[OVERVIEW]
* An Electric / Grass typing along with solid mixed defenses allows Rotom-C to check a plethora of threats, including Water-types such as Swampert, Suicune, and Primarina.
* Along with solid defenses, Rotom-C has decent Special Attack and Speed stats, allowing it to run multiple sets and effectively act as either a revenge killer or a powerful offensive pivot.
* Access to Volt Switch allows Rotom-C to provide momentum for teammates, which is further enhanced by STAB Leaf Storm, often deterring Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Krookodile from blocking Volt Switch.
* Rotom-C faces heavy competition from Raikou as an offensive Electric-type, but it distinguishes itself with its access to Trick allowing it to cripple walls such as Blissey, Clefable, and Mew, along with its superior bulk and access to Levitate, which allows it to better combat Ground-types.
* However, Rotom-C has less significantly less Special Attack and Speed than other Electric-types such as Raikou, and it has no means of breaking through Grass-types such as Amoonguss and Decidueye outside of using Trick to cripple them.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Trick / Signal Beam
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Volt Switch provides momentum for teammates and is a decently strong STAB move for Rotom-C.
* Leaf Storm is Rotom-C's only Grass-type STAB move, providing Rotom-C with a nuke to hit Ground-types such as Hippowdon, Swampert, and Krookodile super effectively. Leaf Storm also has solid synergy with Volt Switch, as the prospect of Rotom-C using Leaf Storm usually prevents Ground-types from switching in to prevent Volt Switch.
* Thunderbolt is a stronger Electric STAB move than Volt Switch and does not force Rotom-C to switch out when used.
* Trick is a fantastic option for Rotom-C, as it allows it to cripple opposing walls that typically switch into it such as Blissey, Clefable, Amoonguss, and Chesnaught.
* Signal Beam is an alternative option, rounding out Rotom-C's coverage well by hitting Pokemon such as Hydreigon, Celebi, and Latias for super effective damage. Locking it into Signal Beam is often dangerous, however, as it leaves Rotom-C vulnerable as setup bait for a plethora of threatening Pokemon.
Set Details
========
* Choice Specs boosts Rotom-C's power tremendously and synergizes well with a hit-and-run move such as Volt Switch.
* 252 EVs are invested into Special Attack and Speed in order to hit as hard and as fast as possible.
* A Timid nature is optimal, as it allows Rotom-C to outspeed Nidoking, Chandelure, and Togekiss, which all threaten Rotom-C with their respective STAB moves.
* Levitate gives Rotom-C an immunity to Ground, which aids it in combat versus Pokemon such as Gliscor and Hippowdon.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Specs Rotom-C is best used as a hard hitting offensive pivot. Use Rotom's unique typing and solid defenses to switch into and threaten out the many Water- and Ground-types that flood the tier.
* If you predict your opponent to switch out, it is very beneficial to use Volt Switch in order to chip the incoming Pokemon and, more importantly, provide a free switch for a teammate ; even if the opponent has an Electric-immune Pokemon, they must risk getting hit hard by a potential Leaf Storm if they attempt to block the Volt Switch.
* Beware of mindlessly choosing Volt Switch or Thunderbolt with Rotom-C though, as more aggressive battlers, not fearing Leaf Storm, may still opt to switch in their Electric-immune Pokemon.
* When the opponent has a Pokemon that Rotom-C greatly struggles to break through such as Blissey or Amoonguss, using Trick as they switch in is very useful not only for itself, but often for its teammates as well. Trick should only be used, however, if the extra power boost from Choice Specs is not needed for the remainder of the battle.
* Be careful when choosing which move to lock Rotom-C into, as after using Leaf Storm it becomes vulnerable to setup Pokemon such as Swords Dance Scizor, Nasty Plot Celebi, and Calm Mind Chandelure. Similarly, locking Rotom-C into either of its Electric-type STAB moves leaves it in a vulnerable position versus Ground-types such as Nidoking and Swords Dance Gliscor.
Team Options
========
* Rotom-C greatly appreciates entry hazard support from the likes of Klefki, Forretress, and Froslass, as Spikes take advantage of the large amount of switches it tends to force throughout a battle.
* Entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Tentacruel and Starmie is also critical to Rotom-C's success, as it is constantly pivoting in and out of battle and, as such, is worn down quickly by Stealth Rock.
* Fire-types such as Volcanian, Infernape, and Entei are valuable teammates, as they can break through the Grass-types Rotom-C so greatly despises. Entei and Infernape pair especially well with it, as they excel at breaking through specially defensive Pokemon like Blissey that wall Rotom-C.
* Late game cleaners such as Mega Sharpedo, Mega Aerodactyl, and Choice Scarf Keldeo are excellent partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can sweep through an opposing team once it has effectively weakened the bulkier Pokemon.
* Other users of Volt Switch and U-turn such as Raikou, Scizor, and Flygon make for solid partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can also help keep up momentum throughout a battle.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
eve: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Volt Switch generates momentum for teammates and is a decently powerful Electric-type STAB move for Rotom-C.
* Leaf Storm is a powerful secondary STAB attack that enables Rotom-C to hit Ground- and Rock-types super effectively and works well with the hit-and-run nature of the Choice Scarf.
* Thunderbolt is useful for late-game cleaning when the opposing team has been sufficiently weakened and is also a reliable Electric-type STAB attack that does not force Rotom-C to switch out.
* Trick allows Rotom-C to cripple walls such as Blissey, Mew, and Clefable when it no longer requires the Speed boost from its Choice Scarf.
Set Details
========
* Choice Scarf turns Rotom-C into a lethal revenge killer and allows it to outspeed prevalent threats such as Keldeo, Gengar, and Mega Absol.
* Maximum investment in both Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-C to hit as hard and fast as possible.
* A Timid nature is necessary for outspeeding base 80 Speed Choice Scarf users such as Chandelure, as well as Jolly Mega Aerodactyl.
* Levitate gives Rotom-C an immunity to Ground, which aids it in combat versus Pokemon such as Gliscor and Krookodile.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Scarf Rotom-C should mainly be used as a revenge killer.
* Volt Switch is the most spammable move on the set and, as such, should be used most frequently. When the opponent does have an Electric-immune Pokemon such Krookodile or Swampert, using Leaf Storm or double switching is often an acceptable play as well.
* Use Thunderbolt to clean through the opponent's team in the later stages of the game when the opposing team has been sufficiently weakened.
* Only use Trick when the added Speed from Choice Scarf is no longer needed. Beware of using Trick when the opponent has a Pokemon that is potentially holding a Mega Stone or Z-Crystal, as it will fail and put you in a vulnerable position.
* All of Rotom-C's moves are prone to leaving it as setup bait to a variety of Pokemon, so it is essential to predict correctly when using Rotom-C.
Team Options
========
* Powerful wallbreakers such as Choice Specs Primarina and Choice Band Krookodile make for solid partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can break through bulkier Pokemon and weaken the opponents team for Rotom-C to sweep in the later stages of the game. These wallbreakers also appreciate the momentum Rotom-C generates with Volt Switch.
* Other users of U-turn and Volt Switch such as Magneton and Scizor are excellent partners alongside Rotom-C, as they similarly generate momentum for teammates and form a fearsome VoltTurn core.
* Fire- and Flying-types such as Volcanion, Chandelure, and Togekiss can all threaten the Grass-types that plague Rotom-C.
* Rotom-C forces a significant amount of switches, so Spikes support from Forretress, Klefki, and Roserade works well to rack up damage on the opposing team.
* Similarly, Rotom-C appreciates its own entry hazard removal, as it is frequently switching in and out of battle and, as such, Stealth Rock damage accumulates quickly.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Hidden Power Fire is an option on either of Rotom-C's sets, hitting opposing Grass- and Steel-types such as Amoonguss, Celebi, and Scizor for super effective damage, but it leaves Rotom-C further walled by Dragon-types such as Hydreigon and Latias.
* A bulky attacking set of Leaf Storm / Volt Switch / Will-O-Wisp / Pain Split can be effective in combating more defensively oriented teams and has the advantage of not being locked into one move, but the added Speed from Choice Scarf or the added power from Choice Specs is usually more valuable. Moreover, while the added bulk Rotom-C obtains from investing into its HP stat may seem rather valuable on paper, in practice it does not allow Rotom-C to survive any additional relevant attacks from the more powerful offensive Pokemon in the metagame.
* A defensive set utilizing status options such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave may seem appealing on paper alongside Rotom-C's solid defensive typing, but it lacks reliable recovery outside of Pain Split and is usually outclassed by other bulky Grass-types such as Amoonguss, Celebi, and Chesnaught.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Opposing Grass-types such as Celebi, Chesnaught, and Decidueye all resist Rotom-C's STAB options and can even use Rotom-C as setup fodder with Nasty Plot, Belly Drum, and Swords Dance respectively.
**Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Hydreigon and Latias similarly resist Rotom-C's STAB attacks and can threaten Rotom-C out with their powerful STAB moves.
**Fire-types**: Although they do not enjoy switching in on either of Rotom-C's Electric-type STAB attacks, Fire-types such as Entei, Infernape, and Arcanine take little damage from Leaf Storm and Signal Beam and can OHKO Rotom-C with their super effective STAB Fire-type attacks.
**Bulky Special Walls**: Bulky special walls such as Blissey, Mew, and Clefable can easily tank any attack that Rotom-C can throw at them and only truly fear Trick.
**Faster Offensive Pokemon**: Faster offensive Pokemon such as Hydreigon, Gengar, and Kyurem can all outspeed and OHKO non-Choice Scarf variants of Rotom-C.
* An Electric / Grass typing along with solid mixed defenses allows Rotom-C to check a plethora of threats, including Water-types such as Swampert, Suicune, and Primarina.
* Along with solid defenses, Rotom-C has decent Special Attack and Speed stats, allowing it to run multiple sets and effectively act as either a revenge killer or a powerful offensive pivot.
* Access to Volt Switch allows Rotom-C to provide momentum for teammates, which is further enhanced by STAB Leaf Storm, often deterring Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Krookodile from blocking Volt Switch.
* Rotom-C faces heavy competition from Raikou as an offensive Electric-type, but it distinguishes itself with its access to Trick allowing it to cripple walls such as Blissey, Clefable, and Mew, along with its superior bulk and access to Levitate, which allows it to better combat Ground-types.
* However, Rotom-C has less significantly less Special Attack and Speed than other Electric-types such as Raikou, and it has no means of breaking through Grass-types such as Amoonguss and Decidueye outside of using Trick to cripple them.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Trick / Signal Beam
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Volt Switch provides momentum for teammates and is a decently strong STAB move for Rotom-C.
* Leaf Storm is Rotom-C's only Grass-type STAB move, providing Rotom-C with a nuke to hit Ground-types such as Hippowdon, Swampert, and Krookodile super effectively. Leaf Storm also has solid synergy with Volt Switch, as the prospect of Rotom-C using Leaf Storm usually prevents Ground-types from switching in to prevent Volt Switch.
* Thunderbolt is a stronger Electric STAB move than Volt Switch and does not force Rotom-C to switch out when used.
* Trick is a fantastic option for Rotom-C, as it allows it to cripple opposing walls that typically switch into it such as Blissey, Clefable, Amoonguss, and Chesnaught.
* Signal Beam is an alternative option, rounding out Rotom-C's coverage well by hitting Pokemon such as Hydreigon, Celebi, and Latias for super effective damage. Locking it into Signal Beam is often dangerous, however, as it leaves Rotom-C vulnerable as setup bait for a plethora of threatening Pokemon.
Set Details
========
* Choice Specs boosts Rotom-C's power tremendously and synergizes well with a hit-and-run move such as Volt Switch.
* 252 EVs are invested into Special Attack and Speed in order to hit as hard and as fast as possible.
* A Timid nature is optimal, as it allows Rotom-C to outspeed Nidoking, Chandelure, and Togekiss, which all threaten Rotom-C with their respective STAB moves.
* Levitate gives Rotom-C an immunity to Ground, which aids it in combat versus Pokemon such as Gliscor and Hippowdon.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Specs Rotom-C is best used as a hard hitting offensive pivot. Use Rotom's unique typing and solid defenses to switch into and threaten out the many Water- and Ground-types that flood the tier.
* If you predict your opponent to switch out, it is very beneficial to use Volt Switch in order to chip the incoming Pokemon and, more importantly, provide a free switch for a teammate ; even if the opponent has an Electric-immune Pokemon, they must risk getting hit hard by a potential Leaf Storm if they attempt to block the Volt Switch.
* Beware of mindlessly choosing Volt Switch or Thunderbolt with Rotom-C though, as more aggressive battlers, not fearing Leaf Storm, may still opt to switch in their Electric-immune Pokemon.
* When the opponent has a Pokemon that Rotom-C greatly struggles to break through such as Blissey or Amoonguss, using Trick as they switch in is very useful not only for itself, but often for its teammates as well. Trick should only be used, however, if the extra power boost from Choice Specs is not needed for the remainder of the battle.
* Be careful when choosing which move to lock Rotom-C into, as after using Leaf Storm it becomes vulnerable to setup Pokemon such as Swords Dance Scizor, Nasty Plot Celebi, and Calm Mind Chandelure. Similarly, locking Rotom-C into either of its Electric-type STAB moves leaves it in a vulnerable position versus Ground-types such as Nidoking and Swords Dance Gliscor.
Team Options
========
* Rotom-C greatly appreciates entry hazard support from the likes of Klefki, Forretress, and Froslass, as Spikes take advantage of the large amount of switches it tends to force throughout a battle.
* Entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Tentacruel and Starmie is also critical to Rotom-C's success, as it is constantly pivoting in and out of battle and, as such, is worn down quickly by Stealth Rock.
* Fire-types such as Volcanian, Infernape, and Entei are valuable teammates, as they can break through the Grass-types Rotom-C so greatly despises. Entei and Infernape pair especially well with it, as they excel at breaking through specially defensive Pokemon like Blissey that wall Rotom-C.
* Late game cleaners such as Mega Sharpedo, Mega Aerodactyl, and Choice Scarf Keldeo are excellent partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can sweep through an opposing team once it has effectively weakened the bulkier Pokemon.
* Other users of Volt Switch and U-turn such as Raikou, Scizor, and Flygon make for solid partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can also help keep up momentum throughout a battle.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
eve: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Volt Switch generates momentum for teammates and is a decently powerful Electric-type STAB move for Rotom-C.
* Leaf Storm is a powerful secondary STAB attack that enables Rotom-C to hit Ground- and Rock-types super effectively and works well with the hit-and-run nature of the Choice Scarf.
* Thunderbolt is useful for late-game cleaning when the opposing team has been sufficiently weakened and is also a reliable Electric-type STAB attack that does not force Rotom-C to switch out.
* Trick allows Rotom-C to cripple walls such as Blissey, Mew, and Clefable when it no longer requires the Speed boost from its Choice Scarf.
Set Details
========
* Choice Scarf turns Rotom-C into a lethal revenge killer and allows it to outspeed prevalent threats such as Keldeo, Gengar, and Mega Absol.
* Maximum investment in both Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-C to hit as hard and fast as possible.
* A Timid nature is necessary for outspeeding base 80 Speed Choice Scarf users such as Chandelure, as well as Jolly Mega Aerodactyl.
* Levitate gives Rotom-C an immunity to Ground, which aids it in combat versus Pokemon such as Gliscor and Krookodile.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Scarf Rotom-C should mainly be used as a revenge killer.
* Volt Switch is the most spammable move on the set and, as such, should be used most frequently. When the opponent does have an Electric-immune Pokemon such Krookodile or Swampert, using Leaf Storm or double switching is often an acceptable play as well.
* Use Thunderbolt to clean through the opponent's team in the later stages of the game when the opposing team has been sufficiently weakened.
* Only use Trick when the added Speed from Choice Scarf is no longer needed. Beware of using Trick when the opponent has a Pokemon that is potentially holding a Mega Stone or Z-Crystal, as it will fail and put you in a vulnerable position.
* All of Rotom-C's moves are prone to leaving it as setup bait to a variety of Pokemon, so it is essential to predict correctly when using Rotom-C.
Team Options
========
* Powerful wallbreakers such as Choice Specs Primarina and Choice Band Krookodile make for solid partners alongside Rotom-C, as they can break through bulkier Pokemon and weaken the opponents team for Rotom-C to sweep in the later stages of the game. These wallbreakers also appreciate the momentum Rotom-C generates with Volt Switch.
* Other users of U-turn and Volt Switch such as Magneton and Scizor are excellent partners alongside Rotom-C, as they similarly generate momentum for teammates and form a fearsome VoltTurn core.
* Fire- and Flying-types such as Volcanion, Chandelure, and Togekiss can all threaten the Grass-types that plague Rotom-C.
* Rotom-C forces a significant amount of switches, so Spikes support from Forretress, Klefki, and Roserade works well to rack up damage on the opposing team.
* Similarly, Rotom-C appreciates its own entry hazard removal, as it is frequently switching in and out of battle and, as such, Stealth Rock damage accumulates quickly.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Hidden Power Fire is an option on either of Rotom-C's sets, hitting opposing Grass- and Steel-types such as Amoonguss, Celebi, and Scizor for super effective damage, but it leaves Rotom-C further walled by Dragon-types such as Hydreigon and Latias.
* A bulky attacking set of Leaf Storm / Volt Switch / Will-O-Wisp / Pain Split can be effective in combating more defensively oriented teams and has the advantage of not being locked into one move, but the added Speed from Choice Scarf or the added power from Choice Specs is usually more valuable. Moreover, while the added bulk Rotom-C obtains from investing into its HP stat may seem rather valuable on paper, in practice it does not allow Rotom-C to survive any additional relevant attacks from the more powerful offensive Pokemon in the metagame.
* A defensive set utilizing status options such as Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave may seem appealing on paper alongside Rotom-C's solid defensive typing, but it lacks reliable recovery outside of Pain Split and is usually outclassed by other bulky Grass-types such as Amoonguss, Celebi, and Chesnaught.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Opposing Grass-types such as Celebi, Chesnaught, and Decidueye all resist Rotom-C's STAB options and can even use Rotom-C as setup fodder with Nasty Plot, Belly Drum, and Swords Dance respectively.
**Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Hydreigon and Latias similarly resist Rotom-C's STAB attacks and can threaten Rotom-C out with their powerful STAB moves.
**Fire-types**: Although they do not enjoy switching in on either of Rotom-C's Electric-type STAB attacks, Fire-types such as Entei, Infernape, and Arcanine take little damage from Leaf Storm and Signal Beam and can OHKO Rotom-C with their super effective STAB Fire-type attacks.
**Bulky Special Walls**: Bulky special walls such as Blissey, Mew, and Clefable can easily tank any attack that Rotom-C can throw at them and only truly fear Trick.
**Faster Offensive Pokemon**: Faster offensive Pokemon such as Hydreigon, Gengar, and Kyurem can all outspeed and OHKO non-Choice Scarf variants of Rotom-C.
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