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Hi everyone! Before anybody starts asking... no, this is not a teambuilding workshop. It's a compilation of teams that I've made and tested this year. I started things off with a theme. You can't do something without a reason, right? When I started this, I knew I wanted to build around Taylor's 1989 album. I enjoyed the majority of her songs on that album, so I thought having sixteen different teams that were based around her album, would make the teambuilding much more enjoyable.
If anybody has any questions regarding my teambuilding process for a certain team, shoot me a PM or something, and I'll get back to it! Some of the teams may look strange at first, but I can assure you all that there's a reason for everything on each team. Also, feel free to also ask me questions regarding EV spreads and such as well!

Teams at first glance:

diancie-mega.pnglandorus-therian.pngkeldeo.pngskarmory.pngweavile.pnglatios.png

Welcome To New York
gardevoir-mega.pngrotom-wash.pngjirachi.pnglatias.pnggarchomp.pnglandorus-therian.png
Blank Space

latias-mega.pngrotom-wash.pngexcadrill.pngtyranitar.pngtogekiss.pngamoonguss.png
Style

sableye-mega.pngclefable.pnghippowdon.pnghydreigon.pngraikou.pngjirachi.png
Out Of The Woods

charizard-mega-x.pnggengar.pngazumarill.pnglatios.pngmandibuzz.pngferrothorn.png

All You Had To Do Was Stay
altaria-mega.pngmagnezone.pnglatios.pngazumarill.pnglandorus-therian.pngthundurus.png
Shake It Off

gardevoir-mega.pngbisharp.pnglatios.pnghawlucha.pnggengar.pnggarchomp.png

I Wish You Would
charizard-mega-y.pnglatios.pngexcadrill.pngskarmory.pngtentacruel.pngtyranitar.png
Bad Blood

latias-mega.pngkeldeo.pngjirachi.pngamoonguss.pnglandorus-therian.pngclefable.png

Wildest Dreams
lopunny-mega.pnggarchomp.pngxatu.pngclefable.pngskarmory.pngstarmie.png
How You Get The Girl

manectric-mega.pngkeldeo.pnglandorus-therian.pnglatias.pngjirachi.pngbreloom.png
This Love

sableye-mega.pngpoliwrath.pngcresselia.pngblissey.pngskarmory.pngclefable.png
I Know Places

slowbro-mega.pngxatu.pngskarmory.pngtyranitar.pngclefable.pngblissey.png
Clean

alakazam-mega.pngskarmory.pngclefable.pngkeldeo.pnglandorus-therian.pngscizor.png
Wonderland

metagross-mega.pngbreloom.pnglandorus-therian.pngraikou.pngkeldeo.pnglatios.png
You Are In Love

diancie-mega.pngthundurus.pngcelebi.pnggarchomp.pngkeldeo.pngbisharp.png
New Romantics



1989 Folder Import:

=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Welcome To New York ===

welcome 2 new york (Diancie-Mega) @ Diancite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 20 Atk / 236 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Protect
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire]

village is aglow (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- U-turn

new soundtrack (Keldeo) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 1 Atk / 30 SpA
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hidden Power [Electric]

lights r so bright (Skarmory) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Def / 216 SpD / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Roost
- Iron Head

dance to this beat (Weavile) @ Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard


keeps you guessing (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Roost


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Blank Space ===

blank space (Gardevoir-Mega) (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 16 HP / 8 Def / 240 SpA / 244 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Taunt

nice to meet you (Rotom-Wash) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 240 HP / 20 Def / 248 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Thunder Wave
- Will-O-Wisp

incredible things (Jirachi) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Heart Stamp
- U-turn
- Healing Wish

grab your passport (Latias) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 72 HP / 184 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Thunder Wave
- Roost

down in flames (Garchomp) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast

nasty scar (Landorus-Therian) @ Yache Berry
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 184 HP / 140 Atk / 184 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Style ===

style (Latias-Mega) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 248 HP / 48 Def / 16 SpD / 196 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Roost

no headlights (Rotom-Wash) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 240 HP / 136 Def / 132 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Thunder Wave

long drive (Excadrill) (M) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide

james dean (Tyranitar) @ Chople Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 240 HP / 56 Def / 204 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
- Thunder Wave

crashing down (Togekiss) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 232 HP / 84 Def / 16 SpD / 176 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Roost
- Heal Bell

take me home (Amoonguss) (F) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 76 SpD / 16 Spe
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Fire]


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Out Of The Woods ===

out of the woods (Sableye-Mega) (F) @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 240 HP / 56 Def / 212 SpD
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- Recover
- Will-O-Wisp
- Knock Off

screaming color (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Soft-Boiled
- Moonblast
- Knock Off

move the furniture (Hippowdon) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 240 HP / 148 Def / 120 SpD
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Slack Off

paper airplanes (Hydreigon) (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 16 HP / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Roost

20 stiches (Raikou) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [ice]
- Extrasensory

InTheClearYet?Good (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Iron Head
- Fire Punch


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, All You Had To Do Was Stay ===

AllUHad2DoWas Stay (Charizard-Mega-X) (M) @ Charizardite X
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Def / 8 SpD / 196 Spe
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
- Roost

DroveUs OffTheRoad (Gengar) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 28 HP / 148 SpA / 80 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Will-O-Wisp
- Sludge Wave
- Hex


palm of your hands (Azumarill) (F) @ Choice Band
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Knock Off

it's just too late (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Roost

TheLovePushedAside (Mandibuzz) @ Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 224 HP / 132 Def / 136 SpD / 16 Spe
Careful Nature
- Defog
- Foul Play
- Roost
- U-turn

not like this (Ferrothorn) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Power Whip
- Stealth Rock
- Leech Seed
- Gyro Ball


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Shake It Off ===

shake it off (Altaria-Mega) (F) @ Altarianite
Ability: Cloud Nine
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Facade
- Earthquake
- Roost

nothin in my brain (Magnezone) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon

too many dates (Latios) @ Colbur Berry
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 240 HP / 8 Def / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Memento

keep cruising (Azumarill) (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Huge Power
Happiness: 0
EVs: 36 HP / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Belly Drum
- Aqua Jet
- Frustration
- Play Rough

this sick beat (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Stone Edge

hella good hair (Thundurus) @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Thunder Wave
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [ice]


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, I Wish You Would ===

i wish you would (Gardevoir-Mega) (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 16 HP / 16 Def / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Taunt

DriveStraightAhead (Bisharp) (M) @ Lum Berry
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 40 Def / 216 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head

i'll never 4get u (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Memento

straight line down (Hawlucha) (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 12 HP / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- High Jump Kick
- Acrobatics

mad mad love (Gengar) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 0 Atk
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
- Taunt


to stand back (Garchomp) (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Bad Blood ===

bad blood (Charizard-Mega-Y) (F) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Drought
EVs: 16 HP / 240 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Roost

mad love (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Roost

a really deep cut (Excadrill) (F) @ Air Balloon
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide

now it's all rust (Skarmory) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Def / 232 SpD
Impish Nature
- Whirlwind
- Roost
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock

couldn't breathe (Tentacruel) (F) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Liquid Ooze
EVs: 208 HP / 208 Def / 52 SpD / 40 Spe
Calm Nature
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Acid Spray
- Knock Off

bullet holes (Tyranitar) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Crunch
- Pursuit
- Stone Edge
- Superpower


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Wildest Dreams ===

wildest dreams (Latias-Mega) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 240 HP / 16 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Reflect Type

out of the city (Keldeo) @ Life Orb
Ability: Justified
EVs: 24 HP / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

nothin lasts 4ever (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 240 HP / 16 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Substitute
- Toxic
- Fire Punch
- Iron Head

remember me (Amoonguss) (M) @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD / 12 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Giga Drain
- Stun Spore


getting good now (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge

c me in hindsight (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 216 HP / 216 Def / 76 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled
- Thunderbolt


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, How You Get The Girl ===

how u get the girl (Lopunny-Mega) (F) @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Frustration
- High Jump Kick
- Power-Up Punch

open up the door (Garchomp) (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Toxic

long six months (Xatu) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Feather Dance
- Roost
- Psychic
- U-turn

for ever and ever (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 216 HP / 216 Def / 76 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Soft-Boiled
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast

pictures in frames (Skarmory) (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Def / 232 SpD
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Roost
- Iron Head
- Whirlwind

never told her why (Starmie) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 240 HP / 16 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Recover
- Thunder Wave


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, This Love ===

this love (Manectric-Mega) (F) @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power [ice]

clear blue water (Keldeo) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind

skies grew darker (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance

lantern burning (Latias) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 72 HP / 184 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Defog
- Psychic
- Healing Wish

sinking ships (Jirachi) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Heart Stamp
- U-turn
- Trick

permanent mark (Breloom) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Spore
- Mach Punch
- Bullet Seed


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, I Know Places ===

i know places (Sableye-Mega) (F) @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 240 HP / 56 Def / 212 SpD
Impish Nature
- Will-O-Wisp
- Recover
- Knock Off
- Foul Play

got the boxes (Poliwrath) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 192 HP / 252 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe
Impish Nature
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
- Circle Throw

we are the foxes (Cresselia) @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 208 HP / 196 Def / 48 SpD / 56 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
- Ice Beam
- Psychic

run for the fences (Blissey) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Def / 56 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Soft-Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell

bulletproof (Skarmory) (F) @ Shed Shell
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Roost
- Whirlwind
- Defog

dead of night (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 216 HP / 204 Def / 84 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Wish
- Protect
- Calm Mind
- Moonblast


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Clean ===

clean (Slowbro-Mega) (F) @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 144 Def / 116 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock

back-and-forth (Xatu) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 248 HP / 200 Def / 60 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Feather Dance
- Roost
- Psychic
- U-turn

sky turned black (Skarmory) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Roost
- Iron Head
- Whirlwind

hole in the roof (Tyranitar) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Superpower

flood carry away (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 216 HP / 204 Def / 84 SpD / 4 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Wish
- Moonblast

ten months sober (Blissey) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 200 HP / 252 Def / 56 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, Wonderland ===

wonderland (Alakazam-Mega) (M) @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Encore

flashing lights (Skarmory) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Def / 232 SpD
Impish Nature
- Roost
- Iron Head
- Spikes
- Whirlwind

rabbit hole (Clefable) (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 216 HP / 216 Def / 72 SpD / 4 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Soft-Boiled
- Encore
- Moonblast

new and exciting (Keldeo) @ Coba Berry
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Icy Wind

go back home (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge

went mad (Scizor) (M) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Technician
EVs: 8 HP / 252 Atk / 248 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Pursuit


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, You Are In Love ===

you are in love (Metagross-Mega) @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Ice Punch
- Pursuit
- Hammer Arm

light-hearted joke (Breloom) @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Spore
- Mach Punch
- Bullet Seed
- Focus Punch

chain on your neck (Landorus-Therian) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 168 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Stone Edge

in the silence (Raikou) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 Def
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [ice]

snow globe (Keldeo) @ Leftovers
Ability: Justified
EVs: 64 HP / 192 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Secret Sword

fought the wars (Latios) @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Roost


=== [ou] 1989/Taylor Swift, New Romantics ===

new romantics (Diancie-Mega) @ Diancite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 64 HP / 252 SpA / 192 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Moonblast
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Rock Polish
- Earth Power

road to ruin (Thundurus) @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 28 HP / 228 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 30 HP / 0 Atk / 30 Def / 30 SpA / 30 SpD
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power [Flying]
- Focus Blast

tears of mascara (Celebi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 240 HP / 92 Def / 136 SpD / 40 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
- Recover
- Giga Drain

build a castle (Garchomp) (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 8 HP / 248 Atk / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Fire Blast

AllWeWantIsDanger (Keldeo) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Scald
- Secret Sword
- Hidden Power [Electric]

play my ace (Bisharp) (M) @ Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
IVs: 29 HP
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head



Below is playstyles that each team should have a decent matchup against when played well. They're not supposed to counterteam or autowin against these particular playstyles or anything, but if you have trouble against a specific archetype, this would be useful to see what I use in my teams that allow me to check threats. ORAS metagame right now is too big to cover everything in one team.

Hyper Offense
Blank Space - Style - Out Of The Woods - Shake It Off - Bad Blood - This Love - You Are In Love - New Romantics

Bulky Offense
Welcome To New York - Blank Space - Out Of The Woods - All You Had To Do Was Stay - I Wish You Would - Bad Blood - Wildest Dreams - How You Get The Girl - Clean - You Are In Love

Sand Offense
Welcome To New York - Blank Space - Style - All You Had To Do Was Stay - Shake It Off - Bad Blood - Wildest Dreams - How You Get The Girl - This Love - I Know Places - Clean - Wonderland - You Are In Love - New Romantics

Rain Offense
Style - All You Had To Do Was Stay - Shake It Off - Bad Blood - Wildest Dreams - I Know Places - Wonderland - New Romantics

Stall
Welcome To New York - Blank Space - Style - Out Of The Woods - I Wish You Would - Bad Blood - Wildest Dreams - How You Get The Girl - New Romantics

Balanced
Welcome To New York - Blank Space - All You Had To Do Was Stay - I Wish You Would - Bad Blood - Wildest Dreams - Wonderland - You Are In Love - New Romantics



These last two teams are my favorites. Couple of friends use them in smogon tour games, so friends can vouch for the viability of the teams in this ORAS meta.
Bonus teams at first glance:
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This team originally had TGRD Manaphy, but Kamina and Void suggested that TG+3 Attacks was better, so I rolled with that.
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I originally had special defensive Heatran, but I needed a faster spread so I don't lose to offensive fast sd scizor.

Importable:

=== [ou] Mega Diancie+FastTranCurseDon ===

Diancie-Mega @ Diancite
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 20 Atk / 236 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Protect
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Hidden Power [Fire]

Heatran @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Toxic
- Taunt

Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 216 HP / 252 Def / 40 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Curse
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Recover

Ferrothorn @ Leftovers
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 SpD
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed

Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 208 HP / 4 SpA / 44 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Knock Off
- U-turn

Gengar @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 28 HP / 148 SpA / 80 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Substitute
- Hex
- Sludge Wave


=== [ou] MegaVoir+ManaphyTar ===

Gardevoir-Mega (F) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 16 HP / 8 Def / 232 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hyper Voice
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Taunt

Garchomp (F) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 240 HP / 176 Def / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast

Manaphy @ Leftovers
Ability: Hydration
EVs: 48 HP / 208 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Surf
- Energy Ball
- Ice Beam
- Tail Glow

Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 28 Def / 216 SpD / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Iron Head
- Roost

Latios @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 28 Atk / 228 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
IVs: 29 HP / 30 Atk / 30 SpA / 30 Spe
- Draco Meteor
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Roost

Tyranitar @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Superpower



Shoutouts:
Kamina- for testing teams
Void- suggesting/improve spreads/sets
DAVIDpwns- testing teams for me on PO (good times yo)
rest of AO family- long live the banter squad
Odybld/entreflores- s/o for formatting / making post look better and helping me find "You Are In Love" song.

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i personally really like your builds tbh, sometimes some of the sets used can be improved on a bit but that's a minor issue that's easily fixed. overall very nice and solid teams, keep it up 22J7uu3G.png

here's a nice replay of me using the first bonus team in some random tour. one of the more standard builds you have, but still really solid.

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All of these teams are solid, I have used many of the teams broadcasted here in numerous tours on smogon and have won with them (just look at most of OU fruitdealer replays). I would like to congratulate you on your 1000th post and also that it is really nice to see you improve a lot as a teambuilder and have more confidence in your teambuilding from when I first met you.

Also, nice list of teams which do well vs certain playstyles. ORAS is heavily match up based competitively, and if you have the better match up you are more likely to win than your opponent.

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  • 3 weeks later...

so hoopa-u, with it's jesus like type coverage and high offensive stats, has been banned from OU. I have edited some of the teams that may or may not be influenced by Hoopa-U's departure, good or bad. will actually have to do some tests with the new changes to see if they're still viable, but the teams that I edited were...

- Welcome To New York (Pursuit Weavile>Hoopa-U)
- All You Had To Do Was Stay (Sub Will-O Gengar>Hoopa-U)

- I Wish You Would (Life Orb Gengar>Hoopa-U)

- Wildest Dreams (Dual Spore Amoonguss>Mandibuzz)

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Definitely going to use Out of the Woods, even though I don't really like most of the Pokemon on it, but because it's my fave song in 1989. x.x

Good teams as usual, Skitty. ^.^ Can't wait to take them out on a spin. c:

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Definitely going to use Out of the Woods, even though I don't really like most of the Pokemon on it, but because it's my fave song in 1989. x.x

Good teams as usual, Skitty. ^.^ Can't wait to take them out on a spin. c:

Personally, my favorite team is, "Welcome To New York". It's been one of my most successful teams that I've built out of the sixteen on this "album". Blank Space is also a notable favorite of mine as well!

EDIT: Kamina used "Out Of The Woods" in OST (Official Smogon Tournament). Fun Fact: Out Of The Woods was originally a counter-team against Kamina's opponent, based on the opposition's choices of builds.

Replay is here

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