I lost in R1 so I only have one team :P
Maybe I can last more than one round next time (if there is one) :P This did give me a new appreciation for Mega Maw in GaF though, but next time I still hope to have Lando-I if RNGesus can bless me sufficiently :3
the maw of doom (Mawile-Mega) @ Mawilite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
flaming spider8itch (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Taunt
- Earth Power
- Lava Plume
- Substitute
gaf ladder intensifies (Skarmory) @ Shed Shell
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 Spe
Impish Nature
- Whirlwind
- Roost
- Counter
- Stealth Rock
ima excadrill u bby (Excadrill) (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Brick Break
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
AZOO KAZOO (Azumarill) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 30 SpD
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Superpower
attractive af (Magnezone) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Volt Switch
- Magnet Rise
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Play Rough
flaming spider8itch (Heatran) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Taunt
- Earth Power
- Lava Plume
- Substitute
gaf ladder intensifies (Skarmory) @ Shed Shell
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 Spe
Impish Nature
- Whirlwind
- Roost
- Counter
- Stealth Rock
ima excadrill u bby (Excadrill) (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Brick Break
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
AZOO KAZOO (Azumarill) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 76 HP / 252 Atk / 180 Spe
Adamant Nature
IVs: 30 SpD
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Superpower
attractive af (Magnezone) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Volt Switch
- Magnet Rise
The Mega Maw set was SubPunch because Heatran on my opponent's side was basically guaranteed because of Mega Maw. I could sub on the switch and keep spamming Focus Punch until the sub broke, by which time I'd ideally have gotten at least one kill due to the lack of sturdy fighting resists. Of course it never got to shine thanks to Wisp Volcarona but oh well. Next was a Heatran of my own for my opponent's Genesect. This was Sub to dodge a potential Bisharp's sucker and fire off a tasty Lava Plume. Taunt stopped any Skarm defog shenanigans. Next, we have Skarmory because, well, it's Skarmory, it checks so many things oml. This set was counter for in case Genesect was Shift Gear Blaze Kick (it actually was but it never got shown) and it also set rocks. Shed Shell would let me, in theory, escape Magnezone, who was guaranteed practically. Next was Excadrill in order to clean late game and revenge things like Mega Metagross, as well as Spin. Brick Break is for Screens from Klefki, which were a bit of an issue and significantly neutered Mega Maw's shenanigans. Next, we have Azumarill, who could do severe damage late game, and actually took out a 'mon or two before going down. 30 special defense IVs were to give a special attack boost to Genesect and reduce the chip damage Heatran would take from U-turn from choice sets, as well as stop it from getting the boosts for Shift Gear to reach +2 attack. Finally, we have Magnezone, who was there to remove Skarmory and check opposing Excadrill thanks to Air Balloon Magnet Rise, also allow me to trap and remove it.
My biggest concern with this was the general lack of a reliable Volcarona answer (and lo and behold it swept me), so I aimed to play in a way that I set up BD Azu as soon as possible, kept rocks up and kept Skarm healthy, and preserve Heatran in case it wasn't HP Ground. I did the first one, sorta did the second but failed to do the last because HP Ground Magne is fire oml
Names:
the maw of doom: It's got two dangerous maws that can OHKO stuff.
flaming spider8itch: reference to Vriska from Homestuck, on account of Heatran's spider-esque design (though missing half a spider's leg count) and the fact Vriska is obsessed with Spiders (or something like that anyways)Please don't kill me I'm not (complete) homestuck trash
gaf ladder intensifies: Reference to Jajoken 's gif accurately describing the initial GaF ladder usage stats
ima excadrill u bby: "I'ma Excadrill you baby" - ExaDRILL, innuendos and shenanigans. Also note the fact it's set to male.incoming bullshit angry tumblr rant from hypersensitive tumblrinas who can't take a joke
AZOO KAZOO: Reference to someone in an OU room tour who typed "AZOO KAZOO" into chat whenever Azu came out a while back.
attractive af: obvious tbh
My biggest concern with this was the general lack of a reliable Volcarona answer (and lo and behold it swept me), so I aimed to play in a way that I set up BD Azu as soon as possible, kept rocks up and kept Skarm healthy, and preserve Heatran in case it wasn't HP Ground. I did the first one, sorta did the second but failed to do the last because HP Ground Magne is fire oml
Names:
the maw of doom: It's got two dangerous maws that can OHKO stuff.
flaming spider8itch: reference to Vriska from Homestuck, on account of Heatran's spider-esque design (though missing half a spider's leg count) and the fact Vriska is obsessed with Spiders (or something like that anyways)
gaf ladder intensifies: Reference to Jajoken 's gif accurately describing the initial GaF ladder usage stats
ima excadrill u bby: "I'ma Excadrill you baby" - ExaDRILL, innuendos and shenanigans. Also note the fact it's set to male.
AZOO KAZOO: Reference to someone in an OU room tour who typed "AZOO KAZOO" into chat whenever Azu came out a while back.
attractive af: obvious tbh
Maybe I can last more than one round next time (if there is one) :P This did give me a new appreciation for Mega Maw in GaF though, but next time I still hope to have Lando-I if RNGesus can bless me sufficiently :3
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