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Quick Guide: Regulation M-B

Understand the 3v3 format, common picks, and what changes in the current meta.

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What is Regulation M-B?

Regulation M-B is the official competitive doubles 3v3 format in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet. You bring 6 Pokémon and choose 3 for each battle.

Team Structure

A balanced team generally has:

  • 1–2 pivots (Incineroar, Farigiraf)
  • 1 speed control setter (Tailwind, Trick Room)
  • 1–2 high-pressure attackers
  • 1 answer for meta threats (Flutter Mane, Landorus-T)

Team Preview Tips

1. Identify the enemy win condition (rain, TR, hyper offense).

2. Never bring 3 Pokémon weak to the same type (e.g. triple Fire weak).

3. Consider who outspeeds after Tailwind or Trick Room.

4. Fake Out + Follow Me defines many turn 1 plays.

Use this site's Pick Battle Trainer to practice!