Greetings!
I've reached a maximum of 51 wins in Super Doubles but I'm looking to modify this team since I cannot use Pokemons not in the Alolan Dex in the upcoming May tournament.
The Team
Tapu Koko @ Air Balloon
Ability: Electric Surge
IVs:
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
Xurkitree @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Discharge
- Tail Glow
- Grass Knot
- Protect
If any of the two are weak to electric and provided there's no ground threat, I normally start with Tapu Koko Protect and Xurkitree Discharge. This is to quickly trigger Beast Boost. Otherwise, I can use Tapu Koko with Dazzling Gleam or Volt Switch and Xurkitree Tail Glow. Alternatively, since Tapu Koko is faster than Xurkitree, I can use Volt Switch to switch to Garchomp while Xurkitree uses Discharge to guarantee a kill. Xurkitree's Grass Knot is to OHKO bulky ground Pokemons and for coverage.
Garchomp @ Groundium Z
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Jolly
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Outrage
- Protect
Once I have Garchomp and any of my electric Pokemons in play, I use Earthquake and Protect for the other. If Tapu Koko's Air Balloon is still active, I can use Discharge or Dazzling Gleam depending on my assessment on the speeds of the 4 Pokemons in play. Poison Jab provides good coverage against Fairy and Grass types. Outrage for raw power but can be substituted to Dragon Claw for consistency
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Dark Pulse
- Protect
This Pokemon is a great sweeper for this team! Taking out those pesky Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark, and basically any Pokemon that my other three Pokemons have had a hard time disposing. Greninja is a critical player in this team. HOWEVER, I cannot use him in the upcoming May tournament since he's not part of the Alolan Dex.
Conclusion
Despite this team being capable of reaching 51 wins (and above, had I not accidentally pressed a wrong move while dozing off), I am still uncertain if this team can do well in the tournament. Note that mega stones also can't be used. My battle style is fast paced so I'm thinking of a sweeper to complete the team. Any help with my 4th pokemon, including suggestions for the rest of the team, are welcome and will be much appreciated!
Cheers!
I've reached a maximum of 51 wins in Super Doubles but I'm looking to modify this team since I cannot use Pokemons not in the Alolan Dex in the upcoming May tournament.
The Team
Tapu Koko @ Air Balloon
Ability: Electric Surge
IVs:
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Discharge
- Volt Switch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
Xurkitree @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Discharge
- Tail Glow
- Grass Knot
- Protect
If any of the two are weak to electric and provided there's no ground threat, I normally start with Tapu Koko Protect and Xurkitree Discharge. This is to quickly trigger Beast Boost. Otherwise, I can use Tapu Koko with Dazzling Gleam or Volt Switch and Xurkitree Tail Glow. Alternatively, since Tapu Koko is faster than Xurkitree, I can use Volt Switch to switch to Garchomp while Xurkitree uses Discharge to guarantee a kill. Xurkitree's Grass Knot is to OHKO bulky ground Pokemons and for coverage.
Garchomp @ Groundium Z
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Nature: Jolly
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Outrage
- Protect
Once I have Garchomp and any of my electric Pokemons in play, I use Earthquake and Protect for the other. If Tapu Koko's Air Balloon is still active, I can use Discharge or Dazzling Gleam depending on my assessment on the speeds of the 4 Pokemons in play. Poison Jab provides good coverage against Fairy and Grass types. Outrage for raw power but can be substituted to Dragon Claw for consistency
Greninja @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Nature: Timid
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Dark Pulse
- Protect
This Pokemon is a great sweeper for this team! Taking out those pesky Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark, and basically any Pokemon that my other three Pokemons have had a hard time disposing. Greninja is a critical player in this team. HOWEVER, I cannot use him in the upcoming May tournament since he's not part of the Alolan Dex.
Conclusion
Despite this team being capable of reaching 51 wins (and above, had I not accidentally pressed a wrong move while dozing off), I am still uncertain if this team can do well in the tournament. Note that mega stones also can't be used. My battle style is fast paced so I'm thinking of a sweeper to complete the team. Any help with my 4th pokemon, including suggestions for the rest of the team, are welcome and will be much appreciated!
Cheers!