I figure this guy needs an analysis by now, he's been in NU since like December or something.
[Overview]
<p>Roselia is one of few Pokemon in NU with access to Spikes, which she can set up reliably thanks to her Grass-, Water-, and Electric-type resistances and good special bulk with Eviolite. Her typing and relatively high Special Attack also allow her to stop various Pokemon in NU, such as Ludicolo, Alomomola, and Seismitoad. Unfortunately, Roselia's Defense is rather lackluster, even with Eviolite, leaving her vulnerable to common physical attacks, such as Golurk and Scolipede. She also faces competition as a Spiker from Scolipede and Garbodor, with the former having better offensive presence and the latter having better physical bulk to tank Fighting- and Bug-type attacks.</p>
[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Rest / Synthesis
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set is the best way to use Roselia, taking advantage of her access to Spikes and solid special bulk which allows it to switch in to most special attacks with relative ease. Roselia can also use her immunity to Toxic to grant it free switches and start setting up Spikes. Rest restores all of Roselia's HP, increasing its longevity at the cost of having to switch out so that Natural Cure can wake her up. Synthesis can be used instead, as it lets Roselia stay in longer and continue to set up more layers of Spikes. Giga Drain is Roselia's primary STAB attack, hitting common Pokemon, such as Golem and Samurott, for super effective damage. Sludge Bomb is useful for the many Pokemon that resist Giga Drain, such as Charizard, Tangela, and Serperior, and gives Roselia a way to hit Pokemon with Sap Sipper.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>A specially defensive spread is usually Roselia's best option because of her ability to check common special attackers and due to her low physical bulk. Additionally, Armaldo is the only spinner in the tier capable of switching into Roselia without being 2HKOed after SR damage, as Wartortle and Torkoal can be taken down by Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb respectively.</p>
<p>Since Roselia's physical defense is lacking, she appreciates having a Pokemon to take physical hits for her. Alomomola is one of the best options, as not only can it take physical hits for Roselia, but it also resists the Fire- and Ice-type moves that ruin Roselia's day. Meanwhile, Roselia can take any Electric-type attacks, Grass-type attacks, or Toxics aimed at Alomomola. It should be noted that Alomomola does not beat most Ice-types; it just tanks their hits in order to pivot to another partner. Musharna is another great partner, as it can effectively wall Sawk, one of the bigger threats to Roselia. Bastiodon is also a good choice thanks to its access to Stealth Rock, and it synergizes well with Roselia's typing. As for spinblockers, Misdreavus is one of the best options not only because of its bulk but also because it can burn the physical attackers that threaten Roselia. Finally, Skuntank makes a good partner as it can take care of any Psychic-types that threaten Roselia.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Roselia has a great support movepool with moves such as Aromatherapy, Stun Spore, Cotton Spore, and Toxic. She also has access to Toxic Spikes, which could be used instead of Sludge Bomb on some teams. Extrasensory is also an option to hit Poison-types such as Garbodor and Scolipede harder. Roselia also has access Sleep Powder, but because it's illegal with Spikes, it rarely sees use. As Roselia's typing is more suited to taking physical attacks, one could choose to run an EV spread of 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD with a bold nature to capitalize on this. Keep in mind that Natural Cure is really the only ability you should be using on Roselia, as Poison Point is too unreliable and Leaf Guard is basically an inferior Natural Cure that needs sun up in order to work. Finally, Roselia could also utilize her relatively high Special Attack on an offensive set with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain alongside Sludge Bomb, allowing her to hit opponents hard and get a chance to set up Spikes, but Leaf Storm is illegal with Spikes and Roselia faces competition as an offensive Spiker from Scolipede.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Despite Roselia's impressive bulk with Eviolite, nearly any physical attacker can take her down. Sawk, Golurk, and Scolipede can all at least 2HKO Roselia. On top of that, not even Roselia's special bulk can protect her from the Psychic-, Fire-, and Ice-types throughout NU; Pokemon such as Jynx, Gardevoir, and Charizard all make short work of her with their super effective STAB moves. Steel-types can also switch into Roselia with few problems. Klang is one of the best options as it can simply set up while all Roselia can do is use Spikes or switch out. Poison-types are in the same boat, resisting both of Roselia's STABs and even absorbing any Toxic Spikes Roselia may have set up. Muk, Skuntank, and Golbat are good examples of this, as Muk can OHKO with Ice Punch, while Skuntank can damage Roselia on the way out with Pursuit, taking away about half her health. Golbat, while unable to absorb Toxic Spikes, takes almost nothing from Roselia's attacks and can OHKO it with Brave Bird. Finally, while they may give her a free turn to set up, Knock Off and Trick both remove Roselia's precious Eviolite, rendering Roselia far less useful.</p>
[Overview]
<p>Roselia is one of few Pokemon in NU with access to Spikes, which she can set up reliably thanks to her Grass-, Water-, and Electric-type resistances and good special bulk with Eviolite. Her typing and relatively high Special Attack also allow her to stop various Pokemon in NU, such as Ludicolo, Alomomola, and Seismitoad. Unfortunately, Roselia's Defense is rather lackluster, even with Eviolite, leaving her vulnerable to common physical attacks, such as Golurk and Scolipede. She also faces competition as a Spiker from Scolipede and Garbodor, with the former having better offensive presence and the latter having better physical bulk to tank Fighting- and Bug-type attacks.</p>
[SET]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Rest / Synthesis
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set is the best way to use Roselia, taking advantage of her access to Spikes and solid special bulk which allows it to switch in to most special attacks with relative ease. Roselia can also use her immunity to Toxic to grant it free switches and start setting up Spikes. Rest restores all of Roselia's HP, increasing its longevity at the cost of having to switch out so that Natural Cure can wake her up. Synthesis can be used instead, as it lets Roselia stay in longer and continue to set up more layers of Spikes. Giga Drain is Roselia's primary STAB attack, hitting common Pokemon, such as Golem and Samurott, for super effective damage. Sludge Bomb is useful for the many Pokemon that resist Giga Drain, such as Charizard, Tangela, and Serperior, and gives Roselia a way to hit Pokemon with Sap Sipper.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>A specially defensive spread is usually Roselia's best option because of her ability to check common special attackers and due to her low physical bulk. Additionally, Armaldo is the only spinner in the tier capable of switching into Roselia without being 2HKOed after SR damage, as Wartortle and Torkoal can be taken down by Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb respectively.</p>
<p>Since Roselia's physical defense is lacking, she appreciates having a Pokemon to take physical hits for her. Alomomola is one of the best options, as not only can it take physical hits for Roselia, but it also resists the Fire- and Ice-type moves that ruin Roselia's day. Meanwhile, Roselia can take any Electric-type attacks, Grass-type attacks, or Toxics aimed at Alomomola. It should be noted that Alomomola does not beat most Ice-types; it just tanks their hits in order to pivot to another partner. Musharna is another great partner, as it can effectively wall Sawk, one of the bigger threats to Roselia. Bastiodon is also a good choice thanks to its access to Stealth Rock, and it synergizes well with Roselia's typing. As for spinblockers, Misdreavus is one of the best options not only because of its bulk but also because it can burn the physical attackers that threaten Roselia. Finally, Skuntank makes a good partner as it can take care of any Psychic-types that threaten Roselia.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Roselia has a great support movepool with moves such as Aromatherapy, Stun Spore, Cotton Spore, and Toxic. She also has access to Toxic Spikes, which could be used instead of Sludge Bomb on some teams. Extrasensory is also an option to hit Poison-types such as Garbodor and Scolipede harder. Roselia also has access Sleep Powder, but because it's illegal with Spikes, it rarely sees use. As Roselia's typing is more suited to taking physical attacks, one could choose to run an EV spread of 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD with a bold nature to capitalize on this. Keep in mind that Natural Cure is really the only ability you should be using on Roselia, as Poison Point is too unreliable and Leaf Guard is basically an inferior Natural Cure that needs sun up in order to work. Finally, Roselia could also utilize her relatively high Special Attack on an offensive set with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain alongside Sludge Bomb, allowing her to hit opponents hard and get a chance to set up Spikes, but Leaf Storm is illegal with Spikes and Roselia faces competition as an offensive Spiker from Scolipede.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Despite Roselia's impressive bulk with Eviolite, nearly any physical attacker can take her down. Sawk, Golurk, and Scolipede can all at least 2HKO Roselia. On top of that, not even Roselia's special bulk can protect her from the Psychic-, Fire-, and Ice-types throughout NU; Pokemon such as Jynx, Gardevoir, and Charizard all make short work of her with their super effective STAB moves. Steel-types can also switch into Roselia with few problems. Klang is one of the best options as it can simply set up while all Roselia can do is use Spikes or switch out. Poison-types are in the same boat, resisting both of Roselia's STABs and even absorbing any Toxic Spikes Roselia may have set up. Muk, Skuntank, and Golbat are good examples of this, as Muk can OHKO with Ice Punch, while Skuntank can damage Roselia on the way out with Pursuit, taking away about half her health. Golbat, while unable to absorb Toxic Spikes, takes almost nothing from Roselia's attacks and can OHKO it with Brave Bird. Finally, while they may give her a free turn to set up, Knock Off and Trick both remove Roselia's precious Eviolite, rendering Roselia far less useful.</p>
[Overview]
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Synthesis / Rest
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP/ 8 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- Hazard setter with great special bulk thanks to eviolite
- Good support movepool
- Ability keeps it from being crippled by status
- Immune to toxic
- Great spiker/toxic spiker
- Good SpA
- Crap physical defenses
name: Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Synthesis / Rest
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP/ 8 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- Spiker with great special bulk
- Immune to toxic and absorbs t-spikes
- Base 100 SpA keeps roselia from being pure set-up bait
- Spiker in tier with almost no spinners
- Giga drain increases longevity, thanks to her base 100 SpA
- Synthesis lets roselia tank hits longer, and thus allows Roselia to continue spiking, while Rest recovers all HP and lets you continue walling longer, but forces roselia to switch out so natural cure will activate.
- Sludge Bomb is useful as secondary stab, and lets Roselia deal with grass types.
- EVs maximize special bulk while letting roselia take physical hits a little better, HP evs are to reduce damage from stuff like stealth rock
- Can outspeed and 2HKO Wartortle and Torkoal if stealth rock is up, meaning they can't switch in and spin. (Armaldo can be 2HKO'd only if 3 layers of Spikes and SR are up)
- Faces competition as a spiker from Scoliopede on more offensive teams, but has better bulk and can switch into more
- Can wall and/or set up on pokemon such as Alomomola, Ampharos, Vileplume, Serperior, Simisage Ludicolo, Gorebyss, special Samurott, Eelektross, Tangela, Weezing, and Zebstrika.
- Physical Walls are good teammates, since Roselias Def is awful.
- Alomomola has great type synergy, being able to take physical attacks aimed at roserade, along with Ice and Fire-type moves, while roselia can take electric and grass attacks aimed at Alomomola, and can also switch in on toxic.
- Bastiodon is another good partner for most of the same reasons, and it can set up stealth rock.
- Musharna also makes for a good partner, as it walls Sawk, a major threat to Roselia.
- Spinblockers are great partners, especially on defensive teams, since they keep roselias hazards on the field. Misdreavus is a good spinblocker because it can burn physical attackers that might give roselia trouble. It can also take physical attacks for roselia.
- Good support movepool including Aromatherepy, Toxic, Stun Spore, Cotten Spore
- Sleep Powder is another great support move, although it's illegal with spikes.
- Can run a physically defensive spread of 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD with a bold nature to take advantage of roselia's typing
- Can run somewhat gimmicky Toxic/T-Spikes and Venoshock combo
- Could run an offensive set thanks to its SpA, but would generally be outclassed by vileplume.
- Leaf Gaurd is useless compared to Natural Cure
- Toxic Spikes can be used instead of sludge bomb
- Pretty much any physical attacker
- Most Psychic and Ice-types can at least 2HKO roselia, despite its special bulk. Jynx in particular can hit it hard with either of it's STABs.
- Steel-types such as Klang and can come in on roselia and set up. Bastiodon also walls Roselia, but can't do much in return except roar it out.
- Flying-types such as braviary can usually switch in and either KO Roselia or force it out.
- Poison-types are resistant to both Roselia's stabs and can absorb T-Spikes. Muk, Skuntank and Golbat in particular are good counters, although golbat can't absorb spikes.
- Knock Off and trick get rid of eviolite, severely crippling Roselia's walling ability, although be warned they give roselia a turn to set up spikes.