Champion Leon
Banned deucer.
Introduction
Greetings, I am proud to present my new team. In addition to defeating Chessking345 to the point of his own forfeiture, (first replay), there are some additional replays for proof of its success against Coolman 217, whom placed within the top #33 BH rankings (see his declaration in the 3rd replay battle):
VS Chessking 345
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7balancedhackmons-836063996
My first draft team premiers to a victorious finish! (Pheromosa was used before I switched to Mewtwo-Mega-Y for more power, but I still won!)
Coolman217
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7balancedhackmons-836110461
When you predict your way to victory and come back from 4 VS 2 with the likelihood not looking great!
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7balancedhackmons-836142177
Rematch, where I go all in and come back from an Imposter sweep!
Teambuilding Process
**Gyarados is literally the only Pokemon capable of such a moveset, with its Mold Breaker ability. The only comparable Pokemon would be Ampharos with the Ampharosite, but Ampharos-Mega just doesn't have the Defenses, or Typing to perform well. Gyarados simply is the only one whom has the versatility to function in both its base form to retain resistances to Bug, Fighting, and immunity to Ground, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Sticky Web, while taking advantage of Mega Evolving to benefit from Misty Terrain and tank a completely different set of attack types.**
**The non-set-up sweeper; good coverage aside, this Pokemon is a multi-tasker, hitting everything extremely hard, while not having paper-thin defenses like Pheromosa, or Deoxys-A. It's also such an unpredictable Pokemon that foes don't know what set to expect, and therefore they switch out even if I don't have a move that is super effective.**
**The Fur Coat user with the resistances, low Speed tier, and decent Special Attack to burn Steels, break Diancie-M, and remove abilities all while benefiting from Misty Terrain as a grounded Pokemon that resists Ice without being weak to Fighting. It can wall -ate users, Contrarian users, Sheer Force users, and pretty much anything that it isn't hit super-effectively by on the Special Defense.**
**The wall of walls. Soundproof removes its fear of Diancie-M, Kyurem-W, and Specs Rayquaza-M, and punishes them with Anchor Shot + Perish Song for a reliable 1-stop stall KO. Zygarde-Complete also racks up damage with Spiky Shield (anti-Shedinja) when the foe tries to U-turn, which combines with entry hazards damage to punish foes. It's moveset could be replaced, but for now it's doing alright.**
**Compliments both forms of Gyarados well thanks to resistances to Grass, Electric, Bug, and a Fighting Immunity. Giratina's Normal immunity also plays a role in blocking Rapid Spin after Gyarados has set up Spikes. As the Full-time Misty Surger, it allows me to support the team, be Imposterproof, and support itself with a negated Dragon weakness, and status Immunity! If Imposter switches in, its a free Shore Up, or switch. When I assume they switch out their Imposter, I use Rapid Spin on their Stealth Rocks, or use Circle Throw to rattle their momentum. Giratina is the defensive multitasker that is also Imposterproof, just like Gyarados.**
**The ultimate Imposterproof sweeper! Once you have cleared the Dazzling users, and weakened Prankster Hazers, nothing really stands in the way of Slaking. It is able to adapt in different situations, whether it be to face Imposter, or recharge its boosts if it becomes weakened throughout the match.**
The Team
Darmanitan-Zen (Gyarados) @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Shore Up
- Dragon Tail
- Knock Off
Spikes softens up the foe for Mewtwo-Mega-Y's eventual sweep, and provides perfect counter-coverage for Darm-Z's weaknesses (Water, Dark, Ghost, or if in Base form - Ground). I sometimes keep Gyarados in Base form if the Imposter/foe has used (Toxic) Spikes, so that way I am immune to the hazard damage. Also, let's not forget it can surprise Mewtwo-Mega-Y when they think to use Photon Geyser, but you Mega and use Knock Off for huge damage!
Gyarados is NOT a 1-trick pony, it can be as unpredictable as you like.**
Slaking (Mewtwo-Mega-Y) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Bolt Strike
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Blue Flare
Fortunately for me, it is Imposterproofed by Darm-Z thanks to its Resistances, and Fur Coat (Bolt Strike). I did give it Hasty, this way Slaking and my Mewtwo-Mega-Y can deal more damage to Imposter, in the event Darm-Z has fainted. Darm-Z can also Core Enforcer it to remove Sheer Force, further weakening it.**
Gyarados-Mega (Darmanitan-Zen) @ Leftovers
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Blue Flare
- Shore Up
- Core Enforcer
- Flash Cannon
He can tank Dragon Ascents thanks to Fur Coat, and due to Misty Surge, it resists Draco Meteor all while being Immune to Spore. Further, it is my go-to for certain -ates: Diancie-Mega and Kyurem-B, which comes in handy if I want to protect Zygarde-Complete (whom has Soundproof) from -ate Extreme Speed. Core Enforcer also makes it so Giratina can switch into Kyurem-B once it's attacks are back to Normal-typing, and Flash Cannon 1HKOs M-Diancie. Calcs:
Darmanitan-Zen Flash Cannon VS Diancie-Mega
252 SpA Darmanitan-Z Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega: 272-324 (89.4 - 106.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Diancie-Mega Precipice Blades vs Darmanitan-Zen
252 Atk Life Orb Diancie-Mega Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Darmanitan-Z: 153-182 (36.9 - 43.9%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Diancie-Mega Head Smash VS Darmanitan-Zen
252 Atk Life Orb Diancie-Mega Head Smash vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Darmanitan-Z: 283-338 (68.3 - 81.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery.
252 SpA Darmanitan-Z Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega: 272-324 (89.4 - 106.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Diancie-Mega Precipice Blades vs Darmanitan-Zen
252 Atk Life Orb Diancie-Mega Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Darmanitan-Z: 153-182 (36.9 - 43.9%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Diancie-Mega Head Smash VS Darmanitan-Zen
252 Atk Life Orb Diancie-Mega Head Smash vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Fur Coat Darmanitan-Z: 283-338 (68.3 - 81.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery.
Darm-Z also can take on pretty much any Mewtwo-Mega-X set and Core Enforcer it to lose its Poison Heal, Contrarian, etc. abilities**
Giratina (Zygarde-Complete) @ Leftovers
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Shore Up
- Anchor Shot
- Perish Song
- Spiky Shield
Spiky Shield also takes care of most Shedinja, as Misty Terrain blocks the point of using Baneful Bunker. Anchor Shot also deals decent damage to Diancie-M on it's inevitable switch in, and since it cannot Boomburst, once it is in, it can't switch out. Zygarde is a generic wall that might need to be changed, so please provide some feedback. Nevertheless, if I need it to survive a Light of Ruin from Magic Gyard Mega-Diancie, it can:
252 SpA Life Orb Diancie-Mega Light of Ruin vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zygarde-Complete: 517-611 (81.2 - 96%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Zygarde-Complete (Giratina) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Circle Throw
- Shore Up
Giratina's Misty Surge prevents the foe from using Spore, and compliments Gyarados-M well with a Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Electric resistance. In return for supporting the team, Darmanitan-Z resists Fairy, Ice, and under Misty Terrain, it also resists Dragon moves. Zygarde-Complete provides Soundproof defense, as it can to switch into Boomburst -ates that threaten Giratina. Overall, Giratina really compliments the team, and the team synergizes with it in return.**
Mewtwo-Mega-Y (Slaking) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Dazzling
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 30 HP
- Belly Drum
- Mach Punch
- Extreme Speed
- Spectral Thief
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Breakneck Blitz (160 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Eviolite Chansey: 705-831 (100.1 - 118%) -- guaranteed OHKO
All without a - Defense Nature.
And if Imposter uses Struggle at +6 Attack, Slaking can survive at 50% HP (Regigigas cannot survive):
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Struggle vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 221-260 (43.9 - 51.6%) -- 25% chance to OHKO
The power of this set comes 2 fold; Normalium-Z can be used as a last resort to KO Imposter thanks to removing the priority, and thus Imposter's Dazzling Immunity. Normalium-Z can also be used to survive a hit (like Mewtwo-Mega-X's Superpower, as listed below), and Z-Belly Drum to heal, boost, and then KO the next turn with STAB Extreme Speed.
Spectral Thief, over Knock-Off for immediate coverage, while keeping full Immunity, and not worrying about losing power if Gyarados-M used Knock-Off first. Spectral Thief can also be used in a pinch against something it can survive to remove their boosts.
Mach Punch is for Prankster Haze Registeel, which I find to be more common than Prankster Zygarde, still, Giratina is another reason as, while it can survive Ice Shard, it may be worth it with hazards support, so both can be used interchangably. Calcs:
VS Zygarde-
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Zygarde-Complete: 620-732 (97.4 - 115%) -- guaranteed OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Zygarde-Complete: 564-664 (88.6 - 104.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
VS Giratina-
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Giratina: 312-368 (61.9 - 73%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
VS Giratina without Prankster
Spectral Thief
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Giratina: 636-750 (126.1 - 148.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
VS Registeel
Mach Punch
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Mach Punch vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Registeel: 264-312 (72.5 - 85.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
VS Registeel without Prankster
Spectral Thief
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Registeel: 297-350 (81.5 - 96.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock, 1 layer of Spikes
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Zygarde-Complete: 620-732 (97.4 - 115%) -- guaranteed OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Zygarde-Complete: 564-664 (88.6 - 104.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
VS Giratina-
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Ice Shard vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Giratina: 312-368 (61.9 - 73%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
VS Giratina without Prankster
Spectral Thief
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Giratina: 636-750 (126.1 - 148.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
VS Registeel
Mach Punch
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Mach Punch vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Registeel: 264-312 (72.5 - 85.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
VS Registeel without Prankster
Spectral Thief
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Registeel: 297-350 (81.5 - 96.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock, 1 layer of Spikes
This allows it to use Belly Drum-Z, and then either use Extreme Speed for the 1HKO. If Spikes is on the field, it can even 1HKO MMX at + 1 Def (Contrarian users). Calcs VS Mewtwo-Mega-X:
Mewtwo-Mega-X Low Kick VS Slaking
252 Atk Mewtwo-Mega-X Low Kick (100 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 344-408 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Mewtwo-Mega-X Superpower / CloseCombat VS Slaking
252 Atk Mewtwo-Mega-X Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 414-488 (82.1 - 96.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Slaking Extreme Speed VS Mewtwo-Mega-X = 1HKO
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-X: 528-622 (126.9 - 149.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Slaking Extreme Speed VS Mewtwo-Mega-X +1 Def = 1HKO
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. +1 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-X: 354-417 (85 - 100.2%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
252 Atk Mewtwo-Mega-X Low Kick (100 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 344-408 (68.2 - 80.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Mewtwo-Mega-X Superpower / CloseCombat VS Slaking
252 Atk Mewtwo-Mega-X Superpower vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 414-488 (82.1 - 96.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Slaking Extreme Speed VS Mewtwo-Mega-X = 1HKO
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-X: 528-622 (126.9 - 149.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Slaking Extreme Speed VS Mewtwo-Mega-X +1 Def = 1HKO
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. +1 252 HP / 252 Def Mewtwo-Mega-X: 354-417 (85 - 100.2%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after 1 layer of Spikes
VS Imposter Calcs:
Imposter Mewtwo-Mega-Y Sheer Force Psychic VS Slaking
252 SpA Sheer Force Chansey Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Slaking: 268-316 (53.1 - 62.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Imposter Mewtwo-Mega-Y Sheer Force Bolt Strike VS Slaking
252 Atk Sheer Force Chansey Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 162-191 (32.1 - 37.8%) -- 94.7% chance to 3HKO
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Extreme Speed VS Imposter Mewtwo-Mega-Y
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252- Def Eviolite Chansey: 492-579 (69.8 - 82.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (Impostered my Mewtwo-Mega-Y)
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Spectral Thief VS Imposter Giratina
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Eviolite Chansey: 466-550 (66.1 - 78.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Extreme Speed VS Imposter Fur Coat Darmanitan-Zen
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Breakneck Blitz (160 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Eviolite Fur Coat Chansey: 340-402 (48.2 - 57.1%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Sheer Force Chansey Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Slaking: 268-316 (53.1 - 62.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Imposter Mewtwo-Mega-Y Sheer Force Bolt Strike VS Slaking
252 Atk Sheer Force Chansey Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Slaking: 162-191 (32.1 - 37.8%) -- 94.7% chance to 3HKO
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Extreme Speed VS Imposter Mewtwo-Mega-Y
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Extreme Speed vs. 252 HP / 252- Def Eviolite Chansey: 492-579 (69.8 - 82.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (Impostered my Mewtwo-Mega-Y)
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Spectral Thief VS Imposter Giratina
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Spectral Thief vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Eviolite Chansey: 466-550 (66.1 - 78.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Z-Belly Drum to heal, and then hit with +6 Extreme Speed VS Imposter Fur Coat Darmanitan-Zen
+6 252+ Atk Slaking Breakneck Blitz (160 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252 Def Eviolite Fur Coat Chansey: 340-402 (48.2 - 57.1%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO
Conclusion
**Please discuss and let me know your thoughts. My focus is on a defensive core (Darmanitan-Zen, Giratina, Mega-Gyarados), in addition to fast offense (Mewtwo-Mega-Y), and a priority cleaner (Slaking), rounded out by an all-in-one (Zygarde-Complete) to take hits, and take down threats.
Overall, let me know what improvements you see, and if the synergy seems to lack anything. Keep in mind, I constantly replenish Misty Terrain, so I will not have to worry about using Safety Goggles, stress about opposing Poison Healers, or resort to Comatose, as my team is self-sufficient, and basically negates the need for a Steel type due to the auto-Dragon resistance, Toxic Immunity, and bulky nature of the team in general.**
Darmanitan-Zen (Gyarados) @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Shore Up
- Dragon Tail
- Knock Off
Slaking (Mewtwo-Mega-Y) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Bolt Strike
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Blue Flare
Gyarados-Mega (Darmanitan-Zen) @ Leftovers
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Blue Flare
- Shore Up
- Core Enforcer
- Flash Cannon
Giratina (Zygarde-Complete) @ Leftovers
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Shore Up
- Anchor Shot
- Perish Song
- Spiky Shield
Zygarde-Complete (Giratina) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Circle Throw
- Shore Up
Mewtwo-Mega-Y (Slaking) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Dazzling
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 30 HP
- Belly Drum
- Mach Punch
- Extreme Speed
- Spectral Thief
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Shore Up
- Dragon Tail
- Knock Off
Slaking (Mewtwo-Mega-Y) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Bolt Strike
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
- Blue Flare
Gyarados-Mega (Darmanitan-Zen) @ Leftovers
Ability: Fur Coat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Blue Flare
- Shore Up
- Core Enforcer
- Flash Cannon
Giratina (Zygarde-Complete) @ Leftovers
Ability: Soundproof
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
- Shore Up
- Anchor Shot
- Perish Song
- Spiky Shield
Zygarde-Complete (Giratina) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Circle Throw
- Shore Up
Mewtwo-Mega-Y (Slaking) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Dazzling
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 30 HP
- Belly Drum
- Mach Punch
- Extreme Speed
- Spectral Thief
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