Togetic [QC 3/3] Written [GP 2/2]

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Comments:

it's kind of strange to say 'reliable recovery and unique typing blend together for one of the bulkiest defog users'. I prefer 'best bulky defog user', i guess? Not entirely sure what you want to say or how to say it; that's obviously your job and go ahead and do it, just know I object to bulkiest. Oh, and you can say 'Defogger' if you want, it's on the approved list.

think you messed up by saying Super Luck again, rather than Hustle ?

almost certain you just kill ability rather than leave it blank

not sure what you mean by passive viable ; seems like it could be written better if you just mean 'for stall team' or whatever that's written better.

might as well move Fire Blast into after Dazzling Gleam since it's slashed

the way you describe boosts makes no grammatical sense and as a result, it's difficult to communicate precisely what you wanted.

what other move on defensive mons induces sleep? if there's any other, keep it, I guess, idt you have any viable spore users so it's just hypnosis.

the problem with Roar / Whirlwind is you BP and then it gets phazed, so obviously that's the big thing Xatu does.

checks and counters kinda bleh ; what about stuff that beats BP? Also, Heavy Slam Hariyama and Gunk Shot Liepard are more of lures than anything, and those are things you can mention if you want, but you gotta state that. Also, maybe include other attackers that legitimately switch in and attack?


Overview
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Togetic's unique Fairy / Flying typing, great mixed defenses with Eviolite, and access to reliable recovery all blend together for into one of the bulkiest best bulky Defog users in the tier. With access to great utility moves in Encore, Heal Bell, and Baton Pass, Togetic can support its team outside of just Defog. Outside of its Defog set,(rc) Togetic also has the ability to run a Nasty Plot + Baton Pass set, allowing it to pass multiple large Special Attack boosts to its teammates. It should be noted, however, that Togetic has virtually no offensive pressence whatsoever.,(period to comma) Togetic's and its great bulk is also severely crippled by Stealth Rock and overly reliant on Eviolite. Finally, Togetic's options for abilties are terrible, as Super Luck is incompatible with Defog and the last two abilities,(rc) Hustle and Super Luck,(rc) Serene Grace are entirely worthless.


Defensive Defogger
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name: Defensive Defogger
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Seismic Toss
move 4: Baton Pass / Toxic / Heal Bell
ability:
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Defog is, arguably, the move that makes Togetic as viable as it is.,(period to comma) Being as being able to blow away entry hazards is a great asset to just about any team. Roost provides reliable recovery, which allows Togetic to stick around for much longer. Dazzling Gleam breaks offensive Mismagius's Substitute and has a chance to 3HKO Malamar, but running it makes it even easier for Steel- and Poison-types to switch into Togetic. Due to Togetic's low offensive stats, Seismic Toss can be a nice option for handing out static damage to most particularly bulky Pokemon such as Probopass, Vileplume, and Rhydon. Baton Pass is a great option to have for balance teams that thrive off momentum.,(period to comma) If your opponent has an obvious switch-in to Togetic,(rc) you can use Baton Pass,(rc) as you can see which Pokemon they've your foe has switched in,(rc) and choose your response accordingly. Toxic is a great option for racking up passive damage on Pokemon that try to find free switch in opportunities against Togetic. Pokemon such as Pyroar, Typhlosion, Mesprit, and Seismitoad that try to find free switch-in opportunities against Togetic. However, running Toxic typically makes you lose a lot of momentum versus Poison- and Steel- types. Togetic, like most Eviolite users, is whittled down quickly by Toxic and burns, so Heal Bell can be a neat asset to have around to remove a lot of the pressure of status.,(period to comma) It should be noted that this is possibly and is the most viable passive,(rc) viable option for Togetic's fourth move slot. Finally, Encore punishes setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Togetic.,(period to comma) If an opposing Samurott or Leafeon is bold enough to try to Swords Dance or Substitute,(rc) Encore will lock them into that move. However,(rc)such as Samurott and Leafeon,(ac) though in most cases it is probably more useful to just Baton Pass or switch to a teammate that can KO the setup sweeper. Encore should only really be considered an option if your team has a severe weakness to most setup sweepers.

Set Details
========

252 HP gives Togetic the most health possible while still letting it switch into Stealth Rock four times. 40 Special Defense EVs let Togetic always survive Choice Specs Typhlosion's Eruption after Stealth Rock damage (assuming Togetic's Eviolite is still intact present) The remaining 216 Defense EVs with a Bold nature capitalize on Togetic's ability to switch into Fighting- and Dark-types such as Sawk, Liepard, and Malamar,(ac) especially Malamar,(rc) as since Togetic is one of its Malamar's safest switch-ins. The Eviolite is a given here to ensures Togetic has the most bulk possible, and the choice of ability is irrelevant,(ac) since buffing its defences by 50% each. Super Luck is incompatible with Defog,(rc) while Hustle and Serene Grace do not impact Togetic's moves.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic is only good for sitting there,(ac) taking abuse, and removing entry hazards and while gaining momentum. Keep in mind Togetic is often a Pokemon that just sits there,(rc) takes abuse, and supports. If; if all Togetic can do in a match is Defog, take advantage of that. One of Togetic's main advantages over most other Defoggers in the tier is its ability to stick around for so long. Try to keep it at a high amount of HP so Togetic can use Defog as many times as possible through out the match. Togetic's reliance on its item can often times be a hindrance on its ability to switch into the Pokemon it needs to. Sawk, Hariyama, and Liepard all commonly carry Knock Off, and if you need Togetic to be bulky enough to pivot around with, you may want to play it more cautiously to preserve its precious item.

Team Options
========

Any Pokemon that appreciates Stealth Rock being cleared from the field is a great teammate for Togetic. Typhlosion, Focus Sash users, Archeops, and many more all benefit greatly from Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Sticky Web being removed from the field. Steel-types and Rock-types are problems for Togetic, so some good offensive options to punish these switch-ins can be Gurdurr, Sawk, or other offensive Fighting types. Seismitoad and Quagsire are great partners for Togetic, as they handle most Steel-, Poison-, and Rock-types, along with a handful of Electric-types, all of which can threaten Togetic.;(period to semicolon) Similarly similarly, Togetic handles most Grass-types for these two. Ferroseed appreciates the solid Fighting-type switch-in and is a great answer to Pokemon such as Pawniard, Rhydon, and Archeops, which all give Togetic problems.

NastyPass
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name: NastyPass
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
move 4: Roost
ability: Super Luck
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 Spe
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Nasty Plot boosts Togetic's Special Attack by two stages; combined with Baton Pass, it allows Togetic to give one of its teammates a powerful buff. Dazzling Gleam is Togetic's best STAB option; it has the highest Base Power out of Togetic's offensive movepool for the lowest risk,(ac) and Fire Blast can be used as another offensive option to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides Togetic with recovery so it can stick around for as long as possible to set up as effectively as possible. Fire Blast can be used as another offensive option to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed.

Set Details
========

252 HP EVs are used to maximize Togetic's overall bulk and still allow it to switch into Stealth Rock four times. 84 Speed EVs are used to outspeed uninvested base 50 Speed Pokemon.,(period to comma) letting Togetic can Baton Pass to avoid Sleep Powder from Vileplume, Gunk Shot from Muk, and Encore from Audino. The remaining 172 Defense EVs and Bold nature ensure Togetic can still switch in and set up on Pokemon such as Gurdurr and Liepard. Eviolite is the best option for an item, as it gives Togetic as much bulk as possible to set up with and Baton Pass to its teammates.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic can be played as an extension of your win condition for that a game. While Togetic is useful for causing damage to your opponent's team mid-game, it has the bulk and longevity to stick around for late-game, where it can Baton Pass a Nasty Plot boost to your win condition. Togetic's great bulk lets it set up Nasty Plots on a lot of common offensive Pokemon, such as Sawk, Primeape, Liepard, Cacturne, and Lilligant. A lot of defensive Pokemon are complete setup fodder for Togetic; as long as they don't carry Taunt or a move that induces sleep Sleep Powder, Togetic will typically will find itself in a favorable position. Remember that using Nasty Plot and Baton Pass takes two turns.,(period to comma) and that just Just because Togetic can use Nasty Plot doesn't mean it should. Your opponent has the liberty to switch out of Togetic's would-be setup fodder into a Pokemon more threatening Pokemon to Togetic or its Baton Pass recipient.

Team Options
========

Togetic's weakness to Stealth Rock greatly cuts into its impressive bulk, so Defog or Rapid Spin users such as Mantine and Sandslash are great teammates. Special attackers such as Ludicolo, Pyroar, Choice Specs Swellow, and Rotom appreciate a +2 or more even +4 Special Attack boost from Togetic's Baton Pass. Xatu is a very notable teammate to receive boosts because Magic Guard can block Roar and Whirlwind, which would force out Togetic any other receiver.

Other Options
########

A more offensive spread of 252 HP /164 Def / 92 SpA can be used on Togetic's defensive set if it is your only stop to Malamar. 92 Special Attack EVs allow Dazzling Gleam in order to always 3HKO specially defensive RestTalk Malamar,(rc) breaking its Rest cycle. An offensive set with Fire Blast or Flamethrower can be utilized on the NastyPass set to toast defensive Steel-types,(rc) which Togetic baits in.,(period to comma) as a A Fire Blast from +2 252 SpA Modest Togetic KOes every Steel-type in the tier,(rc) bar Probopass. A more specially defensive spread can be utilized if you want Togetic to switch into more specially oriented threats to Defog.


Checks & Counters
########

**Steel-types**: Togetic struggles against Steel-types, which resist Dazzling Gleam and cannot be poisoned. Klinklang and Probopass are two very common Steel-types that have no fear of switching into Togetic.

**Poison-types**: Muk, Garbodor, Weezing, and other Poison-types all pummel Togetic with STAB Poison attacks that wear it down Togetic quickly.

**Residual Damage**: Without Thanks to its lack of Leftovers, Togetic is easily worn down by Toxic, burn, and even sandstorm Sandstorm.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Togetic's low offenses, many sweepers,(ac) such as Jynx,(ac) Klinklang,(ac) and Xatu,(ac) can set up on Togetic,(ac) as long as they have a reliable move to hit it with. Pokemon such as Jynx,(rc) Klinklang,(rc) and Xatu are examples of Pokemon that take advantage of Togetic.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Heavy Slam Hariyama, Stone Edge Archeops, and Gunk Shot Liepard are examples of Pokemon that hit Togetic for super effective damage.
 

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Comments:

it's kind of strange to say 'reliable recovery and unique typing blend together for one of the bulkiest defog users'. I prefer 'best bulky defog user', i guess? Not entirely sure what you want to say or how to say it; that's obviously your job and go ahead and do it, just know I object to bulkiest. Oh, and you can say 'Defogger' if you want, it's on the approved list.

think you messed up by saying Super Luck again, rather than Hustle ?

almost certain you just kill ability rather than leave it blank

not sure what you mean by passive viable ; seems like it could be written better if you just mean 'for stall team' or whatever that's written better.

might as well move Fire Blast into after Dazzling Gleam since it's slashed

the way you describe boosts makes no grammatical sense and as a result, it's difficult to communicate precisely what you wanted.

what other move on defensive mons induces sleep? if there's any other, keep it, I guess, idt you have any viable spore users so it's just hypnosis.

the problem with Roar / Whirlwind is you BP and then it gets phazed, so obviously that's the big thing Xatu does.

checks and counters kinda bleh ; what about stuff that beats BP? Also, Heavy Slam Hariyama and Gunk Shot Liepard are more of lures than anything, and those are things you can mention if you want, but you gotta state that. Also, maybe include other attackers that legitimately switch in and attack?


Overview
########

Togetic's unique Fairy / Flying typing, great mixed defenses with Eviolite, and access to reliable recovery all blend together for into one of the bulkiest best bulky Defog users in the tier. With access to great utility moves in Encore, Heal Bell, and Baton Pass, Togetic can support its team outside of just Defog. Outside of its Defog set,(rc) Togetic also has the ability to run a Nasty Plot + Baton Pass set, allowing it to pass multiple large Special Attack boosts to its teammates. It should be noted, however, that Togetic has virtually no offensive pressence whatsoever.,(period to comma) Togetic's and its great bulk is also severely crippled by Stealth Rock and overly reliant on Eviolite. Finally, Togetic's options for abilties are terrible, as Super Luck is incompatible with Defog and the last two abilities,(rc) Hustle and Super Luck,(rc) Serene Grace are entirely worthless.


Defensive Defogger
########
name: Defensive Defogger
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Seismic Toss
move 4: Baton Pass / Toxic / Heal Bell
ability:
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Defog is, arguably, the move that makes Togetic as viable as it is.,(period to comma) Being as being able to blow away entry hazards is a great asset to just about any team. Roost provides reliable recovery, which allows Togetic to stick around for much longer. Dazzling Gleam breaks offensive Mismagius's Substitute and has a chance to 3HKO Malamar, but running it makes it even easier for Steel- and Poison-types to switch into Togetic. Due to Togetic's low offensive stats, Seismic Toss can be a nice option for handing out static damage to most particularly bulky Pokemon such as Probopass, Vileplume, and Rhydon. Baton Pass is a great option to have for balance teams that thrive off momentum.,(period to comma) If your opponent has an obvious switch-in to Togetic,(rc) you can use Baton Pass,(rc) as you can see which Pokemon they've your foe has switched in,(rc) and choose your response accordingly. Toxic is a great option for racking up passive damage on Pokemon that try to find free switch in opportunities against Togetic. Pokemon such as Pyroar, Typhlosion, Mesprit, and Seismitoad that try to find free switch-in opportunities against Togetic. However, running Toxic typically makes you lose a lot of momentum versus Poison- and Steel- types. Togetic, like most Eviolite users, is whittled down quickly by Toxic and burns, so Heal Bell can be a neat asset to have around to remove a lot of the pressure of status.,(period to comma) It should be noted that this is possibly and is the most viable passive,(rc) viable option for Togetic's fourth move slot. Finally, Encore punishes setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Togetic.,(period to comma) If an opposing Samurott or Leafeon is bold enough to try to Swords Dance or Substitute,(rc) Encore will lock them into that move. However,(rc)such as Samurott and Leafeon,(ac) though in most cases it is probably more useful to just Baton Pass or switch to a teammate that can KO the setup sweeper. Encore should only really be considered an option if your team has a severe weakness to most setup sweepers.

Set Details
========

252 HP gives Togetic the most health possible while still letting it switch into Stealth Rock four times. 40 Special Defense EVs let Togetic always survive Choice Specs Typhlosion's Eruption after Stealth Rock damage (assuming Togetic's Eviolite is still intact present) The remaining 216 Defense EVs with a Bold nature capitalize on Togetic's ability to switch into Fighting- and Dark-types such as Sawk, Liepard, and Malamar,(ac) especially Malamar,(rc) as since Togetic is one of its Malamar's safest switch-ins. The Eviolite is a given here to ensures Togetic has the most bulk possible, and the choice of ability is irrelevant,(ac) since buffing its defences by 50% each. Super Luck is incompatible with Defog,(rc) while Hustle and Serene Grace do not impact Togetic's moves.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic is only good for sitting there,(ac) taking abuse, and removing entry hazards and while gaining momentum. Keep in mind Togetic is often a Pokemon that just sits there,(rc) takes abuse, and supports. If; if all Togetic can do in a match is Defog, take advantage of that. One of Togetic's main advantages over most other Defoggers in the tier is its ability to stick around for so long. Try to keep it at a high amount of HP so Togetic can use Defog as many times as possible through out the match. Togetic's reliance on its item can often times be a hindrance on its ability to switch into the Pokemon it needs to. Sawk, Hariyama, and Liepard all commonly carry Knock Off, and if you need Togetic to be bulky enough to pivot around with, you may want to play it more cautiously to preserve its precious item.

Team Options
========

Any Pokemon that appreciates Stealth Rock being cleared from the field is a great teammate for Togetic. Typhlosion, Focus Sash users, Archeops, and many more all benefit greatly from Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Sticky Web being removed from the field. Steel-types and Rock-types are problems for Togetic, so some good offensive options to punish these switch-ins can be Gurdurr, Sawk, or other offensive Fighting types. Seismitoad and Quagsire are great partners for Togetic, as they handle most Steel-, Poison-, and Rock-types, along with a handful of Electric-types, all of which can threaten Togetic.;(period to semicolon) Similarly similarly, Togetic handles most Grass-types for these two. Ferroseed appreciates the solid Fighting-type switch-in and is a great answer to Pokemon such as Pawniard, Rhydon, and Archeops, which all give Togetic problems.

NastyPass
########
name: NastyPass
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
move 4: Roost
ability: Super Luck
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 Spe
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Nasty Plot boosts Togetic's Special Attack by two stages; combined with Baton Pass, it allows Togetic to give one of its teammates a powerful buff. Dazzling Gleam is Togetic's best STAB option; it has the highest Base Power out of Togetic's offensive movepool for the lowest risk,(ac) and Fire Blast can be used as another offensive option to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides Togetic with recovery so it can stick around for as long as possible to set up as effectively as possible. Fire Blast can be used as another offensive option to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed.

Set Details
========

252 HP EVs are used to maximize Togetic's overall bulk and still allow it to switch into Stealth Rock four times. 84 Speed EVs are used to outspeed uninvested base 50 Speed Pokemon.,(period to comma) letting Togetic can Baton Pass to avoid Sleep Powder from Vileplume, Gunk Shot from Muk, and Encore from Audino. The remaining 172 Defense EVs and Bold nature ensure Togetic can still switch in and set up on Pokemon such as Gurdurr and Liepard. Eviolite is the best option for an item, as it gives Togetic as much bulk as possible to set up with and Baton Pass to its teammates.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic can be played as an extension of your win condition for that a game. While Togetic is useful for causing damage to your opponent's team mid-game, it has the bulk and longevity to stick around for late-game, where it can Baton Pass a Nasty Plot boost to your win condition. Togetic's great bulk lets it set up Nasty Plots on a lot of common offensive Pokemon, such as Sawk, Primeape, Liepard, Cacturne, and Lilligant. A lot of defensive Pokemon are complete setup fodder for Togetic; as long as they don't carry Taunt or a move that induces sleep Sleep Powder, Togetic will typically will find itself in a favorable position. Remember that using Nasty Plot and Baton Pass takes two turns.,(period to comma) and that just Just because Togetic can use Nasty Plot doesn't mean it should. Your opponent has the liberty to switch out of Togetic's would-be setup fodder into a Pokemon more threatening Pokemon to Togetic or its Baton Pass recipient.

Team Options
========

Togetic's weakness to Stealth Rock greatly cuts into its impressive bulk, so Defog or Rapid Spin users such as Mantine and Sandslash are great teammates. Special attackers such as Ludicolo, Pyroar, Choice Specs Swellow, and Rotom appreciate a +2 or more even +4 Special Attack boost from Togetic's Baton Pass. Xatu is a very notable teammate to receive boosts because Magic Guard can block Roar and Whirlwind, which would force out Togetic any other receiver.

Other Options
########

A more offensive spread of 252 HP /164 Def / 92 SpA can be used on Togetic's defensive set if it is your only stop to Malamar. 92 Special Attack EVs allow Dazzling Gleam in order to always 3HKO specially defensive RestTalk Malamar,(rc) breaking its Rest cycle. An offensive set with Fire Blast or Flamethrower can be utilized on the NastyPass set to toast defensive Steel-types,(rc) which Togetic baits in.,(period to comma) as a A Fire Blast from +2 252 SpA Modest Togetic KOes every Steel-type in the tier,(rc) bar Probopass. A more specially defensive spread can be utilized if you want Togetic to switch into more specially oriented threats to Defog.


Checks & Counters
########

**Steel-types**: Togetic struggles against Steel-types, which resist Dazzling Gleam and cannot be poisoned. Klinklang and Probopass are two very common Steel-types that have no fear of switching into Togetic.

**Poison-types**: Muk, Garbodor, Weezing, and other Poison-types all pummel Togetic with STAB Poison attacks that wear it down Togetic quickly.

**Residual Damage**: Without Thanks to its lack of Leftovers, Togetic is easily worn down by Toxic, burn, and even sandstorm Sandstorm.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Togetic's low offenses, many sweepers,(ac) such as Jynx,(ac) Klinklang,(ac) and Xatu,(ac) can set up on Togetic,(ac) as long as they have a reliable move to hit it with. Pokemon such as Jynx,(rc) Klinklang,(rc) and Xatu are examples of Pokemon that take advantage of Togetic.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Heavy Slam Hariyama, Stone Edge Archeops, and Gunk Shot Liepard are examples of Pokemon that hit Togetic for super effective damage.
made edits. took into consideration your comment on things that stopped Baton Pass so I added a section on Taunt. Unsure about adding Haze/Clear Smog because it sees very little use in NU.
 

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Overview
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Togetic's unique Fairy / Flying typing, great mixed defenses with Eviolite, and access to reliable recovery all blend together into a very bulky Defogger. With access to great utility moves in Encore, Heal Bell, and Baton Pass, Togetic can support its team outside of just Defog. Togetic also has the ability to run a Nasty Plot + Baton Pass set, allowing it to pass multiple Special Attack boosts to its teammates. It should be noted, however, that Togetic has virtually no offensive presence whatsoever, and its great bulk is also severely crippled by Stealth Rock and is overly reliant on Eviolite. Finally, Togetic's options for abilities are terrible, as Super Luck is incompatible with Defog and Hustle and Serene Grace are entirely worthless.


Defensive Defogger
########
name: Defensive Defogger
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Seismic Toss
move 4: Baton Pass / Toxic / Heal Bell
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Defog is, arguably, the move that makes Togetic as viable as it is; (SC) as being able to blow away entry hazards is a great asset to just about any team. Roost provides reliable recovery which allows Togetic to stick around for much longer. Dazzling Gleam breaks offensive Mismagius's Substitute and has a chance to 3HKO Malamar, but running it makes it even easier for Steel- and Poison-types to switch into Togetic. Due to Togetic's low offensive stats, Seismic Toss can be a nice option for handing out static damage to most particularly bulky Pokemon such as Probopass, Vileplume, and Rhydon. Baton Pass is a great option to have for balance teams that thrive off momentum, as you can see which Pokemon your foe opponent foe == other Pokemon has switched in and choose your response accordingly. Toxic is a great option for racking up passive damage on Pokemon such as Pyroar, Typhlosion, Mesprit, and Seismitoad that try to find free switch-in opportunities to switch in against Togetic. However, running Toxic typically makes you Togetic lose a lot of momentum versus Poison- and Steel- types. Togetic, like most Eviolite users, is whittled down quickly by Toxic and burns, so Heal Bell can be a neat asset to have around to remove a lot of the pressure of status, and is one of the most passive options. Finally, Encore punishes setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Togetic, such as Leafeon and Samurott, though in most cases it is probably more useful to just Baton Pass or switch to a teammate that can KO the setup sweeper. Encore should only really be considered an option if your team has a severe weakness to most setup sweepers.

Set Details
========

252 HP EVs gives Togetic the most health possible while still letting it switch into Stealth Rock four times. 40 Special Defense EVs let Togetic always survive Choice Specs Typhlosion's Eruption after Stealth Rock damage (assuming Togetic's Eviolite is still present.). Period outside parenthesis The remaining 216 Defense EVs with a Bold nature capitalize on Togetic's ability to switch into Fighting- and Dark-types such as Sawk, Liepard, and Malamar, especially since because Togetic is one of Malamar's safest switch-ins. Eviolite ensures Togetic has the most bulk possible, and the choice of ability is irrelevant since as Super Luck is incompatible with Defog.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic is only good for sitting there, taking abuse, and removing entry hazards while gaining momentum; if all Togetic can do in a match is Defog, take advantage of that. One of Togetic's main advantages over most other Defoggers in the tier is its ability to stick around for so long. Try to keep it at a high amount of HP so Togetic can use Defog as many times as possible through out the match. Togetic's reliance on its item can often times be a hindrance on its ability to switch into the Pokemon it needs to. Sawk, Hariyama, and Liepard all commonly carry Knock Off and if you need Togetic to be bulky enough to pivot around with, you may might want to play it more cautiously to preserve its precious item.

Team Options
========

Any Pokemon that appreciates Stealth Rock being cleared from the field is a great teammate for Togetic. Typhlosion, Focus Sash users, Archeops, and many more all benefit greatly from Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Sticky Web being removed from the field. Steel-types and Rock-types are problems for Togetic, so some good offensive options to punish these switch-ins can be Gurdurr, Sawk, or other offensive Fighting-types. Seismitoad and Quagsire are great partners for Togetic as they handle most Steel-, Poison-, and Rock-types, along with a handful of Electric-types, all of which can threaten Togetic; similarly, Togetic handles most Grass-types for these two. Ferroseed appreciates the solid Fighting-type switch-in and is a great answer to Pokemon such as Pawniard, Rhydon, and Archeops, which all give Togetic problems.

NastyPass
########
name: NastyPass
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast
move 4: Roost
ability: Super Luck
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 172 Def / 84 Spe
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Nasty Plot boosts Togetic's Special Attack by two stages; combined with Baton Pass, it allows Togetic to give one of its teammates a powerful buff. Dazzling Gleam has the highest Base Power out of Togetic's offensive movepool for the lowest risk, and wheras Fire Blast can be used as another offensive option to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides Togetic with recovery so it can stick around for as long as possible to set up as effectively as possible.

Set Details
========

252 HP EVs are used to maximize Togetic's overall bulk and still allow it to switch into Stealth Rock four times. 84 Speed EVs are used to outspeed uninvested base 50 Speed Pokemon, letting Togetic Baton Pass to avoid Sleep Powder from Vileplume, Gunk Shot from Muk, and Encore from Audino. The remaining 172 Defense EVs and Bold nature ensure Togetic can still switch in and set up on Pokemon such as Gurdurr and Liepard. Eviolite gives Togetic as much bulk as possible to set up with and Baton Pass to its teammates.

Usage Tips
========

Togetic can be played as an extension of your win condition for a game. While Togetic is useful for causing damage to your opponent's team mid-game, it has the bulk and longevity to stick around for late-game, where it can Baton Pass a Nasty Plot boost to your win condition. Togetic's great bulk lets it set up Nasty Plots on a lot of common offensive Pokemon such as Sawk, Primeape, Liepard, Cacturne, and Lilligant. A lot of defensive Pokemon are complete setup fodder for Togetic; as long as they don't carry Taunt or Sleep Powder, Togetic will typically find itself in a favorable position. Remember that using Nasty Plot and Baton Pass takes two turns, and that just because Togetic can use Nasty Plot doesn't mean it should. Your opponent has the liberty to switch out of Togetic's would-be setup fodder into a Pokemon more threatening to Togetic or its Baton Pass recipient.

Team Options
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Togetic's weakness to Stealth Rock greatly cuts into its impressive bulk, so Defog or Rapid Spin users such as Mantine and Sandslash are great teammates. Special attackers such as Ludicolo, Pyroar, Choice Specs Swellow, and Rotom appreciate a +2 or even +4 Special Attack boost from Togetic's Baton Pass. Xatu is a very notable teammate to receive boosts because Magic Guard can block Roar and Whirlwind, which would force out any other receiver.

Other Options
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A more offensive spread of 252 HP /164 Def / 92 SpA can be used on Togetic's defensive set if it is your only stop to Malamar in order to always 3HKO specially defensive RestTalk Malamar. An offensive set with Fire Blast or Flamethrower can be utilized on the NastyPass set to toast hit defensive Steel-types which Togetic baits in, as a Fire Blast from +2 252 SpA Modest Togetic KOes every Steel-type in the tier bar Probopass. A more specially defensive spread can be utilized if you want Togetic to switch into more specially oriented threats to use Defog.


Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Togetic struggles against Steel-types, which resist Dazzling Gleam and cannot be poisoned. Klinklang and Probopass are two very common Steel-types that have no fear switching of into Togetic.

**Poison-types**: Muk, Garbodor, Weezing, and other Poison-types all pummel Togetic with STAB Poison attacks that wear it down quickly.

**Residual Damage**: Thanks to its lack of Leftovers, Togetic is easily worn down by Toxic, burn, and even sandstorm.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Togetic's low offenses, many sweepers, such as Jynx, Klinklang, and Xatu, can set up on Togetic, as long as they have a reliable move to hit it with.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Thunderbolt Magmortar, Stone Edge Archeops, and Ice Beam Samurott are examples of Pokemon that hit Togetic for super effective damage.

**Taunt**: Archeops, Mismagius, and Weezing are examples of Pokemon that can Taunt Togetic to prevent it using any non-attacking move.

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boltsandbombers

i'm sorry mr. man
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Disjunction change the EV spread to 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD because the 40 SpD is irrelevant now with Typhlosion gone. We can always change the spread later over scms if it gets retested etc, but for now drop the spdef investment unless you can find a calc that shows where it would be useful to live a certain hit.
 

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