Is thundurus-I generally considered to outclass -T?
Looking at the bases it seems that -T would be better with the NP set, as it has the same (lack of) bulk and still a pretty trolly speed tier, sitting above all the base 100s, but a much nicer SpA. Or is that extra 10 base speed important to out-speed too many key pokemon? They both get out run by priority anyway. (I'm still pretty new to competitive so admit I might just be being blinded by the higher SpA and missing something here.)
Edit: And Volt absorb can help cancel out SR damage if you predict a switch into Rotom's Volt Turn. (Though Rotom is usually pretty bulky, so I'm not certain you'd WANT to trap him in and take a Hydro Pump/Overheat.)
Looking at the bases it seems that -T would be better with the NP set, as it has the same (lack of) bulk and still a pretty trolly speed tier, sitting above all the base 100s, but a much nicer SpA. Or is that extra 10 base speed important to out-speed too many key pokemon? They both get out run by priority anyway. (I'm still pretty new to competitive so admit I might just be being blinded by the higher SpA and missing something here.)
Edit: And Volt absorb can help cancel out SR damage if you predict a switch into Rotom's Volt Turn. (Though Rotom is usually pretty bulky, so I'm not certain you'd WANT to trap him in and take a Hydro Pump/Overheat.)
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