Taking over for Togie
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Overview
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+Great Bulk that is amplified with Eviolite
+Good defensive typing with two immunities to back up its bulk
+Access to useful moves, like Baton Pass and Defog
-Weaknesses to common types, such as Ice and Electric.
-Special attack is mediocre, meaning bulkier Pokemon like Feraligatr can set up all over it
-Reliance on Eviolite makes it struggle as a wall
-Horrible speed makes it Taunt bait and setup fodder
Defensive
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Name: Defensive
Move 1: Defog
Move 2: Roost
Move 3: Toxic / Heal Bell / Encore
Move 4: Seismic Toss / Dazzling Gleam
Item: Eviolite
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Bold
Moves
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- Defog is used to get rid of Stealth Rocks and other hazards
- Roost is a reliable recovery in case Togetic takes too much damage
- Toxic is used to deal residual damage to the opposing Pokemon
- Heal Bell is used to heal your own and/or your teammates status problems
- Encore allows Togetic to lock an opponent into a move, most notably Pokemon such as Feraligatr that may try to set up on it
- Seismic Toss is used to deal consistent damage
- Dazzling Gleam is used for STAB and saves Togetic from being complete Taunt bait
- Fire
Set Details
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-Max Defense makes Togetic a prime Physical wall.
-Max HP makes up for Togetic's mediocre HP.
-Eviolite is used to increase Togetic's already good bulk.
-Togetic's typing is better for physically defensive sets, which explains the investment in Physical bulk rather than Special bulk.
Usage Tips
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-Togetic has great bulk, but do not use it recklessly and keep it in on Pokemon it should stay in on, despite being able to live most of their attacks
-Try not to rely on Togetic to Defog too often, as its Stealth Rock weakness can really wear it down.
-Be careful when switching Togetic into Pokemon that tend to carry Knock Off, as losing Eviolite can cripple it
-Togetic has solid bulk, but recognize that is is meant to wall certain Pokemon. Overall, Togetic is really passive and encourages certain Pokemon to set up on it, such as Feraligatr, so do not expect Togetic to reliably handle them.
Team Options
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-Seismitoad makes a great partner with Togetic. It makes a great switch in with Togetic to three of her weaknesses, and Seismitoad appreciates Togetic's Grass resistance.
-Fire types, such as Typhlosion and Pyroar, are also excellent partners with Togetic, due to being able to handle two of Togetic's weaknesses. However, on the more defensive teams in which Defog Togetic is usually used, Specially Defensive Flareon is a better teammate.
-Steel types, such as Steelix, Ferroseed, and Probopass make good partners for Togetic, being able to cover some of Togetic's weaknesses to Steel and Poison-Type attacks
-Audino is an excellent choice for Togetic, as Audino can pass wishes to it to take some strain off of it.
-F
-Rhydon appreciates Togetic's ability to handle Fighting-type and Grass-type Pokemon
-Hariyama can take Rock and Ice-Type attacks that would normally trouble Togetic
Baton Pass
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Name: Baton Pass
Move 1: Baton Pass
Move 2: Nasty Plot
Move 3: Roost
Move 4: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
Item: Eviolite
Ability: Super Luck
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Bold
Moves
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-Nasty Plot boosts Special Attack and should only be used to be passed on
-Dazzling Gleam is used for STAB, and keeps Togetic from being Taunt bait.
-Fire Blast allows Togetic to heavily dent Steel-types at +2, such as Steelix and Ferroseed. the former of which may attempt to phaze Togetic out.
-Roost is a reliable recovery for Togetic, and can be used when your HP is low
-Baton Pass is the main move of this set, and can be used to pass on Togetic's boosts and keep the momentum up
Set Details
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-Physical investment allows Togetic to make use of its resistances, and further increase its ability to check Dark and Fighting-types.
-Eviolite boosts Togetic's defenses by 50%, allowing it to take more hits.
-Super Luck has some use on this set should Togetic ever need to use Dazzling Gleam, as an increased chance of a Critical Hit may come handy at times, and its other two abilities are completely useless to begin with.
Usage Tips
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-Be focused on boosting for a teammate that can benefit from the boosts
-Togetic can avoid most unboosted OHKOs, so do not be afraid to set up when its checks are still present, since Togekiss can just Baton Pass to a teammate that can handle them.
-However, know what Pokemon can outspeed and wear it down really fast, such as Archeops
-Switch Togetic on something it can force out or cannot threaten it, such as Gurdurr, and start boosting
Team Options
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-Special Attackers that appreciate Special Attack boosts, such as Rotom, Sceptile, and Typhlosion pair well with Togetic; these recipients are also faster than the majority of the metagame, and can put more pressure on the opponent because of their speed.
-Because this set lacks Defog, Stealth Rock control is appreciated from Togetic, as it is weak to Stealth Rock. Sandslash is a good teammate not only to spin, but also to handle some of the Rock and Steel-Type Pokemon that trouble Togetic. Cryogonal has access to Rapid Spin as well, but can make use of Baton Pass boosts that Togetic can pass to it.
-Togetic appreciates teammates that can lure in Pokemon that it can set up on. Pawniard lures in Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Pangoro, and Rotom Dark Types like Malamar.
-Mesprit in an offensive check to Poison-types like Dragalge and Vileplume that trouble Togetic and can take advantage of Baton Pass boosts, though it should be noted that it lacks the speed to put additonal pressure the opponent.
-Samurott appreciates Nasty Plot boosts, and while it is not particularly fast, it appreciates receiving a +2 boost to its Special Attack.
Other Options
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-A Wish set can be used to pass recovery for teammates, but Togetic's low HP makes it a poor user of this move.
-Thunder Wave can be used to make up for Togetic's slow speed and spread Paralysis, but Toxic is the better option.
-Flamethrower can be used in place of Fire Blast on the Nasty Plot set, though it is much weaker on the desired targets of choice.
-A Specially Defensive set can be used, but Togetic's typing is more suited to handle physical attackers.
Checks & Counters
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**Fire types** Fire Types, such as Flareon, Typhlosion and Magmortar resist Dazzling Gleam, and most of them can 2HKO Togetic, but all of them dislike switching into Toxic, as it can wear them down.
**Knock Off** Many of the Pokemon that Togetic is supposed to wall, such as Gurdurr and Liepard, carry Knock Off, which can remove Togetic's Eviolite and hinder its defenses.
**Taunt** Taunt users, such as Mismagius and Archeops, can really screw up Togetic, as she relies on status moves.
**Steel and Poison types** Steel and Poison types are immune to Toxic, resist Dazzling Gleam, and can easily KO Togetic with a STAB move. Klinklang can set up Shift Gears on it or KO it with Gear Grind, whereas Togetic will be unable to do anything back, and Weezing and Vileplume can wear it down with STAB Sludge Bombs, while Togetic is unable to do much back.
**Bulky Setup Sweepers** Bulky Pokemon such as Feraligatr can take advantage of Togetic's passiveness and can set up on it, though they must watch out for Encore, as setup attempts can backfire if Togetic uses Encore on them.
**Phazers** Phazers, such as Steelix and Rhydon, can phaze out Togetic before it can Baton Pass Nasty Plot boosts to a teammate, though the former will take a lot from a +2 Fire Blast.
QC Checks: TheCanadianWifier
Overview
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+Great Bulk that is amplified with Eviolite
+Good defensive typing with two immunities to back up its bulk
+Access to useful moves, like Baton Pass and Defog
-Weaknesses to common types, such as Ice and Electric.
-Special attack is mediocre, meaning bulkier Pokemon like Feraligatr can set up all over it
-Reliance on Eviolite makes it struggle as a wall
-Horrible speed makes it Taunt bait and setup fodder
Defensive
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Name: Defensive
Move 1: Defog
Move 2: Roost
Move 3: Toxic / Heal Bell / Encore
Move 4: Seismic Toss / Dazzling Gleam
Item: Eviolite
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Bold
Moves
========
- Defog is used to get rid of Stealth Rocks and other hazards
- Roost is a reliable recovery in case Togetic takes too much damage
- Toxic is used to deal residual damage to the opposing Pokemon
- Heal Bell is used to heal your own and/or your teammates status problems
- Encore allows Togetic to lock an opponent into a move, most notably Pokemon such as Feraligatr that may try to set up on it
- Seismic Toss is used to deal consistent damage
- Dazzling Gleam is used for STAB and saves Togetic from being complete Taunt bait
- Fire
Set Details
========
-Max Defense makes Togetic a prime Physical wall.
-Max HP makes up for Togetic's mediocre HP.
-Eviolite is used to increase Togetic's already good bulk.
-Togetic's typing is better for physically defensive sets, which explains the investment in Physical bulk rather than Special bulk.
Usage Tips
========
-Togetic has great bulk, but do not use it recklessly and keep it in on Pokemon it should stay in on, despite being able to live most of their attacks
-Try not to rely on Togetic to Defog too often, as its Stealth Rock weakness can really wear it down.
-Be careful when switching Togetic into Pokemon that tend to carry Knock Off, as losing Eviolite can cripple it
-Togetic has solid bulk, but recognize that is is meant to wall certain Pokemon. Overall, Togetic is really passive and encourages certain Pokemon to set up on it, such as Feraligatr, so do not expect Togetic to reliably handle them.
Team Options
========
-Seismitoad makes a great partner with Togetic. It makes a great switch in with Togetic to three of her weaknesses, and Seismitoad appreciates Togetic's Grass resistance.
-Fire types, such as Typhlosion and Pyroar, are also excellent partners with Togetic, due to being able to handle two of Togetic's weaknesses. However, on the more defensive teams in which Defog Togetic is usually used, Specially Defensive Flareon is a better teammate.
-Steel types, such as Steelix, Ferroseed, and Probopass make good partners for Togetic, being able to cover some of Togetic's weaknesses to Steel and Poison-Type attacks
-Audino is an excellent choice for Togetic, as Audino can pass wishes to it to take some strain off of it.
-F
-Rhydon appreciates Togetic's ability to handle Fighting-type and Grass-type Pokemon
-Hariyama can take Rock and Ice-Type attacks that would normally trouble Togetic
Baton Pass
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Name: Baton Pass
Move 1: Baton Pass
Move 2: Nasty Plot
Move 3: Roost
Move 4: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
Item: Eviolite
Ability: Super Luck
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
Nature: Bold
Moves
========
-Nasty Plot boosts Special Attack and should only be used to be passed on
-Dazzling Gleam is used for STAB, and keeps Togetic from being Taunt bait.
-Fire Blast allows Togetic to heavily dent Steel-types at +2, such as Steelix and Ferroseed. the former of which may attempt to phaze Togetic out.
-Roost is a reliable recovery for Togetic, and can be used when your HP is low
-Baton Pass is the main move of this set, and can be used to pass on Togetic's boosts and keep the momentum up
Set Details
========
-Physical investment allows Togetic to make use of its resistances, and further increase its ability to check Dark and Fighting-types.
-Eviolite boosts Togetic's defenses by 50%, allowing it to take more hits.
-Super Luck has some use on this set should Togetic ever need to use Dazzling Gleam, as an increased chance of a Critical Hit may come handy at times, and its other two abilities are completely useless to begin with.
Usage Tips
========
-Be focused on boosting for a teammate that can benefit from the boosts
-Togetic can avoid most unboosted OHKOs, so do not be afraid to set up when its checks are still present, since Togekiss can just Baton Pass to a teammate that can handle them.
-However, know what Pokemon can outspeed and wear it down really fast, such as Archeops
-Switch Togetic on something it can force out or cannot threaten it, such as Gurdurr, and start boosting
Team Options
========
-Special Attackers that appreciate Special Attack boosts, such as Rotom, Sceptile, and Typhlosion pair well with Togetic; these recipients are also faster than the majority of the metagame, and can put more pressure on the opponent because of their speed.
-Because this set lacks Defog, Stealth Rock control is appreciated from Togetic, as it is weak to Stealth Rock. Sandslash is a good teammate not only to spin, but also to handle some of the Rock and Steel-Type Pokemon that trouble Togetic. Cryogonal has access to Rapid Spin as well, but can make use of Baton Pass boosts that Togetic can pass to it.
-Togetic appreciates teammates that can lure in Pokemon that it can set up on. Pawniard lures in Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Pangoro, and Rotom Dark Types like Malamar.
-Mesprit in an offensive check to Poison-types like Dragalge and Vileplume that trouble Togetic and can take advantage of Baton Pass boosts, though it should be noted that it lacks the speed to put additonal pressure the opponent.
-Samurott appreciates Nasty Plot boosts, and while it is not particularly fast, it appreciates receiving a +2 boost to its Special Attack.
Other Options
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-A Wish set can be used to pass recovery for teammates, but Togetic's low HP makes it a poor user of this move.
-Thunder Wave can be used to make up for Togetic's slow speed and spread Paralysis, but Toxic is the better option.
-Flamethrower can be used in place of Fire Blast on the Nasty Plot set, though it is much weaker on the desired targets of choice.
-A Specially Defensive set can be used, but Togetic's typing is more suited to handle physical attackers.
Checks & Counters
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**Fire types** Fire Types, such as Flareon, Typhlosion and Magmortar resist Dazzling Gleam, and most of them can 2HKO Togetic, but all of them dislike switching into Toxic, as it can wear them down.
**Knock Off** Many of the Pokemon that Togetic is supposed to wall, such as Gurdurr and Liepard, carry Knock Off, which can remove Togetic's Eviolite and hinder its defenses.
**Taunt** Taunt users, such as Mismagius and Archeops, can really screw up Togetic, as she relies on status moves.
**Steel and Poison types** Steel and Poison types are immune to Toxic, resist Dazzling Gleam, and can easily KO Togetic with a STAB move. Klinklang can set up Shift Gears on it or KO it with Gear Grind, whereas Togetic will be unable to do anything back, and Weezing and Vileplume can wear it down with STAB Sludge Bombs, while Togetic is unable to do much back.
**Bulky Setup Sweepers** Bulky Pokemon such as Feraligatr can take advantage of Togetic's passiveness and can set up on it, though they must watch out for Encore, as setup attempts can backfire if Togetic uses Encore on them.
**Phazers** Phazers, such as Steelix and Rhydon, can phaze out Togetic before it can Baton Pass Nasty Plot boosts to a teammate, though the former will take a lot from a +2 Fire Blast.
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