Poké Team Builder🧢 Ash's Gen 9 OU Dream Team: Built by AI
Ever wondered what an Ash-inspired team could achieve in Pokémon's competitive OU format? We took Ash’s iconic favorites, plugged them into the Poké Team Builder, and let AI handle the rest. Here's how it went.
⚡ Team Overview
This team blends Ash's classic favorites with competitive viability. While battling on Pokémon Showdown, this team clinched several impressive wins. Its weakness, however, was clearly Ice-type Pokémon, an insight the AI readily pointed out for future improvements.
Meet Ash's Team
1. Pikachu @ Light Ball
Ability: Lightning Rod
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Grass Knot
- Knock Off
AI Explains: Pikachu leverages Light Ball to double its offensive potential. With Electric Tera, Pikachu maximizes damage, effectively checking common Water threats while providing momentum with Volt Switch.
2. Charizard @ Power Herb
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Hurricane
AI Explains: With Power Herb for instant Solar Beam usage, Charizard efficiently pressures Water and Ground-types. A versatile special attacker, it provides reliable wall-breaking capabilities.
3. Greninja @ Focus Sash
Ability: Protean
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
AI Explains: Protean Greninja’s flexibility allows it to threaten various Pokémon types. Its Focus Sash ensures it can always set up at least one layer of Spikes or secure a critical KO.
4. Gengar @ Life Orb
Ability: Cursed Body
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Nature: Timid
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
AI Explains: Gengar brings aggressive special offense, enhanced by Life Orb. With Ghost Tera type, it punches holes through defensive cores, while Energy Ball provides key coverage against Ground and Water threats.
5. Dragonite @ Leftovers
Ability: Multiscale
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Thunder Punch
- Outrage
AI Explains: Dragonite is a formidable late-game sweeper with Multiscale and Dragon Dance. Thunder Punch is a calculated coverage choice to threaten bulky Waters, complementing its raw power and type coverage.
6. Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 SpD
Nature: Impish
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Spikes
- U-turn
AI Explains: A physically defensive pivot, Gliscor effectively lays Spikes and cycles out threats with U-turn. Its Poison Heal and Toxic Orb combo grants exceptional sustainability and status immunity.
🧊 Weakness Identified: Ice Types
Our battles highlighted a notable vulnerability: Ice-type Pokémon could reliably threaten our team, particularly Dragonite and Gliscor. Moving forward, the AI suggests integrating a dedicated Ice-type counter or defensive support.
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Happy Battling!
— The Poké Team Builder Team