Rotom-Wash @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
It volts, it rinses, and it repeats! While Rotom-W's presence hasn't been notable throughout the generation's lifespan, one of OU's historically familiar faces finally reminded everyone that it's not to be forgotten. In a metagame dictated by entry hazard stacking from every corner, its natural immunity to Spikes—even after Terastallizing—gives it a solid niche as a defensive pivot that can forgo Heavy-Duty Boots. When further paired with its typing, Will-O-Wisp, and Rocky Helmet, it can neutralize threats such as Dragonite, Kingambit, Cinderace, and Ground-types like Great Tusk, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Its positive matchup against these Ground-types makes it an effective Volt Switch user, with the bulky Ting-Lu getting exploited further by Pain Split; the move also gives Rotom-W much-needed longevity, particularly in the face of other common high-HP walls like Alomomola and Galarian Slowking. Its godsend of an ability also pairs incredibly well with Tera Steel, letting it answer Dragonite even better as well as check offensive foes like Enamorus and Kyurem while letting it pivot around unperturbed in the face of Stealth Rock. 44 Speed EVs let Rotom-W outspeed Jolly Kingambit.
Ability: Levitate
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hydro Pump
- Volt Switch
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
It volts, it rinses, and it repeats! While Rotom-W's presence hasn't been notable throughout the generation's lifespan, one of OU's historically familiar faces finally reminded everyone that it's not to be forgotten. In a metagame dictated by entry hazard stacking from every corner, its natural immunity to Spikes—even after Terastallizing—gives it a solid niche as a defensive pivot that can forgo Heavy-Duty Boots. When further paired with its typing, Will-O-Wisp, and Rocky Helmet, it can neutralize threats such as Dragonite, Kingambit, Cinderace, and Ground-types like Great Tusk, Landorus-T, and Iron Treads. Its positive matchup against these Ground-types makes it an effective Volt Switch user, with the bulky Ting-Lu getting exploited further by Pain Split; the move also gives Rotom-W much-needed longevity, particularly in the face of other common high-HP walls like Alomomola and Galarian Slowking. Its godsend of an ability also pairs incredibly well with Tera Steel, letting it answer Dragonite even better as well as check offensive foes like Enamorus and Kyurem while letting it pivot around unperturbed in the face of Stealth Rock. 44 Speed EVs let Rotom-W outspeed Jolly Kingambit.
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