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[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Boomburst / Blizzard
move 3: Scald / Thunderbolt
move 4: Recover
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
ability: Color Change
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Chromera's outstanding bulk and access to Calm Mind let it be a passable check to physical attackers and a dangerous late-game wincon, being extremely difficult to dispatch if allowed to set up. Color Change is a double-edged sword for Chromera; while it does let Chromera check Choice-locked Pokemon like Kyurem and Kartana that attack with self-resisting types, it also makes Chromera vulnerable to Dragon- and Ghost-types and Toxic despite its typing. Boomburst is used as a pseudo-STAB move, its high Base Power making up for Chromera lacking control of its own typing. Blizzard can be used instead in order to hit Landorus-T and Dragapult. Scald is the preferred option for the third moveslot, as it hits Heatran and Equilibra super effectively while providing some nice utility versus physical attackers. If using Blizzard, Thunderbolt should be run over Scald in order to hit Toxapex and Arghonaut. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it raises Chromera's peak damage by boosting Boomburst. Leftovers is an option that gives Chromera better longevity, and it should be run if Boomburst is dropped for Blizzard. Maximum Speed and a Timid nature are run in order to outpace Urshifu-R and Kyurem.
Chromera struggles to break through certain specially defensive walls such as Heatran and Toxapex, so support from Ground-types such as Landorus-T and Colossoil is appreciated. Even if Chromera is running Blizzard, Dragapult can easily overwhelm it before it gets the chance to set up; Clefable and Blissey are consistent Dragapult switch-ins. Clefable also helps Chromera beat Pajantom, another Ghost-type that gives it issues. Rocky Helmet users such as Garchomp and Corviknight punish U-Turn users, which would otherwise take advantage of Chromera's ability. Pokemon that can pressure Ground-types such as Weavile and Urshifu-R help cover Chromera's only initial weakness. Lastly, Ground-immune Pokemon such as Zapdos and Tornadus-T help as useful switch-ins to Colossoil, Landorus-T, and defensive Garchomp, all of which can hit Chromera with a super effective Earthquake and then cripple it with Toxic.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Substitute can be run over a coverage move to give Chromera more setup opportunities and preserve its typing, but this seriously hinders its overall sweeping potential, and Suicune can usually accomplish this type of sweep better. An EV spread of 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe with a Bold nature alongside Taunt allows Chromera to avoid Toxic from Heatran and Blissey, but this leaves it completely walled by Ghost-types. Knock Off is another option that can be used to punish Dragapult and Heatran, but its damage output is pitiful. Copycat is a niche option that lets Chromera take advantage of the many pivots that exploit Color Change, as well as punishing Dragapult for attempting to break through it with Shadow Ball. A Shuca Berry can be used to more easily tank and heal through strong Ground-type attacks, though the item is less conducive towards sweeping. A Lum Berry can be used to give Chromera more leeway with setup opportunities and Blizzard misses.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Heatran, Blissey, Gastrodon, and Toxapex all can take advantage of Chromera's lack of initial power to change its type and cripple it with Toxic. It should be noted that Toxapex requires Scald in order to change Chromera's type, as Knock Off will not remove Chromera's Poison type.
**Pivots**: Pivots such as Urshifu-R, Syclant, and Krilowatt can all change Chromera's type while pivoting to a teammate that can take advantage of it.
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types such as Pajantom, Aegislash, and Dragapult can take advantage of Color Change by changing Chromera's type to Ghost and subsequently hitting it super effectively.
**Bulky Ground-types**: Bulky Ground-types like Colossoil, Garchomp, specially defensive Landorus-T, and Hippowdon all can tank Chromera's weak Scalds, change its type with a super effective Earthquake, and hit it with Toxic. The latter three options do not appreciate getting burned by Chromera's Scald, however, and if Chromera is running Blizzard, Landorus-T and Garchomp do not check it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[dex, 277988]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lasen, 273339], [quziel, 297859]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Boomburst / Blizzard
move 3: Scald / Thunderbolt
move 4: Recover
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
ability: Color Change
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Chromera's outstanding bulk and access to Calm Mind let it be a passable check to physical attackers and a dangerous late-game wincon, being extremely difficult to dispatch if allowed to set up. Color Change is a double-edged sword for Chromera; while it does let Chromera check Choice-locked Pokemon like Kyurem and Kartana that attack with self-resisting types, it also makes Chromera vulnerable to Dragon- and Ghost-types and Toxic despite its typing. Boomburst is used as a pseudo-STAB move, its high Base Power making up for Chromera lacking control of its own typing. Blizzard can be used instead in order to hit Landorus-T and Dragapult. Scald is the preferred option for the third moveslot, as it hits Heatran and Equilibra super effectively while providing some nice utility versus physical attackers. If using Blizzard, Thunderbolt should be run over Scald in order to hit Toxapex and Arghonaut. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it raises Chromera's peak damage by boosting Boomburst. Leftovers is an option that gives Chromera better longevity, and it should be run if Boomburst is dropped for Blizzard. Maximum Speed and a Timid nature are run in order to outpace Urshifu-R and Kyurem.
Chromera struggles to break through certain specially defensive walls such as Heatran and Toxapex, so support from Ground-types such as Landorus-T and Colossoil is appreciated. Even if Chromera is running Blizzard, Dragapult can easily overwhelm it before it gets the chance to set up; Clefable and Blissey are consistent Dragapult switch-ins. Clefable also helps Chromera beat Pajantom, another Ghost-type that gives it issues. Rocky Helmet users such as Garchomp and Corviknight punish U-Turn users, which would otherwise take advantage of Chromera's ability. Pokemon that can pressure Ground-types such as Weavile and Urshifu-R help cover Chromera's only initial weakness. Lastly, Ground-immune Pokemon such as Zapdos and Tornadus-T help as useful switch-ins to Colossoil, Landorus-T, and defensive Garchomp, all of which can hit Chromera with a super effective Earthquake and then cripple it with Toxic.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===================
Substitute can be run over a coverage move to give Chromera more setup opportunities and preserve its typing, but this seriously hinders its overall sweeping potential, and Suicune can usually accomplish this type of sweep better. An EV spread of 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe with a Bold nature alongside Taunt allows Chromera to avoid Toxic from Heatran and Blissey, but this leaves it completely walled by Ghost-types. Knock Off is another option that can be used to punish Dragapult and Heatran, but its damage output is pitiful. Copycat is a niche option that lets Chromera take advantage of the many pivots that exploit Color Change, as well as punishing Dragapult for attempting to break through it with Shadow Ball. A Shuca Berry can be used to more easily tank and heal through strong Ground-type attacks, though the item is less conducive towards sweeping. A Lum Berry can be used to give Chromera more leeway with setup opportunities and Blizzard misses.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Heatran, Blissey, Gastrodon, and Toxapex all can take advantage of Chromera's lack of initial power to change its type and cripple it with Toxic. It should be noted that Toxapex requires Scald in order to change Chromera's type, as Knock Off will not remove Chromera's Poison type.
**Pivots**: Pivots such as Urshifu-R, Syclant, and Krilowatt can all change Chromera's type while pivoting to a teammate that can take advantage of it.
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types such as Pajantom, Aegislash, and Dragapult can take advantage of Color Change by changing Chromera's type to Ghost and subsequently hitting it super effectively.
**Bulky Ground-types**: Bulky Ground-types like Colossoil, Garchomp, specially defensive Landorus-T, and Hippowdon all can tank Chromera's weak Scalds, change its type with a super effective Earthquake, and hit it with Toxic. The latter three options do not appreciate getting burned by Chromera's Scald, however, and if Chromera is running Blizzard, Landorus-T and Garchomp do not check it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[dex, 277988]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lasen, 273339], [quziel, 297859]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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