[SET]
name: Standard
move 1: Thunderbolt / Discharge
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Reflect
move 4: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Spe / 168 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like the other Appliance Rotom, Rotom-C has the ability to be an effective anti-Rapid Spinner. What's so different about this one? This Rotom can actually counter Swampert, a Pokemon that poses a threat to the other Rotom-Appliances, because unlike others Rotoms, Rotom-C's signature move is Leaf Storm, which can OHKO Swampert in a single blow. Thunderbolt and Discharge is a matter of personal preference; Thunderbolt offers more power while Discharge will offer a smaller amount of damage than Thunderbolt would in exchange for an increased paralysis rate. Shadow Ball can be used for annoying Pokemon that can switch into Rotom-C, Cresselia being one of them. Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting make a rather useful combination due to nothing being able to resist it. Will-O-Wisp, like on the other Rotom-Appliances, makes a superb move on Rotom-C, as it's able to cripple many physical Pokemon of the OU metagame, Tyranitar being one of them. Reflect can be used to not only help Rotom-C take physical hits better, but guard the whole team against physical hits that can cause problems.
<p>Hidden Power Fighting is a option here because it provides a good alternative to handle Tyranitar. Hidden Power Ice and Thunderbolt or Discharge offer the famous "BoltBeam" combination, so Rotom-C won't have much problems taking down a Salamence and such. Leaf Storm, as always, should be used if one has the need to eliminate Swampert that can trouble a team. Tthe given 88 EVs in Speed allow for Rotom-C to outspeed a Adamant max Speed Tyranitar.</p>
[SET]
name: Special Sweeper
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Shadow Ball
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid / Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set takes advantage of of Rotom-C's sweeping abilities, and thanks to Leaf Storm, Swampert won't be able to stop the sweep. Thunderbolt here is for the obvious hard-hitting STAB, and Discharge could be used but Rotom-H needs all the power Thunderbolt can provide. Hidden Power Fighting provides decent coverage against Tyranitar and Heatran, while Hidden Power Ice is as an option here to destroy Dragon and Grass-type switch-ins. As previously mentioned, Leaf Storm is an option here for Swampert and possibly other Ground-types that can cause problems. Shadow Ball is here for the obvious Ghost-type STAB, and that can eliminate bulky Psychic-type Pokemon such as Cresselia.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice, 3 Attacks
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like on the other Rotom-Appliances, Trick is a pretty nifty move on Rotom-C. With a Choice Scarf, Rotom-C makes a pretty good revenge killer, as the EVs allow it to outspeed Gyarados that have a Dragon Dance set up and Skymin as well. Shadow Ball can be used for opposing Rotom-Appliances, or any Cresselia that stands in your way. It allows Rotom to outspeed everything from DDGyarados downward, or any other major threats faster than Gyarados still outsped by Rotom. A Hidden Power-of-choice or Leaf Storm can help to add coverage and threaten aforementioned threats.</p>
<p>Trick is pretty fun here, since it is able to Trick a Choice Scarf or Choice Specs on to some of Rotom-C's most common switch-ins. Blissey, for example, won't really enjoy a Choice Scarf nor Choice Specs crippling it.</p>
[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Charge Beam
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Hidden Power Fighting / Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
EVs: 64 HP / 232 SpA / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although one of the lesser used options, Charge Beam allows Rotom-C to attack while having a large chance to boost its already high Special Attack. When combined with Substitute, Rotom-C is even more capable of setting up on Blissey, a Pokemon that would normally wall a special attacking Rotom-C set. Seismic Toss has no effect on Rotom-C and Flamethrower / Ice Beam do not break Rotom-C's Substitutes due to the slight HP investment. Substitute also allows Rotom to block any Thunder Waves or Toxics that Blissey might launch at it. Shadow Ball is Rotom-C's main form of attack once it has received boosts from Charge Beam, and is capable of 3HKOing even 252 HP / 96 SpD Sassy Bronzong after a single boost. Hidden Power Fighting allows Rotom-C to take on incoming Tyranitar hoping to munch down on the wily ghost. After six boosts, Rotom-C is capable of 2HKOing even 0 HP / 176 SpD Calm Blissey (the bulkiest Blissey that Rotom will likely encounter) with either Hidden Power Fighting or Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt is also Rotom-C's best form of attack against Scizor.</p>
<p>As previously mentioned, 64 HP EVs allow Rotom-C's Substitutes to withstand any attack that Blissey is likely to use, as well as allowing Rotom to form three Substitutes in sand and five in normal weather. A Timid nature and 212 EVs allows Rotom-C to outspeed neutral-natured Mamoswine and Lucario. Using 212 Speed EVs also allows Rotom to reach a bonus point. 236 Special Attack EVs allow Rotom-C to almost always 2HKO even 0 HP / 176 SpD Calm Blissey with Hidden Power Fighting or Thunderbolt after six boosts. Rotom also has a 38% chance of 2HKOing 252 HP / 252 SpD Careful Tyranitar in Sandstorm after a single boost with Hidden Power Fighting, a definite 2HKO if Tyranitar switches into Stealth Rock.</p>
[SET]
name: Double Status
move 1: Discharge
move 2: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
move 4: Shadow Ball
item: Leftovers
nature: Modest / Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Def / 88 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Rotom-C has the benefit of using Leaf Storm alongside Discharge for a good combination of attacks that hit most Pokemon neutrally. The dilemma is that Leaf Storm is weaker in comparison to Rotom-W's Hydro Pump after using them both twice (210 damage from Leaf Storm and 240 from Hydro Pump). Despite those circumstances, Rotom-C makes a fine user of the dubious double status ambition. Discharge is a favorable alternative over Thunder Wave to prevent loss of coverage while still maintaining the 30% chance of paralysis. Will-O-Wisp is an excellent option against the usual physically adept Pokemon while Toxic is for the more defensively oriented Pokemon such as Zapdos and Blissey. Hidden Power Fighting is a recommended option on this set as the combination of both Hidden Power Fighting and Will-O-Wisp can shut down most Tyranitar. On the other hand, Hidden Power Ice gives roughly the same coverage with Discharge and Shadow Ball with only Magnezone being the real threat to Rotom-C. Leaf Storm, as always, should only be used as a last resort, if Rotom-C must remove a Pokemon such as Swampert for an apparent reason.</p>
<p>You can efficiently use all three status moves alongside Hidden Power Ice or Fighting to give something similar to a "triple platform" of status. You must be more aware of certain switches to Pokemon that are already suffering from status; however, it is an excellent tactic to cripple as many Pokemon as possible.</p>
<p>The EVs suggested outpace Adamant Tyranitar while still maintaining good Defense to back up Will-O-Wisp. Modest gives more of a kick when using Hidden Power Fighting and Discharge while Bold gives you a 10% boost to your Defense stat if necessary.</p>
[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Rest
move 2: Sleep Talk
move 3: Discharge / Shadow Ball
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fighting
item: Leftovers
nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like all the rest of the Rotom appliances, Rotom-C is no exception when it comes to lacking a recovery move. Rest and Sleep Talk compensates that for the most part. The combination of Discharge and Will-O-Wisp make it difficult for many Pokemon to switch into often with minor exceptions such as Blissey and Celebi. It is depressing for your opponent when they switch their Heatran into this set only to be succumbed by Discharge instead and thus paralyzed 30% of the time. Even Zapdos fears this set since a well-placed paralysis can ruin his ability to Roost-stall Stone Edges, and Will-O-Wisp can drain his HP </p>
<p>While Discharge and Will-O-Wisp are a deadly combination that compliment each other usuall, there is more to consider. Hidden Power Ice paired along with Discharge gives neutral coverage for the most part and still making it a poseable threat against Dragon-types by OHKOing most of them. Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting make a rather useful combination since nothing resists it."). This set can also triumph against certain Pokemon such as Blissey or Zapdos one on one if one opts to use Toxic instead of Will-O-Wisp; however, the grave threat of Tyranitar becomes more of a problem when opting for this type of strategy.</p>
<p>With Will-O-Wisp, the given EV spread is usually the best to consider for this set. This maximizes both defenses without resorting to balancing both Defense and Special Defense. If you aren't using Will-O-Wisp you should consider using 136 Defense EVs and 120 Special Defense EVs while maxing out HP. With the Calm nature this balances out both defenses but gives a small boost to your Special Defense. If you feel that more Defense is necessary than Special Defense than simply swap around the Defense and Special Defense EVs and use a Bold
nature instead.</p>
[SET]
name: Double Screen
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Discharge / Shadow Ball
move 4: Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fighting / Leaf Storm
item: Light Clay
nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Rotom-C also has the capability, like the other appliances, to generate both Reflect and Light Screen. Using Light Clay gives you eight turns to use and abuse the boost in your defenses. Discharge and Hidden Power Ice or Leaf Storm makes an excellent combination together, while Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting compliment one another. As always remember that Leaf Storm should be reserved until the last minute as the Special Attack drop could leave you vulnerable to Tyranitar and that Choice Band Pursuit. Thankfully Reflect will aid you from being quickly OHKOed. </p>
[Other Options]
<p>Confuse Ray pairs well with Discharge, though that strategy is best left to Rotom-F thanks to Air Slash being exclusive to it. Thunder Wave and Toxic are Rotom-C’s other status moves available. Thunder Wave guarantees paralysis while Toxic cripples bulky Pokemon such as Zapdos and Hippowdon. Ominous Wind and Charge are Rotom-C’s other options to bolster its stats. Spite and Protect allow Rotom-C to PP stall; however, it is best left to Dusknoir and Spiritomb thanks to Pressure.</p>
[EVs]
<p>Rotom-C's capabilities are endless alongside its EV possibilities. Offensive EVs should stick to maxing out your Special Attack and Speed. While Modest gives a good boost in your Special Attack, Timid will give the necessary push to outpace Adamant Lucario and friends. Speed becomes the next important factor when deciding on where to make a good benchmark. Without any boosts, 56 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Tyranitar, while 88 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Scizor. From there it's figuring out where to throw the remainder EVs into either defenses. After that use the beneficial nature that complements the used EVs. So for example, you would want to use Bold if you opt to use 168 Defense EVs. 154 Speed EVs obtain 246 Speed, just enough to also outpace said Tyranitar with a Jolly nature. Timid with 212 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Lucario, Mamoswine, and Gyarados. 64 HP EVs are necessary on the Boosting Sweeper set to prevent Blissey's Flamethrower or Ice Beam from penetrating your Substitute</p>
<p>Defensive Rotom-C gets tricky. Max HP is important on any set that you plan to run a defensively-oriented strategy as the HP boosts help maximize defenses at best. From there you have nearly unlimited possibilities when it comes to your defenses. You can balance your defenses by using a combination of 76 EVs with the beneficial nature and pour the remaining 180 EVs into the opposite defense. For example, 76 Def and 180 Special Defense with a Bold nature will give you 295 in both stats. You can juggle around some EVs to give the selected nature a boost to its defenses by using 120 SpD EVs with a Calm nature and then pouring the 136 EVs into your Defense. 56 Defense EVs and 200 Special Defense EVs with a Calm nature give the greatest use of both defenses when Rotom is using Will-O-Wisp. The Double Screen spread should use 100 EVs in both defenses alongside a Bold nature. This will allow you to live through a Timid Gengar's Shadow Ball assuming Rotom-C has all its health. 116 Defense EVs and 140 Special Defense EVs alongside a Bold nature gives you a little buffer against neutral Azelf's Psychic.</p>
[Opinion]
<p>The lawn-mowing Rotom has something of which to be proud. Its ability to counter Swampert with ease makes him an immediate threat to the muddy fish and make it into grass clippings alongside the various bulky Ground-types that love to absorb Thunderbolt. Leaf Storm is Rotom-C's main strength over the other Rotom appliances, but it can also become a weakness if you aren't careful. The Special Attack drop isn't something Rotom-C likes very often as this reduces your damage output when using Thunderbolt and Discharge. Thus, a switch usually occurs and that's when Tyranitar usually takes the stage to threaten Rotom-C with a super-effective Dark move.</p>
<p>Rotom-C also has the presence of its abundant resistances. Being immune to Ground, Normal, and Fighting, and resistant to Steel, Electric, Flying, Poison, and Bug give it the qualities that Spiritomb and Dusknoir lack. And on top of that, Rotom-C's well-distributed stats in not only his defenses but his Speed and Special Attack give him almost infinite possibilities of movesets to consider. Not only that but having Light Screen, Reflect, and Thunder Wave give him the niche over many Ghost-types. Speaking of Ghost-types, Rotom-C has the capability to be an excellent Rapid-Spin blocker since he stands a sporting chance with his dual STABs on his side hurting most spinners in general. His base Speed of 86 has the mention of outpacing Adamant Heracross. The only real downfalls are the lack of a reliable recovery move alongside his weaknesses to Dark and Ghost.</p>
<p>Rotom-W and Rotom-H might have the better moves in comparison to most of the Rotom appliances; however, Rotom-C's Leaf Storm will surely cause your opponent to think twice about switching in the common Rock and Ground-types.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Heatran can easily step into many of Rotom-C's attacks and retaliate with Fire Blast, Lava Plume, or Flamethrower. Because Trick is a common strategy with Rotom-C, Choice Scarf Heatran can be an excellent switch-in. The Rest + Sleep Talk sets can handle non-Trick Rotom-C's thanks to removing paralysis by taking a nap; however, Trick becomes a concern.. Blissey is one of Rotom-C’s better counters. It is a very dominant special wall that sponges every special attack from Rotom-C and heal off the damage with either Wish or Softboiled. Natural Cure makes Blissey an even better candidate to remove status after switching out. The only set that Blissey should fear is the Substitute / Charge Beam Rotom-C or becoming a recipient of Trick. Tyranitar doesn’t enjoy Leaf Storm, Hidden Power Fighting, or Will-O-Wisp, but can easily step into Thunderbolt and Shadow Ball while scaring off Rotom-W with Crunch, Dark Pulse, or Pursuit. Spiritomb is the best candidate with the Rest and Sleep Talk strategy. It takes neutral damage from every one of Rotom-C’s attacks and sports STAB Shadow Ball or Dark Pulse to eliminate it. With Substitute and Calm Mind, Jirachi and Raikou can set up against Rotom-C.</p>
name: Standard
move 1: Thunderbolt / Discharge
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Reflect
move 4: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Spe / 168 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like the other Appliance Rotom, Rotom-C has the ability to be an effective anti-Rapid Spinner. What's so different about this one? This Rotom can actually counter Swampert, a Pokemon that poses a threat to the other Rotom-Appliances, because unlike others Rotoms, Rotom-C's signature move is Leaf Storm, which can OHKO Swampert in a single blow. Thunderbolt and Discharge is a matter of personal preference; Thunderbolt offers more power while Discharge will offer a smaller amount of damage than Thunderbolt would in exchange for an increased paralysis rate. Shadow Ball can be used for annoying Pokemon that can switch into Rotom-C, Cresselia being one of them. Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting make a rather useful combination due to nothing being able to resist it. Will-O-Wisp, like on the other Rotom-Appliances, makes a superb move on Rotom-C, as it's able to cripple many physical Pokemon of the OU metagame, Tyranitar being one of them. Reflect can be used to not only help Rotom-C take physical hits better, but guard the whole team against physical hits that can cause problems.
<p>Hidden Power Fighting is a option here because it provides a good alternative to handle Tyranitar. Hidden Power Ice and Thunderbolt or Discharge offer the famous "BoltBeam" combination, so Rotom-C won't have much problems taking down a Salamence and such. Leaf Storm, as always, should be used if one has the need to eliminate Swampert that can trouble a team. Tthe given 88 EVs in Speed allow for Rotom-C to outspeed a Adamant max Speed Tyranitar.</p>
[SET]
name: Special Sweeper
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Leaf Storm
move 4: Shadow Ball
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid / Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set takes advantage of of Rotom-C's sweeping abilities, and thanks to Leaf Storm, Swampert won't be able to stop the sweep. Thunderbolt here is for the obvious hard-hitting STAB, and Discharge could be used but Rotom-H needs all the power Thunderbolt can provide. Hidden Power Fighting provides decent coverage against Tyranitar and Heatran, while Hidden Power Ice is as an option here to destroy Dragon and Grass-type switch-ins. As previously mentioned, Leaf Storm is an option here for Swampert and possibly other Ground-types that can cause problems. Shadow Ball is here for the obvious Ghost-type STAB, and that can eliminate bulky Psychic-type Pokemon such as Cresselia.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice, 3 Attacks
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest / Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like on the other Rotom-Appliances, Trick is a pretty nifty move on Rotom-C. With a Choice Scarf, Rotom-C makes a pretty good revenge killer, as the EVs allow it to outspeed Gyarados that have a Dragon Dance set up and Skymin as well. Shadow Ball can be used for opposing Rotom-Appliances, or any Cresselia that stands in your way. It allows Rotom to outspeed everything from DDGyarados downward, or any other major threats faster than Gyarados still outsped by Rotom. A Hidden Power-of-choice or Leaf Storm can help to add coverage and threaten aforementioned threats.</p>
<p>Trick is pretty fun here, since it is able to Trick a Choice Scarf or Choice Specs on to some of Rotom-C's most common switch-ins. Blissey, for example, won't really enjoy a Choice Scarf nor Choice Specs crippling it.</p>
[SET]
name: Boosting Sweeper
move 1: Charge Beam
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Hidden Power Fighting / Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
EVs: 64 HP / 232 SpA / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although one of the lesser used options, Charge Beam allows Rotom-C to attack while having a large chance to boost its already high Special Attack. When combined with Substitute, Rotom-C is even more capable of setting up on Blissey, a Pokemon that would normally wall a special attacking Rotom-C set. Seismic Toss has no effect on Rotom-C and Flamethrower / Ice Beam do not break Rotom-C's Substitutes due to the slight HP investment. Substitute also allows Rotom to block any Thunder Waves or Toxics that Blissey might launch at it. Shadow Ball is Rotom-C's main form of attack once it has received boosts from Charge Beam, and is capable of 3HKOing even 252 HP / 96 SpD Sassy Bronzong after a single boost. Hidden Power Fighting allows Rotom-C to take on incoming Tyranitar hoping to munch down on the wily ghost. After six boosts, Rotom-C is capable of 2HKOing even 0 HP / 176 SpD Calm Blissey (the bulkiest Blissey that Rotom will likely encounter) with either Hidden Power Fighting or Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt is also Rotom-C's best form of attack against Scizor.</p>
<p>As previously mentioned, 64 HP EVs allow Rotom-C's Substitutes to withstand any attack that Blissey is likely to use, as well as allowing Rotom to form three Substitutes in sand and five in normal weather. A Timid nature and 212 EVs allows Rotom-C to outspeed neutral-natured Mamoswine and Lucario. Using 212 Speed EVs also allows Rotom to reach a bonus point. 236 Special Attack EVs allow Rotom-C to almost always 2HKO even 0 HP / 176 SpD Calm Blissey with Hidden Power Fighting or Thunderbolt after six boosts. Rotom also has a 38% chance of 2HKOing 252 HP / 252 SpD Careful Tyranitar in Sandstorm after a single boost with Hidden Power Fighting, a definite 2HKO if Tyranitar switches into Stealth Rock.</p>
[SET]
name: Double Status
move 1: Discharge
move 2: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Ice / Leaf Storm
move 4: Shadow Ball
item: Leftovers
nature: Modest / Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Def / 88 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Rotom-C has the benefit of using Leaf Storm alongside Discharge for a good combination of attacks that hit most Pokemon neutrally. The dilemma is that Leaf Storm is weaker in comparison to Rotom-W's Hydro Pump after using them both twice (210 damage from Leaf Storm and 240 from Hydro Pump). Despite those circumstances, Rotom-C makes a fine user of the dubious double status ambition. Discharge is a favorable alternative over Thunder Wave to prevent loss of coverage while still maintaining the 30% chance of paralysis. Will-O-Wisp is an excellent option against the usual physically adept Pokemon while Toxic is for the more defensively oriented Pokemon such as Zapdos and Blissey. Hidden Power Fighting is a recommended option on this set as the combination of both Hidden Power Fighting and Will-O-Wisp can shut down most Tyranitar. On the other hand, Hidden Power Ice gives roughly the same coverage with Discharge and Shadow Ball with only Magnezone being the real threat to Rotom-C. Leaf Storm, as always, should only be used as a last resort, if Rotom-C must remove a Pokemon such as Swampert for an apparent reason.</p>
<p>You can efficiently use all three status moves alongside Hidden Power Ice or Fighting to give something similar to a "triple platform" of status. You must be more aware of certain switches to Pokemon that are already suffering from status; however, it is an excellent tactic to cripple as many Pokemon as possible.</p>
<p>The EVs suggested outpace Adamant Tyranitar while still maintaining good Defense to back up Will-O-Wisp. Modest gives more of a kick when using Hidden Power Fighting and Discharge while Bold gives you a 10% boost to your Defense stat if necessary.</p>
[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Rest
move 2: Sleep Talk
move 3: Discharge / Shadow Ball
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fighting
item: Leftovers
nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Like all the rest of the Rotom appliances, Rotom-C is no exception when it comes to lacking a recovery move. Rest and Sleep Talk compensates that for the most part. The combination of Discharge and Will-O-Wisp make it difficult for many Pokemon to switch into often with minor exceptions such as Blissey and Celebi. It is depressing for your opponent when they switch their Heatran into this set only to be succumbed by Discharge instead and thus paralyzed 30% of the time. Even Zapdos fears this set since a well-placed paralysis can ruin his ability to Roost-stall Stone Edges, and Will-O-Wisp can drain his HP </p>
<p>While Discharge and Will-O-Wisp are a deadly combination that compliment each other usuall, there is more to consider. Hidden Power Ice paired along with Discharge gives neutral coverage for the most part and still making it a poseable threat against Dragon-types by OHKOing most of them. Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting make a rather useful combination since nothing resists it."). This set can also triumph against certain Pokemon such as Blissey or Zapdos one on one if one opts to use Toxic instead of Will-O-Wisp; however, the grave threat of Tyranitar becomes more of a problem when opting for this type of strategy.</p>
<p>With Will-O-Wisp, the given EV spread is usually the best to consider for this set. This maximizes both defenses without resorting to balancing both Defense and Special Defense. If you aren't using Will-O-Wisp you should consider using 136 Defense EVs and 120 Special Defense EVs while maxing out HP. With the Calm nature this balances out both defenses but gives a small boost to your Special Defense. If you feel that more Defense is necessary than Special Defense than simply swap around the Defense and Special Defense EVs and use a Bold
nature instead.</p>
[SET]
name: Double Screen
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Discharge / Shadow Ball
move 4: Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fighting / Leaf Storm
item: Light Clay
nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Rotom-C also has the capability, like the other appliances, to generate both Reflect and Light Screen. Using Light Clay gives you eight turns to use and abuse the boost in your defenses. Discharge and Hidden Power Ice or Leaf Storm makes an excellent combination together, while Shadow Ball and Hidden Power Fighting compliment one another. As always remember that Leaf Storm should be reserved until the last minute as the Special Attack drop could leave you vulnerable to Tyranitar and that Choice Band Pursuit. Thankfully Reflect will aid you from being quickly OHKOed. </p>
[Other Options]
<p>Confuse Ray pairs well with Discharge, though that strategy is best left to Rotom-F thanks to Air Slash being exclusive to it. Thunder Wave and Toxic are Rotom-C’s other status moves available. Thunder Wave guarantees paralysis while Toxic cripples bulky Pokemon such as Zapdos and Hippowdon. Ominous Wind and Charge are Rotom-C’s other options to bolster its stats. Spite and Protect allow Rotom-C to PP stall; however, it is best left to Dusknoir and Spiritomb thanks to Pressure.</p>
[EVs]
<p>Rotom-C's capabilities are endless alongside its EV possibilities. Offensive EVs should stick to maxing out your Special Attack and Speed. While Modest gives a good boost in your Special Attack, Timid will give the necessary push to outpace Adamant Lucario and friends. Speed becomes the next important factor when deciding on where to make a good benchmark. Without any boosts, 56 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Tyranitar, while 88 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Scizor. From there it's figuring out where to throw the remainder EVs into either defenses. After that use the beneficial nature that complements the used EVs. So for example, you would want to use Bold if you opt to use 168 Defense EVs. 154 Speed EVs obtain 246 Speed, just enough to also outpace said Tyranitar with a Jolly nature. Timid with 212 Speed EVs outpace Adamant Lucario, Mamoswine, and Gyarados. 64 HP EVs are necessary on the Boosting Sweeper set to prevent Blissey's Flamethrower or Ice Beam from penetrating your Substitute</p>
<p>Defensive Rotom-C gets tricky. Max HP is important on any set that you plan to run a defensively-oriented strategy as the HP boosts help maximize defenses at best. From there you have nearly unlimited possibilities when it comes to your defenses. You can balance your defenses by using a combination of 76 EVs with the beneficial nature and pour the remaining 180 EVs into the opposite defense. For example, 76 Def and 180 Special Defense with a Bold nature will give you 295 in both stats. You can juggle around some EVs to give the selected nature a boost to its defenses by using 120 SpD EVs with a Calm nature and then pouring the 136 EVs into your Defense. 56 Defense EVs and 200 Special Defense EVs with a Calm nature give the greatest use of both defenses when Rotom is using Will-O-Wisp. The Double Screen spread should use 100 EVs in both defenses alongside a Bold nature. This will allow you to live through a Timid Gengar's Shadow Ball assuming Rotom-C has all its health. 116 Defense EVs and 140 Special Defense EVs alongside a Bold nature gives you a little buffer against neutral Azelf's Psychic.</p>
[Opinion]
<p>The lawn-mowing Rotom has something of which to be proud. Its ability to counter Swampert with ease makes him an immediate threat to the muddy fish and make it into grass clippings alongside the various bulky Ground-types that love to absorb Thunderbolt. Leaf Storm is Rotom-C's main strength over the other Rotom appliances, but it can also become a weakness if you aren't careful. The Special Attack drop isn't something Rotom-C likes very often as this reduces your damage output when using Thunderbolt and Discharge. Thus, a switch usually occurs and that's when Tyranitar usually takes the stage to threaten Rotom-C with a super-effective Dark move.</p>
<p>Rotom-C also has the presence of its abundant resistances. Being immune to Ground, Normal, and Fighting, and resistant to Steel, Electric, Flying, Poison, and Bug give it the qualities that Spiritomb and Dusknoir lack. And on top of that, Rotom-C's well-distributed stats in not only his defenses but his Speed and Special Attack give him almost infinite possibilities of movesets to consider. Not only that but having Light Screen, Reflect, and Thunder Wave give him the niche over many Ghost-types. Speaking of Ghost-types, Rotom-C has the capability to be an excellent Rapid-Spin blocker since he stands a sporting chance with his dual STABs on his side hurting most spinners in general. His base Speed of 86 has the mention of outpacing Adamant Heracross. The only real downfalls are the lack of a reliable recovery move alongside his weaknesses to Dark and Ghost.</p>
<p>Rotom-W and Rotom-H might have the better moves in comparison to most of the Rotom appliances; however, Rotom-C's Leaf Storm will surely cause your opponent to think twice about switching in the common Rock and Ground-types.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Heatran can easily step into many of Rotom-C's attacks and retaliate with Fire Blast, Lava Plume, or Flamethrower. Because Trick is a common strategy with Rotom-C, Choice Scarf Heatran can be an excellent switch-in. The Rest + Sleep Talk sets can handle non-Trick Rotom-C's thanks to removing paralysis by taking a nap; however, Trick becomes a concern.. Blissey is one of Rotom-C’s better counters. It is a very dominant special wall that sponges every special attack from Rotom-C and heal off the damage with either Wish or Softboiled. Natural Cure makes Blissey an even better candidate to remove status after switching out. The only set that Blissey should fear is the Substitute / Charge Beam Rotom-C or becoming a recipient of Trick. Tyranitar doesn’t enjoy Leaf Storm, Hidden Power Fighting, or Will-O-Wisp, but can easily step into Thunderbolt and Shadow Ball while scaring off Rotom-W with Crunch, Dark Pulse, or Pursuit. Spiritomb is the best candidate with the Rest and Sleep Talk strategy. It takes neutral damage from every one of Rotom-C’s attacks and sports STAB Shadow Ball or Dark Pulse to eliminate it. With Substitute and Calm Mind, Jirachi and Raikou can set up against Rotom-C.</p>
