[RATE MY TEAM] Helping the Mentee

[Slec]

Hey guys today I have made a team for my mentee and I wanted to see if anyone has any suggestions in order to make it better. The team has a core of Mawile, Rotom, and Chandelure with some support from Togetic and Meowstic. I put Bisharp here to counter the Ghost weakness.

The Start:

Mawile
Rotom-W
Meowstic

My mentee wanted a to make a team around Mega Mawile, Rotom Wash and Meowstic. When this team was finished I had Gastrodon but he REALLY wanted Rotom Wash .

Mawile
Rotom-W
Meowstic
Togekiss

I then realized how I needed something that was bulky and had speed control so Togekiss was the best option In my opinion.

Mawile
Rotom-W
Meowstic
Togekiss
Chandelure

I then realized my weakness to fire and Ghost so Chandelure was another good option

Mawile
Rotom-W
Meowstic
Togekiss
Chandelure
Bisharp

My weakness to Ghost was still there so Bisharp was the best pokemon to send in.

The Core

Mawile
Rotom W
Chandelure
Bisharp

The core to this team is made up of the heavy hitters of the team. Mawile being the mega is always scary, the natural bulk of Rotom W is always good, Chandelure has massive special Attack and decent bulk to its name, and Bisharp to counter a possible intimidate to Mawile.

Support

Meowstic
Togekiss


Togekiss helps support this team with speed control and Meowstic has the option of Safeguard/Swagger, and of course everything with Swagger wins in VGC.

The Team



Mawile @ Mawilite
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 108 Atk / 52 Def / 60 SpD / 36 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
- Protect

Mawile build from Black117 otherwise known as Kiev679 on twitch. All of the damage calcs you can find there but since im not cool and dont know how to do that red box "show spoilers" thing ill show you all of them here:

Offensive Calcs

108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Kangaskhan: 129-153 (71.2 - 84.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 212 HP / 60 Def Mega Kangaskhan: 121-144 (58.4 - 69.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Salamence: 206-246 (120.4 - 143.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Bisharp: 129-153 (91.4 - 108.5%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
-1 108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 93-111 (56.3 - 67.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 100+ Def Suicune: 96-114 (46.3 - 55%) -- 18.8% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 128+ Def Thundurus: 133-157 (71.5 - 84.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 220 HP / 172 Def Cresselia: 96-114 (43 - 51.1%) -- 3.9% chance to 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zapdos: 147-174 (74.6 - 88.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Iron Head vs. 244 HP / 164+ Def Clefable: 218-260 (108.4 - 129.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 208+ Def Eviolite Clefairy: 180-212 (101.6 - 119.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Iron Head vs. 236 HP / 196+ Def Togekiss: 180-212 (94.7 - 111.5%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Amoonguss: 102-121 (46.1 - 54.7%) -- 59.8% chance to 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Sucker Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Metagross: 108-128 (69.2 - 82%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Aegislash-Shield: 108-128 (64.6 - 76.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 124 Def Mega Gardevoir: 90-107 (51.4 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
108+ Atk Huge Power Mega Mawile Sucker Punch vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Mega Charizard Y: 93-110 (50.2 - 59.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

Defensive Calcs


252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 120-144 (76.4 - 91.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 64-77 (40.7 - 49%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 133-156 (84.7 - 99.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Metagross Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 52-63 (33.1 - 40.1%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO
-1 252 Atk Mega Salamence Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 48-58 (30.5 - 36.9%) -- 56.4% chance to 3HKO
-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Mold Breaker Excadrill Drill Run vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 109-127 (69.4 - 80.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 81-96 (51.5 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 52 Def Mega Mawile: 80-96 (50.9 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Heatran Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 132-156 (84 - 99.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
44+ SpA Mega Charizard Y Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 132-156 (84 - 99.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 127-151 (80.8 - 96.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Ludicolo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile in Rain: 118-141 (75.1 - 89.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 112-132 (71.3 - 84%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Sylveon Hidden Power Ground vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 100-118 (63.6 - 75.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 100 SpA Milotic Scald vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 99-117 (63 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
144+ SpA Zapdos Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 52 SpD Mega Mawile: 78-94 (49.6 - 58.5%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO
4 SpA Thundurus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 61-73 (38.8 - 46.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Life Orb Thundurus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Mega Mawile: 95-113 (60.5 - 71.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO



Rotom-Wash @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 4 SpA / 132 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect

This Rotom build is from Tygaa2 on both the forums and twitch. This is pretty much the best Rotom build in the format in my opinion. It can live a Solarbeam from Timid Zard Y and has a 94% Chance of living from Modest.

Offensive Calcs

4 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 144-170 (86.2 - 101.7%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
4 SpA Rotom-W Hydro Pump vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 156-186 (94.5 - 112.7%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
4 SpA Rotom-W Thunderbolt vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Charizard Y: 96-114 (62.7 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Rotom-W Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 60 SpD Suicune: 90-108 (43.4 - 52.1%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO

Defensive Calcs

252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 132+ SpD Rotom-W: 122-144 (77.7 - 91.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252+ SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 132+ SpD Rotom-W: 134-158 (85.3 - 100.6%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 116 Def Rotom-W: 99-117 (63 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ SpA Ludicolo Giga Drain vs. 252 HP / 132+ SpD Rotom-W: 84-102 (53.5 - 64.9%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252+ Atk Landorus-T Superpower vs. 252 HP / 116 Def Rotom-W: 69-82 (43.9 - 52.2%) -- 5.1% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 116 Def Rotom-W: 87-103 (55.4 - 65.6%) -- 21.5% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery




Meowstic @ Mental Herb
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 104 Def / 152 SpD
Bold Nature
- Psyshock
- Safeguard
- Swagger
- Thunder Wave

Meowstic is a very weird pokemon. Not only was it far more popular in VGC14 but it also was only good for support. I learned that the hard way . However, Meowstic was one of my favorites to use especially paired with Mega Mawile. Safeguard/Swagger combo was so much fun for me and helped me succeed. Not only can this Meowstic be used for that but also for Thunder wave and Speed control. I dont know how good it will be on the top of the ladder but im sure itll work.

Offensive Calcs

This isnt made to be offensive

Defensive Calcs

252+ Atk Landorus-T U-turn vs. 252 HP / 104+ Def Meowstic: 96-114 (53 - 62.9%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252+ Atk Landorus-T Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 104+ Def Meowstic: 39-46 (21.5 - 25.4%) -- possible 5HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252 Atk Terrakion Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 104+ Def Meowstic: 49-58 (27 - 32%) -- 1% chance to 4HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
100 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 252 HP / 156 SpD Meowstic: 46-55 (25.4 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 5HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252+ SpA Heatran Overheat vs. 252 HP / 156 SpD Meowstic: 121-144 (66.8 - 79.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
44+ SpA Mega Charizard Y Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 156 SpD Meowstic in Sun: 102-121 (56.3 - 66.8%) -- 38.7% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery



Togekiss @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Serene Grace
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 192 Def / 44 SpD / 20 Spe
Calm Nature
- Air Slash
- Follow Me
- Tailwind
- Protect

This Togekiss set was made by Positron38. Togekiss is the key player on this team. With speed control and misdirection this helps out a lot. Follow me + rocky Helmet is a great combination for dealing some free damage. It does 25% to Mega Kang plus possible double edge recoil.

Offensive Calcs

0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Amoonguss: 116-140 (52.4 - 63.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Virizion: 168-196 (100.5 - 117.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Terrakion: 55-66 (32.9 - 39.5%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO
0 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Landorus-T: 60-72 (36.3 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO


Defensive Calcs

252 SpA Thundurus Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 44+ SpD Togekiss: 116-140 (60.4 - 72.9%) -- 96.5% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252+ Atk Landorus-T Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 192 Def Togekiss: 68-80 (35.4 - 41.6%) -- Miniscule chance to 3HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
4 SpA Milotic Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 44+ SpD Togekiss: 54-64 (28.1 - 33.3%) -- 19.3% chance to 4HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252 SpA Gengar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 44+ SpD Togekiss: 120-144 (62.5 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252 SpA Mega Gengar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 44+ SpD Togekiss: 146-174 (76 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
252 SpA Thundurus-T Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 44+ SpD Togekiss: 132-156 (68.7 - 81.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery




Chandelure @ Expert Belt
Ability: Infiltrator
Level: 50
EVs: 156 HP / 12 Def / 112 SpA / 16 SpD / 212 Spe
Timid Nature
- Heat Wave
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Protect

Chandelure was an odd choice for me. I had a weakness to Fire and Ghost types and needed to use pokemon my mentee wanted. Chandelure was on the list and works well in this situation for many reasons. Not only does it have amazing special attack but also decent speed and bulk.

Offensive Calcs

112 SpA Expert Belt Chandelure Energy Ball vs. 244 HP / 88 SpD Gastrodon: 259-307 (119.3 - 141.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
112 SpA Expert Belt Chandelure Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 52 SpD Suicune: 103-122 (49.7 - 58.9%) -- 10.9% chance to 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
112 SpA Expert Belt Chandelure Shadow Ball vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Gengar: 202-240 (149.6 - 177.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
112 SpA Expert Belt Chandelure Heat Wave vs. 4 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 194-230 (137.5 - 163.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
112 SpA Expert Belt Chandelure Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Amoonguss: 173-204 (78.2 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO


Defensive Calcs

252+ Atk Landorus-T Rock Slide vs. 156 HP / 12 Def Chandelure: 82-98 (52.9 - 63.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Terrakion Rock Slide vs. 156 HP / 12 Def Chandelure: 102-122 (65.8 - 78.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
100 SpA Suicune Scald vs. 156 HP / 16 SpD Chandelure: 102-120 (65.8 - 77.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Milotic Scald vs. 156 HP / 16 SpD Chandelure: 102-120 (65.8 - 77.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO




Bisharp @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Protect

Finally a basic Bisharp build. Since it's focus sashed its only goal it to dish out damage before dying and the 252/252/4 spread helps it achieve that. Bisharp is great because it can counter an intimidate user being sent out to counter Mawile. It also has great knock off support and helps the weakness to ghost types.

Offeensive strats

+1 252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Sucker Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 156-185 (94.5 - 112.1%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO
+1 252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Landorus-T: 187-222 (113.3 - 134.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Iron Head vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 211-250 (126.3 - 149.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 100+ Def Suicune: 87-103 (42 - 49.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Defensive Calcs

Not meant to take a hit

Thanks for reading my team guys I hope this helps my mentee and i really appreciate any feedback on how to make this team better.


P.S. I tried to make this as professional as possible [/b]

[yoloswag831]

alright i see how it is alec OpieOP not wanting to mentor me lol im a noob when it comes to teams but it looks good to me

[Bucsfan818]

its called Protege, not mentee...

[Delta]

Well, this looks like a solid team overall. I would run Flash Fire on Chandelure because, well, the last thing a Charizard wants to see is a Chandelure coming in and soaking up an overheat aimed for Mawile. I for one love Chandelure, and think it is a great pokemon to have. Honestly, with teams that look this solid, the only thing you can do is play it over, and over, and over and over...... and over and over again. I would watch your mentee or, protege, as is the appropriate term, play the game several times, and guide him through what the best play possible is.

[Slec]

(Aug 10, 2015, 02:18 PM)Bucsfan818 Wrote: its called Protege, not mentee...

Who asked you? DansGame

[Slec]

(Aug 10, 2015, 02:16 PM)yoloswag831 Wrote: alright i see how it is alec OpieOP not wanting to mentor me lol im a noob when it comes to teams but it looks good to me

you have me on skype you pleb

[yoloswag831]

(Aug 10, 2015, 03:01 PM)MudkipLegend Wrote:

(Aug 10, 2015, 02:16 PM)yoloswag831 Wrote: alright i see how it is alec OpieOP not wanting to mentor me lol im a noob when it comes to teams but it looks good to me

you have me on skype you pleb

haha lies i tell you