Nov 24, 2017, 04:55 PM
Hey everyone, so just like the title says, I'm getting back into VGC with the release of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. I was heavily into VGC during XY and I played a bit when Sun and Moon released last year, but I've been focusing primarily on the TCG side of things for the past year or so. I'm starting to build my first team and wanted some advice from those who have been following VGC lately.
Naganadel @ Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Bisharp @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Protect
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Cursed Body
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Shadow Bone
- Bonemerang
- Protect
Tapu Fini @ Choice Specs
Ability: Misty Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Muddy Water
- Dazzling Gleam
- Ice Beam
Kangaskhan (F) @ Kangaskhanite
Ability: Early Bird
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Return
- Protect
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
- Protect
I wanted to use Naganadel so I started by thinking of who would be great to pair it with and decided on Bisharp. It is immune to Psychic-type attacks that would normally knockout Naganadel, and can OHKO opposing Psychic-types with Sucker Punch/Knock Out. It also deal with Fairy-types which is great against the Tapus. From there, I didn't have any particular game plan when it came to choosing my other Pokemon, I made my choices based on coverage. Alolan Marowak and Tapu Fini provide good coverage, I feel like Mega Kangaskhan is pretty much a staple with it back in the format, along with Landorus. I'm not good with IV spreads so I just went with the 252/252/4 spread so if there are specific spreads that you think are optimal let me know!
Naganadel @ Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Protect
Bisharp @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Protect
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Cursed Body
Level: 50
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Shadow Bone
- Bonemerang
- Protect
Tapu Fini @ Choice Specs
Ability: Misty Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Muddy Water
- Dazzling Gleam
- Ice Beam
Kangaskhan (F) @ Kangaskhanite
Ability: Early Bird
Level: 50
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Return
- Protect
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
- Protect
I wanted to use Naganadel so I started by thinking of who would be great to pair it with and decided on Bisharp. It is immune to Psychic-type attacks that would normally knockout Naganadel, and can OHKO opposing Psychic-types with Sucker Punch/Knock Out. It also deal with Fairy-types which is great against the Tapus. From there, I didn't have any particular game plan when it came to choosing my other Pokemon, I made my choices based on coverage. Alolan Marowak and Tapu Fini provide good coverage, I feel like Mega Kangaskhan is pretty much a staple with it back in the format, along with Landorus. I'm not good with IV spreads so I just went with the 252/252/4 spread so if there are specific spreads that you think are optimal let me know!
