[SET]
Choice Scarf (Rotom-Wash) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Trick
- Will-O-Wisp / Pain Split / Thunder Wave
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf allows Rotom-Wash to become a potent revenge killer, outspeeding threats such as Mega Delphox and +1 Blaziken. Volt Switch lets Rotom-Wash pivot out of unfavorable matchups against Mega Meganium and Mega Dragalge. Trick cripples walls such as Galarian Slowking, Corviknight, and Toxapex when Rotom-Wash's speed control utility is no longer needed. Will-O-Wisp neutralizes Pokemon like Mega Golisopod, Kingambit, and Mega Staraptor, as well as faster Pokemon such as +1 Dragonite thanks to Choice Scarf. Pain Split allows Rotom-Wash to gain health from switch-ins such as Galarian Slowking. Alternatively, Thunder Wave is an option to slow down Pokemon like Dragapult and Hydreigon.
Choice Scarf Rotom-Wash fits well on offense teams where its ability to provide offensive utility and gain momentum is appreciated. Wallbreakers such as Mega Metagross and Mega Golisopod appreciate Rotom-Wash's ability to handle Corviknight, while Hisuian Samurott and Mega Absol Z enjoy Rotom-Wash bringing them in against foes like Galarian Slowking. Rotom-Wash struggles against Grass-types like Mega Meganium and Rillaboom, so Poison- and Fire-types such as Galarian Slowking and Cinderace are beneficial as partners. Galarian Slowking in particular is able to form a VoltTurn core to keep momentum while checking Pokemon like Mega Meganium. In return, Rotom-Wash can act as a check against Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Garchomp and threaten them with Hydro Pump. Fairy-types such as Mega Floette and Hatterene enjoy Rotom-Wash acting as a soft check against threats like Mega Metagross and Mega Scizor, as it can cripple them with burn and give its teammates easier setup opportunities. Excadrill provides entry hazard removal, allowing Rotom-Wash to switch in multiple times and check Pokemon like Mega Metagross and Garchomp without being hindered by Stealth Rock. In exchange, Rotom-Wash is able to threaten Water-types such as Hisuian Samurott and Primarina. Trick allows Rotom-Wash to cripple Galarian Slowking, opening up teammates such as Mega Raichu Y, Mega Floette, and Volcarona. Hex Dragapult appreciates Rotom-Wash's ability to spread status against Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Mega Dragalge. In return, Dragapult threatens Pokemon like Rillaboom while forming a VoltTurn core to whittle down both of their checks. Rotom-Wash can also form a VoltTurn core with Pokemon like Meowscarada and Mega Golisopod while threatening their checks such as Corviknight and defensive Garchomp. It can have trouble using Volt Switch against Ground-types such as Garchomp and Excadrill, so Pokemon like Hatterene and defensive Garchomp serve as valuable teammates.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Choice Scarf (Rotom-Wash) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
Level: 50
SPs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Trick
- Will-O-Wisp / Pain Split / Thunder Wave
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf allows Rotom-Wash to become a potent revenge killer, outspeeding threats such as Mega Delphox and +1 Blaziken. Volt Switch lets Rotom-Wash pivot out of unfavorable matchups against Mega Meganium and Mega Dragalge. Trick cripples walls such as Galarian Slowking, Corviknight, and Toxapex when Rotom-Wash's speed control utility is no longer needed. Will-O-Wisp neutralizes Pokemon like Mega Golisopod, Kingambit, and Mega Staraptor, as well as faster Pokemon such as +1 Dragonite thanks to Choice Scarf. Pain Split allows Rotom-Wash to gain health from switch-ins such as Galarian Slowking. Alternatively, Thunder Wave is an option to slow down Pokemon like Dragapult and Hydreigon.
Choice Scarf Rotom-Wash fits well on offense teams where its ability to provide offensive utility and gain momentum is appreciated. Wallbreakers such as Mega Metagross and Mega Golisopod appreciate Rotom-Wash's ability to handle Corviknight, while Hisuian Samurott and Mega Absol Z enjoy Rotom-Wash bringing them in against foes like Galarian Slowking. Rotom-Wash struggles against Grass-types like Mega Meganium and Rillaboom, so Poison- and Fire-types such as Galarian Slowking and Cinderace are beneficial as partners. Galarian Slowking in particular is able to form a VoltTurn core to keep momentum while checking Pokemon like Mega Meganium. In return, Rotom-Wash can act as a check against Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Garchomp and threaten them with Hydro Pump. Fairy-types such as Mega Floette and Hatterene enjoy Rotom-Wash acting as a soft check against threats like Mega Metagross and Mega Scizor, as it can cripple them with burn and give its teammates easier setup opportunities. Excadrill provides entry hazard removal, allowing Rotom-Wash to switch in multiple times and check Pokemon like Mega Metagross and Garchomp without being hindered by Stealth Rock. In exchange, Rotom-Wash is able to threaten Water-types such as Hisuian Samurott and Primarina. Trick allows Rotom-Wash to cripple Galarian Slowking, opening up teammates such as Mega Raichu Y, Mega Floette, and Volcarona. Hex Dragapult appreciates Rotom-Wash's ability to spread status against Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Mega Dragalge. In return, Dragapult threatens Pokemon like Rillaboom while forming a VoltTurn core to whittle down both of their checks. Rotom-Wash can also form a VoltTurn core with Pokemon like Meowscarada and Mega Golisopod while threatening their checks such as Corviknight and defensive Garchomp. It can have trouble using Volt Switch against Ground-types such as Garchomp and Excadrill, so Pokemon like Hatterene and defensive Garchomp serve as valuable teammates.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/oatishere.678319/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/fluff.614438/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sami.604820/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/kanha-greninja.634348/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ascension-evermore.736762/
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