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Espathra/Archaludon Baton Pass Rain

DoublesRegulation Set M-A

Synergy

Espathra uses Speed Boost and Calm Mind to accumulate stat boosts, then Baton Passes them to Archaludon, making it nearly impossible to KO while it fires rain-boosted Electro Shots. Mega Scovillain redirects attacks away from Espathra with Rage Powder and spreads burns via Overheat, protecting the setup. Politoed sets rain for Archaludon's Electro Shot and deals independent damage with Mystic Water Weather Ball. Sneasler provides Fake Out support to buy turns for Espathra, and Mega Dragonite serves as an alternate mega that covers Charizard matchups where Scovillain is weak.

Win Conditions

Baton Pass multiple Calm Mind and Speed Boost boosts from Espathra to Archaludon, then sweep with Electro Shot under rain. Secondary mode: Polytoad plus Archaludon rain offense without Baton Pass; Mega Dragonite into Charizard matchups.

Lead Options

Mega Scovillain + Espathra, Sneasler + Espathra, Politoed + Archaludon

Threats

Well-played Mega Charizard Y teams that conserve weather. Special damage reduction tools like Snarl, Light Screen, and Parting Shot from Incineroar that strip Espathra's special attack boosts before they are passed. Tailwind teams that can outpace Archaludon even at plus two or plus three speed.

Team Export
Archaludon @ Leftovers
Ability: Stamina
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 2 SpA / 23 SpD / 9 Spe
- Protect
- Electro Shot
- Dragon Pulse
- Flash Cannon

Politoed @ Mystic Water
Ability: Drizzle
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 23 HP / 12 Def / 30 SpA / 1 Spe
- Protect
- Muddy Water
- Weather Ball
- Ice Beam

Mega Scovillain @ Scovillainite
Ability: Moody
Calm Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD
- Protect
- Leech Seed
- Rage Powder
- Overheat

Sneasler @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unburden
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Protect
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Dire Claw

Mega Dragonite @ Dragoninite
Ability: Multiscale
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 11 HP / 32 SpA / 23 Spe
- Protect
- Dragon Pulse
- Hurricane
- Extreme Speed

Espathra @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Speed Boost
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 9 Def / 6 SpD / 19 Spe
- Protect
- Lumina Crash
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass

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