——Introduction——
Whats up Everybody, Splashbrutha here with my first RMT, the team being Balance Dark, something that was very successful on the ladder, i was able to reach a decent ELO with solid GXE, and will continue to reach even higher. Was looking for some positive/negative feedback on this Balance Dark team, overall it has a great matchup vs most of the ladder and i enjoy using the team and would like it to as successful as possible. The Deep Dark Secrets have been unleashed.
Sableye-Mega @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Calm Mind
- Dazzling Gleam
Hydreigon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Greninja @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Extrasensory
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Beam
Mandibuzz @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Foul Play
Bisharp @ Steelium Z
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Calm Mind
- Dazzling Gleam
Hydreigon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- U-turn
Greninja @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Extrasensory
- Gunk Shot
- Ice Beam
Mandibuzz @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Foul Play
Bisharp @ Steelium Z
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Careful Nature
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
Wanted a Balance Dark team, started with Calm mind Mega Sableye
Next up Included Tyranitar which can Sponge Special hits and give me Stealth Rocks.
After I added Mandibuzz to complete a defensive core with the previous two
Using Greninja as a scarfer was great due to its great speed teir being able to revenge kill a lot of threats and great movepool
Bisharp is a great Physical Setup Sweeper to take advantage of bulkier teams
Lastly, After adding Bisharp i decided to add Hydreigon as it is a great special wall breaker to compliment Bisharp, with also a good move pool
----THE TEAM----
Sableye-Mega @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
Will-O-Wisp
Recover
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Calm Mind Mega Sableye set. Sablenite of course so it can Mega Evolve. Will-O-Wisp to cripple Physical threats. Recover to restore HP. Calm mind to boost , Dazzling Gleam to hit and ease the Fighting Matchup and to hit Dragon types, and to 1v1 opposing Mega Sableye. Maximum HP investment and Maximum Defense investment and a Bold nature is used to compliment the Calm Mind set. Prankster is the most useful ability priot to Mega evolving to get off a priority Will-O-Wisp. Once Mega-Evolving Magic Bounce bounces back status moves. Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
Ability: Sand Stream
EVS: 252 HP / 252 SpD/ 4 Spe
Careful Nature
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
Ability: Protean
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
Ability: Levitate
EVs 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
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vs Fire
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vs Psychic
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Vs Fighting Counterplaying
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Vs Flying
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Vs Flying
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Vs Normal
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Vs Dark
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vs Fire
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vs Psychic
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Vs Fighting Counterplaying
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Vs Flying
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7monotype-748867472
Vs Flying
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7monotype-748865525
Vs Normal
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Vs Dark
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Fast Fighting types like Mega Lopunny and Keldeo are a big threat to this team, Mega Lopunny however gets checked by mandibuzz as long as Rocks are not up on your side of the field. Specs/Scarf Keldeo does not have a reliable switch in on this squad.
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Chople Berry Tyranitar: 408-480 (100.9 - 118.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Mandibuzz: 154-183 (36.4 - 43.2%) -- 93.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye-Mega: 270-320 (88.8 - 105.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Strong and Fast Fairies like Mega Diancie, Tapu Koko, and Tapu Fini give the squad quite some trouble. At times Mega Diancie will just claim one via STAB Moonblast as there are no switch ins on the squad, Specs/Plate Koko can freely Volt Switch or throw off Specs Dazzling Gleam or Thunderbolts with no drawback vs the team. Tapu Fini also can freely click Moonblast.
240 SpA Diancie-Mega Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Bisharp: 241-285 (88.9 - 105.1%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
240 SpA Diancie-Mega Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Sableye-Mega: 320-378 (105.2 - 124.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
240 SpA Diancie-Mega Moonblast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mandibuzz: 374-444 (88.4 - 104.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
240 SpA Diancie-Mega Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 192-228 (47.5 - 56.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Setup Bug types Like Mega Scizor or Volcarona can obliterate the team in general, Max attack Max speed Mega Scizor with an Adamant Nature can 6-0 with one Swords Dance and Stealth rocks up and Sableye already Mega Evolved. Volcarona packing Bug Buzz is a threat. some Calcs are as follows
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bug Bite vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye-Mega: 220-261 (72.3 - 85.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hydreigon: 262-309 (80.6 - 95%) -- 50% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bug Bite vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Mandibuzz: 252-297 (59.5 - 70.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bug Bite vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Tyranitar: 662-780 (163.8 - 193%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Greninja: 165-195 (57.8 - 68.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor-Mega Bug Bite vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Bisharp: 357-421 (131.7 - 155.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO
--Shoutouts--
Shoutout to GingerNinja87 for the Beautiful Banner for the RMT Thanks !--Conclusion--
Thanks to everyone who decided to look at my team, Constructive Criticism as well as Positive/Negative feedback is appreciated. Balance Dark is my favourite type playstyle of the type, feel free to use the team its pasted at the beginning, and Thanks again!
Thanks to everyone who decided to look at my team, Constructive Criticism as well as Positive/Negative feedback is appreciated. Balance Dark is my favourite type playstyle of the type, feel free to use the team its pasted at the beginning, and Thanks again!
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