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Building the New VGC Big 6: Competitive Pokémon Strategy

I will probably be using this thread for an extremely long time, probably the entirety of regulation M-C. The goal of this is to create, as the title suggests, the potential new "unbeatable", dominant team for the next regulation. No messing around or inconsistencies, or off meta stuff. Just pure metaslaving. As we all know Rilaboom Incineroar core is literally the best thing in champions here, one of the duos to beat. Mence is Salamence no further explanation needed. Sneasler has insane synergy with Rilaboom, and is always a stable in lower power formats it seems, so I don't think this is going to change anytime soon. Gholdengo was a demon back in late regulation H, running stupidly bulky optimised sets together with Rilaboom to provide passive recovery. Floette seems to be the ideal pair to mmence, and also an amazing abuser of fake out pressure, that's why it is here. Also provides built in synergy with Rilaboom lead, stopping intimidate.

The current developing paste is the following: https://pokepast.es/9024b121272a45a8

Versions Archive:
https://pokepast.es/ee9e134197af8d9c
(https://pokepast.es/d448d607ec3d536c)

Current problem needed to be solved:
- Optimising Incineroar EV spread, probably changing/leaning tor offensive fast Incineroar. (Thinking about changing to offensive item but I am not convinced, the power of Incineroar is longevity)
- Rillaboom EV optimising, no idea what this guy needs to live
- Consideration of 3a floette, or potentially even dropping?! (Idt so)

Don't feel shy to drop an option, suggest something or ask questions, I'll now analyse the EV spreads I have settled on. Thanks for everything!

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Mega Evolution Team Building Guide | Pokémon Champions

https://pokepast.es/a54f6a2f99f04ccf

Hey all, it's my first ever attempt to build a team from scratch and decided to build one for the upcoming Mega Evolution Battle Competition. I'm aware that the team is quite setup-reliant, so it definitely isn't a finished product as I didn't do EVs yet.

Currently most concerned about Mega Raichu Y and Mega Salamence. I'm also unsure whether the team has enough immediate offensive pressure and whether I'm covering the expected threats.

I'm treating this as a learning experience so I'm very open to suggestions. Any feedback is highly appreciated.

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Competitive VGC Team Build: Hisuian Samurott & Meta Picks

first rough draft Samurott-Hisui @ Focus Sash
Ability: Sharpness
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
Night Slash
Sacred Sword
Aqua Cutter
Protect

Gholdengo @ Life Orb
Ability: Good as Gold
Level: 50
Protect
Make It Rain
Shadow Ball
Nasty Plot

Delphox-Mega @ Delphoxite
Ability: Blaze
Level: 50
Psychic
Heat Wave
Nasty Plot
Protect

Sneasler @ White Herb
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
Close Combat
Dire Claw
Protect
Fake Out

Froslass-Mega @ Froslassite
Ability: Snow Warning
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
Aurora Veil
Blizzard
Shadow Ball
Protect

Rillaboom @ Miracle Seed
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
Grassy Glide
Fake Out
High Horsepower
Wood Hammer

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Pokémon VGC Teambuilding Challenge: Can You Fix This Team?

Hiya Teambuilders! I want to invite you all for a little challenge here. I want to see if this team of 6 Pokemon could win without changing said 6 Pokemon. Of course you can change moves and stats. Jk you can change 1 Pokemon on the team but only one. Gl! https://pokepast.es/f8ea7b76213bb742

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Anti-Meta Meganium: VGC Strategy & Team Building

I really really really hate weather. I am sick of it. Yard, rain with golisopod and female basc are all menaces. So what can one do? Looking at the Nice winning team, y'all know which one I'm talking about, I realised that there is a Mon that can only really be checked by Sneasler, and it's special so it can deal damage to pelipper and even OHKO the menace isopod itself, possibly making guaranteed win lines exist if built well. That being said, I'd like the team to also include a version that will beat yard plus Venu (and yard itself, don't care about chomp because obviously Meganium). The dog comes to mind but I'm biased. I also don't know what other components to add, probably Mons that are weak to rain if I had to guess, to abuse the niche of Meganium. Maybe weather myself? Doubt it. Would love to get input on my ideas or thoughts about other stuff to beat the meta bs because I'm just tired boss.

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Mega Evolution Tournament Team Building | Pokémon Champions

Making a team for the upcoming mega evolution tournament (only mons with megas are allowed).
https://pokepast.es/27184d327180f570
Any suggestions will be appreciated. Also, fhe clefable is there cause idk what to put. I don’t really think I need a second mega, and I can’t think of a suitable final slot for the team that also has a mega evolution

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Free Pokémon Hunting & Evolution Help | Pokémon Champions

I can currently hunt in Pokémon Violet, Sword, Legends: Z-A, and Legends: Arceus for anyone who isn't able to hunt for themselves (i.e., started with Champions). This will, of course, be on my own time whenever I'm available, and I'll respond as quickly as possible regarding timelines. I'm from the EU, so please keep that in mind. Most of the time I won't be hunting for shiny Pokémon because untojupiter does that and I don't want to take his job, but if he allows it, then I can. All trades will be done via Pokémon HOME GTS (I will explain everything when we trade, and no, I can't add you as a friend in Pokemon home)

Free Pokémon Hunting & Evolution Help | Pokémon Champions
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Optimize Your VGC Team: Mega Bax & Krookodile Strategy

A friend asked for help building a team with two of his favorite, Mega bax and krookodile, they are the only non- negotiable members, in my test runs I had problems with TR and water types, I can`t find a secondary mega to cover bax

https://pokepast.es/ab450f4e4d2d6aff
https://pokepast.es/2f7dff4fd5d6c1b5

Mega Blaziken VGC Team Build & Strategy | Pokémon Champions

Blaziken-Mega (M) @ Blazikenite
Ability: Speed Boost
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Close Combat
- Detect
- Rock Slide

Garchomp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Rough Skin
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stomping Tantrum
- Rock Slide
- Dragon Claw
- Rock Tomb

Primarina @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Liquid Voice
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 1 Spe
Modest Nature
- Hyper Voice
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Calm Mind

Rillaboom @ Miracle Seed
Ability: Grassy Surge
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def
Adamant Nature
- Wood Hammer
- Fake Out
- High Horsepower
- Grassy Glide

Gholdengo @ Life Orb
Ability: Good as Gold
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 28 HP / 30 SpD / 8 Spe
Modest Nature
- Protect
- Nasty Plot
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain

Raichu-Mega-Y @ Raichunite Y
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 11 Def / 10 SpD / 13 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fake Out
- Zap Cannon
- Protect
- Focus Blast

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