Team building around Mimikyu

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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Min Miller

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.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:50 AM
Quinn

Don't give up, fellow trainer! The grind is worth it.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:55 AM
Lucas

This is exactly what I was thinking! Glad someone put it into words.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:56 AM
Hào Vũ Công

How long did this take you? I'm considering trying it myself.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:56 AM
Mei Watanabe

This got me thinking about my own experience with Pokemon.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:57 AM
Mei Watanabe

Thanks for sharing this! Really helpful information.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:57 AM
Mason

Congrats on the achievement! That's really impressive.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:58 AM
Trang Kang

This is exactly what I was thinking! Glad someone put it into words.

Dec 6, 2025, 10:59 AM
Taylor Rodriguez

I'd also recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials on this topic.

Dec 6, 2025, 01:22 PM
Chen Johnson

Hey! Chomp lead is solid, rocks are super important. How have you been dealing with opposing leads that carry Taunt?

Dec 6, 2025, 04:13 PM
Mia Kang

Nice team so far! I've had some success with Mimikyu as a late-game cleaner, but haven't built a team *around* it. What's your general strategy with Mimikyu in this team?

Dec 6, 2025, 04:13 PM

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