Let's go, Sandstorm team!

[Tina]

There's a couple things I need to state first. Aaaalthough this looks odd, a SS team without Hippowdon or Tyranitar (this is for a tier where the two are banned, so yeah) and other crazy shit, I'll state why I have the movesets like this under each Pokemon.

Also, why I put the weaknesses there is because I cp'd this from my notepad file, so I find it easier to see what's a big weakness and stuff. =/

Nidoqueen @ Smooth Rock / Leftovers
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP, 216 Def, 40 Spe
~ Toxic Spikes
~ Sandstorm
~ Earth Power
~ Thunderbolt
>> Weak to: Psychic, Ground, Ice and Water

Odd seeing a Pokemon actually using the move Sandstorm. Like I said before, Hippowdon and Tyranitar are banned in the format I'm playing this in. I figure I'll play this like a RD/SD team. Toxic Spikes for some status and fun. =D;

Mesprit @ Leftovers
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP, 68 Def, 92 SpAtk, 96 SpDef
~ Thunderbolt
~ Ice Beam
~ Psychic
~ Protect
>> Weak to: Bug, Dark and Ghost

For the things that usually destroy SS teams. I've been really wanting to use a Mesprit, so I'm pretty sure this is the time. Also blocks Grass Knot for a couple Pokemon, taking barely any damage.

Cradily @ Leftovers / Smooth Rock
Nature: Careful
EVs: 252 HP, 160 Def, 96 SpDef
~ Seed Bomb
~ Recover
~ Sandstorm
~ Rock Slide
>> Weak to: Ice, Steel, Fighting and Bug

How can I not have a SS team without Cradily, one of my favorite Pokemon? I mean seriously. D= Secondary SS setup, has STAB moves.. you get the deal. I'm considering replacing Rock Slide with EQ just so I can be 'lol, steel-types'.

Flygon @ Choice Specs
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP, 252 SpAtk, 252 Spd
~ Draco Meteor
~ Dragon Pulse
~ Fire Blast
~ Earth Power
>> Weak to: Dragon and Ice

Flygon. I've been dying to use this guy on a team, and I think now's the time. Now that I have Platinum and delicous Earth Power tutor, I can finally use this lil guy. I'm not replacing him with a Salamence or any other better Pokemon. This guy is staying. I want comments on the EVs, item, and moveset. The nature's already kinda there because I already have him and I don't want to dump a shiny Flygon. D=

Rampardos @ Choice Scarf
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 SpDef, 252 Atk, 252 Spd
~ Stone Edge / Rock Slide
~ Earthquake / Superpower
~ Crunch
~ Fire Punch
>> Weak to: Grass, Ground, Steel, Fighting and Water

Finally, the physical sweeper of the group. Rock move for STAB (torn on which to choose), move to back it up - either use a TM, or use 8 shards - Crunch and Fire Punch is there for futher coverage. =D

Milotic @ Leftovers
Nature: Calm
EVs: I need to think of something good =/
~ Surf
~ Recover
~ Ice Beam
~ Hypnosis
>> Weak to: Grass and Electric

I noticed a Water and Ice weakness here, mainly on the special side. I felt as though Milotic fit nicely. I need some help on the EVs. D=

That.. should be it. I think. I hope. D=

 

[Railith]

Mespirit seems kinda redundant, and I would probably go with Fortress. Not a bad team otherwise Teenerz.

 

[Tina]

*UPDATE :O* I decided to replace Mesprit with this shiny Donphan I got a while ago. Opinion?

Donphan @ Leftovers
Nature: Brave
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 Atk
~ Earthquake
~ Seed Bomb
~ Stone Edge
~ Rapid Spin
>> Weak to: Ice, Grass and Water

..Yeah, I'm not willing to breed Ice Shard on it, so Seed Bomb'll have to do. D= Neither can I replace the nature, but yeah. =O

(EDIT: n/m)

 

[The Outrage]

Why?

Mesprit fits into your team way better abd provides Gyarados coverage. Its even there to take Grass knots and can probably get some Infernapes. Donphan can't.

Remember, all that glistens is not gold.

 

[Tina]

Yeah, I suppose that's true. There's a problem though.. as nice as Mesprit sounds, it'd be an absolute pain in the ass to SR for. Though I suppose I could go running around Sinnoh twenty times on my Platinum, porting over a Bold syncher (if synchers even work on Mesprit.. I hope to god it does x_x)

Also.. there's a lot of things Mesprit's good for that are banned in the format I'm playing in. At the same time though, I think I'll switch back to Mesprit. =/