Mega rain offense · VGC 2026 Reg M-B

Pelipper + Mega Swampert Rain

Mega Swampert supplies the fast rain mode while Archaludon, Sinistcha, and Kingambit support slower, sturdier selections.

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  • Pelipper
    Pelipper
  • Swampert
    Swampert
  • Archaludon
    Archaludon
  • Raichu
    Raichu
  • Sinistcha
    Sinistcha
  • Kingambit
    Kingambit
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Game plan

How the six slots work together

Use Pelipper to activate Mega Swampert or Archaludon according to the opposing defense. Raichu disrupts and pressures Water answers; Sinistcha protects the primary attacker, and Kingambit provides a non-rain priority route.

Complete sets

Six editable, format-ready sets

Champions pages show stat points rather than traditional 510 EVs; fixed 31 IVs are omitted.

Pelipper

Slot 1

Pelipper

Lv. 50
Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Drizzle
Nature
Modest

Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Moves

  • Hurricane
  • Weather Ball
  • Tailwind
  • Wide Guard
Swampert

Slot 2

Swampert

Lv. 50
Item
Swampertite
Ability
Torrent
Nature
Adamant

Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Moves

  • Protect
  • Wave Crash
  • Ice Punch
  • Earthquake
Archaludon

Slot 3

Archaludon

Lv. 50
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Stamina
Nature
Modest

Stat points: 32 HP / 1 SpA / 29 SpD / 4 Spe

Moves

  • Electro Shot
  • Protect
  • Flash Cannon
  • Dragon Pulse
Raichu

Slot 4

Raichu

Lv. 50
Item
Raichunite Y
Ability
Static
Nature
Timid

Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Moves

  • Zap Cannon
  • Focus Blast
  • Protect
  • Fake Out
Sinistcha

Slot 5

Sinistcha

Lv. 50
Item
Kasib Berry
Ability
Hospitality
Nature
Bold

Stat points: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD

Moves

  • Matcha Gotcha
  • Rage Powder
  • Trick Room
  • Protect
Kingambit

Slot 6

Kingambit

Lv. 50
Item
Black Glasses
Ability
Defiant
Nature
Adamant

Stat points: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD

Moves

  • Sucker Punch
  • Kowtow Cleave
  • Protect
  • Iron Head

Lead options

  • Pelipper + Swampert for immediate Mega rain speed.
  • Raichu + Archaludon when Fake Out protects Electro Shot.

Win conditions

  • Mega Swampert sweeps within preserved rain turns.
  • Archaludon survives long enough to compound Stamina.

Watch for

  • Grass attacks punish both rain ground types.
  • Do not Mega Evolve Raichu if Swampert is the selected win condition.

Possible replacements

  • Basculegion can replace Swampert for a non-Mega rain cleaner.
  • Incineroar can replace Raichu for Intimidate cycling.

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.

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