Feb 22, 2015, 03:00 PM
All these movesets are very singles oriented. I will disagree with the notion that the Pokemon you chose are not viable, however, you can't just throw 6 Pokemon together and call it a team. A team supports its members in every way possible.
The 252/252 EV spreads can work in VGC but you can't run these kind of spreads on all your Pokemon, especially the core of your team(which by the way needs to be developed because none of these Pokemon hit hard enough or out bulk enough hits to win a game. I know you want to use Pokemon that aren't seen as much on the VGC scene but you just can't use Pokemon with mediocre stats.
Now to break down the team.
Furfrou is an amazing Physically Defensive wall. I share the same thoughts on the Pokemon because I made a build on it on the forums. Furfrou is best suited for support. That being said, you can't be using set up Moves such as Cotton Guard on it. I would criticize this build but I think its best to show you want I developed and try to compare it with yours
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-VG...nk-Support
Gastrodon is pretty great in VGC however I have a few pointers:
If it is a Tank, run Protect so you can get more Leftovers recovery and evade attacks.
Running Surf is suicidal. Don't hurt your team mates with spread moves. Muddy Water would be a better selection.
Since you want to make sure that your Pokemon don't get out-sped by common threats, Icy Wind would be preferred over Ice Beam.
Running 252 SpAtk EVs is unnecessary. You aren't going to one shot anything with a fully investment so just use a nature to boost the stat then place EVs into bulk
Skuntank is a mediocre offensive Pokemon. It is not bulky by any means, it just has a very high HP base stat. Skuntank is in a speed tier that gets out-sped by a lot of threats such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Salamence so running max speed is unnecessary. I wouldn't even say invest into bulk. Scrap this Pokemon, it is going to disappoint you in battle with its limited movepool and lack of speed and bulk. DO NOT RUN ROCK SMASH!
Defiant Braviary is the only way it can be viable in VGC. With all the Intimidate teams and teams that bring speed control in the form of Icy Wind, Braviary's ability would shine, making it a deadly force to be reckoned with. You are going to need to put in some speed EV investments to get the most out of Tailwind. This is not a Pokemon you should be 252/252 EVing. Max its attack out then work in some speed along with a little bulk. Take out Crush Claw for Facade/Return and you should be good to go, however, you are going to need to work in a spot for Protect in this move set.
Pyroar is great but Life Orb it for more damage. Also Heat Wave over Flamethrower for a better widespread attack.
Meganium is good and all but the dual screen set up is risky especially with Pokemon that can take out Meganium before it sets up.
All the suggestions are just based on the Pokemon individually. This cannot be a team. Too many flaws, lack of stratergy, non-viable move sets and the list goes on.
To familiarize yourself with VGC please check out:
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-A-...-Potential
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-In...-Beginners
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-OR...ffectively
http://nuggetbridge.com/articles/vgc-15-...eed-tiers/
http://nuggetbridge.com/beginners/
http://nuggetbridge.com/articles/an-earl...-overview/
Also check out the Pokemon Global link Rating Battles section in the Doubles category to see the top threats in VGC and what people run in their movesets.
Keep up the dream of using Pokemon that are not common in VGC. I wish you all the best. Please remember that you have to consider other peoples strategies while focusing primarily on your own. Don't rush into it, take time and research and you will exceed. Avoid using Pokemon Database for movesets. Either take ideas from the Pokemon Global Link or develop your own. Avoid 252/252/4 EV spreads. EV your Pokemon based on your strategy, what they need to survive and what they need to faint.
Here is a Pokemon Calculator you can use to determine how much damage your attacks are doing and how much damage you are taking. This is the way to develop solid EV spreads.
Have fun getting into the competitive meta game and feel free to ask questions here and we, the forum community, will get to them with haste
The 252/252 EV spreads can work in VGC but you can't run these kind of spreads on all your Pokemon, especially the core of your team(which by the way needs to be developed because none of these Pokemon hit hard enough or out bulk enough hits to win a game. I know you want to use Pokemon that aren't seen as much on the VGC scene but you just can't use Pokemon with mediocre stats.
Now to break down the team.
Furfrou is an amazing Physically Defensive wall. I share the same thoughts on the Pokemon because I made a build on it on the forums. Furfrou is best suited for support. That being said, you can't be using set up Moves such as Cotton Guard on it. I would criticize this build but I think its best to show you want I developed and try to compare it with yours
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-VG...nk-Support
Gastrodon is pretty great in VGC however I have a few pointers:
If it is a Tank, run Protect so you can get more Leftovers recovery and evade attacks.
Running Surf is suicidal. Don't hurt your team mates with spread moves. Muddy Water would be a better selection.
Since you want to make sure that your Pokemon don't get out-sped by common threats, Icy Wind would be preferred over Ice Beam.
Running 252 SpAtk EVs is unnecessary. You aren't going to one shot anything with a fully investment so just use a nature to boost the stat then place EVs into bulk
Skuntank is a mediocre offensive Pokemon. It is not bulky by any means, it just has a very high HP base stat. Skuntank is in a speed tier that gets out-sped by a lot of threats such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, Mega Kangaskhan and Mega Salamence so running max speed is unnecessary. I wouldn't even say invest into bulk. Scrap this Pokemon, it is going to disappoint you in battle with its limited movepool and lack of speed and bulk. DO NOT RUN ROCK SMASH!
Defiant Braviary is the only way it can be viable in VGC. With all the Intimidate teams and teams that bring speed control in the form of Icy Wind, Braviary's ability would shine, making it a deadly force to be reckoned with. You are going to need to put in some speed EV investments to get the most out of Tailwind. This is not a Pokemon you should be 252/252 EVing. Max its attack out then work in some speed along with a little bulk. Take out Crush Claw for Facade/Return and you should be good to go, however, you are going to need to work in a spot for Protect in this move set.
Pyroar is great but Life Orb it for more damage. Also Heat Wave over Flamethrower for a better widespread attack.
Meganium is good and all but the dual screen set up is risky especially with Pokemon that can take out Meganium before it sets up.
All the suggestions are just based on the Pokemon individually. This cannot be a team. Too many flaws, lack of stratergy, non-viable move sets and the list goes on.
To familiarize yourself with VGC please check out:
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-A-...-Potential
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-In...-Beginners
http://thejustinflynn.tv/forum/Thread-OR...ffectively
http://nuggetbridge.com/articles/vgc-15-...eed-tiers/
http://nuggetbridge.com/beginners/
http://nuggetbridge.com/articles/an-earl...-overview/
Also check out the Pokemon Global link Rating Battles section in the Doubles category to see the top threats in VGC and what people run in their movesets.
Keep up the dream of using Pokemon that are not common in VGC. I wish you all the best. Please remember that you have to consider other peoples strategies while focusing primarily on your own. Don't rush into it, take time and research and you will exceed. Avoid using Pokemon Database for movesets. Either take ideas from the Pokemon Global Link or develop your own. Avoid 252/252/4 EV spreads. EV your Pokemon based on your strategy, what they need to survive and what they need to faint.
Here is a Pokemon Calculator you can use to determine how much damage your attacks are doing and how much damage you are taking. This is the way to develop solid EV spreads.
Have fun getting into the competitive meta game and feel free to ask questions here and we, the forum community, will get to them with haste
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