Charizard_Propaganda
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Sand + Zard Y is a common core. But I wanted to try Zard X with sand to surprise my opponents. Turns out Zard X + Sand isn't exactly a rare core as I thought it would be. But it's not common nowadays either.
Team:
I'm currently at 112 on the ladder. I wanted to move up more on the ladder but it seems like nobody plays gen 6 nowadays. It took me 2 days to find 30 matches. But I will try to play more. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions about the team then please let me know.
Team:
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Iron Head
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
Spikers + Wall. Whirlwind ensures that it won't be a set-up fodder
2) Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Roost
My Keldeo + Rotom Wash Check and a defogger. Although, I have found out that it loses to most of the rocker 1v1 and gets pursuit trapped easily. I have put Psyshock to hit Chansey but I think Hidden Power Fighting would've been better
3) Serperior @ Miracle Seed
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 1 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 SpD
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Ground]
- Dragon Pulse
- Glare
Serperior has one job. Invite Heatran and smash it HP Ground. Everybody expects HP Fire on Serperior . So they send out Heatran instead of Ferro or Scizor. Glare is helpful for paralyzing Talonflame on switch
4) Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 80 Def / 180 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Ice Beam
I've put Ice Beam to catch Lando on switch. Tyranitar is trying to fit way too many roles here. It's a Zard Y + Lati@s check and a rocker. It gets it's job done though. Chople Berry to ensure Zard Y/Mega Zam don't do much damage if a Focus Blast lands
5) Excadrill @ Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
Wanted to put SD but then replaced it with Rock Slide. Can't count how many Talonflames I have killed with this. Air Balloon gives a edge against Drill vs Drill matchup
6) Charizard-Mega-X @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
You expect Zard Y in the team and bam! It's X and got a boost up! I didn't put EQ because Serperior lures in and kills Heatran. Dragon Claw is helpful for beating Garchomp and Lati twins. It can also kill Keldeo after a DD boost and spikes chip
ReplayAbility: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Iron Head
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
Spikers + Wall. Whirlwind ensures that it won't be a set-up fodder
2) Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Defog
- Roost
My Keldeo + Rotom Wash Check and a defogger. Although, I have found out that it loses to most of the rocker 1v1 and gets pursuit trapped easily. I have put Psyshock to hit Chansey but I think Hidden Power Fighting would've been better
3) Serperior @ Miracle Seed
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 1 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 SpD
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Ground]
- Dragon Pulse
- Glare
Serperior has one job. Invite Heatran and smash it HP Ground. Everybody expects HP Fire on Serperior . So they send out Heatran instead of Ferro or Scizor. Glare is helpful for paralyzing Talonflame on switch
4) Tyranitar @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 248 HP / 80 Def / 180 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Pursuit
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Ice Beam
I've put Ice Beam to catch Lando on switch. Tyranitar is trying to fit way too many roles here. It's a Zard Y + Lati@s check and a rocker. It gets it's job done though. Chople Berry to ensure Zard Y/Mega Zam don't do much damage if a Focus Blast lands
5) Excadrill @ Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Rapid Spin
Wanted to put SD but then replaced it with Rock Slide. Can't count how many Talonflames I have killed with this. Air Balloon gives a edge against Drill vs Drill matchup
6) Charizard-Mega-X @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Dragon Claw
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
You expect Zard Y in the team and bam! It's X and got a boost up! I didn't put EQ because Serperior lures in and kills Heatran. Dragon Claw is helpful for beating Garchomp and Lati twins. It can also kill Keldeo after a DD boost and spikes chip
I'm currently at 112 on the ladder. I wanted to move up more on the ladder but it seems like nobody plays gen 6 nowadays. It took me 2 days to find 30 matches. But I will try to play more. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions about the team then please let me know.