Rotom-C (1/2)

[SET]
name: In the Cut (Bulky Nasty Plot)
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Volt Switch / Discharge
move 4: Dark Pulse / Will-O-Wisp.
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 108 Def / 140 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

* Rotom-C carves out its niche in the metagame thanks to its exceptional matchup against defensive teams featuring Ferrothorn, Toxapex, Corviknight, Hippowdon, Quagsire, and other Pokemon mauled by Rotom-C's unique STAB move combination.

* Nasty Plot is a key move that allows Rotom-C to pose an offensive threat.

* Volt Switch offers momentum against defensive switch-ins. However, Discharge offers a paralysis chance, lets Rotom-C stay in and keep its Nasty Plot boost, and has a stronger Max Lightning.

* Dark Pulse hits Dragpault, and Max Darkness lowers the foe's Special Defense.

* Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-C to cripple physical attackers such as Ferrothorn and Snorlax

EV Spreads
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* 156 Special Attack EVs with Modest Nature always OHKO uninvested Dragapult with Max Darkness, and 140 Special Attack EVs with Modest Nature gets the KO 15/16 of the time.

* 252 HP / 124 Def survives a +2 Life Orb Mimikyu Play Rough, and 252 HP / 108 Def survives it 15/16 of the time. 252 HP / 196 Def survives 2 unboosted Gyarados Max Airstream after Sitrus recovery, and 252 HP / 124 Def with Aguav Berry lets Rotom-C switch into Life Orb Max Airstream, and Dynamax to live the second Max Airstream.

* 60 Speed EVs let Rotom-C outspeed Adamant max Speed Tyranitar as well as neutral max Speed base 60s. 84 Speed EVs outspeed uninvested Mimikyu and most other Rotom-W spreads.

* 252 HP / 108 Def / 140 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe with Modest Nature allows Rotom-C to hit both the offensive and defensive benchmarks at the cost of its Speed.

* 252 HP / 12 Def / 156 SpA / 4 SpD / 84 Spe with Modest Nature allows Rotom-C to hit the speed and the offensive benchmark.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Trick / Dark Pulse
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
evs: 196 HP / 252 SpA / 60 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

* Rotom-C can do a lot of immediate damage with Choice Specs, further solidifying its wallbreaking niche.

* Volt Switch is a crucial pivoting move, and allows Rotom-C to not lose momentum by locking into a move.

* Trick allows Rotom-C to cripple walls more efficiently and gives it option to switch moves. It is particularly relevant against Pokemon that use Protect.

* Dark Pulse is a coverage move primarily for Dragapult.

EV Spreads
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* Maximum Special Attack allows Rotom-C to OHKO uninvested Dragapult with Dark Pulse.

* 60 Speed EVs let Rotom-C outspeed Adamant max Speed Tyranitar as well as neutral max Speed base 60s. 84 Speed EVs outspeed uninvested Mimikyu and most other Rotom-W spreads.

* 252 HP / 124 Def survives a +2 Life Orb Mimikyu Play Rough, and 252 HP / 108 Def survives it 15/16 of the time.

General Team Options
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* Rotom-C enjoys being paired with Pokemon that take advantage of its wallbreaking potential. This includes fast cleaners and sweepers that have trouble breaking through dedicated stall teams.

* Rotom-C can form a Fire-Water-Grass core, but it is not mandatory due to the small number of viable Fire-types, especially as Rotom-C rules out Rotom-H due to Species Clause.

Cleanup Sweepers: :mimikyu: :dragapult: :darmanitan-galar:

Water-types: :gyarados: :lapras: :toxapex: :primarina:

Fire-types: :cinderace: :incineroar:

[CREDITS]

[CREDITS]

- Written by: [[marilli, 70760]]
- Quality checked by: [[cant say, 158401], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 
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