Since this is a sort of half-RMT-half-discussion thread, I figure I'll post my team. Btw, despite this being my first post, I'm not a n00b. Anyway, here's the stuff. Read all things first, description of strategy is at end:
Kingdra @ Life Orb (Nickname: Tatsunoko)
Swift Swim
252 Atk/24 SpA/232 Spe
Adamant
-Waterfall
-Outrage
-Dragon Dance
-Draco Meteor
Kyogre @ Lum Berry (Nickname: Capcom)
Drizzle
4 Hp/252 SpA/252 Spe
Modest
-Protect
-Ice Beam
-Thunder
-Hydro Pump
Ludicolo @ Leftovers (Nickname: SNK)
Rain Dish
252 HP/40 Def/216 SpD
Calm
-Rain Dance
-Grass Knot
-Leech Seed
-Protect
Mewtwo @ Expert Belt (Nickname: Marvel)
Pressure
252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe
Jolly
-Rain Dance
-Bulk Up
-Brick Break
-Ice Punch
The first four are the team I'm using for the upcoming VGC. Basic Rain team. Kingdra has DDance JUST IN CASE an opportunity arises to use it (but it's mostly filler). Kingdra's physical movepool sucks, so Outrage is its only physical STAB. I use it only in emergencies (like when both opponets wall Waterfall and/or he already used DMeteor), or when the opponent has only two guys left, none of which are steel-types. Him and Kyogre make a destructive duo, and have been through many a test. Ludicolo puts the rain back if need be, and is a menace even if given the opportunity to seed at least one poke. Mewtwo is fast to move first and put rain back, and balances the ratio of physical:special moves (sort of). He needs only one bulk up. However, if the attack is not super-effective, he still won't hit that hard.
So I wanted to replace him with a steel-type. I want to know would be better for this team: Metagross or Dialga? Dialga is better than Meta in almost every stat. However, Meta has more Atk, actually gets some benefit from the rain, and has a priority move to compensate for his poor speed. So, I ask you fellow Smoggers, WHO SHOULD I USE? No matter the choice, Rain Dance and Earthquake will be two of the moveslots.
Those are the only four I'm using. The next two are in for the sake of having a full team of six. I might use them in a friendly battle, especially this one:
Pikachu @ Light Ball (No nickname)
Static
EVs undecided (probably something to do w/ Spe and SpA)
Timid/Hasty
-Fake Out/Encore/Substitute/Protect
-Helping Hand
-Thunder
-Grass Knot
I'm undecisive on what to do in the first slot. Helping Hand is probably the last thing he'll do on his way out, so to speak. With Light Ball and the proper EVs, this rat can seriously hurt some top tier pokemon, especially w/Rain + Thunder. Why not use Pikachu for fun? It would be funny to see the look on my opponent's face when he kills something!
Zapdos @ Item Undecided (No nickname, probably)
Pressure
EVs undecided
Timid
-Rain Dance
-U-turn
-Thunderbolt
-Roost/Light Screen/Reflect
Why not? When this set is completed, I think it will help out the team pretty well.
So please rate, comment, critique, whatever. I just need help deciding between using Metagross or Dialga in the fourth slot (either one will be played physically, btw).