Set: Rain Abuser Jirachi

Jirachi @ Leftovers

Trait: Serene Grace

EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd

Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)

- Substitute

- Calm Mind

- Thunder

- Water Pulse

Here's an annoying set that's seen some use among stronger players. Jirachi tends to run a specially defensive Wish set in 5th gen, which is useful in its own right. However, something as versatile as Jirachi could be running a lot of other viable sets. This SubCM Rain Abuser set has the potential to sweep through entire teams with the right support.

For this Jirachi to work properly, Politoed is required as a teammate. A lot of common Jirachi switch-ins, including Gliscor and Skarmory, can't handle this set at all. Even Ferrothorn becomes mere setup bait, as Jirachi can boost up safely behind a Substitute and eventually sweep through the opposition. 

Not having a STAB move may seem strange, but Jirachi makes up for it by abusing powerful attacks in Rain with hax-inducing side effects. With paralysis and confusion from its two attacks, Jirachi ensures that opponents will have only a 37.5% chance to even make a move. With relatively minimal backup, Rain Abuser Jirachi becomes a potent threat that powers through many of its conventional counters.