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Here's a team I had been using for a bit, once in a while, because after the moderate success with my mono-Ghost team, I decided for something related, so I decided for a Dark-type team because currently my reviews are stuck in the Dark-type, and I didn't want to use a more successful type yet anyway (Steel, Fighting, Poison and Water comes to mind). As I had feared, it's not a terribly successful team (the highest rating I got was 1080), and I will explain why later. This is where you, if you are experienced, come in to chime in your feedback.
Normally, I would explain which members I had picked, but I decided to just explain the members as I go along. So, unlike the Ghost-type, there are considerably more options for Dark-types. With 23 options, excluding Darkrai and including Murkrow, there's more room to choose. First, I will explain the ones I had chose for the team before, followed by ones that interested me (which I didn't try out). This time, I had some battles, so you could see some battles associated with each member. Some will be logs because for some reason, battle logs can't be saved if my opponent retires first.
Tyranitar (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 64 SAtk / 192 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Crunch
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
When making a Dark-type team, the first Pokemon that comes to my mind is Tyranitar. That's because it is an absolutely useful one. One of the things I wanted for the team is entry hazards, and there are only four options. Ultimately, I think Stealth Rock is important, which leaves me with two options: this and Bisharp. The latter simply must have Sucker Punch, which it can't use if Stealth Rock is in the movepool, so Tyranitar becomes the one with it. It is also useful because it changes the weather from Rain and Sun (and Hail), which are important because none of the members could take advantage of either, and of course, the Special Defence boost.
The set in which I could pick becomes trickier, because of the necessity of Stealth Rock. So, I decided to take a look at a Smogon analysis to find out how to the best set that includes Stealth Rock. While this one here is what the set is, it wasn't the one I originally used. I used one that had Earthquake and Stone Edge instead of Fire Blast and Ice Beam (and for some reason, 64 EVs into Defence), because I had two other Special attackers. Besides, there wasn't Earthquake and Stone Edge somewhere in the team, so Tyranitar needs them. It was until I added Krookodile that I changed it. So far, Tyranitar did a great job with the weather wars, and Stealth Rock helped a lot in certain matches.
For some reason, while Tyranitar is allowed to put its Sand Stream in the Monotype metagame, Hippowdon's not allowed to. Probably because of how great Hippowdon is for a Ground-type team.
Hydreigon (F) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 64 HP / 252 SAtk / 192 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Dragon Pulse
There aren't many options for a Special attacker, but at least there are some strong contenders in this group. I chose Hydreigon to be the Special attacker, because it is a very capable one. Maybe it's too much to have a couple of pseudo-legendaries in the group, but this is one of the few I could go for, in a dedicated Dark-type. With a great Special Attack and some powerful Special attacks, Hydreigon did well for this team. However, before I went for the Specs set, I used to have a Scarf set, because someone needs a Scarf. It was until Krookodile was added that I changed the set. While in a recent battle (against a Rain team), where the Scarf set proved to be worthy, I haven't had notable victories stemming from the Specs set yet.
MVP Log:
(Summary: Outspeeding stuff with Draco Meteor helped removed notable threats)
Krookodile (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
This is the newest addition, and it's proved to be quite awesome so far. I added Krookodile because it's a shame for a Dark-type team to not use Pursuit, and Krookodile is the next best one since Tyranitar doesn't exactly have room for it. Added to that, EdgeQuake is very good to have. In terms of abilities, Moxie is my choice, simply because the rewards for each defeat is greater, and makes it a wonderful cleaner. Of course, there's the Electric immunity, which is a very handy trait to have. All in all, a great Scarf Pokemon.
MVP Log:
(Summary: Moxie proves to be a well-timed life saver. One critical hit helps too.)
Mandibuzz (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Roost
- Toxic
- Taunt
- Brave Bird
Since Tyranitar runs Sandstorm, it's best to have a Pokemon that also takes advantage of the weather. This is where Mandibuzz comes in. Besides having the Sandstorm immunity, Mandibuzz is a good check to Fighting-types like Infernape and some slow walls, because it is relatively fast for one. Taunt is there to prevent other walls from doing something bad, like Ferrothorn (I once forced it into a Struggle) and Chansey, while Toxic is a useful tool of attrition. Brave Bird is just a generally strong attack that hits the Fighting-types hard.
Sableye (M) @ Iron Ball
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Recover
- Trick
Here's another Pokemon I considered for a Dark-type team, alongside Spiritomb. The reason is simple enough: Fighting weakness. Thankfully there are Ghost-types that are able to take their attacks. I chose Sableye because of Prankster, but unlike last time's weather changer, I chose the Trick set to be the one. Why? It's a useful crippling tool for the opponent. Say for example, the opponent has a Tornadus. Once they received an Iron Ball, not only is the Ground immunity removed, it is forced to be slower! It works for Pokemon that relies on their item like Chansey, and give it to another Pokemon that can't take advantage of it. However, I am not sure if Lagging Tail is the better item, since I haven't have any situations where the Ground vulnerability becomes crucial, although with Krookodile here now, it might.
Scrafty (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Shed Skin
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Atk / 248 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Tail
- Rest
Finally, we have Scrafty. Why did I use this Pokemon? Simple: I needed something that could set up, for a sure-win condition, so I turned to Scrafty's awesome coverage and used the Bulk Up set. Initially, I had Crunch in this set, but after Conkeldurr gave me trouble, I switched to Dragon Tail. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it would be more successful if I am able to ward off Conkeldurr.
MVP Log:
(Summary: Scrafty made the opponent forfeit early)
Sharpedo (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Speed Boost
EVs: 148 Atk / 252 SAtk / 108 Spd
Rash Nature (+SAtk, -SDef)
- Protect
- Crunch
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
Sharpedo was my choice because I needed another Special attacker, and it had actually been very valuable because of its powers as a late-game cleaner. For example, it managed to remove a weakened Ferrothorn with Hydro Pump (in the rain)! I would love to have Sharpedo around because of how useful it is, but since I needed Krookodile in the team, Sharpedo was the one that was replaced, making Tyranitar the second Special attacker.
MVP Log:
(Summary: Nothing like a finishing end-game sweep!)
Drapion (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Drapion is actually the other entry hazard user, thanks to Toxic Spikes. It's certainly a useful thing to have, but there weren't many cases where Drapion saved the day, considering my lack of need for Toxic Spikes in my experience. Because of that, Scrafty replaced it.
So that's it for my team. As I have said before, feedback to the team is most welcomed. The threat list is not exactly perfect, but those are some of the perils that made me notice. Also, you could suggest wildcards for the team if you want, since I might try out a wildcard too. However, at least give feedback on the full mono-Dark team too by providing suggestions within the limitations.
Thanks for reading.
Replays:
Normally, I would explain which members I had picked, but I decided to just explain the members as I go along. So, unlike the Ghost-type, there are considerably more options for Dark-types. With 23 options, excluding Darkrai and including Murkrow, there's more room to choose. First, I will explain the ones I had chose for the team before, followed by ones that interested me (which I didn't try out). This time, I had some battles, so you could see some battles associated with each member. Some will be logs because for some reason, battle logs can't be saved if my opponent retires first.
Current team
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 64 SAtk / 192 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Crunch
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
When making a Dark-type team, the first Pokemon that comes to my mind is Tyranitar. That's because it is an absolutely useful one. One of the things I wanted for the team is entry hazards, and there are only four options. Ultimately, I think Stealth Rock is important, which leaves me with two options: this and Bisharp. The latter simply must have Sucker Punch, which it can't use if Stealth Rock is in the movepool, so Tyranitar becomes the one with it. It is also useful because it changes the weather from Rain and Sun (and Hail), which are important because none of the members could take advantage of either, and of course, the Special Defence boost.
The set in which I could pick becomes trickier, because of the necessity of Stealth Rock. So, I decided to take a look at a Smogon analysis to find out how to the best set that includes Stealth Rock. While this one here is what the set is, it wasn't the one I originally used. I used one that had Earthquake and Stone Edge instead of Fire Blast and Ice Beam (and for some reason, 64 EVs into Defence), because I had two other Special attackers. Besides, there wasn't Earthquake and Stone Edge somewhere in the team, so Tyranitar needs them. It was until I added Krookodile that I changed it. So far, Tyranitar did a great job with the weather wars, and Stealth Rock helped a lot in certain matches.
For some reason, while Tyranitar is allowed to put its Sand Stream in the Monotype metagame, Hippowdon's not allowed to. Probably because of how great Hippowdon is for a Ground-type team.
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 64 HP / 252 SAtk / 192 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Dragon Pulse
There aren't many options for a Special attacker, but at least there are some strong contenders in this group. I chose Hydreigon to be the Special attacker, because it is a very capable one. Maybe it's too much to have a couple of pseudo-legendaries in the group, but this is one of the few I could go for, in a dedicated Dark-type. With a great Special Attack and some powerful Special attacks, Hydreigon did well for this team. However, before I went for the Specs set, I used to have a Scarf set, because someone needs a Scarf. It was until Krookodile was added that I changed the set. While in a recent battle (against a Rain team), where the Scarf set proved to be worthy, I haven't had notable victories stemming from the Specs set yet.
MVP Log:
Battle between winstein_alt and heydamian started!
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +12, -20
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Politoed / Tentacruel / Roselia / Tornadus / Kingdra / Infernape
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Start of turn 1
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 2
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Protect!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Hydreigon used U-turn!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 3
Hydreigon used U-turn!
It's not very effective...
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 10% of its health!
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of winstein_alt's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 4
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Protect!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 5
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of winstein_alt's team!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
The attack of Tyranitar missed!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 6
heydamian called Tentacruel back!
heydamian sent out Roselia!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
Heydamian's Roselia lost 100% of its health!
Heydamian's Roselia fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Start of turn 7
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Sableye was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Focus Blast!
It had no effect!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 8
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with heydamian's Politoed!
Sableye obtained one Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed obtained one Iron Ball!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 9
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Heydamian's Tentacruel was burned!
Rain continues to fall!
Heydamian's Tentacruel's Rain Dish heals it!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is hurt by its burn!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 10
heydamian called Tentacruel back!
heydamian sent out Kingdra!
Sableye used Taunt!
Heydamian's Kingdra fell for the taunt!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 11
heydamian called Kingdra back!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Heydamian's Infernape used U-turn!
Mandibuzz lost 65 HP! (15% of its health)
heydamian called Infernape back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 13
Mandibuzz used Toxic!
Heydamian's Politoed was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Politoed used Ice Beam!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 102 HP! (24% of its health)
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 14
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
Heydamian's Politoed fell for the taunt!
Heydamian's Politoed can't use Toxic after the taunt!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 15
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Kingdra!
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
Heydamian's Kingdra lost 37% of its health!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 16
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Heydamian's Kingdra used Dragon Dance!
Heydamian's Kingdra's Attack rose!
Heydamian's Kingdra's Speed rose!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 17
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Heydamian's Kingdra lost 62% of its health!
Heydamian's Kingdra fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
Rain continues to fall!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Start of turn 18
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Hurricane!
Sableye lost 76 HP! (25% of its health)
Sableye fainted!
Rain continues to fall!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar was badly poisoned!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Start of turn 19
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around heydamian's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Tyranitar is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 20
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
Mandibuzz lost 189 HP! (44% of its health)
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 21
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
Mandibuzz lost 162 HP! (38% of its health)
Mandibuzz fainted!
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 22
heydamian called Infernape back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tentacruel!
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 43% of its health!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 23
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 19% of its health!
Heydamian's Tentacruel fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tornadus!
Start of turn 24
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sharpedo!
Sharpedo was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Hurricane!
The attack of heydamian's Tornadus missed!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 25
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Sharpedo used Protect!
But if failed!
Rain continues to fall!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Start of turn 26
Sharpedo used Crunch!
Heydamian's Politoed lost 51% of its health!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
Heydamian's Politoed used Scald!
It's not very effective...
Sharpedo lost 150 HP! (53% of its health)
Rain continues to fall!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Sharpedo fainted!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Heydamian's Politoed fainted!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Infernape!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Start of turn 27
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 379 HP! (93% of its health)
Tyranitar fainted!
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 28
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Infernape lost 63% of its health!
Heydamian's Infernape fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tornadus!
Start of turn 29
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Scrafty was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Air Slash!
It's super effective!
Scrafty lost 200 HP! (59% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 30
Heydamian's Tornadus used Air Slash!
It's super effective!
Scrafty lost 134 HP! (40% of its health)
Scrafty fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 31
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tornadus lost 26% of its health!
Heydamian's Tornadus fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
winstein_alt won the battle!
winstein_alt: Alright-io, I won!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +12, -20
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Politoed / Tentacruel / Roselia / Tornadus / Kingdra / Infernape
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Start of turn 1
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 2
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Protect!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Hydreigon used U-turn!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 3
Hydreigon used U-turn!
It's not very effective...
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 10% of its health!
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of winstein_alt's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 4
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Protect!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
Heydamian's Tentacruel protected itself!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 5
Heydamian's Tentacruel used Toxic Spikes!
Poison spikes were scattered all around the feet of winstein_alt's team!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
The attack of Tyranitar missed!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Start of turn 6
heydamian called Tentacruel back!
heydamian sent out Roselia!
Tyranitar used Stone Edge!
Heydamian's Roselia lost 100% of its health!
Heydamian's Roselia fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Start of turn 7
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Sableye was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Focus Blast!
It had no effect!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 8
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with heydamian's Politoed!
Sableye obtained one Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed obtained one Iron Ball!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 9
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Heydamian's Tentacruel was burned!
Rain continues to fall!
Heydamian's Tentacruel's Rain Dish heals it!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is hurt by its burn!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 10
heydamian called Tentacruel back!
heydamian sent out Kingdra!
Sableye used Taunt!
Heydamian's Kingdra fell for the taunt!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 11
heydamian called Kingdra back!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rain continues to fall!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Heydamian's Infernape used U-turn!
Mandibuzz lost 65 HP! (15% of its health)
heydamian called Infernape back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 13
Mandibuzz used Toxic!
Heydamian's Politoed was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Politoed used Ice Beam!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 102 HP! (24% of its health)
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 14
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
Heydamian's Politoed fell for the taunt!
Heydamian's Politoed can't use Toxic after the taunt!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 15
heydamian called Politoed back!
heydamian sent out Kingdra!
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
Heydamian's Kingdra lost 37% of its health!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
Rain continues to fall!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 16
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Heydamian's Kingdra used Dragon Dance!
Heydamian's Kingdra's Attack rose!
Heydamian's Kingdra's Speed rose!
Rain continues to fall!
Start of turn 17
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Heydamian's Kingdra lost 62% of its health!
Heydamian's Kingdra fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
Rain continues to fall!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Start of turn 18
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Hurricane!
Sableye lost 76 HP! (25% of its health)
Sableye fainted!
Rain continues to fall!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar was badly poisoned!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Start of turn 19
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around heydamian's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Tyranitar is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 20
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
Mandibuzz lost 189 HP! (44% of its health)
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 21
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
Mandibuzz lost 162 HP! (38% of its health)
Mandibuzz fainted!
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 22
heydamian called Infernape back!
heydamian sent out Tentacruel!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tentacruel!
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 43% of its health!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Heydamian's Tentacruel restored a little HP using its Black Sludge!
Heydamian's Tentacruel is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 23
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tentacruel lost 19% of its health!
Heydamian's Tentacruel fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tornadus!
Start of turn 24
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sharpedo!
Sharpedo was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Hurricane!
The attack of heydamian's Tornadus missed!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Start of turn 25
heydamian called Tornadus back!
heydamian sent out Politoed!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Politoed!
heydamian's Politoed's Drizzle made it rain!
Sharpedo used Protect!
But if failed!
Rain continues to fall!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Start of turn 26
Sharpedo used Crunch!
Heydamian's Politoed lost 51% of its health!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
Heydamian's Politoed used Scald!
It's not very effective...
Sharpedo lost 150 HP! (53% of its health)
Rain continues to fall!
Sharpedo is hurt by poison!
Sharpedo fainted!
Heydamian's Politoed is hurt by poison!
Heydamian's Politoed fainted!
winstein_alt sent out Tyranitar!
heydamian sent out Infernape!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Infernape!
Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Start of turn 27
Heydamian's Infernape used Close Combat!
It's super effective!
Tyranitar lost 379 HP! (93% of its health)
Tyranitar fainted!
Heydamian's Infernape's Defense fell!
Heydamian's Infernape's Sp. Def. fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Infernape is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 28
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Infernape lost 63% of its health!
Heydamian's Infernape fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
heydamian sent out Tornadus!
Pointed stones dug into heydamian's Tornadus!
Start of turn 29
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Scrafty was badly poisoned!
Heydamian's Tornadus used Air Slash!
It's super effective!
Scrafty lost 200 HP! (59% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 30
Heydamian's Tornadus used Air Slash!
It's super effective!
Scrafty lost 134 HP! (40% of its health)
Scrafty fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
Heydamian's Tornadus is buffeted by the sandstorm!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 31
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Heydamian's Tornadus lost 26% of its health!
Heydamian's Tornadus fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
winstein_alt won the battle!
winstein_alt: Alright-io, I won!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
This is the newest addition, and it's proved to be quite awesome so far. I added Krookodile because it's a shame for a Dark-type team to not use Pursuit, and Krookodile is the next best one since Tyranitar doesn't exactly have room for it. Added to that, EdgeQuake is very good to have. In terms of abilities, Moxie is my choice, simply because the rewards for each defeat is greater, and makes it a wonderful cleaner. Of course, there's the Electric immunity, which is a very handy trait to have. All in all, a great Scarf Pokemon.
MVP Log:
Battle between MouN.TaiN and winstein_alt started!
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +13, -19
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Krookodile / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Scizor / Vaporeon / Infernape / Metagross / Ferrothorn / Starmie
MouN.TaiN sent out Panferno! (Infernape)
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Start of turn 1
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with MouN.TaiN's Panferno!
Sableye obtained one Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno obtained one Iron Ball!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used Flare Blitz!
Sableye lost 184 HP! (60% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Panferno is hit with recoil!
Start of turn 2
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used Flare Blitz!
Mandibuzz lost 171 HP! (40% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Panferno is hit with recoil!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 3
Mandibuzz used Roost!
Mandibuzz landed on the ground!
Mandibuzz regained health!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used ThunderPunch!
Mandibuzz lost 67 HP! (15% of its health)
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 4
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
It's super effective!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno lost 60% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno fainted!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
MouN.TaiN sent out Metagross!
Start of turn 5
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Meteor Mash!
Mandibuzz lost 219 HP! (51% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Metagross is hurt by its Life Orb!
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross fell for the taunt!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Meteor Mash!
The attack of MouN.TaiN's Metagross missed!
Start of turn 7
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Explosion!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross fainted!
Scrafty lost 334 HP! (100% of its health)
Scrafty fainted!
MouN.TaiN: ...
MouN.TaiN sent out Scherox! (Scizor)
winstein_alt sent out Krookodile!
Start of turn 8
MouN.TaiN's Scherox used Bullet Punch!
Krookodile lost 205 HP! (61% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Scherox is hurt by its Life Orb!
Krookodile used Earthquake!
A critical hit!
MouN.TaiN's Scherox lost 90% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Scherox fainted!
Krookodile's Attack rose!
winstein_alt: Sorry about that...
MouN.TaiN sent out Starmie!
Start of turn 9
Krookodile used Earthquake!
MouN.TaiN's Starmie lost 100% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Starmie fainted!
Krookodile's Attack rose!
MouN.TaiN sent out Aquana! (Vaporeon)
Start of turn 10
Krookodile used Earthquake!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana lost 78% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana used Surf!
It's super effective!
Krookodile lost 127 HP! (38% of its health)
Krookodile fainted!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 11
Hydreigon used Dragon Pulse!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana lost 27% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana fainted!
MouN.TaiN sent out Tentantel! (Ferrothorn)
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Leech Seed!
Sableye was seeded!
Sableye's health is sapped by leech seed.
Start of turn 13
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with MouN.TaiN's Tentantel!
Sableye obtained one Leftovers!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel obtained one Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around winstein_alt's team!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye's health is sapped by leech seed.
Start of turn 14
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel was burned!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Power Whip!
A critical hit!
Sableye lost 63 HP! (20% of its health)
Sableye fainted!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel is hurt by its Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel is hurt by its burn!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Pointed stones dug into Hydreigon!
Start of turn 15
Hydreigon used Flamethrower!
It's super effective!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel lost 77% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel fainted!
winstein_alt won the battle!
winstein_alt: Alright-io, I won!
MouN.TaiN: gg wp
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +13, -19
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Krookodile / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Scizor / Vaporeon / Infernape / Metagross / Ferrothorn / Starmie
MouN.TaiN sent out Panferno! (Infernape)
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Start of turn 1
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with MouN.TaiN's Panferno!
Sableye obtained one Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno obtained one Iron Ball!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used Flare Blitz!
Sableye lost 184 HP! (60% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Panferno is hit with recoil!
Start of turn 2
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used Flare Blitz!
Mandibuzz lost 171 HP! (40% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Panferno is hit with recoil!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 3
Mandibuzz used Roost!
Mandibuzz landed on the ground!
Mandibuzz regained health!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno used ThunderPunch!
Mandibuzz lost 67 HP! (15% of its health)
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 4
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
It's super effective!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno lost 60% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Panferno fainted!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
MouN.TaiN sent out Metagross!
Start of turn 5
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Meteor Mash!
Mandibuzz lost 219 HP! (51% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Metagross is hurt by its Life Orb!
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross fell for the taunt!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Meteor Mash!
The attack of MouN.TaiN's Metagross missed!
Start of turn 7
MouN.TaiN's Metagross used Explosion!
MouN.TaiN's Metagross fainted!
Scrafty lost 334 HP! (100% of its health)
Scrafty fainted!
MouN.TaiN: ...
MouN.TaiN sent out Scherox! (Scizor)
winstein_alt sent out Krookodile!
Start of turn 8
MouN.TaiN's Scherox used Bullet Punch!
Krookodile lost 205 HP! (61% of its health)
MouN.TaiN's Scherox is hurt by its Life Orb!
Krookodile used Earthquake!
A critical hit!
MouN.TaiN's Scherox lost 90% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Scherox fainted!
Krookodile's Attack rose!
winstein_alt: Sorry about that...
MouN.TaiN sent out Starmie!
Start of turn 9
Krookodile used Earthquake!
MouN.TaiN's Starmie lost 100% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Starmie fainted!
Krookodile's Attack rose!
MouN.TaiN sent out Aquana! (Vaporeon)
Start of turn 10
Krookodile used Earthquake!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana lost 78% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana used Surf!
It's super effective!
Krookodile lost 127 HP! (38% of its health)
Krookodile fainted!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Start of turn 11
Hydreigon used Dragon Pulse!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana lost 27% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Aquana fainted!
MouN.TaiN sent out Tentantel! (Ferrothorn)
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Leech Seed!
Sableye was seeded!
Sableye's health is sapped by leech seed.
Start of turn 13
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with MouN.TaiN's Tentantel!
Sableye obtained one Leftovers!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel obtained one Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around winstein_alt's team!
Sableye restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Sableye's health is sapped by leech seed.
Start of turn 14
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel was burned!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel used Power Whip!
A critical hit!
Sableye lost 63 HP! (20% of its health)
Sableye fainted!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel is hurt by its Life Orb!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel is hurt by its burn!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Pointed stones dug into Hydreigon!
Start of turn 15
Hydreigon used Flamethrower!
It's super effective!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel lost 77% of its health!
MouN.TaiN's Tentantel fainted!
winstein_alt won the battle!
winstein_alt: Alright-io, I won!
MouN.TaiN: gg wp
Trait: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Roost
- Toxic
- Taunt
- Brave Bird
Since Tyranitar runs Sandstorm, it's best to have a Pokemon that also takes advantage of the weather. This is where Mandibuzz comes in. Besides having the Sandstorm immunity, Mandibuzz is a good check to Fighting-types like Infernape and some slow walls, because it is relatively fast for one. Taunt is there to prevent other walls from doing something bad, like Ferrothorn (I once forced it into a Struggle) and Chansey, while Toxic is a useful tool of attrition. Brave Bird is just a generally strong attack that hits the Fighting-types hard.
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Recover
- Trick
Here's another Pokemon I considered for a Dark-type team, alongside Spiritomb. The reason is simple enough: Fighting weakness. Thankfully there are Ghost-types that are able to take their attacks. I chose Sableye because of Prankster, but unlike last time's weather changer, I chose the Trick set to be the one. Why? It's a useful crippling tool for the opponent. Say for example, the opponent has a Tornadus. Once they received an Iron Ball, not only is the Ground immunity removed, it is forced to be slower! It works for Pokemon that relies on their item like Chansey, and give it to another Pokemon that can't take advantage of it. However, I am not sure if Lagging Tail is the better item, since I haven't have any situations where the Ground vulnerability becomes crucial, although with Krookodile here now, it might.
Trait: Shed Skin
EVs: 252 HP / 8 Atk / 248 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Dragon Tail
- Rest
Finally, we have Scrafty. Why did I use this Pokemon? Simple: I needed something that could set up, for a sure-win condition, so I turned to Scrafty's awesome coverage and used the Bulk Up set. Initially, I had Crunch in this set, but after Conkeldurr gave me trouble, I switched to Dragon Tail. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it would be more successful if I am able to ward off Conkeldurr.
MVP Log:
Battle between winstein_alt and Lukaas413 started!
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +12, -20
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Electabuzz / Zebstrika / Jolteon / Electivire / Zapdos / Eelektross
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Lukaas413 sent out Electivire!
Start of turn 1
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Lukaas413's Electivire lost 100% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electivire fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
Lukaas413 sent out Electabuzz!
winstein_alt: Mono Electric, I see.
Start of turn 2
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Thunder Wave!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It may be unable to move!
Start of turn 3
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 73 HP! (21% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 4
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 73 HP! (21% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 5
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 76 HP! (22% of its health)
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz lost 60% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz had its energy drained!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Thunder Wave!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It may be unable to move!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It can't move!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 7
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 78 HP! (23% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 8
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 79 HP! (23% of its health)
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz lost 39% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz fainted!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz had its energy drained!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Lukaas413 forfeited against winstein_alt!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +12, -20
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Electabuzz / Zebstrika / Jolteon / Electivire / Zapdos / Eelektross
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Lukaas413 sent out Electivire!
Start of turn 1
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Lukaas413's Electivire lost 100% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electivire fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
Lukaas413 sent out Electabuzz!
winstein_alt: Mono Electric, I see.
Start of turn 2
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Thunder Wave!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It may be unable to move!
Start of turn 3
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 73 HP! (21% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 4
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 73 HP! (21% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 5
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 76 HP! (22% of its health)
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz lost 60% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz had its energy drained!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Thunder Wave!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It may be unable to move!
Scrafty is paralyzed! It can't move!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 7
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 78 HP! (23% of its health)
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 8
Lukaas413's Electabuzz used Discharge!
Scrafty lost 79 HP! (23% of its health)
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz lost 39% of its health!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz fainted!
Lukaas413's Electabuzz had its energy drained!
Scrafty's Shed Skin heals its status!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Lukaas413 forfeited against winstein_alt!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Past members
Trait: Speed Boost
EVs: 148 Atk / 252 SAtk / 108 Spd
Rash Nature (+SAtk, -SDef)
- Protect
- Crunch
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
Sharpedo was my choice because I needed another Special attacker, and it had actually been very valuable because of its powers as a late-game cleaner. For example, it managed to remove a weakened Ferrothorn with Hydro Pump (in the rain)! I would love to have Sharpedo around because of how useful it is, but since I needed Krookodile in the team, Sharpedo was the one that was replaced, making Tyranitar the second Special attacker.
MVP Log:
Battle between winstein_alt and Rwd6056 started!
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +17, -15
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Tyranitar / Landorus / Skarmory / Celebi / Terrakion / Rotom-W
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
Start of turn 1
Rwd6056 called Rotom-W back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Hydreigon used U-turn!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar lost 21% of its health!
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 2
Sableye used Taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fell for the taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar can't use Stealth Rock after the taunt!
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 3
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar was burned!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Earthquake!
Sableye lost 55 HP! (18% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 4
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
Sableye used Recover!
Sableye regained health!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Start of turn 5
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with Rwd6056's Rotom-W!
Sableye obtained one Choice Specs!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W obtained one Iron Ball!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W used Volt Switch!
Sableye lost 120 HP! (39% of its health)
Rwd6056 called Rotom-W back!
Rwd6056 sent out Celebi!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Rwd6056's Celebi used Substitute!
Rwd6056's Celebi made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 7
Rwd6056's Celebi used Hidden Power!
Mandibuzz lost 61 HP! (14% of its health)
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Celebi's substitute faded!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 8
Rwd6056 called Celebi back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Mandibuzz used Toxic!
But if failed!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 9
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fell for the taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar can't use Stealth Rock after the taunt!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 10
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Start of turn 11
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W lost 87% of its health!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056 sent out Terrakion!
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 396 HP! (93% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 13
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
The attack of Rwd6056's Terrakion missed!
Mandibuzz used Roost!
Mandibuzz landed on the ground!
Mandibuzz regained health!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 14
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 280 HP! (66% of its health)
Mandibuzz fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Start of turn 15
Rwd6056 called Terrakion back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is already burnt.
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 16
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Earthquake!
Scrafty lost 48 HP! (14% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 17
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around winstein_alt's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 18
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Skarmory!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 19
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Rwd6056's Skarmory lost 30% of its health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory had its energy drained!
Rwd6056's Skarmory used Whirlwind!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar!
Tyranitar was dragged out!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 20
Rwd6056 called Skarmory back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around Rwd6056's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 21
Tyranitar used Earthquake!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar lost 47% of its health!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056 sent out Landorus!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Landorus!
Start of turn 22
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Pointed stones dug into Hydreigon!
Rwd6056's Landorus used U-turn!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Hydreigon lost 246 HP! (75% of its health)
Hydreigon fainted!
Rwd6056 called Landorus back!
Rwd6056 sent out Skarmory!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Skarmory!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Pointed stones dug into Sableye!
Start of turn 23
Sableye used Recover!
Sableye regained health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory used Whirlwind!
Pointed stones dug into Sharpedo!
Sharpedo was dragged out!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 24
Sharpedo used Hydro Pump!
Rwd6056's Skarmory lost 75% of its health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory fainted!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Rwd6056 sent out Terrakion!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Terrakion!
Start of turn 25
Sharpedo used Protect!
Sharpedo protected itself!
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Close Combat!
Sharpedo protected itself!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Start of turn 26
Sharpedo used Hydro Pump!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Terrakion lost 93% of its health!
Rwd6056's Terrakion fainted!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Rwd6056 forfeited against winstein_alt!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Tier: Wifi OU
Mode: Singles
Variation: +17, -15
Rule: Rated
Rule: Sleep Clause
Rule: Species Clause
Rule: Wifi Battle
Your team: Tyranitar / Hydreigon / Sharpedo / Sableye / Mandibuzz / Scrafty
Opponent's team: Tyranitar / Landorus / Skarmory / Celebi / Terrakion / Rotom-W
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
Start of turn 1
Rwd6056 called Rotom-W back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar's Sand Stream whipped up a sandstorm!
Hydreigon used U-turn!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar lost 21% of its health!
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 2
Sableye used Taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fell for the taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar can't use Stealth Rock after the taunt!
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 3
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar was burned!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Earthquake!
Sableye lost 55 HP! (18% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 4
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
Sableye used Recover!
Sableye regained health!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Start of turn 5
Sableye used Trick!
Sableye switched items with Rwd6056's Rotom-W!
Sableye obtained one Choice Specs!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W obtained one Iron Ball!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W used Volt Switch!
Sableye lost 120 HP! (39% of its health)
Rwd6056 called Rotom-W back!
Rwd6056 sent out Celebi!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 6
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Rwd6056's Celebi used Substitute!
Rwd6056's Celebi made a substitute!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 7
Rwd6056's Celebi used Hidden Power!
Mandibuzz lost 61 HP! (14% of its health)
Mandibuzz used Brave Bird!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Celebi's substitute faded!
Mandibuzz is hit with recoil!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Celebi is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Celebi restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 8
Rwd6056 called Celebi back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Mandibuzz used Toxic!
But if failed!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 9
Mandibuzz used Taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fell for the taunt!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar can't use Stealth Rock after the taunt!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 10
winstein_alt called Mandibuzz back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Rotom-W!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Start of turn 11
Hydreigon used Draco Meteor!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W lost 87% of its health!
Rwd6056's Rotom-W fainted!
Hydreigon's Sp. Att. sharply fell!
The sandstorm rages!
Hydreigon is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056 sent out Terrakion!
Start of turn 12
winstein_alt called Hydreigon back!
winstein_alt sent out Mandibuzz!
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 396 HP! (93% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 13
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
The attack of Rwd6056's Terrakion missed!
Mandibuzz used Roost!
Mandibuzz landed on the ground!
Mandibuzz regained health!
The sandstorm rages!
Mandibuzz restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 14
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Stone Edge!
It's super effective!
Mandibuzz lost 280 HP! (66% of its health)
Mandibuzz fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Start of turn 15
Rwd6056 called Terrakion back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Sableye used Will-O-Wisp!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is already burnt.
The sandstorm rages!
Sableye is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 16
winstein_alt called Sableye back!
winstein_alt sent out Scrafty!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Earthquake!
Scrafty lost 48 HP! (14% of its health)
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 17
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around winstein_alt's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 18
Rwd6056 called Tyranitar back!
Rwd6056 sent out Skarmory!
Scrafty used Bulk Up!
Scrafty's Attack rose!
Scrafty's Defense rose!
The sandstorm rages!
Scrafty is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Scrafty restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 19
Scrafty used Drain Punch!
Rwd6056's Skarmory lost 30% of its health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory had its energy drained!
Rwd6056's Skarmory used Whirlwind!
Pointed stones dug into Tyranitar!
Tyranitar was dragged out!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 20
Rwd6056 called Skarmory back!
Rwd6056 sent out Tyranitar!
Tyranitar used Stealth Rock!
Pointed stones float in the air around Rwd6056's team!
The sandstorm rages!
Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar is hurt by its burn!
Start of turn 21
Tyranitar used Earthquake!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar lost 47% of its health!
Rwd6056's Tyranitar fainted!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056 sent out Landorus!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Landorus!
Start of turn 22
winstein_alt called Tyranitar back!
winstein_alt sent out Hydreigon!
Pointed stones dug into Hydreigon!
Rwd6056's Landorus used U-turn!
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Hydreigon lost 246 HP! (75% of its health)
Hydreigon fainted!
Rwd6056 called Landorus back!
Rwd6056 sent out Skarmory!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Skarmory!
The sandstorm rages!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
winstein_alt sent out Sableye!
Pointed stones dug into Sableye!
Start of turn 23
Sableye used Recover!
Sableye regained health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory used Whirlwind!
Pointed stones dug into Sharpedo!
Sharpedo was dragged out!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Rwd6056's Skarmory restored a little HP using its Leftovers!
Start of turn 24
Sharpedo used Hydro Pump!
Rwd6056's Skarmory lost 75% of its health!
Rwd6056's Skarmory fainted!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Rwd6056 sent out Terrakion!
Pointed stones dug into Rwd6056's Terrakion!
Start of turn 25
Sharpedo used Protect!
Sharpedo protected itself!
Rwd6056's Terrakion used Close Combat!
Sharpedo protected itself!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Start of turn 26
Sharpedo used Hydro Pump!
It's super effective!
Rwd6056's Terrakion lost 93% of its health!
Rwd6056's Terrakion fainted!
Sharpedo is hurt by its Life Orb!
The sandstorm rages!
Sharpedo is buffeted by the sandstorm!
Sharpedo's Speed Boost increases its speed!
Sharpedo's Speed rose!
Rwd6056 forfeited against winstein_alt!
The window was disabled due to one of the players closing the battle window.
Trait: Battle Armor
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Crunch
- Earthquake
Drapion is actually the other entry hazard user, thanks to Toxic Spikes. It's certainly a useful thing to have, but there weren't many cases where Drapion saved the day, considering my lack of need for Toxic Spikes in my experience. Because of that, Scrafty replaced it.
Dark-types I considered
- Darkrai: It's banned, obviously.
- Cacturne: I considered it because it works well with the Sandstorm that Tyranitar sets. It is the only Dark-type with Spikes, which is also a plus. Not only that, Cacturne also has the potential as a powerful attacker, between Focus Punch and Sucker Punch. I didn't put Cacturne in because I don't consider Spikes a necessity, and the best Cacturne set that comes to mind is an offensive one, which went against choosing Cacturne in the first place.
- Houndoom: This is another Special attacker I considered, mostly because I needed something who could attack with Fire. Houndoom was considered, but then I remembered there's Hydreigon. Besides, I don't want another Rock weakness (Mandibuzz), considering the disadvantage of having too many Pokemon that are weak to Rock.
- Bisharp: Bisharp is another powerful Sucker Punch user. Maybe it could replace Tyranitar, but since I need Stealth Rock, Bisharp didn't get the cut. That is mainly because Sucker Punch and Stealth Rock can't be used together, even though it is very powerful, and provides a cushion to those nasty Dragon-types.
- Spiritomb: Fighting immunity is a must for a Dark-type team, and Spiritomb also provides this. The set I had in mind is the Calm Mind boosting one, although perhaps the Choice Band one might be useful too. I would love to have Spiritomb in, but there's no space, and Sableye is a bit better with casting Burns.
- Honchkrow: Flying is a powerful offensive type, so don't listen to people when they say Flying is a bad type. Anyway, the power of Sucker Punch is too good to miss, and besides, it has Super Luck to make Night Slash increasingly deadlier, or Heat Wave so that Ferrothorn and Forretress won't be bugging me. Didn't add it because of lack of space, as usual.
- Weavile: Weavile's good and all, but I didn't like how it doesn't exactly have the moves that matches its great Attack.
- Zoroark: This is another Special attacker, but considering how Zoroark operates best with type synergy, I had to unfortunately leave Zoroark out despite having a very good Special potential with Nasty Plot due to its frailty.
- Crawdaunt: It is certainly very powerful, but it's quite frail, and this is not helped with a lack of Screen support (none of the Dark-types learn them!).
- Shiftry: It could be a nice Sun check, but it's not necessary with Tyranitar around.
Threats
- Conkeldurr: Why of course this Pokemon is on the list! Why won't it be? It's one of the most powerful Pokemon there, and to a Dark-type team, this thing is trouble. That Bulk Up set is very deadly, and not even Scrafty could stop it. While I got lucky sometimes when my opponent didn't know what Sharpedo could do, it is a very notable threat. This is why I put Dragon Tail on Scrafty, so that in the case of some Bulk Up war, I could eliminate Conkeldurr temporarily.
- Rotom-W: I don't normally know what to do with it, since I don't have Grass attacks to scare it. Usually I wear it down with Burn or maybe Toxic, but in the face of one, I hopefully could have Hydreigon dispatch of it with a powerful Dragon attack.
- Gliscor: Another annoying one. If it's the Toxic Stall one with Poison Heal, the stalling would be too good for me to handle, considering how I stopped using Sharpedo and had to use Tyranitar, which is not 100% reliable.
- Infernape: Here's another notable one. Normally, I need a fast user to deal with it, like Scarf Hydreigon to deal with it, but I am not sure what to do if it's Scarfed (which is not common for it). Mandibuzz has the potential to stall its Close Combats, but it's not the most reliable strategy.
- Volcarona: This is why Stealth Rock is a must. Otherwise, I hope some of my Physical attackers might dispatch it, or Scrafty to Dragon Tail it out of there.
- Dragonite: The ones I faced so far have Lum Berry, which is annoying for Sableye, but I hope that it has an Iron Ball! Also, there's Ice Beam to neuter it.
- Scizor: The importance of having a Fire attack couldn't be denied. Hydreigon should be able to remove Scizor, and hopefully Tyranitar too.
- Tentacruel: For some reason, I find it rather annoying, so Krookodile should be able to remove it with a powerful Earthquake.
- Terrakion: I never faced one before, or if I did, I don't remember facing one, but thing is, if it is around, I hope that I could Burn it first. Otherwise, I hope Krookodile's Earthquake would go first.
- Heatran: Another one that I had trouble with, so if it's around, Sableye won't be reckless with Burn. I could use Earthquake on it, but the Air Balloon needs to be removed first. I remembered using Trick to remove Heatran's Balloon when I predicted its entrance once.
- Machamp: Normally I would Burn it, hoping that it is the No Guard version. If it misses, it's a sign.
So that's it for my team. As I have said before, feedback to the team is most welcomed. The threat list is not exactly perfect, but those are some of the perils that made me notice. Also, you could suggest wildcards for the team if you want, since I might try out a wildcard too. However, at least give feedback on the full mono-Dark team too by providing suggestions within the limitations.
Thanks for reading.
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7) Viewing Pokemon replay: Tinmaniac-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
8) Viewing Pokemon replay: Havok90-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
9) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-umDATniggga--2012-05-05
10) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-Rico-von-swag-don--2012-05-05
11) Viewing Pokemon replay: naycros-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
12) Viewing Pokemon replay: Voodoo-guru-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
2) Viewing Pokemon replay: francesco079-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-08
3) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-george-li--2012-05-05
4) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-Vastorian--2012-05-05
5) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-Tarpal--2012-05-05
6) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-DashBrown--2012-05-05
7) Viewing Pokemon replay: Tinmaniac-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
8) Viewing Pokemon replay: Havok90-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
9) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-umDATniggga--2012-05-05
10) Viewing Pokemon replay: winsteinalt-vs-Rico-von-swag-don--2012-05-05
11) Viewing Pokemon replay: naycros-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
12) Viewing Pokemon replay: Voodoo-guru-vs-winsteinalt--2012-05-05
