouldn't make up for that (apart from not hitting Jellicent I guess).
     
  3. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    Thought about it, but Azumarill isn't as destructive as Feraligatr can be, also I can switch moves without taking Life Orb damage (unless using Aqua Jet). Besides that, I can do something to Burungeru, and Feraligatr is faster than Azumarill. Azumarill is just too predictable, Feraligatr is still unpredictable for alot of opponents.
     
  4. M Dragon

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    The only problem I see with this team is that a SubCM Shanderaa with Sub and CM could trap your Chansey and 6-0 your team after it has its 6 CMs. Other than that u cover nearly every threat pretty well. Also, be very careful with DDgyara if it has Taunt.
    You are getting nearly as strong as me ;) GJ
     
  5. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    That's what I have Toxic Spikes for, so I don't mind Shandera that much ;)
     
  6. M Dragon

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    But what happens if u cant set up the toxic spikes before it sets up on u
     
  7. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    There is no if : P There's always Sturdy Skarmory who can Whirlwind it away if needed.
    Anyways, SubShandera is basically nowhere so stop theorymonning <3
     
  8. Meister

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    You rock! xd <3 - sorry for random comment, but still ;P
     
  9. Bhoot

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    A great team .... now i see what it needs to get to rank 1 .

    Anyways ... how do u counter pokemon like Jolteon / Raikou /Zebstrika [Especially Zebstrika]??
     
  10. Ashton Michaels

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    Chansey does well enough against those, psychical attacks from Zebstrika can easily be countered back since he isn't powerful enough to 2HKO Chansey. Well seen that I have 3 Electric weaks though, so without Chansey it will be a bit harder. Dragonite can always take atleast one hit from those Pokemon though and Dragon Dance up.
     
  11. -Manaphy--

    -Manaphy-- Overconsumption

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    They get walled by Chansey.
     
  12. YAYtears

    YAYtears Professional Noob Haxors

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    Good team with strange sets. (subsect brought me to #18 ;P) I stil think that NP voltlos still gives you problems. Sure there's chans who only seismic tosses and feraligater and dnite who priorities.
     
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  13. NightShift

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    Genesect is Wifi? o.o
    I love your team especially the Feraligatr....
    Hmmm......I'll test later and see what I would suggest...
     
  14. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    Genesect is DW, this is my DW team after all. The link to my WiFi team is at the top in the starting post.
     
  15. Spoof

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    Again * RAGE *

    I wish you could teach me something, but oh well, tough cookies.

    About your team: It's very good and the fact you try to make uncommon Pokémon popular (Thanks to you, I started using Slowbro) makes me really envious (again) since I'd like to leave my mark in this young metagame, too. Thanks to yourself, you created a serious threat to your team in form of mixed Blaziken with Hidden Power [Ice]. Since your Chansey hasn't Wish, Tentacruel and Feraligatr will be easily knocked out after weather damage, hazards and repeated blows, because of the recover lack and disappointing defense. As a suggestion, I think you should fit Wish in your Chansey. It helps your Dragonite in case you couldn't spin, helps Tentacruel like I already said and gives Feraligatr and Genesect another chance at wreacking havoc. I don't have any other suggestions, you can already deal with Rain, Sandstorm and Sun, even with the lack of an inducer.

    GJ.
     
  16. Ashton Michaels

    Ashton Michaels Member

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    I'm happy to see that you use certain Pokemon because of my teams, which is one of the reasons that I post my #1 teams. To show people that you don't need 6 standard Pokemon and standard sets, to be succesful. There are enough potential non-OU threats out there, that could be quite effective in OU play.

    I guess Wish on Chansey could be an option, but I never felt the need for more recovery in my battles. I certainly see how it could help the team though. Mixed Blaziken is a mild threat, with Toxic Spikes and Spikes going around, he isn't going to stay around long. I have Tentacruel and enough priority that will keep it at bay.

    If you (or anyone else) ever need any suggestions yourself for your team or just something general, you know under what name to find me on the server, don't hestitate to PM. I'm always in the mood to help a hand : )
     
  17. Nexus

    Nexus Legend Killer

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    How do you Handle swampert?
    Strong team i recommend no changes but swampert just trolls
     
  18. Ashton Michaels

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    Skarmory can set up on it, Chansey can counter psychical hits. Beside that, Swampert hates Toxic Spikes. He's also 2OHKO'd or OHKO'd (if Download gets +Spa boost) by Bug Buzz if he has a spread of 252HP/ 252DEF.

    If he has a spread that's bulky on the special side, both Feraligatr and Dragonite do a big number on him (Bug Buzz will still 2HKO though even with special bulky Swampert).
     
  19. Nexus

    Nexus Legend Killer

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    A threat list would be so helpful .This team isnt simple to use ,it is complex .Threat list please :)
     
  20. Ashton Michaels

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    Very lazy threat list up at the moment. Will improve lay-out later on.
     
  21. Gerard

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    how is tentacruel gonna use slowbro as a toxic spikes fodder since most of them still has Psyquic?
     
  22. Ashton Michaels

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    Most of them don't have Psychic (at least not in the top 50), besides that you have enough other options to switch in on Slowbro.
     
  23. YAYtears

    YAYtears Professional Noob Haxors

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    Once dnite is down (highly probable due to lack of roost and it's SR weakness) subseed HP fire serperior sweeps you assuming no toxic spikes.
     
  24. Ashton Michaels

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    If Pokemon X is gone then Pokemon Y sweeps, which applies to any team.


    And that's also assuming there are no Toxic Spikes on the field, which is one of the first things I get up.
     
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  25. -The Doctor-

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    Just got swept by a mixed Electivire. It was running Thunderbolt, Ice punch, Cross chop and hp Fire. Genesect got outspeed both times and Dragonite came in on rocks.
     
  26. fidgety

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    mixvire really is kinda worthless as is any electrivire obscure threats generally get ignored in team building for the most part as such it may have the odd weakness to something that was and still is for that matter completely irrelevant in the meta.
     
  27. Wxo

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    I've wrecked this team before with 1 pokemon - Espeon @ focus sash Psyshock/HP fire/Calm Mind/Trickroom with full sp atk attack + full speed.
     
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