QC: galbia / TONE114 / GrimoireGod
GP: The Dutch Plumberjack / Rhythms
[OVERVIEW]
Chatot sets itself apart from other offensive Pokemon in the PU tier with its access to one of the strongest moves in the game in Boomburst, which allows it to break through bulkier Pokemon. It can be threatening to slower teams with its good Special Attack and its base 91 Speed. On the downside, it is very frail and easily taken on by faster Pokemon such as Raichu, Simipour, and Ninetales if it isn't holding a Choice Scarf because of its bad Speed tier. It can also be picked off by strong priority users such as Piloswine and Pawniard and is weak to Stealth Rock, which limits the number of times it can come in to wallbreak or revenge kill.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Heat Wave / Sleep Talk
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Tangled Feet
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Boomburst allows Chatot to take on almost anything that doesn't resist it and is boosted by STAB. Heat Wave is used to take on Steel-types such as Pawniard. It is also the best option that Chatot has to take on Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL. Sleep Talk can be used to more easily take on sleep inducers such as Jumpluff. Hidden Power Fighting is also helpful for taking on Steel- and Rock-types such as Probopass and Golem. U-turn is helpful for gaining momentum against Pokemon it can't hit as hard such as Misdreavus and Dusclops; however, Chatot is limited in how many times it can use U-turn if Stealth Rock is up.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and Special Attack EVs along with a Timid nature and Choice Specs are used to hit extremely hard, OHKOing Shell Smash Carracosta after Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes, and to outspeed Pokemon such as non-Choice Scarf Mr. Mime. The remaining 4 EVs are placed into Special Defense which allows Chatot to switch into Stealth Rock four times.
Usage Tips
========
Chatot can be switched in after a KO or pivoted in by a slow Volt Switch or U-turn to give it a safe switch in without taking damage. It shouldn't be switched into attacks, even on resisted moves, because it is very frail and easily worn down. It should mainly spam Boomburst, as there are few neutral targets that can take two of them. Chatot should be used to wallbreak, allowing its teammates to sweep. If a Pokemon that Chatot can't take on well such as Misdreavus and Dusclops is on the opposing team, Chatot should use U-turn to gain momentum, although it shouldn't use U-turn too often if Stealth Rock is up on your side of the field.
Team Options
========
Probopass is a great partner for Chatot, as it can trap Steel-types such as Pawniard and opposing Probopass with Magnet Pull to allow Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. It also provides a slow Volt Switch, giving Chatot a free switch. Pursuit trappers such as Pawniard make for good partners because of their ability to take out Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus, therefore allowing Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Rapid Spinners and Defoggers such as Armaldo and Swanna are good partners because of their ability to clear away Stealth Rock, which Chatot is weak to; Rapid Spin is preferred over Defog though, because Chatot appreciates entry hazards of its own. Leavanny is a good partner for Chatot, as it can lay down Sticky Web, causing the foe's team to be slowed down, allowing Chatot to outspeed faster threats such as Ninetales and Raichu. Alternatively, Thunder Wave support from Pokemon such as Togetic and Kadabra is helpful to allow Chatot to outspeed bulkier threats, even affecting Flying-type and Levitate foes, unlike Sticky Web. Entry hazard setters such as Roselia and Dwebble are helpful to Chatot to wear down bulkier Pokemon such as Lickilicky and Grumpig; Stealth Rock allows Chatot to 2HKO both of them after they take damage. Setup sweepers such as Misdreavus and Ninetales appreciate Chatot's wallbreaking capabilities because it helps them sweep more easily.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Heat Wave / Sleep Talk
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Tangled Feet
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Boomburst allows Chatot to take on a lot of offensive Pokemon, especially with Chatot's Choice Scarf to help it outspeed them. Heat Wave is used to take on Steel-types such as Pawniard. It is also the best move that Chatot has to take on Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL. Sleep Talk can be used to more easily take on sleep inducers such as Jumpluff. Hidden Power Fighting is also helpful for taking on Steel- and Rock-types such as Probopass and Golem. U-turn is helpful for gaining momentum against Pokemon Chatot can't hit as hard, such as Misdreavus and Grumpig.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and Special Attack EVs along with a Timid nature and Choice Scarf are used to be as fast as possible so Chatot can outspeed Pokemon such as Ninetales and Zebstrika while still hitting very hard. A Modest nature can be used instead, but then Chatot won't be able to outspeed other Choice Scarf users such as Rotom-F and Mr. Mime. The remaining 4 EVs are placed into Special Defense to allow Chatot to switch into Stealth Rock four times.
Usage Tips
========
Chatot can be switched in after a KO to revenge kill the foe or be pivoted in by a slow Volt Switch or U-turn to give it a safe switch without taking damage. It shouldn't be switched into attacks, even if it resists the foe's move, as it is very frail and can be easily worn down. It should mainly spam Boomburst, as it can take on a ton of Pokemon in the tier, being able to OHKO Pokemon such as Zebstrika and Leafeon. Chatot can also be used as a late-game cleaner once the opponent's team has been weakened. If a Pokemon that Chatot can't take on well is on the opposing team, such as Misdreavus or Dusclops, Chatot should use U-turn to gain momentum and switch to a more suitable Pokemon to take on the foe.
Team Options
========
Slow Volt Switch, U-turn, and Baton Pass users make for good partners for Chatot, as they can provide it with a free switch. Probopass is a great partner for Chatot, as it provides a slow Volt Switch, giving Chatot a free switch, and it can trap Steel-types such as Pawniard and opposing Probopass with Magnet Pull to allow Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Pursuit trappers such as Pawniard and Stoutland are helpful to Chatot to take out Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Gastly, therefore allowing Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Rapid Spinners and Defoggers such as Torkoal and Pelipper respectfully are good partners for Chatot to clear away Stealth Rock, which it is weak to. Pokemon such as Ursaring and Ninetales are good partners for Chatot to take on bulkier Pokemon such as Misdreavus and Lickilicky, therefore allowing Chatot to sweep. Entry hazard setters such as Roselia and Dwebble are helpful to Chatot to allow it to 2HKO Pokemon it normally wouldn't, such as Shell Smash Carracosta.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Nasty Plot is another option usually used with Life Orb or Silk Scarf that can help Chatot take on bulkier Pokemon such as Lickilicky and perform more as a setup sweeper; the problem with this is that it is easily revenge killed because of its frailty and bad Speed tier compared to other offensive Pokemon. Substitute along with Salac Berry and Encore can be used with Nasty Plot to avoid status moves or lock the foe into a move that can deal little to no damage to Chatot. Chatot can also make use of Agility or Tailwind along with Life Orb or Silk Scarf, allowing it to outspeed offensive threats such as Zebstrika and Simipour; Agility can only support Chatot, while Tailwind supports the entirety of Chatot's team. Taunt allows Chatot to prevent the foe from using status moves, such as Grumpig's Thunder Wave, or to prevent Pokemon such as Roselia from setting up entry hazards. Chatot can make use of Air Cutter for a STAB boost, but it is very weak overall and Boomburst is a much more spammable STAB move. Chatot can also use Ominous Wind to take on Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus, although it is very weak and situational.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types such as Misdreavus, Frillish, and Dusknoir are immune to Chatot's Boomburst and don't take super effective damage from any of its attacks; Misdreavus can take advantage of Chatot by setting up on it with Nasty Plot, Frillish can inflict status on Chatot, and Dusknoir can predict Chatot's switch and use Trick, crippling a teammate.
**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Zebstrika and Simipour, although being unable to switch in, are able to outspeed and KO Chatot, especially if Chatot doesn't have a Choice Scarf.
**Special Walls**: Special walls such as Lickilicky and Grumpig can take hits from Choice Scarf Chatot relatively well, although they struggle to take on Choice Specs Chatot; the former can wear it down by using Knock Off and constantly healing itself with Wish while the latter can use it as setup fodder.
**Rock-types**: Rock-types such as Golem and Probopass resist Chatot's Boomburst and can retaliate with super effective attacks; the former can take advantage of Chatot by setting up Stealth Rock against it, while the latter can gain momentum with Volt Switch.
**Priority Users**: Because Chatot is so frail, it is vulnerable to priority moves such as Piloswine's Ice Shard and Pawniard's Sucker Punch.
**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika, Raichu, and Electabuzz all outspeed Chatot and are able to OHKO it with either Thunderbolt or Volt Switch. If Chatot is switched out, the foe can use Volt Switch and gain momentum.
GP: The Dutch Plumberjack / Rhythms
[OVERVIEW]
Chatot sets itself apart from other offensive Pokemon in the PU tier with its access to one of the strongest moves in the game in Boomburst, which allows it to break through bulkier Pokemon. It can be threatening to slower teams with its good Special Attack and its base 91 Speed. On the downside, it is very frail and easily taken on by faster Pokemon such as Raichu, Simipour, and Ninetales if it isn't holding a Choice Scarf because of its bad Speed tier. It can also be picked off by strong priority users such as Piloswine and Pawniard and is weak to Stealth Rock, which limits the number of times it can come in to wallbreak or revenge kill.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Heat Wave / Sleep Talk
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Tangled Feet
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Boomburst allows Chatot to take on almost anything that doesn't resist it and is boosted by STAB. Heat Wave is used to take on Steel-types such as Pawniard. It is also the best option that Chatot has to take on Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL. Sleep Talk can be used to more easily take on sleep inducers such as Jumpluff. Hidden Power Fighting is also helpful for taking on Steel- and Rock-types such as Probopass and Golem. U-turn is helpful for gaining momentum against Pokemon it can't hit as hard such as Misdreavus and Dusclops; however, Chatot is limited in how many times it can use U-turn if Stealth Rock is up.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and Special Attack EVs along with a Timid nature and Choice Specs are used to hit extremely hard, OHKOing Shell Smash Carracosta after Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes, and to outspeed Pokemon such as non-Choice Scarf Mr. Mime. The remaining 4 EVs are placed into Special Defense which allows Chatot to switch into Stealth Rock four times.
Usage Tips
========
Chatot can be switched in after a KO or pivoted in by a slow Volt Switch or U-turn to give it a safe switch in without taking damage. It shouldn't be switched into attacks, even on resisted moves, because it is very frail and easily worn down. It should mainly spam Boomburst, as there are few neutral targets that can take two of them. Chatot should be used to wallbreak, allowing its teammates to sweep. If a Pokemon that Chatot can't take on well such as Misdreavus and Dusclops is on the opposing team, Chatot should use U-turn to gain momentum, although it shouldn't use U-turn too often if Stealth Rock is up on your side of the field.
Team Options
========
Probopass is a great partner for Chatot, as it can trap Steel-types such as Pawniard and opposing Probopass with Magnet Pull to allow Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. It also provides a slow Volt Switch, giving Chatot a free switch. Pursuit trappers such as Pawniard make for good partners because of their ability to take out Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus, therefore allowing Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Rapid Spinners and Defoggers such as Armaldo and Swanna are good partners because of their ability to clear away Stealth Rock, which Chatot is weak to; Rapid Spin is preferred over Defog though, because Chatot appreciates entry hazards of its own. Leavanny is a good partner for Chatot, as it can lay down Sticky Web, causing the foe's team to be slowed down, allowing Chatot to outspeed faster threats such as Ninetales and Raichu. Alternatively, Thunder Wave support from Pokemon such as Togetic and Kadabra is helpful to allow Chatot to outspeed bulkier threats, even affecting Flying-type and Levitate foes, unlike Sticky Web. Entry hazard setters such as Roselia and Dwebble are helpful to Chatot to wear down bulkier Pokemon such as Lickilicky and Grumpig; Stealth Rock allows Chatot to 2HKO both of them after they take damage. Setup sweepers such as Misdreavus and Ninetales appreciate Chatot's wallbreaking capabilities because it helps them sweep more easily.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Heat Wave / Sleep Talk
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Tangled Feet
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Boomburst allows Chatot to take on a lot of offensive Pokemon, especially with Chatot's Choice Scarf to help it outspeed them. Heat Wave is used to take on Steel-types such as Pawniard. It is also the best move that Chatot has to take on Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL. Sleep Talk can be used to more easily take on sleep inducers such as Jumpluff. Hidden Power Fighting is also helpful for taking on Steel- and Rock-types such as Probopass and Golem. U-turn is helpful for gaining momentum against Pokemon Chatot can't hit as hard, such as Misdreavus and Grumpig.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed and Special Attack EVs along with a Timid nature and Choice Scarf are used to be as fast as possible so Chatot can outspeed Pokemon such as Ninetales and Zebstrika while still hitting very hard. A Modest nature can be used instead, but then Chatot won't be able to outspeed other Choice Scarf users such as Rotom-F and Mr. Mime. The remaining 4 EVs are placed into Special Defense to allow Chatot to switch into Stealth Rock four times.
Usage Tips
========
Chatot can be switched in after a KO to revenge kill the foe or be pivoted in by a slow Volt Switch or U-turn to give it a safe switch without taking damage. It shouldn't be switched into attacks, even if it resists the foe's move, as it is very frail and can be easily worn down. It should mainly spam Boomburst, as it can take on a ton of Pokemon in the tier, being able to OHKO Pokemon such as Zebstrika and Leafeon. Chatot can also be used as a late-game cleaner once the opponent's team has been weakened. If a Pokemon that Chatot can't take on well is on the opposing team, such as Misdreavus or Dusclops, Chatot should use U-turn to gain momentum and switch to a more suitable Pokemon to take on the foe.
Team Options
========
Slow Volt Switch, U-turn, and Baton Pass users make for good partners for Chatot, as they can provide it with a free switch. Probopass is a great partner for Chatot, as it provides a slow Volt Switch, giving Chatot a free switch, and it can trap Steel-types such as Pawniard and opposing Probopass with Magnet Pull to allow Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Pursuit trappers such as Pawniard and Stoutland are helpful to Chatot to take out Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Gastly, therefore allowing Chatot to freely spam Boomburst. Rapid Spinners and Defoggers such as Torkoal and Pelipper respectfully are good partners for Chatot to clear away Stealth Rock, which it is weak to. Pokemon such as Ursaring and Ninetales are good partners for Chatot to take on bulkier Pokemon such as Misdreavus and Lickilicky, therefore allowing Chatot to sweep. Entry hazard setters such as Roselia and Dwebble are helpful to Chatot to allow it to 2HKO Pokemon it normally wouldn't, such as Shell Smash Carracosta.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Nasty Plot is another option usually used with Life Orb or Silk Scarf that can help Chatot take on bulkier Pokemon such as Lickilicky and perform more as a setup sweeper; the problem with this is that it is easily revenge killed because of its frailty and bad Speed tier compared to other offensive Pokemon. Substitute along with Salac Berry and Encore can be used with Nasty Plot to avoid status moves or lock the foe into a move that can deal little to no damage to Chatot. Chatot can also make use of Agility or Tailwind along with Life Orb or Silk Scarf, allowing it to outspeed offensive threats such as Zebstrika and Simipour; Agility can only support Chatot, while Tailwind supports the entirety of Chatot's team. Taunt allows Chatot to prevent the foe from using status moves, such as Grumpig's Thunder Wave, or to prevent Pokemon such as Roselia from setting up entry hazards. Chatot can make use of Air Cutter for a STAB boost, but it is very weak overall and Boomburst is a much more spammable STAB move. Chatot can also use Ominous Wind to take on Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus, although it is very weak and situational.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types such as Misdreavus, Frillish, and Dusknoir are immune to Chatot's Boomburst and don't take super effective damage from any of its attacks; Misdreavus can take advantage of Chatot by setting up on it with Nasty Plot, Frillish can inflict status on Chatot, and Dusknoir can predict Chatot's switch and use Trick, crippling a teammate.
**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Zebstrika and Simipour, although being unable to switch in, are able to outspeed and KO Chatot, especially if Chatot doesn't have a Choice Scarf.
**Special Walls**: Special walls such as Lickilicky and Grumpig can take hits from Choice Scarf Chatot relatively well, although they struggle to take on Choice Specs Chatot; the former can wear it down by using Knock Off and constantly healing itself with Wish while the latter can use it as setup fodder.
**Rock-types**: Rock-types such as Golem and Probopass resist Chatot's Boomburst and can retaliate with super effective attacks; the former can take advantage of Chatot by setting up Stealth Rock against it, while the latter can gain momentum with Volt Switch.
**Priority Users**: Because Chatot is so frail, it is vulnerable to priority moves such as Piloswine's Ice Shard and Pawniard's Sucker Punch.
**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika, Raichu, and Electabuzz all outspeed Chatot and are able to OHKO it with either Thunderbolt or Volt Switch. If Chatot is switched out, the foe can use Volt Switch and gain momentum.
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