The Rundown on VGC 16

[Slec]

Whats popping people? Not gonna get into alot just going straight to the thread. VGC 2016 is upon us and if you guys dont know what the format is, here are some notable rules.

o A player’s team must be placed in the Battle Box and remain in the Battle Box unchanged
from the beginning to the end of the event.
o Teams must have a minimum of 4 Pokémon.
o Each Pokémon may hold an item, though no two Pokémon may hold the same item.
o Players may only use items that have been officially released via Pokémon X, Pokémon Y,
Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official
event or promotion.
 The item Soul Dew cannot be used
A player’s team cannot contain two Pokémon with the same Pokédex number.
o Pokémon may only use moves that have been learned through normal gameplay or from
an official Pokémon event or promotion.
o Pokémon may have Hidden Abilities
o Pokémon may Mega Evolve and use Primal Reversion.
o Pokémon must have the blue pentagon on their summary screen.
o Pokémon above Level 50 are permitted, but will be auto-leveled down to Level 50 during
battle.
o Pokémon below Level 50 are permitted, but will not be auto-leveled up to Level 50 during
battle.
o Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–720, that are caught
in the game, transferred from a previous Pokémon title, or received at an official event or
distribution.
o The following Pokémon are banned: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Manaphy, Phione, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Genesect, Meloetta, Diancie, Hoopa, and Volcanion


Now with this all done here are some viable options and sets for some of the best pokemon in the format so far.



Groudon

Base stats
100 Hp---> 100
150 Atk-->180 Atk
140 Def-->160 Def
100 SpAtk-->150 SpAtk
90 SpDef
90 Speed

Notable moves Precipice Blades, Overheat, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Thunder Wave, Earth Power, Fire Blast, Fire Punch, Solarbeam, Eruption, Lava Plume, Hammer Arm, Shadow Claw, Thunder Punch, Rock Slide

Sample set
Groudon @ Red Orb
Ability: Drought
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Brave Nature
- Precipice Blades
- Overheat/Fire Punch
- Thunder Wave/Dragon Claw
- Protect



Kyogre

Base stats
100 Hp
100 Atk--> 150
90 Def
150 SpAtk--> 180
140 SpDef--> 160
90 Speed

Notable moves Origin Pulse, Ice Beam, Water Spout, Thunder, Earthquake, Scald, Calm Mind, Signal beam, Thunderbolt, Iron Head, Hydro Pump

Sample Set (Squeab's set)
Kyogre @ Blue Orb
Ability: Drizzle
Level: 50
EVs: 172 HP / 104 Def / 148 SpA / 80 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
- Water Spout
- Thunder
- Scald
- Protect



Xerneas

Base Stats
126 Hp
131 Atk
95 Def
131 SpAtk
98 SpDef
99 Speed

Notable Moves Geomancy, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Psychic, Energy Ball, Psyshock, Grass knot, Calm Mind, Flash Cannon

Sample Set
Xerneas @ Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonblast
- Geomancy
- Protect



Rayquaza

Base Stats
105 HP
150 Atk--> 180
90 Def--> 100
150 SpAtk--> 180
90 SpDef--> 100
95 Speed--> 115

Notable moves Dragon Accent, Dragon Claw, Waterfall, Draco Meteor, Iron Head, Tailwind, Overheat, Thunder, Outrage, Ice Beam, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Flamethrower, Aqua Tail, Energy Ball, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, Earth Power

Sample set
Rayquaza-Mega @ Life Orb
Ability: Delta Stream
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Overheat
- Protect



Yveltal

base stats
126 Hp
131 Atk
95 Def
131 SpAtk
98 SpDef
99 Speed

Notable moves Oblivion Wing, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Tailwind, Snarl, Dragon Claw, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Rock Slide, Dark Pulse

Sample set
Yveltal @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Dark Aura
Level: 50
EVs: 44 HP / 76 Def / 4 SpA / 132 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Oblivion Wing
- Dark Pulse
- Snarl
- Protect



Dialga

Base stats
100 HP
120 Atk
120 Def
150 Def
100 SpDef
90 Speed

Notable moves Roar of Time, Flash Cannon, Gravity, Trick Room, Aura Sphere, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Rock Slide

Sample set
Dialga @ Lum Berry
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flash Cannon
- Draco Meteor
- Trick Room
- Gravity

These are just some notable legends to use in the new VGC format. Hope this helps and good luck to all in the new format.

[SenpaisLittleEevee]

Why isn't bidoof mentioned in this post?
Im disappointed in you mudkip

[Pokeventurer]

No Giratina-O or Ho-Oh?..... i am disappointed; these were my favorite ones to use so far ;(

*nobody cares, but i'll still add my sets for these*

Ho-Oh @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Sacred Fire
- Protect
- Substitute

Giratina-Origin @ Griseous Orb
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Def / 52 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shadow Ball
- Draco Meteor
- Will-O-Wisp
- Tailwind

[Slec]

(Dec 27, 2015, 08:37 PM)ShinyEevee Wrote: Why isn't bidoof mentioned in this post?
Im disappointed in you mudkip

Bidoof is 2broketed5me but i tri wit dis set

Bidoof@ Bidoofite
Ability: DESTRUCTION
Nature: Adamant
252/252/252/252/252/252
- Roar of Time
- Hydro Pulse
- Judgement
- Hyperspace Fury

[Slec]

(Dec 28, 2015, 03:02 AM)Pokeventurer Wrote: No Giratina-O or Ho-Oh?..... i am disappointed; these were my favorite ones to use so far ;(

*nobody cares, but i'll still add my sets for these*

Ho-Oh @ Leftovers  
Ability: Pressure  
Level: 50  
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe  
Jolly Nature  
- Brave Bird  
- Sacred Fire  
- Protect  
- Substitute

Giratina-Origin @ Griseous Orb  
Ability: Levitate  
Level: 50  
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Def / 52 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe  
Modest Nature  
- Shadow Ball  
- Draco Meteor  
- Will-O-Wisp  
- Tailwind

I havent seen much Giratina or Ho-Oh currently on the upper ladder so I havent considered them as much of a threat as some of the others I put on this list. To be honest, Im not sure why I put Rayquaza on there.

[SenpaisLittleEevee]

(Dec 28, 2015, 01:45 PM)MudkipLegend Wrote:

(Dec 27, 2015, 08:37 PM)ShinyEevee Wrote: Why isn't bidoof mentioned in this post?
Im disappointed in you mudkip

Bidoof is 2broketed5me but i tri wit dis set

Bidoof@ Bidoofite
Ability: DESTRUCTION
Nature: Adamant
252/252/252/252/252/252
- Roar of Time
- Hydro Pulse
- Judgement
- Hyperspace Fury

Best set I r8 8/8 dont h8 m8

[Pokeventurer]

(Dec 28, 2015, 01:46 PM)MudkipLegend Wrote:

(Dec 28, 2015, 03:02 AM)Pokeventurer Wrote: No Giratina-O or Ho-Oh?..... i am disappointed; these were my favorite ones to use so far ;(

*nobody cares, but i'll still add my sets for these*

Ho-Oh @ Leftovers  
Ability: Pressure  
Level: 50  
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe  
Jolly Nature  
- Brave Bird  
- Sacred Fire  
- Protect  
- Substitute

Giratina-Origin @ Griseous Orb  
Ability: Levitate  
Level: 50  
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Def / 52 SpA / 4 SpD / 204 Spe  
Modest Nature  
- Shadow Ball  
- Draco Meteor  
- Will-O-Wisp  
- Tailwind

I havent seen much Giratina or Ho-Oh currently on the upper ladder so I havent considered them as much of a threat as some of the others I put on this list. To be honest, Im not sure why I put Rayquaza on there.

i saw a blog post on the top 50 teams on the showdown ladder of the week; idk what link to lead you, as i reset my chrome; there isn't really Giratina-O at all, however i did remember seeing quite some ho-oh o those top 50 teams; i think it is still considerate.