There's probably a dozen of these topics on the site, but I thought I'd make my own and share one of my teams that I drafted up. I love the concept of mastering a single Pokemon type and developing a strategy around that specific type. After completing Episode 18 (so good) I thought I'd start making some ideas for Post-Game Gym Leader rematches. So far I've made Bug, Dark and Dragon teams (I'm going by alphabetical order) but I'm really proud of the Electric team I came up with. Granted, it won't be very good online but oh well. It's not like it'll ever see online play.
I designed the Electric team to be played on Julia's home-turf, the Electric Terrain but I think it's fine outside of that on a normal field. It's a Mono-Electric VoltTurn team that has a couple of field setups. I didn't use any of the legendaries (i.e Tapu Koko) as a bit of a personal preference as well as an additional challenge. So again, it won't be that good in the online meta.
So, without further ado, here's the team:
Alolan Golem
Nature: Jolly
Item: Custap Berry
IV's: 252 Attack, 4 Defense, 252 Special Defense
Moves: Earthquake, Explosion, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock
Alolan Golem is one of three Electric type Pokemon that can learn Stealth Rock (the other two being Stunfisk and Alolan Raichu). Originally I had Magnezone instead, but Alolan Golem traps Steel Pokemon as well along with having access to field setups, so that's why I went with it over Magnezone. I maxed out it's Special Defense so it at least has a chance of surviving a special attack to set up Stealth Rocks. The Custap Berry also lets it use a +1 priority Explosion when it's HP gets low. This was the main concern I had around the team, but I think I did ok.
Galvantula
Nature: Timid
Item: Focus Sash
IV's: 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, 4 Special Defense
Moves: Sticky Web, Volt Switch, Giga Drain, Bug Buzz
Galvantula is the only Electric type Pokemon that learns Sticky Web, and Sticky Web kind of speaks for itself. It's really good at providing future support to the team, and when it's set Galvantula can Volt Switch away until it's needed again.
Rotom (Wash Forme)
Nature: Bold
Item: Leftovers
IV's: 252 HP, 200 Defense, 56 Speed
Moves: Volt Switch, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split
Wash Rotom is OU for a reason. It's a powerful staller that provides good support to any team. Pain Split also gives it a reliable source of healing. Not much to say about Wash Rotom that hasn't already been said honestly.
Electivire
Nature: Naive
Item: Choice Scarf
IV's: 8 Attack, 248 Special Attack, 252 Speed
Moves: Volt Switch, Flamethrower, Ice Punch, Earthquake
I decided to use Electivire as a mixed attack after realising that the rest of my sweepers were Special Attacks. A mix of physical and special attacks gives Electivire a bit more coverage while also having a strong Volt Switch. The Choice Scarf could be replaced with something else, but not sure as to what yet.
Alolan Raichu
Nature: Modest
Item: Aloraichium Z
IV's: 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, 4 Special Defense
Moves: Thunderbolt, Psychic, Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam
Alolan Raichu is a good way to finish off the opposing team with decent coverage. I decided to put the Aloraichium Z as the item, but Choice Specs work just as good if not better.
Manectric
Nature: Modest
Item: Manectite
IV's: 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, 4 Defense
Moves: Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, Overheat, Hidden Power (Ice)
I originally had Ampharos as the Mega Pokemon, but Manectric seems to be the better choice for VoltTurn. It's high Special Attack allows it to take down an opposing Pokemon and then switch into another Pokemon if needed. Switching after using Overheat is always fun.
There's probably a lot I could change with this team (especially if I allowed myself to include Tapu Koko and other legendaries) but I think the team has turned out ok for what it's worth. I know that Julia's ace is her Electrode, but I couldn't find anywhere to put it in this team so I opted to leave it out. Anyway, thank you for taking the time to look at my idea. I'd love to hear about any changes you'd make, or any ideas for Post-Game Gym Leader battles you have.
Thanks again
(My favorite type is Water, so I'm really excited about making that team.)