[SET]
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Defensive
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD or 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Flip Turn / Mirror Coat
- Wish
- Scald
- Protect
[SET COMMENTS]
Alomomola's colossal HP, solid Defense, and incredible ability allow it to act as a great pivot option for bulkier Water teams. The combination of Wish and Flip Turn allows Alomomola's teammates to safely switch in and restore a substantial amount of HP. Scald is Alomomola's best way of dealing damage, as well as having the added benefit of being able to burn opposing Pokemon such as Excadrill and Kingambit. Protect allows Alomomola to stall out a turn and recover its own HP using Wish. Alternatively, Alomomola can utilize its low Special Defense stat to bait strong special attackers, such as Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Latios, into hitting it with a special attack, then turn the tables via Mirror Coat.
Alomomola is almost exclusively seen on stall teams due to its passivity. Teammates without reliable recovery, such as Dondozo and Swampert, are excellent partners for it. Dondozo can switch into dangerous setup sweepers, such as Chien-Pao and Kingambit, that Alomomola struggles in the face of. Meanwhile, Swampert is immune to Electric-type attacks, which threaten Alomomola, and can utilize Flip Turn to help get Alomomola in for safe Wishes. Special walls such as Empoleon, Swampert, and Toxapex are able to cover Alomomola's low Special Defense stat by switching into Pokemon like Dragapult and Gholdengo. Additionally, Toxapex and Alomomola form an incredibly tough-to-break Regenerator core that breaks down opposing teams via Toxic, burn, and entry hazards, all while restoring HP naturally. Pokemon that can provide hazard support such as Gastrodon, Quagsire, and Hisuian Samurott are great teammates for Alomomola, as they form a hazard-stacking core and are capable of wearing down foes across the course of long games. Greninja and Urshifu-R can beat Pokemon such as Ogerpon-H and Landorus, both of which massively threaten slower-paced Water teams. Additionally, Greninja and Urshifu-R are great recipients of Alomomola's Wish passing, which allows them to remain healthy and continue to provide offensive pressure for their team.
[CREDITS]
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