6 strategies
Strategies
Every competitive team follows a game plan. These are the major strategies in Reg M-A — the win condition, the lead pair, and why each one works. Pick one to build a full team around it, or take the quiz if you're not sure where to start.
Constant pressure from turn one — win before the opponent gets going.
Six attackers, no dead weight — tempo and raw power win games.
Redirect, pivot, and chip — out-resource the opponent turn by turn.
Protect your sweeper for two turns, then nothing survives.
Control the sky, control the game — sun, rain, sand, or snow does your work for you.
Flip the speed game — your slow, powerful Pokémon suddenly move first.
More variants in the team builder
These 6 are the core archetypes. The team builder offers additional game plans within each — weather sub-variants (Rain, Sun, Sand, Snow), Tailwind teams, Trick Room blends, and Mega-specific builds like Mega Gengar Shadow Tag or Mega Aerodactyl. Open the builder to see the full picker.
Not sure which fits your playstyle? Take the quiz →