Help me Improve my Team

[creardon13]

I just made a rain team. Weather teams are actually really new to me, so I was wondering someone here would mind helping me improve it? You can take a look at it right here. Thanks in advance!

 

[MegaUmbreon]

What tier is this for? Doubles?

 

[creardon13]

What tier is this for? Doubles?

ummmm, not sure exactly what pokemon is what tier. I definitely want it to be doubles though.

 

[MegaUmbreon]

If your Sableye gets knocked out, then there's nothing to stop a speedy or tanky Grass or Electric type from sweeping :/

 

[creardon13]

If your Sableye gets knocked out, then there's nothing to stop a speedy or tanky Grass or Electric type from sweeping :/

You're totally right...I guess i could trick room a speedy grass type, but no protection against a tank. Any suggestions?

 

[MegaUmbreon]

Maybe a greninja? It can get STAB bonus with protean on moves that are super effective against electric and grass. Otheer than that I'm not sure

 

[creardon13]

Maybe a greninja? It can get STAB bonus with protean on moves that are super effective against electric and grass. Otheer than that I'm not sure

Good idea! I will try to adjust my team to fit a greninja. Thanks!

 

[Matt_192]

Just a suggestion, but you could try running Mega-Manectric, and you can give it Thunder.

 

[blountdoc]

a torterra would be useful

 

[McRiddles]

Just a suggestion, but you could try running Mega-Manectric, and you can give it Thunder.

Mega Manectric or my personal fave, Thundurus would be a good option to have Thunder. Thunder hits every time when rain is active.

I would also swap Gorebyss out for Ludicolo. Ludicolo is great for a rain team and has access to Grass STAB moves. Plus, it's a pineapple duck!

 

[Matt_192]

Mega Manectric or my personal fave, Thundurus would be a good option to have Thunder. Thunder hits every time when rain is active.

I would also swap Gorebyss out for Ludicolo. Ludicolo is great for a rain team and has access to Grass STAB moves. Plus, it's a pineapple duck!

Agreed, Ludicolo is a great addition to any rain team, as well as Thundurus. Also, if you're having one of the genies, why not two? Tornadus gets Hurricane, which is also 100% accurate in the rain

 

[DestinedShadows]

Agreed, Ludicolo is a great addition to any rain team, as well as Thundurus. Also, if you're having one of the genies, why not two? Tornadus gets Hurricane, which is also 100% accurate in the rain

If Tornadus is an option then I would prefer Tornadus-T over Tornadus-I. Although you lose out in a bit of power, you get more bulk and speed to make up for it. Plus, Regenerator is a great ability to use so you can scout what your opponent is using since Tornadus recovers some HP upon switching out.

To creardon13, Ferrothorn is also an option, as it's Grass/Steel typing allows you to take a slow stalling approach with the team and (somewhat) nullifies the damage it takes from fire moves. A Leech Seed Leftover set is viable in a rain team, and is especially good if you were to add a Trick Room element into the mix.