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这套是作者在M-3赛季冲到最高2480的纯正受循环，直接沿用了M-2的班底再改良。核心是双Mega物理受——Mega布里卡隆+Mega呆壳兽——分担压力，前者顶铝钢桥龙、幽尾玄鱼、坚盾剑怪、仆刀将军这条线，靠铁壁+舍身+地震+光合作用死守；后者HB满配去接Mega巨金怪、Mega火焰鸡、Mega姆克鹰、Mega巨沼怪这批M-B新增的物理Mega。卡比兽走厚脂特殊受，重点是靠地裂躲平局判定，同时地裂+地震两面处理持久力型和坚硬型铝钢桥龙。超坏星撒毒菱+黑雾兜底谜拟丘和瞑想类。Mega皮可西专门解隐形岩烈咬陆鲨和大嘴娃，靠魔法反射挡钉、天然+宇宙力量硬吃。最后一格美纳斯带气势披带+镜面反射，就是为了同时解决Mega妖火红狐、恶企图赛富豪、雨队铝钢桥龙这三个原本很重的特杀。作者自评短板是环境新增物理Mega对布里卡隆和呆壳兽都不利，毒在巨金怪多的环境里通得也不好，只能靠受循环整体互补硬扛。Build article →

The author's starting point is a partner Infernape plus Whimsicott setup-enabler core: they found Whimsicott's Leech Seed and Encore pair beautifully with Stealth Rock, since both force switches and rack up rock chip. A Yache Berry Infernape lays Stealth Rock and drops attack with Will-O-Wisp, and can Encore-lock opponents into the Water and Ground moves aimed at it so Whimsicott's Leech Seed stays safe. The two setup sweepers are Dragon Dance Mega Gyarados and Iron Defense Mega Metagross; Gyarados flips games with Intimidate and super-effective coverage, while Metagross walls and grinds down Meowscarada, Umbreon, Scizor and the Metagross mirror. The last two are Life Orb Swords Dance Mimikyu and Focus Sash Aegislash to handle lead Greninja and Ceruledge, while baiting foes into thinking Aegislash lacks a Sash. The author's noted weakness is having few answers to Hippowdon's Yawn, so MetBuild article →

The author admits the team's completion isn't high but each slot packs a specific counter, winning on individual power. The centerpiece is an HA Starmie running a Bulk Up set; once it stacks even one boost the payoff is huge, and the unexpected set creates favorable reads only the pilot sees, like Bulking up into an Aegislash King's Shield or straight into a physically defensive Gyarados. AS Lopunny is dedicated to beating Archaludon, Greninja, Hydreigon and Meowscarada. A bulky Sylveon uses Yawn loops for board control and is nearly impossible to OHKO. Archaludon is the check to Mimikyu, Metagross, Gyarados, Starmie and Mawile. A Nasty Plot Substitute Hydreigon counters Skeledirge, Hippowdon, Aegislash and Umbreon, dodging Yawn in front of Hippowdon while keeping its Sub. Garchomp fills the last slot to handle Scovillain, Venusaur, Victreebel and Samurott. The author says the three hardBuild article →

The author felt Mega Raichu Y played great among the new M-3 mons, loving how No Guard removes accuracy worries and Zap Cannon lets you push luck, so it became the core. Raichu is shockingly frail after Mega, so it got a Corviknight to absorb physical threats like Garchomp and Meowscarada, and a Snorlax cushion for special ones like Archaludon and Hydreigon. On offense, Garchomp handles matchup pressure and Stealth Rock, Starmie punishes bulky rock-setting Garchomp and is favored into Fire types, and Archaludon rounds it out as a heavy special breaker. Raichu runs Zap Cannon, Focus Blast, Grass Knot for Hippowdon, and Substitute, while Corviknight sweeps late off Bulk Up. The author was thrilled to reach final Champion tier for the first time, though bulky Iron Defense Metagross kept feeding on the team down the stretch.Build article →

Seeing Mega Scolipede's stats in ZA, the author was sure that with Speed Boost it would be strong no matter its ability, and started the team from it. Shell Armor pairs perfectly with screens, and with Light Clay unbanned this season, Aurora Veil Alolan Ninetales plus Scolipede became the core. Screen teams like to grab numbers and info advantage in one-on-ones before setting screens, so easy leads Mimikyu and Ceruledge got the nod. Scolipede snowballs off Speed Boost, Swords Dance, and Drain Punch recovery, while Focus Sash all-out Ceruledge is the best Sash mon in MB. Life Orb Mimikyu carries Curse and Trick Room, Mega Blastoise handles Metagross, Corviknight and Fire types, and Mega Scovillain specifically fights the Metagross-plus-Primarina-plus-Hippowdon combo. Maushold was the offline-event slot for breaking Umbreon-plus-Hippowdon stall, and it won the offline event. The author sayBuild article →

Returning since USUM, the author's idea was to stack high-BST mons and then tune moves and EVs to the meta so there's a win path against anything. The Mega slot is 700-BST Mega Dragonite to answer M-3's strong new Fighters (Blaziken, Staraptor, Annihilape) and combos like Hydreigon-plus-Metagross, backed by Mega Starmie for absurd damage off Huge Power. A Will-O-Wisp Quiver Dance Volcarona, near-max in Defense, works into both physical and special and was the team MVP, racking up 3HKOs. A Choice Scarf Jolly max-Speed Garchomp serves as stopper and sweeper. A Substitute plus Sheer Cold Vanilluxe specifically breaks stall cores. The last slot is Aegislash aimed at Staraptor and Floette, later switched to Life Orb physical but rarely brought. Dragonite must lead or Stealth Rock kills Multiscale. The author says special-leaning Archaludon stayed a problem all season, and lead Glimmora and GrBuild article →

The author built around Mega Mawile, a favorite that hadn't seen play in seven years. The core is Mega Mawile plus Hydreigon and Gholdengo, three mons whose typings complement each other while covering cycling, wallbreaking, and one-on-one matchups. Scarf Hydreigon does damage and pivots, while a bulky Nasty Plot Gholdengo shreds walls like Venusaur and Corviknight. Hippowdon is the physical cushion versus Blaziken, and Mega Staraptor is a selection lure, stomping mid-speed threats like Garchomp and Archaludon with Close Combat while baiting out Mimikyu and Aegislash so Mawile can sweep. The last slot is a Focus Sash Meowscarada laying Toxic Spikes to raise Staraptor's cleaning power. The author admits Fairy types like Sylveon and Primarina are the weak spot, but reached Champion rank by minimizing coinflips and applying selection pressure.Build article →

The author runs a pure matchup-based team: lead with a Mega to grab a numbers advantage, then close with two mons that dominate one-on-one. The trio of Mimikyu, Kingambit, and Basculegion could handle almost any matchup by picking two, so he stacked three Megas to widen coverage. The three Megas are Blaziken, Mega Blastoise, and Mega Victreebel, mix-and-match as long as the coverage is there; Mega Victreebel had the highest usage, guaranteeing at least one trade with Grassy Glide and trading blows with Archaludon. Kingambit is the team's strongest piece, running Focus Sash with Kowtow Cleave, Guillotine, and Metal Burst, oppressive whenever it drops in; Basculegion sweeps after Kingambit clears out Dark and Ghost types. The author says Corviknight and Slack Off Hippowdon are the toughest, but the team is highly patterned and stable, netting his best-ever result.Build article →

The whole team is built around Mega Dragonite, a partner the author has raised since the RS era. The core is Mega Dragonite plus Gholdengo, complementing each other: Gholdengo covers the Fairy and Ice types Dragonite fears, while Dragonite handles the Ground and Fire Gholdengo dislikes. Dragonite's twist is Dragon Pulse over Draco Meteor: no Special Attack drop lets it spam attacks, and paired with Roost its longevity is huge, grinding down opposing lead Charizard or Hippowdon. Hisuian Samurott lays spikes while attacking with Ceaseless Edge and packs Encore, beating Basculegion, Mega Metagross, and stall teams. After tweaks, Focus Sash Mamoswine became the Ground lead, pressuring Garchomp, Glimmora, and Archaludon, and bulky Mega Scizor walls Mega Metagross while pairing with Dragonite. The author says rain teams and Archaludon setting up first are the hardest matchups.Build article →

The author built from Mega Gyarados, which can sweep almost anything given the right setup. Gyarados runs Dragon Dance to flip good/bad matchups and steal games with flinches; the key trick is holding the Mega Evolution as long as possible, using the typing change to keep forcing the opponent into guesses. For support, Volcarona covers the Grass, Fairy, Corviknight, and Umbreon that Gyarados fears, while Mimikyu handles Garchomp and Primarina. Two leads: Focus Sash Serperior was the season MVP, spamming Contrary Leaf Storm to crush Stealth Rock plus screens setups and Glimmora while pressuring Espathra and Vivillon; Garchomp sets Stealth Rock anonymously and uses Dragon Tail to bait setup mons. The final slot became Mega Raichu Y, forcing the opponent to keep a non-Mega and discouraging Primarina and Staraptor. The author says Meowscarada and Mamoswine heavily pressure the leads, and onlBuild article →

The author hit Champion rank for the first time (final 151st, 2434) with a double-wall core: Mega Slowbro soaks physical hits, Hisui Goodra takes special ones, and four hard hitters clean up. Slowbro's Shell Armor blocks crits while White Herb Goodra uses Acid Spray to break walls, making the two a complementary backbone. Choice Scarf Staraptor is the fast sweeper, its Reckless one-shotting Charizard Y and Delphox; Primarina answers Hydreigon plus Metagross cores; Mamoswine sets Stealth Rock and hunts Dragonite; Mega Gengar patches the Fairy weakness. The author flags Charizard Y, Ceruledge, and especially non-Scarf item Basculegion as the hardest matchups.Build article →

The author built around the newly added Mega Mawile (final 152nd, 2434), an offense-leaning team. Huge Power Mawile spamming Play Rough is the star, backed by Mimikyu for Trick Room setup and matchup control, and Hippowdon as a cushion that sets Stealth Rock and clicks Yawn. Mega Delphox is the second Mega for wall breaking and games where Mawile can't be brought, its bulk letting it tank a hit and revenge Mega Blaziken, Mega Venusaur, and Metagross. Choice Scarf Hydreigon covers Mawile's typing and targets Mega Metagross; a Sash special Meowscarada spreads Toxic Spikes and baits Charizard or Archaludon leads for the kill. The author notes Primarina alone squeezes their team choices, and late Mega Gyarados plus Mega Meowstic are rough.Build article →

This team centers on Mega Charizard Y as the premier special attacker, paired with a Choice Scarf Garchomp as an offensive pivot using a Sash for matchup flexibility and Scale Shot to boost speed before pressuring foes. Mega Lopunny provides a high-damage physical alternative with Jump Kick and Sword Dance to deny defensive walls. Mimikyu with Life Orb handles matchups against Garchomp, Starmie, and Basculegion that trouble the core. The author notes the team's biggest flaw is its reliance on accuracy-imperfect moves — Overheat, Scale Shot, Jump Kick, and Play Rough all sit at 90% accuracy, making luck variance unavoidable over a long grind; Scarf Meowscarada is identified as the hardest counter with no clean answer.Build article →

A Pokemon UNITE pro built around Palafin, their SV-era partner, and climbed 400 points in a day (final 155th, 2433). The core is Palafin plus Mega Dragonite, backed by Bellibolt as a special wall and pivot that uses Soak from above Hippowdon. Choice Scarf Palafin with Zero to Hero leads roughly 90% of the time, chipping with Wave Crash and Flip Turn before sweeping. Special Mega Dragonite runs both Flamethrower and Thunderbolt plus Hurricane to smash Mega Venusaur and Mega Staraptor. Vanilluxe brings snow and Taunt to counter Garchomp, Meowscarada, and stall; Hippowdon cushions with Stealth Rock and Yawn; Mega Sceptile targets Mega Starmie. The author calls Meowscarada, Mega Floette, and Baton Pass teams the toughest.Build article →

The author anchored on the veteran Glimmora + Umbreon pair and crammed four Megas in to reach 157th (2432). The idea: keep the core on two non-Megas so the game plan stays stable no matter which Mega you swap in, and four Mega options beat the opponent's usual two in the selection mind game. Sash Glimmora sets Stealth Rock and attacks, while Umbreon backstops with Wish plus Foul Play cycling. Each Mega has a job: Mega Gengar's Shadow Tag walls Primarina, Clefable, and Floette; Mega Gyarados uses Taunt to break stall and beat Delphox; Mega Meganium runs Substitute and Synthesis, going undefeated versus Mawile; Mega Metagross adds a Psychic answer. The author admits the biggest flaw is that three of four Megas lose to Delphox, and Starmie should have been added earlier to cover Blaziken.Build article →

A newcomer who started on the Champions platform reached 158th (2432) with an Espathra all-hands lineup. Roughly 80% of games ran Espathra, Mega Greninja, and Mimikyu: Espathra chips with Lumina Crash while dropping Special Defense, Greninja's wide coverage and Protean STAB extends the damage, and Mimikyu's Disguise sweeps the leftovers. Sash Espathra accelerates and crushes the Hydreigon + Metagross core; Greninja capitalizes on the Sp. Def drop from Lumina Crash, with timing the Mega and when to reset its type via Protean being the key skill; Life Orb Mimikyu leans on Disguise for matchup wins. Bench options include Mega Blaziken to deter Mega Gyarados and Kingambit, Vivillon for selection pressure, and Archaludon versus Kingambit. The author flags Mega Gyarados, Kingambit, and Volt Switch Bellibolt as the hardest to deal with.Build article →