DigTaria
Introduction
Welcome to my first every RMT! Today I will be showcasing my new OU team, based around the frightening Mega-Altaria, which 16jbiagini gave me the inspiration to use. I wanted this team to run smoothly, so I took my time on this and plan to have many trials based on it. Like I said before, I'm pretty new to the RMT thing, so please excuse my mistakes. Here is my squad.
Teambuilding Process
This was the start- Mega Altaria. What this whole team was based around. I had several reasons for choosing this as my main man and Mega Evolution. The first is the fact is it's typing. It's four weaknesses, which are Poison/Steel/Ice/Fairy, and for the most part, the former three of the quartet are uncommon. It also has eight resistances including common types, such as Fire, Water, Electric, Dark, and Fighting. The second reason I chose Mega Altaria was I knew it was an all around "good" Pokemon. I asked a question on the Simple Question/Simple Answer thread and was said this is the best Mega Evolution in OU. It also has caused me trouble in the past, and I have also personally seen it's true power. Therefore, I decided it would be a good start for the team.
Introduction
Welcome to my first every RMT! Today I will be showcasing my new OU team, based around the frightening Mega-Altaria, which 16jbiagini gave me the inspiration to use. I wanted this team to run smoothly, so I took my time on this and plan to have many trials based on it. Like I said before, I'm pretty new to the RMT thing, so please excuse my mistakes. Here is my squad.
Teambuilding Process
I decided I need more Special damage from my Team, and a Pokemon that could outspeed most Pokemon and dish out a lot of damage. I went for an out-of-the box choice in Gothitelle originally, but later changed to Alakazam. It brings a overall useful Psychic type that can outspeed most Pokemon and launch bombs to KO them. While it has dismal bulk, it KOs a lot of Pokemon before they have a chance to hit him. Therefore, that is where Alakazam came in. The Team
Altaria-Mega @ Altarianite
Ability: Pixilate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 54 HP / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
- Roost
Altaria-Mega is one of the best Mega Evolutions in OU. Despite being the main focus of my team, it's one of the secondary Pokemon. Even still, it's monster Attack, which is boosted by 252 EVs, can dish out damage mad damage no matter what Pokemon is in. Earthquake is to take care of Electric and Steel-types such as Raikou or Aggron, while return takes of pesky Dragon, Dark, and Fighting types. Dragon Dance is to get a free setup turn if someone is switching out. Finally, Roost helps recover any health I lost, though I prefer not to use it unless the opposing Pokemon is setting up.
Diggersby @ Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Return
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- U-Turn
Diggersby's purpose isn't too set in stone. He can function as a lead, semi-sweeper, or a scout. He's generally my go-to lead providing it's a good matchup, due to the fact that he deal damage and then U-Turn his way out of a situation that he can't handle. The Life Orb backs up the full Attack investment and Huge Power ability, which doubles the Pokemon's attack. The Speed and Defense EVs are there to outspeed more Pokemon, and maybe take an extra hit, respectively, keep in mind Diggersby gets chipped away by Life Orb every turn.
Raikou @ Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 32 SpD / 224 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Shadow Ball
While Raikou isn't the most valuable Pokemon on the team, it is served to be very handy at times, to say the least. It's Assault Vest and Special Defense investment help it wall a lot of Special Attacks, to the point where it can strike back with a STAB-boosted Thunberbolt, or Volt Switch if he needs to make a switch out. HP Ice and Shadow Ball are here for coverage, but surprisingly, I've used HP Ice a lot more than you and me would think, as I've ran into Landorus-T and Garchomp quite a good bit, both of which have a 4x weakness to Ice-type attacks. In the end, despite Raikou's struggles, he's been a crucial part of the DigTaria squad that has been shredding up OU.
Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 20 Atk / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
Mild Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Fusion Bolt
- Roost
Kyurem-Black has one job- tear up everything in it's path. It has a nice 381/372/285 offensive stats, leading it to be a mixed sweeper, with either Ice Beam or Earth Power on the special side, which tear apart Pokemon like Groudon, Landorus-T, Aggron, and many more. On the physical side, Fusion Bolt also can dish out made damage onto Talonflame and Azumarill, and other Flying and Water threats. The downside to Kyurem-Black is though, is that it doesn't take hits too well. A neutral hit at about 120 power pretty much gets it into yellow or red, causing it to only get one more hit most of the time, due to it's not particularly high speed compared to other OU threats. All in all however, Kyurem-Black has set it's place as MrIllWreckYou.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Ability: Pixilate
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 54 HP / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
- Roost
Altaria-Mega is one of the best Mega Evolutions in OU. Despite being the main focus of my team, it's one of the secondary Pokemon. Even still, it's monster Attack, which is boosted by 252 EVs, can dish out damage mad damage no matter what Pokemon is in. Earthquake is to take care of Electric and Steel-types such as Raikou or Aggron, while return takes of pesky Dragon, Dark, and Fighting types. Dragon Dance is to get a free setup turn if someone is switching out. Finally, Roost helps recover any health I lost, though I prefer not to use it unless the opposing Pokemon is setting up.
Diggersby @ Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Return
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- U-Turn
Diggersby's purpose isn't too set in stone. He can function as a lead, semi-sweeper, or a scout. He's generally my go-to lead providing it's a good matchup, due to the fact that he deal damage and then U-Turn his way out of a situation that he can't handle. The Life Orb backs up the full Attack investment and Huge Power ability, which doubles the Pokemon's attack. The Speed and Defense EVs are there to outspeed more Pokemon, and maybe take an extra hit, respectively, keep in mind Diggersby gets chipped away by Life Orb every turn.
Raikou @ Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 32 SpD / 224 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Shadow Ball
While Raikou isn't the most valuable Pokemon on the team, it is served to be very handy at times, to say the least. It's Assault Vest and Special Defense investment help it wall a lot of Special Attacks, to the point where it can strike back with a STAB-boosted Thunberbolt, or Volt Switch if he needs to make a switch out. HP Ice and Shadow Ball are here for coverage, but surprisingly, I've used HP Ice a lot more than you and me would think, as I've ran into Landorus-T and Garchomp quite a good bit, both of which have a 4x weakness to Ice-type attacks. In the end, despite Raikou's struggles, he's been a crucial part of the DigTaria squad that has been shredding up OU.
Kyurem-Black @ Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 20 Atk / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
Mild Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Fusion Bolt
- Roost
Kyurem-Black has one job- tear up everything in it's path. It has a nice 381/372/285 offensive stats, leading it to be a mixed sweeper, with either Ice Beam or Earth Power on the special side, which tear apart Pokemon like Groudon, Landorus-T, Aggron, and many more. On the physical side, Fusion Bolt also can dish out made damage onto Talonflame and Azumarill, and other Flying and Water threats. The downside to Kyurem-Black is though, is that it doesn't take hits too well. A neutral hit at about 120 power pretty much gets it into yellow or red, causing it to only get one more hit most of the time, due to it's not particularly high speed compared to other OU threats. All in all however, Kyurem-Black has set it's place as MrIllWreckYou.
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak
Ability: Gale Wings
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Atk / 168 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Talonflame is pretty much Kyurem except with different types. It's job is to clean up anything no one else can or be a pivot for Fire and Ground-type attacks, however, can also revenge kill. It's full Attack investment and Adamant nature cause it to tear apart any Pokemon that are weak to it, such as Landorus-T, Serperior, Aggron, Hippowdon, Jirachi, Celebi, and many more. Most stuff can't take more two hits from it before going out. However, the same can be true for Talonflame. It takes massive recoil damage and usually gets one shot revenge killed. I did put 84 HP EVs into it, this way he has SLIGHTLY bulkier. Speed investment helps it outspeed with Flare Blitz, and the Sharp Beak makes the Pokemon even more powerful. Overall, Talonflame can setup, dish damage, and recover, making him an all-around great choice.
Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
Alakazam's role is what Gothitelle's used to be, dish out damage and annoy people. Alakazam accomplishes that. With it's Special Attack and Speed topping 350, this thing is extremely fast AND can deal damage. Psyshock, which is STAB-boosted, hit's Special Defensive walls that Alakazam can't otherwise hit. Focus Blast and Shadow Ball offer coverage to kill many common OU threats and Dark-types that threaten Alakazam's life. This is a new addition to the team, so expect to see more information coming soon. But all in all, Alakazam can clean up.
Conclusion
This team has one purpose as a whole- deal as much damage as possible, making it a hyper offensive team. Overall, this team has great coverage and a couple pivots which makes switching and sweeping so much easier. The combination of special and physical sweepers can come crucial in different situations. And as a final thought, despite some Pokemon having similar roles, each has made its mark in the team.
Hope you guys enjoyed! This is my first one, so please tell me your opinions. Expect a slight more defensive version of this team coming out in the near future.
Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
Alakazam's role is what Gothitelle's used to be, dish out damage and annoy people. Alakazam accomplishes that. With it's Special Attack and Speed topping 350, this thing is extremely fast AND can deal damage. Psyshock, which is STAB-boosted, hit's Special Defensive walls that Alakazam can't otherwise hit. Focus Blast and Shadow Ball offer coverage to kill many common OU threats and Dark-types that threaten Alakazam's life. This is a new addition to the team, so expect to see more information coming soon. But all in all, Alakazam can clean up.
Conclusion
This team has one purpose as a whole- deal as much damage as possible, making it a hyper offensive team. Overall, this team has great coverage and a couple pivots which makes switching and sweeping so much easier. The combination of special and physical sweepers can come crucial in different situations. And as a final thought, despite some Pokemon having similar roles, each has made its mark in the team.
Hope you guys enjoyed! This is my first one, so please tell me your opinions. Expect a slight more defensive version of this team coming out in the near future.
If you would like the importable team, comment down below that you do and I will PM it to you.
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