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Mega Ampharos Hybrid Rain

DoublesRegulation Set M-A

Synergy

Pelipper sets rain to power Palafin's Wave Crash and give Ampharos a Tailwind speed control option. Sinistcha and Incineroar share Trick Room duties as a second speed control mode, with Sinistcha's Hospitality keeping the team healthy across long games. Mega Gengar provides a perish trap pivot specifically for Floette-based teams that threaten Ampharos directly.

Win Conditions

Lead Mega Ampharos under rain or Tailwind and apply Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse against the Charizard Y, Garchomp, and Aerodactyl field. Switch to Trick Room via Sinistcha or Incineroar when speed control is contested. Palafin closes games with rain-boosted Wave Crash and Jet Punch priority. Deploy Mega Gengar as the perish trap fallback against Floette teams.

Lead Options

Mega Ampharos + Palafin, Mega Ampharos + Incineroar, Mega Ampharos + Pelipper

Threats

Floette teams hard-counter Ampharos directly, which is why Mega Gengar exists as the perish trap mode. Mega Venusaur can create difficulties. Teams that can remove rain before Palafin is deployed reduce the team's offensive ceiling significantly.

Team Export
Mega Ampharos @ Ampharosite
Ability: Mold Breaker
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 6 HP / 32 SpA / 28 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Protect
- Dragon Pulse
- Volt Switch

Pelipper @ Focus Sash
Ability: Drizzle
Modest Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 1 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Tailwind
- Hurricane
- Protect
- Weather Ball

Mega Gengar @ Gengarite
Ability: Shadow Tag
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 20 HP / 14 Def / 32 Spe
- Perish Song
- Shadow Ball
- Disable
- Protect

Incineroar @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Relaxed Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
- Fake Out
- Parting Shot
- Darkest Lariat
- Trick Room

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

Palafin @ Mystic Water
Ability: Zero to Hero
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe
- Jet Punch
- Wave Crash
- Flip Turn
- Protect