[SET]
name: Belly Drum Sweeper
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Acrobatics
move 3: Bullet Punch
move 4: Drain Punch / Knock Off
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Cawmodore is a very simple Pokemon with a very simple strategy: set up with Belly Drum and sweep. Its high Speed tier, access to priority, and huge Attack stat after a Belly Drum mean that a +6 Cawmodore acts as an amazing late-game sweeper with very few checks and basically no counters. All of the above characteristics make it a staple on CAP hyper-offense teams. Drain Punch is the preferred coverage option, as it allows Cawmodore to beat Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Heatran and increases its overall longevity. However, Knock Off is an option that allows Cawmodore to beat some of its otherwise checks like Rotom-W and Aegislash with Shadow Ball. 4 EVs in HP allow Cawmodore to activate Sitrus Berry after a Belly Drum.
Cawmodore heavily dislikes taking damage on the switch and wants to be as healthy as possible before using Belly Drum, so Pokemon that can set dual screens for it and pivot out like Tapu Koko, Regieleki, and Dragapult are all good teammates. Taunt Tapu Koko's ability to deny entry hazards is very much appreciated, as Cawmodore should ideally be at full health before setting up. Furthermore, Taunt Tapu Koko can also shut down and beat some of the major Defoggers in the metagame like Moltres and Hydreigon, while Explosion from Regieleki can prevent the foe from removing entry hazards. Astrolotl's ability to weaken Cawmodore's checks with Spikes is also very valuable, as it makes Cawmodore's role as a cleaner much easier. Setup sweepers like Dragapult, Magearna, and Rillaboom are all solid teammates for the Cawmodore on hyper offense teams, as they can punch holes in opposing walls and make it easier for it to clean late-game and vice versa.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Offensive Threats**: Pokemon like Dragapult and Choice Scarf Victini are faster than Cawmodore, can take a Bullet Punch at full health, and can OHKO back with Fire Blast and V-create, respectively.
**Bulky Electric-Types**: Cyclohm and Zapdos are easily some of the best Cawmodore checks, as they can take every attack that Cawmodore can use, OHKO back with Fire Blast and Heat Wave respectively, and heal back the damage taken with their recovery moves.
**Setup Prevention**: `Faster Taunt users like Kerfluffle and Tapu Koko can prevent Cawmodore from setting up with Belly Drum, while Haze from Prankster Tomohawk can remove the boost from Belly Drum.
**Unaware Users**: Bulky Unaware users like Clefable take relatively little damage from Cawmodore's attacks and can stall it out. Thanks to Unaware, Arghonaut can survive Acrobatics from full HP, phaze Cawmodore with Circle Throw, and heal with Recover.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Zephyr2007, 455611]]
- Quality checked by: [[-Voltage-, 73006], [Rabia, 336073]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
name: Belly Drum Sweeper
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Acrobatics
move 3: Bullet Punch
move 4: Drain Punch / Knock Off
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Cawmodore is a very simple Pokemon with a very simple strategy: set up with Belly Drum and sweep. Its high Speed tier, access to priority, and huge Attack stat after a Belly Drum mean that a +6 Cawmodore acts as an amazing late-game sweeper with very few checks and basically no counters. All of the above characteristics make it a staple on CAP hyper-offense teams. Drain Punch is the preferred coverage option, as it allows Cawmodore to beat Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Heatran and increases its overall longevity. However, Knock Off is an option that allows Cawmodore to beat some of its otherwise checks like Rotom-W and Aegislash with Shadow Ball. 4 EVs in HP allow Cawmodore to activate Sitrus Berry after a Belly Drum.
Cawmodore heavily dislikes taking damage on the switch and wants to be as healthy as possible before using Belly Drum, so Pokemon that can set dual screens for it and pivot out like Tapu Koko, Regieleki, and Dragapult are all good teammates. Taunt Tapu Koko's ability to deny entry hazards is very much appreciated, as Cawmodore should ideally be at full health before setting up. Furthermore, Taunt Tapu Koko can also shut down and beat some of the major Defoggers in the metagame like Moltres and Hydreigon, while Explosion from Regieleki can prevent the foe from removing entry hazards. Astrolotl's ability to weaken Cawmodore's checks with Spikes is also very valuable, as it makes Cawmodore's role as a cleaner much easier. Setup sweepers like Dragapult, Magearna, and Rillaboom are all solid teammates for the Cawmodore on hyper offense teams, as they can punch holes in opposing walls and make it easier for it to clean late-game and vice versa.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Offensive Threats**: Pokemon like Dragapult and Choice Scarf Victini are faster than Cawmodore, can take a Bullet Punch at full health, and can OHKO back with Fire Blast and V-create, respectively.
**Bulky Electric-Types**: Cyclohm and Zapdos are easily some of the best Cawmodore checks, as they can take every attack that Cawmodore can use, OHKO back with Fire Blast and Heat Wave respectively, and heal back the damage taken with their recovery moves.
**Setup Prevention**: `Faster Taunt users like Kerfluffle and Tapu Koko can prevent Cawmodore from setting up with Belly Drum, while Haze from Prankster Tomohawk can remove the boost from Belly Drum.
**Unaware Users**: Bulky Unaware users like Clefable take relatively little damage from Cawmodore's attacks and can stall it out. Thanks to Unaware, Arghonaut can survive Acrobatics from full HP, phaze Cawmodore with Circle Throw, and heal with Recover.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Zephyr2007, 455611]]
- Quality checked by: [[-Voltage-, 73006], [Rabia, 336073]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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