I spent a good three months getting ready for Kyogre. Raikou, Zapdos, Exeggutor, Sceptile, Dragonite... Heck, I even went nuts and raised a SB Groudon, saccrificing a good portion of my rare candy hitting its last break point. But in the end it paid off: 98% at lv32 and rising. Now I'm looking to the future and... Oh Lord I am not ready for Rayquaza.
I'll just skip to my top 6 according to Pokebattler:
DT/OR Dragonite
RT/SE Golem
RT/SE Golem
C/DG Gardevoir
B/SE Tyranitar
TS/WC Raikou
While I'm not in TERRIBLE shape, I'm short on genuinely effective counters... As the Raikou demonstrates.
So, like everyone else here it seems, input plz!
My potential 'mons to raise:
Articuno
I have a decent bluebird, and I know that it's a fantastic counter. Problem is Kyogre ate ALL of my rare candy and is sitting its whale-sized rear in my buddy slot. I would have to raid like mad and ignore EVERYTHING else to get it up..... And it will probably be outclassed next gen.
Piloswine
Sort of the opposite case entirely. I have a great Piloswine and MOUNTAINS of candy, but I feel like its a counter on the slightly weaker end of the good counters. However, Mamoswine IS coming, and I fully intend to raise it anyway....
Cloyster
Before you ask: every Lapras that I own stinks. Cloyster is a decent ice-type and I know that some players swear by it. But, again, I feel like its a weaker counter that won't do much. On the bright side, it'd be easier on my resources to get up.
And those are my options. Before you ask why I'm concerned, as my team isnt THAT terrible; I am on Team Instinct, and almost never get team bonuses so 8-9 balls is my norm. On top of that, I have my flying medal at gold... but only bronze for Dragon. Lord willing we won't see Rayquaza until AFTER the dratini outbreak. For this reason, gotta prep now.
Thanks much in advance for advice!