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Chatot
QC: 0/3
GP: 0/2
Overview
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+ Access to two great STAB attacks in Boomburst and Chatter
+ Pierces through foes that rely on Substitute, as its two STAB moves are both sound-based
+ Heat Wave and Boomburst are now compatible
+ Chatter's confusion allows Chatot opportunities to set up a Nasty Plot
+ Both its sets force many switches, keeping opposing momentum in check
+ Faster than Exploud, and has access to U-turn to keep momentum up
- Base 91 Speed isn't that great for a setup sweeper
- Extremely frail, with mere 76 / 45 / 42 bulk
- Stealth Rock weakness limits the amount of times it can switch in
- Often has to rely on confusion hax
- Much more frail than Exploud, and lacks Scrappy
Nasty Plot
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name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Heat Wave / Chatter
move 4: Encore / Substitute
ability: Tangled Feet
item: Life Orb / Focus Sash / Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Nasty Plot is Chatot's boosting move of choice, raising its Special Attack to fairly high levels
- Boomburst is Chatot's primary STAB attack, hitting many things hard with its 140 Power
- Heat Wave hits Doublade, Bronzong, Registeel, Escavalier, and Mega Steelix for considerable damage
- Chatter will confuse foes and give Chatot a better opportunity to set up a Nasty Plot
- Encore can cripple a setup sweeper who attempts to boost off of Chatot, or a defensive Pokemon that is attempting to set up entry hazards
- Substitute will protect Chatot from strong attacks that will KO it through its paper-thin defenses
Set Details
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- Standard EVs and nature for a fast special sweeper
- Life Orb will boost Chatot's offensive power
- Should you be running Substitute, Leftovers allow Chatot to recover Substitute damage. Passive healing also gives it more chances to set up a Substitute
- Focus Sash guarantees it to get at least one Nasty Plot boost under its belt
Usage Tips
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- This set is prone to revenge killing
- Chatot should only be coming into the battlefield on free switch-ins
- You should lock the foe into said move with Encore, and use Chatter on the switch if it carries it. Alternatively, it can set up Nasty Plot on the switch if the opposing team is sufficiently weakened
- Opposing Choice Scarf users, priority attackers, and faster Pokemon will give Chatot a very hard time setting up
- Set up a Substitute when Chatot forces its foe to switch, such as against Alomomola or non-Choice Scarf Emboar, or after inflicting confusion with Chatter
- There is little that Chatot can use for setup fodder. Your best bet is a defensive Pokemon that sets entry hazards, which Encore makes easier to do
Team Options
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- A hazard remover such as Hitmonlee is mandatory to keep Chatot from switching into Stealth Rock
- If not running Heat Wave, Fire-types such as Houndoom will deal with the Steel-types that wall this set
- Chatot appreciates help from offensive Pokemon that hit Rock-types hard, such as Mega Sceptile and Clawitzer
- As this set forces switches, entry hazard support from the likes of Omastar and Cobalion can maximize its effectiveness
- U-turn or Volt Switch users such as Meloetta or Rotom-C, respectively, can bring Chatot into the battlefield for free, and vice versa
Choice Specs
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Chatter / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: U-turn
ability: Tangled Feet
item: Choice Specs
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Boomburst is the move Chatot will be using most often, as its 140 Power will be ripping through anything that doesn't resist it
- Heat Wave muscles past Steel-types, such as Bronzong, Registeel, Escavalier, and Mega Steelix
- Chatter is Chatot's other STAB move, but it is more of a utility move for spreading confusion
- Alternatively, Hidden Power Grass hits the Rock-types of RU, such as Omastar and Rhyperior
- U-turn allows Chatot to keep momentum on the battlefield
Set Details
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- Standard EVs and nature for a fast special sweeper
- Timid allows Chatot to outspeed Rotom-C and Meloetta
- Choice Specs gives Chatot more killing power
Usage Tips
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- Being locked into a single move makes this set easy to take advantage of. Faster Pokemon can revenge kill Chatot due to its frailty and average Speed
- When in doubt, scout with U-turn
Team Options
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- A hazard remover, such as Gligar, is mandatory to keep Chatot from switching into Stealth Rock
- As this set forces switches, entry hazard support from the Pokemon such as Omastar can maximize its effectiveness
- Being a wallbreaker, this set enjoys a revenge killer, such as Fletchinder, to come in and clean up the weakened opposing team
- Dugtrio support is necessary to trap and kill faster threats that resist Boomburst, such as Cobalion
Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Heat Wave
move 4: Chatter / Hidden Power Grass
ability: Tangled Feet
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Boomburst is the move Chatot will be using most often, as its 140 Power will be ripping through anything that doesn't resist it
- U-turn allows Chatot to keep momentum on the battlefield
- Heat Wave is to muscle past Steel-types, such as Bronzong, Registeel, Escavalier, and Mega Steelix
- Chatter is Chatot's other STAB move, but it is more of a utility move for spreading confusion
- Alternatively, Hidden Power Grass hits the Rock-types of RU, such as Omastar and Rhyperior
Set Details
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- Standard EVs and nature for a fast special sweeper
- Choice Scarf allows Chatot to attempt a late-game cleanup
Usage Tips
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- Being locked into a single move makes this set easy to take advantage of. Bulky Pokemon can wall Chatot easily due to its inability to boost its Special Attack
- When in doubt, scout with U-turn
Team Options
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- A hazard remover, such as Gligar, is mandatory to keep Chatot from switching into Stealth Rock
- Physical attackers will deal with the special walls that give this set trouble. Hitmonlee can easily eliminate Registeel, for example
- As this set forces switches, entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Omastar can maximize its effectiveness
- U-turning into Dugtrio allows Chatot to maintain momentum and trap something it cannot beat on its own
Other Options
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- Almost no legitimate other options
- Roost allows Chatot to heal itself. However, not only does it lack room for the move, but it is also too frail to use Roost reliably
Checks & Counters
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**Revenge Killers**: Faster Pokemon and Choice Scarf holders, such as Jolteon and Moltres, respectively, can outspeed non-Choice Scarf Chatot and likely OHKO it.
**Priority**: Due to Chatot's frailty, priority attacks such as Spritomb's Sucker Punch, Fletchinder's Acrobatics, and Mega Abomasnow's Ice Shard can easily pick it off.
**Dedicated Walls**: Even with Nasty Plot, Chatot's average base 92 Special Attack means it cannot break some walls, such as Slowking.
**Rock- and Steel-types**: Though Chatot has the coverage for both, Rock- and Steel-types such as Kabutops and Bronzong nonetheless wall Chatot's STAB attacks and can severely damage it back.
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