Apr 2, 2015, 08:59 PM
To be honest, you don't necessary need to run 'full rain' (stereotypical rain team with Politoed, Mega Swamper, Ludicolo, Kingdra), just have Politoed and/or Ludicolo/Kingdra take your rain mode. the main reason why I say this is you don't want to be walled by a Pokemon like Ferrothorn or Goodra which both play very well with or without rain. Remember rain is one of the oldest playstyles where people haven't adapted even with the 6 generation nerf since 5 turns is all what you need to play with a hyper offensive setting. Just having Politoed and Ludicolo will automatically give anyone a slight edge in team preview. Usually teams have one dedicated rain check but honestly you still have four other mons who can counteract against that play while the main rain component can just sweep with rain boosted attacks.
TL:DR Just use Politoed and Ludicolo as your main rain mode and take into consideration what Marcusube mention.
TL:DR Just use Politoed and Ludicolo as your main rain mode and take into consideration what Marcusube mention.
