Help me pick a Mega for my team?
So I got tired of using M-Salamence because he's EVERYWHERE, his weaknesses are annoying, and he's pretty predictable. I want to find a new Mega to use on my team, focused on taking out popular Megas (esp M-Mawile) and the Genies. (since they're pretty prevalent in VGC '15 atm, and I feel like they're some of the biggest threats) Here is the rest of my team below. My team is pretty solid so far, I've been using it on Showdown a lot and I've been doing decent. Let me know what you think!
Sylveon (F) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Level: 50
EVs: 56 HP / 252 Def / 200 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Return
- Shadow Ball
My Salamence/Dragon killer. I started noticing Hyper Voice Sylveon becoming more prevalent, so I decided to use her for myself and I love it. I also gave her Moonblast, Shadow Ball, and Return to deal with Wide Guard.
Kato (Raichu) (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 28 HP / 4 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fake Out
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Protect
So glad one of my favorite Pokemon is somewhat viable in VGC. I really like taking advantage of his ability with Milotic. (and Salamence when I used him) I usually lead with him because Fake Out and then decide if I want to keep him in or attack. I more than likely keep him in if I lead with Raichu & Milotic. I also have Grass Knot there just another non-Electric attack. I might change it since I don't use it a lot, let me know what you guys think.
Bisharp (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Protect
I almost took him off my team, but I really like his ability. And considering the amount of Intimidate in VGC '15, I kept him in. Plus once I get that boost, or if he's the fastest on the field I can usually 1/2 OHKO some opponents. The only annoying thing about Bisharp is his weakness to moves like EQ. I think I'm going to keep him for now though. Plus his resistance to Poison/Psychic is really nice too.
Fishy (Milotic) (M) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Competitive
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 54 HP / 40 Def / 162 SpA / 252 SpD
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Safeguard
- Recover
I love my Milotic. I just trained this guy IRL in ORAS, and recently changed two of his moves. It used to be Protect & Dragon Tail in the bottom two slots, but I put in Safeguard and Recover instead. I was thinking recently that I REALLY wanted a Taunt user on my team (because status moves were killing me), but this is the next best thing.
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 176 SpA / 76 SpD
Quiet Nature
- King’s Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard
Wide Guard is so nice dealing with Rock Slide, EQ, Hyper Voice... you get the idea.
Any team advice is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading guys!
Sylveon (F) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Pixilate
Level: 50
EVs: 56 HP / 252 Def / 200 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Return
- Shadow Ball
My Salamence/Dragon killer. I started noticing Hyper Voice Sylveon becoming more prevalent, so I decided to use her for myself and I love it. I also gave her Moonblast, Shadow Ball, and Return to deal with Wide Guard.
Kato (Raichu) (M) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 28 HP / 4 Def / 220 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fake Out
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Protect
So glad one of my favorite Pokemon is somewhat viable in VGC. I really like taking advantage of his ability with Milotic. (and Salamence when I used him) I usually lead with him because Fake Out and then decide if I want to keep him in or attack. I more than likely keep him in if I lead with Raichu & Milotic. I also have Grass Knot there just another non-Electric attack. I might change it since I don't use it a lot, let me know what you guys think.
Bisharp (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Protect
I almost took him off my team, but I really like his ability. And considering the amount of Intimidate in VGC '15, I kept him in. Plus once I get that boost, or if he's the fastest on the field I can usually 1/2 OHKO some opponents. The only annoying thing about Bisharp is his weakness to moves like EQ. I think I'm going to keep him for now though. Plus his resistance to Poison/Psychic is really nice too.
Fishy (Milotic) (M) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Competitive
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 54 HP / 40 Def / 162 SpA / 252 SpD
Modest Nature
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Safeguard
- Recover
I love my Milotic. I just trained this guy IRL in ORAS, and recently changed two of his moves. It used to be Protect & Dragon Tail in the bottom two slots, but I put in Safeguard and Recover instead. I was thinking recently that I REALLY wanted a Taunt user on my team (because status moves were killing me), but this is the next best thing.
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Ability: Stance Change
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 176 SpA / 76 SpD
Quiet Nature
- King’s Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard
Wide Guard is so nice dealing with Rock Slide, EQ, Hyper Voice... you get the idea.
Any team advice is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading guys!
