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Mega Malamar Contrary Bulky Offense

DoublesRegulation Set M-B

Synergy

Grimmsnarl's Prankster Fake Tears and Scary Face give Mega Malamar Contrary boosts to SpD and Speed, while Parting Shot keeps it safe from retaliatory damage. Sylveon's Yawn puts opposing checks to sleep to enable Malamar's Superpower setup. Sinistcha provides Hospitality healing and Rage Powder redirection. Sneasler and Basculegion act as powerful independent attackers in matchups where Malamar is less relevant.

Win Conditions

Stack Contrary Superpower boosts on Mega Malamar while Grimmsnarl's Prankster moves provide free stat boosts. Yawn from Sylveon forces out opposing checks to create setup windows.

Lead Options

Malamar + Grimmsnarl, Malamar + Sylveon, Grimmsnarl + Malamar + Sylveon

Threats

Fairy types; opposing faster physical attackers before Malamar gets defense boosts; hard weather teams.

Team Export
Mega Malamar @ Malamarite
Ability: Contrary
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def
- Knock Off
- Psycho Cut
- Superpower
- Protect

Sylveon @ Fairy Feather
Ability: Pixilate
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 31 HP / 25 Def / 10 SpA
- Hyper Voice
- Quick Attack
- Yawn
- Detect

Sneasler @ White Herb
Ability: Unburden
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 1 Atk / 28 Def / 4 Spe
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Protect

Basculegion @ Focus Sash
Ability: Adaptability
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe
- Liquidation
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Protect

Grimmsnarl @ Roseli Berry
Ability: Prankster
Bold Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 25 Def / 8 SpD / 1 Spe
- Foul Play
- Fake Tears
- Scary Face
- Parting Shot

Sinistcha @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Hospitality
Bold Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 4 Def / 30 SpD
- Matcha Gotcha
- Life Dew
- Rage Powder
- Trick Room

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