Perish Trap
Mega Gengar's Shadow Tag prevents opponents from switching, trapping them while Perish Song counts down to a forced KO. Politoed provides a second Perish Song source plus Drizzle for chip damage and Encore to lock opponents into bad moves. Incineroar stalls Perish turns with Fake Out and Parting Shot pivoting, while Sinistcha heals the team with Life Dew and redirects attacks with Rage Powder. Kingambit punishes Intimidate with Defiant and handles Ghost-types, and Kommo-o's Soundproof makes it immune to Perish Song, letting it freely set up Clangorous Soul to sweep.
Gameplan
Opening
Lead Gengar plus Incineroar — Mega Evolve Gengar for Shadow Tag to trap both opponents, then Fake Out the biggest threat while Gengar uses Perish Song. Parting Shot into Sinistcha to stall remaining turns.
Mid-game
Politoed is your backup Perish Song user when Gengar goes down early. Encore locks opponents into Protect so they waste their final Perish turns, and Drizzle weakens Fire-types threatening your team.
End-game
Kommo-o is your win condition if Perish Song isn't needed — Soundproof means your own Perish Songs don't affect it. Use Clangorous Soul behind Shadow Tag to boost all stats, then sweep with Aura Sphere and Clanging Scales.
Team Roster
Gengar
- Item:
- Gengarite
- Ability:
- Cursed Body
- Nature:
- Timid
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 16 Def / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Perish Song, Sludge Bomb, Encore, Protect
Incineroar
- Item:
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability:
- Intimidate
- Nature:
- Careful
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 128 Def / 144 SpD
- Moves:
- Fake Out, Flare Blitz, Parting Shot, Protect
Sinistcha
- Item:
- Coba Berry
- Ability:
- Hospitality
- Nature:
- Calm
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 136 Def / 136 SpD
- Moves:
- Life Dew, Rage Powder, Matcha Gotcha, Protect
Kingambit
- Item:
- Chople Berry
- Ability:
- Defiant
- Nature:
- Adamant
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 256 Atk / 16 SpD
- Moves:
- Sucker Punch, Iron Head, Kowtow Cleave, Protect
Politoed
- Item:
- Leftovers
- Ability:
- Drizzle
- Nature:
- Calm
- EVs:
- 216 HP / 256 Def / 56 SpD
- Moves:
- Perish Song, Encore, Scald, Protect
Kommo-o
- Item:
- Dragon Fang
- Ability:
- Soundproof
- Nature:
- Modest
- EVs:
- 16 HP / 256 SpA / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Clangorous Soul, Aura Sphere, Clanging Scales, Protect