Zeemis Doubles Strategy

[Zeemis]

I was thinking up a strategy last night for a doubles battle, take note of their moves and abilities. I first pull out Ludicolo and Politoed. Politoed's ability is that of Kyogres, Drizzle. Unless the opponent changes the weather on me, it'll continue to rain throughout the match. If someone does change it then I'll be screwed, thus I need to keep Politoed alive. I'll probably end up switching him in and out. Ludicolo's Ability is Rain Dish which is the equivalent of Left Overs. He'll also open up with Leech Seed for more regenerative heals. There may be a few holes in this plan, I'm sure you guys can find them.

After they're finished, I can pull out Blissy and Alomomola for a healing tank combo, a defensive core.
Take note that Drizzle is still in effect so Alomomola's ability kicks in. That said, she can rest and not worry about Sleep to much. Serene Grace will give Blissy a higher chance of burning an paralyzing enemies with Fire Blast and Thunder. Since it's still raining, Thunder has a 100% chance to hit as well. If she gets low on life, or even remotely low, I can use either Softboiled or Alomomola's Heal Pulse. Alomomola is getting two sets of regens from Aqua Ring and Left Overs. She has so much life that she can tank a few hits as well. Her main focus is to degen and heal Blissy where as Blissy is meant to do damage, and get healed.

 

[Angad]

I've played doubles for a long time, and this isn't offensive enough for it. Blissey can't be used in the way you are using for two reasons, It isn't hitting hard enough, and Fire Blast is weakened. Only use Blissey as a Gravity-setter, that's it. Ludicolo should be used with Swift-Swim and an offensive set. Stall doesn't work in Doubles, because Doubles has too much momentum for Stall to take. I'll post how a Doubles Rain team should look like if you want me to.

 

[Zeemis]

Sure, go ahead. Thanks for the input.

 

[Angad]

This is only with four pokemon, and assuming Aladaron's proposal (Swift Swim And Drizzle ban) is not in play. I have a different version with it in play, so just tell me if you want that instead.

Politoed (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SAtk
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power [Electric]

Kingdra (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Surf
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Hydro Pump

Toxicroak (M) @ Damp Rock
Trait: Dry Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Taunt
- Poison Jab
- Cross Chop
- Sucker Punch

Ludicolo (M) @ Lum Berry
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Surf
- Fake Out
- Giga Drain
- Ice Beam

 

[Zeemis]

Do you approve of my defensive core?

 

[Angad]

No, one because the sets aren't as defensive and they should be, and another is that you are using a poor defensive core in general.

 

[Thundagere]

I can't imagine Blissey being able to do much at all< Fire Blast will be practically useless. Maybe replace it with Toxic?
And why Almomola over Vaporeon?

 

[Zeemis]

A Serene Grace+Fire Blast Blissey shouldn't be dismissed. With that combo, Blissey has a 60% chance to burn, and a 20% chance to paralyze with Thunder. Not only are you dealing decent damage, you're having a semi-high chance to burn your opponent. I like the healing moves (Heal Pulse) and set life that Alomomola has over Vaporeon. I choose Alomomola's increased health over Vaporeon's higher Special Attack.


Both have Wish which is very useful, but only Alomomola has Heal Pulse. Besides, you don't really need Wish if you have Hydration+Rain Weather Condition+Rest. Both have the ability as well.
I guess it comes down to preferences. I think Alomomola is really unique.

 

[SharKing]

A Serene Grace+Fire Blast Blissey shouldn't be dismissed. With that combo, Blissey has a 60% chance to burn, and a 20% chance to paralyze with Thunder.

Other way around, friend.

 

[Zeemis]

I'm a little confused about what you mean.
Fire Blast's description says:
Fire Blast inflicts damage and has a 30% chance of burning the target. Fire Blast cannot burn the target if it has a Substitute or already has a major status ailment.

 

[Angad]

You are accounting for the misses?

 

[SharKing]

That's strange. My knowledge always said that Thunder had a 30% chance of paralyzing; I even got healthy parahax with my Jirachi due to Serene Grace (paralysis happened on about 60% of survivors).

 

[Angad]

It does, you are right.

 

[Zeemis]

You are accounting for the misses?

Fire Blast has an 85% chance to hit, which is almost guaranteed to hit every time. Thunder on the other hand has a 70% chance to hit; however, it'll be raining so it's a guaranteed 100% chance to hit.