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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Zing Zap
move 2: Iron Head
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Nuzzle / Toxic
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Togedemaru is a unique Choice Scarf user that takes advantage of its excellent defensive typing and access to Lightning Rod to check Pokemon such as Heliolisk, Rotom-C, and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. It is capable of revenge killing many Pokemon in the tier, like Inteleon, Ribombee, and Espeon, and its attacks, while weak, are enough to pose a threat to many common Pokemon like Sylveon and Mantine. However, against neutral targets, its attacks are quite weak and it needs significant prior damage to revenge kill the likes of Noivern, Lucario, and Darmanitan. U-turn allows Togedemaru to maintain offensive momentum on the switches it forces against Fairy- and Water-types like Galarian Weezing and Milotic. Nuzzle is used to spread paralysis on switch-ins such as Incineroar and Cobalion while also being able to halt setup sweepers like Dragon Dance Necrozma. Toxic can be used instead to pressure bulky Pokemon that Togedemaru can't beat on its own like Rhyperior and Umbreon.
There are many Pokemon that can stop Togedemaru in its tracks, like Incineroar and Doublade. For this reason, it's important to pair it with strong wallbreakers like Pangoro, Machamp, and Choice Band Haxorus that Togedemaru can bring in safely to take advantage of these Pokemon. They also appreciate the paralysis support Togedemaru provides with Nuzzle. Offensive Pokemon that appreciate Togedemaru's ability to defensively deal with Electric-types like Heliolisk are good partners; Rhyperior is noteworthy for its ability to set up Stealth Rock and its resistance to Fire, allowing it to pivot into attacks from the likes of Incineroar and Darmanitan that would threaten Togedemaru. Water-types like Milotic and Vaporeon also appreciate Togedemaru checking Electric-types and can deal with Incineroar and Doublade for it. Noivern and Togedemaru have great defensive synergy; Noivern resists Fire-type and Fighting-type attacks and is immune to Ground-type attacks, while Togedemaru resists Ice-type and Dragon-type attacks aimed at Noivern. They can also form a momentum core with U-turn. Inteleon can also perform this role while acting as a powerful wallbreaker that can weaken Pokemon that Togedemaru cannot OHKO, like Gigalith, Rhyperior and Doublade. Togedemaru is unable to revenge kill Dragon Dance Haxorus after a boost, so Sylveon is recommended as a partner. Sylveon's Wish support can also help Togedemaru with pivoting into Pokemon like Roserade and Toxtricity. Similarly, Golisopod is capable of revenge killing Haxorus lacking Protect with First Impression and resists Ground-type attacks from Pokemon such as Flygon and Choice Band Haxorus, while Togedemaru can take Electric-type attacks aimed at Golisopod from Heliolisk and Toxtricity.
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Wish
move 3: Spiky Shield
move 4: Toxic / U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 8 Atk / 196 SpD / 52 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great typing and ability Lightning Rod, Togedemaru can run an effective defensive set that allows it to act as an excellent check to Pokemon like Gardevoir, Toxtricity, and Heliolisk. Wish and Spiky Shield combine to give Togedemaru a form of reliable recovery that it can also pass to its teammates, helping Pokemon such as Gigalith and Galarian Weezing in checking opposing Pokemon continuously. Spiky Shield also helps Togedemaru to scout Choice-locked Pokemon like Gardevoir, Sylveon, and Pangoro and gets some damage off against contact attackers. Toxic allows Togedemaru to pressure opposing Pokemon that would otherwise wall this set freely, like Milotic, Mantine, and Rhyperior. U-turn can be used instead of Toxic to allow Togedemaru to act as a slow pivot; however, it makes Togedemaru much more passive overall. 8 Attack EVs allow Togedemaru to OHKO Gardevoir with Iron Head after Stealth Rock, and 52 Speed EVs allow it to outspeed Timid Sylveon. The remaining EVs are used to maximize its special bulk.
This set fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its defensive utility and ability to act as a pivot. However, it is also very passive and needs a lot of support to make up for it. Partners like Machamp and Pangoro appreciate Togedemaru's ability to pivot in on their checks like Gardevoir and Sylveon and can make up for its passive nature with their strong attacks. Machamp also appreciates Togedemaru's Wish support to aid in pivoting into bulky Water-types and offsetting burn damage, while Pangoro appreciates its Wish support when pivoting into Necrozma. Galarian Weezing is a good partner, resisting Fighting-type attacks and being immune to Ground-type attacks from the likes of Rhyperior and Flygon thanks to Levitate, and it can also provide Defog support for Togedemaru. In return, Togedemaru can take strong Psychic- and Steel-type attacks aimed at Galarian Weezing from the likes of Espeon and Duraludon, as well as providing it with Wish support. Golisopod is a helpful teammate for this set too, as it can provide a good check to the likes of Cobalion lacking Stone Edge and Doublade, both of which this set can struggle with. In return, Togedemaru acts as a solid check to Pokemon like Noivern and Mantine that would easily switch into Golisopod otherwise. Partners like Rhyperior and Gigalith can be important, as they provide strong checks to Incineroar and Chandelure, both of which this set struggles with. They also appreciate Togedemaru's Wish support. Incineroar appreciates Togedemaru's Wish support and can check threatening Fire-types like Chandelure, as well as Pokemon like Doublade and Escavalier that Togedemaru can't handle. It also pressures Psychic-types like Reuniclus, Celebi, and Necrozma.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [Hilomilo, 313384]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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