Coaching Metagross Team Discussion

Summary

In Pokémon Champions | VGC Battles & Tournaments this announcement sparks a coaching Metagross build discussion. Members compare a non-rain team with Mega Dragonite, Mega Metagross, Incineroar, Primarina, Sinistcha-style support and Sneasler, debating rain cores, adding Swampert/Arch, Pelipper role versus sun, and Sableye screens and encore utility.

happycandle-57 OP

A pretty meta idea, wondering what changes I should make?

https://pokepast.es/cc690c95580548a7

happycandle-57 OP
@happycandle-57 A pretty meta idea, wondering what changes I should make? https://pokepast.es/cc690c95580548a7
sharpsummit-52

add arch and swampert for basc and sneasler and add rain dance on sableye

cleverinbox-49

I use coaching metagross too

@cleverinbox-49 I use coaching metagross too
sharpsummit-52

atp don’t use a rain core

@sharpsummit-52 add arch and swampert for basc and sneasler and add rain dance on sableye
happycandle-57 OP

Then its just rain and kills the whole point of the team.

happycandle-57 OP

Pelipper is only here to get rid of yards sun

@happycandle-57 Then its just rain and kills the whole point of the team.
sharpsummit-52

basically

sharpsummit-52

yh but you can run rain and meta

@cleverinbox-49 I use coaching metagross too
happycandle-57 OP

What are the differences between our teams?

@sharpsummit-52 atp don’t use a rain core
cleverinbox-49

Mines not rain:-

Dragonite-Mega @ Dragoninite
Ability: Inner Focus
Level: 50
EVs: 10 HP / 26 SpA / 30 Spe
Modest Nature
- Dragon Pulse
- Heat Wave
- Tailwind
- Protect

Metagross-Mega @ Metagrossite
Ability: Clear Body
Level: 50
EVs: 9 HP / 32 Atk / 25 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Psychic Fangs
- Bullet Punch
- Body Press
- Protect

Incineroar @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
EVs: 30 HP / 12 Def / 20 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- Flare Blitz
- Darkest Lariat
- Parting Shot

Primarina @ Mystic Water
Ability: Liquid Voice
Level: 50
EVs: 29 HP / 6 Def / 27 SpA / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Haze
- Protect

Sinistcha-Masterpiece @ Kasib Berry
Ability: Hospitality
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD
Bold Nature
- Matcha Gotcha
- Trick Room
- Rage Powder
- Protect

Sneasler @ Focus Sash
Ability: Poison Touch
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab
- Coaching

@sharpsummit-52 yh but you can run rain and meta
happycandle-57 OP

Thats just standard rain

sharpsummit-52

ii could send you my rain team with metagross if you need

cleverinbox-49

Obv I need dnite cuz yknow favouritism

@cleverinbox-49 Obv I need dnite cuz yknow favouritism
happycandle-57 OP

Ofc

@sharpsummit-52 ii could send you my rain team with metagross if you need
happycandle-57 OP

I already have one

@happycandle-57 I already have one
sharpsummit-52

yh but why using a rain core with no swamp or arc?

@sharpsummit-52 yh but why using a rain core with no swamp or arc?
happycandle-57 OP

Because its not a rain core

@cleverinbox-49 Mines not rain:- Dragonite-Mega @ Dragoninite Ability: Inner Focus Level: 50 EVs: 10 HP / 26 SpA /…
sharpsummit-52

this is nice

@happycandle-57 Because its not a rain core
sharpsummit-52

pelipper basc?

happycandle-57 OP

Sableye is incredible for screens and encore disable, and pelipper makes the sun matchup even playable

@sharpsummit-52 pelipper basc?
happycandle-57 OP

Basc is on every team

cleverinbox-49

Ok Ik this is the like 3rd one of your teams I've said this on but this time it makes a lot of sense

cleverinbox-49

You could run dnite

happycandle-57 OP

😭

@happycandle-57 Sableye is incredible for screens and encore disable, and pelipper makes the sun matchup even playa…
sharpsummit-52

i use rain with sableye tbh

@sharpsummit-52 i use rain with sableye tbh
happycandle-57 OP

So do I

cleverinbox-49

You are using rain and dnite pairs rly well with metagross defencively

sharpsummit-52

and why are you trying to build a metagross team with a rain core almost🤦🏻‍♂️

happycandle-57 OP

https://pokepast.es/d0b0d1d49f558581
thoughts?
updated

cleverinbox-49

Wait no I didn't mean to use frosslass, they cover offensively but share the same weaknesses

cleverinbox-49

Blastoise is a special attacker with the ability to threaten ghost with dark pulse

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