What to look out for at the Pokemon VGC?

What kind of team would be recommended for a VGC? I know little to nothing about the tournaments, Is there a difference between them and regular play? I do know the in’s and outs of breeding and Ev’s. But I’m just wondering what I should look out for…

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Looks like the previous answer isn’t complete. I’ll add on.Lists of VGC threats and how to counter and other stuff.

More links:Priority and why they matter

Protect on any Pokemon not choiced.Reason: Double targeting.

Trick room counter (unless you’re doing trick room.)Reason: Trick room can really destroy you if you’re not prepared.

Good Pokemon to be t-room counter: Aegislash

Good users of gastro acid: Cradily in sand and almost any poison type can learn it so…

Follow me/rage powderReason: Allows partner to set up.

Good users: Togekiss, clefable and amoongus.

Fake outReason: Flinches the opponent that threatens partner to allow partner to set up.

Good users: TopMoth (hitmontop+volcarona), mega loppuny, mega kangaskhan, support sableye and infernape.

IntimidateReason: This seriously messes up physical sweepers and is considered one of the best VGC abilities.

Good users: Landorus-therian, hitmontop, staraptor and basically any Pokemon with intimidate. (except for less viable ones like masquerain.)

Wide guard and quick guard.Reason: As Aranacana said, spread moves are extremely common and wide guard takes care of that. Quick guard messes with fake out, priority, talonflame, prankster users…you name it.

Good users: Wide guard: Hitmontop and any other viable users of wide guard.

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