share. Getting tired of the normal rain teams, I decided to make one without Politoed for one main reason-to be able to use swift swim. Discussion in 'Older Gen RMT' started by emboarrocks, Aug 26, 2011. What will be good coverage and synergy with a politoed and kingdra core ? Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > emboarrocks #1 emboar fan. I was trying to make either a Rain or Sand team. Just wondering what yall think, who is better overall. Kingdra @ Life Orb Ability: Swift Swim Level: 50 Shiny: Yes EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe Modest Nature IVs: 0 Atk - Muddy Water - Draco Meteor - Hurricane - Protect . It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Rain team with politoed and kingdra. Toxicroak @ Black Sludge Jolly EVs: 136 HP, 120 SP.DEF, 252 SPEED ⦠Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Politoed's special attack stat by 2 stages. The best rain abusers for gen 7 VGC upwards are: Golduck is a good Pokemon on rain in non-mega, Z-move less, restricted thanks to well-balanced bulk as well as good offenses. Also didn't want him to be hindered by walls as much. 4 comments. Discussion. HP Fire is useless in Rain, put HP Grass for opposiing Gastrodon't for 4x weakness. OU rain team-WITHOUT POLITOED! Buddy7787 7 months ago #1. I went for a mixed sweeper because this guy is coming out right after Politoed to inflict some major damage quickly. But since Politoed is essential to this team, I suggest a defensive Politoed so you can last longer and come back in if another weather setter (Tyranitar, Ninetails, etc) ⦠For Pokemon Sword on the Nintendo Switch, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Who is better, Politoed or Pelipper for rain team?" save. Politoed had to be discussed here as a first, sorry other rain mons. Rain dance on him as a failsafe, and also the life orb to boost ⦠1 vote . 77 views. Any inputs would be appreciated! Politoed has more stats, much higher HP, Attack, and Special defense, but doesnt have accesses to a pivot to get him out of a bad sitch ⦠- Page 2. This is the rain team, obviously. Has Anybody tried it ? Politoed @ Choice Specs Ability: Drizzle Level: 50 Shiny: Yes EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD Modest Nature ⦠So without further ado, here's my rain team! Politoed is the word that lies within the definition of rain teams, politoed is the only trusty option which is used on about 99.9 percent of the rain teams except the 0.01 percent that would include thundurus that sets up rain, but wellâ also get to that ⦠User Info: Buddy7787. This would be for a doubles team. Politoed is a remarkable Special Sweeper. 85 Speed and 95 Special Attack looks unimpressive on paper, but remember, it gets Swift Swim and rain-boosted STAB water moves like ⦠Here's my first attempt at a good VGC team. Thanks! Rate My VGC 2021 Rain Team. Hi guys, wanting to build a rain team with politoed and kingdra here. Politoed @ Damp Rock Bold EVs: 252 HP, 128 DEF, 128 SP.DEF 0 Speed IV Ability: Drizzle-Scald-Surf-Rain Dance-Perish Song. Drizzle changes the weather to Rain when Politoed ⦠Who is better, Politoed or Pelipper for rain team? First time building a rain team btw. Politoed isn't just good for Drizzle, however, as it can deal major damage to anything without a resistance or high Special Defense with its STAB, rain-boosted Water moves, or support its team using moves such as Helping Hand and Icy Wind. * Waterfall * Hydro Pump * Draco Meteor * Rain Dance Basic rain dance team sweeper.