Best Tank for my Team?

[xXGengarXx]

I'm currently trying to build a team around Gengar. With so much more Pokemon bult for defense, I want to know which Pokemon would serve best as a tank and such.

I saw Spiritomb and was like "Wow! 108 base defenses and No weaknesses!" The only thing is, it's base HP is 50, which sucks. It still has two immunities to Psychic and Fighting types.

I always used Umbreon as a tank/annoyer, because all his defensive stats were better than Spiritomb's. There's always the problem with fightning types, since Cross Chop is out there

Which one should I choose? Or is there an alternate?

[MustangGT]

well if u teach that gengar psychic then there is no need to worry about umbreon

[xXGengarXx]

That depends if the Special Sweeper moveset will make a comeback or if the McGar will stay around for a little longer. If the special sweeper set comes back though, Psychic might be replaced with Shadow Ball because of its 120 STAB power. So...the decision is still going for me.

[Tmoney8]

You could always go with Blissey or Snorlax

[Leman]

Originally Posted by mustangGT90210

well if u teach that gengar psychic then there is no need to worry about umbreon

Um, Umbreon is immune to Psychic.

Originally Posted by xXGengarXx

That depends if the Special Sweeper moveset will make a comeback or if the McGar will stay around for a little longer. If the special sweeper set comes back though, Psychic might be replaced with Shadow Ball because of its 120 STAB power. So...the decision is still going for me.

I've always like Special Gars. Shadow Ball/Hidden Power [Ice]/Thunder Bolt/ Will-o-Wisp will be my favorite Gar set in D/P. I like Spritomb>Umbreon, but Skarmory, is another option as a Physical wall, or Vaporeon my also work.

[Thegreats]

Originally Posted by Tmoney8

You could always go with Blissey or Snorlax

That could work, but both are weak to fighting attacks. Personally I would use snorlax

[xXGengarXx]

I'm looking for a Pokemon that can be good at walling both Physical and Special attacks, though. I WILL have Standard/Sub Skarmory on my team as a Spiker, and several other roles (Toxic+Whirlwind).

[Leman]

Originally Posted by xXGengarXx

I'm looking for a Pokemon that can be good at walling both Physical and Special attacks, though. I WILL have Standard/Sub Skarmory on my team as a Spiker, and several other roles (Toxic+Whirlwind).

Well, Spiritomb walls both. So Do Suicune, and Vaporeon, though VAporeon is mainly good for passing Huge subs and Wish, and Acid Armors.

[xXGengarXx]

Thanks. Then I'll use Spiritomb. His 50 base HP worries me alot though. I mean...50? What Item should I give him...and what moveset?

[Featherdust]

Originally Posted by xXGengarXx

Thanks. Then I'll use Spiritomb. His 50 base HP worries me alot though. I mean...50? What Item should I give him...and what moveset?

If you're really worried about HP, why not use Leftovers?

[Impetus]

Originally Posted by Featherdust

If you're really worried about HP, why not use Leftovers?

Doesn't leftovers heal proportional to the max HP? Something like 1/16? It wouldnt be that great on spiritomb then.

I would recommend pain split on spiritomb. A question though: If you use pain split against a high hp pokemon, would that mean spiritomb's hp would be at let's say 150%, whereas the opponent's pokemon will be at 55%?

[Leman]

Originally Posted by Impetus

Doesn't leftovers heal proportional to the max HP? Something like 1/16? It wouldnt be that great on spiritomb then.

I would recommend pain split on spiritomb. A question though: If you use pain split against a high hp pokemon, would that mean spiritomb's hp would be at let's say 150%, whereas the opponent's pokemon will be at 55%?

You cant get 150% HP.

[Impetus]

Originally Posted by Leman

You cant get 150% HP.

aww alright cool thanks for the reply.

sorry for going off-topic OP!

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by Leman

Um, Umbreon is immune to Psychic.

He meant that you could use Psychic to sweep fighting types, which Umbreon can die to.

[Leman]

Originally Posted by Kenny

He meant that you could use Psychic to sweep fighting types, which Umbreon can die to.

Oh, thats what he meant. Gotcha.