Battle Spot Rillaboom

[Ika Ika Musume]

[SET]
name: Bulky Assault Vest
move 1: Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower / Low Kick / Drain Punch
move 4: Knock Off / Wood Hammer
item: Assault Vest
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom holds a place in the metagame due to its Grass typing and natural bulk, which help it check commonly used Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Excadrill, Hydreigon, and Tyranitar and support its teammates with its great movepool. Its natural bulk makes Assault Vest a natural choice. STAB Drum Beating, Rillaboom's signature move, lowers the opposing Pokemon's Speed by one stage, setting up the stage for teammates. This gives Rillaboom a unique role, as most speed control moves are relatively weak comparatively, while Rillaboom can both provide speed control and put on offensive pressure at the same time. U-turn gives Rillaboom the option to pivot out of unfavorable switch-ins such as Arcanine, Corviknight, and Rotom-H and bring in teammates that can take advantage of these Pokemon. The third slot is generally a Fighting-type (AH) coverage to hit Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, and Snorlax. Lastly, Knock Off hurts Dragapult as well as removing Galarian Corsola's Eviolite. Wood Hammer is also an option, since it OHKOes Mimikyu after Disguise is broken. The Speed investment allows Rillaboom to outspeed Jolly Mimikyu, Jolly Haxorus, and Timid Hydreigon after the Speed drop from Drum Beating as well as making it naturally faster than non-invested Rotom formes. Maximum Attack makes Rillaboom as threatening as possible, whilst the HP investment allows Rillaboom to live Jolly Mimikyu's +2 Life Orb-boosted Play Rough. This set appreciates Pokemon that can switch into Fire- and Flying-type attacks such as Rotom-H and Rotom-W, which also pair together with Rillaboom for a nice VoltTurn core.

This set can also be run with a maximum Attack and Speed and a Jolly nature, which allows Rillaboom to outspeed Adamant Mimikyu, Jolly Mamoswine, Modest Rotom formes, and Jolly Gyarados, as well as Infiltrator Dragapult after a Drum Beating.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Wood Hammer / Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom's natural power and movepool allows allow it to revenge kill a significant number of Pokemon, including Mimikyu, Hydreigon, Adamant Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan, Tyranitar, Rotom-W, Excadrill, and +1 Gyarados and Dragapult after Stealth Rock. Wood Hammer is generally preferred over Drum Beating due to its pure power and ability to eventually put Rillaboom into Overgrow range through recoil for a super hard-hitting STAB move. Asides from this, U-turn is used for momentum, Superpower hits Hydreigon and Dynamaxed Galarian Darmanitan, and Knock Off targets Galarian Corsola and Dragapult. In terms of the EV spread, maximum Speed with a Jolly nature is preferred to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Attack provides most damage. Rillaboom baits in Fire- and Flying-types, so Pokemon such as the Rotom formes are good partners.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ika Ika Musume, 165529]]
- Quality checked by: [[Psynergy, 248085], [Theorymon, 29010]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

 

[Theorymon]

I think Jolly is actually worth a secondary slash-in at the moment for the first set. You mention what it can do already, but a nice additional thing is that some specially based Dragapult attempt to make a risky switch in to revenge it while weakened, and since those often run Infilitrator, Drum Beating will seriously punish those ones, as Jolly actually lets you outspeed them at -1 Speed!

Speaking of Speed, for the Adamant spread, I'd suggest maybe speed creeping juuust a bit more to outspeed Hydreigon and Haxorus. Hydreigon in particular is a major target, since it gets hit really hard by the fighting moves and U-turn, and you may see it making risky switch-ins at times.

One last thing: I think you should probably emphasize how important Drum Beating is a bit more in the AV set, as I'd argue that its the big thing that differnciates Rillaboom from most Pokemon: Having a speed control move with a much higher amount of power than usual!

Once you implement that stuff, consider this QC Approved 1/2 from me!

 

[Ika Ika Musume]

Done

 

[Psynergy]

Honestly aside from mentioning that "Stealth Rocks" should be "Stealth Rock" I don't really have anything to add. Unsure how worthwhile Drain Punch is without STAB but if we're listing Fighting STAB options anyway I don't see harm in keeping it there.

QC 2/2

 

[Ika Ika Musume]

Done. Think Drain punch will probably be more useful when we start seeing grassy terrain HA and theoretically it is probably better in terms of health vs. Ferrothorn. Low Kick is something I haven't mentioned that is definitely worth mentioning there though, probably over hammer arm since it still has base 100 vs. hydreigon/ferro and base 120 ofc vs. snorlax

 

[Lumari]

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[SET]
name: Bulky Assault Vest
move 1: Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower / Low Kick / Drain Punch
move 4: Knock Off / Wood Hammer
item: Assault Vest
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom holds a place in the metagame due to its Grass typing and natural bulk, (AC) that helps which help it check commonly used Pokemon such as Rotom-Wash, Excadrill, Hydreigon, (AC) and Tyranitar and sets set up for its teammates with its great movepool. (what does the latter part mean?) It's Its natural bulk lends itself to makes Assault Vest a natural choice. STAB Drum Beating, Rillaboom's signature move, lowers the opponents opposing Pokemon's Speed by one stage and is a consistent grass type STAB, setting up the stage for teammates. This gives Rillaboom a unique role, (AC) as most speed control moves are relatively weak comparatively, (AC) and while Rillaboom can both provide speed control and put on offensive pressure at the same time. U-turn gives Rillaboom the option to pivot out of unfavourable unfavorable switch-ins such as Arcanine, Corviknight, (AC) and Rotom-Heat into and bring in teammates that can take advantage of these Pokemon. The third slot is generally a Fighting-type (AH) coverage which hits to hit Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, (AC) and Snorlax. The last move is generally Lastly, Knock Off which hurts Dragapult as well as removing the Eviolite from Galarian Corsola's Eviolite. Wood Hammer is also an option, (AC) since it OHKO's OHKOes Mimikyu after Disguise is broken. The Speed tier investment allows Rillaboom to outspeed Jolly Mimikyu, Jolly Haxorus, (AC) and Timid Hydreigon after a the Speed drop from Drum Beating as well as being making it naturally faster than non-invested Rotom formes. Maximum Attack gives makes Rillaboom the most as threatening as possible, (AC) threat whilst the HP investment allows Rillaboom to live take +2 Jolly Life Orb Mimikyu's +2 Life Orb-boosted Play Rough. This set appreciates Pokemon that can switch into Fire- (AH) and Flying-type (AH) attacks such as Rotom-Heat or and Rotom-Wash, (AC) and the two which also pair together with Rillaboom for a nice VoltTurn (RH) core.

This set can also be ran run with a maximum Attack / Max and Speed and a Jolly EV spread nature, (AC) which allows Rillaboom to outspeed Adamant Mimikyu, Jolly Mamoswine, Modest Rotom formes, (AC) and Jolly Gyarados, (comma) It can also outspeed an as well as Infiltrator Dragapult after a Drum Beating which is another reason to use it over adamant.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarfer
move 1: Wood Hammer / Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom's natural power and movepool allows allow it to revenge KO kill a significant number of Pokemon, (comma) Some examples include including Mimikyu, Hydreigon, Adamant Choice Scarf (Galarian?) Darmanitan, Tyranitar, Rotom-Wash, Excadrill, and +1 Gyarados and Dragapult after Stealth Rock, Dragapult after Stealth Rock and Excadrill. Wood Hammer is generally preferred over Drum Beating due to its pure power versus the tier and the recoil ability to eventually putting put Rillaboom into Overgrow range through recoil for a super hard-hitting (AH) grass moves STAB move. Asides from this, U-turn is used for momentum, Superpower to hit hits Hydreigon and Dynamaxed Galarian Darmanitan, (AC) and Knock Off to hit targets Galarian Corsola (RH) and Dragapult. In terms of the EV spread, maximum Speed with a Jolly nature is preferred as it outspeeds the most possible pokemon to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Attack for the provides most damage. Rillaboom baits in Fire- (AH) and Flying-types, (AH) so Pokemon such as the Rotom appliances formes are good partners.

 

[Ika Ika Musume]

No problem, thanks for the work you are doing. Ill edit this in now.

 

[Ika Ika Musume]

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[SET]
name: Bulky Assault Vest
move 1: Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower / Low Kick / Drain Punch
move 4: Knock Off / Wood Hammer
item: Assault Vest
ability: Overgrow
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom holds a place in the metagame due to its Grass typing and natural bulk, (AC) that helps which help it check commonly used Pokemon such as Rotom-Wash, Excadrill, Hydreigon, (AC) and Tyranitar and sets set up for its teammates with its great movepool. (what does the latter part mean?) It's Its natural bulk lends itself to makes Assault Vest a natural choice. STAB Drum Beating, Rillaboom's signature move, lowers the opponents opposing Pokemon's Speed by one stage and is a consistent grass type STAB, setting up the stage for teammates. This gives Rillaboom a unique role, (AC) as most speed control moves are relatively weak comparatively, (AC) and while Rillaboom can both provide speed control and put on offensive pressure at the same time. U-turn gives Rillaboom the option to pivot out of unfavourable unfavorable switch-ins such as Arcanine, Corviknight, (AC) and Rotom-Heat into and bring in teammates that can take advantage of these Pokemon. The third slot is generally a Fighting-type (AH) coverage which hits to hit Ferrothorn, Hydreigon, (AC) and Snorlax. The last move is generally Lastly, Knock Off which hurts Dragapult as well as removing the Eviolite from Galarian Corsola's Eviolite. Wood Hammer is also an option, (AC) since it OHKO's OHKOes Mimikyu after Disguise is broken. The Speed tier investment allows Rillaboom to outspeed Jolly Mimikyu, Jolly Haxorus, (AC) and Timid Hydreigon after a the Speed drop from Drum Beating as well as being making it naturally faster than non-invested Rotom formes. Maximum Attack gives makes Rillaboom the most as threatening as possible, (AC) threat whilst the HP investment allows Rillaboom to live take +2 Jolly Life Orb Mimikyu's +2 Life Orb-boosted Play Rough. This set appreciates Pokemon that can switch into Fire- (AH) and Flying-type (AH) attacks such as Rotom-Heat or and Rotom-Wash, (AC) and the two which also pair together with Rillaboom for a nice VoltTurn (RH) core.

This set can also be ran run with a maximum Attack / Max and Speed and a Jolly EV spread nature, (AC) which allows Rillaboom to outspeed Adamant Mimikyu, Jolly Mamoswine, Modest Rotom formes, (AC) and Jolly Gyarados, (comma) It can also outspeed an as well as Infiltrator Dragapult after a Drum Beating which is another reason to use it over adamant.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarfer
move 1: Wood Hammer / Drum Beating
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Rillaboom's natural power and movepool allows allow it to revenge KO kill a significant number of Pokemon, (comma) Some examples include including Mimikyu, Hydreigon, Adamant Choice Scarf (Galarian?) Darmanitan, Tyranitar, Rotom-Wash, Excadrill, and +1 Gyarados and Dragapult after Stealth Rock, Dragapult after Stealth Rock and Excadrill. Wood Hammer is generally preferred over Drum Beating due to its pure power versus the tier and the recoil ability to eventually putting put Rillaboom into Overgrow range through recoil for a super hard-hitting (AH) grass moves STAB move. Asides from this, U-turn is used for momentum, Superpower to hit hits Hydreigon and Dynamaxed Galarian Darmanitan, (AC) and Knock Off to hit targets Galarian Corsola (RH) and Dragapult. In terms of the EV spread, maximum Speed with a Jolly nature is preferred as it outspeeds the most possible pokemon to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Attack for the provides most damage. Rillaboom baits in Fire- (AH) and Flying-types, (AH) so Pokemon such as the Rotom appliances formes are good partners.

Done

 

[Theorymon]

This is now uploaded!