• The forums' spoiler embargo for all content from Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC has been lifted! Feel free to talk about the new content from the expansion across the forums without the need of spoiler tabs!

    Please note that this lifted embargo only applies for the forums, and may still be in effect on other Bulbagarden sites.

[OU] Kane's Rain

K

Kane Dunestorm

Mörë kvlt thän thöv
Joined
Apr 17, 2013
Messages
447
Reaction score
2
So, here's a rain team that is a bit of a revisioning of one I had before. Its definitely not made because the old one sucked, however, as I made it last September and its been undefeated since then.

Cleansing (Politoed)
Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP/252 SpA/4 Spe

  • Hydro Pump
  • Hidden Power Grass
  • Ice Beam
  • Focus Blast

    Behind the name: I named it after the song by Mors Principium Est, Cleansing Rain. I think my reason for that is obvious...
    Tactical explanation: Its a bit different from other rain leads in that it actually packs some offensive oomph. With Choice Specs and 252 Special Attack EVs, this thing HURTS.
Eternity (Meloetta)
Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Naive
EVs: 56 Atk/252 SpA/200 Spe

  • Relic Song
  • Close Combat
  • Thunder
  • U-Turn

    Behind the name: I named it after the song by Dream Theater, The Dance of Eternity. My reasoning for that is because it dances, and is pretty hard to counter meaning it could last for what seems like an eternity.
    Tactical explanation: At first glance, you may think that Meloetta is an odd choice for a Rain team. However, it is not. It makes an excellent Rain Mixed attacker due to its ability to use Relic Song then spam Thunder with its boosted Special Attack.
Tornado (Forretress)
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Relaxed
IVs: 0 Spe
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SpD

  • Rapid Spin
  • Stealth Rock
  • Volt Switch
  • Gyro Ball

    Behind the name: I named it after the song by Rhapsody of Fire, Tornado. Why? It spins. That should be good enough. :p
    Tactical explanation: This thing is meant to remove hazards and remove any that the opponent set up. After which I either Volt Switch to something else, likely Qwilfish for more hazards or go on a bit of a Gyro Ball sweep, depending on what's more feasible.
Kill-Suit (Qwilfish)
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP/200 Def/56 Spe

  • Toxic Spikes
  • Spikes
  • Waterfall
  • Pain Split

    Behind the name: The name was inspired by the Symphony X song, Dressed to Kill. Why? Qwilfish’s entire body is a lethal weapon, so he really is, “Dressed to Kill”.
    Tactical explanation: This thing is meant to be annoying as hell, laying down both spikes and stalling you out with Pain Split. Also, thanks to intimidate, he's even harder to kill.
Kinetic (Rotom)
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spe

  • Volt Switch
  • Shadow Ball
  • Thunder
  • Trick

    Behind the name: Named after Arcturus’ Kinetic, because it seems fitting enough in song title and from the overall feel of the song.
    Tactical explanation: Scarfed and EVed for Speed, hits like a brick with Thunder and can catch you off guard with a Trick. Nasty little bugger.
Weballergy (Galvantula)
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swarm
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA/4 SpD/252 Spe

  • Thunder
  • Bug Buzz
  • Substitute
  • Hidden Power Ice

    Behind the name: Named after Sonata Arctica’s Weballergy, which is quite fitting because Galvantula creates webs that can give people a reaction that could be very similar to an “allergic” reaction.
    Tactical explanation: This thing can use Substitute + Life Orb to get down to Swarm and make Bug Buzz hurt a lot, plus Thunder in the rain hurts too. Hidden Power Ice is great utility and catches threats to the team like Dragonite off guard.
 
The team looks pretty solid. I just have a couple suggestions.

In terms of balancing offense and defense, you have a fairly balanced team. But if you look closer at the defensive core, it's physically oriented. Special attackers leave your team vulnerable. I'd suggest making Politoed specially defensive to help remedy that.

Meloetta seems a bit of a dead-weight to me because you've already got STAB Thunder and Relic is hard to get up. It seems to be there to provide some special defense and the crucial fighting pseudo-STAB (if you can get Relic up). But the set is offense oriented and so it won't take much in terms of attacks. I'd suggest switching Meloetta for something else like a cleric, Breloom counter, or specially defensive pokemon (if you want to keep Poli spec'd).
 
Meloetta is offensively built to best take advantage of its incredible mixed attacking capabilities with Relic Song. Relic isn't too hard to get up on this team thanks to entry hazards and my Meloetta has U-Turn. Now that I think of it, a cleric would help out Meloetta tremendously, and I'm thinking maybe a Vaporeon with Wish, Acid Armor/Substitute, Baton Pass and one attack would prove extremely helpful.
 
Here's a bit of an update:

Stormrider (Politoed)
Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Drizzle
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP/252 SpA/4 Spe

  • Hydro Pump
  • Hidden Power Grass
  • Ice Beam
  • Focus Blast

Behind the name: I named it after the song by Iced Earth, Stormrider. I think my reason for that is obvious...
Tactical explanation: Its a bit different from other rain leads in that it actually packs some offensive oomph. With Choice Specs and 252 Special Attack EVs, this thing HURTS.


Eternity (Meloetta)
Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Naive
EVs: 56 Atk/252 SpA/200 Spe

  • Relic Song
  • Close Combat
  • Thunder
  • U-Turn

Behind the name: I named it after the song by Dream Theater, The Dance of Eternity. My reasoning for that is because it dances, and is pretty hard to counter meaning it could last for what seems like an eternity.
Tactical explanation: At first glance, you may think that Meloetta is an odd choice for a Rain team. However, it is not. It makes an excellent Rain Mixed attacker due to its ability to use Relic Song then spam Thunder with its boosted Special Attack.


Time (Celebi)
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP/224 SpD/32 Spe

  • Baton Pass
  • Calm Mind
  • Giga Drain
  • Substitute

Behind the name: I named it after the song by Wintersun, Time. Why? Celebi is a time traveler. Duh.
Tactical explanation: This thing is meant to counter Breloom and any other Grass types that are a major threat to my team, as well as provide a Calm Mind + Substitute on a Baton Pass boost to anyone who needs it.


Kill-Suit (Qwilfish)
Item: Black Sludge
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP/200 Def/56 Spe

  • Toxic Spikes
  • Spikes
  • Waterfall
  • Pain Split

Behind the name: The name was inspired by the Symphony X song, Dressed to Kill. Why? Qwilfish’s entire body is a lethal weapon, so he really is, “Dressed to Kill”.
Tactical explanation: This thing is meant to be annoying as hell, laying down both spikes and stalling you out with Pain Split and Substitute. Also, thanks to intimidate, he's even harder to kill.

Kinetic (Rotom)
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spe

  • Volt Switch
  • Shadow Ball
  • Thunder
  • Trick

Behind the name: Named after Arcturus’ Kinetic, because it seems fitting enough in song title and from the overall feel of the song.
Tactical explanation: Scarfed and EVed for Speed, hits like a brick with Thunder and can catch you off guard with a Trick. Nasty little bugger.


Coldbound (Lapras)
Item: Grip Claw
Ability: Hydration
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP/4 Def/252 SpD

  • Perish Song
  • Whirlpool
  • Rest
  • Ice Beam

Behind the name: Named after Catamenia’s Coldbound, which is quite fitting because this Lapras uses a Perish Trapping set, and also has a STAB Ice type move.
Tactical explanation: This thing is not only a wall, but it has amazing offensive capabilities as well. It counters

 
Please note: The thread is from 13 years ago.
Please take the age of this thread into consideration in writing your reply. Depending on what exactly you wanted to say, you may want to consider if it would be better to post a new thread instead.
Back
Top Bottom