O D I N ' s RMT: Thread. Updated first post as of 8/28/07

[O D I N]

This, is my current team, as of 8/23/07.

EDIT: Team Redux as of 8/27/08


I've renamed my team, to reflect those of a representive of someone/something in Norse mythology. :looks at username: You get the idea.

Ninjask: Valkyrie
(Valkyries were Odin's 'messengers', looking for warriors to fight in the battle of Ragnarok)
Nature: Jolly
EV: 252 Speed, 252 Attack, 6 hp
Item: Leftovers/Berry perhaps?
---
Substitute
SwordsDance
X-Scissor
BatonPass

~~

Salamence: Nidhogg
(Name is in refrence to the dragon that eats the roots of Yggdrasil(?) in Norse mythology)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Shell Bell
---
Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Dragon Dance
Brick Break

~~

Cresselia: Freyja
(Norse goddess of fertility. She's the only other female on my team, and it's a cool name)
Nature: Bold
EV: 252 HP, 129 Def, 129 Sp. Def
Item: Leftovers (something else, if Ninjask has Leftovers?)
---
Moonlight
Ice Beam
Psychic
Calm Mind

~~

Electivire: Mjolnir
(The legendary Hammer of Thor)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att , 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Expert Belt
---
Thunder Punch
Ice Punch
EarthQuake
Crosschop

~~

Gengar: Loki
(Norse god of mischief)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Focus Sash/Wide Lens (situation depending)
---
Hypnosis
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Thunderbolt

~~

Magmortar: Surtr
(A fire giant in Norse mythology, involved in Ragnarok)
Nature: Modest
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6Hp
Item: Life Orb
---
Flamethrower
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast

~~~~~~~

And that's my team. I still have that "mess with you" Zapdos, if anyone still wants to see it.

Zapdos: Thor
(Son of Odin)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp.Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Kings Rock (for U-turn flinching)
---
Thunderwave
Whirlwind
Tunderbolt
U-turn

~~

"Retiree"

Rhyperior: Heimdall
(The guardian of the gates to Asgard)
Nature: Relaxed
EV: 252 Hp, 129 Att, 129 Def
Item: Leftovers
---
Earthquake
Avalanche
Stone Edge
Megahorn

~~~~~~~

Other options I'm considering:
Jolteon
@Timid
252 Speed, 252 Sp.Att, 6 Hp
Substitute
Agility
ThunderBolt
BatonPass

~~

Gyrados: KingsRock/Flinch item
@Adamant
252 Speed, 252 Att, 6 Hp
Waterfall
Ice Fang
Dragon Dance
Earthquake

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And that's all.

EDIT: Looking at a Swampert possibility as well. Need a few more suggestions on a Moveset.

Rates, and critiques/help please.

 

[shadydentist]

Give cressellia leftovers if shes going to talk.

 

[O D I N]

Give cressellia leftovers if shes going to talk.

Do you mean, "Tank"?

Rhyperior already has leftovers. :-? What should I give him instead?

 

[H@wK]

Since no one is around...

This, is my current team, as of 8/23/07.

I've renamed my team, to reflect those of a representive of someone/something in Norse mythology. :looks at username: You get the idea.

Salamence: Nidhogg
(Name is in refrence to the dragon that eats the roots of Yggdrasil(?) in Norse mythology)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Atm, Kings Rock. In the future, I'm thinking Life Orb
---
Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Dragon Dance
Brick Break

Good. Nice type coverage.
~~

Cresselia: Freyja
(Norse goddess of fertility. She's the only female on my team, and it's a cool name)
Nature: Bold
EV: 252 HP, 129 Def, 129 Sp. Def
Item: Shell Bell (not sure what else I can give her)
---
Moonlight
Ice Beam
Psychic
Calm Mind

Good. Lefties, so she can recover each turn.
~~

Electivire: Mjolnir
(The legendary Hammer of Thor)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att , 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Expert Belt
---
Thunder Punch
Ice Punch
EarthQuake
Crosschop

Good.
~~

Rhyperior: Heimdall
(The guardian of the gates to Asgard)
Nature: Relaxed
EV: 252 Hp, 129 Att, 129 Def
Item: Leftovers
---
Earthquake
Avalanche
Stone Edge
Megahorn

Good. You can use Choice Band on this one, so you can give Freyja Lefties.
~~

Gengar: Loki
(Norse god of mischief)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: None at this time
---
Hypnosis
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Thunderbolt

Good. I like this set. Since it's Timid, you can give him Wide Lens, abuse Hypnosis, and you may consider Focus Blast over Energy Ball (optional).
~~

Magmortar: Surtr
(A fire giant in Norse mythology, involved in Ragnarok)
Nature: Modest
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6Hp
Item: None at this time
---
Flamethrower
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast

Good. This one should hold Life Orb.
~~~~~~~

And that's my team. I still have that "mess with you" Zapdos, if anyone still wants to see it.

Zapdos: Thor
(Son of Odin)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp.Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Kings Rock (for U-turn flinching)
---
Thunderwave
Whirlwind
Tunderbolt
U-turn

Good.
~~~~~~~

And that's all.

Rates, and critiques/help please.

That's all I got to say. Ice can give problems to your Perior and Mence, while a good ScarfChomp will quake your Mortar and Vire. But with your wall I wouldn't worry much. Nice team Odin, 9/10.

 

[O D I N]

Thanks H@wk.

Question on some of these items:

Wide Lens: Where can I get it? Gamefaqs isn't helping. > >

Should I keep Kings rock on Salamence?

Life orb to Magmortar isn't a bad idea.

Choice band is a battle tower item, yes?

About EnergyBall on Gengar; Someone said I had a Swampert problem, and should give Gengar EnergyBall to cover it.

I think the only thing my team is lacking, is some sort of water move. :shrug:

But most stuff weak to water (except fire) is weak to something else.

Anything else? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[H@wK]

Wide Lens - I believe it's a prize on the Game Corner for a mere 1000 coins. Let me know if I'm wrong.

King's Rock on Salamence is ok. Since your Mence is the sweeper type, you may consider Shell Bell.

Choice Band is a Battle Tower item, yes. I have an extra one (from Emerald lol) if you want I can give it to you if you don't have enough points.

Focus Blast was an option, but Energy Ball work wonders againts Pert/Perior.

I can suggest training a Gyarados, since you have an Electivire in your team, when you think Gyara is being threatened by a Bolt, switch Vire in. Gyarados is one of my favorites Pokes, and I think one of the best water Pokes :D

 

[O D I N]

Wide Lens - I believe it's a prize on the Game Corner for a mere 1000 coins. Let me know if I'm wrong.

King's Rock on Salamence is ok. Since your Mence is the sweeper type, you may consider Shell Bell.

Choice Band is a Battle Tower item, yes. I have an extra one (from Emerald lol) if you want I can give it to you if you don't have enough points.

Focus Blast was an option, but Energy Ball work wonders againts Pert/Perior.

I can suggest training a Gyarados, since you have an Electivire in your team, when you think Gyara is being threatened by a Bolt, switch Vire in. Gyarados is one of my favorites Pokes, and I think one of the best water Pokes :D

My buddy gave me a Feraligatr with DragonDance, Earthquake, Waterfall, and Ice Fang. It wasn't bad.

Gyarados is a physical sweeper?

I'll let you know about the choice band. That'd probably be really helpful. Feel free to PM for a FC, and we can arrange a time or something.

I'll check on the Wide Lens now.

 

[H@wK]

Oh, Feraligatr is pretty good. But remember Gyara can Intimidate.

Gyarados Adamant @ Muscle Band ( I used this cause didn't have anything else at hand)
252 att 252 sp 6 hp
EQ
Aqua Tail
Ice Fang
Dragon Dance

 

[O D I N]

Oh, Feraligatr is pretty good. But remember Gyara can Intimidate.

Gyarados Adamant @ Muscle Band ( I used this cause didn't have anything else at hand)
252 att 252 sp 6 hp
EQ
Aqua Tail
Ice Fang
Dragon Dance

Hmmm.... I like... He'd fit in nicely. Fills the water gap.

What's a muscle band do exactly? (don't remember if I've gotten that yet.)

 

[H@wK]

Muscle Band slightly raises the power of Physical Moves. I think it's found in Battle Tower also.

- Im out for now. Brb later.

 

[O D I N]

Cool, thanks for your help.

 

[Chill]

I don't like Dragon starters as most starter pokes are prepared to shut them down. As was mentioned Gyarados pairs nicely with electivire. If you want to keep him as a starter go with life orb over kings rock.

Cresslia should hold leftovers.

The Rhyperior is fine but if you want to switch a poke I would replace him before anything else. If you're looking for a water type but still need the ground coverage Swampert has always been a good choice.

Gengar can hold life orb, leftovers or a choice item.

Magmortor should hold choice specs or expert belt.

With Zapdos that's seven pokemon so I'm guessing he's an alternate. He'd make a nice sub or permanent switch for Electivire. A nice team overall with only a few minor weaknesses.

 

[O D I N]

I don't like Dragon starters as most starter pokes are prepared to shut them down. As was mentioned Gyarados pairs nicely with electivire. If you want to keep him as a starter go with life orb over kings rock.

Cresslia should hold leftovers.

The Rhyperior is fine but if you want to switch a poke I would replace him before anything else. If you're looking for a water type but still need the ground coverage Swampert has always been a good choice.

Gengar can hold life orb, leftovers or a choice item.

Magmortor should hold choice specs or expert belt.

With Zapdos that's seven pokemon so I'm guessing he's an alternate. He'd make a nice sub or permanent switch for Electivire. A nice team overall with only a few minor weaknesses.

What's a good build for Swampert? Never really considered one.

 

[Aryman]

Can't help you with a Swampert set, though I saw one once I really liked:

-Stealth Rocks
-Roar
-Waterfall
-EQ

As far as your Gengar goes, have you considered using Destiny Bond over Hypnosis? It could help you take down a tough poke. And give it Focus Sash, Gengar can't take a hit. I've felled many Alakazams by surviving with Focus Sash. But if you want to keep Hypnosis, Scope lens is a good item option.

 

[O D I N]

Updated my team. Critques/Rates/Item assistance please.

 

[Wii4Mii 99]

A request from O D I N to rate his updated team.

This, is my current team, as of 8/23/07.

EDIT: Team Redux as of 8/27/08


I've renamed my team, to reflect those of a representive of someone/something in Norse mythology. :looks at username: You get the idea.

Ninjask: Valkyrie
(Valkyries were Odin's 'messengers', looking for warriors to fight in the battle of Ragnarok)
Nature: Jolly
EV: 252 Speed, 252 Attack, 6 hp
Item: Leftovers/Berry perhaps?
---
Substitute
SwordsDance
X-Scissor
BatonPass

For the berry, I'd try Leichi. I'd consider Aerial Ace over X-Scissors, as this team seems to have a Heracross weakness. X-Scissors is for Psychics and Darks. Cresselia can wall Psychics while Salamence can KO Darks after some Dragon Dances.

Salamence: Nidhogg
(Name is in refrence to the dragon that eats the roots of Yggdrasil(?) in Norse mythology)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Shell Bell
---
Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Dragon Dance
Brick Break

No SpecsMence? Use Life Orb over Shell Bell.

Cresselia: Freyja
(Norse goddess of fertility. She's the only other female on my team, and it's a cool name)
Nature: Bold
EV: 252 HP, 129 Def, 129 Sp. Def
Item: Leftovers (something else, if Ninjask has Leftovers?)
---
Moonlight
Ice Beam
Psychic
Calm Mind

I'd put some EVs from Special Defense into Defense or Special Attack.

Electivire: Mjolnir
(The legendary Hammer of Thor)
Nature: Adamant
EV: 252 Att , 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Expert Belt
---
Thunder Punch
Ice Punch
EarthQuake
Crosschop

Good.

Gengar: Loki
(Norse god of mischief)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Focus Sash/Wide Lens (situation depending)
---
Hypnosis
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball
Thunderbolt

If you want Wide Lens, your moveset should be Hypnosis, Thunder, Focus Blast, and Shadow Ball.

Magmortar: Surtr
(A fire giant in Norse mythology, involved in Ragnarok)
Nature: Modest
EV: 252 Sp. Att, 252 Speed, 6Hp
Item: Life Orb
---
Flamethrower
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast

This seems to be a Special Sweeper. Magmortar isn't fast, so I suggest puuting Choice Scarf on it.

And that's my team. I still have that "mess with you" Zapdos, if anyone still wants to see it.

Zapdos: Thor
(Son of Odin)
Nature: Timid
EV: 252 Sp.Att, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
Item: Kings Rock (for U-turn flinching)
---
Thunderwave
Whirlwind
Tunderbolt
U-turn

I
d put Leftovers on it. If Whirlwind works for you, great, but I still think you should have HP Ice or Grass.

"Retiree"

Rhyperior: Heimdall
(The guardian of the gates to Asgard)
Nature: Relaxed
EV: 252 Hp, 129 Att, 129 Def
Item: Leftovers
---
Earthquake
Avalanche
Stone Edge
Megahorn

A little more EVs from Defense to Attack.

Other options I'm considering:
Jolteon
@Timid
252 Speed, 252 Sp.Att, 6 Hp
Substitute
Agility
ThunderBolt
BatonPass

Good.

Gyrados: KingsRock/Flinch item
@Adamant
252 Speed, 252 Att, 6 Hp
Waterfall
Ice Fang
Dragon Dance
Earthquake

No King's Rock. Life Orb or Leftovers.

And that's all.

EDIT: Looking at a Swampert possibility as well. Need a few more suggestions on a Moveset.

Rates, and critiques/help please.

You have a small Rock weakness. Not too big though.

8.5/10

Where do you get these names from? They sound cool.

Until wii meet again,
Wii4Mii 99

 

[O D I N]

As I said, they're based off Norse gods/goddesses. Wikipedia FTW. Thanks Wii4Mii.