as a newb... have this pattern.. im no expert but i win some matches with this kind of teams....
Special Wall - pokemon that will sponge special attack
Physical Wall - pokemon that will sponge physical attack
wall - pokemon that will sponge both physical or special (pretty rare but some pokemon have this ability but you need some set up)
Physical attacker/sweeper - pokemon with good speed and/or physical attacks
special attacker/sweeper - pokemon with good speed and/or special attacks
other pokemon
defogger or rapid spinner - pokemon that will remove entry hazards
haxers or status inducers - pokemon that will put status on pokemons
scout - a pokemon that will be use first
cleric - pokemon that will heal your pokemons
...
ok there are too much...
go to shttp://play.pokemonshowdown.com/
you can build a team there and practice
