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First Team

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Shide

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Hey, this is my first time getting a team rated. So, you might have figured already: I don't know much about getting teams rated and whatnot. Any help is therefore much appreciated. Just some rules: I dont use ubers, and I don't use leftovers of berries; consider that when giving me feedback. Well, here goes. . .

Swampert (Modest) @Mystic Water
Torrent
- Ice Beam
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake

Torterra (Sassy) @Rock Incense
Overgrow
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- Leaf Storm

Whiscash (Quirky) @Icicle Plate
Oblivious
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Surf
- Ice Beam

Scizor (Serious) @SilverPowder
Swarm
- Silver Wind
- X-Scissor
- Aerial Ace
- Brick Break

Claydol (Timid) @Miracle Seed
Levitate
- Ice Beam
- SolarBeam
- Explosion
- Earthquake

Staraptor (Lonely) @Quick Claw
Intimidate
- Close Combat
- Endeavor
- Return
- U-turn

Sorry if I did anything wrong. Like I said, first time and such.
 
Shide said:
Hey, this is my first time getting a team rated. So, you might have figured already: I don't know much about getting teams rated and whatnot. Any help is therefore much appreciated. Just some rules: I dont use ubers, and I don't use leftovers of berries; consider that when giving me feedback. Well, here goes. . .WTF?! No Leftovers?! That's crazy! And somewhat stupid.

Swampert Adamant @Muscle Band
Torrent
- Ice Punch
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake

Swampert is a physical attacker, so a modest nature just sucks. Add Ice Punch and then the moveset will work.

Torterra Adamant @Leftovers (I'm including it anyway :P)
Overgrow
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Wood Hammer
- Synthesis
Wood hammer and synthesis is a good combo for in-game. SR is pretty useless.
Whiscash (Quirky) @Life Orb
Oblivious
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Surf
- Ice Beam
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Fine, I guess, but you have too many ground types on this team.

Scizor Jolly @Life orb
Technitian
- Bullet Punch
- Swords Dance
- Roost
- Brick Break

Bullet Punch for priority, Swords Dance for power, Technitian for power-up of bullet punch. Brick Break for coverage, roost for healing.

Claydol Bold @Light Clay
Levitate
- Ice Beam
- Reflect
- Explosion
- Light Screen

Screens to protect those that follow, then explosion to take out the lead pokemon from your opponent. Ice Beam for a standard attack. This Pokemon should be on the frontline of your team.

Staraptor Jolly @Not a Quick Claw, it's based on luck, therefore unreliable.
Intimidate
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Return
- U-turn
Brave Bird is a very powerful STAB move, so replace Endevor.
Sorry if I did anything wrong. Like I said, first time and such.
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This team is so-so, with way too many Ground Types. You have three pokemon that are weak to grass. An empoleon with Grass Knot and Ice Beam could kill this entire team. Changes/Comments in Bold.
 
pretty much agree with what shide is saying. one thing though i personally think you can get away with no leftovers- ive beaten teams of my mates who check IVs and use leftovers (neither of which I do) and usually beat them. but that does depend heavily on the right moves, the element of surprise, and a bit of luck- if you can get leftovers theyre great.
 
^ True, Leftovers aren't necessary, but they are useful. You can't have the right moves and Pokemon if four of your team members are Ground based, and also four physical sweepers. The team needs more type variety and more special moves.
 
I have to commend you for not using ubers and leftovers. Its a rare choice be one I would take pride in if I were you.

(sry not much of a team rater but wanted to say this.)
 
Wings For Wingless said:
Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes! I personally think a battle should be won with skill from properly training a Pokemon team... not capturing the nearest uber and letting its stats do the rest.
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Firstly, stop spamming. Secondly, your an idiot if you think Uber Battles don't take skill and properly training your Pokemon.

Anyway. Eon Master gave a good rate. Just use Choice Band on the Staraptor he gave.

Also, use Leftovers. Berries aren't as necessary, but helpful.
 
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