Mega Raichu Y Team: Weakness Review & Help
Howdy! I'm looking for help describing the weaknesses of my Raichu team. If possible, what do I have covered and especially what don't I? You're absolutely allowed to roast my team, choices, and set ups! I believe any insight might be beneficial, especially if it can help me get out of Great Ball Rank 1.
My team isn't BiS (Best in Slot) with abilities nor moves, but I'm low on VP because I can hardly get a win. I, unfortunately, am dedicated to this roster, but I'll still take note of the reason behind the suggestions.
Basculegion and Whimsicott are the two most recent grabs, followed by Farigiraf. Basculegion might have STAB Wave Crash, Head Smash for Fire types and maybe Flying, STAB Last Respects, and STAB Flip Turn or Surf. Whimsicott will have Tail Wind, either Protect or Helping Hands, STAB moves. Sinistcha will have Life Dew, STAB Hex, STAB Matcha Gatcha, and either Calm Mind or Protect. I need to give my Raichu Protect again and/or Dazzling Gleam.
I've built around Rain Team + Mega Swampert counters, including Trick Room, double Grass, and maybe base Lighting Bolt Raichu vs Rain Archie.
I have my Raichu speed to be exactly 1 higher than max speed Mega Staraptor, who is still a massive thorn in my side. Trick Room could be used here too, but I prefer Tailwind.
Basculegion and maybe Sinistcha for my Trick Room Eruption encounters.
One of my biggest problems is that none of my pokemon can Fake Out ghost types.
Basculegion and Mega Raichu Y in Trick Room vs Mega Aerodactl.
Quite a few scenarios theoretically covered! I'm just not that great, tho. Ghost types, bulky mons, and Mega Malamar counter me quite easily. Are there any ideas on what I could change (besides the mons) to fix some of these issues? 🙂
Type Weaknesses and Attack Covers so far.
Team Code: 8CY47FVQQL
Raichu @ Raichunite Y
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Zap Cannon
- Focus Blast
- Fake Out
- Protect
Basculegion @ Mystic Water
Ability: Adaptability
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wave Crash
- Last Respects
- Aqua Jet
- Protect
Whimsicott @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Protect
Sinistcha @ Coba Berry
Ability: Hospitality
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Matcha Gotcha
- Rage Powder
- Strength Sap
- Protect
Sneasler @ White Herb
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Protect
Farigiraf @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Armor Tail
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
- Protect
The team is built around giving Raichu, Basculegion, and Sneasler safer turns to apply pressure. Whimsicott gives Tailwind and Encore support, while Farigiraf helps stop priority and gives a Trick Room option when the speed matchup is awkward.
Sinistcha is the defensive glue, using Rage Powder, Strength Sap, and Hospitality to keep the team alive. Basculegion is the cleaner, Sneasler gives Fake Out and fast physical pressure, and Raichu is the main Mega slot that helps control the board while threatening damage.
Overall, the team should feel a lot more consistent now because every Pokémon has a clear job instead of trying to cover too many random situations at once.
I appreciate that you folks didn't sacrifice the Trick Room option against faster teams, especially against Mega Swampert in Rain. I have a lot of battles to win or lose before I can BiS these options, but I look forward to it. Thank you so much!!
