Mar 16, 2015, 09:01 AM
The soak + discharge strategy has been used in VGC a lot of times - in 2014 at least. With the presence of old friends from VGC 2013, primarily Landorus-T, this strategy has been looked down upon.
This isn't a bad idea by any means but it can be countered if the opponent simply gets off 1 EQ so you need to be careful.
As for the rest of your team, your first problem is here
The core of your team is good but you need to work on balancing out your weaknesses. Throw in some ground types or even Mega Sceptile with Lightning Rod.
This is just a suggestion of a team you can build this idea around.
Lanturn @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Volt Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 112 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Soak
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Hydro Pump
Raikou @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Discharge
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Shadow Ball
Sceptile-Mega @ Sceptilite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Protect
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Thundurus-Therian @ Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Dark Pulse
Hariyama @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
EVs: 124 HP / 252 Atk / 28 Def / 104 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Fire Punch
Overall good strategy. I give it a 8.5/10
This isn't a bad idea by any means but it can be countered if the opponent simply gets off 1 EQ so you need to be careful.
As for the rest of your team, your first problem is here
The core of your team is good but you need to work on balancing out your weaknesses. Throw in some ground types or even Mega Sceptile with Lightning Rod.
This is just a suggestion of a team you can build this idea around.
Lanturn @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Volt Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 140 HP / 112 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Soak
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Hydro Pump
Raikou @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Discharge
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Shadow Ball
Sceptile-Mega @ Sceptilite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Protect
- Leaf Storm
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
Mamoswine @ Focus Sash
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Icicle Spear
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Protect
Thundurus-Therian @ Choice Specs
Ability: Volt Absorb
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Volt Switch
- Discharge
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Dark Pulse
Hariyama @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
Level: 50
EVs: 124 HP / 252 Atk / 28 Def / 104 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Fire Punch
Overall good strategy. I give it a 8.5/10
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