Introduction
I've wanted to use some kind of VoltTurn offense for a while now. I think it's one of the easiest strategies to use in Pokémon. I am a big fan of fast Pokémon, maybe it's because I enjoy running in real life. I made research on every member of my team. I tried to use not that obvious Pokémon that could work together, even though it looks like I used Ctrl C and Ctrl V. I think I used Pokémon that have potential to sweep late game if I weakened opponent's team.
Teambuilding procces
As I said, I wanted to use VoltTurn offense. In UU, there are two mega Pokémon that can utilize Volt Switch or U-Turn. Mega Manectric and Mega Beedrill are faces of the VoltTurn offense in UU. I have had some experience with Mega Beedrill so I decided to go with it. I heard people don't like this Pokémon, I don't know why. It has very good speed, great attack and most importantly, an amazing ability in Adaptability.
With U-Turn user, it's pretty important to also have a Volt Switch user. I tried to use all kinda viable users of it, it came down to Zeraora and Raikou. Don't roast me or anything, but I like Raikou a little bit more. It's also ''check'' to flying-types.
I read about Mega Beedrill's appreciation of entry hazards. Raikou kinda appreciates entry hazards too. Well, what offensive Pokémon doesn't appreciate them? So, when I read that I knew I want to use Froslass. Because of that, I set the next direction of my team.
I said that I wanted to take a new direction of the team. I chose Froslass because I wanted to use Bisharp. Bisharp loves when the opponent uses Defog thanks to Defiant. Bisharp is also offensive Pokémon. I love offensive Pokémon.
So I will be honest here. I added Scizor because I didn't know what should I use. I was going to replace it with Krookodile, but after like 20 games I saw how good it actually is, even tho it gives me another weakness to fire. I think it can be replaced with Krookodile, what do you think?
I wanted to have at least one Defog user if something goes wrong. I decided to go with Scarf Latias, so I can defeat the opponent's Nidoking, Infernape, and Terrakion.
The Team
Beedrill-Mega (F)
Ability: Swarm
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Poison Jab
- U-turn
- Drill Run
- Fell Stinger
This is the standard set for Mega Beedrill. Nothing much to say here. Just that Fell Stinger is there for a late-game sweep. It can utilize Fell Stinger when the opponent's Pokémon is at low health and then it's pretty much bye bye.
Raikou
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Volt Switch
So I decided to go with Choice Specs Raikou. It hits really hard. I just really love the idea of maximum damage on Volt Switch. This is also standard set.
Froslass
Ability: Cursed Body
248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Spikes
Raikou
Ability: Pressure
Shiny: Yes
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Volt Switch
So I decided to go with Choice Specs Raikou. It hits really hard. I just really love the idea of maximum damage on Volt Switch. This is also standard set.
Froslass
Ability: Cursed Body
248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Icy Wind
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
- Spikes
Yeah, this is another standard set. Suicidal lead. Can burn stuff like Cobalion, Terrakion, and Krookodile. Icy Wind also lowers the opponent's Pokémon speed, so Scizor or Bisharp can come freely.
Bisharp (M)
Ability: Defiant
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Bisharp (M)
Ability: Defiant
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Ok, I don't know if I shouldn't use Darkinium-Z on this set, but after using it, the power of Sucker Punch and Knock Off is not that high and I may not be able to knock out the opponent's Pokémon.
Scizor (M)
Ability: Technician
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
- Superpower
I just love the CB Scizor set. Bullet Punch and U-Turn for obvious STABs. Pursuit mainly for Latias and other Psychic-types that can't touch Scizor. Superpower is there for Steel-types like Empoleon, Cobalion and for Magneton if you catch it upon a switch-in.
Latias
Ability: Levitate
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Defog
- Healing Wish
Scizor (M)
Ability: Technician
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Pursuit
- Superpower
I just love the CB Scizor set. Bullet Punch and U-Turn for obvious STABs. Pursuit mainly for Latias and other Psychic-types that can't touch Scizor. Superpower is there for Steel-types like Empoleon, Cobalion and for Magneton if you catch it upon a switch-in.
Latias
Ability: Levitate
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psychic
- Defog
- Healing Wish
This set is mainly for using Healing Wish. Bisharp, Scizor, and Raikou all appreciate it when they're at low health. It can also check other Scarfers, like Infernape, Hydreigon, and Nidoking.
Threatlist
Ok, I wanted to post some Pokémon that could give me trouble, but after so many games with this team, I know how to defeat Infernape, Hydreigon, Nidoking, and few more Pokémon. I know that you. Also, I know this team hasn't Stealth Rock, BUT (I know it's gonna sound weird) I haven't needed them.
Gameplan
The main idea is to look at the opponent's team and tell which two Pokémon I will need in the late game. For example, I will need Raikou and Bisharp. I won't let them in (only if I see a chance to set-up with Bisharp). Only when the opponent's team is weakened to the point where I can safely bring in one of those Pokémon in play and defeat the opponent. It may sound too simple and maybe you think it doesn't work, but it does.
Thanks, everyone for reading this. I would be grateful if you would point out some of the flaws in my team. Thanks!
Threatlist
Ok, I wanted to post some Pokémon that could give me trouble, but after so many games with this team, I know how to defeat Infernape, Hydreigon, Nidoking, and few more Pokémon. I know that you. Also, I know this team hasn't Stealth Rock, BUT (I know it's gonna sound weird) I haven't needed them.
Gameplan
The main idea is to look at the opponent's team and tell which two Pokémon I will need in the late game. For example, I will need Raikou and Bisharp. I won't let them in (only if I see a chance to set-up with Bisharp). Only when the opponent's team is weakened to the point where I can safely bring in one of those Pokémon in play and defeat the opponent. It may sound too simple and maybe you think it doesn't work, but it does.
Thanks, everyone for reading this. I would be grateful if you would point out some of the flaws in my team. Thanks!