Should I replace Espeon with Jolteon?

Question

My current Espeon's set:
Espeon @ Life Orb
Timid Nature
EVs: 252 Sp.atk/252 Spd/4 Hp
-Shadow Ball
-Psyshock
-Dazzling Gleam
-Signal Beam

The planned Jolteon set:
Jolteon @ Life Orb
Modest/Timid Nature (please tell me which one)
EVs: 252 Sp.atk/252 Spd/4 Hp
-Thunderbolt
-Signal Beam
-Shadow Ball
-Volt Switch

If Hidden power is being suggested, I cannot do HP Ice.
Thanks to whoever answers! :D
Rest of the team as asked:
Mega Gallade
Geninja
Rhyperior
Swellow
Talonflame
(LAST SLOT)

Comments

Rest of thr Team ?

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he said. at the end of the question.

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I know. I commented before he edites

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What he said

Answer 1

Yes, I think that you should replace Espeon with Jolteon. Espeon has a redundant typing with Gallade on your team, and 3 of your 6 Pokemon are weak to electric, which Jolteon's ability (Volt Absorb) will help with. Also I like to run Timid on Jolteon, especially since you're giving it a Life Orb. If you decide to run HP, I would advise HP Grass if you cannot get HP Ice.

On a similar note, I also think that you should replace Swellow with something else, since it's redundant on your team that has Talonflame. Maybe a rocks clearer since SR really hurts Talonflame, or a bulky steel type like Ferrothorn to help with your Fairy weakness.

Comments

Not many experienced players play for fun in ORAS. This is meant to be a fun team.
Tanks! Appreciate the effort! :D