Pelipper + Vaporeon + Archaludon: VGC Gimmick or Meta?

Summary

The Pokémon Champions | VGC Battles & Tournaments server is buzzing with a new theory-crafting discussion regarding a Pelipper, Vaporeon, and Archaludon core. Members are debating whether using Surf to trigger Water Absorb and Stamina is a viable competitive strategy or just a gimmick. This thread explores potential team optimizations, such as using Fake Tears and Draco Meteor to gain an edge in the Archaludon mirror match.

coralraven-21 OP

Imagine this.... SURF Pelipper, which activates Water absorb and Stamina.... IM GENIUS. Could this work in ladder or in tournaments? and is Support or Offensive or Wall vaporeon better?

merrykitten-85

Sounds very gimmicky

Most likely just be hurting your own arch too much

coralraven-21 OP

https://pokepast.es/e066d2c3e67b168a

smartpocket-98

idk how this team work, but if u have fake tears, how about draco metoer to win the arch mirror

@merrykitten-85 Sounds very gimmicky Most likely just be hurting your own arch too much
crispnoodle-46

Sometimes I do it with my Politoed and it's 20% with 25 special defense in Archaludon, oh my god

crispnoodle-46

:18_01_gardevoir_horror:

@crispnoodle-46 Sometimes I do it with my Politoed and it's 20% with 25 special defense in Archaludon, oh my god
merrykitten-85

Rain boost is to much damage on your own yeah haha

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