Slot 1
Farigiraf
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Armor Tail
- Nature
- Bold
Stat points: 25 HP / 26 Def / 15 SpD
Moves
- Trick Room
- Helping Hand
- Psychic
- Protect
Rain balance · VGC 2026 Reg M-B
Farigiraf + Basculegion Rain Balance
Rain offense is backed by priority denial, screens, Trick Room, and a slow physical closer for flexible choose-four plans.
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- Farigiraf
- Basculegion
- Pelipper
- Kingambit
- Grimmsnarl
- Archaludon
Game plan
How the six slots work together
Pelipper plus Basculegion is the direct mode, while Farigiraf and Kingambit answer priority and slower games. Grimmsnarl protects either plan with screens; Archaludon punishes teams that try to wait out rain.
Complete sets
Six editable, format-ready sets
Champions pages show stat points rather than traditional 510 EVs; fixed 31 IVs are omitted.
Lv. 50
Slot 2
Basculegion
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Adaptability
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Wave Crash
- Flip Turn
Slot 3
Pelipper
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Drizzle
- Nature
- Modest
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Hurricane
- Weather Ball
- Tailwind
- Wide Guard
Slot 4
Kingambit
- Item
- Black Glasses
- Ability
- Defiant
- Nature
- Adamant
Stat points: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
Moves
- Sucker Punch
- Kowtow Cleave
- Protect
- Iron Head
Slot 5
Grimmsnarl
- Item
- Light Clay
- Ability
- Prankster
- Nature
- Careful
Stat points: 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD
Moves
- Reflect
- Parting Shot
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
Slot 6
Archaludon
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stamina
- Nature
- Modest
Stat points: 32 HP / 1 SpA / 29 SpD / 4 Spe
Moves
- Electro Shot
- Protect
- Flash Cannon
- Dragon Pulse
Lead options
- Pelipper + Basculegion for immediate rain damage.
- Grimmsnarl + Farigiraf for screens into Trick Room.
Win conditions
- Basculegion cleans during the final rain turns.
- Kingambit wins under Trick Room or after screens preserve it.
Watch for
- The team has several support choices but only four battle slots.
- Preserve Pelipper if Archaludon still needs Electro Shot support.
Possible replacements
- Whimsicott can replace Grimmsnarl for faster Tailwind pressure.
- Sinistcha can replace Farigiraf for redirection and healing.
Source, date, and intended use
This sample is organized from the 2026-06, 1630-rating Smogon usage snapshot and the project’s pinned Pokémon Showdown rules. It is not an official rental, tournament result, or win-rate promise. Metagames and bans change, so revalidate in the Builder and on the current platform before playing.
More curated teams in this format
Dual-speed rainPelipper + Basculegion Regulation M-B RainRain powers two different attackers while Tailwind, Trick Room, redirection, and Intimidate keep several four-Pokémon modes available.Tailwind offenseWhimsicott + Garchomp TailwindFast spread attacks sit behind Prankster Tailwind, with Farigiraf offering a slower counter-mode and priority protection.Hybrid Trick RoomFarigiraf + Kingambit Trick RoomTwo setters and layered protection enable Kingambit or Mega Mawile, while Garchomp keeps a fast mode available.