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Pinsir-Mega/Tauros-Paldea-Aqua/Camerupt Anger Point

DoublesRegulation Set M-A

Synergy

Whimsicott sets Tailwind with Prankster priority and uses Memento to drop the opponent's offensive stats, enabling Tauros-Paldea-Aqua and Camerupt to set up Anger Point via Pinsir's guaranteed-crit Storm Throw. Garganacl leads with Explosion to deal chip, KO Whimsicott, and clear space for the Anger Point sweepers. Farigiraf counters Trick Room teams with Imprison, blocking both Trick Room and Protect while Armor Tail blocks priority moves on the team's side.

Win Conditions

Storm Throw from Mega Pinsir triggers Anger Point on Tauros-Paldea-Aqua or Camerupt, raising their Attack to +6. Under Tailwind, the boosted sweeper uses Earthquake and Rock Slide to clean the opposing team. Whimsicott's Memento and Garganacl's Explosion create the free switch and tempo needed to execute the sweep within Tailwind's three turns.

Lead Options

Whimsicott + Garganacl, Whimsicott + Tauros-Paldea-Aqua, Whimsicott + Pinsir, Pinsir + Tauros-Paldea-Aqua

Threats

Fast priority moves (Sucker Punch, Extreme Speed) threaten the Anger Point sweepers before they can act. Basculegion and other fast threats can outpace the team if Tailwind expires. Opposing Tailwind teams can negate speed control. Trick Room teams are handled by Farigiraf but still pose some risk.

Team Export
Mega Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe
- Storm Throw
- Feint
- Giga Impact
- Protect

Tauros Paldea Aqua Breed @ Hard Stone
Ability: Anger Point
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 9 Def / 24 Spe
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Aqua Jet
- Protect

Camerupt @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Anger Point
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 32 Atk / 6 Def / 28 Spe
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Flame Charge
- Stomping Tantrum

Whimsicott @ Mental Herb
Ability: Prankster
Hasty Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Tailwind
- Memento
- Encore
- Protect

Garganacl @ Silk Scarf
Ability: Clear Body
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Wide Guard
- Protect

Farigiraf @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Armor Tail
Bold Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 23 HP / 20 Def / 15 SpD / 8 Spe
- Hyper Voice
- Imprison
- Protect
- Trick Room