MZ
And now for something completely different
QC: Anty, Tone114, Raiza
GP: FrenzyPlant, P Squared
[SET]
name: SubWisp
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Blizzard
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Substitute can easily be set up versus many weaker attackers in the tier and makes Rotom-F much harder to revenge kill. Will-O-Wisp cripples switch-ins such as Grumpig and Assault Vest Bouffalant, as well as preventing weaker foes from breaking Rotom-F's Substitute. It is also Rotom-F's best way to damage Seaking. Thunderbolt and Blizzard give Rotom-F perfect neutral coverage while threatening Flying-, Grass-, Ground-, and Water-types, making it incredibly difficult to switch into.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-F to outspeed as many foes as possible and keep its Substitute up more reliably. Leftovers provides passive recovery to let Rotom-F set up as many Substitutes as possible over longer battles. Maximum Special Attack investment helps Rotom-F deal as much damage as possible, and a Modest nature is an option to boost Rotom-F's power further, although it loses out on outspeeding foes such as Jolly Monferno.
Usage Tips
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Rotom-F can set up Substitutes on Pokemon it forces out, such as Roselia and Stunfisk. Use Substitute on switches when you predict your opponent to sacrifice something or send in a Pokemon that lowers its stats with its attacks, such as Close Combat Machoke. Attacking is safer when facing Pokemon such as Ninjask and Chatot that can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute. Use Will-O-Wisp versus anything that Rotom-F cannot 2HKO to cripple them so that they can't force Rotom-F out the next time it gets a Substitute. However, be careful of giving free switches to Facade users such as Ursaring, Flash Fire Pokemon such as Ninetales, and Pokemon that have already been inflicted with status. Attempt to bring Rotom-F in multiple times over longer games, as it can wear down nearly all of its checks given enough time. Be wary of losing all of Blizzard's PP, which leaves Rotom-F open to being walled by Grass- and Ground-types.
Team Options
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Entry hazard removal helps preserve Rotom-F's health and gives it more opportunities to set up Substitute. Pokemon that can take on Audino, such as Machoke and Monferno, help handle Rotom's best counter. Ninjask is a good partner, as it checks Grumpig for Rotom-F while Rotom-F can use Stunfisk as Substitute fodder, although the two share a weakness to Stealth Rock. Checks to Fire-types, such as Floatzel and Grumpig, can help handle Rotom-F's main checks, and sweepers such as Regice and Pawniard can clean more effectively once Rotom-F has broken down walls.
GP: FrenzyPlant, P Squared
[SET]
name: SubWisp
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Blizzard
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Substitute can easily be set up versus many weaker attackers in the tier and makes Rotom-F much harder to revenge kill. Will-O-Wisp cripples switch-ins such as Grumpig and Assault Vest Bouffalant, as well as preventing weaker foes from breaking Rotom-F's Substitute. It is also Rotom-F's best way to damage Seaking. Thunderbolt and Blizzard give Rotom-F perfect neutral coverage while threatening Flying-, Grass-, Ground-, and Water-types, making it incredibly difficult to switch into.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature allow Rotom-F to outspeed as many foes as possible and keep its Substitute up more reliably. Leftovers provides passive recovery to let Rotom-F set up as many Substitutes as possible over longer battles. Maximum Special Attack investment helps Rotom-F deal as much damage as possible, and a Modest nature is an option to boost Rotom-F's power further, although it loses out on outspeeding foes such as Jolly Monferno.
Usage Tips
========
Rotom-F can set up Substitutes on Pokemon it forces out, such as Roselia and Stunfisk. Use Substitute on switches when you predict your opponent to sacrifice something or send in a Pokemon that lowers its stats with its attacks, such as Close Combat Machoke. Attacking is safer when facing Pokemon such as Ninjask and Chatot that can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute. Use Will-O-Wisp versus anything that Rotom-F cannot 2HKO to cripple them so that they can't force Rotom-F out the next time it gets a Substitute. However, be careful of giving free switches to Facade users such as Ursaring, Flash Fire Pokemon such as Ninetales, and Pokemon that have already been inflicted with status. Attempt to bring Rotom-F in multiple times over longer games, as it can wear down nearly all of its checks given enough time. Be wary of losing all of Blizzard's PP, which leaves Rotom-F open to being walled by Grass- and Ground-types.
Team Options
========
Entry hazard removal helps preserve Rotom-F's health and gives it more opportunities to set up Substitute. Pokemon that can take on Audino, such as Machoke and Monferno, help handle Rotom's best counter. Ninjask is a good partner, as it checks Grumpig for Rotom-F while Rotom-F can use Stunfisk as Substitute fodder, although the two share a weakness to Stealth Rock. Checks to Fire-types, such as Floatzel and Grumpig, can help handle Rotom-F's main checks, and sweepers such as Regice and Pawniard can clean more effectively once Rotom-F has broken down walls.
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