QC: DTC, EonX, Spirit
GP: piikachuu, P Squared
[OVERVIEW]
Togetic is generally used as a bulky Fairy- and Flying-type, as it sports high defensive stats aside from having a decent Special Attack. Its defensive typing allows it to check Fighting-types such as Hitmonlee and Medicham, Dark-types such as Scrafty, Spiritomb, and Malamar, and Dragon-types like Flygon. Togetic is a nice defensive pivot, as it has access to moves such as Roost and Baton Pass and can also act as a cleric with Heal Bell. It is able to easily switch in on Flygon and prevent it from doing anything, making it the best answer for it in the tier. Eviolite further enhances its Defense and Special Defense; however, it makes Togetic severely crippled by Knock Off, which is troublesome because many of the Pokemon Togetic switches into utilize Knock Off. Furthermore, Togetic's typing leaves it vulnerable to common offensive types such as Steel-types like Magneton, Rock-types like Aerodactyl, and Rhyperior, Electric-types like Jolteon, and Ice-types like Sneasel and Mega Glalie, as well as leaving Togetic weak to Stealth Rock.
[SET]
name: Nasty Pass
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
move 4: Roost
item: Eviolite
ability: Super Luck / Serene Grace
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
ivs: 30 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Nasty Plot works well with Baton Pass for passing Special Attack, though it can also be used to power up Togetic's own Dazzling Gleam or Fire Blast. Baton Pass can be used to switch to another teammate with or without boosts in order to gain momentum, and it also allows Togetic to act as a pivot. Dazzling Gleam acts as Togetic's STAB move and hits Dark- and Fighting-types super effectively, while Fire Blast can be used alternatively to hit Steel-types like Magneton, Registeel, and Escavalier super effectively. Finally, Roost allows for Togetic to maintain longevity and heal off damage taken.
Set Details
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Maximum HP and Defense EVs are extremely important to maximize bulk and let Togetic check physical attackers whose attacks it resists such as Scrafty, Hitmonlee, Medicham, and Spiritomb. The rest of the EVs are invested in Special Defense for increased bulk. An Eviolite increases Togetic's bulk as well. Super Luck is the preferred ability, as it increases the rate of critical hits; however, Serene Grace should be used on Fire Blast variants, as it increases the chance of a burn. A Bold nature is used to increase Togetic's bulk, and the Speed IVs are reduced to 30 for a slower Baton Pass against base 40s like Rhyperior, invested Slowking, and invested Spiritomb.
Usage Tips
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Try to get rid Stealth Rock before switching Togetic in, as it takes 25 percent upon switching in. Aim to switch into moves that it resists and weak coverage moves that hit it neutrally to maintain health, as you need Togetic throughout the battle to check many threats. Togetic can take Dark-type moves, but be wary not to switch it into Knock Off, as it significantly reduces Togetic's bulk. It is not recommended to switch into status moves, as you need Togetic to check Pokemon and remain healthy. Do not pass Nasty Plot boosts until special walls, such as Diancie and Registeel, are weakened or fainted.
Team Options
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Special attackers that appreciate a Special Attack boost such as Delphox, Meloetta, and Accelgor can be great partners for Togetic. Flygon especially is a beneficial partner, as offensive Defog variants run special moves, meaning that Flygon can take advantage of the Nasty Plot boosts Togetic can pass to pressure common special walls, such as Diancie and Registeel, with a +2 Life Orb-boosted Earth Power. Hazard removers such as Blastoise and Flygon are needed to get rid of Stealth Rock, as hazards pressure Togetic. Strong physical attackers that can take on specially defensive walls like Diancie and Registeel are of the utmost importance, as they allow special attackers to eventually clean up with a Nasty Plot boost. Pokemon that can hit Steel-types like Magneton and Escavalier super effectively help Togetic spam its STAB moves more freely. Examples of these Pokemon include Emboar and Houndoom.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Roost
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Dazzling Gleam
move 4: Heal Bell / Baton Pass
item: Eviolite
ability: Super Luck
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Roost is a primary move on Togetic used to maintain longevity and let it act as a consistent check to Fighting- and Dark-types. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple faster Pokemon such as Medicham and Hitmonlee and helps Togetic check Pokemon that try to set up on it. Dazzling Gleam works as Togetic's STAB move and hits Dark- and Fighting-types super effectively. Heal Bell allows Togetic to act as a cleric, while Baton Pass can be used to pivot to other Pokemon when predicting a switch and for momentum.
Set Details
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252 HP and 252 Defense EVs maximize Togetic's bulk and allow Togetic to check Pokemon such as Scrafty, Hitmonlee, Medicham, and Spiritomb. A Bold nature assists in increasing Togetic's bulk, while the remaining EVs are invested in Special Defense for additional bulk. Furthermore, an Eviolite is used to increase Togetic's defensive stats. Super Luck increases the chance to land critical hits.
Usage Tips
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This Togetic set is most effective when used on semi-stall or balance builds. Try to remove hazards before switching in Togetic due to its weakness to them. Aim to switch into resisted moves or weak coverage moves, as Togetic is needed throughout the battle to act as a check to a variety of threats. Be wary of Knock Off because many of the Pokemon Togetic checks, such as Hitmonlee and Gurdurr, carry this move. Be cautious of status ailments on non-Heal Bell variants because Togetic relies on its bulk and poison or burn can be very crippling.
Team Options
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Hazard removers such as Flygon and Blastoise are generally appreciated to mitigate Togetic's weakness to Stealth Rock. Strong physical attackers that take on specially defensive walls, such as Medicham, Sneasel, and Mega Glalie, are great partners alongside Togetic. Pokemon that get rid of Steel-types, such as Emboar and Virizion, are great partners for Togetic and allow it to freely use Dazzling Gleam. Pokemon crippled by status, such as Alomomola and Venusaur, work very well with Togetic thanks to its Heal Bell support. Pokemon that can switch in to absorb Knock Off are needed, as Togetic relies heavily on its item.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Defog is a possibility, although due to Togetic's weakness to Stealth Rock, it's not recommended, as Flygon and Blastoise are superior methods of hazard removal. Wish + Protect can be used, although Alomomola and Aromatisse are generally preferred as Wish passers due to their greater HP. A specially defensive variant can be used to check Houndoom, Delphox, and Meloetta, although it is a relatively weak check and physically defensive variants check more foes. An offensive set with Nasty Plot, Fire Blast, Dazzling Gleam and Roost can be used; however, it often lacks the power and Speed to clean up late game. Encore can be used on the support set to stop Pokemon that use Togetic as setup bait.
Checks and Counters
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**Residual Damage**: Stealth Rock takes 25 percent from Togetic's HP each time it switches in and therefore limits its longevity. Status ailments can be a problem because of how Togetic is consistently needed as a check, and non-Heal Bell variants should be wary of this.
**Knock Off and Trick**: Knock Off can limit Togetic's longevity by a lot, as Togetic relies on Eviolite for bulk. Trick users like Medicham and Delphox should be played around with caution because Choice items will severely cripple Togetic.
**Taunt Users**: Taunt users like Jellicent can severely cripple Togetic, as its only attacking moves are Dazzling Gleam and Fire Blast.
**Strong Special Attackers**: Strong special attackers like Hoopa, Mega Camerupt, and Venusaur threaten Togetic a lot, and it should not be switched in on these Pokemon. Mega Camerupt is particularly dangerous due to its immunity to Thunder Wave and resistances to Dazzling Gleam and Fire Blast. It can heavily damage the Baton Pass set before Togetic is able to use Baton Pass, or it can use Toxic it if predicts Togetic to hard switch.
**Steel-types**: Steel-types can wall and severely damage Togetic with their STAB moves. Magneton in particular isn't vulnerable to Toxic and Thunder Wave. However, Steel-types are vulnerable to a +2 Fire Blast; therefore, Magneton should be the only Steel-type blindly switched into it if you suspect Togetic to use Baton Pass and Nasty Plot, unless Dazzling Gleam has been revealed. Flygon and Scrafty can lure Togetic in and suprise it with their Steel-type coverage.
**Rock-types**: Rock-types such as Rhyperior and Aerodactyl are threatening to Togetic, and it should not stay in on these Pokemon due to their hard-hitting STAB moves. Furthermore, Rhyperior is not vulnerable to Thunder Wave.
**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Jolteon and Manectric can hit Togetic with super effective Electric-type STAB moves. Electric-types are also not vulnerable to Thunder Wave and can take advantage of it through Lightning Rod and Volt Absorb.
**Poison-types**: Pokemon like Drapion and Venusaur should be feared because of their Poison-type STAB moves, which hit Togetic super effectively. However, Venusaur fears Thunder Wave, as it needs its Speed to work efficiently, and Drapion can be worn down by Dazzling Gleam.
**Ice-types**: Togetic should not stay in on Sneasel and Mega Glalie because of its weakness to their Ice-type STAB moves. However, in dire situations, Togetic can stay in on Sneasel and hit it with Dazzling Gleam, as it survives one Icicle Crash.
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