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Milos
06-10-2009, 06:52 PM
http://www.smogon.com/download/sprites/dp/387.png http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon_us/i_bronzong.gif http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon_us/i_rayquaza.gif http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon_us/i_palkia.gif http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon_us/i_kyogre.gif http://www.pokesho.com/img_icon_us/i_garchomp.gif


As you can see, this team has 3 Dragon-types in it. But this is Ubers people, what team doesn't have at least 2 Dragons in it? This team is more of an offensive team, just made to destroy the opposition with a combination of speed and power. 5 out of 6 of my Pokemon can sweep at any time. Well, enough talking, on to the team:


http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/deoxys-fr.png
Deoxys-f@ Focus Sash
Hasty
150 Atk / 108 SpA / 252 Spe

-Grass Knot
-Extremespeed
-Ice Punch
-Superpower

Thanks to IAC for this amazing set. This set is just a basic anti-lead that nobody expects. Grass Knot takes care of both Groudon and Kyogre, while Ice Punch takes care of Rayquaza, Garchomp, the Lati twins, etc. Superpower is for Darkrai, although if I think it's Scarfed i'll just Extremespeed it right away, taking about half its health. I tweaked the EV spread from IAC's original, focusing more on Attack than Special Attack while giving me maximum Speed. I originally had Fire Punch instead of Extremespeed on it for Scizor and other Steels, but I only encountered about 3 of them in like 50 matches so I removed it. Plus, when faced with Thunder Wave Kyogre leads, I always left them at about 20-32% health, and Extremespeed helped me kill them off right away.

http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/kyogre.png
Kyogre@ Choice Specs
Modest
252 SpA / 252 Spe / 6 HP

-Water Spout
-Thunder
-Surf
-Ice Beam

Standard Choice Spec Kyogre. The monstrous power behind this behemoth is unbelievable, being able to OHKO or 2HKO every Pokemon in the game. I usually bring out Kyogre as soon as possible, activating rain. If I know i'll force a switch, I immediately use Water Spout to KO anything not named Palkia, Quagsire, Parasect, or Blissey. Thunder adds to the destructiveness of this set, allowing me to go toe to toe with Palkia and other Kyogres, and that 30% chance to paralyze the opponent is always welcome. Surf and Ice Beam are staples on any Kyogre, as Surf deals insane amounts of damage to anything that doesn't resist it, while Ice Beam hits those damn Dragons that swarm Ubers.

http://arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/palkia.png
Palkia@ Choice Scarf
Timid
252 SpA / 252 Spe / 6 HP

-Spacial Rend
-Surf
-Ice Beam
-Thunder

My first revenge killer and overall monster. Spacial Rend is my first move to use, being able to take care of all those Dragons in Ubers ( barring ScarfChomp and a Speed tie with other ScarfPalkias). Surf is for STAB that gets further boosted by Kyogre's rain, while Thunder deals with Kyogre and other Palkias. Ice Beam is generally for Groudon who I otherwise get set up on thanks to its sun that halves damage from my STAB Surfs. I usually bring out Palkia early game to scout for counters and bring in the appropriate Pokemon.
http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/art/sugimori/437.png
Bronzong@ Leftovers
Bold
Levitate
252 HP / 100 Defense / 158 SpA

-Stealth Rock
-Explosion
-Grass Knot
-Hypnosis

My Stealth Rocker and answer to Outraging/Spacial Rend Garchomp/Palkia. I bring him in early game to set up rocks so my other Pokemon can get those crucial KOs. Hypnosis is to put Pokemon to sleep. I originally had Darkrai for this role, but I felt that he died way too quickly and didn't provide my team with any other support. Bronzong fit perfectly with it's many resists and because Fire is a rarely seen type in Ubers (apart from Groudon and Rayquaza). Grass Knot is so I can deal with Groudon/ Kyogres, and Explosion is to take out some Pokemon if Bronzong is close to dying, such as a weakened Wobbufett.

http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/art/sugimori/384.png
Rayquaza@ Life Orb
Jolly
252 Atk / 252 Spe / 6 HP

-Swords Dance
-Outrage
-Overheat
-Extremespeed

This is, in my opinion, the best set Rayquaza has. The power behind a +2 Extremespeed is enough to take down most counters with ease. Swords Dance boosts Rayquaza's already godly Attack stat to something in the 800's, and with Extremespeed can basically OHKO every threat in Ubers. The Steels that think they can switch in with ease, such as Bronzong and Skarmory, are fried with Overheat. Finally, Outrage is to kill off basically anything that isn't a Steel type. A +2 Outrage is enough to 2HKO a 252 HP/ Def Bold Lugia, which is incredible to me. I bring in Rayquaza late game, where most things are weakened and I can scare something off, allowing me to set up and sweep.

http://www.gtsplus.net/files/images/art/shiny/445.png
Garchomp@ Choice Scarf
Jolly
252 Atk / 252 Spe / 6 HP

-Dragon Claw
-Earthquake
-Outrage
-Stone Edge

Whoever said Garchomp was not viable in Ubers was sadly mistaken. Garchomp boasts many things over the other popular Dragons, but the most notable is his Speed. Lately, the Lati twins have gone missing from Ubers, being completely forgotten for the OU metagame. This now makes Garchomp the fastest Uber Dragon out there, being able to outspeed Palkia, Rayquaza, Giratina, and Dialga. Garchomp also has that monstrous 130 base Attack, and when combined with his great movepool and typing, make Garchomp a powerful sweeper. Garchomp also has another trait that makes him a great addition to the team: his immunity to Electric attacks. This means he cant be paralyzed via Thunder Wave, and makes a great counter to Pokemon like Palkia trying to Thunder my precious Kyogre or Palkia. I keep Garchomp as my insurance in case Rayquaza doesn't make it, and then let revenge kill with the appropriate move. As a rule of thumb I always Dragon Claw first, then when I see what my opponent has to counter him, I either keep using Dragon Claw or simply go to Outrage. Garchomp's typing means he can always switch in to Stealth Rock with ease, unlike Rayquaza, and proceed to sweep. Another appealing thing about Garchomp is that if its at full health, then it will always survive a +2 Extremespeed from Rayquaza and can go ahead and kill Ray with either Dragon Claw or Outrage.

Final Words:

The team has gotten me to the 1550s but its starting to lose more and more often. Overall the team functions very well together but my team is open for suggestions. The team likes to work on resistances and uses monstrous power to beat the opponent. I haven't used this team for a while now, and am sitting now at around 1420..any feedback will be appreciated!

Milos
06-14-2009, 12:50 AM
ROFL scarf gengar? it doesnt exist in ubers, and it gets destroyed on whatever move its stuck on. please tell me how im weak to it

Dimes
06-14-2009, 03:33 AM
Honestly, your lead FAILS to Deoxes-E leads, which are THE most common leads ever.

Milos
06-14-2009, 04:21 AM
actually it doesnt. every single time it goes something like this:
turn 1:
Deo-E uses Stealth Rock
My deo uses Extremespeed dealing ~35%
turn 2:
Deo-E uses Spikes
My deo uses Extremespeed dealing another ~35%
turn 3:
My deo uses Extremespeed and kills it off. Half my team doesnt give a half disconnected testicle about Spikes or SR, and my deoxys keeps his sash

Dimes
06-14-2009, 07:21 PM
Any smart deoxes player would Extreme Speed you. Then proceed to SR and Spikes.

Milos
06-14-2009, 08:55 PM
thats why im thinking of putting shadow ball on there somewhere but i dont know where

Milos
07-04-2009, 03:57 PM
bump.

Tony32
07-07-2009, 12:02 AM
Milos, I tested this team out I had about 20 battles on ubers last night on smogon and All i can say about your team is that it's very good BUT! Why not switch zong For forretress...Forretress can do anything brong can do..But it cant Grass knot. But i also noticed that this team needs a spinner..And forretress is a good one. I had about 10/20 battles With me facing a forretress. And Toxic spikes really took a tole one This team. But other than that Great team. 8/10. :D

Tony32
07-07-2009, 12:03 AM
Also just to inform you..I put Shadow ball instead of Superpower and it works great. I suggest you replace Superpower>Shadow Ball.

Sith Lord
07-29-2009, 08:14 PM
^what he said. Exremespeed takes care of Darkrai anyway, since they're either scarfed (ESs priority) or sashed (so ES will be the same as Superpower). Mabye focus more on SpA then

Infiltrator
07-30-2009, 03:38 AM
This is a pretty solid team...good work, and @ Tony Bronzong would be a better option since he wouldn't get *** ****** by anything that carries a Fire Move and a Dragon Move like Rayquaza, Palkia, and even Groudon which all can have a chance to tear the team apart if Milos lets them. Bronzong will provides coverage from common moves in Ubers, and its also a solid switch in to protect his dragons, though Forrestress can do the same, Bronzong should be able to do it better, with its more balanced defesive stats.