[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
A fierce special wallbreaker, Rotom's Electric / Ghost typing offers STAB attacks that cover at least neutral damage against a majority of the NU metagame. Moreover, its Speed sets it apart from other special attackers, as beyond targeting physical walls like Cofagrigus and Wishiwashi, it also revenge kills wallbreakers like Decidueye, Golurk, and Sawk. Volt Switch is particularly deadly, as it lets Rotom chip and switch out on both forced switches and attackers it cannot OHKO at first like Skuntank, Abomasnow, and Malamar. It is also useful for pivoting out on walls like Clefairy and Ferroseed, although Trick immediately debilitates these walls and other Pokemon that are immune to Volt Switch like Galarian Stunfisk and Lanturn.
The downsides of Rotom's coverage are the relevant resistances and immunities that opposing targets can take advantage of if Rotom is Choice-locked into an unfavorable attack. Faster Dark-types like Silvally-Dark, Liepard, and Alolan Persian revenge kill Rotom, so it requires the support from Fighting-types such as Sawk, Toxicroak, and Gurdurr; Sawk and Toxicroak scare these checks out with their Choice Scarf sets, while Gurdurr and Toxicroak have threatening priority sets for them. These teammates also target Normal-types like Miltank and Kangaskhan so that Rotom can spam Shadow Ball without fearing immunities. Grass- and Water-type wallbreakers like Decidueye, Abomasnow, and Basculin target Volt Switch-immune walls like Sandaconda and Piloswine, as well as Lanturn in the case of the first two, which helps Rotom pivot freely once they are eliminated. Rotom's resistances are vital for checking Silvally-Steel and Ninjask late-game, so keep Stealth Rock off your side of the field with the support from Eldegoss, Silvally-Dark, and Cramorant. Physical cleaners like Silvally-Dragon and Togedemaru pick up the pace for Rotom and appreciate it for eliminating their checks like Cofagrigus, Garbodor, and Qwilfish.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Rotom capitalizes on its good Speed tier with the boost from Choice Scarf, allowing it to revenge kill unboosted targets such as Silvally-Ghost, Gourgeist-S, Basculin, and Froslass. Beyond revenge killing, Rotom has enough firepower to also threaten notable physical walls like Cofagrigus, Weezing, and Avalugg, although its frailty makes it lack switch-in opportunities. Its fast pivoting with Volt Switch is a great way to threaten Alolan Persian and Choice Scarf Toxicroak, as it can chip them into range of being cleaned up with Thunderbolt. Trick targets walls like Clefairy and Miltank, and lets Rotom take advantage of its coverage for when its natural Speed suffices.
The Speed and coverage Rotom provides makes it best used on balance builds. Wallbreakers like Sawk, Golurk, and Abomasnow target walls like Galarain Stunfisk, Ferroseed, and Pilowsine for Rotom, while Rotom in return checks their revenge killers like Gourgeist-S and Silvally-Ghost. A pressuring pivoting core can be formed with the likes of Silvally-Steel, Liepard, and Ninjask, which rely on Rotom to punish physical walls like Cofagrigus and Qwilfish. Grass-types like Eldegoss, Gorugiest-S, and Tangela are reliable partners for Rotom that can switch into Electric-immune targets like Sandaconda and Lanturn. After it uses Trick, Rotom becomes vulnerable to Froslass and Liepard, so it should have defensive support from walls like Miltank, Weezing, Tangela, and Gurdurr. Even when retaining Choice Scarf, these walls also help stomach attacks from faster sweepers untouchable by Rotom like Choice Scarf Basculin and Flame Charge Silvally formes.
[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Hex / Shadow Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Colbur Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Utilizing Rotom's apt defensive typing and offensive pressure lets it function as a worthwhile entry hazard remover. This is thanks in part to Levitate giving it an edge against Ground-type Stealth Rock users, and its STAB coverage nailing setters like Golurk, Qwilfish, and Drednaw. However, Defog comes at the cost of losing momentum when Rotom could use Volt Switch instead, and it opens an opportunity for its checks to switch in safely. Will-O-Wisp threatens hazard setters and slower physical attackers alike such as Pilowsine, Garbodor, and Galarian Stunfisk. It also synergizes well with Hex, helping Rotom breakthrough the aforementioned walls. Alternatively, Shadow Ball is immediately more threatening to some targets like Sandaconda and Decidueye. Heavy-Duty Boots secures Rotom's HP when switching into Stealth Rock, while Colbur Berry forgoes said security for an edge against attackers with strong Dark-type coverage like Gurdurr and Toxicroak. Sitrus Berry is a third option for general recovery that particularly gives Rotom an upper hand against Sandaconda and Piloswine.
Pair Rotom with additional offensive pivots like Ninjask, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin that appreciate having entry hazards cleared for them and pressure Rotom's faster checks. They also help in tandem with it to bring in wallbreakers, and Pokemon like Decidueye, Abomasnow, and Golurk cover Rotom's Ground- and Electric-type checks. Steel-types like Silvally-Steel, Togedemaru, and Klinklang deal with special walls like Clefairy and Alcremie for Rotom, and they appreciate its Ground- and Fighting-type immunities. Unless Rotom is holding Colbur Berry, it should avoid Knock Off at all costs, and instead switch into a defensive teammate like Rocky Helmet Weezing or Garbodor that punishes users like Gurdurr and Liepard. Choice Scarf users such as Sawk and Toxicroak target Rotom's faster checks like Alolan Persian, Gougeist-S, and Froslass, and can clean with their Fighting-type coverage after Rotom deals with defensive Ghost- and Poison-types.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Rabia, 336073], [Kiyo, 126266]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
A fierce special wallbreaker, Rotom's Electric / Ghost typing offers STAB attacks that cover at least neutral damage against a majority of the NU metagame. Moreover, its Speed sets it apart from other special attackers, as beyond targeting physical walls like Cofagrigus and Wishiwashi, it also revenge kills wallbreakers like Decidueye, Golurk, and Sawk. Volt Switch is particularly deadly, as it lets Rotom chip and switch out on both forced switches and attackers it cannot OHKO at first like Skuntank, Abomasnow, and Malamar. It is also useful for pivoting out on walls like Clefairy and Ferroseed, although Trick immediately debilitates these walls and other Pokemon that are immune to Volt Switch like Galarian Stunfisk and Lanturn.
The downsides of Rotom's coverage are the relevant resistances and immunities that opposing targets can take advantage of if Rotom is Choice-locked into an unfavorable attack. Faster Dark-types like Silvally-Dark, Liepard, and Alolan Persian revenge kill Rotom, so it requires the support from Fighting-types such as Sawk, Toxicroak, and Gurdurr; Sawk and Toxicroak scare these checks out with their Choice Scarf sets, while Gurdurr and Toxicroak have threatening priority sets for them. These teammates also target Normal-types like Miltank and Kangaskhan so that Rotom can spam Shadow Ball without fearing immunities. Grass- and Water-type wallbreakers like Decidueye, Abomasnow, and Basculin target Volt Switch-immune walls like Sandaconda and Piloswine, as well as Lanturn in the case of the first two, which helps Rotom pivot freely once they are eliminated. Rotom's resistances are vital for checking Silvally-Steel and Ninjask late-game, so keep Stealth Rock off your side of the field with the support from Eldegoss, Silvally-Dark, and Cramorant. Physical cleaners like Silvally-Dragon and Togedemaru pick up the pace for Rotom and appreciate it for eliminating their checks like Cofagrigus, Garbodor, and Qwilfish.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Rotom capitalizes on its good Speed tier with the boost from Choice Scarf, allowing it to revenge kill unboosted targets such as Silvally-Ghost, Gourgeist-S, Basculin, and Froslass. Beyond revenge killing, Rotom has enough firepower to also threaten notable physical walls like Cofagrigus, Weezing, and Avalugg, although its frailty makes it lack switch-in opportunities. Its fast pivoting with Volt Switch is a great way to threaten Alolan Persian and Choice Scarf Toxicroak, as it can chip them into range of being cleaned up with Thunderbolt. Trick targets walls like Clefairy and Miltank, and lets Rotom take advantage of its coverage for when its natural Speed suffices.
The Speed and coverage Rotom provides makes it best used on balance builds. Wallbreakers like Sawk, Golurk, and Abomasnow target walls like Galarain Stunfisk, Ferroseed, and Pilowsine for Rotom, while Rotom in return checks their revenge killers like Gourgeist-S and Silvally-Ghost. A pressuring pivoting core can be formed with the likes of Silvally-Steel, Liepard, and Ninjask, which rely on Rotom to punish physical walls like Cofagrigus and Qwilfish. Grass-types like Eldegoss, Gorugiest-S, and Tangela are reliable partners for Rotom that can switch into Electric-immune targets like Sandaconda and Lanturn. After it uses Trick, Rotom becomes vulnerable to Froslass and Liepard, so it should have defensive support from walls like Miltank, Weezing, Tangela, and Gurdurr. Even when retaining Choice Scarf, these walls also help stomach attacks from faster sweepers untouchable by Rotom like Choice Scarf Basculin and Flame Charge Silvally formes.
[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Hex / Shadow Ball
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Colbur Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Utilizing Rotom's apt defensive typing and offensive pressure lets it function as a worthwhile entry hazard remover. This is thanks in part to Levitate giving it an edge against Ground-type Stealth Rock users, and its STAB coverage nailing setters like Golurk, Qwilfish, and Drednaw. However, Defog comes at the cost of losing momentum when Rotom could use Volt Switch instead, and it opens an opportunity for its checks to switch in safely. Will-O-Wisp threatens hazard setters and slower physical attackers alike such as Pilowsine, Garbodor, and Galarian Stunfisk. It also synergizes well with Hex, helping Rotom breakthrough the aforementioned walls. Alternatively, Shadow Ball is immediately more threatening to some targets like Sandaconda and Decidueye. Heavy-Duty Boots secures Rotom's HP when switching into Stealth Rock, while Colbur Berry forgoes said security for an edge against attackers with strong Dark-type coverage like Gurdurr and Toxicroak. Sitrus Berry is a third option for general recovery that particularly gives Rotom an upper hand against Sandaconda and Piloswine.
Pair Rotom with additional offensive pivots like Ninjask, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin that appreciate having entry hazards cleared for them and pressure Rotom's faster checks. They also help in tandem with it to bring in wallbreakers, and Pokemon like Decidueye, Abomasnow, and Golurk cover Rotom's Ground- and Electric-type checks. Steel-types like Silvally-Steel, Togedemaru, and Klinklang deal with special walls like Clefairy and Alcremie for Rotom, and they appreciate its Ground- and Fighting-type immunities. Unless Rotom is holding Colbur Berry, it should avoid Knock Off at all costs, and instead switch into a defensive teammate like Rocky Helmet Weezing or Garbodor that punishes users like Gurdurr and Liepard. Choice Scarf users such as Sawk and Toxicroak target Rotom's faster checks like Alolan Persian, Gougeist-S, and Froslass, and can clean with their Fighting-type coverage after Rotom deals with defensive Ghost- and Poison-types.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Rabia, 336073], [Kiyo, 126266]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
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