Machamp in Cloudy weather is monstrously good. In fact, I think Cloudy should be listed as helpful weather against Omastar because C/DP Machamp is just so strong. I think it's pretty funny that the third tier 3 raid I soloed (after Scyther and Porygon) was Omastar and not Gengar or Machamp which are considered easier (in the solo guide, at least).
Now advancing towards the question part... the reason I soloed Omastar before Gengar or Champ was because I seriously lacked in good Psychic types. I changed that recently by TMing and powering my old Alakazam. Also, today I evolved my third Dragonite and got DT/Hu. (Side note: I've been incredibly lucky with CTMs. WC for Raikou, FS for Zam, Hu for Dnite, all on first try.)
And the question: Pokebattler sims say that I'd have a shot at even the toughest movesets but I'm feeling a little sceptical. So I thought I would ask from people more experienced in tier 3 solos! How good are my chances in your opinion? The team I've considered is as follows:
1. Lv27 11a/9d/3s Espeon C/FS
2. Lv30 15/13/15 Alakazam PC/FS
3. Lv30 14/3/12 Dragonite DT/Hu
4. Lv30 13/13/15 Machamp C/DP
For the last two slots some of the following:
Lv31,5 12/14/15 Dragonite DT/O
Lv30 15/11/14 Dragonite DT/O
Lv29 14/11/11 Machamp C/DP
Lv34 9/15/8 Hariyama C/DP
As I only have 2 viable Psychic types for high damage, I figured I could use the great DPS of a weather boosted Machamp. Is this idea doomed from the start, however? Does the boss's difficulty increase negate the advantage I'd gain from this? Any thoughts on how to improve my chances further are greatly appreciated! First things that come to my mind: (1) TM Zam to Confusion. I've heard that the difference is a big one though I'd like to try out PC first. (2) Get a better Espeon. Would need a good Eevee for that. I have two higher level Espies, but they have suboptimal movesets and I don't feel like using TMs on them.