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VGC 2025 Team Builder — Doubles (Regulation J, Archived)

This page documents the VGC 2025 Regulation J ruleset as an archive. Regulation J ran during the 2025 season and is no longer the active competitive regulation, so use this page for historical reference and team-building practice — not for current tournament legality. Reg J allowed one restricted Pokémon per team from a set list including Koraidon, Miraidon, Zacian, Zamazenta, and others, with four of six Pokémon brought to each battle. Speed ties, redirection moves (Follow Me, Rage Powder), and Trick Room defined the format, and doubles synergy — not raw power — decided most games. Metamons is not affiliated with The Pokémon Company: verify the current regulation on the official Play! Pokémon rules page before entering any live event.

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Key Pokémon in VGC 2025

Common team archetypes

  • Restricted + Setter

    Pair a restricted Pokémon (Koraidon, Miraidon) with a support setter — Amoonguss for redirection, Incineroar for Intimidate and Fake Out. The restricted mon provides the primary win condition while the support enables it.

  • Trick Room

    Slow down the game with Trick Room, then sweep with high-Attack, low-Speed Pokémon like Hatterene, Torkoal, or Stakataka. Requires two or three Trick Room setters in the back to maintain consistency.

  • Sun / Rain

    Weather teams use Drought or Drizzle to power up Fire or Water moves respectively, often pairing with Chlorophyll or Swift Swim sweepers. Sun teams often feature Koraidon as the restricted slot given its built-in sun ability.

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