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 de dez. de 2025, 16:26
Hao

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

5 de dez. de 2025, 16:30
Liam

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

5 de dez. de 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 de dez. de 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 de dez. de 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 de dez. de 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 de dez. de 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 de dez. de 2025, 17:49

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