RU Alomomola

Overview
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Alomomola is one of the best physical walls in the tier due to its monstrous HP, high Defense, and great defensive typing. It stands out from other walls in the tier because of its access to Regenerator and Wish, allowing it to heal itself and its teammates with ease. However, there are a lot of things keeping it from dominating the tier. Due to its horrendous attacking stats, it becomes a set-up fodder for many sweepers and hazard setters. It also has to compete with walls such as Slowking and Gastrodon because they have much more offensive presence than Alomomola. It also has a terrible Special Defense, leaving it to be destroyed by common special attackers like Jolteon and Reuniclus. All in all, however, Alomomola is one of the best support Pokemon in the tier, and should not be overlooked.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
ability: Regenerator
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
evs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpD
nature: Bold / Impish

Moves
========

Scald is a reliable, yet pitifully weak STAB move that Alomomola can use to burn physical attackers such as Rhyperior and Registeel. Knock Off can be used in its place to cripple Pokemon that usually carry Choice items, such as Emboar. Wish is a must on this set, letting Alomomola heal itself as well as its teammates with relative ease. Protect is used to turn Wish into reliable recovery, as well as racking up Toxic damage, scouting Choice-locked opponents, and gaining residual recovery from Leftovers. Toxic is recommended in the last slot as it puts setup sweepers such as Meloetta and Gallade on a timer, as well as letting Alomomola have a much easier time winning stall wars.

Set Details
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The EVs increase Alomomola's overall bulk, let reach a Leftovers number, and turns Grass Knot from Life Orb Delphox into a 3HKO. However, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def can be used to check offensive threats such as Choice Band Druddigon much better. Leftovers gives Alomomola residual recovery, which is useful when coupled with Wish and Protect. However, Rocky Helmet can be used to make Alomomola a much more solid switch in to physical attackers such as Emboar and Braviary, letting it wear them down easier, especially when coupled with a Scald burn or Toxic. Regenerator is used to recover HP when switching and passing off Wish recovery, letting it focus less on healing itself over the course of the match. A Bold nature is used to increase Alomomola's Defense, however, Impish should be used if running Knock Off.

Usage Tips
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Alomomola should generally be used as a physical wall, while at the same time providing Wish support to other teammates that lack reliable recovery. It also should focus on wearing down the opponent with status. It should either be trying to burn or poison the opponent, depending on whether the opponent is physically or specially oriented. The great overall bulk of Alomomola in conjunction with Regenerator means that it can switch into a lot of attackers, scout their set, and can then switch out relatively unscathed. Note that Alomomola generally kills momentum, and as such, should not be used on mainly offensive teams it fits better on bulky or stall teams.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that can take on Electric- and Grass-types are generally great teammates for Alomomola; such Pokemon include Amoonguss or Roselia, the former creating a nasty Regenerator core with Alomomola, while in return Alomomola can take on Fire- and Flying-types. The latter can use most common switch-ins to Alomomola as Spikes fodder. Pokemon such as Escavalier or Druddigon can also defeat the Pokemon that trouble Alomomola, while also providing offensive pressure due to their sheer power and good bulk. These Pokemon also appreciate Alomomola's Wish support, as they can get worn down quickly. Clerics such as Aromatisse generally go well with Alomomola to remove status with relative ease. Registeel, who forms a nice defensive core with Alomomola, counters a good portion of Grass- and Electric-types, barring Virizion, while letting Alomomola take on Fire-types trying to switch in and force Registeel out.

Other Options
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Waterfall can be used over Scald for a bit more power, but it is generally not worth it over Scald's burn chance, despite Alomomola having a higher Attack stat. Mirror Coat can be used to hurt special attackers that can KO it. Magic Coat can be used to deflect status moves and entry hazards, and can give Alomomola an extra turn of Leftovers recovery. Healing Wish can be used on offensive teams if you need to recover win conditions or if you don't want to lose momentum while retaining its role as a defensive pivot. It also prevents Alomomola from being set up on by Gothorita.

Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types** Amoonguss and Roselia take minimal damage from Scald and are immune to Toxic. The latter can also shrug off a burn simply by switching out, thanks to Natural Cure. These Pokemon can threaten Alomomola in return with a super effective STAB move.

**Electric-types** Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Rotom-Mow don't care about Alomomola's attacks and can set up Substitutes or simply OHKO Alomomola with their STAB moves.

**Reuniclus** Reuniclus takes next to no damage from Scald, is immune to Toxic thanks to Magic Guard, and can set up with Calm Mind.

**Substitute** Setup sweepers such as Substitute + Swords Dance Drapion and Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary can set up on Alomomola as it can not inflict status on them behind Substitutes, and Alomomola is also too weak to break their Substitutes.

**Status** Toxic cripples Alomomola, reducing its longevity and its ability to Toxic stall opponents, forcing it to either switch out frequently or rely on a cleric.
 
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Mention Healing Wish in OO on offensive teams can be decent if you need recover win conditions / you dont wanna lose momentum and working as defensive pivot to tank hits. Also prevents Gothorita to setupp on you.

Mention also an option to use alomomola using max hp and def to work better as wisher and full physically defensive wall to be able to check better hard hitters like CB Druddigon etc A mixed spread is generally better because is able to check certain mixed threats like Emboar but sometimes the extra physical bulk makes alomomola totally straight against physical threats, so this depends on your team really.

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Overview
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Alomomola is one of the best physical walls in the tier, due to its monstrous HP, higood physical Defense, and great defensive typing. It stands out from most of ther walls in the tier by also havingecause of its access to Regenerator and Wish, makallowing it to heal itself and its teammates with ease. Unfortunately, hHowever, there are a lot of things keeping it from running the tier. Due to its horrendous attacking stats, it becomes a set-up fodder for many sweepers and hazard setters. This also makeans it haves to compete with walls such as Slowking and Gastrodon, due to these Pokemon being able to take down Pokemon at a much faster rate than Alomomola. It also has a terrible Special Defense stat, being destroyed by common special attackers like Jolteon and Reuniclus. All in all, however, Alomomola is one of the best support Pokemon in the tier, and should not be overlooked.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
ability: Regenerator
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
evs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpDef
nature: Bold / Impish

Moves
========

Scald is a reliable, yet pitifully weak STAB move that Alomomola can use to burn physical attackers, like such as Rhyperior, as well as Steel-types, such asnd Registeel. Knock Off can be used in its place, however, to cripple Pokemon that usually carry Choice items, such as Emboar. Wish is a must on this set, letting Alomomola heal itself, as well as its teammates with relative ease. Protect is used to turn Wish into reliable recovery, as well as increasing opposing Toxic damage, scouting Choiced opponents, and increasing the residual recovery from Leftovers. Toxic is reccommended in the last slot, as it puts setup sweepers such as Meloetta and Gallade on a timer, as well as letting Alomomola have a much easier time winning stall wars.

Set Details
========

The EVs are used to not only increase Alomomola's overall bulk, but letsallow it to reach a Leftovers number, as well as turning Grass Knot from LO Delphox into a 2HKO. A fullHowever, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def spread can be used, however, to check offesnsive threats such as CB Druddigon much better. Leftovers gives Alomomola residual recovery, which is useful when coupled with Wish and Protect. However, Rocky Helmet can be used to make Alomomola a much more solid switch in to physical attackers such as Emboar and Braviary, letting it wear them down easier, especially when coupled with a Scald burn or Toxic. Regenerator is used to net Alomomola freerecover HP, sometimes when switching, along with when it's passing Wish recovery, and lets it focus less on healing itself over the course of the match. A Bold Nnature is used to increase Alomomola's physical defense, however, Impish should be used if Knock Off is being run.

Usage Tips
========

Alomomola should generally be used as a physical wall, while at the same time providing Wishes support to other teammates that lack reliable recovery; it as itlso should focus on wearsing down the opponent with status. It should either be trying to burn or poison the opponent, depending ifon whether the opponent is generally physically or specially oriented. The great overall bulk of Alomomola andin conjunction with Regenerator means that it can switch into a lot of attackers, physical or not, scout their set or what they want to do, and can then switch out relatively unscathed. Note that Alomomola generally kills momentum, and as such, should not be used on mainly offensive teams, as it fits morebetter on bulky or stall teams.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that can take on Electric or- and Grass -types are generally great teammates for Alomomola,; such asPokemon include Amoonguss or Roselia, the former forming a nasty Regenerator core with Alomomola, while Min return Alomomola can takes on Fire- and Flying -types, and t. The latter can usinge most common switch-ins to Alomomola as Spikes fodder. Pokemon such as Escavalier or Druddigon can also defeat the typesPokemon that trouble Alomomola, while also providing offensive pressure due to their sheer power and good bulk. Theyse Pokemon also appreciate Alomomola's Wish passing, as they can get worn down quickly. Clerics, such as Aromatisse, generally go well with Alomomola to clear status that wears it down with relative ease. Registeel, who forms a nice defensive core with Alomomola, counters a good portion of Grass- and Electric -types, barring Virizion, while letting Alomomola take careon of Fire-types trying to switch in and force Registeel out.


Other Options
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Waterfall can be used over Scald for a bit more power, but it is generally not worth it over Scald's burn chance, despite Alomomola having a higher Attack stat. Mirror Coat can be used to destroyhurt special attackers trying to KOhat attack it, especially due to Alomomola's high HP and low special defense, letting it bait them and hit them hard with Mirror Coatin return. Magic Coat can be used to deflect status and hazards aimed at Alomomola, and can give Alomomola an extra turn of Leftovers recovery. Healing Wish can be used on offensive teams if you need to recover win conditions or if you don't want to lose momentum; while retaind working its role as a defensive pivot. It also prevents youAlomomola from becoming set up bait againston by Gothorita.

Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types** Amoonguss and Roselia take nothing from Scald and are immune to Toxic. The latter can also shrug off a Bburn simply by switching out, thanks to Natural Cure. Theyse Pokemon can then threaten Alomomola in return with a super effective STAB move.

**Electric-types** Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Rotom-Mow don't care about Alomomola's attacks and can set up a Substitutes or simply OHKO itAlomomola with their STAB moves.

**Reuniclus** Reuniclus takes next to no damage from Scald, is immune to Toxic thanks to Magic Guard, and can start setting up with Calm Mind.

**Substitute** Substitute setup sweepers such as Substitute + Swords Dance Drapion and Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary can set up to oblivion on Alomomola because it can' not status them abehind Substitutes, Alomomola is also too weak to break the sir Substitutes.

**Status** Toxic cripples Alomomola by reducing its longevity and its ability to Toxic stall opponents, forcing it to either switch out frequently or rely on a cleric.

Consider making these sections a bit longer :).

Overview
########

Alomomola is one of the best physical walls in the tier, due to its monstrous HP, high Defense, and great defensive typing. It stands out from other walls in the tier because of its access to Regenerator and Wish, allowing it to heal itself and its teammates with ease. However, there are a lot of things keeping it from running the tier. Due to its horrendous attacking stats, it becomes a set-up fodder for many sweepers and hazard setters. This also means it has to compete with walls such as Slowking and Gastrodon, due to these Pokemon being able to take down Pokemon at a much faster rate than Alomomola. It also has a terrible Special Defense stat, being destroyed by common special attackers like Jolteon and Reuniclus. All in all, however, Alomomola is one of the best support Pokemon in the tier, and should not be overlooked.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
ability: Regenerator
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
evs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpD
nature: Bold / Impish

Moves
========

Scald is a reliable, yet pitifully weak STAB move that Alomomola can use to burn physical attackers such as Rhyperior and Registeel. Knock Off can be used in its place to cripple Pokemon that usually carry Choice items, such as Emboar. Wish is a must on this set, letting Alomomola heal itself, as well as its teammates with relative ease. Protect is used to turn Wish into reliable recovery, as well as increasing opposing Toxic damage, scouting Choiced opponents, and increasing the residual recovery from Leftovers. Toxic is recommended in the last slot, as it puts setup sweepers such as Meloetta and Gallade on a timer, as well as letting Alomomola have a much easier time winning stall wars.

Set Details
========

The EVs are used to not only increase Alomomola's overall bulk, but allow it to reach a Leftovers number, as well as turning Grass Knot from LO Delphox into a 2HKO. However, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def can be used to check offensive threats such as CB Druddigon much better. Leftovers gives Alomomola residual recovery, which is useful when coupled with Wish and Protect. However, Rocky Helmet can be used to make Alomomola a much more solid switch in to physical attackers such as Emboar and Braviary, letting it wear them down easier, especially when coupled with a Scald burn or Toxic. Regenerator is used to recover HP when switching, along with when it's passing Wish recovery, and lets it focus less on healing itself over the course of the match. A Bold nature is used to increase Alomomola's physical defense, however, Impish should be used if Knock Off is being run.

Usage Tips
========

Alomomola should generally be used as a physical wall, while at the same time providing Wish support to other teammates that lack reliable recovery; it also should focus on wearing down the opponent with status. It should either be trying to burn or poison the opponent, depending on whether the opponent is generally physically or specially oriented. The great overall bulk of Alomomola in conjunction with Regenerator means that it can switch into a lot of attackers, scout their set, and can then switch out relatively unscathed. Note that Alomomola generally kills momentum, and as such, should not be used on mainly offensive teams, it fits better on bulky or stall teams.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that can take on Electric- and Grass-types are generally great teammates for Alomomola; such Pokemon include Amoonguss or Roselia, the former forming a nasty Regenerator core with Alomomola, while in return Alomomola can take on Fire- and Flying-types. The latter can use most common switch-ins to Alomomola as Spikes fodder. Pokemon such as Escavalier or Druddigon can also defeat Pokemon that trouble Alomomola, while also providing offensive pressure due to their sheer power and good bulk. These Pokemon also appreciate Alomomola's Wish passing, as they can get worn down quickly. Clerics, such as Aromatisse, generally go well with Alomomola to clear status that wears it down with relative ease. Registeel, who forms a nice defensive core with Alomomola, counters a good portion of Grass- and Electric-types, barring Virizion, while letting Alomomola take on of Fire-types trying to switch in and force Registeel out.

Other Options
########

Waterfall can be used over Scald for a bit more power, but it is generally not worth it over Scald's burn chance, despite Alomomola having a higher Attack stat. Mirror Coat can be used to hurt special attackers that attack it, especially due to Alomomola's high HP and low special defense, letting it bait them and hit them hard in return. Magic Coat can be used to deflect status and hazards aimed at Alomomola, and can give Alomomola an extra turn of Leftovers recovery. Healing Wish can be used on offensive teams if you need to recover win conditions or if you don't want to lose momentum; while retaining its role as a defensive pivot. It also prevents Alomomola from becoming setup on by Gothorita.

Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types** Amoonguss and Roselia take nothing from Scald and are immune to Toxic. The latter can also shrug off a burn simply by switching out, thanks to Natural Cure. These Pokemon can threaten Alomomola in return with a super effective STAB move.

**Electric-types** Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Rotom-Mow don't care about Alomomola's attacks and can set up Substitutes or simply OHKO Alomomola with their STAB moves.

**Reuniclus** Reuniclus takes next to no damage from Scald, is immune to Toxic thanks to Magic Guard, and can set up with Calm Mind.

**Substitute** Substitute setup sweepers such as Substitute + Swords Dance Drapion and Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary can set up on Alomomola because it can not status them behind Substitutes, Alomomola is also too weak to break their Substitutes.

**Status** Toxic cripples Alomomola by reducing its longevity and its ability to Toxic stall opponents, forcing it to either switch out frequently or rely on a cleric.
 

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Overview
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Alomomola is one of the best physical walls in the tier,(RC) due to its monstrous HP, good physical Defense, and great defensive typing. It stands out from most of the walls in the tier by also having access to Regenerator and Wish, making allowing it heal itself and its teammates with ease. Unfortunately, however, there are a lot of things keeping it from running the tier. Due to its horrendous attacking stats, it becomes set-up fodder for many sweepers and hazard setters. This also makes it have It also has to compete with walls such as Slowking and Gastrodon,(RC) due to them being because they are able to take down Pokemon at a much faster rate than Alomomola. It also has a terrible Special Defense stat, being destroyed by common special attackers like Jolteon and Reuniclus. All in all, however, Alomomola is one of the best support Pokemon in the tier, and should not be overlooked.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
ability: Regenerator
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
evs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpDef
nature: Bold / Impish
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Moves
========

Scald is a reliable, yet pitifully weak STAB move that Alomomola can use to burn physical attackers, like Rhyperior, as well as Steel-types, such as Registeel. Knock Off can be used in its place, however, to cripple Pokemon that usually carry Choice items, such as Emboar. Wish is a must on this set, letting Alomomola heal itself, as well as its teammates,(AC) with relative ease. Protect is used to turn Wish into reliable recovery, as well as increasing opposing Toxic damage, scouting Choiced Choice-locked opponents, and increasing the residual recovery from Leftovers. Toxic is reccomended in the last slot,(RC) as it puts setup sweepers such as Meloetta and Gallade on a timer, as well as letting Alomomola have a much easier time winning stall wars.

Set Details
========

The EVs are used to not only to increase Alomomola's overall bulk, but also lets it reach a Leftovers number as well as turning Grass Knot from LO Life Orb Delphox into a 2HKO. A full 252 HP / 252 Def spread can be used, however, to check offesnive threats such as CB Choice Band Druddigon much better. Leftovers gives Alomomola residual recovery, which is useful when coupled with Wish and Protect. However, Rocky Helmet can be used to make Alomomola a much more solid switch in to physical attackers such as Emboar and Braviary, letting it wear them down easier, especially when coupled with a Scald burn or Toxic. Regenerator is used to net Alomomola free HP, sometimes when it's passing Wish recovery, and lets it focus less on healing itself over the course of the match. Bold Nature is used to increase Alomomola's physical dDefense, however, Impish should be used if running Knock Off is being run.

Usage Tips
========

Alomomola should generally be used as a physical wall while providing Wishes Wish support to other teammates that lack reliable recovery as it wears down the opponent with status. It should either be trying to burn or poison the opponent, depending if the opponent is generally physically or specially oriented. The great overall bulk of Alomomola and Regenerator mean means that it can switch into a lot of attackers, physical or not, scout their set or what they want to do, and can then switch out relatively unscathed. Note that Alomomola generally kills momentum, and as such, should not be used on mainly offensive teams,(RC) as it fits more on bulky or stall teams.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that can take on Electric or Grass types Electric- and Grass-types are generally great teammates for Alomomola, such as Amoonguss or Roselia, the former forming creating a nasty Regenerator core with Alomomola while Alomomola Mola takes on Fire and Flying types, and the latter using most common switch-ins to Alomomola as Spikes fodder. Pokemon such as Escavalier or Druddigon can also defeat the types Pokemon that trouble Alomomola while providing offensive pressure due to their sheer power and good bulk. They also appreciate Alomomola's Wish support passing, as they can get worn down quickly. Clerics, such as Aromatisse, generally go well with Alomomola to clear status that wears it down with relative ease. Registeel, who forms a nice defensive core with Alomomola, counters a good portion of Grass and Electric types barring Virizion while letting Alomomola take care of Fire-types trying to switch in and force it out.

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Other Options
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Waterfall can be used over Scald for a bit more power, but it is generally not worth it over Scald's burn chance, despite Alomomola having a higher Attack stat. Mirror Coat can be used to destroy special attackers trying to KO it, especially due to Alomomola's high HP and low special defense, letting it bait them and hit them hard with Mirror Coat (unnecessary). Magic Coat can be used to deflect status and hazards aimed at Alomomola, and can give Alomomola an extr extra turn of Leftovers recovery. Healing Wish can be used on offensive teams if you need to recover win conditions or you don't want to lose momentum and while working as a defensive pivot. It also prevents you from becomng becoming set up bait against Gothorita.

Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types** Amoonguss and Roselia take nothing minimal damage from Scald and are immune to Toxic. The latter can also shrug off a Burn simply by switching out. They can then threaten Alomomola with a super(space here)effective STAB move.

**Electric-types** Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Rotom-Mow don't care about Alomomola attacks and can set up a Substitute or simply OHKO it with their STAB moves.

**Reuniclus** Reuniclus takes next to no damage from Scald, is immune to Toxic thanks to Magic Guard, and can start setting up with Calm Mind.

**Substitute** Substitute setup sweepers such as Substitute(space)+(space)Swords Dance Drapion and Substitutespace+spaceBulk Up Braviary can set up to oblivion on Alomomola as it can't inflict status on them and is too weak to break the substitute.

**Status** Toxic cripples Alomomola,(AC) reducing its longevity and its ability to Toxic stall opponents, forcing it to either switch out frequently or rely on a cleric.
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Overview
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Alomomola is one of the best physical walls in the tier due to its monstrous HP, high Defense, and great defensive typing. It stands out from other walls in the tier because of its access to Regenerator and Wish, allowing it to heal itself and its teammates with ease. However, there are a lot of things keeping it from running dominating the tier. Due to its horrendous attacking stats, it becomes a setup fodder for many sweepers and entry hazard setters. It also has to compete with walls such as Slowking and Gastrodon because they are able to take down Pokemon at a much faster rate have much more offensive presence than Alomomola. It also has a terrible Special Defense stat, leaving it to being destroyed by common special attackers like Jolteon and Reuniclus. All in all, however, Alomomola is one of the best support Pokemon in the tier, and should not be overlooked.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
ability: Regenerator
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
evs: 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 SpD
nature: Bold / Impish

Moves
========

Scald is a reliable, yet pitifully weak STAB move that Alomomola can use to burn physical attackers such as Rhyperior and Registeel. Knock Off can be used in its place to cripple Pokemon that usually carry Choice items, such as Emboar. Wish is a must on this set, letting Alomomola heal itself,(RC) as well as its teammates,(RC) with relative ease. Protect is used to turn Wish into reliable recovery, as well as increasing opposing racking up Toxic damage, scouting Choice-locked opponents, and increasing the gaining residual recovery from Leftovers. Toxic is recommended in the last slot as it puts setup sweepers such as Meloetta and Gallade on a timer, as well as letting Alomomola have a much easier time winning stall wars.

Set Details
========

The EVs are used to not only increase Alomomola's overall bulk, but also lets it to reach a Leftovers number, as well as turning and turns Grass Knot from Life Orb Delphox into a 2HKO. However, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def can be used to check offensive threats such as Choice Band Druddigon much better. Leftovers gives Alomomola residual recovery, which is useful when coupled with Wish and Protect. However, Rocky Helmet can be used to make Alomomola a much more solid switch-in to physical attackers such as Emboar and Braviary, letting it wear them down easier, especially when coupled with a Scald burn or Toxic. Regenerator is used to recover HP when switching,(RC) along with when it's passing and passing off Wish recovery, and lets letting it focus less on healing itself over the course of the match. A Bold nature is used to increase Alomomola's Defense; however, Impish should be used if running Knock Off.

Usage Tips
========

Alomomola should generally be used as a physical wall, while at the same time providing Wish support to other teammates that lack reliable recovery. It also should focus on wearing down the opponent with status. It should either be trying to burn or poison the opponent, depending on whether the opponent is generally physically or specially oriented. The great overall bulk of Alomomola in conjunction with Regenerator means that it can switch into a lot of attackers, scout their set, and can then switch out relatively unscathed. Note that Alomomola generally kills momentum, and as such, should not be used on mainly offensive teams since it fits better on bulky or stall teams.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that can take on Electric- and Grass-types are generally great teammates for Alomomola; such Pokemon include Amoonguss or Roselia, the former creating a nasty Regenerator core with Alomomola, while in return Alomomola can take on Fire- and Flying-types. The latter can use most common switch-ins to Alomomola as Spikes fodder. Pokemon such as Escavalier or Druddigon can also defeat the Pokemon that trouble Alomomola, while also providing offensive pressure due to their sheer power and good bulk. These Pokemon also appreciate Alomomola's Wish support, as they can get worn down quickly. Clerics,(RC) such as Aromatisse,(RC) generally go well with Alomomola to clear remove status that wears it down with relative ease. Registeel, who forms a nice defensive core with Alomomola, counters a good portion of Grass- and Electric-types, barring Virizion, while letting Alomomola take on of Fire-types trying to switch in and force Registeel out.

Other Options
########

Waterfall can be used over Scald for a bit more power, but it is generally not worth it over Scald's burn chance, despite Alomomola having a higher Attack stat. Mirror Coat can be used to hurt special attackers that can KO it. Magic Coat can be used to deflect status moves and entry hazards aimed at Alomomola, and can give Alomomola an extra turn of Leftovers recovery. Healing Wish can be used on offensive teams if you need to recover win conditions or if you don't want to lose momentum while retaining its role as a defensive pivot. It also prevents Alomomola from becoming set up on by Gothorita.

Checks & Counters
########


**Grass-types** Amoonguss and Roselia take minimal damage from Scald and are immune to Toxic. The latter can also shrug off a burn simply by switching out, thanks to Natural Cure. These Pokemon can threaten Alomomola in return with a super effective STAB move.

**Electric-types** Heliolisk, Jolteon, and Rotom-Mow don't care about Alomomola's attacks and can set up Substitutes or simply OHKO Alomomola with their STAB moves.

**Reuniclus** Reuniclus takes next to no damage from Scald, is immune to Toxic thanks to Magic Guard, and can set up with Calm Mind.

**Substitute** Substitute Setup sweepers such as Substitute + Swords Dance Drapion and Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary can set up on Alomomola as it can not inflict status on them behind Substitutes, and Alomomola is also too weak to break their Substitutes.

**Status** Toxic cripples Alomomola, reducing its longevity and its ability to Toxic stall opponents, forcing it to either switch out frequently or rely on a cleric.


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