[OVERVIEW]
Jolteon's blistering Speed combined with Thunder Wave makes Jolteon a potent lead. Jolteon is capable of beating opposing leads such as Jynx and Exeggutor because of this combined with its coverage. Jolteon is also a strong alternative to Rhydon and Golem for offensive teams that need to check Zapdos. Despite being a lead, Jolteon can also potentially finish the game off as a late-game cleaner due to its higher chances of nailing critical hits and its constant barrage of Thunderbolts. However, Jolteon is walled by Rhydon and Golem and over relies on Double Kick to lure them in. The issues start becoming prevalent here as Jolteon has to rely on its poor Attack stat with its coverage in order to do any damage to its common switch-ins. Furthermore, Jolteon fragility prevents it from switching in on much and will often force it to rely on doubles. Finally, Jolteon despises getting paralyzed as it puts a damper on its blazing speed that lets it outpace other offensive Pokémon like Tauros, Starmie, and Alakazam.
[SET]
name: Special Sweeper
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Double Kick
move 4: Pin Missile / Rest
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Double Kick is used to lure in Rhydon and Golem in order to deal some sort of damage to them. Pin Missile's main use is to be coverage against Exeggutor and while it deals super effective damage to other Psychic-types, Thunderbolt does more. Rest is a different option to shrug off Paralysis if need be or to recover health in order to conserve it for the late-game, but this leaves you walled by Exeggutor. Jolteon should preferably be used in the lead slot as it will often guarantee a paralysis at the start of the game and can win matchups against opposing leads such as Jynx and Exeggutor. Jolteon often requires aggressive plays in order to make the most out of it so try to predict possible switch-ins from Rhydon and Golem in order to land a Double Kick on them. Jolteon lacking Rest cannot afford to get paralyzed as it becomes almost useless without its Speed intact to let it sweep and even with Rest, you should be wary of it. Jolteon pairs well with Exeggutor as it offensively deals with Rhydon and Golem while can also neutralize opposing Pokemon with Sleep Powder. Jolteon also can use Starmie and Slowbro to handle the Ground-types while these two benefit from Jolteon checking Zapdos. Jolteon's Thunder Wave can assist other offensive Pokemon such as Tauros and Alakazam as it is often guaranteed and can be ideal to paralyze threats that outspeed these two.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Body Slam is an interesting alternative to Double Kick to let Jolteon score a possible paralysis against Rhydon and Golem, but its much better off dealing more damage with Double Kick. Hyper Beam can swiftly remove a weakened Tauros or Alakazam but Jolteon's low Attack stat and possible recharge can massively punish it due to its frail Defenses. Sand Attack and Mimic can be fun options with the former possibly lowering the accuracy of Jolteon's switch-ins to force the opponent to gamble or the latter copying Surf to give Jolteon a reliable way to remove Rhydon and Golem, but these moves are either gimmicky at best or are seriously difficult to pull off.
Checks and Counters
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**Ground-types**: Jolteon's primary attack and Thunder Wave is completely blocked by Ground-types like Rhydon and Golem. Jolteon can potentially lure the aforementioned Pokemon in with Double Kick, but it is completely walled by niche Ground-types like Nidoking and Nidoqueen.
**Chansey**: Chansey is a complete nuisance to any Special Attacker and Jolteon is no exception. Jolteon fails to deal any significant damage to Chansey outside of Double Kick while Chansey can possibly paralyze it.
**Snorlax**: Snorlax completely walls Chansey but can deal major damage back at it with Earthquake.
**Paralysis**: Jolteon cannot afford to be paralyzed as it makes it get outsped by Tauros, Starmie, and Alakazam and completely invalidates any sweep if you don't carry Rest.
**Exeggutor**: Any Jolteon that lacks Pin Missile is completely walled by Exeggutor. Exeggutor can induce sleep on Jolteon as well or possibly lower its Special with Psychic.
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