Team building process:
I knew from the onset of my team building process that I wanted the ever-destructive Infernape to be the center of my team, as it's an amazing offensive pokemon and when equipped with Choice Band, it's able to rip holes in teams.
Salamence instantly came to mind, considering its defensive and offensive synergy with infernape. It also revenge kills quite nicely with Choice Scarf equipped.
Rotom-W fits quite nicely among the trio, taking down common physical walls and bulky waters. Power and bulk all in one.
I needed a Pokemon who could take dragon attacks for Sala. Metagross, An incredibly offensive and Defensive pokemon, with a nice utility move pool, seems to fit the job very well.
Mew, the oh-so adorable and underrated master of versatility fills a unique role: Counter to common threats like Thundurus and Dragonite.
Cloyster, to spin and set up spikes with some offensive ability so it isn't complete set-up bait.
Cloyster (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Skill Link
EVs: 122 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rock Blast
- Icicle Spear
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
Set up spikes and spin away SR and attack
Infernape (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Blaze
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- U-turn
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Flare Blitz
Hit hard and gain momentum with U-turn
Salamence (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stone Edge
- Outrage
- Aqua Tail
- Brick Break
Takes down common fast opponents after they’ve had a boost (e.g. Thundurus).
Rotom-W @ Choice Specs
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 122 HP / 252 SAtk / 136 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Signal Beam
Infernape’s Special Counterpart with good coverage and bulk.
Mew @ Leftovers
Trait: Synchronize
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Nasty Plot
- Aura Sphere
- Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
Set up sweeper with great coverage and bulk.
Metagross @ Life Orb
Trait: Clear Body
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Ice
Physical sweeper of Destruction.