[RMT]Simple, yet surprising in some ways xD

Eon80


I really don't know much about 5th gen, so I'm just going to concentrate on Deox and Espeon.

Deoxys- Not much to say here. Except for the fact that Extremespeed is being used. Deoxys-S outspeeds every pokemon out there, so there really is no need for it.
Sure there are other priority users, but, personally, I'd be willing to take the risk. Maybe go along the lines of Psycho Boost?

Espeon- Dual screens is always difficult to deal with. I approve.
However, as a whimsical thought, have you considered giving Espeon Baton Pass instead of Psychic? You could set up using Calm Mind, then BP into what will be an unstoppable Special machine. Just a thought. This thing'll be a pain in the ass either way.

I personally am not a big fan of Deoxys-S as a lead, but it can do the job well if you just want to set up entry hazards and stuff. Leftovers is surely wasted on it though as it isn't bulky enough, maybe a focus sash would be better? As RazeHell suggested, ExtremeSpeed really isn't that necessary on it as you'll outspeed everything anyway, I think superpower's quite effective on it actually. Then I'd put a more standard 252Atk/252Spe/4HP, Adamant, setup on it just so you can get in entry hazards as well as a good strong hit from superpower - or some other physical attack.


Espeon - yeah this guys terrifying I wouldn't change it at all.


I think this is one of the few sets for Zoroark I actually like, given that the screens will be up and you can get an almost free NP. Running the max speed set is definitely the best option and life orb ensures it still hits very hard even with neutral nature - I like it a lot.


For Dragonite I guess you chose that speed specifically, otherwise just make it max HP. Outrage wouldn't be the worst idea in the world but dragon claw is good, and I hate being confused. Roost's cool, but maybe Wish wouldn't be too bad - just an idea.


Terakion looks great.


Chandelure isn't too bad, though I don't find it much of a threat without shadow tag anymore. You definitely need a grass move somewhere though.


I might consider changing the lead myself and switching chandelure for contrary serperior. But this team looks good to me.

I'm touched that you want my input. <3

Deoxys-S
I have to say, I hate leading with this thing. But then again I've only used it once so when I did it probably wasn't to it's full potential. Personally I don't think it's bulky enough to use Leftovers, perhaps try Light Clay in order to enhance the duration of LS and Reflect. I'd also concentrate the EVS more. If it's a more defensive set then concentrate them where appropriate. The spread just seems a little all over the place. Having is specialise in a specific stat would probably be more suitable.
I also agree with the addition of Extreme Speed. It has the highest base Speed stat of all Pokémon with the addition 56 EVs, it won't be outsped unless by priory moves (i.e. Fake Out or Anything with Prankster - the Kami Trio (more so Thundurus and Landorus) are become popular leads). Other than that, it's fine. ^____^

Espeon
This thing is beastly. Keep it as it is, soldier.

Zoroark
I can kinda see what you're trying to do here, but I'm confused a little... Are you trying to palm it off to make it look like a Chandelure? Either way the move set is pretty good. Why not replace Dark Pulse with Night Daze, more STAB with a higher bp. Unless of course you're trying to fake out your opponent into thinking their battling a Chandelure. Be careful of SR though as it can reveal it by the amount of damage it takes, as often is the case of you allow them to set them up. Perhaps then it would be worth adding Taunt to your Deoxys-S?

Salamence
Isn't this thing an uber now? Anyway, a pretty bulky special defender. Perfect with it's Intimidate ability. Can't really fault it.

Terakion
Bulky as *bleep*. I love using this thing when I have the chance. I use the same set myself but I usually don Sacred Sword rather than Close Combat so it can retain it's bulkiness.

Chandelure
Not a huge fan of this Pokémon as it can be taken down easily with it's low Base Speed and Defense but if you're trying to fake out with Zoroark it's an essential 'Mon to have. EV spread and Moveset is typical and therefore predictable. Can't really comment having rarely used it myself other than for experimentation.

So it seems most of you feel that Deo-S needs a different attack and a more offensive EV Spread. Guess I'll try that out today to see if it works.

Team Hydro Aura I've used that before, but I'm without a Grass attack if I do that.

DannyB01 this Salamence is meant to take some hits so Outrage is counterproductive. Getting locked into a move is just begging some Steel type to come in on it. And Roost works better with this set to provide instant recovery. I've tried Serperior with this team, and it doesn't work well for this team tbh.

Splitr I'm touched you remember my Salamence set from Gen 4 xD I kinda need a spinblocker in that last spot so enter Chandelure...

Dragoon actually, Espy's usually in my 6th slot, but I just put its description 2nd so all the mentions of Dual Screens wouldn't seem out of place. And Mence isn't Uber yet. Too much weather for it to be Uber.

Jeevs Espy isn't really meant to sweep and I usually let it go down before I send in my last Poke. Mence can't have Outrage with Moxie. And I kinda prefer the reliability of Rock Slide. Just my own preference there.

Fair enough, practise makes perfect!

Deoxys-S: Well personally I'm not a big fan of it, but it does get the job done although Sableye stops it cold with priority taunt, I assume Espeon can handle tht well though. I would change Extremespeed for Superpower though to take some leads down if it can, mainly T-tar.

Espeon: Standard screen set I presume. I dnt know much about espeon as a dual sceener as mine is a sweeper lol.


Zoroark: Looks great, but I would run Focus Blast over Extransensory to get perfect coverage and get the uper hand on those rock types mainly T-tar again.

Salamence: Just whoa didn't see that coming lol xD

Terakion: This set looks familiar lol well I would run EQ over X-Scissor for the QuakeEdge type of covergae, but I see why you would stick to X-Scissor.

Chandelure: I'm not sure how effective Sub is on it, but you might want to consider changing it to Psychic for Conk or HP Ice for more coverage especially those annoying Dragons.

All in all a solid team, but I would suggest adding Conk to your team as it is a solid pokemon and counter to many pokemon including Exca like lamp mentioned.

I would recommend a Bulk Up set with some EVs invested for def.

Conk@ leftovers
Adamant
248 HP/252 Atk/ 8 Spe
~ Bulk Up
~ Drain Punch
~ Payback
~ Mach Punch/ Stone Edge

I'd run Mach Punch since your team lacks priority and the extra 4 EVs in Spe lets you outspeed other Conks, but personally I run a Max SpD Conk an it is very effevtive, but I dnt know if you would consider it lol.