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[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-F is able to distinguish itself from its fellow Electric-types thanks to its unique typing and access to powerful STAB attacks in Blizzard and Thunderbolt. Its Speed tier is important to note because it allows Rotom-F to outspeed notable threats such as Mesprit and Skuntank. Moreover, Rotom-F's access to Substitute and Pain Split enables it to threaten bulkier teams that rely on passive walls like Audino and Type: Null. On the downside, while its Speed tier is above average, Rotom-F is still easily revenge killed by commonplace offensive Pokemon such as Pyroar and Primeape. Unfortunately, Rotom-F's typing and lack of coverage options leaves it walled by prevalent bulky Electric-types such as Lanturn and Eelektross. Furthermore, Rotom-F sports a Stealth Rock weakness, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, low HP stat, and poor defensive typing, can cause it to be worn down quickly. Finally, Rotom-F faces competition from Abomasnow and Aurorus, which boast a 100% accurate Blizzard due to Snow Warning and have an easier time dealing with specially defensive Pokemon like Lanturn that Rotom-F isn't able to handle.
[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Pain Split
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
item: Icium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Substitute enables Rotom-F to capitalize on switches and common bulkier archetypes that utilize Pokemon such as Audino while simultaneously shielding it from status and forcing mind games with Sucker Punch users. Pain Split gives Rotom-F a form of recovery that allows it to cripple bulky Pokemon with high HP stats. Blizzard is a powerful STAB move with no drawbacks other than its shaky accuracy that threatens Electric-resistant and -immune Pokemon such as Eelektross and Gastrodon. Thunderbolt is a reliable STAB attack that hits Pokemon that resist Blizzard such as Pyroar and Poliwrath.
Set Details
========
Maximum investment in both Special Attack and Speed maximizes Rotom-F's offensive capabilities, with a Timid nature allowing it to outspeed Pinsir, Skuntank, and Mesprit. Levitate gives Rotom-F a useful immunity to Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Ground-type attacks, thus allowing it to pivot into them throughout the match. Icium Z transforms Blizzard into Subzero Slammer, giving Rotom-F access to a reliable, one-time nuke against weakened foes like Eelektross.
Usage Tips
========
Rotom-F can be utilized at any point in a match, whether it be early-game to revenge kill a foe like Swanna or mid-game to annoy bulkier teams with its Substitute + Pain Split combination. Use Substitute against bulkier teams with passive Pokemon like Audino that cannot do enough damage in return to Rotom-F. Similarly, Rotom-F should use Pain Split against bulky Pokemon that have recovery moves, such as Type: Null, in order to heal itself up reliably; however, be wary that the opponent could predict Rotom-F using Pain Split and go into an already weakened Pokemon to make Rotom-F weaker and force mind games. If Stealth Rock is on the field, Rotom-F should avoid switching into attacks unless it resists them because of its poor typing and weakness to Stealth Rock. Rotom-F can be switched into predicted Ground-type attacks thanks to Levitate or be hard switched into Stealth Rock setters and use either Blizzard or Volt Switch for momentum as they switch out; however, be aware that almost all Ground-types will have coverage to hit Rotom-F. The ideal ways of getting Rotom-F onto the field safely are through pivot moves like U-turn and Volt Switch and when one of its teammates is KOed. Make sure to use Subzero Slammer when Rotom-F cannot risk missing Blizzard or to finish off weakened bulky Pokemon that might be out of range of Blizzard such as Eelektross.
Team Options
========
Strong physical wallbreakers such as Kingler and Lycanroc are ideal partners, as they can tear through specially defensive Pokemon such as Clefairy and Lanturn. In return, Rotom-F is able to deal with physically defensive Pokemon such as Gastrodon and Weezing for them. Entry hazard support is appreciated, since Rotom-F fails to break specially defensive Pokemon like Lanturn, so setters such as Mesprit, Ferroseed, and Weezing pair well with Rotom-F. Mesprit and Weezing, in particular, can check Fighting-types, and Mesprit provides U-turn and Healing Wish support. Additionally, entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Skuntank, and Swanna is appreciated, as Stealth Rock hinders Rotom-F's longevity. Hitmonchan, in particular, checks Lanturn and Eelektross for Rotom-F and comes with the advantage of not removing any potential entry hazards set by Rotom-F's team. Pokemon such as Clefairy and Lanturn are also ideal because they can take on Fire-types like Pyroar that Rotom-F struggles against; however, Clefairy is shaky due to Pyroar having access to Taunt. Lastly, Abomasnow and Aurorus, while not offering much defensive synergy, can make for decent partners due to Snow Warning increasing Blizzard's accuracy and making it more spammable. The former two also wear down Ice-resistant foes from Rotom-F, which gives it an easier time cleaning up.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf set with Blizzard, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Trick is a viable alternative that can turn Rotom-F into more of a revenge killer, but Rotom-F prefers being able to switch between moves, since both of its STAB moves are relatively easy to exploit when locked into. Life Orb is an option that powers up Rotom-F's attacks, but this comes with the drawback of recoil damage. Leftovers can be used to give Rotom-F passive recovery if the team it's on already has a Z-Move user. A defensive set with Substitute + Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-F to cripple physical attackers, though Rotom-F has trouble dropping an attack for Will-O-Wisp. Likewise, Thunder Wave provides Rotom-F's team with a method of keeping faster Pokemon in check, but Rotom-F experiences difficulty dropping a move for it as well. Hidden Power Ground can be used to hit Probopass and Togedemaru for 4x super effective damage, but its other moves are more critical, and Hidden Power Ground doesn't deal enough damage to its main counter, Lanturn. Lastly, Rotom-F can make for a decent offensive user of Defog, since it has a good matchup against common entry hazard setters such as Golurk, but the lack of reliable recovery coupled with its weakness to Stealth Rock hampers the viability of such a set.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially bulky Pokemon such as Audino, Clefairy, Eelektross, Hitmonchan, Lanturn, and Type: Null are all capable of taking at least one attack from Rotom-F and either recovering off the damage or KOing it. In particular, Lanturn is annoying for Rotom-F to deal with, since it's immune to Thunderbolt and Volt Switch, it resists Blizzard, and it can stall Rotom-F out with Toxic, while Clefairy can use Rotom-F as complete setup bait with Calm Mind to further boost its Special Attack and Special Defense.
**Revenge Killers**: Rotom-F's only decent Speed tier leaves it outsped and taken care of by common offensive Pokemon such as Primeape, Pyroar, and Alolan Raichu. Priority from the likes of Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, Lycanroc, and Shiftry can also pick Rotom-F off if it has taken enough damage beforehand, although it can potentially play around Sucker Punch with Substitute.
**Residual Damage**: Rotom-F's weakness to Stealth Rock, lack of reliable recovery outside of Pain Split, vulnerability to Toxic, and usage of Substitute all leave it worn down rather quickly, meaning that it can have trouble with remaining around.
[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-F is able to distinguish itself from its fellow Electric-types thanks to its unique typing and access to powerful STAB attacks in Blizzard and Thunderbolt. Its Speed tier is important to note because it allows Rotom-F to outspeed notable threats such as Mesprit and Skuntank. Moreover, Rotom-F's access to Substitute and Pain Split enables it to threaten bulkier teams that rely on passive walls like Audino and Type: Null. On the downside, while its Speed tier is above average, Rotom-F is still easily revenge killed by commonplace offensive Pokemon such as Pyroar and Primeape. Unfortunately, Rotom-F's typing and lack of coverage options leaves it walled by prevalent bulky Electric-types such as Lanturn and Eelektross. Furthermore, Rotom-F sports a Stealth Rock weakness, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, low HP stat, and poor defensive typing, can cause it to be worn down quickly. Finally, Rotom-F faces competition from Abomasnow and Aurorus, which boast a 100% accurate Blizzard due to Snow Warning and have an easier time dealing with specially defensive Pokemon like Lanturn that Rotom-F isn't able to handle.
[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Pain Split
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Thunderbolt / Volt Switch
item: Icium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Substitute enables Rotom-F to capitalize on switches and common bulkier archetypes that utilize Pokemon such as Audino while simultaneously shielding it from status and forcing mind games with Sucker Punch users. Pain Split gives Rotom-F a form of recovery that allows it to cripple bulky Pokemon with high HP stats. Blizzard is a powerful STAB move with no drawbacks other than its shaky accuracy that threatens Electric-resistant and -immune Pokemon such as Eelektross and Gastrodon. Thunderbolt is a reliable STAB attack that hits Pokemon that resist Blizzard such as Pyroar and Poliwrath.
Set Details
========
Maximum investment in both Special Attack and Speed maximizes Rotom-F's offensive capabilities, with a Timid nature allowing it to outspeed Pinsir, Skuntank, and Mesprit. Levitate gives Rotom-F a useful immunity to Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Ground-type attacks, thus allowing it to pivot into them throughout the match. Icium Z transforms Blizzard into Subzero Slammer, giving Rotom-F access to a reliable, one-time nuke against weakened foes like Eelektross.
Usage Tips
========
Rotom-F can be utilized at any point in a match, whether it be early-game to revenge kill a foe like Swanna or mid-game to annoy bulkier teams with its Substitute + Pain Split combination. Use Substitute against bulkier teams with passive Pokemon like Audino that cannot do enough damage in return to Rotom-F. Similarly, Rotom-F should use Pain Split against bulky Pokemon that have recovery moves, such as Type: Null, in order to heal itself up reliably; however, be wary that the opponent could predict Rotom-F using Pain Split and go into an already weakened Pokemon to make Rotom-F weaker and force mind games. If Stealth Rock is on the field, Rotom-F should avoid switching into attacks unless it resists them because of its poor typing and weakness to Stealth Rock. Rotom-F can be switched into predicted Ground-type attacks thanks to Levitate or be hard switched into Stealth Rock setters and use either Blizzard or Volt Switch for momentum as they switch out; however, be aware that almost all Ground-types will have coverage to hit Rotom-F. The ideal ways of getting Rotom-F onto the field safely are through pivot moves like U-turn and Volt Switch and when one of its teammates is KOed. Make sure to use Subzero Slammer when Rotom-F cannot risk missing Blizzard or to finish off weakened bulky Pokemon that might be out of range of Blizzard such as Eelektross.
Team Options
========
Strong physical wallbreakers such as Kingler and Lycanroc are ideal partners, as they can tear through specially defensive Pokemon such as Clefairy and Lanturn. In return, Rotom-F is able to deal with physically defensive Pokemon such as Gastrodon and Weezing for them. Entry hazard support is appreciated, since Rotom-F fails to break specially defensive Pokemon like Lanturn, so setters such as Mesprit, Ferroseed, and Weezing pair well with Rotom-F. Mesprit and Weezing, in particular, can check Fighting-types, and Mesprit provides U-turn and Healing Wish support. Additionally, entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Skuntank, and Swanna is appreciated, as Stealth Rock hinders Rotom-F's longevity. Hitmonchan, in particular, checks Lanturn and Eelektross for Rotom-F and comes with the advantage of not removing any potential entry hazards set by Rotom-F's team. Pokemon such as Clefairy and Lanturn are also ideal because they can take on Fire-types like Pyroar that Rotom-F struggles against; however, Clefairy is shaky due to Pyroar having access to Taunt. Lastly, Abomasnow and Aurorus, while not offering much defensive synergy, can make for decent partners due to Snow Warning increasing Blizzard's accuracy and making it more spammable. The former two also wear down Ice-resistant foes from Rotom-F, which gives it an easier time cleaning up.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf set with Blizzard, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Trick is a viable alternative that can turn Rotom-F into more of a revenge killer, but Rotom-F prefers being able to switch between moves, since both of its STAB moves are relatively easy to exploit when locked into. Life Orb is an option that powers up Rotom-F's attacks, but this comes with the drawback of recoil damage. Leftovers can be used to give Rotom-F passive recovery if the team it's on already has a Z-Move user. A defensive set with Substitute + Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-F to cripple physical attackers, though Rotom-F has trouble dropping an attack for Will-O-Wisp. Likewise, Thunder Wave provides Rotom-F's team with a method of keeping faster Pokemon in check, but Rotom-F experiences difficulty dropping a move for it as well. Hidden Power Ground can be used to hit Probopass and Togedemaru for 4x super effective damage, but its other moves are more critical, and Hidden Power Ground doesn't deal enough damage to its main counter, Lanturn. Lastly, Rotom-F can make for a decent offensive user of Defog, since it has a good matchup against common entry hazard setters such as Golurk, but the lack of reliable recovery coupled with its weakness to Stealth Rock hampers the viability of such a set.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially bulky Pokemon such as Audino, Clefairy, Eelektross, Hitmonchan, Lanturn, and Type: Null are all capable of taking at least one attack from Rotom-F and either recovering off the damage or KOing it. In particular, Lanturn is annoying for Rotom-F to deal with, since it's immune to Thunderbolt and Volt Switch, it resists Blizzard, and it can stall Rotom-F out with Toxic, while Clefairy can use Rotom-F as complete setup bait with Calm Mind to further boost its Special Attack and Special Defense.
**Revenge Killers**: Rotom-F's only decent Speed tier leaves it outsped and taken care of by common offensive Pokemon such as Primeape, Pyroar, and Alolan Raichu. Priority from the likes of Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, Lycanroc, and Shiftry can also pick Rotom-F off if it has taken enough damage beforehand, although it can potentially play around Sucker Punch with Substitute.
**Residual Damage**: Rotom-F's weakness to Stealth Rock, lack of reliable recovery outside of Pain Split, vulnerability to Toxic, and usage of Substitute all leave it worn down rather quickly, meaning that it can have trouble with remaining around.
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