there are clauses against two pokemon holding the same item bencarr22...
:S

a fun team i came up with for fights with my friends. what do you think?



@ Focus Sash
Jolly | Compound Eyes
252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP
- Sleep Powder
- Stun Spore
- U-Turn
- Sunny Day

@ Liechi Berry
Adamant | Intimidate
252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP
- Flare Blitz
- ExtremeSpeed
- Thunder Fang
- Overheat

@ Choice Band
Jolly | Steadfast
252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
- Ice Punch

@ Choice Scarf
Adamant | Rivalry
252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
- Poison Jab
- Thunderpunch

@ Chesto Berry
Adamant | Water Absorb
252 HP, 196 Special Defense, 60 Attack
- Curse
- Rest
- Avalanche
- Waterfall

@ Leftovers
Adamant | Pressure
252 Attack, 129 HP, 129 Defense
- Sunny Day
- Sacred Fire
- Earthquake
- Recover

Ok, these are 3 Pokemon I'm working on right now.

Salamence @ Yache Berry/Focus sash/Muscle Band
Adamant, Intimidate
110 HP, 250 Attack, 150 Speed
Dragon Claw
Crunch
Aerial Ace
Roost

Arcanine @ ?
Serious, Intimidate
200 Attack, 200 Special Attack, 110 Speed(Not sure about these yet)
Flamethrower
Crunch
Safeguard
Helping Hand?

Swampert @ Leftovers
Serious, Torrent
100 Attack, 100 Defense, 100 Special Attack, 100 Special Defense, 110 Speed
Surf
Earthquake
Protect
Refresh?

I'm probably gonna use these Pokemon for double team battles. I made Arcanine to compensate for Salamence's Ice-weakness, while also dealing with his lack of capability to battle Steel types. The biggest issue I'm having with Salamence is his item. I don't know wether to give him a Yache Berry or Focus Sash to survive Ice-type attacks, or to give him a Muscle Band to power up his attacks. About Arcanine's item, I really don't have any idea, so any suggestion would be more than welcome.

constructing a UU team.
constructive criticism appreciated.

@ black sludge
Careful | 129 HP, 252 ATK, 129 S.DEF
-Poison Jab
-Curse
-Shadow Sneak
-Explosion

pseudo-tank with physical sweeping capabilities

@ Lefties
Bold | 252 HP, 129 DEF, 129 S.DEF
-Cosmic Power/Calm Mind
-Psychic/Hypnosis
-Baton Pass
-Rock Polish

baton passer with tank-ish feel

@ king's rock
Adamant | 6 HP, 252 ATK, 252 SPD
-Waterfall
-Rock Slide
-Swords Dance
-Brick Break

physical sweeper

@ damp rock
Bold | 129 HP, 252 DEF, 252 S.DEF
-T-wave/Thunder
-Attract/Rain Dance
-Confuse Ray
-Surf

cant decide between the parattractfusion route or special sweeper route

@ shell bell
impish | 129 HP, 129 DEF, 252 S DEF
-Amnesia
-Iron Defense
-Rapid Spin
-Stealth Rock

tank/utility

@ muscle band
Jolly| 252 ATK, 252 SPD
-Mach Punch
-Thunderpunch
-Ice Punch
-EQ

physical sweeper

I'm by no means an official rater, but you have 3 of the pokemon that are on my team, So I can't help myself


@ black sludge
Careful | 129 HP, 252 ATK, 129 S.DEF
-Poison Jab
-Curse
-Shadow Sneak
-Explosion

Good, IV-wise I'd move the S.DEF into DEF to help him buff a quick EQ or strong physical attack so he can get a few curses in.
Also Brick break can be used over Explosion to help with his Steel immunity. + Ghost/Fight has no resistances.


@ king's rock
Adamant | 6 HP, 252 ATK, 252 SPD
-Waterfall
-Rock Slide
-Swords Dance
-Brick Break

From what I hear King's rock doesn't increase flinch on move that already have a flinch rate in D/P. So since your doing a sword dance set I'd recommend a focus band or something to help keep him alive longer. He has good DEF but his HP is very low.

@ muscle band
Jolly| 252 ATK, 252 SPD
-Mach Punch
-Thunderpunch
-Ice Punch
-EQ

Hitmonchan's base speed is 76 so there isn't a great boost with nature as opposed to a +atk nature. (Though w/ hitmonchan it's a pain to breed a +atk one >.<) Doing an Adamant with Agility and spreading 200IVs in HP and 56 in DEF will help him withstand a hit to get agility in. which makes his base 152. and with that you can switch out STAB mach punch for STAB close combat >:D
As for agility you can take either EQ or Thunderpunch out. Depending on your preference. Hell, I still debate which of the two to use on mine. I've usually gone with thunder punch.

Okay, one thing I should say first is that our battles have no restrictions, save for Ubers. That said, here's my team I want to use this weekend:

Alakazam @ Choice Scarf
EVs 252 Sp. Atk 252 Spd
Psychic
Shadow Ball
Focus Blast
Energy Ball

Lead pokemon set up to try and 1HKO the opponent's lead, especially if it's Swampert. The nature boosts Speed.

Ludicolo @ Leftovers
EVs 252 Sp. Def 252 HP
Toxic
Leech Seed
Rain Dance
Protect

Special Sponge/Drainer, nature boosts Sp. Def.

Salamence @ Choice Scarf

Dragon Claw
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Flamethrower

physical Sweeper, nature boost atk. Adamant, if I remember correctly. Flamethrower for Skarm/Bronzong.

Weezing @ Leftovers

Sludge Bomb
Will O Wisp
Pain Split
Explosion

nature boosts def. Physical sponge, wisp to deal with other sweepers explosion when critical.

Heracross @ Choice Scarf

Earthquake
Megahorn
Close Combat
Stone Edge

standard heracross sweeper, nature boosts atk

Dusknoir @ Leftovers

Shadow Sneak
Nightshade
Pain Split
Will O Wisp

nature boosts def. Swith-in against anything I don't want to fight with anything else. My catch-all poke.

thanks for your time, any helpful hints will be appreciated, bonus points for tech against Breloom sweepers.

Hi! I have a pretty well-balanced team, I think, but I want to get it rated. I'm still trying to find the perfect balance, and I like what I've got so far. I don't really get EVs, so... I just won't put them.

@ Soft Sand/Miracle water (depends). Sticky Hold
Calm

Earthquake
Stone Edge
Surf
Ice Beam

I would consider her a special sweeper, I suppose.

@ Charcoal. Blaze (of course!)
Brave

Close combat
Flamethrower
Rock Climb
Blast Burn

I don't really know, I have a lot of trouble finding a good moveset for him.

@ Big Root. Levitate
Hasty

Sludge Bomb
Psychic
Dark Pulse/Shadow Ball
Giga Drain

@ Fist Plate. No Guard
Hasty

Cross Chop
DynamicPunch
Poison jab
Strength

I try to give him my super-inaccurate moves, because he never misses.

@ Magnet. Mold Breaker
Modest

Iron Tail
Thunderbolt
Dragon Pulse
Toxic

No idea. He just poisons them n' TAKES 'EM DOWN.

@ Amulet coin (any suggestions?). Intimidate
serious

Fly
U-Turn
Steel Wing
Aerial Ace

Meh. His moves are so-so.

I hope I can get my team as strong as my Hoenn team! ( , , , , and the other two that I forget)

To be honest, if your hoenn team was as terrible as that one, then I dont even want to rate it. You had terrible movesets, terrible items, terrible natures, but I'm assuming that was your in-game team. If you wanted me to rate it, I'm not going to put numbers because it would make you sad, instead I will say it was very very low. Click here for a site if you need a referance for more movesets.

My team didn't get rated after like 50 posts so I'll try again.

Salamence@Choice Specs
Intimidate
6 HP/252 Special Attack/252 Speed
Mild
Draco Meteor
Dragon Pulse
Hydro Pump
Flamethrower


Heracross@Flame Orb
Guts
6 HP/252 Attack/252 Speed
Jolly
Substitute
Megahorn
Close Combat
Stone Edge


Gardevoir@Life Orb
Synchronize
6 HP/252 Special Attack/252 Speed
Modest
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast
Shadow Ball


Claydol@Leftovers
Levitate
250 HP/136 Defense/124 Special Defense
Relaxed
Earthquake
Ice Beam
Reflect
Rapid Spin


Bronzong@Leftovers
Levitate
252 HP/6 Defense/252 Special Defense
Sassy
Gyro Ball
Psychic
Hypnosis
Reflect


Skarmory@Leftovers
Keen Eye
252 HP/252 Defense/6 Special Defense
Impish
Drill Peck
Roost
Spikes
Whirlwind

All in all, a pretty good team that needed few changes. 8.5/10

Thank you.Although I wonder why Wish didn't show up on Gardevoir's moveset...It was on its moveset.Yes,I did get the moveset from Smogon.I only chose it because it was easier to use(Full power Draco Meteor slaughters a Machamp,while another Salamence of mine with Dragon Claw couldn't.It needed to set-up.)I wanted a sweeping Gardevoir for surprise.

Thinking of Jolteon set:

lv50 modest
Item: ???
EVs: 252sp. atk, 252 spd, 4 HP
Particular IVs: 25 SA, 28 Spd (Did not inherit my Lucario's 30 and 31 ;()
T-bolt/Charge Beam
Substitute
Double Team/T-wave
Baton Pass

Baton Passer

By all means this is not the best. I got tired of trying to get my Lucario's SA and SPD IVs, so not Egg moves either (i'm contentish with these). No HP, it's not Grass nor Ice (maybe I'll consider it, if it's worth it). I could put in Shadow Ball or Bite... I'm not sure.

Help?

I dont see much wrong with it, but you should at least try (I know you're tired of it) a couple more times to get the right HP, and a speed boosting nature, perferably timid.

...Rude much?
First of all, swearing?

I can't change my Pokemon's nature. They're level 65 and it's too late for that. AND NO, I didn't just "Go through my bag and take out random items". I carefully planned, 'cause I'm all about the offense. I give each of my Pokemon an item that'll superpower their main move. I've raised their stats super high, and you could at least be the slightest bit kind, unless that's too much to ask.



And as to "Just because they're inaccurate dosent mean they're good", Cross chop has an extra-high critical-hit ratio, while Dynamic punch always confuses the opponent, and they both have 100 power.

I don't HAVE WiFi, so I CAN'T do competitive Battling. And as to your blind insult to my Hoenn team, I have never lost a battle.

I also don't like having no moves of a certain type on my team. I mean, what would happen if I was facing a facing a Pokemon ONLY weak to Dragon types-- and nothing else-- and had no Dragon-type moves?

In closing, I know I don't really have the right to complain about your opinion, but YOU don't have the right to blindly insult me. You may call it constructive or whatever you please, but somehow, I don't feel that "Holy crap WTF ADAMANT" and "(Wtf? A gastrodon a special sweeper?)" are either kind OR constructive.

If that is your in-game team, then that is fine, but you asked for it to be rated. I rated it. It took a long time to type all that, and no, you cant change your pokemon's nature. So breed new ones. I mean seriously, rampardos had one of the highest attack stats in the game, and you gave it all special moves. You gave the gengar an item that only helps if it is using its 'main move' what if that move was disabled, or you were tormented into not being able to use the same move twice?

For machamp, why have both of those moves on him, you should just pick the one you like. Since you cant battle competitively, use whatever moves you want, whatever natures, you asked for it to be rated. And I did not 'blindly insult you', I told you what was wrong with your team, if you have a problem with getting told it sucks, then dont post it here.

kay this is my team

umbreon_impish @leftovers
252 HP 129 def 129 sp def
baton pass
toxic
subsitute
wish/moonlight

claydol_modest @chesto/leftovers
252 HP 129 def 129 sp def
icebeam
stealth rock
rapid spin
thunderwave/rest

dusknoir_impish @leftovers
252 HP 129 def 129 spdef
wow
ice punch
shadow punch
pain split

Salamence_adament @choice band
252 atk 252 spd 6 hp
EQ
dragon claw
crunch
brick break/ thunder fang

metagross_adament @choice band
252 atk 129 spd 129 hp
EQ
meteor mash
rockslide
zen headbut

ninetales_timid @shell bell
252 spatk 252 spd
energy ball
extrasensary
nasty plot
flamethrower

You know Medichamrulez that your not supposed to be rating teams here to begin with. the 1st page shows the people who are allowed to rate teams posted here, not yourself.

Also, offensive comments such as "Do you just go through your bag picking out random items?" and "Holy crap WTF" are not needed nor welcome for a rate. Use some maturity at least.

He isn't?So should I take his advice and replace my surprise sweeping Gardevoir and replace it with a supportive one?

I apologize, I didnt know I had to apply to be a rater, so completely disregard my opinion.

EDIT: Since the application thread is down, I'll un-officially rate teams, just PM them to me.

note i posted this a few post ago and just so it don't get push to far back to not look at here it is again

this will be my team. those with evs i know what to put on them. and i have no idea what to put in the last slot and what items they should hold (i don't care if you go WTF is with (this that) i find it helpful)

Espeon
EVs SPA 252, Spd 252, HP 6

Calm mind
baton pass
Psychic
(what the hell is hp fighting) substitue

T-Tar,
EVs ATK 252, Spd 252, HP 6

Dragons dance
Earthquake
stone edge
crunch

Lucario
EVs SPA 252, Spd 252, HP 6

Aura sphere
calm mind
dark pulse
psychic

Raichu

Attrack
Sweet kiss
thunder wave
eather thunder bolt or volt tackle.

Dusknor

mean look
toxic
shadow ball
(insert)

thanks

Uhh That's your choice, his rates aren't bad or anything. He's just not a official rater here.

Assortment of Pokemon for competative battle.

Gengar@Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature
-Shadow Ball
-Thunderbolt
-Focus Blast
-Destiny Bond

Dragonite@Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature
-Outrage
-Earthquake
-Fire Punch? (Would really like a fire move here)
-Focus Punch

Suicune@Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 6 SAtk / 252 HP / 252 Def
Bold Nature
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Calm Mind
-Roar

Dusknoir@Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SDef
Impish Nature
-Shadow Sneak
-Thunderpunch
-Fire Punch
-Pain Split

Smeargle@Salac Berry
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
-Endure
-Spore
-Endeavor
-Extremespeed

Togekiss@Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 6 SDef / 252 HP / 252 SAtk
Modest Nature
Ability: Serene Grace
-Air Slash
-Thunder Wave
-Tri-Attack
-Wish



I'd really appreciate it if you could suggest changes to the movesets, and even where I'm left open to a sweep by a specific type I've missed. Please don't suggest I use OU crap like Garchomp and Blissey though.

I'm bored and am still new to the terms for everything and training stuff (usually just did everything the ignorant way without any special items or thinking bout DV's (I think thats what they're called))
This is for the battle tower or Lvl 50 team matches

Leafeon @ (Dunno)
Adamant nature - its ability
???
-Leaf Blade
-Synthesis
-Sunny Day
-Solorbeam

+

Rhyperior @ (dunno)
Adamant nature - (the one that lowers Super effective damage)
252 Att, 158 S. Def, 100 HP
-Poisen Jab
-Thunder Punch
-Fire Punch
-Rock Slide

and

Politoad @ Shell Bell
Modest nature - Water absorb
252 S. Att, 100 Def, 100 HP, 58 Speed
-Surf
-Substitute
-Ice Beam
-Mud bomb

+

Poliwrath @ Lefties
modest nature - Water absorb
252 S. Att, 100 Def, 100 HP, 58 Att
-Surf
-Substitute
-Rock Slide
-Poison Jab

Those are the two I came up with, If anyone has any ideas or did something similar please tell me how it went or what can be improved... If they don't make sense or seem bad, Deal with it Its my choice to use them (I'll learn if I get horribly owned in a battle tower or Wi-Fi match).

i'm not too sure on my team but i would like to have it rated (by the way i dont know what EV's
are really so i wont do them) so here goes:

@leftovers
Sassy-torrent
~surf
~earthquake
~avalanche/ drill peck
~flash cannon/ thunder

@focus band
Careful-blaze
~blaze kick
~sky uppercut
~brick break
~overheat

@lum berry
Modest-intimidate
~swagger
~discharge
~thunder fang
~crunch

@miracle seed/persim berry
Quiet-natural cure
~petal dance
~synthesis
~toxic
~grass knot

@scope lens
Mild-sand veil
~dragon rush
~dig (trying to get EQ)
~aerial ace
~crunch

@sitrus berry
Mild-intimidate
~aerial ace
~fly (i know, but its mainly for travel)
~close combat
~brave bird

so thats my team what do you think????

(can someone plz rate mine becausei need some for the battle tower and would like to know thanks )