Grass
Poison
Held Item
Venusaurite
ProtectSludge BombGiga DrainLeech SeedA bulky special set. If the opponent is not Grass-type, click Leech Seed first; Sludge Bomb is mainly for Grass targets. Extra Speed can be used if you want to outrun Mega Meganium.
Fire
Flying
Held Item
Charizardite Y
ProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamOverheatThe straightforward special-attacking Charizard Y line: use Speed and Special Attack to force damage. Tailwind, Air Slash, and Scorching Sands are valid alternatives if the team needs them.
FireFlyingHeld Item
Charizardite Y
ProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamOverheatThis bulkier Charizard Y survives more physical pressure, including Rock Slide benchmarks. The Speed is tuned for Tailwind lines rather than pure max Speed racing.
Fire
Dragon
Held Item
Charizardite X
ProtectFlare BlitzDragon Dance
Thunder PunchThe classic Dragon Dance plan. One attacking slot is often enough; Thunder Punch is useful for Water targets, while Feather Dance can be chosen when the team wants disruption.
Fire
Fighting
Held Item
Focus Sash
ProtectFlare BlitzClose Combat
Rock SlideSimple and violent: Speed Boost plus strong physical attacks makes the game plan direct. Protect is important because every Speed Boost turn changes the board.
GrassFighting
Held Item
Chesnaughtite
ProtectSpiky ShieldLeech SeedWood HammerIt has many weaknesses, so surviving the first exchange is the main issue. Use its bulk and Bulletproof matchups carefully instead of treating it as a universal wall.
Fire
Psychic
Held Item
Delphoxite
Protect
Nasty PlotHeat WavePsychicMega Evolution does not fix Delphox's physical frailty. Play for Speed, use Nasty Plot only when the board is safe, and beware sudden physical damage.
Grass
Fairy
Held Item
Meganiumite
ProtectEnergy BallSolar BeamDazzling GleamThis version leans into damage. It depends heavily on its Mega ability and sun turns, so watch for weather disruption and Steel answers.
GrassFairyHeld Item
Meganiumite
ProtectEnergy BallSolar BeamLeech SeedThe bulkier variant plays more like Mega Venusaur. Mega first when Steel checks are present, then use Leech Seed to make long turns favorable.
SteelPsychic
Held Item
Metal Coat
Protect
Stomping Tantrum
Ice PunchHeavy SlamIf Heavy Slam is not enough, drop Ice Punch for Zen Headbutt. Ice Punch still has excellent coverage into Salamence and Ground threats, so choose by matchup.
GhostPoison
Held Item
Gengarite
ProtectSludge BombShadow BallIcy WindThis is the pure damage Gengar. It goes straight into Special Attack and Speed, but the bulk is poor, so be careful around physical hits.
GhostPoisonHeld Item
Gengarite
ProtectSludge BombShadow BallPerish SongThis version invests more bulk so it can handle more situations. The Speed line is team-dependent and still does not outrun very fast Mega Salamence.
DragonFlying
Held Item
Sharp Beak
ProtectDragon DanceRoostDouble-EdgeThe most classic Dragon Dance Mega Salamence line. The Speed is meant to beat modest fast Fire benchmarks; physical variants can also use wider damage coverage.
DragonFlyingHeld Item
Sharp Beak
ProtectHyper VoiceTailwindFlamethrowerSpecial Salamence is not afraid of Intimidate, but 120 base Special Attack makes the Fire damage only average. It outspeeds timid fast Fire benchmarks.
DragonFlyingHeld Item
Sharp Beak
ProtectHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeTailwindMixed Salamence fits teams that want both Hyper Voice pressure and physical burst. Many older battle plans used this kind of flexible damage profile.
PsychicFairy
Held Item
Gardevoirite
ProtectHyper VoiceExpanding ForceTrick RoomClassic Tailwind and Trick Room hybrid pressure. Expanding Force replaces Psychic for wider damage, but be careful into opposing wide defenses.
Normal
Held Item
Kangaskhanite
Fake OutSucker PunchDouble-EdgePower-Up PunchEither bulk or Speed can work. If you bring Power-Up Punch, you must actually use it; otherwise the set is easy to waste.
NormalHeld Item
Kangaskhanite
Fake OutSucker PunchDouble-EdgePower-Up PunchThis version keeps a real bulk cushion and does not chase first move. Sucker Punch compensates for lower Speed and makes the set more forgiving.
SteelFairyHeld Item
Metal Coat
ProtectSucker PunchRock SlidePlay RoughIf you want Fire coverage you must carry Rock Slide, so the move slots are tight. Its biggest flaw is low move power compared with faster heavy hitters.
WaterPsychic
Held Item
Starminite
ProtectHydro PumpFlip TurnRapid SpinThe fastest power option here, but its strongest moves are not naturally high power. It can invest HP and Speed to play like a flexible fast pivot.
WaterPsychic
Held Item
Slowbronite
Iron DefenseBody PressScaldSlack OffRegular Slowbro can also play this, but Mega Slowbro has much higher Defense and cannot be ruined by critical hits, making the physical wall line steadier.
RockDark
Held Item
Tyranitarite
ProtectRock SlideKnock OffDragon DanceOne Dragon Dance is just enough to pass many Mega Gengar Speed lines, so max Speed is mandatory. Fighting matchups still need respect.
RockDarkHeld Item
Tyranitarite
Rock SlideKnock OffIce PunchLow KickThe coverage Tyranitar set is common. Older Weakness Policy lines are riskier now because modern Fire pressure makes that item plan harder to justify.
WaterGround
Held Item
Mystic Water
LiquidationHigh HorsepowerEarthquakeProtectMega Swampert now has High Horsepower and Flip Turn options. The move slots are tight, so choose coverage based on what your rain team lacks.
WaterDarkHeld Item
Mystic Water
ProtectGunk ShotIcy WindWater ShurikenThis set plays the popular coverage moves. The move slots are still not enough, and the source notes it unfortunately lacks Mat Block here.
Electric
Held Item
Manectite
ProtectThunderboltSnarlVolt SwitchA fast tour-style team captain. It is useful into Mega Gengar plans, can shout once, and sometimes pivot back out.
IceGhost
Held Item
Froslassite
ProtectBlizzardDestiny BondShadow BallThe fastest snow attacker line. Be careful when other teams steal the weather; Destiny Bond scares faster opponents but the Mega timing is awkward.