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Mega Sceptile Lightning Rod Discharge

Doubles • Regulation Set M-B

Synergy

The team's core is Mega Sceptile's Lightning Rod ability combined with Choice Scarf Rotom-Heat's Discharge, which simultaneously gives Sceptile free Special Attack boosts while spreading chip damage and paralysis. Aerodactyl provides Tailwind and Wide Guard support, letting the rest of the team outspeed under wind while protecting Discharge from friendly fire. Garchomp and Basculegion round out the team as powerful physical attackers that punish anything resistant to the Lightning Rod core.

Win Conditions

Get Mega Sceptile a Lightning Rod boost via Rotom-Heat Discharge, then sweep with +1 Earth Power and Dragon Pulse. Tailwind from Aerodactyl supports the back line and secures Speed control when Sceptile cannot lead. Basculegion cleans up late game under Tailwind with Last Respects.

Lead Options

Sceptile + Rotom-Heat, Aerodactyl + Garchomp, Aerodactyl + Basculegion

Threats

Opposing Tailwind teams, fast physical attackers that OHKO Sceptile before it can get a boost, Trick Room

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Team

Team Export
Mega Sceptile @ Sceptilite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Grass Knot
- Dragon Pulse
- Earth Power
- Detect

Rotom (Heat) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Overheat
- Volt Switch
- Discharge

Basculegion @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Adaptability
Adamant Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 3 HP / 18 Atk / 32 Def / 13 Spe
- Wave Crash
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Protect

Aerodactyl @ Focus Sash
Ability: Unnerve
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Rock Slide
- Dual Wingbeat
- Tailwind
- Wide Guard

Garchomp @ Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Jolly Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Protect

Floette Eternal @ Floettite
Ability: Flower Veil
Timid Nature
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
- Moonblast
- Dazzling Gleam
- Light of Ruin
- Protect

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