I'm working on a defensive UU core idea, and it has three components: a physical tank, a special tank, and Wish support. I want both of the tanks to be able to put offensive pressure on the opponent, even with majority investment in their bulk.
Here's the core so far:
Vaporeon @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Baton Pass
- Scald
- Protect
I chose Vaporeon to be my Wish support because of its awesome HP stat. It can pass large Wishes to its teammates while being able to take both physical and special attacks, unlike Blissey. It's also relatively slow, so its Baton Pass has a chance to heal a teammate at no risk to the teammate.
Aggron @ Aggronite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
Impish Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
Now, Mega Aggron has tons of resistances, the ability Filter after mega evolving, and a frankly ludicrous Defense stat. This is my physical tank. Heavy Slam and Earthquake combine for decent coverage, and Dragon Tail can rack up Stealth Rock damage.
For my special tank, I'm torn between these two:
Goodra @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunder Bolt
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
Dragalge @ Black Sludge
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave
- Scald
- Dragon Tail
I like Dragalge's typing more overall, except that it shares a Ground weakness with Aggron, and nearly everything that likes coverage options runs Earthquake. Dragalge can help Vaporeon spread burns with Scald and help Mega Aggron add up Stealth Rock damage with Dragon Tail. Goodra can afford to invest in SpA thanks to Assault Vest, and it is significantly faster than Dragalge. Goodra also has more natural bulk than Dragalge. However, Goodra's very reliant on its item to function, and Dragalge has access to support options that are locked to Goodra.
Overall, I feel like Goodra's stats are better, but Dragalge is more supportive of its teammates.
So which one do you think would make a better special tank for my core? Should I just test them both on Showdown?
Also, does this core suck?
Here's the core so far:
Vaporeon @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Baton Pass
- Scald
- Protect
I chose Vaporeon to be my Wish support because of its awesome HP stat. It can pass large Wishes to its teammates while being able to take both physical and special attacks, unlike Blissey. It's also relatively slow, so its Baton Pass has a chance to heal a teammate at no risk to the teammate.
Aggron @ Aggronite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
Impish Nature
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
Now, Mega Aggron has tons of resistances, the ability Filter after mega evolving, and a frankly ludicrous Defense stat. This is my physical tank. Heavy Slam and Earthquake combine for decent coverage, and Dragon Tail can rack up Stealth Rock damage.
For my special tank, I'm torn between these two:
Goodra @ Assault Vest
Ability: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunder Bolt
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
Dragalge @ Black Sludge
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave
- Scald
- Dragon Tail
I like Dragalge's typing more overall, except that it shares a Ground weakness with Aggron, and nearly everything that likes coverage options runs Earthquake. Dragalge can help Vaporeon spread burns with Scald and help Mega Aggron add up Stealth Rock damage with Dragon Tail. Goodra can afford to invest in SpA thanks to Assault Vest, and it is significantly faster than Dragalge. Goodra also has more natural bulk than Dragalge. However, Goodra's very reliant on its item to function, and Dragalge has access to support options that are locked to Goodra.
Overall, I feel like Goodra's stats are better, but Dragalge is more supportive of its teammates.
So which one do you think would make a better special tank for my core? Should I just test them both on Showdown?
Also, does this core suck?