Rotom-F [QC 3/3][GP 2/2]

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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-F is an interesting Pokemon in RU. It stands out with its fantastic STAB combination, which allows it to hit nearly the entire tier for neutral damage and to run support moves, such as Trick, Volt Switch, and Pain Split over additional coverage. It's a potent stallbreaker and good Choice Scarf wielder with a good base 105 Special Attack and usable base 86 Speed. Rotom-F can also act as the premier Blizzard spammer on hail teams. Finally, Levitate gives it a helpful immunity to Earthquake and Earth power, allowing it to take on threats such as Flygon a bit more easily. Despite these positive traits, Rotom-F's decent bulk is undermined by a bad defensive typing, which includes a crippling weakness to Stealth Rock. Furthermore, it has to rely on the shaky accuracy of Blizzard to target many Pokemon, making it unreliable as a check to the likes of Tyrantrum. Finally, bulky Mega Evolutions such as Mega Steelix and Mega Audino are immune to Trick, and can switch into Rotom-F and threaten to set up or fire off attacks.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that maintains momentum and is generally the go-to on this set, unless it is necessary to heavily damage the opposing Pokemon. Thunderbolt is a more powerful STAB move that doesn't switch Rotom-F out, and is useful for targeting the likes of Alomamola and Fletchinder. Blizzard, while inaccurate, is Rotom-F's best way to take down Flygon and Rotom-C. Finally, Trick is an amazing utility move for shutting down walls such as Diance, which would otherwise be able to take on Rotom-F.

Set Details
========

Maximum investment in Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible. A Timid nature is used to Speed tie with Choice Scarf Rotom-C and to outspeed Choice Scarf Medicham, unboosted Accelgor, and Aerodactyl. It also makes Rotom-F as fast as possible should it lose its Choice Scarf, outspeeding Adamant Hitmonlee and Timid Venusaur. Choice Scarf is the chosen item for a large boost in Speed as well as the ability to cripple walls with Trick.

Usage Tips
========

Against offensive teams, Rotom-F should primarily be used to grab momentum and revenge kill. Against stall or balance teams, however, it should attempt to cripple Pokemon such as Diance and Gurdurr with Trick. Rotom-F can switch in on resisted hits, but super effective or powerful neutral hits should be avoided. Rotom-F also appreciates Stealth Rock off its side of the field, as it tends to go in and out of the battle quite a bit.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers are very useful to Rotom-F, as they can keep it healthy and out of range of priority attacks. Flygon makes a fantastic partner, removing hazards and relieving its Rock and Fire weaknesses. Rotom-F, in return, can take on bulky Water-types and pressure Choice Scarf Tyrantrum. Blastoise can make for another good option on more defensive teams, still removing hazards and also checking Fire-types and benefiting from Rotom-F's positive matchup against Grass-types. Other entry hazard removers, such as Kabutops and Pelipper, are also acceptable choices. Wallbreakers that can defeat or heavily damage Mega Steelix, such as Delphox and Emboar, work well with Rotom-F's ability to take down bulky Water-types for them, such as Alomomola. Users of U-turn and Volt Switch, such as Uxie, Flygon, and Manectric, can form a VoltTurn core with Rotom-F. Manectric makes for an especially solid teammate for its ability to pressure Steel-types with Flamethrower or Overheat. Hazard setters such as Rhyperior, Qwilfish, Garbodor, Accelgor, and Mega Steelix can help whittle down Rotom-F's checks and counters. For instance, standard Mega Steelix is 2HKOed by Blizzard after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Hail support from Abomasnow is very helpful to allow Rotom-F to spam Blizzard without fear of missing, and it can also break down defensive Pokemon for Rotom-F. Keep in mind that Abomasnow and Rotom-F will stack weaknesses to Fire, Fighting, and Rock on your team, but the offensive synergy they provide is more important.

[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Substitute
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Thunderbolt is a reliable, powerful STAB move that hits neutral and super effective targets hard. Blizzard is a secondary, more powerful STAB move that hits Mega Steelix, Rhyperior, and Tangrowth for good damage. Pain Split is the closest thing Rotom-F has to reliable recovery and can do a large chunk to walls with a high HP stat, such as Mega Audino and Aromatisse. Substitute not only shields Rotom-F from status conditions but also can cut the foe's HP thanks to Pain Split.

Set Details
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A Life Orb is the item of choice to hit as hard as possible, and the lost HP can be recovered by way of Pain Split. A Timid nature is essential to outspeed Jolly Braviary, Jolly Absol, and Adamant Hitmonlee. The EVs are standard, allowing Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible.

Usage Tips
========

This set should generally be used to defeat or force out opposing walls, as it excels against bulky, passive Pokemon. Pokemon that fail to break Rotom-F's Substitute, such as Scald Alomomola, or ones that it can force out, such as Braviary, are prime targets to set up Substitutes on. Substitute can also dodge an incoming status move, such as Toxic from Seismitoad. While Rotom-F can switch in on weak or resisted hits, it should avoid coming in on powerful neutral and super effective hits. Substitute is a safe option to go for most of the time, as even if the foe manages to break it, Rotom-F can dish out more damage with Pain Split. Rotom-F should generally be brought in early in the game to set up Substitute and punch holes in the opposing team. Against more offensive teams, Rotom-F should generally just stick to firing off powerful attacks rather than attempting to use Substitute or Pain Split. Finally, Pokemon that use sound moves and have the ability Infiltrator can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute, so be weary of Hyper Voice Meloetta, Bug Buzz Accelgor, Boomburst Exploud, and Infiltrator Spiritomb.

Team Options
========

Flygon makes for an exceptional partner, grabbing momentum for Rotom-F, removing entry hazards from your side of the field, and resisting the Rock- and Fire-type attacks that trouble Rotom-F. Blastoise is also a solid entry hazard remover to use alongside Rotom-F, resisting Fire-type attacks and removing hazards from your side of the field without removing your own. Late-game sweepers such as Fletchinder, Sneasel, and Absol appreciate Rotom-F's ability to pressure Alomamola, Mega Steelix, and Aromatisse. Hazard support is very useful to capitalize on the large number of switches this set forces. Toxic Spikes support from the likes of Weezing and Qwilfish in particular can pressure opposing walls even more. Hail support from Abomasnow is very useful to give Rotom-F's Blizzard flawless accuracy.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=========

Will-O-Wisp can be used on the SubSplit set if the healing of Pain Split isn't useful. Thunder Wave can also be used on the SubSplit set, but it is generally not useful against the stall-oriented Pokemon the set is meant to bring down. Choice Specs is an option, but there are better Choice Specs users such as Jolteon and Meloetta. A defensive Leftovers or ChestoRest set is possible, but Rotom-F generally lacks the resistances to pull it off and is easy to whittle down with Stealth Rock. Hidden Power Fire is an option to nail Assault Vest Escavalier, but it possesses little utility outside of that. Finally, Hidden Power Grass is an option to smack Seismitoad and Gastrodon super effectively, as well as hit Lanturn harder than any other move Rotom-F normally runs.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: While some special walls are beaten by the Substitute + Pain Split set, Gastrodon can stall out Rotom-F, while Diancie can check it and threaten to KO back with Diamond Storm. Assault Vest users such as Eelektross and Escavalier can come in and massively threaten Rotom-F back with a powerful STAB or a super effective coverage move. Mega Audino, while not really appreciating the SubSplit set, can deal with Choice Scarf Rotom-F with ease, as it's immune to Trick.

**Steel-types**: Mega Steelix has enough special bulk to take two Blizzards from Rotom-F and can retaliate with a powerful Heavy Slam. Magneton has the luxury of resisting both of Rotom-F's STAB moves and can hit hard back with Flash Cannon. Choice Scarf Durant can outpace Choice Scarf Rotom-F and OHKO it after Stealth Rock damage. Aggron can take any one attack from Rotom-F and OHKO it with Head Smash.

**Residual Damage**: Toxic, burns, Life Orb recoil, Substitute damage, and especially Stealth Rock can severely cut into Rotom-F's bulk and make it much easier to take down, putting it into KO range of common priority attacks.

**Fast Attackers**: Against the Subsplit set or once Choice Scarf has been Tricked away, fast attackers such as Houndoom, Delphox, Manectric, and Choice Scarf Tyrantrum can maul Rotom-F with their STAB attacks. Pokemon such as Durant, Sneasel, and even Flygon can KO it once Rotom-F has taken the slightest amount of residual damage. The Choice Scarf set is threatened by faster Choice Scarf users such as Delphox and Flygon, as well as priority moves from the likes of Absol, Medicham, and especially Hitmonlee, which can hit it with a super effective Mach Punch.
 
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[OVERVIEW]
  • Make note of its primary niche being a premier Blizzard user on teams with (Mega) Abomasnow
  • I wouldn't mention Will-O-Wisp or Thunder Wave since neither is mentioned in either set
  • Make special mention of its issues with Mega Steelix; Ground-type that doesn't auto-die to Blizzard and can't be Tricked. Has Heavy Slam to OHKO
[Choice Scarf]
  • I'd switch T-Bolt and Volt Switch in move order. VS is easily the most useful move on this set throughout a typical game and T-Bolt is really only being used to clean or if a foe is just outside of kill range for VS (very rare)
  • Timid should be the sole nature slashed. Being outsped by Medicham, Accelgor, and Aerodactyl isn't worth any sort of power you get from Modest. You also outspeed typical Life Orb Hitmonlee after Trick (most run Adamant)
  • In Team Options, mention that (Mega) Abomasnow can break down some defensive mons for Rotom-F in addition to giving it Hail support for Blizzard
  • Wallbreakers that beat Steel- and Grass-types are really nice since these are the primary types that resist Rotom-F's STABs (Steels for Blizzard and Grasses for T-Bolt) Emboar beats both types rather easily.
  • Manectric can continue VoltTurn chains and break down some defensive cores
  • Spikes magnifies Volt Switch shenanigans in general. Accelgor, Qwilfish, and Garbodor are solid offensive Spikers
[SubSplit]
  • Replace Drapion with Weezing in the Toxic Spikes section of Team Options. SpDef Drapion isn't very relevant anymore
  • Replace Registeel with Bronzong and / or Mega Steelix. They're more common walls in current RU
  • In Usage Tips, note that this Rotom-F should just try to fire off attacks against most opposing offensive teams
  • Be wary of Infiltrator mons and sound move users. Meloetta, Exploud, and Spiritomb are your main offenders here.
  • Meloetta generally loses to AV Escavalier and a Spiritomb of you rown. Exploud is hard to wall, but Diancie is your best bet. Virizion can use Spiritomb as setup fodder thanks to Justified and commonly using a Lum Berry
[Other Options]
  • Mention HP Fire for AV Escavalier
[Checks and Counters]
  • This is where the format is off. It should be **insert threat here**: why / how said threat handles Rotom-F
  • Make sure the spacing is consistent
  • Add Hitmonlee to the priority tidbit since it hits Rotom-F for super effective damage
Implement most / all of this and I'll look back over it to make sure everything checks out Thatwackycruton.
 
[Choice Scarf]
  • Replace Golbat with Pelipper. Golbat should not be used as a Defogger in RU.
[Checks and Counters]
  • Unbold all the bolded stuff here and make sure that there's a space inbetween each bullet point (should be double-spaced)
Looks ok otherwise, so

QC Approved 1/3
 
Looks pretty decent, but I've got some changes.
  • In Overview, I'd probably change the bit about scaring out Ground types, especially your example of Rhyperior. Mega Camerupt, Mega Steelix, and Rhyperior can all take out Rotom-F when they're at full health, so saying it scares Ground types out isn't really accurate unless they're already weakened.
  • Also in the Overview, I'd rephrase your bit about competition with other Electric- and Ice-types. Other Electric-types aren't Stealth Rock weak, and as a result can pivot in more often. Other Ice-types, in addition to having better accuracy and power, have access to priority.
  • In Usage Tips for the Scarf set, Alomomola and Amoonguss are really bad targets for Trick since Rotom-F can 2HKO either one with its STABs. Amoonguss is especially bad since Rotom-F takes damage from Black Sludge. Diancie is a much, much better target, especially if you predict it switching in, and is far scarier for Rotom-F. Also, I believe you meant to say "defensive or balance builds."
  • For the SubSplit set, the Usage Tips section should mention that Substitute blocks status, especially from mons that might stay in to throw out a Toxic, such as Seismitoad or Alomomola.
  • You mention a couple of times Aurorus as a hail setter, but I'd probably drop that since it's extremely niche. You might want to mention regular Abomasnow in addition to its mega though, since both of them are relevant.
  • Mega Steelix and Magneton need to be added to Check and Counters. Probably Aggron and Mega Audino too. Also I'd probably have a separate section for "Powerful Priority Attacks."
Since this is my first time as a member of QC, I'll give this another look once changes have been implemented.
 
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I think this looks pretty good now, but there are a couple more updates I'd like to see. Emphasize more of the benefits of this STAB combo in the Overview. Having one mon that can take on most bulky water and grass types is really nice. I’m also not crazy about how you changed the bit about the Ice STAB hitting ground types. I think it’s better to just drop this bit and instead emphasize its ability to switch into an Earthquake thanks to Levitate and pick off or pressure out the foe.

QC: 2/3

When you're doing your write up, make sure to go back through and read each point for clarity, as there are quite a few times the wording can be rather confusing, such as for the Moves section on the Scarf set. If Volt Switch forces out Water- and Flying-types, then how is it hitting them? I always go through the Spelling and Grammar thread while doing my write ups too.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-F is an interesting Pokemon in RU. One of the first thing things that pops out about it is a fantastic dual STAB combination, allowing it to nearly the entire tier for neutral damage. This allows it to run useful support moves, such as Trick, Volt Switch, and Pain Split, instead of more coverage. A good 105 special attack and useable 86 speed allows allow it to be a potent stallbreaker and Choice Scarf wielder. Rotom-F also can act as a the premier Blizzard spammer on Mega Abomasnow teams. Finally, levitate Levitate gives it a helpful immunity to earthquake Earthquake and earth power, Earth Power, allowing it to take on threats such as Flygon with a bit more ease. easily. Despite these positive traits, Rotom-F's decent bulk is undermined by bad defensive typing, including a crippling weakness to stealth rock. Stealth Rock. Furthermore, it has to rely on the shaky accuracy of Blizzard to target many pokemon, making it unreliable as a check to the likes of Tyrantrum. Finally, bulky mega pokemon, Mega Evolutions, such as Mega Steelix and Mega Audino, give Rotom-F a very difficult time, as they cannot be crippled by trick, Trick, and can proceed to set up in it or target it with powerful attacks.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Volt Switch is a solid momentum grabbing move, move and is generally the go-to move on this set unless it is imperative that the opposing Pokemon be defeated immediately. Thunderbolt is a reliable STAB move with solid power that doesn't switch Rotom-F out, and is useful for targeting the likes of Alomamola and Fletchinder. Blizzard, while inaccurate, is Rotom-F's best way to take down Flygon and Rotom-C. Finally, Trick is an amazing utility move for shutting down walls such as Diance, who would otherwise be able to take on Rotom-F.

Set Details
========

Maximum investment in Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible. A Timid nature is used to speed tie with Choice Scarf Rotom-C and to outspeed Choice Scarf Medicham Medicham, as well as unboosted Accelgor and Aerodactyl. A Timid nature is also vital for being as fast as possible after losing the choice scarf, Choice Scarf, outspeeding Adamant Hitmonlee and Timid Venusaur. The Choice Scarf is the chosen item for a large boost in speed, as well as the ability to cripple walls with trick. Trick.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-F should primarily be used as a revenge killer and momentum grabber against more offensive teams. Against stall or balance builds, however, it should attempt to cripple pokemon such as Diance and Gurdurr with trick. Trick. Rotom-F can switch in on resisted hits if you so choose, but super effective or powerful neutral hits should not be avoided. switched in upon. Rotom-F also appreciates Stealth Rock off its side of the field, as it tends to go in and out of the battle quite a bit.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers are very useful to Rotom-F, as they can keep it healthy and out of range from priority attacks. Flygon makes a fantastic partner, removing hazards and relieving its Rock and Fire weaknesses. Rotom-F, in return, can take on bulky Water-types and pressure Choice Scarf Tyrantrum. Blastoise can make for another good option on more defensive teams, still removing hazards and also checking fire types Fire-types and benefiting from Rotom-F's positive matchup against Grass-types. Other entry hazard removers, such as Hitmonlee and Pelipper, are also acceptable choices. Wallbreakers that can defeat or heavily damage Mega Steelix, such as Delphox and Emboar, work well with while Rotom-F can Rotom-F's ability to take down bulky Water-types for them, such as Alomamola. Alomomola. Users of U-Turn U-turn and Volt Switch, such as Uxie, Flygon, and Manectric Manectric, can grab momentum along with Rotom-F and form a Voltturn VoltTurn core. Manectric makes an especially solid teammate for its ability to pressure steel types Steel-types with Flamethrower or Overheat. Hazard setters such as Rhyperior, Qwilfish, Garbodor, Accelgor and Mega Steelix can help whittle down Rotom-F's checks and counters. For instance, standard Mega Steelix is 2HKOed by Blizzard after Stealth Rocks Rock and a layer of Spikes. Hail support from Abomasnow and its Mega is very helpful to allow Rotom-F to spam Blizzard without fear of missing. Mega Abomasnow can also break down defensive Pokemon for Rotom-F. Keep in mind that Mega Abomasnow and Rotom-F will stack weaknesses on your team, but the offensive synergy they provide is more important.

[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Substitute
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Thunderbolt is a reliable, powerful STAB move that can generally hit hits neutral and super effective targets hard. Blizzard is a secondary, more powerful STAB move that hits Mega Steelix, Rhyperior, and Tangrowth for good damage. Pain Split is the closest thing Rotom-F has to reliable recovery and can do a large chunk to walls with a high HP stat, such as Mega Audino and Aromatisse. Substitute not only shields Rotom-F from status conditions but also can cut the opponent's HP more thanks to Pain Split.

Set Details
===========

A Life Orb is the item of choice to hit as hard as possible, while and the lost HP can be recovered by way of pain split. Pain Split. A Timid nature is essential to outspeed Jolly Braviary, Jolly Absol, and Adamant Hitmonlee. The EVs are standard, allowing Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible.

Usage Tips
========

This set of Rotom-F excels against bulky, passive Pokémon. Pokémon that fail to break Rotom-F's substitute, such as Scald Alomamola, Alomomola, or ones that it can force out, such as Braviary, are prime targets to set up Substitutes on. Substitute can also dodge an incoming status move, such as Toxic from Seismitoad. This set should generally be used to defeat or force out opposing walls. While it can switch in on weak or resisted hits, it should avoid coming in on powerful neutral and Super Effective super effective hits. Substitute is a safe option to go for most of the time, as even if they manage to break it, you can dish out more damage with Pain Split. This Rotom-F set should generally be brought out early in the game to set up Substitutes and punch holes in the opposing team. Against more offensive teams, Rotom-F should generally just stick to firing off powerful attacks than attempting to use Substitute or Pain Split. Finally, beware of users of sound moves and Pokémon with the ability Infiltrator, as they can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute. The primary offenders of this are Hyper Voice Meloetta, Bug Buzz Accelgor, Boomburst Exploud, and Infiltrator Spiritomb. Meloetta, Accelgor, Exploud and Spiritomb.

Team Options
========

Flygon makes an exceptional partner, grabbing momentum for Rotom-F, removing hazards from your side of the field, and resisting the Rock- and Fire-Type attacks that trouble Rotom-F. Blastoise is also a solid entry hazard remover to use alongside Rotom-F, resisting Fire-Type Fire-type attacks and removing hazard from the opponent's you side of the field without removing your own. Late-game sweepers such as Fletchinder, Sneasel, and Absol appreciate Rtom-F's ability to pressure Alomamola, Mega Steelix, and Aromatisse. Hazard support is very useful to capitalize on the large amout of switches this set forces. Toxic spikes Spikes support from the likes of Weezing and Qwilfish in particular can pressure opposing walls even moreso. more. Hail support from Mega Abomasnow is very useful to give Rotom-F's Blizzard flawless accuracy.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=========

Will-o-Wisp Will-O-Wisp can be used on the SubSplit set if the healing of Pain Split provides isn't useful. Thunder Wave can also be used on the SubSplit set, but is generally not useful against the stall-oriented pokemon the set is meant to bring down. Choice Specs is an option, but is generally outclassed by other users such as Jolteon and Meloetta. A defensive Leftovers or ChestoRest set is possible, but Rotom-F generally lacks the resistances to pull it off and is easy to whittle down with Stealth Rock. Hidden Power Fire is an option to nail Assault Vest Escavalier, but possesses little utility outside of that. Finally, Hidden Power grass Grass is an option to smack Seismitoad and Gastrodon 4x super effectively, as well as hit Lanturn harder than any other move Rotom-F normally runs.

Checks and Counters
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**Special Walls** Walls**: While some of these are able to be bypassed by the Substitute+Pain Split set, Gastrodon can generally stall it out while Diance can check in and threaten to KO back with diamond storm. Assault vest users Electross and Escavalier can come in and massively threaten it back with a powerful STAB or a super effective coverage move. Mega Audino, while not really appreciating the subsplit set, can walk the scarfed set with ease, as it's immune to trick.

**Steel Types*** **Steel-types**: Mega Steelix has enough special bulk to take 2 Blizzards from Rotom-F and can retaliate with a powerful Heavy Slam. Magneton has the luxury of resisting both of Rotom-F's STABs and can hit hard back with Flash Cannon. Choice Scarf Durant can outpace the scarfed set and OHKO it after rocks. Stealth Rock. Aggron can take any one attack from Rotom-F and OHKO it with Head Smash.

**Residual Damage** Damage**: Toxic, Burns, burns, Life Orb recoil, substitute Substitute damage damage, and especially stealth rock Stealth Rock, can severely cut into Rotom-F's bulk and make it much easier to take down, putting it into KO range of common attacks.

**Fast Attackers** Against the Subsplit set or once the Choice Scarf set has tricked its item away, fast attackers such as Houndoom, Delphox, Manectric, and choice scarf Choice Scarf Tyrantrum can maul Rotom-F with their STAB attacks. Pokemon like Durant, Sneasel, and even Flygon can KO it once Rotom-F has taken the slightest amount of residual damage. The choice scarf Choice Scarf set is threatened by faster scarfers Scarf users like Delphox and Flygon, as well as priority moves from the likes of Absol, Medicham, and especially Hitmonlee, who can hit it with a super effective Mach Punch.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-F is an interesting Pokemon in RU. One of the first things that pops out about it ['pops out about it' in general is just an awkward phrase. I prefer 'It stands out with its fantastic dual STAB (note combination is redundant with dual), which allows it to hit (you missed this word, I presume) nearly the entire tier for at least (I presume you want to add this) neutral damage.'] is a fantastic dual STAB combination, allowing it to nearly the entire tier for neutral damage. This [bad habit to refer to an entire clause with 'This'. 'Its offensive typing' is a better replacement] allows it to run useful support moves, such as Trick, Volt Switch, [Not sure what people here usually do with oxford commas. It is not used in AP style. Additionally, I recommend you to delete 'useful' as its a dead adjective, replace 'instead of more coverage' with 'over additional coverage'. This is because you run something over something else.] and Pain Split, instead of more coverage. A good 105 special attack and useable 86 speed allow it [Don't see the draw of passive here. 'It's a potent stallbreaker and Choice Scarf wielder with a good special attacking stat and a useable 86 speed.'] to be a potent stallbreaker and Choice Scarf wielder. Rotom-F also can act as the premier Blizzard spammer on Abomasnow teams. Finally, Levitate gives it a helpful immunity to Earthquake and Earth power, allowing it to take on threats such as Flygon a bit more easily. Despite these positive traits, Rotom-F's decent bulk is undermined by bad defensive typing, including a crippling weakness to Stealth Rock. Furthermore, it has to rely on the shaky accuracy of Blizzard to target many pokemon, [I recommend adding 'outside of hail' to previous clause. Additionally I don't know what people use for capitalization of Pokemon, but you need to be consistent with your use in the first sentence] making it unreliable as a check to the likes of Tyrantrum. Finally, bulky Mega Evolutions, such as Mega Steelix and Mega Audino, give Rotom-F a very difficult time, as they cannot be crippled by Trick, [you don't need this comma. I also think this sentence just is worded awkwardly with too many clauses. 'Finally, bulky Mega Evolutions such as Mega Steelix and Mega Audino are immune to Trick, and can switch into Rotom-F and threaten to set up or fire off attacks.'] and can proceed to set up in it or target it with powerful attacks.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Volt Switch is a solid momentum grabbing move ['momentum grabbing' is an awkward made-up combination, should be hyphenated, and should also probably be replaced by 'Volt Switch is a powerful STAB move that maintains momentum'] and is generally the go-to on this set [comma here to separate ideas] unless it is imperative that the opposing Pokemon be defeated immediately. Thunderbolt is a reliable STAB move with solid power that doesn't switch Rotom-F out, [With previous change, 'Thunderbolt is more powerful, doesn't switch Rotom-F out," Even without previous change, solid power should be replaced to mirror the previous sentence about volt switch.] and is useful for targeting the likes of Alomamola and Fletchinder. Blizzard, while inaccurate, is Rotom-F's best way to take down Flygon and Rotom-C. Finally, Trick is an amazing utility move for shutting down walls such as Diance, who would otherwise be able to take on Rotom-F.

Set Details
========

Maximum investment in Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible. A Timid nature is used to speed tie with Choice Scarf Rotom-C and to outspeed Choice Scarf Medicham, as well as unboosted Accelgor and Aerodactyl. A Timid nature ['It also makes Rotom-F as fast as possible should it lose its Choice Scarf' is superior, removing echoed beginning of sentence, and applying a possessive to 'Choice Scarf'] is also vital for being as fast as possible after losing the Choice Scarf, outspeeding Adamant Hitmonlee and Timid Venusaur. Choice Scarf is the chosen item for a large boost in speed, as well as the ability to cripple walls with Trick.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-F should primarily be used as a revenge killer and momentum grabber against more offensive teams. Against stall or balance builds, however, it should attempt to cripple pokemon such as Diance and Gurdurr with Trick. [A better structure of these two sentences is 'Against offensive teams, Rotom-F should be primarily used to grab momentum (I highly suggest you replace this phrase) and revenge kill. Against stall or balance builds (is 'teams' better here?), it should attempt to...' This increases the clarity of the transition between your sentences. Also fix capitalization of pokemon] Rotom-F can switch in on resisted hits if you so choose, ['if you so choose' is a bit of a useless phrase here] but super effective or powerful neutral hits should be avoided. Rotom-F also appreciates Stealth Rock off its side of the field, as it tends to go in and out of the battle quite a bit.

Team Options
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Entry hazard removers are very useful to Rotom-F, as they can keep it healthy and out of range from priority attacks. Flygon makes a fantastic partner, removing hazards and relieving its Rock and Fire weaknesses. Rotom-F, in return, can take on bulky Water-types and pressure Choice Scarf Tyrantrum. Blastoise can make for another good option on more defensive teams, still removing hazards and also checking Fire-types and benefiting from Rotom-F's positive matchup against Grass-types. Other entry hazard removers, such as Kabutops and Pelipper, are also acceptable choices. Wallbreakers that can defeat or heavily damage Mega Steelix, such as Delphox and Emboar, work well with Rotom-F's ability to take down bulky Water-types for them, such as Alomomola. [A lot of ambiguous pronouns in this sentence, and a misplaced 'such as' in the middle of your sentence. I recommend 'Rotom-F pairs well with wallbreakers that can damage Mega Steelix, Delphox, and Emboar, and can take down bulky Water-types in return.' If such a combination can be described as a wallbreaking duo, I encourage you to use that phrase.] Users of U-turn and Volt Switch, such as Uxie, Flygon, and Manectric, can grab momentum along with Rotom-F and form a VoltTurn core. [I believe 'can form a VoltTurn core with Rotom-F' is sufficient, and avoids the clunky use of 'grab momentum'] Manectric makes an especially solid teammate for its ability to pressure Steel-types with Flamethrower or Overheat. Hazard setters such as Rhyperior, Qwilfish, Garbodor, Accelgor and Mega Steelix can help whittle down Rotom-F's checks and counters. For instance, standard Mega Steelix is 2HKOed by Blizzard after Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Hail support from Abomasnow is very helpful to allow Rotom-F to spam Blizzard without fear of missing. Abomasnow can also break down defensive Pokemon for Rotom-F. Keep in mind that Abomasnow and Rotom-F will stack weaknesses on your team, but the offensive synergy they provide is more important.

[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Substitute
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Thunderbolt is a reliable, powerful STAB move that hits neutral and super effective targets hard. Blizzard is a secondary, more powerful STAB move that hits Mega Steelix, Rhyperior, and Tangrowth for good damage. Pain Split is the closest thing Rotom-F has to reliable recovery and can do a large chunk to walls with a high HP stat, such as Mega Audino and Aromatisse. Substitute not only shields Rotom-F from status conditions but also can cut the opponent's HP thanks to Pain Split.

Set Details
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A Life Orb is the item of choice to hit as hard as possible, and the lost HP can be recovered by way of Pain Split. A Timid nature is essential to outspeed Jolly Braviary, Jolly Absol, and Adamant Hitmonlee. The EVs are standard, allowing Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible.

Usage Tips
========

This set excels against bulky, passive Pokémon. Pokémon that fail to break Rotom-F's substitute, such as Scald Alomomola, or ones that it can force out, such as Braviary, are prime targets to set up Substitutes on. Substitute can also dodge an incoming status move, such as Toxic from Seismitoad. This set should generally be used to defeat or force out opposing walls. While it can switch in on weak or resisted hits, it should avoid coming in on powerful neutral and super effective hits. Substitute is a safe option to go for most of the time, as even if they manage to break it, you can dish out more damage with Pain Split. This Rotom-F set should generally be brought out early in the game to set up Substitutes and punch holes in the opposing team. Against more offensive teams, Rotom-F should generally just stick to firing off powerful attacks than attempting to use Substitute or Pain Split. Finally, beware of users of sound moves and Pokémon with the ability Infiltrator, as they can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute. The primary offenders of this are Hyper Voice Meloetta, Bug Buzz Accelgor, Boomburst Exploud, and Infiltrator Spiritomb. [I believe you split up the sentence this way to avoid length, but in truth it can be much more concise. I recommend 'Finally, Pokemon with Infiltrator and sound moves can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute, so be wary of Hyper Voice....']

Team Options
========

Flygon makes an exceptional partner, grabbing momentum for Rotom-F, removing hazards from your side of the field, and resisting the Rock- and Fire-Type attacks that trouble Rotom-F. Blastoise is also a solid entry hazard remover to use alongside Rotom-F, resisting Fire-type attacks and removing hazards from your side of the field without removing your own. Late-game sweepers such as Fletchinder, Sneasel, and Absol appreciate Rotom-F's ability to pressure Alomamola, Mega Steelix, and Aromatisse. Hazard support is very useful to capitalize on the large amout of switches this set forces. Toxic spikes support from the likes of Weezing and Qwilfish in particular can pressure opposing walls even more. Hail support from Abomasnow is very useful to give Rotom-F's Blizzard flawless accuracy.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=========

Will-O-Wisp can be used on the SubSplit set if the healing of Pain Split isn't useful. Thunder Wave can also be used on the SubSplit set, but is generally not useful against the stall-oriented pokemon the set is meant to bring down. [Capitalize pokemon] Choice Specs is an option, but is generally outclassed by other users such as Jolteon and Meloetta. [Sentence doesn't work, since it implies Choice Spec is outclassed by Jolteon and Meloetta, when you want to say that Choice Specs Rotom-F is outclassed by those Pokemon. Recommend 'but there are better Choice Specs users such as Jolteon and Meloetta.' Also gets rid of all this 'generally' echo] A defensive Leftovers or ChestoRest set is possible, but Rotom-F generally lacks the resistances to pull it off and is easy to whittle down with Stealth Rock. Hidden Power Fire is an option to nail Assault Vest Escavalier, but possesses little utility outside of that. Finally, Hidden Power Grass is an option to smack Seismitoad and Gastrodon 4x super effectively, as well as hit Lanturn harder than any other move Rotom-F normally runs.

Checks and Counters
===================
  • **Special Walls**: While some of these are able to be bypassed by the Substitute+Pain Split set, [Doesn't make sense to bypass a Pokemon, and I believe 'these' is incorrect. Recommend 'While some can be beaten by the Substitute+Pain Split set,'] Gastrodon can generally stall it [Pronoun doesn't point to anything. Recommend 'Gastrodon can outstall Rotom-F, while...'] out while Diance can check in and threaten to KO back with diamond storm. Assault vest users [Are these the only two assault vest users? If not, then there needs to be a 'such as' here. Additionally capital on Vest, since all of your other items are capitalized.] Electross and Escavalier can come in and massively threaten it back with a powerful STAB or a super effective coverage move. Mega Audino, while not really appreciating the subsplit set, can walk the scarfed set with ease, as it's immune to trick.
  • **Steel Types**: Mega Steelix has enough special bulk to take 2 Blizzards from Rotom-F and can retaliate with a powerful Heavy Slam. Magneton has the luxury of resisting both of Rotom-F's STABs and can hit hard back with Flash Cannon. Choice Scarf Durant can outpace the scarfed set and OHKO it after Stealth Rock. Aggron can take any one attack from Rotom-F and OHKO it with Head Smash.
  • **Residual Damage**: Toxic, burns, Life Orb recoil, Substitute damage, and especially Stealth Rock can severely cut into Rotom-F's bulk and make it much easier to take down, putting it into KO range of common attacks.
  • **Fast Attackers**: Against the Subsplit set or once the Choice Scarf set has tricked its item away, fast attackers such as Houndoom, Delphox, Manectric, and Choice Scarf Tyrantrum can maul Rotom-F with their STAB attacks. Pokemon like Durant, Sneasel, and even Flygon can KO it once Rotom-F has taken the slightest amount of residual damage. The Choice Scarf set is threatened by faster Scarf users like Delphox and Flygon, as well as priority moves from the likes of Absol, Medicham, and especially Hitmonlee, who can hit it with a super effective Mach Punch.
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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-F is an interesting Pokemon in RU. It stands out with its fantastic STAB combination, which allows it to hit nearly the entire tier for neutral damage and Its great offensive typing allows it to run support moves, such as Trick, Volt Switch, and Pain Split over additional coverage. It's a potent stallbreaker and good Choice Scarf wielder with a good base 105 Special Attack and usable base 86 Speed. Rotom-F can also can act as the premier Blizzard spammer on Abomasnow hail teams. Finally, Levitate gives it a helpful immunity to Earthquake and Earth power, allowing it to take on threats such as Flygon a bit more easily. Despite these positive traits, Rotom-F's decent bulk is undermined by a bad defensive typing, which includesing a crippling weakness to Stealth Rock. Furthermore, it has to rely on the shaky accuracy of Blizzard outside if hail to target many Pokemon, making it unreliable as a check to the likes of Tyrantrum. Finally, bulky Mega Evolutions such as Mega Steelix and Mega Audino are immune to Trick, and can switch into Rotom-F and threaten to set up or fire off attacks.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Blizzard
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Volt Switch is a decently powerful STAB move that maintains momentum and is generally the go-to move on this set, unless it is necessary to imperative that the opposing Pokemon be defeated heavily damage opposing Pokemon (I changed to "heavily damage" because "defeating" kinda implies that they are OHKOed, and I'm not sure how many OHKOes a single Thunderbolt/Blizzard can get. A bit subjective, so you can keep defeat if you feel it fits better.) immediately. Thunderbolt is a more powerful STAB move that doesn't switch Rotom-F out, and it is useful for targeting the likes of Alomamola and Fletchinder. Blizzard, while inaccurate, is Rotom-F's best way to take down Flygon and Rotom-C. Finally, Trick is an amazing utility move for shutting down walls such as Diance, who which would otherwise be able to take on Rotom-F.

Set Details
========

Maximum investment in Speed and Special Attack allows Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible. A Timid nature is used to Speed tie with Choice Scarf Rotom-C and to outspeed Choice Scarf Medicham, as well as unboosted Accelgor, (AC) and Aerodactyl. It also makes Rotom-F as fast as possible should it lose its Choice Scarf, outspeeding Adamant Hitmonlee and Timid Venusaur. Choice Scarf is the chosen item for a large boost in Speed, (RC) as well as the ability to cripple walls with Trick.

Usage Tips
========

Against offensive teams, Rotom-F should primarily be used to grab momentum and revenge kill. Against stall or balance teams, however, it should attempt to cripple Pokemon such as Diance and Gurdurr with Trick. Rotom-F can switch in on resisted hits, but super effective or powerful neutral hits should be avoided. Rotom-F also appreciates Stealth Rock off its side of the field, as it tends to go in and out of the battle quite a bit.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers are very useful to Rotom-F, as they can keep it healthy and out of range from of priority attacks. Flygon makes for a fantastic partner, removing hazards and relieving its Rock and Fire weaknesses. Rotom-F, in return, can take on bulky Water-types and pressure Choice Scarf Tyrantrum. Blastoise can make for another good option on more defensive teams, still removing hazards and also checking Fire-types and benefiting from Rotom-F's positive matchup against Grass-types. Other entry hazard removers, such as Kabutops and Pelipper, are also acceptable choices. Wallbreakers that can defeat or heavily damage Mega Steelix, such as Delphox and Emboar, work well with Rotom-F's ability to take down bulky Water-types for them, such as Alomomola. Users of U-turn and Volt Switch, such as Uxie, Flygon, and Manectric, can form a VoltTurn core with Rotom-F. Manectric makes for an especially solid teammate for its ability to pressure Steel-types with Flamethrower or Overheat. Hazard setters such as Rhyperior, Qwilfish, Garbodor, Accelgor, (AC) and Mega Steelix can help whittle down Rotom-F's checks and counters. For instance, standard Mega Steelix is 2HKOed by Blizzard after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Hail support from Abomasnow is very helpful to allow Rotom-F to spam Blizzard without fear of missing, and it Abomasnow can also break down defensive Pokemon for Rotom-F. Keep in mind that Abomasnow and Rotom-F will stack weaknesses to Fire and Fighting on your team, but the offensive synergy they provide is more important.

[SET]
name: SubSplit
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Substitute
item: Life Orb
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Thunderbolt is a reliable, powerful STAB move that hits neutral and super effective targets hard. Blizzard is a secondary, more powerful STAB move that hits Mega Steelix, Rhyperior, and Tangrowth for good damage. Pain Split is the closest thing Rotom-F has to reliable recovery and can do a large chunk to walls with a high HP stat, such as Mega Audino and Aromatisse. Substitute not only shields Rotom-F from status conditions but also can cut the foe's opponent's HP thanks to Pain Split.

Set Details
===========

A Life Orb is the item of choice to hit as hard as possible, and the lost HP can be recovered by way of Pain Split. A Timid nature is essential to outspeed Jolly Braviary, Jolly Absol, and Adamant Hitmonlee. The EVs are standard, allowing Rotom-F to hit as hard and as fast as possible.

Usage Tips
========

This set should generally be used to defeat or force out opposing walls, as it This set excels against bulky, passive Pokemon Pokémon. Pokémon Pokemon that fail to break Rotom-F's Substitute, such as Scald Alomomola, or ones that it can force out, such as Braviary, are prime targets to set up Substitutes on. Substitute can also dodge an incoming status move, such as Toxic from Seismitoad. This set should generally be used to defeat or force out opposing walls. While it Rotom-F can switch in on weak or resisted hits, it should avoid coming in on powerful neutral and super effective hits. Substitute is a safe option to go for most of the time, as even if they the foe manages to break it, you Rotom-F can dish out more damage with Pain Split. This Rotom-F set should generally be brought out in early in the game to set up Substitutes and punch holes in the opposing team. Against more offensive teams, Rotom-F should generally just stick to firing off powerful attacks rather than attempting to use Substitute or Pain Split.
Finally, Pokemon that use sound moves and have the ability Infiltrator can hit Rotom-F through its Substitute, so be weary of Hyper Voice Meloetta, Bug Buzz Accelgor, Boomburst Exploud, and Infiltrator Spiritomb.

Team Options
========

Flygon makes for an exceptional partner, grabbing momentum for Rotom-F, removing entry hazards from your side of the field, and resisting the Rock- and Fire-type attacks that trouble Rotom-F. Blastoise is also a solid entry hazard remover to use alongside Rotom-F, resisting Fire-type attacks and removing hazards from your side of the field without removing your own. Late-game sweepers such as Fletchinder, Sneasel, and Absol appreciate Rotom-F's ability to pressure Alomamola, Mega Steelix, and Aromatisse. Hazard support is very useful to capitalize on the large amout number of switches this set forces. Toxic Spikes support from the likes of Weezing and Qwilfish in particular can pressure opposing walls even more. Hail support from Abomasnow is very useful to give Rotom-F's Blizzard flawless accuracy.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=========

Will-O-Wisp can be used on the SubSplit set if the healing of Pain Split isn't useful. Thunder Wave can also be used on the SubSplit set, but it is generally not useful against the stall-oriented Pokemon the set is meant to bring down. Choice Specs is an option, but there are better Choice Specs users such as Jolteon and Meloetta. A defensive Leftovers or ChestoRest set is possible, but Rotom-F generally lacks the resistances to pull it off and is easy to whittle down with Stealth Rock. Hidden Power Fire is an option to nail Assault Vest Escavalier, but it possesses little utility outside of that. Finally, Hidden Power Grass is an option to smack Seismitoad and Gastrodon 4x super effectively, as well as hit Lanturn harder than any other move Rotom-F normally runs.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: While some special walls of these are beaten by the Substitute + Pain Split (spaces) set, Gastrodon can stall out Rotom-F, while Diancie can check it and threaten to KO back with Diamond Storm. Assault Vest users such as Eelektross Electross and Escavalier can come in and massively threaten Rotom-F it back with a powerful STAB or a super effective coverage move. Mega Audino, while not really appreciating the SubsPlit set, can deal with Choice Scarf Rotom-F walk the scarfed set with ease, as it's immune to Trick.

**Steel-types (add hyphen)**: Mega Steelix has enough special bulk to take 2 two Blizzards from Rotom-F and can retaliate with a powerful Heavy Slam. Magneton has the luxury of resisting both of Rotom-F's STABs moves and can hit hard back with Flash Cannon. Choice Scarf Durant can outpace the scarfed set Choice Scarf Rotom-F and OHKO it after Stealth Rock damage. Aggron can take any one attack from Rotom-F and OHKO it with Head Smash.

**Residual Damage**: Toxic, burns, Life Orb recoil, Substitute damage, and especially Stealth Rock can severely cut into Rotom-F's bulk and make it much easier to take down, putting it into KO range of common (priority?) attacks.

**Fast Attackers**: Against the SubSplit set or once the Choice Scarf set has been Tricked its item away, fast attackers such as Houndoom, Delphox, Manectric, and Choice Scarf Tyrantrum can maul Rotom-F with their STAB attacks. Pokemon such as like Durant, Sneasel, and even Flygon can KO it once Rotom-F has taken the slightest amount of residual damage. The Choice Scarf set is threatened by faster Choice Scarf users such as like Delphox and Flygon, as well as priority moves from the likes of Absol, Medicham, and especially Hitmonlee, who which can hit it with a super effective Mach Punch.
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