While there is already a Rest + Sleep Talk set in the analysis, it is given a pretty short description, and I feel that this EV spread is more effective.
[SET]
name: Rest + Sleep Talk
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Earth Power / Dragon Pulse
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 56 SpA / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> With its sky high special attack stat coupled with a strong offensive movepool, Heatran's excellent 91 / 106 / 106 defenses and very useful resistances are often overlooked. This set makes Heatran a fantastic status absorber, as well as a very solid special wall. </p>
<p> Lava Plume is a great move on this set, as the 30% burn rate further adds to its survivability, and also discourages Gyarados from freely switching in on it. Earth Power keeps other Fire-types from walling you, and provides the Fire / Ground attacking combo that is resisted by very few Pokemon. The Special Defense drop also allows you to outstall other walls, such as Blissey, 1 on 1. If you don't care about hitting opposing Heatrans, Dragon Pulse is a viable option, as it gives good coverage while also hitting the dragons that resist your main form of attack. It should be noted that Lava Plume's burn rate should already make physical attacking dragons think twice before switching in on Heatran. </p>
<p> Life Orb recoil may seem unwelcome on a set that is meant to take hits, but being able to Rest off the recoil damage makes it a solid alternative to Leftovers.</p>
[Other Options]
<p> For the Rest + Sleep Talk set, Shed Shell is only useful against Dugtrio, and the odd Hidden Power Ground Magnezone, but can be used if you absolutely need to keep Heatran alive. Hidden Power Electric is a viable choice in the second slot, as it will OHKO Gyarados if Stealth Rock is out, and puts a large dent into any Water-type not immune to it. </p>
[EVs]
<p> On the Rest + Sleep Talker, you can put more emphasis on speed, with the drawback of losing a lot of durability in the process. 128 EVs give you 222 speed, enough to outspeed Adamant Tyranitar, although you really shouldn't be staying in on it unless it's at low health anyway. Adding just 8 SpD Evs onto the given EV spread allows you to survive a Life Orb boosted Hidden Power ground from Modest Yanmega, although you lose the ability to OHKO 252 HP, 252 Def Skarmory. </p>
Please point out anything I have missed, as well as general feedback.
[SET]
name: Rest + Sleep Talk
move 1: Lava Plume
move 2: Earth Power / Dragon Pulse
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 56 SpA / 200 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> With its sky high special attack stat coupled with a strong offensive movepool, Heatran's excellent 91 / 106 / 106 defenses and very useful resistances are often overlooked. This set makes Heatran a fantastic status absorber, as well as a very solid special wall. </p>
<p> Lava Plume is a great move on this set, as the 30% burn rate further adds to its survivability, and also discourages Gyarados from freely switching in on it. Earth Power keeps other Fire-types from walling you, and provides the Fire / Ground attacking combo that is resisted by very few Pokemon. The Special Defense drop also allows you to outstall other walls, such as Blissey, 1 on 1. If you don't care about hitting opposing Heatrans, Dragon Pulse is a viable option, as it gives good coverage while also hitting the dragons that resist your main form of attack. It should be noted that Lava Plume's burn rate should already make physical attacking dragons think twice before switching in on Heatran. </p>
<p> Life Orb recoil may seem unwelcome on a set that is meant to take hits, but being able to Rest off the recoil damage makes it a solid alternative to Leftovers.</p>
[Other Options]
<p> For the Rest + Sleep Talk set, Shed Shell is only useful against Dugtrio, and the odd Hidden Power Ground Magnezone, but can be used if you absolutely need to keep Heatran alive. Hidden Power Electric is a viable choice in the second slot, as it will OHKO Gyarados if Stealth Rock is out, and puts a large dent into any Water-type not immune to it. </p>
[EVs]
<p> On the Rest + Sleep Talker, you can put more emphasis on speed, with the drawback of losing a lot of durability in the process. 128 EVs give you 222 speed, enough to outspeed Adamant Tyranitar, although you really shouldn't be staying in on it unless it's at low health anyway. Adding just 8 SpD Evs onto the given EV spread allows you to survive a Life Orb boosted Hidden Power ground from Modest Yanmega, although you lose the ability to OHKO 252 HP, 252 Def Skarmory. </p>
Please point out anything I have missed, as well as general feedback.
