Slot 1
Pelipper
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Drizzle
- Nature
- Modest
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Hurricane
- Weather Ball
- Tailwind
- Wide Guard
Dual-speed rain · VGC 2026 Reg M-B
Pelipper + Basculegion Regulation M-B Rain
Rain powers two different attackers while Tailwind, Trick Room, redirection, and Intimidate keep several four-Pokémon modes available.
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- Pelipper
- Basculegion
- Archaludon
- Incineroar
- Sinistcha
- Whimsicott
Game plan
How the six slots work together
Choose Pelipper plus Basculegion for immediate rain speed or Pelipper plus Archaludon for sustained pressure. Incineroar and Sinistcha stabilize contested boards; Whimsicott is the cleanest speed-control lead.
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
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
Slot 4
Incineroar
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Careful
Stat points: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Moves
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Flare Blitz
- Throat Chop
Slot 5
Sinistcha
- Item
- Kasib Berry
- Ability
- Hospitality
- Nature
- Bold
Stat points: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Moves
- Matcha Gotcha
- Rage Powder
- Trick Room
- Protect
Slot 6
Whimsicott
- Item
- Fairy Feather
- Ability
- Prankster
- Nature
- Timid
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Moonblast
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Protect
Lead options
- Pelipper + Basculegion for immediate Water pressure.
- Whimsicott + Archaludon when Tailwind and Electro Shot matter.
Win conditions
- Basculegion cleans after rain-weak checks are removed.
- Archaludon compounds Stamina boosts through longer games.
Watch for
- Opposing weather can erase the damage and speed plan.
- Choose only four; avoid bringing support without enough damage.
Possible replacements
- Swampert can replace Basculegion for a Mega rain mode.
- Farigiraf can replace Whimsicott for stronger priority denial.
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
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.Screens balanceGrimmsnarl + Metagross Screens BalanceScreens, Intimidate, redirection, and Hospitality create durable turns for multiple physical Mega or non-Mega attackers.