GameCards

Hippowdon/Mega Aerodactyl/Mega Manectric Sand

Doubles • Regulation Set M-A

Synergy

Hippowdon sets permanent sand with Sand Stream, chipping opponents each turn while Leftovers recovery keeps it healthy. Mega Aerodactyl provides Tailwind speed control and Rock Slide flinch pressure under Tough Claws, while Mega Manectric absorbs Electric moves via Lightning Rod and spreads Snarl special attack drops. Garchomp and Kingambit close games as primary damage dealers, with Sylveon offering Fairy-type coverage and Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice spread damage.

Win Conditions

Sand chip plus Tailwind from Mega Aerodactyl creates a tempo advantage where Garchomp and Kingambit clean up weakened opponents. Yawn from Hippowdon forces switches or sleep, opening lanes for setup.

Lead Options

Mega Aerodactyl + Hippowdon, Mega Manectric + Hippowdon, Mega Aerodactyl + Garchomp

Threats

Trick Room teams that negate Tailwind speed advantage, Water-types that ignore sand chip, opposing weather setters that override Sand Stream.

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Team

Team Export
Mega Manectric @ Manectite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 30 HP / 2 Def / 2 SpD / 32 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Snarl
- Discharge
- Protect

Mega Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Tough Claws
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 1 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
- Rock Slide
- Dual Wingbeat
- Tailwind
- Protect

Hippowdon @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
Impish Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 23 Def / 11 SpD
- Earthquake
- High Horsepower
- Yawn
- Protect

Garchomp @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Rough Skin
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance

Sylveon @ Fairy Feather
Ability: Pixilate
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 1 HP / 29 Def / 20 SpA / 16 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Hyper Beam
- Quick Attack
- Protect

Kingambit @ Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Kowtow Cleave
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Low Kick