Best Rain Team
Mega Starmie's Huge Power doubles its Attack, letting it deal massive physical damage with Liquidation even through Intimidate. Sneasler provides Fake Out pressure and Coaching to further boost Starmie's offense. Pelipper sets Rain and Tailwind for speed control, while Basculegion's Adaptability-boosted Wave Crash OHKOs Incineroar. Archaludon fires instant Electro Shots under Rain, and Incineroar rounds out the team with Intimidate and pivot support.
Gameplan
Opening
Lead Sneasler plus Starmie against most teams — Fake Out the biggest threat while Starmie Mega Evolves and fires Liquidation. If they double Protect, Coaching boosts Starmie's Attack even through Protect.
Mid-game
Switch Pelipper in to set Rain and Tailwind when you need speed control or when opposing weather threatens your gameplan. Hurricane and Muddy Water provide spread pressure under Rain.
End-game
Basculegion comes in against Incineroar-heavy teams — Wave Crash OHKOs through Intimidate thanks to Adaptability. Archaludon handles bulky Water-types with instant Electro Shots under Rain.
Team Roster
Starmie
- Item:
- Starminite
- Ability:
- Huge Power
- Nature:
- Adamant
- EVs:
- 8 HP / 256 Atk / 8 SpD / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Psycho Cut, Protect
Sneasler
- Item:
- White Herb
- Ability:
- Unburden
- Nature:
- Jolly
- EVs:
- 16 HP / 256 Atk / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Fake Out, Dire Claw, Close Combat, Coaching
Pelipper
- Item:
- Focus Sash
- Ability:
- Drizzle
- Nature:
- Timid
- EVs:
- 16 HP / 256 SpA / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Hurricane, Muddy Water, Tailwind, Protect
Basculegion
- Item:
- Mystic Water
- Ability:
- Adaptability
- Nature:
- Adamant
- EVs:
- 16 HP / 256 Atk / 256 Spe
- Moves:
- Wave Crash, Last Respects, Aqua Jet, Protect
Incineroar
- Item:
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability:
- Intimidate
- Nature:
- Careful
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 128 Def / 144 SpD
- Moves:
- Flare Blitz, Fake Out, Parting Shot, Snarl
Archaludon
- Item:
- Leftovers
- Ability:
- Stamina
- Nature:
- Modest
- EVs:
- 256 HP / 8 Def / 256 SpA / 8 SpD
- Moves:
- Electro Shot, Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Protect