While I'm not a competitive battler, I always try to make sure that my pokémon are balanced in terms of stats, moves, types, etc. so that I'm always prepared in case I'm ever stuck battling a hardcore gamer with an OP team. Though I'm not going to post my current team since it's technically my in-game team as well & I want to respect the rules, I'm trying to work on a few of my high-leveled pokémon from Black 2 that I'm considering for my temporary competitive team for my X game once Pokémon Bank is released. Right now, I'm currently trying to work on their movepools & I was hoping to get a few comments (though please don't make suggestion of having my pokémon with different natures. Though they may not all beneficial, I worked hard on raising these pokémon & I don't want to throw my training away just to catch new ones with better abilities):
Charizard @Charizardite X/Charizardite Y
Male, Lv. 80, Hardy
Blaze (Tough Claws/Drought)
- Flamethrower/Fire Blast (already PPMax'd)
- Dragon Claw
- Solar Beam
- Earthquake/ Flame Charge/ Thunderpunch/Flare Blitz/ Rock Slide
NOTE: My main goal is to get both mega stones for Charizard, so I'm trying to create a movepool that will work with both of its mega evolved forms
Forretress @Leftovers
Male, lv. 40, Bold or Relaxed (forgot nature)
Sturdy
- Explosion
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes/Stealth Rock
- Infestation
I'm thinking of teaching Forretress Infestation as a surprise move when battling pokémon like Mega Gardevoir, especially in Double Battles
Conkeldurr @Life Orb
Male, Lv. 80, Adamant
Iron Fist
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Stone Edge
- Poison Jab/Power-Up Punch
While Poison Jab would give Conkeldurr coverage against Fairy types, I was thinking Power-Up punch would be the perfect move to go with its Iron Fist ability if it works with this move
Sylveon @none
Male, lv. 80, Hardy
Cute Charm
- Trump Card
- Moonblast
- Dazzling Gleam/Iron Tail
- Misty Terrain/Calm Mind/Skill Swap
Before Sylveon was even first revealed, I knew they'd introduce a new eeveelution after seeing Virgil in the anime, so I caught an Eevee in Black 2 partly because I wanted to evolve it in the next game. Anyway, I'm still new on Fairy types, so I'm not sure if this movepool would technically be the best
Altaria @ Dragon Fang/None
Female, Lv. 80, Rash
Cloud Nine
- Dragon Pulse
- Fly
-Dragon Dance/Draco Meteor
- Dazzling Gleam/Steel Wing/Sing
Though Altaria's nature is Rash, it also has a good ATK stat too, so I was trying to get a good blend of Physical and Special Attacks
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Male, lv. 42, Jolly
Technician
- Bulk Up/Work Up/Swords Dance/Spore/Shell Smash
- Protect/Detect/King's Shield
- Spikes/Toxic Spikes/Stealth Rock/Sticky Web
- Psycho Cut/Rough Play/Poison Tail/Power-Up Punch
While most people suggest using Smeargle for a shield or inflicting field moves, I want to teach it a few attacks to defend itself in battle since not utilizing its Technician ability seems kind of like a waste. Also, I know that King's Shield won't protect Smeargle from status moves, but its added effect of reducing an opponent's Attack stat when being hit by physical moves is worth it
Typhlosion @ Leftovers
Male, lv. 41, Hardy
Blaze
-Blast Burn
- Heat Wave
- Focus Blast
- Earthquake
Though it may not be my strongest pokémon, Typhlosion was a real sweeper in my HeartGold game and has gone through a number of my opponents with hardly any difficulty. I know that most people shun moves like Blast Burn or Hyper Beam, but I added it to give Typhlosion something different than the same Eruption strategy, while Focus Blast & Earthquake are to give it coverage against other types (though I'm trying to replace Earthquake with a special attack)
Samurott @ Mystic Water
Male, lv. 81, Naughty
Torrent
-Razor Shell
-Mega Horn
-Ice Beam
-Dragon Tail/Gen VI move
While Samurott has a good Sp. ATK stat, it's physical ATK is stronger due to its Naughty nature, so I've been trying to think of a movepool that works to its strengths. For its last move, I taught it Dragon Tail as coverage over Dragon types, but I'm waiting to see what Gen VI moves it can learn unless there's something else I should reconsider
Leavanny @ Insect Plate
Male, lv. 82, Docile
Swarm
Leaf Blade
X-Scissor/ Fell Stinger
Shadow Claw/Fell Stinger
Electroweb
After learning that Leavanny can learn Fell Stinger, I'm really considering using it due to its added effect of drastically boosting ATK stat, so I'd have no need to use Swords Dance anyway. While most people would say to take out Electroweb, I was thinking of keeping it because it'd serve as coverage against Flying types and, since it's already fully evolved, I can't re-teach it Sticky Web
Charizard @Charizardite X/Charizardite Y
Male, Lv. 80, Hardy
Blaze (Tough Claws/Drought)
- Flamethrower/Fire Blast (already PPMax'd)
- Dragon Claw
- Solar Beam
- Earthquake/ Flame Charge/ Thunderpunch/Flare Blitz/ Rock Slide
NOTE: My main goal is to get both mega stones for Charizard, so I'm trying to create a movepool that will work with both of its mega evolved forms
Forretress @Leftovers
Male, lv. 40, Bold or Relaxed (forgot nature)
Sturdy
- Explosion
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes/Stealth Rock
- Infestation
I'm thinking of teaching Forretress Infestation as a surprise move when battling pokémon like Mega Gardevoir, especially in Double Battles
Conkeldurr @Life Orb
Male, Lv. 80, Adamant
Iron Fist
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Stone Edge
- Poison Jab/Power-Up Punch
While Poison Jab would give Conkeldurr coverage against Fairy types, I was thinking Power-Up punch would be the perfect move to go with its Iron Fist ability if it works with this move
Sylveon @none
Male, lv. 80, Hardy
Cute Charm
- Trump Card
- Moonblast
- Dazzling Gleam/Iron Tail
- Misty Terrain/Calm Mind/Skill Swap
Before Sylveon was even first revealed, I knew they'd introduce a new eeveelution after seeing Virgil in the anime, so I caught an Eevee in Black 2 partly because I wanted to evolve it in the next game. Anyway, I'm still new on Fairy types, so I'm not sure if this movepool would technically be the best
Altaria @ Dragon Fang/None
Female, Lv. 80, Rash
Cloud Nine
- Dragon Pulse
- Fly
-Dragon Dance/Draco Meteor
- Dazzling Gleam/Steel Wing/Sing
Though Altaria's nature is Rash, it also has a good ATK stat too, so I was trying to get a good blend of Physical and Special Attacks
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Male, lv. 42, Jolly
Technician
- Bulk Up/Work Up/Swords Dance/Spore/Shell Smash
- Protect/Detect/King's Shield
- Spikes/Toxic Spikes/Stealth Rock/Sticky Web
- Psycho Cut/Rough Play/Poison Tail/Power-Up Punch
While most people suggest using Smeargle for a shield or inflicting field moves, I want to teach it a few attacks to defend itself in battle since not utilizing its Technician ability seems kind of like a waste. Also, I know that King's Shield won't protect Smeargle from status moves, but its added effect of reducing an opponent's Attack stat when being hit by physical moves is worth it
Typhlosion @ Leftovers
Male, lv. 41, Hardy
Blaze
-Blast Burn
- Heat Wave
- Focus Blast
- Earthquake
Though it may not be my strongest pokémon, Typhlosion was a real sweeper in my HeartGold game and has gone through a number of my opponents with hardly any difficulty. I know that most people shun moves like Blast Burn or Hyper Beam, but I added it to give Typhlosion something different than the same Eruption strategy, while Focus Blast & Earthquake are to give it coverage against other types (though I'm trying to replace Earthquake with a special attack)
Samurott @ Mystic Water
Male, lv. 81, Naughty
Torrent
-Razor Shell
-Mega Horn
-Ice Beam
-Dragon Tail/Gen VI move
While Samurott has a good Sp. ATK stat, it's physical ATK is stronger due to its Naughty nature, so I've been trying to think of a movepool that works to its strengths. For its last move, I taught it Dragon Tail as coverage over Dragon types, but I'm waiting to see what Gen VI moves it can learn unless there's something else I should reconsider
Leavanny @ Insect Plate
Male, lv. 82, Docile
Swarm
Leaf Blade
X-Scissor/ Fell Stinger
Shadow Claw/Fell Stinger
Electroweb
After learning that Leavanny can learn Fell Stinger, I'm really considering using it due to its added effect of drastically boosting ATK stat, so I'd have no need to use Swords Dance anyway. While most people would say to take out Electroweb, I was thinking of keeping it because it'd serve as coverage against Flying types and, since it's already fully evolved, I can't re-teach it Sticky Web
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