Heatran (Torment)

Yeah some of it is c/p straight off the D/P analysis

Status: Draft



[SET]
name: Tormentran
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Torment
move 3: Lava Plume / Taunt
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
nature: Calm
evs: 244 HP / 40 SpD / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Torment, combined with Heatran's impressive set of resistances and considerable bulk, turns Heatran into one of the toughest Pokemon to KO in the game. The idea behind this set is that not many Pokemon carry more than one attack powerful enough to break Heatran's Substitutes. With that in mind, Torment allows Heatran to stay safe by using Protect to prevent his opponent from breaking his Substitute with their STAB or super effective attack. That means that every other turn, Heatran can attack with Lava Plume for free without having to worry about being damaged. This set slowly chips away at Heatran's opponent while maintaining his Substitute at the end of the duel when they faint.<p>

<p>Lava Plume is the attacking move of choice on this set, as it has a higher burn rate than Flamethrower and the same high PP. Many normal Heatran switchins, like Gyarados, Burungeru and Terakion, hate being burnt. The damage from burning the opponent means Heatran doesn't even need to attack, and can cycle between Substitue and Protect to avoid being knocked out. Taunt, on the other hand, forgoes the ability to cripple physical attackers in order to neuter mono-attacking Pokemon like Blissey and Suicune. It also prevents Pokemon like Gyarados setting up Dragon Dance.<p>

<p>Entry hazards are absolutely vital to the success of this set; two layers of Toxic Spikes can render many otherwise threatening opponents easy prey for Heatran. As this set also forces switches regularly, Spikes and Stealth Rock are also recommended.<p>

<p>Restalkers like Suicune and Machamp are the bane of this set. Pairing Heatran with a Trick user carrying a Choice Scarf or similar item is greatly recommended; this also forces the Tricked Pokemon to Struggle on alternating turns, hastening their demise.<p>

<p>The EV spread provided hits the highest possible Leftovers number for Heatran, and since it will be getting a lot of health back from Leftovers, this is ideal. 224 Speed EVs lets you hit 245 Speed, outpacing max Speed Tyranitar and those who attempt to outspeed it, including Celebi and defensive Zapdos. This is so you can use Substitute and avoid paralysis from Thunder Wave, as it cripples even a defensive Heatran. The rest are placed into Special Defense for extra bulk.<p>

<p>The largest threats to this set are opposing Heatran which lack a Choice item, Swampert and Gyarados. Great team mates for Heatran are Celebi, who can beat the latter two with ease, and Tyranitar, who can summon a sandstorm to futher deplete your opponent's health while leaving Heatran untouched. Choice Scarf Ditto can also deal with Heatran and Gyarados.<p>

It doesn't seem like you've reserved Heatran in the reservations thread. You're supposed to do so before jumping into the fun of writing analyses. Additionally, if you decide to reserve it in the future, I recommend writing a skeleton analysis of all of the sets you believe Heatran can run nowadays - not just one set. After that's said and done, Quality Control will check over it to ensure it's up to par, and after it's been checked, you can begin writing the formal analysis. All of the aforementioned is standard procedure and you should remember this if you want to continue contributing.

Feel free to try this again at a later date, following the proper format to post an analysis, of course.