Fire
Held Item
Charcoal
Eruption
Weather BallHeat Wave
Earth PowerThe eternal first-room attacker. If you play a Trick Room team, you almost never avoid Torkoal; it can use offensive glasses-style pressure or Charcoal protection.
Psychic
Fairy
Held Item
Twisted Spoon
ProtectTrick RoomExpanding ForceMystical FireAn important Trick Room setter that also attacks inside Trick Room. It must be paired with Indeedee; without Indeedee, the set is hard to play.
PsychicNormal
Held Item
Sitrus Berry
Expanding ForceFollow MeHelping HandTrick RoomAs long as the game has Indeedee, it is extremely important. Everyone using Expanding Force wants it, and slower natures can avoid speed clashes with other terrain teams.
GroundNormal
Held Item
Soft Sand
ProtectHeadlong RushEarthquakeFacadeRegular Ursaluna usually belongs to mixed Trick Room teams. If you also want Tailwind, use a Brave nature with some Speed so it can move under Tailwind too.
GroundNormalHeld Item
Twisted Spoon
ProtectBlood MoonHyper VoiceEarth PowerBoth bear forms are very strong. Bloodmoon often uses a bulk item, does not always need Trick Room, and can run enough Speed to pass modest Fire benchmarks.
Water
Ghost
Held Item
Mystic Water
ProtectWave CrashLast RespectsAqua JetOne of the rain brothers and a fierce attacker. If you bring Assault Vest-style bulk, use four attacks; otherwise Protect can become a fast pivot move.
Steel
Dragon
Held Item
Metal Coat
Electro Shot
Snarl
Body PressDragon PulseA rain brother with very high bridge-style durability, but without rain it must be careful into Charizard Y. Dragon Pulse can become Flash Cannon.
SteelDragon
Held Item
White Herb
Electro ShotDraco MeteorFlash CannonProtectWith White Herb, it can operate even when rain is stolen and still attack directly. This is the version that cares less about non-rain turns.
Water
Flying
Held Item
Sharp Beak
HurricaneWeather BallTailwindProtectThe rain team captain brings the weather. It is not fast, so when teammates add Speed you must consider whether to outrun it; bulky Pelipper can also be used.
WaterHeld Item
Sitrus Berry
Muddy WaterHelping HandPerish SongProtectPolitoed plays differently from Pelipper. It is mostly a rain team member rather than a damage dealer, especially now that it cannot carry Scald.
DragonFlying
Held Item
Dragon Fang
ProtectScale ShotTailwindIron HeadIt can send a fast Dragon boost, so Dragon Dance is not required. If you play fast Dragonite, Scale Shot and Iron Head are recommended.
FirePsychicHeld Item
Twisted Spoon
Expanding Force
Meteor BeamArmor CannonTrick RoomItems are usually strong special-attack boosters. Speed can be added, or Trick Room can be skipped, but this configuration depends strongly on Indeedee.
FirePsychicHeld Item
Charcoal
Expanding ForceHeat WaveAura SphereEndureThe partner must use a quick pivot hit to trigger Weak Armor and double Speed while activating a weakness-risk line. High-speed partners are preferred.
WaterHeld Item
Sitrus Berry
ProtectOrder UpEarthquakeWave CrashDondozo can simply eat damage and clear the board. It is mostly a standing-board piece, and teammates often carry field control for it.
WaterHeld Item
Mystic Water
ProtectOrder UpEarthquakeWave CrashThe aggressive Dondozo is not afraid of fainting; each KO is value. At max Speed it passes many important lines, so use a firm Speed plan.
DragonWaterHeld Item
Mystic Water
Muddy WaterDraco MeteorHydro Pump
Icy WindThe common Tatsugiri is four attacks. When paired with Dondozo, red forms usually add Attack, pink forms add Defense, and yellow forms add Speed.
DragonWater
Held Item
Focus Sash
Muddy WaterDraco MeteorProtectHelping HandThe source cannot confirm Mega Tatsugiri's ability or effect, so it does not recommend that route. Helping Hand can become Icy Wind when the team needs Speed control.
DragonWaterHeld Item
Sitrus Berry
Muddy WaterDraco MeteorProtectHelping HandThe bulky Tatsugiri can continue supporting teammates after Dondozo leaves the field. It is not focused on immediate damage.
Normal
Held Item
Silk Scarf
ProtectPopulation BombEncoreFollow MeOffensive Maushold has extremely high multi-hit damage and can delete many targets, but Intimidate and Rocky Helmet-style punishment are major concerns.
NormalHeld Item
Sitrus Berry
ProtectFollow MeSuper FangHelping HandSupport Maushold uses Friend Guard to protect teammates and can still bring Super Fang, Helping Hand, Encore-style disruption, and Follow Me.
Fairy
Held Item
Fairy Feather
Trick Room
Rage PowderDecorate
Giga DrainFor a physical-defense set, use a 244 HP / 188 Defense / 76 Special Defense style spread. Alcremie is mainly a durable support piece.
DarkSteel
Held Item
Black Glasses
ProtectSwords DanceKowtow CleaveSucker PunchKingambit is a fierce anti-Intimidate general. Fighting types hold it in check, but Swords Dance and Sucker Punch are uniquely threatening.
DarkSteelHeld Item
Black Glasses
Brick BreakIron HeadKowtow CleaveSucker PunchThis version carries Sucker Punch for the four-attack plan. The non-STAB coverage is not amazing, and it still does not have explosive Flying-style burst.
IceFairy
Held Item
Never-Melt Ice
BlizzardAurora VeilMoonblastIcy WindThe common Ice Ninetales spread uses max Special Attack and enough Speed. If you want Light Clay-style Aurora Veil support, it becomes bulkier and more supportive.
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