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Imma' gettin ma team rated :3

RoxburyGuy58

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Alright, this is a single battle team consisting of three Pokemon. Salamence has two astericks next to its name because it is not made yet, IT IS CURRENTLY JUST AN IDEA. With that said, here it is:

Salamence ** Role: Physical Sweeper
Item: Choice Band
Nature: Adamant/Naughty
Moves:
-Outrage
-Earthquake
-Fire Fang/Fire Blast
-Aqua Tail/Aerial Ace
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP or 6 Sp.Atk (depends on nature)


Cresselia Role: Endurance Fighter/Special Attacker
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Timid
Moves:
-Charge Beam
-Moonlight
-Calm Mind
-Psychic
EVs: 96 HP, 252 Sp.Atk, 160 Speed


Umbreon Role: Support
Item: Sitrus Berry
Nature: Careful
Moves:
-Payback
-Taunt
-Toxic
-Wish
EVs: 252 HP, 92 Sp.Def, 164 Speed


First off, with Salamence, I wasn't sure whether to use an Adamant nature + Fire Fang to save his defenses, or Naughty + Fire Blast to make use of his also stellar Special Attack. People tell me Aqua Tail is a good choice, but I though Aerial Ace would make a nice secondary STAB, so I'm not sure which one to go for. Any input is appreciated.

Stuff I already know is wrong with my team
-It's more specially defensive than it is physically defensive (I don't think that's too much of a problem, because at least 2 of these Pokemon also have pretty good physical defense).
-2 of them are weak against Bug (specifically Scizor), but Salamence should be able to fix that.
-The fact that my Umbreon has a Sitrus Berry instead of the Leftovers. Cresselia needed them more, and the Sitrus Berry works surprisingly well, but I don't have too much confidence in it for the long run.

If I replace Cresselia, Umbreon can get the Leftovers, I can eliminate a little bit of the Bug weakness, and get someting else good to put in her place. But I'm not sure if replacing her is a good idea, because the Calm Mind+Charge Beam set-up works REALLY well. So, how should I raise my Salamence? If I should replace somebody, who, and with what? Generally, how does this team look RIGHT NOW? Those are my 3 big questions. Please critique :)
 

RoxburyGuy58

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I'm not too worried about Heracross as much as I am Scizor. Maybe a Choice Scarf Heracross could outspeed Salamence, but opting for the speedy choice item means it has to sacrafice an extra attack boost. And if it has a Choice Band instead, Salamence can outspeed it and kill it no problem.

Now, an Adamant Scizor with Bullet Punch and U-turn that resists Toxic could be a little scary :(
 

RoxburyGuy58

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Maybe things would go a little more smoothly if I replaced Umbreon with this set I found on Smogon:

REGISTEEL Role: Support
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Careful (lucky me, I just happend to have a carfule Registeel :))
Moves:
-Stealth Rock
-Thunder Wave
-Ice Punch
-Explosion
Evs: 252 HP, 24 Atk, 80 Def, 152 SpD

It not only cripples things to help Salamence set up, but when coupled with Cresselia, those two resist every attacking type in the game (I think). But seriously, I really need some honest critiqueing. Replacing Umbreon with this set, does this team even look good? Is it worth working on? I NEEDZ HELP
 

Wave⁂

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EVERYTHING is weak to Weavile if it has multiple items and 8 attacks.

Seriously, GTFO, troll.
 

Wave⁂

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Nuh uh, Weavile is Modest 252 SpAtk, has Quick Claw, and has HP Fire.
 

supermarth64

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I already did the calcs, it can't OHKO without a Specs.

You'd have to predict a switch-in and hope that QC goes off.
 

Wave⁂

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Oh no. You no longer respect my opinion. What ever shall I do. Woe is me. Woe, I say. Woe.
 
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