[End of Ep 15 Squad] Am I ready for the upcoming threats ?

[Drayker]

Hi everyone ! With episode 16 around the corner, I've recently started to prepare my team to be able to face whatever Ame throws at us this time. I'd definetely need a bit of help with some moves and held items, and I'm not entirely sure I have the right Pokemons to counter the upcoming gym leaders.

Here is my squad (8 'mons, 2 in rotation) :

Greninja lv 75 @ Mystic Water (?) © Protean

Timid - 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Surf

- Dark Pulse

- Extrasensory

- ?

Malamar lv 75 @ Scope Lens © Contrary

Adamant - 252 Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Night Slash

- Psycho Cut

- Superpower

- Light Screen (?)

Archeops lv 75 © Defeatist

Jolly- 252 Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Dragon Claw

- Acrobatics

- U-Turn

- Rock Slide

Magnezone lv 75 @ ? © Analytic

Quiet - 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Defense, 6 HP

- Discharge

- Flash Cannon

- Metal Sound (?)

- Charge Beam (?)

Galvantula lv 75 @ Silver Powder (?) © Swarm

Timid- 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Discharge

- Bug Buzz

- Thunder Wave

- Sticky Web

Toxicroak lv 75 @ Black Sludge © Dry Skin

Adamant - 252 Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Sucker Punch

- Poison Jab

- Brick Break

- Flatter (?)

Mamoswine lv 75 @ Earth Plate (?) © Thick Fat

Adamant - 252 Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Ice Fang

- Earthquake

- Rock Tomb

- Strength

Dragalge lv 75 @ ? © Adaptability

Modest- 252 Atk, 252 HP, 6 Sp.Def

- Dragon Pulse

- Surf

- Sludge Wave

- Shadow Ball

As you can see, there are several questions marks left and I'm not sure I will be able to cover everything with these guys. What do you think ?

[Hect]

Well, yes. You are probably ready. My team doesn't have half as much coverage and raw strength as yours. Pretty sure that you'll be fine!

Edited August 11, 2016 by Lagspike

[Taska]

As long as there are no strong ground types, I think you'll be fine.

You will probably need a good fire type like Ninetales, Arcanine, Typhlosion, Darmanitan, etc. for Titania since you really don't have much for any strong steel types.

I also recommend a good grass type, like Meganium, Lilligant, Victreebel, Jumpluff, Exeggutor, etc. for Amaria, since she's probably going to have a Mega Swampert with a rain team and you have no grass types.

It seems your team has no tank or staller, so I recommend going with Meganium, since it is an amazing wall with Lefties or Big Root, Leech Seed, and PoisonPowder.

[Azodian]

I pretty sure Hardy is on the short list for next episode, you might want to pick up some Air Balloons for that.

[Drayker]

Thanks for your answers ! They've been pretty useful. Air Ballons are pretty handy indeed, I'll buy some.

I'm thinking of adding these two mons to the roster :

Ludicolo lv 75 @ Mystic Water (?) © Swift Swim

Timid - 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Surf

- Energy Ball

- Rain Dance

- ?

Delphox lv 75 @ ? © Blaze

Timid - 252 Sp.Atk, 252 Speed, 6 HP

- Flamethrower

- Psychic

- Shadow Ball

- ?

Venusaur lv 75 @ Big Root © Chlorophyll

Calm - 252 Sp.Atk, 252 HP, 6 Sp.Def

- Leech Seed

- Poison Powder

- Synthesis

- Petal Dance (?)

I'm not a huge fan of Meganium since Venusaur has fewer weaknesses overall, and does as well in the sun. I've also thought of Ludicolo to counter Amaria if she has a rain team.

What do you think ?

Edited August 12, 2016 by Drayker

[Oxygen9]

There's a chance of Amaria having a Mega Slowbro or Mega Swampert (or Blastoise but...meh). Mega Swampert is especially scary; it's bulky, monstrously strong, and in the rain could outspeed and destroy your entire team (depending on its nature and evs). You should strongly consider adding a grass type, a wall, or something to disrupt the rain.