BH Ferrothorn [DONE]

[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74 / 131 / 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats, including Poison Heal users such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas, and Xerneas, as well as check a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass typing, which offers a neutrality to Ground-type attacks, a resistance to Water and Electric, and a key immunity to Spore that other Steel-types must forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat, which helps with slow pivoting and utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances, Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire, which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its dual typing, Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets, which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and its lack of Ice and Flying resistances, which limits its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hits from wallbreakers that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.

[SET]
name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shore Up offers reliable recovery, allowing Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users to self-Imposter-proof the set, as well as Poison Heal users, which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonably powered STAB attack that threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check, such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie, to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed to slow pivot, which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However, without Anchor Shot, the set is much more passive, as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities, especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP, whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals the abilities of foes, which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp as a possible alternative to ability removal, crippling some switch-ins that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas, and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief and Topsy-Turvy both prevent setup, which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited, making it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers, which typically use setup and can otherwise break through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute, whereas Spectral Thief leaves Ferrothorn less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar, which can otherwise set up with little risk.


Set Details
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Flash Fire removes Ferrothorn's otherwise crippling Fire weakness, allowing it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas, which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boomburst from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie. This nature also minimizes Speed, making Core Enforcer more effective at suppressing abilities. Maximum EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery, which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.


Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas with Poison Heal, Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or KOed by a lure, since these sweepers are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer. Ferrothorn's immunity to poison and resistances to Core Enforcer and Stealth Rock let it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted, as it will trap them and remove them from the battle, as well as against Poison Heal users that need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP, it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted, it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used, the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall), since without it, Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be set up on.


Team Options
========
Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W, a Pokemon to check them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner, as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner, as it can cover Ferrothorn's Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing, which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets, while Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn; depending on the set, Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.


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


Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn, allowing it to better check Pokemon with setup that lack Fire moves such as Zekrom and Primal Kyogre, but due to its easily exploitable weakness, Ferrothorn needs considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set, but a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replaces Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and immunity to Toxic Spikes and resistance to Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when running Anchor Shot, since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves more than once. Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into, with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as Magic Bounce Giratina and RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash, as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly, whereas other Steel-types would survive. However, Prankster Ferrothorn does provide a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment, stopping it from giving Normalize to any more teammates until it switches. However, Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check, and Entrainment has more PP, so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option that can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However, not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it, such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

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


**Mega Mewtwo X**: Thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack, its super effective STAB Fighting-type attacks threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However, sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to force it out. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza, both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment, and can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refrigerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO), while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot, so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Non-Choice Specs Refrigerate Kyurem-B also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves, allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However, due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalize to Entrainment, it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Willdbeast, 285201]]
- Quality checked by: [[ScarfWynaut, 221682], [Funbot28, 255984], [GL Volkner, 330455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Electrolyte, 148072], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
 
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[overview]
"Ferrothorn offers a check for common Poison Heal users - namely Xerneas, Regigigas and Primal Kyogre - while also checking some -ate users, most notably Mega Diancie. Reasonable 74/131/116 bulk along with its many resistances allow it to act as check to many specific threats as mentioned but its bulk is too low to deal with most wallbreakers." i feel like it'd be better if you worded these two points as such:

"Ferrothorn with Reasonable 74/131/116 bulk along with its many resistances allow it to act as check to many specific threats such as ph users namely x y and z while also checking lots of other miscellaneous pokemon such as diancie contrary mega rayquaza zekrom etc"

then leave the "bulk is too low" point for later on in the overview

"[should these benefits be explained here or within the sets?]" here

"Can check some Zekrom, Red Orb Groudon and Mega Garchomp sets which other Steel-types struggle with." i would not choose garchomp as an example. at base it deals like 50% with precipice blades

"The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel and the lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limit its use in checking some Mega Rayquaza sets, a common role for Steel-types." here's where u can describe ferro's bulk disadvantage and lack of key resistances which is why it may not be as desirable as registeel. also put kyub as an example.

mention how ferro often cant afford to give up flash fire to not die instantly to fire coverage making it predictable in that sense

[moves]
"Recover makes for less dying." "Anchor shot also reasonable power STAB attack.." "Pokemon such as mmy and mgar which" please. this is an analysis not a discord chatroom

"Entrainment is also effective even if the opponent uses Dragon Tail or Avalanche" faar too specific. id instead mention how entrainment reveals the opponent's ability.

mention u-turn!! its weird that u mention u-turn and ferro's low speed stat in the overview but then not ever mention it again.

[set details]
"This nature also minimises Speed which allows Core Enforcer to be most effective" be more specific about how it actually works. it ONLY supresses the ability if u move last which is why you want to be slow, it doesn't increase in effectiveness orwhatever

[team options]
"Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets" like which?

"Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Fighting type moves." u can be a bit more descriptive than "fighting type moves". mention specific examples like secret sword from mmy or superpower from contrary ray

"Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing." describe how these two synergize more. what does giratina check that ferro cant? what does ferro check that giratina cant? what can they do to aid each other? u need to say a lot more

[other options]
"[should I outline the moveset briefly?]" yes

remove mentions of uturn here, you should have mentioned it in moves instead

"Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash." why? hint its because of its drop in bulk and lack of certain resistances outlined in the overview

"However Ferrothorn is far from a Mega Gengar check" missing the word "reliable" here

[checks & counters]
order them as such: 1) mmx 2) wallbreakers 3) -ate 4) gengar

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Funbot28

Banned deucer.
[OVERVIEW]

  • Ferrothorn's reasonable 74/131/116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a check to many specific threats including Poison Heal users - namely Primal Kyogre, Regigigas and Xerneas - while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, non Life Orb Contrary replace this with Specs Aerilate Mega Rayquaza and Zekrom.
  • Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric and a key immunity to Spore and also due to its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities.
  • In addition to its many resistances Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Merge this with above point by stating how the extra Fire weakness that the Grass typing brings can be suppressed by running FF.
  • Thank's to its duel typing Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom, Primal Kyogre and Red Orb Groudon sets which other Steel-types struggle with. You already mentioned this before no?
  • The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and the lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limit its use in checking some Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, a common role for Steel-types. The lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hit's from wallbreakers who can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar or Mega Garchomp.
  • Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.

[SET]
name: Flash Fire
move 1: Recover Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]

Moves
========
  • Recover offers reliable recovery at a much faster rate than Leftovers which allows Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently. Replace with Shore Up
  • Anchor shot traps Imposter users so the set is self Imposter-proofing. Also traps PH users such as Xerneas and Regigigas who then die once ability removed.
  • Anchor shot is also reasonable power STAB attack which threatens things that Ferrothorn can check such as Xerneas and especially mega Diancie to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall.
  • Entrainment/Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities especially PH. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and has more PP whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage to which mons exactly?. Entrainment is also effective even if the opponent uses Dragon Tail or Avalanche but can be prevented with Taunt.
  • Spectral Thief / Topsy-Turvy are both to prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited and makes it a more reliable answer to PH sweepers such as Xerneas and Primal Kyogre which typically use setup and can otherwise break past more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise try to set up with little risk, but disables Ferrothorn from checking Normal-type setup sweepers.

Set Details
========
  • Flash Fire removes otherwise crippling Fire weakness which allows it to check Mega Diancie and PH Xerneas which often have Fire coverage.
  • Sassy Nature to better check PH Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance and to take less from -ate Boombursts such as Mega Diancie's. This nature also minimises Speed which allows Core Enforcer to be most effective and reduces the chances of opponents pivoting after you move for a safe switch.
  • Max EVs except Speed for maximum bulk and damage output with minimum Speed for the reasons discussed.
  • Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lack lustre bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in Rain. Leftovers also provide passive recovery which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon or hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.
Usage Tips
========
  • As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This avoids it switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick which can render it almost useless.
  • If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or killed by a lure since these sweepers it checks are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users.
  • Ferrothorn is immune to Poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina and Mega Audino sets, with very low risk.
  • Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle. Once opponent's sets have been scouted it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. Mention how it can screw over other defensive PH mons as well once their abilities have been suppressed / altered.
  • If Core Enforcer is used the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it it fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, even be used to set up on.
Team Options
========
  • Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W a Pokemon to check these is appreciated such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro.
  • Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie.
  • Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Fighting type moves.
  • Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing. Also mention how Ferro can check Fairy-types in return.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options

=============

  • Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn as it allows it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves for example Zekrom and Primal Kyogre but due to its easily exploitable weakness this set needs considerable team support. [should I outline the moveset briefly?] <- Yes you should
  • U-turn / Parting Shot (Z-Parting Shot) can be a useful move to mkae sure of Ferrothorn's low speed which helps to maintain momentum and would usually replace Spectral Thief / Topsy-Turvy, however it makes Imposter users a threat and uses a valuable moveslot which limits how consistently it can check the intended threats.
  • Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to switching into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters such as Mega Diancie and not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves (more than once).
  • Status such as Will-O-Wisp, Toxic and Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into (while being immune to these when used by Imposter users). These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X which might risk switching in and can also force out some defensive Pokemon, for example Poison Fang can force out Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre.
  • Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash mention due to its more exploitable typing specifically
  • Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect but it can remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment which stops it from giving Normalize to any more or your team. However Ferrothorn is far from a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check.
  • Mention RegenVest (even though set is p bad)
  • Mention of Magic Bounce

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

**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from this Pokemon are 2x super effective on Ferrothorn and thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn with Close Combat, even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief a possible 3HKO. However sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly. Expand this to just Fighting-types, where u can add stuff like Mega Blaze and Mega Luc.

**Specs Aerilate and Refridgerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten a OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Generalize this to powerful special wallbreakers, where u can also add stuff like Tinted Specs MMY.

**Normalize Mega Gengar**: After using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. However due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalise to Entrainment it is unlikely to be used as a counter.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STABs will typically do enough damage to Ferrothorn to force it out and are rarely threatened much by Ferrothorn. Examples include Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves.

Mention of opposing Steels types as they can usually come in on Ferro and either use it as setup fodder / entry hazard fodder

Edit: In process of applying qc 1 changes
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Ren

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[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74/131/116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a check to many specific threats including Poison Heal users - namely Primal Kyogre, Regigigas and Xerneas - while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, non Life Orb Contrary Mega Rayquaza if it's that specific, just find a different example imo and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric and a key immunity to spore and also due to its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilising Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. this sentence seems like a run-on. also mention how the immunity to spore means it doesn't need to run safety goggles, while other steels dont they do like being immune to spore so ferro doesnt need to give up an item slot to do that which lets it run lefties or helmet In addition to its many resistances Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thank's to its duel typing Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom, Primal Kyogre and Red Orb Groudon i'd find a diff example bc ferro still hates pdon w/ ground stab which is common sets which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and the lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limit its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, a common role for Steel-types. The lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hit's from wallbreakers who can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar or Mega Garchomp. Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.
[SET]

name: Flash Fire
move 1: Recover
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]

Moves
========
Recover offers reliable recovery at a much faster rate than Leftovers which allows Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently. dont compare it to lefties imo, it's just a consistent way to increase longevity Anchor shot traps Imposter users so the set is self Imposter-proofing. This also traps PH users such as... xern, primal kyogre who then die once their ability is removed. Anchor shot is also a reasonable power STAB attack which threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilises Ferrothorn's low Speed stat to slow pivot which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers that may appreciate coming in freely. However without Anchor Shot the set is much more passive as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Imposter proofer. Entrainment/Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities especially PH. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage tbh i never use core for the chip, it does 21 max to tina. just say it breaks focus sash or smth imo. Entrainment also reveals opponent's Abilities which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Spectral Thief / Topsy-Turvy are both to prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited and makes it a more reliable answer to PH sweepers which typically use setup and can otherwise break past more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise try to set up with little risk.

Set Details
========
Flash Fire removes otherwise crippling Fire weakness which allows it to check Mega Diancie and PH Xerneas which often have Fire coverage. Sassy Nature to better check PH Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance and to take less from -ate Boombursts such as Mega Diancie's. This nature also minimises Speed which allows Core Enforcer to be most effective at suppressing abilities since it's effect only activates if used after the opponent and reduces the chances of opponents pivoting after you move for a safe switch. Max EVs except Speed for maximum bulk and damage output with minimum Speed for the reasons discussed. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lack lustre bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in Rain. Leftovers also provide passive recovery which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon or hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.

Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This avoids it switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick which can render it almost useless. mention scouting for fighting-type coverage If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or killed by a lure since these sweepers it checks are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. Ferrothorn is immune to Poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle. can also be liberally spammed due to the pp, and should also be used on ph user thorn wants to trap Once opponent's sets have been scouted it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be used to set up on.

Team Options
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Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W a Pokemon to check these is appreciated such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Fire-type coverage Aerilate and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets tina isnt that great of an mmx check but if youre gonna include it i'd at least add more reliable checks like cress while Giratina is forced out by Xerneas and Mega Diancie, both of which Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into as well as Ferrothorn providing a resist to Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options

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Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn as it allows it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves for example Zekrom and Kyogre but due to its easily exploitable weakness this set needs considerable team support. Unaware Ferrothorn utilises similar moves to the Flash Fire set but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing the Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to switching into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves (more than once). Status such as Will-O-Wisp, Toxic and Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into (while being immune to these when used by Imposter users). These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X which might risk switching in and can also force out some defensive Pokemon, for example Poison Fang can force out Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre. go over why this isnt used regularly on ferro Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash due to Ferrothorn's lower bulk as well as lacking resistances to Ice and Flying-type attacks meaning it cannot reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. The 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks means Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly whereas other Steel-types would survive. However Prankster Ferrothorn provides a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. go over moves Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect but it can remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment which stops it from giving Normalize to any more or your team. However Ferrothorn is far from a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots who utilise U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre.
Checks and Counters

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**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from this Pokemon are 2x super effective on Ferrothorn and thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn with Close Combat, even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief a possible 3HKO. However sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STABs will typically do enough damage to Ferrothorn to force it out and are rarely threatened much by Ferrothorn. Examples include Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves.

**Specs Aerilate and Refridgerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten a OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. mention how kyub also scares ferrothorn

**Normalize Mega Gengar**: After using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. However due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalise to Entrainment it is unlikely to be used as a counter. if youre gonna have this, make it mega gengar in general or just strong special attackers bc thorn is losing to mgar anyw

add fighting-type coverage
Implement this properly for QC 3/3!

 
Will-O-Wisp imo definitely deserves a slash on the main set, I'd personally go as far as to say it's preferable to all of the options for the third and fourth moves. A spammable Will-O-Wisp is part of what makes Flash Fire such a good ability, and gives Ferrothorn a tool that acts as a strong deterrent to a majority of physical attackers.
 
[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74/131/116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats including Poison Heal users - namely Primal Kyogre, Regigigas and Xerneas - while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Mega Mewtwo Y [replacing the mega ray example, should I specify a set since obv ferro loses to some mmy?] and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric and a key immunity to Spore which other Steel types must give up on another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilising Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. [rephrased, not sure if this is the best wording for the safety goggles bit] In addition to its many resistances Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its duel typing Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets which other Steel-types struggle with.[removed pdon example] The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and the lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limit its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, a common role for Steel-types. The lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hit's from wallbreakers who can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar or Mega Garchomp. Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.
[SET]

name: Flash Fire
move 1: Recover
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]

Moves
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Recover offers reliable recovery which allows Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall.[rephrased] Anchor shot traps Imposter users so the set is self Imposter-proofing. This also traps Poison Heal users who then die once their ability is removed. Anchor shot is also a reasonable power STAB attack which threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilises Ferrothorn's low Speed stat to slow pivot which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However without Anchor Shot the set is much more passive as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Imposter proofer. Entrainment/Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals opponent's Abilities which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Will-O-Wisp is a possible alternative to ability removal which can cripple some switch-ins to Ferrothorn who can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and can provide valuable chip damage against other defensive pokemon. However without Entrainment or Core Enforcer Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas and certain variations of Poison Heal Sweepers will be harder to deal with. [added, not sure if I need to explain more or less about the downsides of wisp and/or give examples of the sets (sub, lkiss etc) that it might struggle with] Spectral Thief / Topsy-Turvy are both to prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited and makes it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers which typically use setup and can otherwise break past more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise try to set up with little risk.

Set Details
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Flash Fire removes otherwise crippling Fire weakness which allows it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas which often have Fire coverage. Sassy Nature to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance and to take less from -ate Boombursts such as Mega Diancie's. This nature also minimises Speed which allows Core Enforcer to be most effective at suppressing abilities since it's effect only activates if used after the opponent and reduces the chances of opponents pivoting after you move for a safe switch. Max EVs except Speed for maximum bulk and damage output with minimum Speed for the reasons discussed. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lack lustre bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in Rain. Leftovers also provide passive recovery which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon or hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.

Usage Tips
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As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoids it switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick which can render it almost useless as well as Fighting-type coverage [wording here seems clunky, alternative phrasing would be appreciated]. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or killed by a lure since these sweepers it checks are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. Ferrothorn is immune to Poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle and should also be used against Poison Heal users that you want to trap. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail pokemon from switching in. Once opponent's sets have been scouted it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be used to set up on.

Team Options
========
Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W a Pokemon to check these is appreciated such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Fire-type coverage Aerilate and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets while Giratina is forced out by Xerneas and Mega Diancie, both of which Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into as well as Ferrothorn providing a resist to Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn and depending on the set Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options

=============

Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn as it allows it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves for example Zekrom and Kyogre but due to its easily exploitable weakness this set needs considerable team support. Unaware Ferrothorn utilises similar moves to the Flash Fire set but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing the Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to switching into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves (more than once). Status such as Will-O-Wisp, Toxic and Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into (while being immune to these when used by Imposter users). These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X which might risk switching in and can also force out some defensive Pokemon, for example Poison Fang can force out Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash due to Ferrothorn's lower bulk as well as lacking resistances to Ice and Flying-type attacks meaning it cannot reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. The 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks means Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly whereas other Steel-types would survive. However Prankster Ferrothorn provides a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect but it can remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment which stops it from giving Normalize to any more or your team. However Ferrothorn is far from a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots who utilise U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre.
Checks and Counters

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**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from this Pokemon are 2x super effective on Ferrothorn and thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn with Close Combat, even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief a possible 3HKO. However sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STABs will typically do enough damage to Ferrothorn to force it out and are rarely threatened much by Ferrothorn. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves. [changed examples to fit with mgar section better]

**Specs Aerilate and Refridgerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten a OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Refrigerate Kyurem-B (while not Choice Specs) also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalise Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalise to Entrainment it is unlikely to be used as a counter.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y. [not sure about mmy here since ferro only checks some specific sets anyway but idk what else runs fighting moves that doesn't beat you anyway]
Made some additions/changes based on qc and klang's suggestion. Didn't want to change the op just yet when it's so close to finished. Additions in bold and some changes in italics.
 

Ren

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Made some additions/changes based on qc and klang's suggestion. Didn't want to change the op just yet when it's so close to finished. Additions in bold and some changes in italics.
Overview
Specify Sheer Force MMY.

Set
Shore Up over Recover.
Will-O-Wisp should be slashed over Core, that's how our discussion concluded a few weeks ago

Usage Tips
just say "trick and fighting type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats" or smth

everything else looks fine. gj
 

Electrolyte

Wouldn't Wanna Know
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here take it


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a couple notes for the road:
- please use oxford comma
- Pokemon 'which' and Pokemon 'that', not Pokemon 'who'
- Pokemon don't die or get killed, they fall or get KOed (the only exception is 'revenge kill')
- be careful that your 'it's refer to what you want them to
- watch your formatting


[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74(space) /(space) 131/(space) 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats,(AC) including Poison Heal users - namely such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas,(AC) and Xerneas,(AC) - while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y,(AC) and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type,(AC) which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric,(AC) and a key immunity to Spore which other Steel-(add hyphen)types must give up on forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilising utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances,(AC) Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its duel dual typing,(AC) Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and the its lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limits (don't miss this) its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. The Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hit's hits from wallbreakers who that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar or and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.
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[SET]
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name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

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[SET COMMENTS]
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Moves
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Shore Up offers reliable recovery,(AC) allowing which allows Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users so the set is self Imposter-proofing. This to self-Imposter-proof the set, and also traps Poison Heal users who then die which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonable power reasonably-powered STAB attack which threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check,(AC) such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie,(AC) to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilising utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed stat to slow pivot which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However,(AC) without Anchor Shot the set is much more passive as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Imposter proofer Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment/Core Enforcer Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities,(AC) especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP,(AC) whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals opponent's the abilities of foes, Abilities which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp is as a possible alternative to ability removal,(AC) crippling which can cripple some switch-ins to Ferrothorn who that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and can provide providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas,(AC) and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief / and Topsy-Turvy are both to prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited,(AC) making and makes it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers which typically use setup and can otherwise break past through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise try to set up with little risk.

Set Details
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Flash Fire removes the otherwise crippling Fire weakness,(AC) allowing Ferrothorn which allows it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas,(AC) which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boombursts from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie's. This nature also minimises minimizes Speed,(AC) making which allows Core Enforcer to be most more effective at suppressing abilities since it's its effect only activates if used after the opponent foe moves and reduces reducing the chances of that opponents pivoting pivot after you move for a safe switch. Max EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output with minimum Speed for the reasons discussed. (redundant) Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster lustre bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery,(AC) which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon or and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.

Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoids it avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas,(AC) then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or killed KOed by a lure since these sweepers it checks are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. Ferrothorn is immune to poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle,(AC) and should also be used against Poison Heal users that you want to trap need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP,(AC) it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once opponent's the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted,(AC) it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used,(AC) the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be used to set up on.

Team Options
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Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W,(AC) a Pokemon to check these them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro and Mega Slowbro also resists Fighting-type. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Fire-type coverage Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets while Giratina is forced out by Xerneas and Mega Diancie, both of which Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. as well as Ferrothorn providing a resist to Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn and,(AC) depending on the set,(AC) Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
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Other Options
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Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn,(AC) allowing as it allows it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves such as for example Zekrom and Primal Kyogre,(AC) but due to its easily exploitable weakness,(AC) Ferrothorn this set needs considerable considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilises utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing the Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to switching its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and due to its not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves (more than once). Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into,(AC) with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. (while being immune to these when used by Imposter users). These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X which might risk switching in and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as for example Poison Fang can force out Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash due to Ferrothorn's lower bulk as well as lacking resistances to Ice and Flying-type attacks meaning it cannot reliably as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. The 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks means Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly,(AC) whereas other Steel-types would survive. However,(AC) Prankster Ferrothorn does provides a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect but it and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment,(AC) stopping which stops it from giving Normalize to any more of your teammates until it switches. However,(AC) Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots who utilise that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However,(AC) not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it,(AC) such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

Checks and Counters
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**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from this Pokemon Mega Mewtwo X are 2x super effective on Ferrothorn and,(AC) thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack,(AC) threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn with Close Combat, even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However,(AC) sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to Ferrothorn to force it out and are rarely threatened much by Ferrothorn. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza,(AC) both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refridgerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten an to OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed Fake Out + Extreme Speed. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Refrigerate Kyurem-B (while not Choice Specs) also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalise Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment,(AC) Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves,(AC) allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However,(AC) due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalise Normalize to Entrainment,(AC) it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.


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[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74(space) /(space) 131/(space) 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats,(AC) including Poison Heal users - namely such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas,(AC) and Xerneas,(AC) - while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y,(AC) and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type,(AC) which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric,(AC) and a key immunity to Spore which other Steel-(add hyphen)types must give up on forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilising utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances,(AC) Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its duel dual typing,(AC) Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and the its lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limits (don't miss this) its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. The Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hit's hits from wallbreakers who that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar or and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.
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[SET]
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name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

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[SET COMMENTS]
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Moves
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Shore Up offers reliable recovery,(AC) allowing which allows Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users so the set is self Imposter-proofing. This to self-Imposter-proof the set, and also traps Poison Heal users who then die which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonable power reasonably-powered STAB attack which threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check,(AC) such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie,(AC) to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilising utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed stat to slow pivot which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However,(AC) without Anchor Shot the set is much more passive as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Imposter proofer Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment/Core Enforcer Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities,(AC) especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP,(AC) whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals opponent's the abilities of foes, Abilities which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp is as a possible alternative to ability removal,(AC) crippling which can cripple some switch-ins to Ferrothorn who that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and can provide providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas,(AC) and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief / and Topsy-Turvy are both to prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited,(AC) making and makes it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers which typically use setup and can otherwise break past through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise try to set up with little risk.

Set Details
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Flash Fire removes the otherwise crippling Fire weakness,(AC) allowing Ferrothorn which allows it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas,(AC) which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boombursts from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie's. This nature also minimises minimizes Speed,(AC) making which allows Core Enforcer to be most more effective at suppressing abilities since it's its effect only activates if used after the opponent foe moves and reduces reducing the chances of that opponents pivoting pivot after you move for a safe switch. Max EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output with minimum Speed for the reasons discussed. (redundant) Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster lustre bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery,(AC) which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon or and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.

Usage Tips
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As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoids it avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas,(AC) then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or killed KOed by a lure since these sweepers it checks are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. Ferrothorn is immune to poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle,(AC) and should also be used against Poison Heal users that you want to trap need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP,(AC) it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once opponent's the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted,(AC) it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used,(AC) the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be used to set up on.

Team Options
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Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W,(AC) a Pokemon to check these them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro and Mega Slowbro also resists Fighting-type. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Fire-type coverage Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets while Giratina is forced out by Xerneas and Mega Diancie, both of which Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. as well as Ferrothorn providing a resist to Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn and,(AC) depending on the set,(AC) Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
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Other Options
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Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn,(AC) allowing as it allows it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves such as for example Zekrom and Primal Kyogre,(AC) but due to its easily exploitable weakness,(AC) Ferrothorn this set needs considerable considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilises utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing the Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to switching its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and due to its not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves (more than once). Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into,(AC) with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. (while being immune to these when used by Imposter users). These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X which might risk switching in and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as for example Poison Fang can force out Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash due to Ferrothorn's lower bulk as well as lacking resistances to Ice and Flying-type attacks meaning it cannot reliably as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. The 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks means Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly,(AC) whereas other Steel-types would survive. However,(AC) Prankster Ferrothorn does provides a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect but it and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment,(AC) stopping which stops it from giving Normalize to any more of your teammates until it switches. However,(AC) Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots who utilise that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However,(AC) not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it,(AC) such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

Checks and Counters
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**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from this Pokemon Mega Mewtwo X are 2x super effective on Ferrothorn and,(AC) thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack,(AC) threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn with Close Combat, even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However,(AC) sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to Ferrothorn to force it out and are rarely threatened much by Ferrothorn. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza,(AC) both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refridgerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten an to OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed Fake Out + Extreme Speed. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Refrigerate Kyurem-B (while not Choice Specs) also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalise Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment,(AC) Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves,(AC) allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However,(AC) due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalise Normalize to Entrainment,(AC) it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.


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One question with this: In the checks and counters section where I said "Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W threaten an OHKO with their -ate Boombursts and outspeed." I meant to mean something like "and both outspeed ferrothorn" rather than referring to their priority moves. Could you suggest how to say this in a more clear way (obviously it wasn't clear before) or should I just not say it since it's fairly obvious and unnecessary?
Everything else looks great, sorry for some repeated mistakes I should have proofread more than once.
 

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omg and here i was thinking that 'outspeed' was new lingo for 'fake out + e speed'

"Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts." On second thought, "threaten to" is unnecessary fluff.

and yeah np and actually your prose is really good, just needed a some grammar touchups
 
omg and here i was thinking that 'outspeed' was new lingo for 'fake out + e speed'

"Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts." On second thought, "threaten to" is unnecessary fluff.

and yeah np and actually your prose is really good, just needed a some grammar touchups
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[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74 / 131/ 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats, including Poison Heal users such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas, and Xerneas, while also checking a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type, which offers neutrality to Ground-type attacks, resistance to Water and Electric, and a key immunity to Spore which other Steel-types must forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat which helps with slow pivoting and utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances, Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its dual typing, Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and its lack of Ice and Flying resistances which limits its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hits from wallbreakers that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.

[SET]
name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shore Up offers reliable recovery, allowing Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users to self-Imposter-proof the set, and also traps Poison Heal users which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonably-powered STAB attack which threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check, such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie, to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed to slow pivot which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However, without Anchor Shot the set is much more passive as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities, especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP, whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals the abilities of foes, which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp as a possible alternative to ability removal, crippling some switch-ins that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas, and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief and Topsy-Turvy both prevent setup which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited, making it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers which typically use setup and can otherwise break through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute whereas Spectral Thief is less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar which can otherwise set up with little risk.


Set Details
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Flash Fire removes the otherwise crippling Fire weakness, allowing Ferrothorn to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas, which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boomburst from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie. This nature also minimizes Speed, making Core Enforcer more effective at suppressing abilities since its effect only activates if used after the foe moves and reducing the chance that opponents pivot after you move for a safe switch. Max EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery, which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.


Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas, then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or KOed by a lure since these sweepers are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. Ferrothorn is immune to poison and resists Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to Stealth Rock which lets it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted as it will trap them and remove them from the battle, and should also be used against Poison Heal users that need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP, it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted, it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used, the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall) since without it Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be set up on.


Team Options
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Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or Kyurem-W, a Pokemon to check them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner as it can mitigate the Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets while Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn and, depending on the set, Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn, allowing it to better check Pokemon with setup which lack Fire moves such as Zekrom and Primal Kyogre, but due to its easily exploitable weakness, Ferrothorn needs considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and due to its not being worn down by Toxic Spikes while resisting Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with Anchor Shot since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves more than once. Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into, with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as Magic Bounce Giratina or RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly, whereas other Steel-types would survive. However, Prankster Ferrothorn does provide a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment, stopping it from giving Normalize to any more teammates until it switches. However, Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check and Entrainment has more PP so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However, not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it, such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

Checks and Counters
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**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from Mega Mewtwo X are super effective on Ferrothorn and, thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack, threaten to OHKO even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However, sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to force it out. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza, both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refrigerate users**:Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Refrigerate Kyurem-B (while not Choice Specs) also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves, allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However, due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalize to Entrainment, it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.


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[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74 / 131 / 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats, including Poison Heal users such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas, and Xerneas, while also checking as well as check a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass type typing, which offers a neutrality to Ground-type attacks, a resistance to Water and Electric, and a key immunity to Spore which that other Steel-types must forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat, (AC) which helps with slow pivoting and utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances, Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire, (AC) which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its dual typing, Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets, (AC) which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and its lack of Ice and Flying resistances, (AC) which limits its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hits from wallbreakers that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.

[SET]
name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shore Up offers reliable recovery, allowing Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users to self-Imposter-proof the set, and also traps as well as Poison Heal users, (AC) which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonably powered (RH) STAB attack which that threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check, such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie, to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed to slow pivot, (AC) which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However, without Anchor Shot, (AC) the set is much more passive, (AC) as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities, especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP, whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals the abilities of foes, which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp as a possible alternative to ability removal, crippling some switch-ins that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas, and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief and Topsy-Turvy both prevent setup, (AC) which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited, making it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers, (AC) which typically use setup and can otherwise break through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute, (AC) whereas Spectral Thief is leaves Ferrothorn less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar, (AC) which can otherwise set up with little risk.

Set Details
========
Flash Fire removes the Ferrothorn's otherwise crippling Fire weakness, allowing Ferrothorn it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas, which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boomburst from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie. This nature also minimizes Speed, making Core Enforcer more effective at suppressing abilities since its effect only activates if used after the foe moves and reducing the chance that opponents pivot after you move for a safe switch. Maximum EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery, which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.

Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas with Poison Heal, then Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or KOed by a lure, (AC) since these sweepers are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer since with Poison Heal they are usually too healthy to easily revenge kill and beat Imposter users. (run-on + too much info) Ferrothorn's is immune immunity to poison and resists resistances to Core Enforcer as well as being resistant to and Stealth Rock which lets let it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted, (AC) as it will trap them and remove them from the battle, and should also be used as well as against Poison Heal users that need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP, it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted, it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used, the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall), (AC) since without it, (AC) Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be set up on.

Team Options
========
Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza or and Kyurem-W, a Pokemon to check them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner, (AC) as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas or and Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner, (AC) as it can mitigate the cover Ferrothorn's Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing, (AC) which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets, (AC) while Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn; (SC) and, depending on the set, Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.

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

Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn, allowing it to better check Pokemon with setup which that lack Fire moves such as Zekrom and Primal Kyogre, but due to its easily exploitable weakness, Ferrothorn needs considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set, (AC) but with a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replacing replaces Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and due to its not being worn down by immunity to Toxic Spikes while resisting and resistance to Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when used with running Anchor Shot, (AC) since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves more than once. Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into, with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as Magic Bounce Giratina or and RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash, (AC) as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly, whereas other Steel-types would survive. However, Prankster Ferrothorn does provide a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment, stopping it from giving Normalize to any more teammates until it switches. However, Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check, (AC) and Entrainment has more PP, (AC) so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option for Ferrothorn which that can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However, not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it, such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

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

**Mega Mewtwo X**: STAB Fighting-type attacks from Mega Mewtwo X are super effective on Ferrothorn and, Thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack, its super effective STAB Fighting-type attacks threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However, sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to force it out. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza, both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment, (AC) and both of which can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refrigerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO), (AC) while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot, (AC) so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Non-Choice Specs Refrigerate Kyurem-B (while not Choice Specs) also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves, allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However, due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalize to Entrainment, it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Willdbeast, 285201]]
- Quality checked by: [[ScarfWynaut, 221682], [Funbot28, 255984], [GL Volkner, 330455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Electrolyte, 148072], xxx]
 
[OVERVIEW]

Ferrothorn's reasonable 74 / 131 / 116 bulk and many resistances allow it to act as a reliable check to many specific threats, including Poison Heal users such as Primal Kyogre, Regigigas, and Xerneas, as well as check a variety of other Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Sheer Force Mega Mewtwo Y, and Zekrom. Ferrothorn has a niche over the bulkier Registeel and other Steel-types mainly thanks to its Grass typing, which offers a neutrality to Ground-type attacks, a resistance to Water and Electric, and a key immunity to Spore that other Steel-types must forego another item to gain through Safety Goggles. Ferrothorn also benefits from its lower Speed stat, which helps with slow pivoting and utilizing Core Enforcer to suppress abilities. In addition to its many resistances, Flash Fire is used to remove the 4x weakness to Fire, which is a common coverage type for Pokemon such as Mega Diancie and Xerneas. Thanks to its dual typing, Ferrothorn can check some Zekrom and Primal Kyogre sets, which other Steel-types struggle with. The main drawbacks of Ferrothorn are the competition it faces from Registeel due to Registeel's higher bulk and its lack of Ice and Flying resistances, which limits its use in checking most Mega Rayquaza sets and Kyurem-B, an otherwise common role for Steel-types. Its lower bulk, while mitigated by resistances, does limit Ferrothorn's ability to take hits from wallbreakers that can hit it neutrally such as Adaptability Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp. Also, Ferrothorn suffers from being predictable due to almost always needing Flash Fire to avoid OHKOs from common Fire-type coverage moves.

[SET]
name: Flash Fire
move 1: Shore Up
move 2: Anchor Shot / U-turn
move 3: Entrainment / Core Enforcer / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Topsy-Turvy / Spectral Thief
item: Leftovers
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Shore Up offers reliable recovery, allowing Ferrothorn to stay healthy throughout the battle and switch in more frequently, enabling it to be an effective wall. Anchor Shot traps Imposter users to self-Imposter-proof the set, as well as Poison Heal users, which are then KOed once their ability is removed. Anchor Shot is also a reasonably powered STAB attack that threatens some Pokemon that Ferrothorn can check, such as Xerneas and especially Mega Diancie, to force them out. Anchor Shot's good PP helps with trapping to PP stall. U-turn utilizes Ferrothorn's low Speed to slow pivot, which can be used to gain momentum and potentially bring in wallbreakers without risk. However, without Anchor Shot, the set is much more passive, as it cannot force out Mega Diancie and requires a separate Pokemon to Imposter-proof it. Entrainment and Core Enforcer are both used to remove abilities, especially Poison Heal. Entrainment can affect Xerneas and other Fairy-types and has more PP, whereas Core Enforcer can do valuable chip damage and break Focus Sash. Entrainment also reveals the abilities of foes, which can be useful for scouting and is effective if the opponent switches. Ferrothorn can also use Will-O-Wisp as a possible alternative to ability removal, crippling some switch-ins that can otherwise take advantage of its passivity, most notably Mega Mewtwo X, and providing valuable chip damage against other defensive Pokemon. However, without Entrainment or Core Enforcer, Topsy-Turvy is necessary to check Regigigas, and certain variations of Poison Heal sweepers will be harder to deal with. Spectral Thief and Topsy-Turvy both prevent setup, which helps to reduce how much Ferrothorn's passivity can be exploited, making it a more reliable answer to Poison Heal sweepers, which typically use setup and can otherwise break through more easily after some prior damage or with Lovely Kiss. Topsy-Turvy can affect Regigigas but is blocked by Substitute, whereas Spectral Thief leaves Ferrothorn less passive and can threaten Pokemon such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Gengar, which can otherwise set up with little risk.


Set Details
========
Flash Fire removes Ferrothorn's otherwise crippling Fire weakness, allowing it to check Mega Diancie and Poison Heal Xerneas, which often have Fire coverage. A Sassy nature is used to better check Poison Heal Kyogre, which otherwise has a chance to 2HKO with Water Spout after using Quiver Dance, and to take less from -ate Boomburst from Pokemon such as Mega Diancie. This nature also minimizes Speed, making Core Enforcer more effective at suppressing abilities. Maximum EVs are invested in every stat except in Speed for maximum bulk and damage output. Leftovers helps to compensate for Ferrothorn's slightly lackluster bulk to avoid key 2HKOs such as from Water Spout Primal Kyogre at +1 or in rain. Leftovers also provides passive recovery, which allows it to switch into defensive Pokemon and entry hazards with less risk of being worn down and preserves recovery PP against a trapped Imposter user.


Usage Tips
========
As with most sets in BH, Ferrothorn is best used after careful scouting. This helps to avoid switching into lures such as Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre or into moves such as Trick and Fighting-type coverage, both of which can affect its ability to consistently check other threats. If the opponent's team has a Regigigas or a Xerneas with Poison Heal, Ferrothorn should be used carefully to avoid being worn down or KOed by a lure, since these sweepers are difficult to play around without a dedicated answer. Ferrothorn's immunity to poison and resistances to Core Enforcer and Stealth Rock let it switch into a variety of passive Pokemon, such as some Giratina sets, with very low risk. Anchor Shot should usually be used against Imposter users or if a switch to an Imposter user is predicted, as it will trap them and remove them from the battle, as well as against Poison Heal users that need to be trapped. Thanks to Anchor Shot's high PP, it can be used liberally and can dissuade most frail Pokemon from switching in. Once the opposing Pokemon's sets have been scouted, it's possible other Pokemon will be vulnerable to trapping as well. If Core Enforcer is used, the PP should be conserved (especially if Ferrothorn is being used to PP stall), since without it, Ferrothorn fails to counter Regigigas and, when not running Topsy-Turvy, can even be set up on.


Team Options
========
Since Ferrothorn cannot check -ate users such as Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W, a Pokemon to check them such as Fur Coat Chansey or a Soundproof user such as Mega Slowbro (which also resists Fighting-type attacks) is appreciated. Mega Tyranitar is a good partner, as it helps to cover some Mega Rayquaza sets such as Aerilate with Fire-type coverage and appreciates Ferrothorn dealing with Fairy-types such as Xerneas and Mega Diancie. Imposter users make good teammates to scout for lures such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Tinted Lens Primal Kyogre. Giratina is a good partner, as it can cover Ferrothorn's Fighting weakness thanks to its Ghost typing, which allows it to check many Mega Mewtwo X sets, while Ferrothorn can comfortably switch into Xerneas, Mega Diancie, and Dragon-type attacks such as Core Enforcer. Other Mega Mewtwo X checks such as Cresselia can make good partners for Ferrothorn; depending on the set, Cresselia can also check many wallbreakers that force out Ferrothorn.


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


Unaware is also an option for Ferrothorn, allowing it to better check Pokemon with setup that lack Fire moves such as Zekrom and Primal Kyogre, but due to its easily exploitable weakness, Ferrothorn needs considerably more team support when using this set. Unaware Ferrothorn utilizes similar moves to the Flash Fire set, but a utility move such as Defog or Stealth Rock replaces Spectral Thief or Topsy-Turvy. Ferrothorn can make a good Defogger due to its ability to switch into most defensive and some offensive Stealth Rock setters (such as Mega Diancie) and immunity to Toxic Spikes and resistance to Stealth Rock. Ferrothorn can also set Stealth Rock effectively when running Anchor Shot, since this stops Imposter users from setting hazards themselves more than once. Other status moves such as Toxic or Poison Fang can be employed to make Ferrothorn harder to switch into, with the added benefit that they cannot be used against it by Imposter users. These can help to cripple or wear down some of its checks such as Mega Mewtwo X and can also cripple and force out some defensive Pokemon, such as Magic Bounce Giratina and RegenVest Kyogre. Prankster Ferrothorn can be used but is largely outclassed by other Steel-types such as Registeel and Aegislash, as they have better bulk and crucial resistances to Ice- and Flying-type attacks, letting them reliably check Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-B sets. Also, because of its 4x weakness to Fire-type attacks, Ferrothorn will usually be OHKOed when switching into Fire-type coverage moves such as V-create from Pixilate Mega Diancie if the opponent predicts correctly, whereas other Steel-types would survive. However, Prankster Ferrothorn does provide a more reliable Regigigas check than Prankster Registeel or Aegislash. Worry Seed can be used over Entrainment to largely the same effect and can even remove Normalize from Mega Gengar after it uses Entrainment, stopping it from giving Normalize to any more teammates until it switches. However, Ferrothorn is far from being a Mega Gengar check, and Entrainment has more PP, so this should be seen as an emergency option on teams lacking a real check. Rocky Helmet is an option that can be useful in wearing down opposing pivots that utilize U-turn and Mega Diancie if it uses Fake Out or Extreme Speed as Ferrothorn switches in. However, not using Leftovers makes Ferrothorn much harder to keep healthy and increases the number of moves that can 2HKO it, such as Water Spout from Primal Kyogre in rain.

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


**Mega Mewtwo X**: Thanks to Mega Mewtwo X's base 190 Attack, its super effective STAB Fighting-type attacks threaten to OHKO Ferrothorn even without boosting ability or item. Mega Mewtwo X can also come in on most of Ferrothorn's moves with minimal risk, with Anchor Shot being a 5HKO and even Spectral Thief only a possible 3HKO. However, sets with Will-O-Wisp can cripple most Mega Mewtwo X if it switches in directly.

**Wallbreakers**: Strong wallbreakers with neutral or super effective STAB moves are rarely threatened by Ferrothorn and will typically do enough damage to force it out. Examples include Adaptability Mega Garchomp and Choice Band Mega Rayquaza, both of which can cleanly 2HKO Ferrothorn, even if it removes their abilities after the first hit with Core Enforcer or Entrainment, and can survive any of Ferrothorn's moves comfortably.

**Choice Specs Aerilate and Refrigerate users**: Both Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza and Kyurem-W outspeed and OHKO Ferrothorn with their -ate Boombursts. Mega Rayquaza can come in fairly safely on most of Ferrothorn's moves (with Core Enforcer being a 4HKO), while Kyurem-W can be 2HKOed by Anchor Shot, so it is a softer check. Both are forced out if they switch into Entrainment, but there is little cost to this besides momentum. Non-Choice Specs Refrigerate Kyurem-B also threatens Ferrothorn but not to quite the same degree.

**Mega Gengar**: Normalize Mega Gengar easily forces out Ferrothorn since after using Entrainment, Mega Gengar will be immune to most or all of Ferrothorn's moves, allowing it to set up or attack Ferrothorn with no cost. Other Mega Gengar sets such as Choice Specs Adaptability can do a lot of damage to Ferrothorn and KO after some prior damage. However, due to Mega Gengar's low bulk and the fear of losing Normalize to Entrainment, it is unlikely to be switched in directly.

**Fighting-type Coverage**: Many Pokemon that Ferrothorn can often check will force it out or even counter it if they run unusual Fighting-type coverage such as Secret Sword Xerneas and Mega Mewtwo Y.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Willdbeast, 285201]]
- Quality checked by: [[ScarfWynaut, 221682], [Funbot28, 255984], [GL Volkner, 330455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Electrolyte, 148072], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

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p.s. (RH) meant removed hyphen right?
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