RU Rotom-S (QC 3/3) (GP 2/2)

[atomicllamas]

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Overview
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Rotom-S finds itself outclassed, for the most part, by the other Rotom formes in the RU tier, and only has a very small niche. Relative to the other Rotom formes available for use in the RU tier, Rotom-S has an extremely useful defensive typing, bearing resistances to the Fighting-, Flying-, and Bug-type moves that are common in the RU tier, as well as a neutrality to Fire-type attacks. Unfortunately, Rotom-S lacks reliable recovery and has a weakness to Stealth Rock, making its defensive typing less valuable. Although Rotom-S struggles to get around the Ground-types in the tier, it is able to power through other Pokemon such as Virizion with its STAB Air Slash, something Rotom-C can only dream of. It should be emphasized, however, that Rotom-S should only be used on teams that really need a way to beat a select few Pokemon, such as Durant and Virizion.

Physically Defensive
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name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp is an excellent move for Rotom-S, allowing it to cripple many physical threats, such as Durant and Escavalier. Air Slash and Thunderbolt are solid STAB moves with good coverage in the RU tier. Air Slash is also useful for dealing with opposing Virizion, which often carry a Lum Berry. Pain Split is the best option for the final slot, as it works in tandem with Rotom-S's relatively low HP to keep Rotom-S healthy. Volt Switch is an option on balanced teams, however, as it generates momentum against the Pokemon that Rotom-S checks.

Set Details
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248 HP EVs are used to give Rotom-S the maximum possible HP while minimizing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Maximum Defense and a Bold nature are necessary for Rotom-S to counter threats such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Durant, as well as check Hitmonlee. Leftovers provides Rotom-S with another form of recovery.

Usage Tips
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Rotom-S fulfills the very specific niche of beating pretty much every Steel-type sweeper in the tier; if you don't need a Pokemon to do that for you, choose a different Pokemon. Once you have revealed that you aren't an offensive variant of Rotom-S, your opponent will likely switch in their Fire-type, so don't spam Will-O-Wisp. Rotom-S is worn down pretty easily, so it is important to use it conservatively if you see a Pokemon on the opponent's team that threatens Rotom-S. Doublade, Escavalier, Durant, Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary, Bulk Up Gurdurr, and some variants of Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade are all good stallbreakers that Rotom-S is capable of beating if you keep it healthy. Although Rotom-S is a very good check to Hitmonlee, do not switch it in if Stealth Rock is on the field, as you will likely be 2HKOed.

Team Options
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Rotom-S really appreciates cleric support, making both Aromatisse and Alomomola good partners. Specially defensive Aromatisse also appreciates Rotom-S's ability to switch into Steel-type attacks aimed at it. Rotom-S also enjoys teammates capable of removing Stealth Rock, making it more effective at switching into dangerous physical attackers. Hitmontop and Gligar are both capable of removing entry hazards for Rotom-S and its team. Hitmontop in particular has good synergy with Rotom-S, switching into Rock-type moves with ease. Teammates like Tangrowth that give Durant or Escavalier free switch-ins also appreciate the presence of Rotom-S.

Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt
ability: Levitate
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Air Slash is a really nice move on Choice Scarf Rotom-S thanks to its ability to completely shut down Swords Dance Virizion. It also has a 30% chance to flinch, which can be useful. Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that generates momentum against predicted switches. Trick allows Rotom-S to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon. Thunderbolt is the move of choice in the last slot, as it is a more powerful Electric-type STAB move than Volt Switch. However, Hidden Power Grass is also an option in the last slot if you feel your team is especially weak to Rhyperior or Gastrodon.

Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-S to revenge kill as many Pokemon as possible when equipped with a Choice Scarf, also allowing it to Speed tie with opposing Choice Scarf Rotom-C. Special Attack EVs are also maximized so that Rotom-S can hit as hard as possible.

Usage Tips
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Bring Rotom-S in after a teammate has fainted in order to revenge kill the opponent's weakened Pokemon. It is a good idea to use Volt Switch on predicted switches to gain momentum for your team.

Team Options
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This set really appreciates Pokemon that can lure in and dispose of opposing Gastrodon and Rhyperior. Eviolite Magneton with Hidden Power Grass is a good option for this, as the opponent might think that it is Choice-locked into an Electric-type move. Pokemon that are setup bait for Virizion enjoy Rotom-S's ability to revenge kill it. As such, Alomomola makes a pretty good partner for Rotom-S.

Other Options
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Rotom-S can run a decently effective Expert Belt set to lure Rhyperior and Gastrodon with Hidden Power Grass, but it then loses its niche as an Electric-type that consistently beats Virizion. Confuse Ray, Air Slash, and Thunder Wave can be used on the same set in order to annoy the opponent, but this is relatively unreliable, and confusion isn't that good without Prankster. A more offensive spread can be utilized on the physically defensive set if you want more of a tank than a wall.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: With the exception of Moltres, which hates Thunderbolt, Fire-types are relatively good switch-ins to the defensive sets. Delphox, for example, can set up Calm Minds on defensive Rotom-S easily and threaten to sweep.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types tend to be specially based and do not mind Will-O-Wisp too much; Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Magneton all do solid damage to Rotom-S, and it can't do much in return.

**Stealth Rock**: Rotom-S is pretty easy to wear down, so shaving off a quarter of its health every time it switches in really limits its effectiveness.

**Ground-types**: Rhyperior and Gastrodon wall the Choice Scarf set unless it carries Hidden Power Grass, but neither appreciate being burned, especially Rhyperior.

 

[Molk]

Hey atomicllamas, i said you could post this for the time being because it didnt like bad at all on paper, but a few other members of the QC team would like to see a few battles of Rotom-S functioning in action before they decide whether it should go one way or the other. Do you have any examples off hand?

 

[atomicllamas]

Ya, I didn't save any replays of this team, but I will explain my reasoning a little more. Rotom-S is an Electric-type pokemon that has basically none of the flaws of the other Electric-types, since it is an electric type that beats Virizion, and while it has trouble with some of the ground types, literally the only one that is fine with taking a Will-o-Wisp is Gastrodon, as the rest are crippled for the entirety of the match.

rususpecttest 1497(elo) 86(gxe) 1842 ± 64(glicko-1) 2125(Coil) 28(W) 1(L) 0(T)

This is my ladder ranking when I fooled around with a Rotom-S team after I had already gotten Reqs with a different alt. I also used this team against Molk and it won, and while Rotom-S certainly wasn't the MVP, it also wasn't dead weight at all. I understand that Rotom-S is extremely niche, but its niche is there, I will be sure to emphasize the fact that it has a very specific niche when I write this up, but I honestly believe that Rotom-S is analysis worthy.

The only replay that was saved for this team (it was saved by my opponent, cause >saving replays), granted my opponent was terrible, but Rotom-S did do something useful, which was take out one of the 2 pokemon that was immune to T-Spikes and identify Zoroark by burning it. Yeah my opponent was pretty terrible, but there are so many teams that are actually just really weak to Rotom-S because it doesn't get beat by the same conventional Electric-type checks. I'd really like to write this analysis, k thx ;o

 

[SilentVerse]

Add the scarf set.

 

[Martin]

Add the scarf set.

Wouldn't that take away from its niche in being the only legal Electric-type which is able to beat both Virizion and all Ground-types barring Gastrodon at the same time? Rotom-S's main niche is in the physically defensive set, and if you want to run scarf on Rotom for this role you might as well just be using Rotom-C alongside another Flying-type tbh as Rotom-C beats nails Ground-types with a STAB Leaf Storm (or HP Ice against Gligar) while the Flying-type beats Virizion one-on-one. By going physically defensive, you can actually use Will-O-Wisp to cripple Ground-types and and you can nail Virizion with STAB Air Slash.

 

[SilentVerse]

Physically defensive Rotom-S doesn't actually beat Virizion though.

+2 252 Atk Virizion Stone Edge vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Rotom-S: 234-276 (77.22 - 91.08%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

While Rotom-S does have a lot of competition from Rotom-C and other berds as a scarfer, it has a number of advantages. First of all, due to its typing, it's an excellent check to Durant that lack Stone Edge, as it can come in on its STAB attacks and just KO with Thunderbolt. Similarly, it can come in on Virizion fairly easily (barring Stone Edge, but it can eat that up without SR sometimes if it has to) and threaten it severely with STAB Air Slash, while Rotom-C and most berds get smacked extremely hard by Close Combat (or get trucked even harder by Stone Edge, like Moltres). While without a physically defensive spread it no longer counters stuff like Gurdurr / Gallade, it's still a reasonable check against them, and unlike the defensive set, it is able to fit easily on more offensive teams due to its ability to retain momentum with reasonably strong Volt Switches. Beating Ground-types, imo anyway, isn't really Rotom-S's niche (I mean, Rhyperior just smashes it with Rock STAB and Gligar just U-turns out and forces it to take SR damage every time); it's the unique typing that enables it to check a surprising amount of relevant threats, and scarf Rotom-S still is capable of doing that while being easier to fit on more offensive teams.

 

[atomicllamas]

SilentVerse I did it

 

[SilentVerse]

ok

QC APPROVED 1/3

 

[EonX]

atomicllamas has now met his biggest FAN

QC Approved 2/3

 

[atomicllamas]

Cool thanks, I'll write this up soon since it is a huge priority ;o

 

[atomicllamas]

this is written, QC me bb

 

[New Breed]

Might need to update and remove Zoroark in team options if it leaves

QC APPROVED 3/3

 

[atomicllamas]

true, thanks

 

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Overview
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Rotom-S is a Pokemon that finds itself outclassed by the other Rotom formes for the most part in the RU metagame, and only has a very small niche. Relative to the other Rotom formes available for use in the RU tier, Rotom-S does have extremely useful defensive typing, gaining resists to the Fighting-, Flying-, and Bug-type moves that are common in the RU tier, as well as a neutrality to the Fire-type attacks. Unfortunately,(AC) Rotom-S lacks reliable recovery and has a weakness to Stealth Rock, making its defensive typing less valuable. WhileAlthough Rotom-S struggles to get around the Ground-types in the tier, Rotom-Sit is able to power through Virizion with STAB Air Slash, something Rotom-C can only dream of. It should be emphasized however, that Rotom-S should only be used on teams that really need a way to beat a select few Pokemon, like Durant and Virizion.

Physically Defensive
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name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Will-o-Wisp
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Will-o-Wisp is an excellent move for Rotom-S, allowing it to switch into and cripple many physical threats, such as Durant and Escavalier. Air Slash and Thunderbolt are solid STAB moves with pretty good coverage in the RU tier,.(Just a period) Air Slash is also useful for dealing with opposing Virizion, whoich often carry a Lum Berry. Pain Split is the best option for the final slot, as it works in tandem with Rotom-S's relatively low HP to keep it healthy. Volt Switch is an option on balanced teams, however, as it generates momentum against the Pokemon that Rotom-S checks.

Set Details
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248 HP EVs are used to give Rotom-S the maximum possible HP while minimizing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Max Defense and a Bold Nature are necessary for Rotom-S to counter threats like Escavalier, Doublade, and Durant, as well as check Hitmonlee. Leftovers helps to lessenprovide Rotom-S's lackwith another means of recovery.

Usage Tips
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Rotom-S fulfills the very specific niche of beating pretty much every Steel-type sweeper in the tier,; if you don't need a Pokemon to do that for you, choose a different Pokemon. Once you have revealed that you aren't an offensive variant of Rotom-S, your opponent will likely switch in their Fire-type, so don't spam Will-o-Wisp. Rotom-S is worn down pretty easily, so it is important to use it conservatively if you see a Pokemon on the opponent's team that threatens you. Doublade, Escavalier, Durant, Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary, Bulk Up Gurdurr and some variants of Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade are all good stall breakers that Rotom-S is capable of beating if you keep it healthy. WhileAlthough Rotom-S is a very good check to Hitmonlee, do not switch it in if there are Stealth Rock is on the field, as you will likely be 2HKOed.

Team Options
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Rotom-S really appreciates Wish and Ccleric Ssupport, making both Aromatisse and Alomomola good partners for Rotom-S. Specially Ddefensive Aromatisse also appreciates Rotom-S's ability to switch into Steel-type attacks aimed at it. Rotom-S also enjoys teammates capable of removing Stealth Rock, making it more effective at switching into dangerous physical attackers. Hitmontop and Gligar are both capable of removing entry hazards for Rotom-S. Hitmontop in particular has good synergy with Rotom-S, switching into Rock-type moves with ease. Teammates like Tangrowth that give Durant or Escavalier free switch-ins also appreciate the presence of Rotom-S.

Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Air Slash is a really nice move on Choice Scarf Rotom-S thanks to its ability to completely shut down Swords Dance Virizion. It also has a 30% chance to flinch,(AC) which can be useful if it occurs. Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that generates momentum against predicted switches. Trick allows Rotom-S to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon, which is very useful against defensive teams. Thunderbolt is the move of choice in the last slot, as it is a more powerful Electric-type STAB than Volt Switch. However, Hidden Power Grass is also an option in the last slot if you feel your team is reespecially weak to opposing Rhyperior or Gastrodon.

Set Details
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Max Speed investment and a Timid nature are chosen to allow Rotom-S to revenge kill as many Pokemon as possible when equipped with a Choice Scarf, also allowing it to sSpeed tie with opposing Choice Scarf Rotom-C. Special Attack iEVs are also maxed so that Rotom-S hits as hard as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Bring Rotom-S in after a teammate has fainted in order to revenge kill the opponent's weakened Pokemon. It is good to use Volt Switch on predicted switches (as long as it isn't to a Ground-type) (I really hope that they know that on their own.)in order to gain momentum for your team.

Team Options
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This set really appreciates Pokemon that can lure in and dispose of opposing Gastrodon and Rhyperior. Zoroark is a good choice for this, as it can disguise itself as Rotom-S and dispostake care of them with Grass Knot. Eviolite Magneton with Hidden Power Grass is also a good option, as they mayight think that it is cChoice -locked into an Electric-type move. Pokemon that are set up bait for Virizion enjoy Rotom-S's ability to revenge kill it. As such, Alomomola makes a pretty good partner for Rotom-S.

Other Options
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Rotom-S can run a decently effective Expert Belt set to lure Rhyperior and Gastrodon with Hidden Power Grass, but it loses its niche as an Electric-type that consistently beats Virizion. Confuse Ray, Air Slash, and Thunder Wave can be used on the same set in order to annoy the opponent, but this is relatively unreliable, and confusion isn't that good without Prankster. A more offensive spread can be utilized on the Pphysically Ddefensive set if you want more of a Ttank.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: With the exception of Moltres,(AC) which hates Thunderbolt, Fire-types are relatively good switch -ins to the defensive sets,. Delphox,(AC) for example,(AC) can set up Calm Minds on it easily, and threaten to sweep.

**Electric-types**: TElectric-types tend to be specially -based and not mind Will-O-Wisp too much,; Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Magneton all do solid damage to Rotom-S, whileand it can't do much in return.

**HazardsStealth Rock**: Rotom-S is unfortunately pretty easy to wear down, and constantly switching into Stealth Rock can be a serious detriment to its survivabilty.(I don't care how you change this section exactly, but it needs to be more. Plus, Rotom-S doesn't have problems with any hazards except SR.)

**Ground-types**: Rhyperior and Gastrodon wall the shit out of sChoice Scarf set unless it carries Hidden Power Grass, but neither appreciate being burned, especially Rhyperior.

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[atomicllamas]

implemented, thanks

 

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Overview
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Rotom-S finds itself outclassed for the most part by the other Rotom formes for the most part in the RU tier (for consistency) metagame, and only has a very small niche. Relative to the other Rotom formes available for use in the RU tier, Rotom-S does have an extremely useful defensive typing, gaining resistances to the Fighting, Flying, and Bug-type moves that are common in the RU tier, as well as a neutrality to Fire-type attacks. Unfortunately, Rotom-S lacks reliable recovery and has a weakness to Stealth Rock, making its defensive typing less valuable. Although Rotom-S struggles to get around the Ground-types in the tier, it is able to power through Virizion with STAB Air Slash, something Rotom-C can only dream of. It should be emphasized, (comma) however, that Rotom-S should only be used on teams that really need a way to beat a select few Pokemon, such as like Durant and Virizion.

Physically Defensive
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name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Will-o-Wisp
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Will-o-Wisp is an excellent move for Rotom-S, allowing it to switch into and cripple many physical threats, such as Durant and Escavalier. Air Slash and Thunderbolt are solid STAB moves with pretty good coverage in the RU tier. Air Slash is also useful for dealing with opposing Virizion, which often carry a Lum Berry. Pain Split is the best option for the final slot, as it works in tandem with Rotom-S's relatively low HP to keep it healthy. Volt Switch is an option on balanced teams, however, as it generates momentum against the Pokemon that Rotom-S checks.

Set Details
========

248 HP EVs are used to give Rotom-S the maximum possible HP while minimizing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Max Defense and a Bold Nature are necessary for Rotom-S to counter threats like Escavalier, Doublade, and Durant, as well as check Hitmonlee. Leftovers provides Rotom-S's with another form of recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-S fulfills the very specific niche of beating pretty much every Steel-type sweeper in the tier; if you don't need a Pokemon to do that for you, choose a different Pokemon. Once you have revealed that you aren't an offensive variant of Rotom-S, your opponent will likely switch in their Fire-type, so don't spam Will-o-Wisp. Rotom-S is worn down pretty easily, so it is important to use it conservatively if you see a Pokemon on the opponent's (apostrophe) team that threatens you. Doublade, Escavalier, Durant, Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary, Bulk Up Gurdurr, (comma) and some variants of Substitute + (plus) Bulk Up Gallade are all good stallbreakers that Rotom-S is capable of beating if you keep it healthy. Although Rotom-S is a very good check to Hitmonlee, do not switch it in if Stealth Rock is on the field, as you will likely be 2HKOed.

Team Options
========

Rotom-S really appreciates Wish and cleric support, making both Aromatisse and Alomomola good partners for Rotom-S. Specially defensive Aromatisse also appreciates Rotom-S's ability to switch into Steel-type attacks aimed at it. Rotom-S also enjoys teammates capable of removing Stealth Rock, making it more effective at switching into dangerous physical attackers. Hitmontop and Gligar are both capable of removing entry hazards for Rotom-S. Hitmontop in particular has good synergy with Rotom-S, switching into Rock-type moves with ease. Teammates like Tangrowth that give Durant or Escavalier free switch-ins also appreciate the presence of Rotom-S.

Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Air Slash is a really nice move on Choice Scarf Rotom-S thanks to its ability to completely shut down Swords Dance Virizion. It also has a 30% chance to flinch, which can be useful if it occurs. Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that generates momentum against predicted switches. Trick allows Rotom-S to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon, which is very useful against defensive teams. Thunderbolt is the move of choice in the last slot, as it is a more powerful Electric-type STAB than Volt Switch. However, Hidden Power Grass is also an option in the last slot if you feel your team is especially weak to Rhyperior or Gastrodon.

Set Details
========

Max Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-S to revenge kill as many Pokemon as possible when equipped with a Choice Scarf, also allowing it to speed tie with opposing Choice Scarf Rotom-C. Special Attack EVs are also maxed so that Rotom-S hits as hard as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Bring Rotom-S in after a teammate has fainted in order to revenge kill the opponent's weakened Pokemon. It is good to use Volt Switch on predicted switches in order to gain momentum for your team.

Team Options
========

This set really appreciates Pokemon that can lure in and dispose of opposing Gastrodon and Rhyperior. Zoroark is a good choice for this, as it can disguise itself as Rotom-S and take care of them with Grass Knot. Eviolite Magneton with Hidden Power Grass is also a good option, as they opponent might think that it is Choice-locked into an Electric-type move. Pokemon that are setup bait for Virizion enjoy Rotom-S's ability to revenge kill it. As such, Alomomola makes a pretty good partner for Rotom-S.

Other Options
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Rotom-S can run a decently effective Expert Belt set to lure Rhyperior and Gastrodon with Hidden Power Grass, but it loses its niche as an Electric-type that consistently beats Virizion. Confuse Ray, Air Slash, and Thunder Wave can be used on the same set in order to annoy the opponent, but this is relatively unreliable, and confusion isn't that good without Prankster. A more offensive spread can be utilized on the physically defensive set if you want more of a tank.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: With the exception of Moltres, which hates Thunderbolt, Fire-types are relatively good switch-ins to the defensive sets. (period) Delphox, for example, can set up Calm Minds on it easily, and threaten to sweep.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types tend to be specially-based and not mind Will-o-Wisp too much; Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Magneton all do solid damage to Rotom-S, and it can't do much in return.

**Stealth Rock**: Rotom-S is unfortunately pretty easy to wear down, so shaving off a quarter of its health every time it switches in really limits its effectiveness.

**Ground-types**: Rhyperior and Gastrodon wall the Choice Scarf unless it carries Hidden Power Grass, but neither appreciates being burned, especially Rhyperior.

 

[atomicllamas]

implemented that too

 

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Overview
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Rotom-S finds itself outclassed, for the most part, by the other Rotom formes in the RU tier, and only has a very small niche. Relative to the other Rotom formes available for use in the RU tier, Rotom-S does have has an extremely useful defensive typing, gaining bearing resistances to the Fighting-(add hyphen), Flying-(add hyphen), and Bug-type moves that are common in the RU tier, as well as a neutrality to Fire-type attacks. Unfortunately, Rotom-S lacks reliable recovery and has a weakness to Stealth Rock, making its defensive typing less valuable stellar (valuable doesn't sound right here but feel free to change stellar to shatever). Although Rotom-S struggles to get around the Ground-types in the tier, it is able to power through other Pokemon such as Virizion with its STAB Air Slash, something Rotom-C can only dream of. It should be emphasized, however, that Rotom-S should only be used on teams that really need a way to beat a select few Pokemon, such as Durant and Virizion.

Physically Defensive
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name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp is an excellent move for Rotom-S, allowing it to switch into and (Will-O-Wisp doesn't help it switch in) cripple many physical threats, such as Durant and Escavalier. Air Slash and Thunderbolt are solid STAB moves with good coverage in the RU tier (out of Pokemon RU by usage, it only misses out on Magneton, Rhyperior, and Jolteon). Air Slash is also useful for dealing with opposing Virizion, which often carry a Lum Berry. Pain Split is the best option for the final slot, as it works in tandem with Rotom-S'(add apostrophe) relatively low HP to keep it healthy. Volt Switch is an option on balanced teams, however, as it generates momentum against the Pokemon that Rotom-S checks.

Set Details
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248 HP EVs are used to give Rotom-S the maximum possible HP while minimizing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Maximum Defense and a Bold nature are necessary for Rotom-S to counter threats like Escavalier, Doublade, and Durant, as well as check Hitmonlee. Leftovers provides Rotom-S's with another form of recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-S fulfills the very specific niche of beating pretty much every Steel-type sweeper in the tier; if you don't need a Pokemon to do that for you, choose a different Pokemon. Once you have revealed that you aren't an offensive variant of Rotom-S, your opponent will likely switch in their Fire-type, so don't spam Will-O-Wisp. Rotom-S is worn down pretty easily, so it is important to use it conservatively if you see a Pokemon on the opponent's team that threatens you. Doublade, Escavalier, Durant, Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary, Bulk Up Gurdurr, and some variants of Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade are all good stall breakers that Rotom-S is capable of beating if you keep it healthy. Although Rotom-S is a very good check to Hitmonlee, do not switch it in if Stealth Rock is on the field, as you will likely be 2HKOed.

Team Options
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Rotom-S really appreciates cleric support, making both Aromatisse and Alomomola good partners for Rotom-S (don't call me on this but I think cleric support is Aromatherapy / Heal Bell. I believe you're thinking of Wish support). Specially defensive Aromatisse also appreciates Rotom-S's ability to switch into Steel-type attacks aimed at it. Rotom-S also enjoys teammates capable of removing Stealth Rock, making it more effective at switching into dangerous physical attackers. Hitmontop and Gligar are both capable of removing entry hazards for Rotom-S. Hitmontop in particular has good synergy with Rotom-S, switching into Rock-type moves with ease. Teammates like Tangrowth that give Durant or Escavalier free switch-ins also appreciate the presence of Rotom-S.

Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers Choice Scarf <--- MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE THAT :)
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Air Slash is a really nice move on Choice Scarf Rotom-S thanks to its ability to completely shut down Swords Dance Virizion. It also has a 30% chance to flinch, which can be useful. Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that generates momentum against predicted switches. Trick allows Rotom-S to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon, which is very useful against defensive teams this is sort of repetitive. Thunderbolt is the move of choice in the last slot, as it is a more powerful Electric-type STAB move than Volt Switch. However, Hidden Power Grass is also an option in the last slot if you feel your team is especially weak to Rhyperior or Gastrodon.

Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-S to revenge kill as many Pokemon as possible when equipped with a Choice Scarf, also allowing it to speed tie with opposing Choice Scarf Rotom-C. Special Attack EVs are also maxed so that Rotom-S can hits as hard as possible.

Usage Tips
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Bring Rotom-S in after a teammate has fainted in order to revenge kill the opponent's weakened Pokemon. It is good to use Volt Switch on predicted switches in order saying "in order" twice in a row sounds repetitive to gain momentum for your team.

Team Options
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This set really appreciates Pokemon that can lure in and dispose of opposing Gastrodon and Rhyperior. Zoroark is a good choice for this, as it can disguise itself as Rotom-S and take care of them with Grass Knot R.I.P Zoroark. Eviolite Magneton with Hidden Power Grass is also a good option, as the opponent might think that it is Choice-locked into an Electric-type move. Pokemon that are setup bait for Virizion enjoy Rotom-S's ability to revenge kill it. As such, Alomomola makes a pretty good partner for Rotom-S.

Other Options
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Rotom-S can run a decently effective Expert Belt set to lure Rhyperior and Gastrodon with Hidden Power Grass, but it loses its niche as an Electric-type that consistently beats Virizion. Confuse Ray, Air Slash, and Thunder Wave can be used on the same set in order to annoy the opponent, but this is relatively unreliable, and confusion isn't that good without Prankster. A more offensive spread can be utilized on the physically defensive set if you want more of a tank than a wall.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: With the exception of Moltres, which hates Thunderbolt, Fire-types are relatively good switch-ins to the defensive sets. Delphox, for example, can set up Calm Minds on it easily,(RC) and threaten to sweep.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types tend to be specially-based and do not mind Will-O-Wisp too much; Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Magneton all do solid damage to Rotom-S, and it can't do much in return.

**Stealth Rock**: Rotom-S is unfortunately pretty easy to wear down, so shaving off a quarter of its health every time it switches in really limits its effectiveness.

**Ground-types**: Rhyperior and Gastrodon wall the Choice Scarf unless it carries Hidden Power Grass, but neither appreciates being burned, especially Rhyperior.[/quote]

 

[atomicllamas]

implemented, earlier (in this analysis) I was told that cleric support includes wish support, Idk if that is true or not now o.o

gimme final gp check now pls B)

 

[GatoDelFuego]

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Overview
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Rotom-S finds itself outclassed, for the most part, by the other Rotom formes in the RU tier, and only has a very small niche. Relative to the other Rotom formes available for use in the RU tier, Rotom-S has an extremely useful defensive typing, bearing resistances to the Fighting-, Flying-, and Bug-type moves that are common in the RU tier, as well as a neutrality to Fire-type attacks. Unfortunately, Rotom-S lacks reliable recovery and has a weakness to Stealth Rock, making its defensive typing less valuable. Although Rotom-S struggles to get around the Ground-types in the tier, it is able to power through other Pokemon such as Virizion with its STAB Air Slash, something Rotom-C can only dream of. It should be emphasized, however, that Rotom-S should only be used on teams that really need a way to beat a select few Pokemon, such as Durant and Virizion.

Physically Defensive
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name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
ability: Levitate
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp is an excellent move for Rotom-S, allowing it to cripple many physical threats, such as Durant and Escavalier. Air Slash and Thunderbolt are solid STAB moves with good coverage in the RU tier. Air Slash is also useful for dealing with opposing Virizion, which often carry a Lum Berry. Pain Split is the best option for the final slot, as it works in tandem with Rotom-S's relatively low HP to keep it Rotom-S healthy. Volt Switch is an option on balanced teams, however, as it generates momentum against the Pokemon that Rotom-S checks.

Set Details
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248 HP EVs are used to give Rotom-S the maximum possible HP while minimizing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Maximum Defense and a Bold nature are necessary for Rotom-S to counter threats like such as Escavalier, Doublade, and Durant, as well as check Hitmonlee. Leftovers provides Rotom-S's with another form of recovery.

Usage Tips
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Rotom-S fulfills the very specific niche of beating pretty much every Steel-type sweeper in the tier; if you don't need a Pokemon to do that for you, choose a different Pokemon. Once you have revealed that you aren't an offensive variant of Rotom-S, your opponent will likely switch in their Fire-type, so don't spam Will-O-Wisp. Rotom-S is worn down pretty easily, so it is important to use it conservatively if you see a Pokemon on the opponent's team that threatens Rotom-S you. Doublade, Escavalier, Durant, Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary, Bulk Up Gurdurr, and some variants of Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade are all good stallbreakers that Rotom-S is capable of beating if you keep it healthy. Although Rotom-S is a very good check to Hitmonlee, do not switch it in if Stealth Rock is on the field, as you it will likely be 2HKOed.

Team Options
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Rotom-S really appreciates cleric support, making both Aromatisse and Alomomola good partners for Rotom-S. Specially defensive Aromatisse also appreciates Rotom-S's ability to switch into Steel-type attacks aimed at it. Rotom-S also enjoys teammates capable of removing Stealth Rock, making it more effective at switching into dangerous physical attackers. Hitmontop and Gligar are both capable of removing entry hazards for Rotom-S and its team Because Rotom is immune to the others, and you said "entry hazards", imo this just makes it sound a bit better. Hitmontop in particular has good synergy with Rotom-S, switching into Rock-type moves with ease. Teammates like Tangrowth that give Durant or Escavalier free switch-ins also appreciate the presence of Rotom-S.

Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt
ability: Levitate
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Air Slash is a really nice move on Choice Scarf Rotom-S thanks to its ability to completely shut down Swords Dance Virizion. It also has a 30% chance to flinch, which can be useful. Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that generates momentum against predicted switches. Trick allows Rotom-S to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon. Thunderbolt is the move of choice in the last slot, as it is a more powerful Electric-type STAB move than Volt Switch. However, Hidden Power Grass is also an option in the last slot if you feel your team is especially weak to Rhyperior or Gastrodon.

Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-S to revenge kill as many Pokemon as possible when equipped with a Choice Scarf, also allowing it to Speed tie with opposing Choice Scarf Rotom-C. Special Attack EVs are also maximized so that Rotom-S can hit as hard as possible.

Usage Tips
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Bring Rotom-S in after a teammate has fainted in order to revenge kill the opponent's weakened Pokemon. It is a good idea to use Volt Switch on predicted switches to gain momentum for your team. I feel this could use some more tips...idk, it just seems a bit light

Team Options
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This set really appreciates Pokemon that can lure in and dispose of opposing Gastrodon and Rhyperior. Eviolite Magneton with Hidden Power Grass is a good option for this, as the opponent might think that it is Choice-locked into an Electric-type move. Pokemon that are setup bait for Virizion enjoy Rotom-S's ability to revenge kill it. As such, Alomomola makes a pretty good partner for Rotom-S.

Other Options
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Rotom-S can run a decently effective Expert Belt set to lure Rhyperior and Gastrodon with Hidden Power Grass, but it then loses its niche as an Electric-type that consistently beats Virizion. Confuse Ray, Air Slash, and Thunder Wave can be used on the same set in order to annoy the opponent, but this is relatively unreliable, and confusion isn't that good without Prankster. A more offensive spread can be utilized on the physically defensive set if you want more of a tank than a wall.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: With the exception of Moltres, which hates Thunderbolt, Fire-types are relatively good switch-ins to the defensive sets. Delphox, for example, can set up Calm Minds on it defensive Rotom-S easily and threaten to sweep.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types tend to be specially based and do not mind Will-O-Wisp too much; Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Magneton all do solid damage to Rotom-S, and it can't do much in return.

**Stealth Rock**: Rotom-S is unfortunately pretty easy to wear down, so shaving off a quarter of its health every time it switches in really limits its effectiveness.

**Ground-types**: Rhyperior and Gastrodon wall the Choice Scarf set unless it carries Hidden Power Grass, but neither appreciates being burned, especially Rhyperior.

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[atomicllamas]

implemented, thanks gato

this is done

 

[Molk]

uploaded!