Weather control is the name of the game when it comes to meta in Pokémon Champions. Be it casting a Sandstorm on the field or drowning opponents in Rain, there are constant weather wars on the field. Even still, Rain is one of the most dominant meta strategies currently, although playing it isn’t as straightforward.
The idea is simple: set up Rain to get buffs, whittle down your opponent, and take them out one by one. But synergy and timing are key to this water-type strategy. Today, I’ll let you in on the top Rain team currently dominating the format. This lineup allows you a quick setup, ample counters to other meta strategies, and a contingency plan in case things go awry.
What Is A Rain Team?
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Rain teams are made up of Pokémon that benefit from Rain. It mostly comprises water-type Pokémon for the damage boost, and avoids any fire-type Pokémon. You have a main rain setter who is able to create Rain in the first turns, the primary damage dealer to chip at your opponent’s health, clean up Pokemon that can take care of low-health foes, and then supports to counter other strategies.
Unlike the top Sun teams, Rain teams prefer a more controlled approach to the battle. You’re not dealing explosive damage, nor will you drag it out. It’s advised to take a mildly aggressive approach, but always have control of the match. Speed, health bars, and the environment should all be under your control.
Forming The Best Rain Team In Pokémon Champions
The leading lineup in today’s meta is:
- Pelipper as the rain setter and speed control
- Archaludon for Electro Shot (special attack)
- Basculegion (Male) for Physical Swift Swim
- Incineroar as support pivot with Fake Out
- Mega Floette as a late-game win condition
- Sinistcha for disruption
This will be your starting lineup if you’re running a Rain team. You can switch out Sinistcha and Mega Floette for Sneasler and Mega Starmie for more upfront damage and disruption, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Mega Floette does an incredible job as a secondary win condition if your Pelipper is knocked out, or Rain is not in play.
How It Works
The setup for Rain teams in Pokémon Champions is pretty simple. You start out with Pelipper and Archaludon. Pelipper activates Rain through Drizzle, giving you the following benefits:
| Type | Effect |
| Water-Type Moves | +50% damage |
| Fire-Type Moves | -50% damage |
| Weather Ball | Becomes Water-type with double power |
| Electro Shot | Fires immediately |
| Special Attack | Boosted by 1 stage |
| Hurricane | 100% accurate |
| Frozen | Nullified |
The main strategy for this team is to get Rain set up on the first turn. This will immediately give you all the buffs listed above, and since you started with Archaludon, it will fire Electro Shot in the first turn. Archaludon is your main source of damage since its special attack will also be boosted.
You want to keep Pelipper safe because it also serves as a speed-control measure. Use Tailwind early on to keep the speed in your favor, and have Incineroar on backup in case your Pelipper is in danger. Incineroar can use Parting Shot or Fake Out to keep your main Pokémon safe.
If you’re up against another weather setter like Charizard or Tyranitar, Pelipper automatically gets an advantage. Since it has a low base Speed stat, it will activate Drizzle after other weather setters. If both have the same Speed, it will be decided via a coin flip. You must remember that if both opening Pokémon are weather setters, the slower Pokémon’s weather takes priority.
Once the opponents are low enough, use Basculegion to sweep them away with Physical Swift Swim. Sinistcha can be used in between to disrupt your opponent’s strategy; use it as you see fit.
The one unique thing about this Rain team is Mega Floette. Unlike other weather teams that rely solely on their weather, Mega Floette can be used as a secondary win condition. A late-game Calm Mind is enough to sweep away any stragglers left after Archaludon’s special attacks and Basculegion.
If you play your cards correctly and control the pace of the match, there are very few strategies that can outmatch this team in Pokémon Champions.
Published: Apr 21, 2026 02:30 pm