Underrated threats in the current meta

Here's my current OU team that I've been testing on the ladder - looking for feedback!

After dozens of iterations, I think I've finally settled on a team that works well together. Let me break it down:

Team Lead

Lead: Garchomp @ Focus Sash

  • Stealth Rock

  • Earthquake

  • Dragon Claw

  • Swords Dance


Garchomp has been my go-to lead for setting up rocks. The Focus Sash guarantees I get at least one layer up, and if they don't have a Fairy-type lead, I can sometimes steal a KO or set up Swords Dance.

Sweeper

Sweeper: Metagross @ Choice Band

  • Meteor Mash

  • Earthquake

  • Ice Punch

  • Bullet Punch


This thing hits like a truck. Bullet Punch for priority, Ice Punch for coverage against Ground and Dragon types.

What do you think? Any glaring weaknesses I should address? I'm particularly struggling against Rain teams.

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Takeshi

Here's my current OU team that I've been testing on the ladder - looking for feedback!


After dozens of iterations, I think I've finally settled on a team that works well together. Let me break it down:


![Team Lead](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/445.png)


**Lead: Garchomp @ Focus Sash**

- Stealth Rock

- Earthquake

- Dragon Claw

- Swords Dance


Garchomp has been my go-to lead for setting up rocks. The Focus Sash guarantees I get at least one layer up, and if they don't have a Fairy-type lead, I can sometimes steal a KO or set up Swords Dance.


![Sweeper](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/376.png)


**Sweeper: Metagross @ Choice Band**

- Meteor Mash

- Earthquake

- Ice Punch

- Bullet Punch


This thing hits like a truck. Bullet Punch for priority, Ice Punch for coverage against Ground and Dragon types.


What do you think? Any glaring weaknesses I should address? I'm particularly struggling against Rain teams.

5. Dez. 2025, 16:26
Hao

Keep up the great work! Love seeing content like this on the forum.

5. Dez. 2025, 16:30
Liam

You've inspired me to give this a try. Wish me luck!

5. Dez. 2025, 16:30
Liam

Hey! Garchomp is a classic lead, can't go wrong with setting up rocks early. What do you do against opposing leads that also set up hazards?

5. Dez. 2025, 17:43
Liam

Hey, nice team! Garchomp is always a solid choice for a lead, setting up rocks is crucial. Have you considered running Stone Edge on it to hit flying types and Levitate users that might try to block EQ?

5. Dez. 2025, 17:43
Morgan

Nice team so far! I've seen Sash Garchomp do work for sure. Are you finding it struggles against any specific leads in particular?

5. Dez. 2025, 17:43
Isabella Wang

Hey! Sash Chomp is a classic lead, can't go wrong with that for getting rocks up. I'm curious, how do you deal with opposing Taunt leads that might shut you down?

5. Dez. 2025, 17:46
Emma Miller

Nice team so far! I'm curious, how have you been dealing with Tapu Koko since it outspeeds Garchomp and can potentially KO it before you get rocks up?

5. Dez. 2025, 17:49

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