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[OVERVIEW]

Milotic is a niche defensive pivot, with its considerable bulk and recovery allowing it to consistently check foes like Salamence, Moltres, and Zygarde-10%. Its naturally decent Speed is helpful against slower wallbreakers such as Aegislash and Azumarill. Marvel Scale makes Milotic harder to break past after a burn from Entei or Primarina, somewhat making up for its subpar physical bulk, and consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition in Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina. However, Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a Ground immunity, and possesses diverse utility moves, while Primarina has a great offensive and defensive STAB move combination that stops Pokemon such as Keldeo from exploiting it. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel lack Milotic's reliable recovery but are able to provide more utility with Stealth Rock or entry hazard removal. Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Regieleki constantly force out Milotic, and Pokemon like Amoonguss and Zarude can do the same while also not being bothered by status. Milotic is also extremely vulnerable to Toxic, which makes it difficult to answer foes like Aegislash, Moltres, and Salamence in the long term.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Milotic avoids being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic poison, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarian Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the given Speed EVs. Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots lets it do so without succumbing to entry hazards. Recover allows Milotic to check foes like Chadelure and Salamence more consistently. Ice Beam is an alternative option over Haze or Flip Turn to pressure Zarude and check Salamence more easily. Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Milotic functions best with additional defensive support on bulky offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assault Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon it normally struggles against, like Raikou and Primarina. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type wallbreakers like Moltres and Entei as well as shutting down bulky setup sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. Zarude and Rotom-H form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably, while Rotom-H can take advantage of Grass-types Milotic lures in and pivots against. Togekiss can provide cleric support and also beat Zarude and other Grass-types. Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic luring in passive Pokemon they can muscle past, such as Amoonguss and Chansey. Rhyperior beats Electric-types like Regieleki, which threaten Milotic. In return, Milotic beats Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defoggers like Salamence and Moltres, but Marvel Scale comes into play more often.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude severely hinder Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet, while Zarude can remove status with Jungle Healing. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it—bar pivoting into a wallbreaker.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus-T and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can set up on Milotic with Nasty Plot, while the latter gain momentum with Volt Switch. Raikou can also wear Milotic down quickly and reduce PP with Pressure.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure it and keep themselves healthy with tools like Regenerator and Roost.

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- Written by: [[avarice, 346653]]
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:bw/milotic:
[OVERVIEW]

- Milotic is able to serve as a niche defensive pivot with its abilities and recovery. Instead of abilities just talk about its bulk + recovery lets it check foes like Salamence and Zygarde-10%.
- Marvel Scale makes it harder to break past after absorbing a Scald from Keldeo while Competitive can punish Defog from Pokemon like Salamence. Competitive isn't slashed so remove it from the overview. I'm not fond of Keldeo as the example when Milo isn't a reliable response to any Keldeo set. Use another Scald user or just bring up Sacred Fire Entei.
- Consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina.
- Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with the utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a ground-immunity, and diverse utility moves while Primarina has a great STAB combination offensively and defensively allowing it to not get exploited like Milotic. I'd specifically bring up Keldeo here as Prima also has a mediocre Defense stat but resisting Secret Sword makes it a better response to it as with minimal chip it can 2HKO Milotic.
- While Recover is a large part of why Milotic is used, it can drain momentum to heal with.

- Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel also generally provide more utility in exchange for lacking reliable recovery.

Mention how it struggles with how common Electric- and Grass-types are like Thundurus and Amoonguss. Zarude is a big one that just cures all status ailments Milotic can inflict upon it.

Mention status being a huge hindrance to Milotic and wears it down quickly, preventing it reliably pivoting into foes like Salamence and Aegislash long term.


[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Paragraph 1
- Milotic prevents from being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o.
- Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Keldeo from easily setting up on Milotic. You can stall out Keldeo but it will also do the same given you can't break the sub and +1 Secret Sword does a lot so you will run out of Recovers. I'd swap it for something it more reliably annoys personally. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the speed EVs.
- Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum as Heavy Duty Boots prevent it from being worn down too easily. You haven't really tied these two things well. Rn it reads like boots is what lets it pivot rather than boots making it a more effective pivot with not being worn down by hazards, Also mention what you flip turn out against.
- Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Paragraph 2
- Milotic functions best with other defensive support on Bulky Offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assualt Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon like Raikou and Primarina it normally struggles against. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type breakers like Moltres and Entei.
- Scizor appreciates this as well, and can pressure Zarude.
- Zarude and Rotom-Heat are both able to form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably while Rotom-H can abuse the Grass-types Milotic pivots out on.
- Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic drawing in passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Mew Change this they can muscle past.
- Passive Pokémon such as Amoonguss benefit from having Milotic available to Haze bulky setup sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. You mentioned Amoong in the very first point, just follow up immediately with how Milotic can shut them down
- Rhyperior is able to beat Electric-types like Thundurus that threaten out Milotic. In return, Milotic can beat Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.

Throw a mention of Togekiss providing Heal Bell support + dealing with Zarude and other Grass-types.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
- Ice Beam with Competitive is able to threaten Defog users like Salamence and Moltres. I'd move a mention of Ice Beam up into the first para, then just keep the Competitive mention down here.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet. Meanwhile, Zarude can Jungle Healing off any status. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but like Amoonguss its Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it-- bar pivoting out to a wallbreaker.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Guts Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure Milotic and heal themselves back up with Regenerator and Roost respectively.

**Electric-types**:

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- Milotic is able to serve as a niche defensive pivot with its considerable bulk and recovery, allowing it to serve as a consistent check to foes like Salamence and Zygarde-10%. also worth adding it has a decent speed tier as a defensive pokemon
- Marvel Scale makes it harder to break past after a Sacred Fire burn from Entei or Scald Burn from Primarina. (could specify that it makes up for milotic's subpar physical bulk as well)
- Consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina.
- Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with the utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a ground-immunity, and diverse utility moves while Primarina has a great STAB combination offensively and defensively allowing it to not get exploited like Milotic against Pokemon such as Keldeo.
- Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel also generally provide more utility in exchange for lacking reliable recovery. (like what? specify the former can set entry hazards while the latter can spin. Both also have knock off if you want to mention that)
- Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Thundurus constantly threaten Milotic out, and Pokemon like Amoonguss and Zarude are able to do the same while not being bothered by status ailments.
- Milotic is extremely vulnerable to Toxic making it harder to answer variants of Aegislash and Moltres. Getting statused severely hinders Milotic ability to deal with Pokemon like Salamence in the long run too.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Paragraph 1
- Milotic prevents from being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. add how toxic can cripple bulky water types like seismitoad and gastrodon that would otherwise take advantage of milotic
- Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarian Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the speed EVs.
- Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots prevent Milotic from succumbing to hazards (mention how ignoring hazards lets it check stuff like chandelure and zydog better)
- Ice Beam is an alternative option to apply actual pressure to Zarude and check Salamence easier.
- Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Paragraph 2
- Milotic functions best with other defensive support on Bulky Offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assualt Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon like Raikou and Primarina it normally struggles against. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type breakers like Moltres and Entei as well as shut down bulky set up sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus
- Zarude and Rotom-H are both able to form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably while Rotom-H can abuse the Grass-types Milotic pivots out on.
- Togekiss can provide cleric support while also beating Zarude and checking other Grass-types.
- Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic drawing in passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Chansey they can muscle past.
- Rhyperior is able to beat Electric-types like Thundurus that threaten out Milotic. In return, Milotic can beat Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
- Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defog users like Salamence and Moltres.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet. Meanwhile, Zarude can Jungle Healing off any status. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but like Amoonguss its Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it-- bar pivoting out to a wallbreaker.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Guts Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure Milotic and heal themselves back up with Regenerator and Roost respectively.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can Nasty Plot on Milotic while the latter gain momentum with Volt Switch.

switch the order of electric types and physical wallbreakers
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:bw/milotic:
[OVERVIEW]

Milotic is able to serve as a niche defensive pivot with its considerable bulk and recovery, allowing it to serve as a consistent check to foes like Salamence and Zygarde-10% maybe add Moltres as another example here. Its naturally decent speed is helpful against slower wallbreakers give examples as well. Marvel Scale makes Milotic harder to break past after a Sacred Fire burn from Entei or Scald Burn from Primarina, somewhat making up for Milotic's subpar physical bulk. Milotic's consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina. Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with the utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a Ground-immunity, and diverse utility moves while Primarina has a great STAB combination offensively and defensively allowing it to not get exploited like Milotic against Pokemon such as Keldeo. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel also generally provide more utility such as Stealth Rock and hazard removal respectively in exchange for lacking reliable recovery. Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Thundurus constantly threaten Milotic out, and Pokemon like Amoonguss and Zarude are able to do the same while not being bothered by status ailments. Milotic is extremely vulnerable to Toxic making it harder to answer variants of Aegislash and Moltres. Getting statused severely hinders Milotic ability to deal with Pokemon like Salamence in the long run too.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Paragraph 1
Milotic avoids being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. It's rather helpful for Water Absorb Pokemon like Seismitoad and Gastrodon too this sentence is overly vague and doesn't cleanly tie into any points before or after it, so state more specifically that these foes are hit by Toxic. Gastrodon's ability isn't Water Absorb btw. Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarain Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the speed EVs. Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy Duty Boots prevent Milotic from succumbing to hazards. Sustainability allows Milotic to check foes like Chadelure and Salamence throughout the game with more consistency. Ice Beam is an alternative option to apply actual pressure to Zarude and check Salamence easier. Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Paragraph 2
Milotic functions best with other defensive support on Bulky Offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assualt Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon like Raikou and Primarina it normally struggles against. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type breakers like Moltres and Entei as well as shut down bulky set up sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. Zarude and Rotom-H are both able to form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably while Rotom-H can abuse the Grass-types Milotic pivots out on. Togekiss can provide cleric support while also beating Zarude and checking other Grass-types. Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic drawing in passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Chansey they can muscle past. Rhyperior is able to beat Electric-types like Thundurus that threaten out Milotic. In return, Milotic can beat Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defog users like Salamence and Moltres, but the Marvel Scale bulk from the stray status will be missed Instead of this I'd maybe just say that it can more consistent use out of the boost in Defense Marvel Scale will supply it with.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet. Meanwhile, Zarude can Jungle Healing off any status. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but like Amoonguss its Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it-- bar pivoting out to a wallbreaker.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can Nasty Plot on Milotic while the latter gain momentum with Volt Switch. This could use a little more substance, so maybe not Raikou as an example too that can whittle Milotic's PP down with Pressure.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure Milotic and heal themselves back up with Regenerator and Roost respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[avarice, 346653]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [Monky25, 515132], [username3, userid3]]
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:bw/milotic:
[OVERVIEW]

Milotic is able to serve as a niche defensive pivot with its considerable bulk and recovery, allowing it to serve as a consistent check to foes like Salamence, Moltres, and Zygarde-10%. Its naturally decent speed is helpful against slower wallbreakers such as Aegislash and Azumarill as well. (unneeded fluff.) Marvel Scale makes Milotic harder to break past after a Sacred Fire burn from Entei or a Scald Burn from Primarina. somewhat making This somewhat makes up for Milotic's subpar physical bulk. Milotic's consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition: Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina. Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with the utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a Ground-immunity, and has access to diverse utility moves. (While the original is technically grammatically correct, this sentence feels like it should be broken up into two.) On the other hand, while Primarina has a great STAB combination offensively and defensively, allowing it to not get exploited like Milotic against Pokemon such as Keldeo. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel also generally provide more utility, such as Stealth Rock and hazard removal respectively, in exchange for lacking reliable recovery. Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Thundurus constantly threaten Milotic out, and Pokemon like such as (try to avoid using 'like' too often, as it makes the writing very repetitive.) Amoonguss and Zarude are able to do the same while not being bothered by status ailments. Milotic is extremely vulnerable to Toxic, making it harder to answer some variants of Aegislash and Moltres. Getting statused severely hinders Milotic's ability to deal with Pokemon like Salamence in the long run too.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Paragraph 1
Milotic avoids being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. Haze prevents Pokemon like such as Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarain Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the speed EVs. Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots prevent Milotic from succumbing to hazards. Sustainability allows Milotic to check foes like such as Chadelure and Salamence throughout the game with more consistency. Ice Beam is an alternative option to apply actual pressure to Zarude and check Salamence easier. Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Paragraph 2
Milotic functions best with other defensive support on Bulky Offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assualt Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon it normally struggles against, like Raikou and Primarina it normally struggles against. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type breakers, like Moltres and Entei, as well as shut down bulky set up sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. Zarude and Rotom-H are both able to form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably while Rotom-H can abuse the Grass-types Milotic pivots out on. Togekiss can provide cleric support while also beating Zarude and checking other Grass-types. Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic drawing in passive Pokemon that they can muscle past, such as Amoonguss and Chansey they can muscle past. Rhyperior is able to beat Electric-types like Thundurus that threaten out Milotic. In return, Milotic can beat Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defog users like Salamence and Moltres(,); however, the bulk gained from Marvel Scale bulk comes into play more often.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet. Meanwhile, Zarude can use Jungle Healing off to remove any status. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but like Amoonguss, its Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it-- bar pivoting out to a wallbreaker.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can Nasty Plot on Milotic while the latter can gain momentum with Volt Switch. Raikou can also wear Milotic down quickly and reduce PP with Pressure.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure Milotic and can heal themselves back up with Regenerator and Roost respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[avarice, 346653]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [Monky25, 515132], [username3, userid3]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

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:bw/milotic:
[OVERVIEW]

Milotic is able to serve as a niche defensive pivot with its considerable bulk and recovery, allowing it to serve as a consistent check to foes like Salamence, Moltres, and Zygarde-10%. Its naturally decent Speed(capitalize) is helpful against slower wallbreakers such as Aegislash and Azumarill as well. Marvel Scale makes Milotic harder to break past after a Sacred Fire burn from Entei or Scald burn from Primarina, somewhat making up for Milotic's its subpar physical bulk. Milotic's consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition in Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina. However,(AC) Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with the utility that comes with their secondary typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a Ground-(RH)immunity, and possesses diverse utility moves,(AC) while Primarina has a great offensive and defensive STAB combination offensively and defensively allowing that allows it to not get exploited like Milotic against by Pokemon such as Keldeo. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel also generally provide more utility such as Stealth Rock and hazard removal respectively in exchange for lacking reliable recovery. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel lack Milotic's reliable recovery but are able to provide more utility with Stealth Rock and entry hazard removal. Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Thundurus(remove/replace) constantly threaten force out Milotic out,(or threaten, just not threaten out) and Pokemon like Amoonguss and Zarude are able to can do the same while also not being bothered by status ailments. Milotic is extremely vulnerable to Toxic making it harder to answer variants of Aegislash and Moltres. Getting statused severely hinders Milotic ability to deal with Pokemon like Salamence in the long run too. Milotic is also extremely vulnerable to Toxic, which makes it difficult to answer foes like Aegislash, Moltres, and Salamence in the long-term.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy-(AH)Duty Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Paragraph 1
Milotic avoids being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic poison, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarain Galarian Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the given Speed(capitalize) EVs. Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy-(AH)Duty Boots prevent Milotic from succumbing to entry hazards. Sustainability Recover(?) allows Milotic to check foes like Chadelure and Salamence throughout the game with more consistency consistently. Ice Beam is an alternative option to apply actual pressure to Zarude and check Salamence easier more easily.(Is Ice Beam an alternative to Recover?) Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

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Milotic functions best with other defensive support on bulky offense(lowercase) teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assualt Assault Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon like Raikou and Primarina it normally struggles against,(AC) like Raikou and Primarina. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type wallbreakers like Moltres and Entei as well as shut down bulky set up setup sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. Zarude and Rotom-H are both able to form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably,(AC) while Rotom-H can abuse the take advantage of Grass-types Milotic pivots out on lures in and pivot against. Togekiss can provide cleric support while also beating and also beat Zarude and checking other Grass-types. Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic drawing in luring in passive Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Chansey they can muscle past,(AC) such as Amoonguss and Chansey. Rhyperior is able to beats Electric-types like Thundurus(remove/replace),(AC) that which threaten out Milotic. In return, Milotic can beats Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defog users Defoggers like Salamence and Moltres, but the Marvel Scale bulk comes into play more often.

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

**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet,(period to comma) Meanwhile,(RC) Zarude can Jungle Healing off any remove status with Jungle Healing. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but like Amoonguss its Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it—bar pivoting out to into a wallbreaker.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus(remove/replace) and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can Nasty Plot set up on Milotic with Nasty Plot,(AC) while the latter gain momentum with Volt Switch. Raikou can also wear Milotic down quickly and reduce PP with Pressure.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure Milotic it and heal themselves back up keep themselves healthy with Regenerator and Roost respectively.

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[OVERVIEW]

Milotic is a niche defensive pivot, (AC) with its considerable bulk and recovery (RC) allowing it to serve as a consistent check to consistently check foes like Salamence, Moltres, and Zygarde-10%. Its naturally decent Speed is helpful against slower wallbreakers such as Aegislash and Azumarill. Marvel Scale makes Milotic harder to break past after a burn from Entei or Primarina, somewhat making up for its subpar physical bulk. Milotic's bulk, and consistent recovery sets it apart from its main competition in Rotom-W and RestTalk Primarina. However, Rotom-W and Primarina often still overshadow Milotic with utility that comes with their secondary typing. typings. Rotom-W is a faster pivot, has a Ground immunity, and possesses diverse utility moves, while Primarina has a great offensive and defensive STAB combination that allows it to not get exploited by Pokemon such as Keldeo. move combination that stops Pokemon such as Keldeo from exploiting it. Other Water-types like Seismitoad and Tentacruel lack Milotic's reliable recovery but are able to provide more utility with Stealth Rock and or entry hazard removal. Common Electric-types like Rotom-W and Regieleki constantly force out Milotic, (AC) and Pokemon like Amoonguss and Zarude can do the same while also not being bothered by status. Milotic is also extremely vulnerable to Toxic, which makes it difficult to answer foes like Aegislash, Moltres, and Salamence in the long term. (removed hyphen)

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald
move 2: Recover
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Haze / Flip Turn
item: Heavy-Duty (removed checker mark) Boots
ability: Marvel Scale
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 248 Def / 8 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Milotic avoids being too passive by spreading Scald burns and Toxic poison, wearing down Pokemon like Celesteela and Kommo-o. Haze prevents Pokemon like Substitute + Calm Mind Primarina and Calm Mind Galarian Slowbro from easily setting up on Milotic. It can also outspeed and neutralize Belly Drum Azumarill with the given Speed EVs. Flip Turn lets Milotic generate momentum against Pokemon like Amoonguss and Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots prevent Milotic from lets it do so without succumbing to entry hazards. Recover allows Milotic to check foes like Chadelure and Salamence more consistently. Ice Beam is an alternative option over Haze or Flip Turn to pressure Zarude and check Salamence more easily. Marvel Scale can help Milotic stomach more physical hits, but it should still avoid absorbing status, especially Toxic.

Milotic functions best with other additional defensive support on bulky offense teams. Grass-types like Amoonguss and Assault Vest Tangrowth assist Milotic against Pokemon it normally struggles against, like Raikou and Primarina. In return, Milotic can switch into Fire-type wallbreakers like Moltres and Entei as well as shutting down bulky setup sweepers like Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus. Zarude and Rotom-H form a pivot core with Milotic. Zarude absorbs status and Knock Off comfortably, while Rotom-H can take advantage of Grass-types Milotic lures in and pivot pivots against. Togekiss can provide cleric support and also beat Zarude and other Grass-types. Chandelure and Buzzwole appreciate Milotic luring in passive Pokemon they can muscle past, such as Amoonguss and Chansey. Rhyperior beats Electric-types like Regieleki, which threaten Milotic. In return, Milotic beats Pokemon such as Lycanroc-D and Krookodile comfortably.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Milotic can run Competitive to threaten Defoggers like Salamence and Moltres, but Marvel Scale comes into play more often.

Checks and Counters
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**Grass-types**: Amoonguss and Zarude are extremely hindering for Milotic. severely hinder Milotic. Amoonguss cannot be touched by Toxic and often chips Flip Turn Milotic with Rocky Helmet, while Zarude can remove status with Jungle Healing. Tangrowth is annoyed by Toxic, but Regenerator nullifies any progress Milotic could make on it—bar pivoting into a wallbreaker.

**Electric-types**: Thundurus Therian Thundurus-T and Rotom formes can easily pressure Milotic. The former can set up on Milotic with Nasty Plot, while the latter gain momentum with Volt Switch. Raikou can also wear Milotic down quickly and reduce PP with Pressure.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Conkeldurr and Obstagoon are not hindered by status and can proceed to break past Milotic with ease. Other strong Pokemon like Life Orb Mienshao and Buzzwole can pressure it and keep themselves healthy with tools like Regenerator and Roost.

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