NU Vikavolt

[quziel]

[OVERVIEW]

A Bug / Electric typing combined with the ability Levitate means that Vikavolt can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily, as well as taking little from NU's Grass-type wallbreakers such as Sceptile. Furthermore, an extremely high base 145 Special Attack and Electric-, Bug-, and Grass-type coverage means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt. Despite only having base 43 Speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, including some base 50s such as Diancie as well as Vaporeon with Speed investment if needed. This low Speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get teammates in without them taking damage. However, while its Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, so it is easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch as well as easily hit for heavy damage from Rock- and Fire-type attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium Z / Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, dealing good damage on neutral targets and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium Z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful Savage Spin-Out, even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox. Volt Switch has reasonable power and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in safely when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main Electric-type STAB move. Energy Ball hits most Pokemon for heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock and being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix. Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock and chip damage from enemy attacks.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. The given Speed EVs let Vikavolt outrun maximum Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-turn and Sceptile's Giga Drain with greater ease. Buginium Z is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful Z-Move able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as to minimize damage taken from Knock Off. If not using a Z-Move, Leftovers can be used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock and give Vikavolt significantly increased longevity.

Usage Tips
========

Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as possible, as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team. Aim to wallbreak with Vikavolt early-game to open up holes for a teammate to clean up late-game. Savage Spin-Out can be used to reduce the burden of prediction, as its sheer power means that most possible switch-ins will take significant damage from it. Alternatively, it should be used to break an important target, as its increased damage can help secure KOs against Pokemon such as Delphox and Cryogonal. Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a Pokemon without having said Pokemon take any damage. Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too much, as being at high HP means that it has the opportunity to switch into and use Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.


Team Options
========

Teammates with Volt Switch, Parting Shot, or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong Pokemon. Passimian is a notable partner, as Vikavolt can easily force out Slowbro that tries to come in against Passimian's U-turn. Entry hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often. Fire-resistant Pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire-types that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good option, as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's checks. Pokemon that appreciate Steel-types such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened, such as Comfey and Klinklang, can make good partners, benefiting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking.


[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========


Bug Buzz is a very strong STAB move, dealing good damage on neutral targets and having usable neutral coverage. Its coverage hits many Electric-resistant Pokemon for heavy damage, 2HKOing specially defensive Druddigon and specially defensive Vileplume while OHKOing Pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk. Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino while providing better neutral coverage than Bug Buzz once enemy Ground-types are eliminated. Volt Switch has reasonable power and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in. It can also force the opponent into a losing situation, punishing them for switching out or staying in. Energy Ball hits most Electric-immune foes for heavy damage, 2HKOing Steelix and OHKOing other Ground-types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature with Choice Specs maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. 152 Speed EVs let Vikavolt outspeed maximum Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk.

Usage Tips
========


Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use early-game, as it has good neutral coverage with no foes immune to it and hits almost anything that doesn't resist it for heavy damage. Energy Ball should be used if you predict your opponent to bring in a Ground-type to stop Volt Switch. If the opponent does not have a Ground-type, Volt Switch can be used to pivot with complete freedom, easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery. Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be wary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low Speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back. Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-types.

Team Options
========

U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take and letting it wallbreak freely. Stealth Rock prevention and removal from Pokemon such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game. Stealth Rock support from teammates such as Rhydon and Diancie can help wear down Pokemon such as Cryogonal, letting Vikavolt wallbreak more easily. Spikes support from Garbodor can also help to wear down Steelix and Silvally-Steel while Vikavolt switches into many of the Ground-types that trouble Garbodor. Switch-ins to Fire-types that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox, and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground-types and to switch into Torterra while resisting the Fire-type attacks that threaten Vikavolt. Cleaners such as Comfey and Passimian appreciate Vikavolt's wallbreaking, with Comfey appreciating enemy Steel-types being worn down.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============


Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent cleaner against more offensive teams, but this means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other team archetypes. A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock and significant loss of power hampers its function in this role. A set of Substitute / Roost / Thunderbolt / Bug Buzz with Metronome and an EV spread of 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe with a Modest nature can be used to give Vikavolt an incredibly strong matchup against stall with its power increasing after every consecutive hit, but this sacrifices any coverage to meaningfully damage enemy Rock-types such as Diancie and Rhydon, as well as utility in Volt Switch, with the increased speed letting Vikavolt use substitute to block Vaporeon's Toxic.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph, and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Steel-types**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers, blocking Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz. Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but it can use Toxic against it while being immune to Vikavolt's Electric-type STAB moves.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Diancie can take Energy Ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO it back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz. Specially defensive walls such as Cryogonal, Mega Audino, and Type: Null can generally take at least two hits from Vikavolt while threatening to status it with Toxic or wear it down in return.

**Fire-type**: Fire-types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz and threaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but both still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[quziel, 297859] ]
- Quality checked by: [[banks, 379208] , [Rabia, 336073] , [Eternally, 295647]]
- Grammar checked by: [[martha, 384270], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

 

[banks]

View attachment 149118
[OVERVIEW]

• Bug / Electric typing combined with Vikavolt's ability Levitate means that it can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily.
• Extremely high base 145 Special Attack and good coverage in Bug Buzz, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt and Energy Ball means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt.
• While slow, having only 43 base speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, being able to outrun base 50s such as Diancie, as well as enemy Vaporeon with speed investment if needed. This slow speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get in teammates without them taking damage.
• While Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, leaving it easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch, as well as being easily hit for heavy damage from Rock and Fire attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot Buzz
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium-Z / Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving good damage on neutral targets, and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium-z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful nuke, even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox.
• Volt Switch has reasonable power, and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move.
• Energy Ball hits most electric resists for very heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock, as well as being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix.
• Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock, and chip from enemy attacks.

Set Details
========

• Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power.
• 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume.
• The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn with greater ease.
• Buginium-Z is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful nuke able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as minimizing damage taken from enemy Knock Offs.
• Leftovers is used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock, and can give Vikavolt significantly increased survivability.

Usage Tips
========

• Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as powerful, as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against an Enemy Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team.
• Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a friendly pokemon without having said pokemon take any damage.
• It is often helpful to use Vikavolt to wallbreak in the early game, in order to open up holes for a teammate to clean or sweep in the late game.
• Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too low, as being at healthy HP means that Vikavolt has the opportunity to switch into, and then Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.

Team Options
========

• Friendly teammates with Volt Switch or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong pokemon.
• Hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often.
• Fire resistant pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire types that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good teammate, as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's enemies.
• Pokemon that appreciate Bug resistant foes such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened such as Comfey and Klinklang can make good partners, benefitting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking.

[SET]
name: Bespectacled Buzz
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving good damage on neutral targets, and having usable neutral coverage. Its coverage hits many Electric-Resists for very heavy damage, 2HKOing Specially Defensive Druddigon and Specially Defensive Vileplume, while OHKOing pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk.
• Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino.
• Volt Switch has reasonable power, and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move.
• Energy Ball hits most electric resists for very heavy damage, OHKOing ground types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad, while 2HKOing Steelix.

Set Details
========

• Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power.
• 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume.
• The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn with greater ease.
• Choice Specs is used to maximize Vikavolt's power, at the cost of locking it into a move.

Usage Tips
========

• Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use in the early game, and should be used to force in, and weaken pokemon such as Rhydon and Steelix, which often come in trying to stop a Volt Switch.
• If the opponent does not have a ground type, Volt Switch can be used with complete freedom, and can be used to easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery.
• Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam, or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be weary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back.
• Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-Types.

Team Options
========

• Friendly U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and Pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take, and letting it wallbreak freely.
• Stealth Rock removal such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game.
• Switch ins to the Fire types that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground Types, and Vikavolt's ability to switch into enemy Torterra, while resisting the Fire type attacks that threaten Vikavolt.

[SET]
name: Metronome Buzz
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Roost
item: Metronome
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's safest attack to use, as it has no immunities, and hits most of the tier for reasonable damage.
• Thunderbolt combines with Bug Buzz, hitting Bug-resists such as Golbat and Braviary for very heavy damage.
• Substitute is used to block status, and buy Vikavolt more time to power up its attacks with Metronome.
• Roost is used to heal Vikavolt from any damage it may have taken, from Substitute, Stealth Rock, or enemy Attacks.

Set Details
========

• Metronome provides Vikavolt with an increasing power boost every time it repeats an attack, letting it easily break apart passive or defensive teams if given enough time to boost its power. At max power it is strong enough to 2HKO enemy Audino-Mega with Thunderbolt.
• Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature is used to maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power.
• 188 Speed EVs are used to outrun, and potentially substitute up against enemy Vaporeon, as well as everything slower, such as base 50s, and Torterra.
• The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk.

Usage Tips
========

• Aim to use substitute if the enemy is expected to use a status move such as Toxic against Vikavolt, or if the opponent cannot break Vikavolt's substitute, such as an enemy Steelix using Heavy Slam.
• Thanks to metronome, it is helpful to simply use the same attack again and again, even if resisted, as an attack such as Bug Buzz can 2HKO a foe such as Garbodor if given enough time.
• When choosing which attack to use, focus on both the pokemon in currently, and which move will be more useful long term against the enemy team.
• If the opponent is not using a defensive team, this set can be played as a pivot, and should just use attacks to hit the current enemy hardest.

Team Options
========

• Answers to enemy Rock types such as Dhelmise, Sceptile, and Assault Vest Slowbro make good teammates, being able to switch into, and force out Diancie and Rhydon.
• Pokemon that appreciate Vikavolt's wallbreaking such as Comfey, Heliolisk and Aerodactyl make good partners, being able to clean up an enemy team after Vikavolt breaks it.
• Answers to enemy Fire types such as Assault Vest Slowking and Diancie are good partners, being able to switch into the Fire Types that force Vikavolt out.
• mention that most mons pass and roar u-turn out against, vika can take advantage of them, like slowbro and rhydon

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent win condition against more offensive teams, but means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost, or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other teamstyles.
• A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock hampers its function in this role, and it gives up a lot of power to do so.
• metronome here, stall matchup etc
• Mud Shot is Vikavolt's strongest attack against Togedemaru, as well as hitting Steelix harder than any of its other attacks, but forces Vikavolt to give up Energy Ball, leaving it significantly worse off against Rhydon and Diancie.
• Flash Cannon can be used to OHKO Diancie, but doesn't hit many other targets for significant damage, and leaves Vikavolt more easily walled. bad

Checks and Counters
===================

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk, as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it, as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Fire Types**: Fire Types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, and theaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz.

**Diancie**: Diancie can take an energy ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO Vikavolt back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz.

**Steel-Types**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, blocks Vikavolt's Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz, and is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers. Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but can use Toxic against it, and does not take extremely heavy damage in return.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[, ]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

great work, 1/3

 

[quziel]

Implemented, thanks for the check

 

[Rabia]

View attachment 149118
[OVERVIEW]

• Bug / Electric typing combined with Vikavolt's ability Levitate means that it can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily. imo include Sceptile here too, since outside of bulky Poison-types, ya don't see too many solid Sceptile switch-ins
• Extremely high base 145 Special Attack and good coverage in Bug Buzz, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt and Energy Ball means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt. idt it's too necessary to mention both Electric moves. you could also consider demonstrating how stupidly hard it is to switch into specs vika (cryo is 2 shot lol)
• While slow, having only 43 base speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, being able to outrun base 50s such as Diancie, as well as enemy Vaporeon with speed investment if needed. This slow speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get in teammates without them taking damage.
• While Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, leaving it easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch, as well as being easily hit for heavy damage from Rock and Fire attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot Buzz
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium-Z / Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving good damage on neutral targets, and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium-z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful nuke, even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox.
• Volt Switch has reasonable power, and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move.
• Energy Ball hits most electric resists for very heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock, as well as being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix.
• Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock, and chip from enemy attacks.

Set Details
========

• Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power.
• 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume.
• The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn with greater ease. imo there are better examples than U-turn from Passimian
• Buginium-Z is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful nuke able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as minimizing damage taken from enemy Knock Offs.
• Leftovers is used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock, and can give Vikavolt significantly increased survivability.

Usage Tips
========

• Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as powerful, as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against an Enemy Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team.
• Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a friendly pokemon without having said pokemon take any damage.
• It is often helpful to use Vikavolt to wallbreak in the early game, in order to open up holes for a teammate to clean or sweep in the late game. tbh this sorta is just continuing the first bullet.
• Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too low, as being at healthy HP means that Vikavolt has the opportunity to switch into, and then Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.
• something about targets for Bug Z/when to use it

Team Options
========

• Friendly teammates with Volt Switch or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong pokemon. Passimian is a notable partner, as Vikavolt can easily force out any Slowbros that come in against Passimian's U-turn.
• Hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often.
• Fire resistant pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire types that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good teammate, as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's enemies.
• Pokemon that appreciate Bug resistant foes such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened such as Comfey and Klinklang can make good partners, benefitting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking. the info the bullet conveys is generally fine, but I'd reword it to talk about Steel-types getting broken, since Comfey doesn't care if Diancie is weakened (another Bug-resistant lad)

[SET]
name: Bespectacled Buzz
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving good damage on neutral targets, and having usable neutral coverage. Its coverage hits many Electric-Resists for very heavy damage, 2HKOing Specially Defensive Druddigon and Specially Defensive Vileplume, while OHKOing pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk. thunderbolt is just as strong as bug buzz tho
• Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino.
• Volt Switch has reasonable power, and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move. something about it taking advantage of all the panic switches it forces too would work
• Energy Ball hits most electric resists for very heavy damage, OHKOing ground types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad, while 2HKOing Steelix. put the steelix mention first; i feel it's the most relevant eball target given it resists buzz and is immune to tbolt/vswitch

Set Details
========

• Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power.
• 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume.
• The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn with greater ease.
• Choice Specs is used to maximize Vikavolt's power, at the cost of locking it into a move. just move this bit alongside the mention of the spatk evs

Usage Tips
========

• Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use in the early game, and should be used to force in, and weaken pokemon such as Rhydon and Steelix, which often come in trying to stop a Volt Switch. Bug Buzz doesn't really force in Electric-immune Pokemon tho. I'd also prefer you talking about predicting these switch-ins with Energy Ball, and talk about how Bug Buzz is a safe move to use early-game that bops blanket special walls that don't resist it.
• If the opponent does not have a ground type, Volt Switch can be used with complete freedom, and can be used to easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery.
• Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam, or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be weary wary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back.
• Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-Types.

Team Options
========

• Friendly U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and Pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take, and letting it wallbreak freely.
• Stealth Rock prevention and removal such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game.
• entry hazards so that Vikavolt has an even easier time wallbreaking (also let Vikavolt click Bug Buzz with even less issue, since stuff like Steelix and Steelvally get worn down super easily by Spikes)
• Switch ins to the Fire types that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground Types, and Vikavolt's ability to switch into enemy Torterra, while resisting the Fire type attacks that threaten Vikavolt.
• late-game cleaners that appreciate Vikavolt wallbreaking (hint: Comfey)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent win condition against more offensive teams, but means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost, or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other teamstyles.
• A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock hampers its function in this role, and it gives up a lot of power to do so.
• A set of Substitute / Roost / Thunderbolt / Bug Buzz with Metronome and an ev spread of 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe with a Modest nature can be used to give Vikavolt an incredibly strong matchup against stall, with its power increasing after every hit, but sacrifices any coverage to meaningfully damage enemy Rock Types such as Diancie and Rhydon, as well as the utility of Volt Switch.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk, as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it, as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Fire Types**: Fire Types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, and theaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz. make this 5th

**Diancie**: Diancie can take an energy ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO Vikavolt back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz. change this bullet to specially defensive Pokemon imo and include stuff like cryo, miltank, maudino, and whatever else comes to mind. also make this the 4th bullet

**Steel-Types**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, blocks Vikavolt's Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz, and is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers. Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but can use Toxic against it, and does not take extremely heavy damage in return eh specs vika sorta mauls lix. also this should probably be the 3rd bullet


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- Written by: [[quziel, 297859] ]
- Quality checked by: [[banks, 379208] , [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

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[Astra]

poor guy got boned with his speed
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[OVERVIEW]

Bug / Electric typing combined with Vikavolt's the ability Levitate means that it Vikavolt (swapping these helps with more clarity) can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily, as well as taking little from NU's Grass-Type Grass-type wallbreakers such as Sceptile. Extremely high base 145 Special Attack and Electric / Bug / Grass Electric-, Bug-, and Grass-type coverage means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt. Despite being slow, (RC) having only having 43 base speed Speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, being able to outrun base 50s such as Diancie, (RC) as well as Vaporeon with speed Speed investment if needed. This slow speed Speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get in teammates in without them taking damage. While Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, leaving so it is easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch, (RC) as well as being easily hit for heavy damage from Rock- (add hyphen) and Fire-type attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium-Z / Leftovers (remove hyphen in buginium z)
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving dealing good damage on neutral targets, (RC) and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium-z Buginum Z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful nuke Savage Spin-Out (nuke is too casual), even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox. Volt Switch has reasonable power, (RC) and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in safely (optional, clarity since it's a slow pivot) when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric Electric STAB move. Energy Ball hits most electric Electric-type resists for very (optional, too much hyping up the move tbh) heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock, as well as and being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix. Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock, (RC) and chip from enemy attacks.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. (fluff since common knowledge, probably double check with qc on this) 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn or U-turn and Sceptile's Giga Drain with greater ease. Buginium-Z (remove hyphen) is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful nuke Z-Move (see above) able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as minimizing to minimize damage taken from Knock Offs. If not using a Z-Move, (AC) Leftovers can be used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock, (RC) and gives Vikavolt significantly increased survivability.

Usage Tips
========

Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as powerful, as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against an Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team. In the early game, aim Aim to wallbreak with Vikavolt early-game, (RC) aiming to open up holes for a teammate to clean up in the late-game (add hyphen). Buginium-Z (remove hyphen) can be used to reduce the burden of prediction, as its sheer power means that most possible switch ins in switch-ins will take significant damage from its Z-Move. Alternatively, it should be used to break a priority target, as its increased damage can help secure KOs against pokemon Pokemon such as Delphox and Cryogonal. Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a friendly pokemon Pokemon without having said pokemon Pokemon take any damage. Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too low much, as being at healthy HP means that Vikavolt it has the opportunity to switch into, (RC) and then Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.


Team Options
========

Friendly teammates Teammates (of course you're own mons are friendly!!!) with Volt Switch or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong pokemon Pokemon. (don't know what the ending means, might wanna add clarity) Passimian is a notable partner, as Vikavolt can easily force out any Slowbros that tries to come in against Passimian's U-turn. Hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often. Fire resistant pokemon Pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire-types (add hyphen) that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good teammate, as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's enemies checks (or counters or whatever applies here, i just assumed checks). Pokemon that appreciate Steel-Types Steel-types such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened such as Comfey and Klinklang can make good partners, benefitting benefiting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking.


[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========


Bug Buzz is a very strong STAB move, giving dealing good damage on neutral targets, (RC) and having usable neutral coverage. (kinda repetitive from the first moves section, perhaps mix it up a bit? up to you) Its coverage hits many Electric-Resists resists for very heavy damage ("very" just sounds odd when you then mentioned how it only 2hkoes something), 2HKOing Specially Defensive specially defensive Druddigon and Specially Defensive specially defensive Vileplume, (RC) while OHKOing pokemon Pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk. Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino, while providing better neutral coverage than bug buzz if Bug Buzz once enemy Ground-types Types are eliminated. Volt Switch has reasonable power, (RC) and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move. (thunderbolt takes the cake there) Volt Switch can also force the opponent into a losing situation, punishing them for switching out and or staying in. Energy Ball hits most electric Electric resists for very heavy damage (again i think you're kinda overhyping these moves with "very"), 2HKOing Steelix and OHKOing other ground Ground-types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack and a Modest nature with Choice Specs maximizes Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. (again kinda fluff but just ask qc to double check) 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, outspeed max Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn U-turn with greater ease. (again, these are practically the same sentences from the set details in the first one, i'd recommend making them different just a bit so it's not repetitive)

Usage Tips
========


Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use in the early game early-game, as it has no without any pokemon immune to it and has good neutral coverage, (RC) and hits almost anything that doesn't resist it for very heavy damage. Energy Ball should be used if you predict the enemy your opponent to bring in a Ground-Type Ground-type to stop Volt Switch. If the opponent does not have a ground Ground-type, Volt Switch can be used to pivot with complete freedom, and can be used to easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery. Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam, (RC) or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be wary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low speed Speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back. Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-Types Ground-types.

Team Options
========



Friendly U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and Pivot pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take, (RC) and letting it wallbreak freely. Stealth Rock prevention and removal such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game. Stealth Rock support from teammates such as Rhydon and Diancie can help wear down pokemon Pokemon such as Cryogonal, letting Vikavolt wallbreak more easily. Spikes support from Garbodor can also help to wear down Steelix and Silvally-Steel, while Vikavolt switches into many of the Ground-Types Ground-types that trouble Garbodor. Switch-ins (add hyphen) to the Fire-types (add hyphen) that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox, (AC) and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground Types, and Vikavolt's ability Ground-types and to switch into enemy Torterra, (RC) while resisting the Fire-type (add hyphen) attacks that threaten Vikavolt. Cleaners such as Comfey and Passimian appreciate Vikavolt's wallbreaking, with Comfey appreciating enemy Steel-Types Steel-types being worn down.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============


Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent win condition against more offensive teams, but this means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost, (RC) or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other teamstyles archetypes. A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock significant loss of power hampers its function in this role, and it gives up a lot of power to do so. (optional, allows the sentence to flow better without too many commas) A set of Substitute / Roost / Thunderbolt / Bug Buzz with Metronome and an ev EV spread of 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe with a Modest nature can be used to give Vikavolt an incredibly strong matchup against stall, (RC) with its power increasing after every consecutive hit, but this sacrifices any coverage to meaningfully damage enemy Rock Types Rock-types such as Diancie and Rhydon, as well as the utility of in Volt Switch.
Checks and Counters
===================

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk, (RC) as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph, (AC) and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it, (RC) as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Steel-typesTypes**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers, (AC) blocking blocks Vikavolt's Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz, and is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers. (switched the order to allow the sentence to flow better) Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but it can use Toxic against it, (RC) while being immune to Vikavolt's Electric STAB moves.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Diancie can take an energy ball Energy Ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO Vikavolt it back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz. Specially Defensive defensive walls such as Cryogonal, Mega Audino-Mega, and Type-Null can generally take at least two hits from Vikavolt while threatening to status it with Toxic it, (RC) or wear it down in return.

**Fire-type Types**: Fire-types Types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, (RC) and threaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but both still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[quziel, 297859] ]
- Quality checked by: [[banks, 379208] , [Rabia, 336073] , [Eternally, 295647]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[autumn]

capitalise the p in Pokemon :(

stamping the above add remove comments
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[OVERVIEW]

A Bug / Electric typing combined with Vikavolt's the ability Levitate means that it Vikavolt (swapping these helps with more clarity) (not really needed but you can if you want) can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily, as well as taking little from NU's Grass-Type Grass-type wallbreakers such as Sceptile. Extremely high base 145 Special Attack and Electric / Bug / Grass Electric-, Bug-, and Grass-type coverage means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt. Despite being slow, (RC) having only having 43 base 43 speed Speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, being able to outrun some (or change wording in any way bc rn you're saying vika has 43 speed but it can outpace 50s which is kinda a jump in logic for new players) base 50s such as Diancie, (RC) as well as Vaporeon with speed Speed investment if needed. This slow speed Speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get in teammates in without them taking damage. While its Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, leaving so it is easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch, (RC) as well as being easily hit for heavy damage from Rock- (add hyphen) and Fire-type attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium-Z / Leftovers (remove hyphen in buginium z)
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, giving dealing good damage on neutral targets, (RC) and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium-z Buginium Z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful nuke Savage Spin-Out (nuke is too casual), even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox. Volt Switch has reasonable power, (RC) and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in safely (optional, clarity since it's a slow pivot) (optional; only add if meta accurate) when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric Electric-type STAB move. Energy Ball hits most electric Electric-type resists Electric-immune (your 2 examples aren't resists. if you wanna give a resist as well, say Electric-resistant and -immune) for very (optional, too much hyping up the move tbh) (again optional if meta relevant) heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock, as well as and being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix. Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock, (RC) and chip damage from enemy attacks.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature maximizes maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. (fluff since common knowledge, probably double check with qc on this) (nu doesn't do this) 152 Speed EVs lets let Vikavolt outrun maximum speed Abomasnow-Mega, Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. (see comment in overview) The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn or U-turn and Sceptile's Giga Drain with greater ease. Buginium-Z (remove hyphen) is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful nuke Z-Move (see above) able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as minimizing to minimize (not really needed - you can keep original and change as well as to and and remove comma instead tbh) damage taken from Knock Offs. If not using a Z-Move, (AC) Leftovers can be used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock, (RC) and give Vikavolt significantly increased survivability.

Usage Tips
========

Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as powerful possible (?), as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against an Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team. In the early game, aim Aim to wallbreak with Vikavolt early-game, (RC) aiming to open up holes for a teammate to clean up in the late-game (add hyphen). Buginium-Z (remove hyphen) can be used to reduce the burden of prediction, as its sheer power means that most possible switch ins in switch-ins will take significant damage from its Z-Move. Alternatively, it should be used to break a priority an important (kinda implies prio user) target, as its increased damage can help secure KOs against pokemon Pokemon such as Delphox and Cryogonal. Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a friendly pokemon Pokemon (ye friendly pokemon is weird but if you wanna make it clear its one of yours you can use teammate) without having said pokemon Pokemon take any damage. Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too low much, as being at healthy high HP means that Vikavolt it has the opportunity to switch into, (RC) and then use Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.


Team Options
========

Friendly teammates Teammates (of course you're own mons are friendly!!!) with Volt Switch or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel (maybe give a volt example first. also is silvally not parting shot and not voltturn?) can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong pokemon Pokemon. (don't know what the ending means, might wanna add clarity) Passimian is a notable partner, as Vikavolt can easily force out any Slowbros that tries to come in against Passimian's U-turn. Entry hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often. Fire-(AH)resistant pokemon Pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire-types (add hyphen) that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good teammate, as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's enemies checks (or counters or whatever applies here, i just assumed checks). Pokemon that appreciate Steel-Types Steel-types such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened, (AC) such as Comfey and Klinklang, (AC) can make good partners, benefitting benefiting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking.


[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========


Bug Buzz is a very strong STAB move, giving dealing good damage on neutral targets, (RC) and having usable neutral coverage. (kinda repetitive from the first moves section, perhaps mix it up a bit? up to you) Its coverage hits many Electric-Resists resists Electric-resistant Pokemon for very heavy damage ("very" just sounds odd when you then mentioned how it only 2hkoes something), 2HKOing Specially Defensive specially defensive Druddigon and Specially Defensive specially defensive Vileplume, (RC) while OHKOing pokemon Pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk. Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino, (RC comma before while if it means whereas) while providing better neutral coverage than bug buzz if Bug Buzz once enemy Ground-types Types are eliminated. Volt Switch has reasonable power, (RC) and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main electric STAB move. (thunderbolt takes the cake there) (if thats true remove if it is volt then don't) Volt Switch can also force the opponent into a losing situation, punishing them for switching out and or staying in. Energy Ball hits most electric Electric resists Electric-immune foes (same deal as before immune =/= resist) for very heavy damage (again i think you're kinda overhyping these moves with "very"), 2HKOing Steelix and OHKOing other ground Ground-types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad.

Set Details
========

Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature with Choice Specs maximizes maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. (again kinda fluff but just ask qc to double check) (not in nu) 152 Speed EVs lets Vikavolt outrun max speed Abomasnow-Mega, outspeed maximum Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. (same comment as before is it all 50s?) The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-Turn U-turn with greater ease. (again, these are practically the same sentences from the set details in the first one, i'd recommend making them different just a bit so it's not repetitive)

Usage Tips
========


Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use in the early game early-game, as it has no without any pokemon immune to it and has good neutral coverage with no foes immune to it (your change is fair but removes content so i added it back), (RC) and hits almost anything that doesn't resist it for very heavy damage. Energy Ball should be used if you predict the enemy your opponent to bring in a Ground-Type Ground-type to stop Volt Switch. (but you didnt mention using volt yet so potentially move this after for flow) If the opponent does not have a ground Ground-type, Volt Switch can be used to pivot with complete freedom, and can be used to easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery. Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam, (RC) or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be wary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low speed Speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back. Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-Types Ground-types.

Team Options
========

Friendly U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and Pivot pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take, (RC) and letting it wallbreak freely. Stealth Rock prevention and removal such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game. Stealth Rock support from teammates such as Rhydon and Diancie can help wear down pokemon Pokemon such as Cryogonal, letting Vikavolt wallbreak more easily. Spikes support from Garbodor can also help to wear down Steelix and Silvally-Steel, (RC) while Vikavolt switches into many of the Ground-Types Ground-types that trouble Garbodor. Switch-ins (add hyphen) to the Fire-types (add hyphen) that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox, (AC) and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground Types, and Vikavolt's ability Ground-types and to switch into enemy Torterra, (RC) while resisting the Fire-type (add hyphen) attacks that threaten Vikavolt. Cleaners such as Comfey and Passimian appreciate Vikavolt's wallbreaking, with Comfey appreciating enemy Steel-Types Steel-types being worn down.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============


Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent win condition against more offensive teams, but this means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost, (RC) or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other teamstyles archetypes. A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock and (i assume amcheck wanted this) significant loss of power hampers its function in this role, and it gives up a lot of power to do so. (optional, allows the sentence to flow better without too many commas) A set of Substitute / Roost / Thunderbolt / Bug Buzz with Metronome and an ev EV spread of 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe with a Modest nature can be used to give Vikavolt an incredibly strong matchup against stall, (RC) with its power increasing after every consecutive hit, but this sacrifices any coverage to meaningfully damage enemy Rock Types Rock-types such as Diancie and Rhydon, as well as the utility of in Volt Switch. (is there a reason why more speed?)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk, (RC) as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph, (AC) and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it, (RC) as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Steel-typesTypes**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers, (AC) blocking blocks Vikavolt's Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz, and is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers. (switched the order to allow the sentence to flow better) Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but it can use Toxic against it, (RC) while being immune to Vikavolt's Electric-type STAB moves.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Diancie can take an energy ball Energy Ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO Vikavolt it back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz. Specially Defensive defensive walls such as Cryogonal, Mega Audino-Mega, and Type-Null Type: Null can generally take at least two hits from Vikavolt while threatening to status it with Toxic it, (RC) or wear it down in return.

**Fire-type Types**: Fire-types Types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, (RC) and threaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but both still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[quziel, 297859] ]
- Quality checked by: [[banks, 379208] , [Rabia, 336073] , [Eternally, 295647]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[quziel]

Implemented

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
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[OVERVIEW]

A Bug / Electric typing combined with the ability Levitate means that Vikavolt can come in against many NU staples such as Steelix and Passimian easily, as well as taking little from NU's Grass-type wallbreakers such as Sceptile. Furthermore, an extremely high base 145 Special Attack and Electric-, Bug-, and Grass-type coverage means that any team lacking a dedicated special wall will struggle to safely switch into Vikavolt. Despite only having base 43 Speed, Vikavolt is still fast enough to outspeed many of NU's walls, being able to outrun including some base 50s such as Diancie as well as Vaporeon with Speed investment if needed. This low Speed also gives Vikavolt a slow Volt Switch, which can help to get teammates in without them taking damage. However, while its Bug / Electric typing is very unique defensively, it leaves Vikavolt with a weakness to Stealth Rock, so it is easily worn down from repeatedly using Volt Switch as well as easily hit for heavy damage from Rock- and Fire-type attacks.

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Roost
item: Buginium Z / Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Bug Buzz is Vikavolt's most powerful move, dealing good damage on neutral targets and having usable neutral coverage. This can also be boosted by Buginium Z to provide Vikavolt with an incredibly powerful Savage Spin-Out, even able to OHKO neutral targets such as Delphox. Volt Switch has reasonable power and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in safely when used, as well as being Vikavolt's main Electric-type STAB move. Energy Ball hits most Pokemon for heavy damage, OHKOing Rhydon after Stealth Rock and being Vikavolt's most powerful move against Steelix. Roost is used to heal Vikavolt up, helping to mitigate damage taken from Stealth Rock and chip damage from enemy attacks.

Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. The given Speed EVs let Vikavolt outrun maximum Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk, letting it take attacks such as Passimian's U-turn and Sceptile's Giga Drain with greater ease. Buginium Z is used to power up Vikavolt's Bug Buzz, giving it an incredibly powerful Z-Move able to hit almost all of NU for heavy damage, as well as to minimize damage taken from Knock Off. If not using a Z-Move, Leftovers can be used to reduce chip damage from Stealth Rock and give Vikavolt significantly increased survivability longevity.

Usage Tips
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Vikavolt should use its resistances and typing to get in as often as possible, as its power means that if it is able to safely get in, for example, against Steelix or Seismitoad, it is often able to deal heavy damage to the enemy team. Aim to wallbreak with Vikavolt early-game to open up holes for a teammate to clean up late-game. Buginium Z Savage Spin-Out can be used to reduce the burden of prediction, as its sheer power means that most possible switch-ins will take significant damage from its Z-Move it. Alternatively, it should be used to break an important target, as its increased damage can help secure KOs against Pokemon such as Delphox and Cryogonal. Volt Switch can be used against faster foes to safely get in a Pokemon without having said Pokemon take any damage. Do not let Vikavolt get worn down too much, as being at high HP means that it has the opportunity to switch into and use Roost against targets such as Vileplume and Steelix.


Team Options
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Teammates with Volt Switch, Parting Shot, (AC) or U-turn such as Passimian and Silvally-Steel can help to force the opponent onto a bad foot, forever being in against the wrong Pokemon. Passimian is a notable partner, as Vikavolt can easily force out Slowbro that tries to come in against Passimian's U-turn. Entry hazard control can be provided by teammates such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Dhelmise, as removing Stealth Rock means that Vikavolt can pivot significantly more often. Fire-resistant Pokemon such as Incineroar, Rhydon, Blastoise, and Diancie make good teammates, taking on the Fire-types that threaten to KO Vikavolt. Rhydon is an especially good teammate option, (repetition) as it also switches into Diancie, one of Vikavolt's checks. Pokemon that appreciate Steel-types such as Steelix and Silvally-Steel being weakened, such as Comfey and Klinklang, can make good partners, benefiting heavily from Vikavolt's wallbreaking.


[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Bug Buzz
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Energy Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Bug Buzz is a very strong STAB move, dealing good damage on neutral targets and having usable neutral coverage. Its coverage hits many Electric-resistant Pokemon for heavy damage, 2HKOing specially defensive Druddigon and specially defensive Vileplume while OHKOing Pokemon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Heliolisk. Thunderbolt offers good coverage when combined with Bug Buzz, 2HKOing Silvally-Steel and Audino while providing better neutral coverage than Bug Buzz once enemy Ground-types are eliminated. Volt Switch has reasonable power and lets Vikavolt bring its teammates in. (AP) when used Volt Switch It can also force the opponent into a losing situation, punishing them for switching out or staying in. Energy Ball hits most Electric-immune foes for heavy damage, 2HKOing Steelix and OHKOing other Ground-types such as Rhydon and Seismitoad.

Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack EVs and a Modest nature with Choice Specs maximize Vikavolt's wallbreaking power. 152 Speed EVs lets let Vikavolt outspeed maximum Speed Mega Abomasnow and anything slower than that, including base 50s such as Diancie and Vileplume. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to maximize Vikavolt's bulk.

Usage Tips
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Bug Buzz is a very safe move to use early-game, as it has good neutral coverage with no foes immune to it and hits almost anything that doesn't resist it for heavy damage. Energy Ball should be used if you predict your opponent to bring in a Ground-type to stop Volt Switch. If the opponent does not have a Ground-type, Volt Switch can be used to pivot with complete freedom, easily weaken the opposing team, and minimize chances for recovery. Vikavolt should be brought in against weak attacks such as Steelix's Heavy Slam or resisted hits such as Vileplume's Giga Drain. However, be wary of letting it get worn down too much, as its low Speed means it often has to take a hit before hitting the enemy back. Be careful when using Volt Switch or Thunderbolt, as this set has to predict when to use them in order to not lose momentum against enemy Ground-types.

Team Options
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U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Silvally-Steel and pivot Incineroar can be used to help get Vikavolt in safely, minimizing the damage it needs to take and letting it wallbreak freely. Stealth Rock prevention and removal from Pokemon such as Xatu, Silvally-Steel, and Rotom helps Vikavolt preserve its HP, letting it survive longer in a game. Stealth Rock support from teammates such as Rhydon and Diancie can help wear down Pokemon such as Cryogonal, letting Vikavolt wallbreak more easily. Spikes support from Garbodor can also help to wear down Steelix and Silvally-Steel while Vikavolt switches into many of the Ground-types that trouble Garbodor. Switch-ins to Fire-types that threaten Vikavolt such as Vaporeon, Delphox, and Diancie can make excellent partners. Diancie is worth a special mention, appreciating Vikavolt's ability to wear down enemy Ground-types and to switch into Torterra while resisting the Fire-type attacks that threaten Vikavolt. Cleaners such as Comfey and Passimian appreciate Vikavolt's wallbreaking, with Comfey appreciating enemy Steel-types being worn down.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Agility can be used to let Vikavolt function as a potent win condition cleaner against more offensive teams, but this means it is forced to give up either valuable recovery in Roost or coverage in Energy Ball, making it significantly worse off against other team archetypes. A physically defensive EV spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 Spe with a Bold nature can be used to let Vikavolt function as a useful defensive wall, taking on enemy Passimian easily, but its weakness to Stealth Rock and significant loss of power hampers its function in this role. A set of Substitute / Roost / Thunderbolt / Bug Buzz with Metronome and an EV spread of 68 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe with a Modest nature can be used to give Vikavolt an incredibly strong matchup against stall with its power increasing after every consecutive hit, but this sacrifices any coverage to meaningfully damage enemy Rock-types such as Diancie and Rhydon, as well as utility in Volt Switch, with the increased speed letting Vikavolt use substitute to block Vaporeon's Toxic.

Checks and Counters
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**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock heavily limits Vikavolt's bulk as well as its ability to pivot using Volt Switch, leaving it unable to safely switch into attacks such as Vaporeon's Scald.

**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Aerodactyl, Sigilyph, and Vanilluxe can easily force Vikavolt out, threatening to OHKO it or deal heavy damage to it as well as easily revenge killing it.

**Steel-types**: Togedemaru, while uncommon, is one of Vikavolt's hardest answers, blocking Volt Switch while resisting Bug Buzz. Steelix cannot directly damage Vikavolt much, but it can use Toxic against it while being immune to Vikavolt's Electric-type STAB moves.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Diancie can take Energy Ball, even from Choice Specs Vikavolt, and OHKO it back with Power Gem, as well as taking little from Bug Buzz. Specially defensive walls such as Cryogonal, Mega Audino, and Type: Null can generally take at least two hits from Vikavolt while threatening to status it with Toxic or wear it down in return.

**Fire-type**: Fire-types such as Magmortar resist Vikavolt's Bug Buzz and threaten to easily OHKO it with Fire Blast. Delphox and Incineroar may not resist Bug Buzz, but both still threaten it with Flamethrower and Flare Blitz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[quziel, 297859] ]
- Quality checked by: [[banks, 379208] , [Rabia, 336073] , [Eternally, 295647]]
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