[SET]
name: utility
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers / Shuca Berry
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe or 252 HP / 160 SpA / 96 Spe.
[SET COMMENTS]
Volcanion brings a niche as a strong bulky attacker that can reliably switch into foes like Primarina and Alomomola with its Water Absorb ability, spreading burns through its powerful Steam Eruption. Sludge Bomb is used to hit targets like Primarina and Ogerpon-W for super effective damage while spreading poison onto checks like Alomomola and Dragapult. Taunt lets Volcanion prevent setup opportunities from Pokemon like Primarina while also preventing status moves such as Galarian Slowking's Chilly Reception and Alomomola's Wish; Taunt notably irritates walls like Blissey and Toxapex. Will-O-Wisp, meanwhile, actively cripples physical attackers like Ogerpon-W, Zamazenta, and Dragonite. It pairs especially well with Steam Eruption, as usual Will-O-Wisp absorbers like Moltres, Heatran, and Gliscor cannot switch into Volcanion safely. Fire Spin is an alternative move over Flamethrower that can be used in combination with Taunt to trap foes like Blissey and Alomomola to stallbreak incredibly well. Earth Power can also be used to hit Raging Bolt and Galarian Slowking. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion reliably switch in on foes like Ogerpon-W and Primarina without dealing with entry hazard chip damage. Roar can be used to phaze attackers such as Kingambit, Iron Valiant, and Primarina. On teams with solid hazard control, Leftovers and Shuca Berry can be used. The former is able to passively heal to better leverage Volcanion's fantastic natural bulk, while the latter lets it tank a Ground-type attack from Dragonite, Great Tusk, and Enamorus and fire back with an attack or Will-O-Wisp. Custap Berry is an alternative option that is able to leverage Volcanion's trading ability to take out revenge killers like Great Tusk and Iron Moth. Maximum Special Attack and Speed lets Volcanion get the jump on Gliscor, Moltres, and Tyranitar, giving it opportunities to deal heavy damage. However, a bulkier spread that can let Volcanion outspeed Adamant Kingambit can be used, allowing it to be able to survive uninvested Great Tusk's Headlong Rush and offensive Landorus-T's Earthquake while becoming a better check to Primarina, Iron Valiant, and Cinderace. 112 Defense EVs can be used alongside maximum HP to let Volcanion survive maximum Attack Great Tusk's Headlong Rush. Tera Ghost lets Volcanion spinblock against Great Tusk and Iron Treads, check Zamazenta, and be immune to Blissey's Seismic Toss on Fire Spin sets. Tera Fairy gives Volcanion an improved matchup against Fighting- and Dragon-types like Iron Valiant, Zamazenta, and Dragapult while being a better neutral defensive typing and, notably, becoming immune to both of Walking Wake's STAB moves.
Volcanion slots in nicely on offensive teams, as it can take advantage of its defensive qualities to fire off intense damage. Volcanion enjoys entry hazard setters like Hisuian Samurott, Landorus-T, and Ting-Lu as teammates, as they can shore up its lack of boosting item, with Flamethrower being able to OHKO bulky Kingambit after a single layer of Spikes or Stealth Rock. Landorus-T and Ting-Lu protect Volcanion from Zapdos and Raging Bolt while also sponging physical and special attackers, respectively. Landorus-T can switch into Great Tusk and Iron Treads, while Ting-Lu switches in on Dragapult. In return, Volcanion helps both handle Weavile and Hatterene. Volcanion without Heavy-Duty Boots struggles against hazards, making Hatterene, Great Tusk, and Iron Treads desirable as teammates. Great Tusk and Iron Treads can also set hazards and check Raging Bolt, while Hatterene can paralyze foes like Enamorus with Nuzzle; in return, Volcanion scares Corviknight out. Fast teammates like Deoxys-S and Calm Mind Iron Valiant make up for Volcanion's poor Speed, scaring out faster threats like Tornadus-T and Stone Edge Zamazenta. Volcanion, in return, wears down shared checks like Galarian Slowking and Garganacl. Similarly, other special attackers like Darkrai, Gholdengo, and Pecharunt appreciate Volcanion beating down their checks like Ting-Lu and Assault Vest Hisuian Samurott. Fairy-types like the aforementioned Iron Valiant and Enamorus are excellent teammates for their ability to get rid of Dragapult and Dragonite. Steel-types like Air Balloon Gholdengo, Kingambit, and Iron Crown assist Volcanion against Kyurem. Kingambit, notably, aides against Ghost-types like Dragapult and Pecharunt, provides a strong Sucker Punch for threats like Deoxys-S, and gets rid of Galarian Slowking. In return, Volcanion targets annoyances to Kingambit such as Corviknight, Ting-Lu, and Cinderace.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/mcribs.677476/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/kd458.633798/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/stads.110504/
Grammar checked by:
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name: utility
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers / Shuca Berry
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe or 252 HP / 160 SpA / 96 Spe.
[SET COMMENTS]
Volcanion brings a niche as a strong bulky attacker that can reliably switch into foes like Primarina and Alomomola with its Water Absorb ability, spreading burns through its powerful Steam Eruption. Sludge Bomb is used to hit targets like Primarina and Ogerpon-W for super effective damage while spreading poison onto checks like Alomomola and Dragapult. Taunt lets Volcanion prevent setup opportunities from Pokemon like Primarina while also preventing status moves such as Galarian Slowking's Chilly Reception and Alomomola's Wish; Taunt notably irritates walls like Blissey and Toxapex. Will-O-Wisp, meanwhile, actively cripples physical attackers like Ogerpon-W, Zamazenta, and Dragonite. It pairs especially well with Steam Eruption, as usual Will-O-Wisp absorbers like Moltres, Heatran, and Gliscor cannot switch into Volcanion safely. Fire Spin is an alternative move over Flamethrower that can be used in combination with Taunt to trap foes like Blissey and Alomomola to stallbreak incredibly well. Earth Power can also be used to hit Raging Bolt and Galarian Slowking. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion reliably switch in on foes like Ogerpon-W and Primarina without dealing with entry hazard chip damage. Roar can be used to phaze attackers such as Kingambit, Iron Valiant, and Primarina. On teams with solid hazard control, Leftovers and Shuca Berry can be used. The former is able to passively heal to better leverage Volcanion's fantastic natural bulk, while the latter lets it tank a Ground-type attack from Dragonite, Great Tusk, and Enamorus and fire back with an attack or Will-O-Wisp. Custap Berry is an alternative option that is able to leverage Volcanion's trading ability to take out revenge killers like Great Tusk and Iron Moth. Maximum Special Attack and Speed lets Volcanion get the jump on Gliscor, Moltres, and Tyranitar, giving it opportunities to deal heavy damage. However, a bulkier spread that can let Volcanion outspeed Adamant Kingambit can be used, allowing it to be able to survive uninvested Great Tusk's Headlong Rush and offensive Landorus-T's Earthquake while becoming a better check to Primarina, Iron Valiant, and Cinderace. 112 Defense EVs can be used alongside maximum HP to let Volcanion survive maximum Attack Great Tusk's Headlong Rush. Tera Ghost lets Volcanion spinblock against Great Tusk and Iron Treads, check Zamazenta, and be immune to Blissey's Seismic Toss on Fire Spin sets. Tera Fairy gives Volcanion an improved matchup against Fighting- and Dragon-types like Iron Valiant, Zamazenta, and Dragapult while being a better neutral defensive typing and, notably, becoming immune to both of Walking Wake's STAB moves.
Volcanion slots in nicely on offensive teams, as it can take advantage of its defensive qualities to fire off intense damage. Volcanion enjoys entry hazard setters like Hisuian Samurott, Landorus-T, and Ting-Lu as teammates, as they can shore up its lack of boosting item, with Flamethrower being able to OHKO bulky Kingambit after a single layer of Spikes or Stealth Rock. Landorus-T and Ting-Lu protect Volcanion from Zapdos and Raging Bolt while also sponging physical and special attackers, respectively. Landorus-T can switch into Great Tusk and Iron Treads, while Ting-Lu switches in on Dragapult. In return, Volcanion helps both handle Weavile and Hatterene. Volcanion without Heavy-Duty Boots struggles against hazards, making Hatterene, Great Tusk, and Iron Treads desirable as teammates. Great Tusk and Iron Treads can also set hazards and check Raging Bolt, while Hatterene can paralyze foes like Enamorus with Nuzzle; in return, Volcanion scares Corviknight out. Fast teammates like Deoxys-S and Calm Mind Iron Valiant make up for Volcanion's poor Speed, scaring out faster threats like Tornadus-T and Stone Edge Zamazenta. Volcanion, in return, wears down shared checks like Galarian Slowking and Garganacl. Similarly, other special attackers like Darkrai, Gholdengo, and Pecharunt appreciate Volcanion beating down their checks like Ting-Lu and Assault Vest Hisuian Samurott. Fairy-types like the aforementioned Iron Valiant and Enamorus are excellent teammates for their ability to get rid of Dragapult and Dragonite. Steel-types like Air Balloon Gholdengo, Kingambit, and Iron Crown assist Volcanion against Kyurem. Kingambit, notably, aides against Ghost-types like Dragapult and Pecharunt, provides a strong Sucker Punch for threats like Deoxys-S, and gets rid of Galarian Slowking. In return, Volcanion targets annoyances to Kingambit such as Corviknight, Ting-Lu, and Cinderace.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/mcribs.677476/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/kd458.633798/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/stads.110504/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/igiveuponaname.593115/
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