Adding on to what Tyke said about the newly announced Megas, I can definitely see them making a huge impact on the metagame. Here are some of the sets that I think these Megas can pull off most effectively in the metagame right now:
Gardevoir-Mega @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Hyper Voice
- Will-O-Wisp / Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
This set does wonders for Psychic teams. Psyshock and Hyper Voice are overall solid STAB moves to have, with Psyshock letting it nail Chansey and Mantine. Will-O-Wisp is simply awesome for crippling Alolan Muk when it tries to switch in, while also doing great against Bisharp if it tries to Sucker Punch. Calm Mind does great at breaking through some problematic types like Dark once Alolan Muk is gone and Ghost's defensive backbone of Mega Sableye+Jellicent+Gourgeist-Super. It also has some solid potential of breaking through Water, Electric, and even Normal. It also offers a very handy offensive presence for Fairy against troublesome Poison teams, as well as Grass's defensive core. Here are a few nice calcs:
Gallade-Mega @ Galladite
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Knock Off / Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
This set offers a potent physical sweeper/wallbreaker for Psychic teams.Mega Gallade can pull off a Swords Dance rather well, having some great natural special bulk and being able to break through Poison, which Psychic has a rather difficult time doing, as well as being able to break through more offensive Dark builds. Either Close Combat or Drain Punch could work depending on whether you value power or sustain more. Knock Off is pretty sweet for hitting Ghosts like Jellicent and Alolan Marowak, as well as Psychic teams. However, Ice Punch is also a solid option for dealing with Landorus, Gliscor, and Garchomp. This set also does amazingly well for Fighting, being able to break Poison's defensive core with ease. Here are some nice calcs:
Lopunny-Mega @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Frustration
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Ice Punch / Thunder Punch / Drain Punch
As Tyke said, Mega Lopunny is shaping up to be a staple on Normal teams yet again. Fake Out will definitely still be utilized even with the immediate Speed Megas get now. High Jump Kick is simply incredible STAB to have, being able to OHKO Mega Sableye. For the coverage move, Ice Punch is fantastic for dealing with Pokemon like Landorus, Garchomp, and Gliscor. However, I can definitely see Thunder Punch being much more prevalent due to Pelipper and Mantine's newfound relevance this gen. Drain Punch is yet another alternative in order to have a more sustained presence. Here are a few nice calcs:
Gardevoir-Mega @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock
- Hyper Voice
- Will-O-Wisp / Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
This set does wonders for Psychic teams. Psyshock and Hyper Voice are overall solid STAB moves to have, with Psyshock letting it nail Chansey and Mantine. Will-O-Wisp is simply awesome for crippling Alolan Muk when it tries to switch in, while also doing great against Bisharp if it tries to Sucker Punch. Calm Mind does great at breaking through some problematic types like Dark once Alolan Muk is gone and Ghost's defensive backbone of Mega Sableye+Jellicent+Gourgeist-Super. It also has some solid potential of breaking through Water, Electric, and even Normal. It also offers a very handy offensive presence for Fairy against troublesome Poison teams, as well as Grass's defensive core. Here are a few nice calcs:
Vs Dark:
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 248+ SpD Assault Vest Muk-Alola: 153-181 (37 - 43.8%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 176+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 480-568 (119.1 - 140.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Vs Ghost:
252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 144+ SpD Sableye-Mega: 302-356 (99.3 - 117.1%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gourgeist-Super: 399-469 (106.6 - 125.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Jellicent: 313-370 (77.6 - 91.8%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Normal's Eviolite Core:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 310-366 (44 - 52%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Porygon2: 324-382 (86.8 - 102.4%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Water:
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Swampert: 343-405 (84.9 - 100.2%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Mantine: 235-277 (62.8 - 74%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Empoleon: 334-394 (89.7 - 105.9%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 128 HP / 128 Def Lanturn: 300-354 (70.9 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Vs Electric:
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 298-352 (98.3 - 116.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zapdos: 268-316 (69.7 - 82.2%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Poison:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 302-356 (82.9 - 97.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 252-296 (82.8 - 97.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Grass:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 302-356 (82.9 - 97.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 358-422 (101.7 - 119.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 322-380 (85.6 - 101%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
And as an added bonus, some calcs of its amazing special bulk after +1:
252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 66-78 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- 86.4% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Magnet Tapu Koko Thunderbolt vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega in Electric Terrain: 109-130 (39.3 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Gengar Shadow Ball vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 134-162 (48.3 - 58.4%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 138-163 (49.8 - 58.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega in Sun: 160-190 (57.7 - 68.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 248+ SpD Assault Vest Muk-Alola: 153-181 (37 - 43.8%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 176+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 480-568 (119.1 - 140.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Vs Ghost:
252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 144+ SpD Sableye-Mega: 302-356 (99.3 - 117.1%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Gourgeist-Super: 399-469 (106.6 - 125.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Jellicent: 313-370 (77.6 - 91.8%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Normal's Eviolite Core:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 310-366 (44 - 52%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Eviolite Porygon2: 324-382 (86.8 - 102.4%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Water:
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Swampert: 343-405 (84.9 - 100.2%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Mantine: 235-277 (62.8 - 74%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Empoleon: 334-394 (89.7 - 105.9%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 128 HP / 128 Def Lanturn: 300-354 (70.9 - 83.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
Vs Electric:
+1 252 SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Rotom-Wash: 298-352 (98.3 - 116.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zapdos: 268-316 (69.7 - 82.2%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Poison:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 302-356 (82.9 - 97.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 252-296 (82.8 - 97.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Grass:
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 302-356 (82.9 - 97.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 168 SpD Ferrothorn: 358-422 (101.7 - 119.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Gardevoir-Mega Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cradily: 322-380 (85.6 - 101%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
And as an added bonus, some calcs of its amazing special bulk after +1:
252 SpA Hydreigon Dark Pulse vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 66-78 (23.8 - 28.1%) -- 86.4% chance to 4HKO
252 SpA Magnet Tapu Koko Thunderbolt vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega in Electric Terrain: 109-130 (39.3 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Gengar Shadow Ball vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 134-162 (48.3 - 58.4%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega: 138-163 (49.8 - 58.8%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO
252 SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. +1 0 HP / 4 SpD Gardevoir-Mega in Sun: 160-190 (57.7 - 68.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Gallade-Mega @ Galladite
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zen Headbutt
- Close Combat / Drain Punch
- Knock Off / Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
This set offers a potent physical sweeper/wallbreaker for Psychic teams.Mega Gallade can pull off a Swords Dance rather well, having some great natural special bulk and being able to break through Poison, which Psychic has a rather difficult time doing, as well as being able to break through more offensive Dark builds. Either Close Combat or Drain Punch could work depending on whether you value power or sustain more. Knock Off is pretty sweet for hitting Ghosts like Jellicent and Alolan Marowak, as well as Psychic teams. However, Ice Punch is also a solid option for dealing with Landorus, Gliscor, and Garchomp. This set also does amazingly well for Fighting, being able to break Poison's defensive core with ease. Here are some nice calcs:
Vs Dark:
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Mandibuzz: 165-195 (39 - 46%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 366-432 (88.6 - 104.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Poison:
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 366-432 (88.6 - 104.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 336-396 (110.5 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 402-474 (110.4 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Vs Ghost:
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Jellicent: 340-400 (84.3 - 99.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 316-374 (84.4 - 100%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Marowak-Alola: 234-276 (85.7 - 101%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 244+ Def Mandibuzz: 165-195 (39 - 46%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 366-432 (88.6 - 104.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Vs Poison:
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Drain Punch vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 366-432 (88.6 - 104.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 336-396 (110.5 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 212+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 402-474 (110.4 - 130.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Vs Ghost:
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Jellicent: 340-400 (84.3 - 99.2%) -- 75% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 316-374 (84.4 - 100%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Gallade-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 48 HP / 0 Def Marowak-Alola: 234-276 (85.7 - 101%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Lopunny-Mega @ Lopunnite
Ability: Limber
Happiness: 0
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Frustration
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Ice Punch / Thunder Punch / Drain Punch
As Tyke said, Mega Lopunny is shaping up to be a staple on Normal teams yet again. Fake Out will definitely still be utilized even with the immediate Speed Megas get now. High Jump Kick is simply incredible STAB to have, being able to OHKO Mega Sableye. For the coverage move, Ice Punch is fantastic for dealing with Pokemon like Landorus, Garchomp, and Gliscor. However, I can definitely see Thunder Punch being much more prevalent due to Pelipper and Mantine's newfound relevance this gen. Drain Punch is yet another alternative in order to have a more sustained presence. Here are a few nice calcs:
-1 252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Thunder Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Gyarados: 272-324 (82.1 - 97.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Thunder Punch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 248-292 (76.7 - 90.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Mantine: 340-404 (90.9 - 108%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 112 Def Sableye-Mega: 332-392 (109.2 - 128.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
KOs when paired alongside Fake Out:
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Frustration vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Tapu Koko: 196-232 (69.7 - 82.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Frustration vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-Y: 211-250 (71 - 84.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 202-238 (68 - 80.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Seismitoad: 279-328 (75.2 - 88.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 274-324 (66.3 - 78.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Thunder Punch vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Pelipper: 248-292 (76.7 - 90.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 240 Def Mantine: 340-404 (90.9 - 108%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 112 Def Sableye-Mega: 332-392 (109.2 - 128.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
KOs when paired alongside Fake Out:
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Frustration vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Tapu Koko: 196-232 (69.7 - 82.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega Frustration vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-Y: 211-250 (71 - 84.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Charizard-Mega-X: 202-238 (68 - 80.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 80 HP / 0 Def Seismitoad: 279-328 (75.2 - 88.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Lopunny-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 248 HP / 12 Def Muk-Alola: 274-324 (66.3 - 78.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
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