Alomomola
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<p>Alomomola, introduced to us in BW, was clearly designed to fill one role and one role only: WishPassing. Alomomola performs more than adequately in this role, and, thanks to her 165 / 80 / 45 defenses, she has ample capability to take advantage of Wish-recovery and stall with Toxic.</p>
<p>The good news for Alomomola pretty much ends there, though. She still has problems taking hits from special attacks, and has hardly any options for damage output outside of Toxic thanks to her undesirable attacking stats. She is also easily outpredicted; when Alomomola comes onto the scene, it's immediately very clear what she will be doing there. Despite her flaws, though, Alomomola's WishPassing skills are a magnificent asset to any team, and in the right hands, she can turn a downward spiral into a victory.</p>
[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Hydration
nature: Impish
evs: 104 HP / 176 Def / 228 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This is the only set that Alomomola should ever really run, but she performs so well as a WishPasser that it's the only set she'll ever need. Wish and Protect give Alomomola a reliable form of recovery, and help the team tremendously by passing large amounts of recovery per Wish. Toxic is Alomomola's only reliable means of dealing damage, but it works very well with her natural bulk and ability to take hits well. Waterfall is Alomomola's best attacking option, using her higher Attack stat and preventing Taunt users from completely walling her.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Rest could be used over Wish on a Rain team for instant recovery with Hydration, pairing well with Toxic to stall out opponents, but Alomomola's niche is passing huge Wishes, and she is outclassed when running any set not involving WishPassing.</p>
<p>Alomomola should be used on teams that need the extra recovery support; therefore, she can fit into virtually any team successfully. Chansey makes a particularly excellent partner for Alomomola. Given their ability to wall on opposite attacking sides, and Chansey's access to clerical support, the two pink Pokemon balance each other out very well.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Alomomola has a decent movepool at her disposal, but her main focus should be WishPassing. Aqua Ring can be used to double her recovery between turns. Soak can be used in tandem with Toxic to stall out Steel- and Poison-types and to remove the opposing Pokemon's STAB from its attacks. Healing Wish takes Alomomola out of the game to fully recover a wounded ally, but Wish will usually do a good enough job of healing without sacrificing her life, and she doesn't have an ideal Speed stat to pull it off well enough. Light Screen bolsters Alomomola's Special Defense and supports the rest of the team. She can set up Rain Dance, but has better things to do with her time. Refresh can be used to cure Toxic poisoning aimed at Alomomola, but it's better to utilize clerical support from the likes of Chansey instead of wasting a moveslot.</p>
<p>Another huge problem for Alomomola is her inadequate attacking stats. Base 75 and 40 aren't going to hurt much, even in the lower tiers. She does have quite a few other attacking options outside of Waterfall, but they typically won't be effective enough to merit any use. Aqua Jet can be used as an option to hit with priority. Dive can be used to combine the roles of Waterfall and Protect, freeing up a move slot, but it is easily outpredicted and countered. Calm Mind can be used to boost Alomomola's weaker special stats, but this role is better performed by other Calm Mind users who actually have the raw power to back the boosts up like Slowbro. Her special movepool includes Brine, Hydro Pump, Surf, Scald, Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Hidden Power.</p>
<p>Mirror Coat can be used with Alomomola's giant HP stat, but it has to be used very carefully, or else the strategy will backfire. Substitute can prevent status outside of the rain. Rest pairs wonderfully with Rain Dance teams and Hydration, allowing Alomomola one-turn full health restoration, but Wish is usually the better choice for the team support.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Alomomola's biggest threat to teams is her capability to pass enormous Wishes to her teammates. Thus, Taunt users really cripple Alomomola. Cottonee deserves a special mention for this, carrying Taunt and Leech Seed to sap large amounts of health. Murkrow does a great job as well, Toxic-stalling Alomomola to a KO. Bulky Steel- and Poison-types such as Registeel and Weezing counter any Alomomola set that lacks Soak, since she has no real means of dealing damage outside of Toxic, to which they are immune. Strong special STAB Electric and Grass moves handle Alomomola quite easily, despite her natural bulk. Also, weather manipulation neuters Alomomola's survivability, especially if she is relying on RainResting.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Dream World Alomomola has not been released yet, which is a shame. Regenerator is a fantastic ability, and will be an excellent addition to Alomomola's repertoire once it is released. She will heal up to 33% of her health upon switching out, allowing Alomomola more opportunities to spread Toxic and pass her bountiful Wishes; only Audino shares the combination of Wish and Regenerator.</p>
http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/594.shtml
<p>Alomomola, introduced to us in BW, was clearly designed to fill one role and one role only: WishPassing. Alomomola performs more than adequately in this role, and, thanks to her 165 / 80 / 45 defenses, she has ample capability to take advantage of Wish-recovery and stall with Toxic.</p>
<p>The good news for Alomomola pretty much ends there, though. She still has problems taking hits from special attacks, and has hardly any options for damage output outside of Toxic thanks to her undesirable attacking stats. She is also easily outpredicted; when Alomomola comes onto the scene, it's immediately very clear what she will be doing there. Despite her flaws, though, Alomomola's WishPassing skills are a magnificent asset to any team, and in the right hands, she can turn a downward spiral into a victory.</p>
[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Hydration
nature: Impish
evs: 104 HP / 176 Def / 228 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This is the only set that Alomomola should ever really run, but she performs so well as a WishPasser that it's the only set she'll ever need. Wish and Protect give Alomomola a reliable form of recovery, and help the team tremendously by passing large amounts of recovery per Wish. Toxic is Alomomola's only reliable means of dealing damage, but it works very well with her natural bulk and ability to take hits well. Waterfall is Alomomola's best attacking option, using her higher Attack stat and preventing Taunt users from completely walling her.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Rest could be used over Wish on a Rain team for instant recovery with Hydration, pairing well with Toxic to stall out opponents, but Alomomola's niche is passing huge Wishes, and she is outclassed when running any set not involving WishPassing.</p>
<p>Alomomola should be used on teams that need the extra recovery support; therefore, she can fit into virtually any team successfully. Chansey makes a particularly excellent partner for Alomomola. Given their ability to wall on opposite attacking sides, and Chansey's access to clerical support, the two pink Pokemon balance each other out very well.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Alomomola has a decent movepool at her disposal, but her main focus should be WishPassing. Aqua Ring can be used to double her recovery between turns. Soak can be used in tandem with Toxic to stall out Steel- and Poison-types and to remove the opposing Pokemon's STAB from its attacks. Healing Wish takes Alomomola out of the game to fully recover a wounded ally, but Wish will usually do a good enough job of healing without sacrificing her life, and she doesn't have an ideal Speed stat to pull it off well enough. Light Screen bolsters Alomomola's Special Defense and supports the rest of the team. She can set up Rain Dance, but has better things to do with her time. Refresh can be used to cure Toxic poisoning aimed at Alomomola, but it's better to utilize clerical support from the likes of Chansey instead of wasting a moveslot.</p>
<p>Another huge problem for Alomomola is her inadequate attacking stats. Base 75 and 40 aren't going to hurt much, even in the lower tiers. She does have quite a few other attacking options outside of Waterfall, but they typically won't be effective enough to merit any use. Aqua Jet can be used as an option to hit with priority. Dive can be used to combine the roles of Waterfall and Protect, freeing up a move slot, but it is easily outpredicted and countered. Calm Mind can be used to boost Alomomola's weaker special stats, but this role is better performed by other Calm Mind users who actually have the raw power to back the boosts up like Slowbro. Her special movepool includes Brine, Hydro Pump, Surf, Scald, Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Hidden Power.</p>
<p>Mirror Coat can be used with Alomomola's giant HP stat, but it has to be used very carefully, or else the strategy will backfire. Substitute can prevent status outside of the rain. Rest pairs wonderfully with Rain Dance teams and Hydration, allowing Alomomola one-turn full health restoration, but Wish is usually the better choice for the team support.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Alomomola's biggest threat to teams is her capability to pass enormous Wishes to her teammates. Thus, Taunt users really cripple Alomomola. Cottonee deserves a special mention for this, carrying Taunt and Leech Seed to sap large amounts of health. Murkrow does a great job as well, Toxic-stalling Alomomola to a KO. Bulky Steel- and Poison-types such as Registeel and Weezing counter any Alomomola set that lacks Soak, since she has no real means of dealing damage outside of Toxic, to which they are immune. Strong special STAB Electric and Grass moves handle Alomomola quite easily, despite her natural bulk. Also, weather manipulation neuters Alomomola's survivability, especially if she is relying on RainResting.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Dream World Alomomola has not been released yet, which is a shame. Regenerator is a fantastic ability, and will be an excellent addition to Alomomola's repertoire once it is released. She will heal up to 33% of her health upon switching out, allowing Alomomola more opportunities to spread Toxic and pass her bountiful Wishes; only Audino shares the combination of Wish and Regenerator.</p>
