Are There Existing Sources for Mat Block Based Teams?

A google search yielded less than savory results. Here is my present set-up for triples thus far.

Aronx/x/x/x/x/xNo EVsShell BellEndeavorSand StormProtectRoar

Blaziken31/31/31/x/31/31Max ATK and SPD EVsFocus SashSwords DanceLow KickFlare BlitzKnock Off

Dragonite31/31/31/x/31/31Max ATK and SPD EVsLeftoversExtreme SpeedDragon DanceBrick BreakOutrage

Now… I have ideas for the last two spote (Serperior and Eelektross come to mind), but I think I might do better to capitalize on the Mat block Potential.

I was thinking of using a LV 1 Magnemite at athe same time as the Aron and Greninja to get double the trouble. Maybe even a LV1 Ratata or Smeargle with FEAR builds, but I find myself looking more to capitalize on this. Perhaps a Wide Guard lead would collaborate well with Mat Block?

I generally switch my Greninja frequently to capitalize on multiple Mat Blocks when possible while rotating my Aron to safe spots and using protect to buy time.

Has anyone encountered any data that plays with Mat Block based teams? Or has anyone here used similar? I won 4 locals with just the 6 mentioned above, but in each, I always lost one match, usually to set ups. I don’t have trouble with spike users, but Paralysis is murder.

What are the most effective ways to counter Status moves in Triples?

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Alrighty, so you want a way to stop status moves. My good friendKlefkihas the unique combination of the extremely usefulPranksterability as well as its signature move,Crafty Shield. Crafty Shield blocks all low-priority status moves coming at your party (Will-o-Wisp, Hypnosis Embargo, etc.) However, it is important to note that it will not block status moves from faster Prankster Pokémon (Thundurus, Liepard).

To stop your opponent’s setup moves like Dragon Dance or Geomancy,TauntorEncorefrom a Prankster user should do the trick. Taunt will prevent them from setting up at all and has the added bonus of stoppingallstatus moves. Encore is arguably just as useful, as it renders the opponentcompletely uselessas they continue to set up, not being able to attack. This forces them to either switch out, or sit there as you take advantage of their immobilization.