Slot 1
Whimsicott
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Prankster
- Nature
- Timid
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Protect
Tailwind offense · VGC 2026 Reg M-B
Whimsicott + Garchomp Tailwind
Fast spread attacks sit behind Prankster Tailwind, with Farigiraf offering a slower counter-mode and priority protection.
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- Whimsicott
- Garchomp
- Gholdengo
- Incineroar
- Farigiraf
- Sneasler
Game plan
How the six slots work together
Lead Whimsicott beside Garchomp or Gholdengo when immediate board damage is safe. Incineroar buys extra Tailwind cycles, Farigiraf flips opposing Trick Room, and Sneasler supplies Fake Out plus direct physical pressure.
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
Garchomp
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Rough Skin
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Earthquake
Slot 3
Gholdengo
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Good as Gold
- Nature
- Timid
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Moves
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain
- Power Gem
- Thunderbolt
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
Farigiraf
- Item
- Colbur Berry
- Ability
- Armor Tail
- Nature
- Bold
Stat points: 25 HP / 26 Def / 15 SpD
Moves
- Trick Room
- Helping Hand
- Psychic
- Protect
Slot 6
Sneasler
- Item
- White Herb
- Ability
- Unburden
- Nature
- Jolly
Stat points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Moves
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Dire Claw
- Protect
Lead options
- Whimsicott + Garchomp for Tailwind Earthquake pressure.
- Incineroar + Farigiraf into priority or Trick Room teams.
Win conditions
- Gholdengo trades one Tailwind turn for major spread damage.
- Sneasler cleans weakened targets with Unburden pressure.
Watch for
- Earthquake requires a safe partner choice.
- Tailwind turns are limited; avoid spending them on defensive switches.
Possible replacements
- Staraptor can replace Sneasler for a Mega flying mode.
- Sinistcha can replace Farigiraf for redirection and Hospitality.
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
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.Mega rain offensePelipper + Mega Swampert RainMega Swampert supplies the fast rain mode while Archaludon, Sinistcha, and Kingambit support slower, sturdier selections.