RU Volcanion

[GoldCat]

[OVERVIEW]

Volcanion is one of the most punishing wallbreakers in RU because of its superb Special Attack stat and good offensive typing. Volcanion also has a strong STAB Steam Eruption with a high chance to burn and can cripple its few switch-ins with Toxic. Furthermore, its excellent natural bulk and good defensive typing give it ample opportunities to get in and wreak havoc while also letting it take a hit from strong foes like Life Orb Mienshao and Roserade. Volcanion's effectiveness at forcing switches and good matchups against common entry hazard setters such as Metagross, Registeel, and Stakataka make it one of the better Defoggers in the tier. However, Volcanion's low Speed and weakness to common typings in Electric, Ground, and Rock leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou and Flygon and coverage moves like Metagross's Earthquake and Mienshao's Stone Edge. Volcanion is also heavily reliant on Toxic to break through bulkier foes like Gastrodon, so it can struggle to make progress against them if they are paired with cleric support.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Protect / Defog
move 4: Toxic
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Protect scouts Choice-locked Pokemon like Flygon, Mienshao, and Xurkitree and racks up extra poison or burn damage. Alternatively, Volcanion can opt for Defog to remove entry hazards on forced switches. Substitute is another option to take advantage of bulky Water-types like Milotic and forced switches to pose a threat against faster foes. Toxic cripples common switch-ins such as Noivern, Gastrodon, and Assault Vest Reuniclus. Water Absorb comes in handy by blocking Flip Turn from Barraskewda. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion take full advantage of its typing and bulk by preventing entry hazard damage. A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Volcanion's wallbreaking prowess while only missing out on outspeeding Modest Toxtricity when comparing to a Timid nature.

Despite having Water Absorb, Volcanion loses to most Water-types in RU due to them commonly running Toxic, so checks to them such as Roserade, Celebi, and Raikou are needed. Roserade and Celebi can also check Gastrodon and Seismitoad, which Volcanion can't touch outside of Toxic; the former also provides Spikes to wear down switch-ins like Assault Vest Reuniclus, while the latter provides free switches with U-turn. Ground-types such as Steelix, Gastrodon, and Flygon help with troublesome Electric-types like Raikou, Xurkitree, and Toxtricity. Volcanion can also scout Choice Specs Toxtricity and Choice Scarf Xurkitree with Protect before switching into a Ground-type teammate. Pokemon such as Raikou, Barraskewda, and Flygon enjoy Volcanion putting Gastrodon and Seismitoad on a timer with Toxic. Noivern and Dragalge can quite comfortably pivot into Volcanion and threaten it. Fairy-types like Togekiss help with Noivern, and Steel-types such as Registeel, Bronzong, and Stakataka deal with both foes. Assault Vest Reuniclus provides Future Sight support, which can bring devastating results, as next-to-nothing can comfortably switch into one of Volcanion's STAB moves and Future Sight. In return, Defog Volcanion can clear entry hazards, allowing Reuniclus to fully utilize Regenerator.

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

Solar Beam + Power Herb is an option to lure and KO Gastrodon and Seismitoad, but it comes with the cost of forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots. Flame Charge boosts Volcanion's Speed and lets it clean late-game, but Protect helps it wallbreak more easily, which is its main role. Earth Power hits Dragalge and opposing Volcanion but lacks any other relevant targets. Sludge Bomb is a neutral hit on Dragon-types like Noivern, but Volcanion's STAB moves together with Toxic damage are usually enough to wear them down.

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

**Gastrodon and Seismitoad**: Gastrodon and Seismitoad are resistant to Volcanion's Fire-type STAB move and immune to Steam Eruption, but they need to watch out for Toxic if they don't have cleric support.

**Dragon-types**: Noivern and Dragalge can switch into and threaten Volcanion. However, Noivern dislikes Toxic because it will struggle to check Volcanion in the long run, and Dragalge will be worn down by a potential burn from Steam Eruption.

**Faster Threats**: Common Pokemon like Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon outspeed and threaten Volcanion. Noivern can even threaten it behind Substitute due to Infiltrator.

**Status Absorbers**: Pokemon such as Snorlax and Starmie can take Volcanion's STAB moves with ease and, thanks to Rest and Natural Cure respectively, they don't have to worry about Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[GoldCat, 359771]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [phantom, 180300]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659], [DC, 449990]]

 

[Mac3]

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[OVERVIEW]

• Volcanion's two strong STAB moves, burn chance from Steam Eruption, and high Special Attack makes it hard to switch into and its few switch-ins are susceptible to Toxic.
• Its good bulk, typing, water absorb let it get in to wreak havoc and check some offensive threats like Barraskewda.
• it forces switches and can take advantage of that by using Substitute. can also freely Sub vs bulky water types like Milotic
• Its low speed leaves it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon but can scout with protect vs choice-locked revenge killers
• Volcanion relies on Toxic to make progress against bulkier foes, so Snorlax, Starmie, and Gastrodon with cleric support can halt its progession.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Protect / Substitute
move 4: Toxic
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

• Protect lets you scout choice-locked mons like Flygon, Mienshao, and Xurkitree and rack up extra poison damage.
• Substitute, on the other hand, can be used to take advantage of bulky Water-types like Milotic and forced switches to pose a threat against faster foes.
• Toxic cripples common switch-ins to Volcanion such as Noivern, Gastrodon, and Assault Vest Reuniclus.
• Heavy-Duty Boots means Volcanion doesn't have to worry about entry hazards.
• Water Absorb comes in handy by blocking Flip Turn from Barraskewda.

• Despite Water Absorb, Volcanion loses to most of the Water-types in RU due to them commonly running Toxic so other Water-types checks such as Roserade, Zarude, and Xurkitree are needed.
• Roserade and Zarude also check Gastrodon and Seismitoad which Volcanion can't touch outside of Toxic while the former provides Spikes to wear down switch-ins like Assault Vest Reuniclus and the latter provides free switches with U-turn.
• Ground-types such as Rhyperior, Gastrodon, and Flygon help with troublesome Electric-types.
• Pokemon such as all-out attacking Raikou, Barraskewda, and Tyrantrum enjoy Volcanion putting Gastrodon and Seismitoad on a timer with Toxic.
• Noivern and Dragalge can quite comfortably pivot into Volcanion and threaten it back. Fairy-types like Togekiss help with Noivern and Steel-types such as Registeel, Bronzong, and Stakataka deals with both.

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

-Solar Beam + Power Herb to lure and KO Gastrodon and Seismitod.
- Flame Charge is an option to boost Volcanion's Speed and clean up late-game, but Protect and Substitute help it wallbreaker easier which its main role.
-Earth Power can be used to hit Dragalge and opposing Volcanion
-Sludge Bomb for neutral hit on Noivern
- mention defog here if you don't think its worth slashing as 3rd move (i think defog volc is good honestly)

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

**Gastrodon and Seismitoad**: Gastrodon and Seismitoad are resistant to Volcanion's Fire STAB and immune to Steam Eruption, but need to watch out for Toxic if they don't have cleric support.

**Dragon-types**: Noivern and Dragalge can switch into and threaten Volcanion. But Noivern dislikes Toxic because it struggles to check Volcanion in the long run and Dragalge will be worn down by burn from Steam Eruption.

**Faster Threats**: Common Pokemon like Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon can outspeed and threaten Volcanion. Noivern can even threaten it if it has a Substitute up due to Infiltrator.

**Status resilient Pokemon**: Snorlax and Starmie take Volcanion's STAB moves and thanks to Rest and Natural Cure respectively; they don't have to worry about Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[GoldCat, 359771]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

 

[Expulso]

GoldCat don't forget to implement this ^ then I can leave comments and do the second QC check

 

[GoldCat]

Ready for 2nd QC.

 

[phantom]

good work

qc 2/2

 

[Dr Ya Yeet]

Hey there! This is an am check, so implement what you wanna!
Red is remove, blue is add, (comments) in bold and parenthesis

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[OVERVIEW]

Volcanion is one the most punishing wallbreakers(add s) in the RU tier because of its superb Special Attack stat, good offensive typing, the high burn chance from Steam Eruption, and the few switch-ins to its strong STAB moves are being susceptible to Toxic. Furthermore, it's (add ' )excellent natural bulk and good defensive typing give it many (fluff) ample opportunities to get in to and wreak havoc, (AC) and while also letting lets it tank take(tank is a bit informal) a hit from strong foes like Life Orb Mienshao and Roserade. Volcanion's efficacy at forcing switches and good matchups(add s) against common entry hazard setters such as Metagross, Rhyperior, and Stakataka makes(add s) it one of the better Defoggers in the tier. However, Volcanion's low Speed and weakness to common typings in Electric, Ground, and Rock leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon,(AC) but it can scout with Protect against Choice-locked revenge killers such as Xurkitree. Volcanion is also heavily reliant on Toxic to push through bulkier foes like Gastrodon, so it can struggle to make progress against them if they are paired with cleric support.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Protect / Defog
move 4: Toxic
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Protect is used to scout Choice-locked Pokemon like Flygon, Mienshao, and Xurkitree and rack up extra poison or burn damage. Alternatively, Volcanion can opt for Defog to remove entry hazards on forced switches. Substitute is another option to take advantage of bulky Water-types like Milotic and forced switches to pose as a threat against faster foes. Toxic cripples common switch-ins to Volcanion such as Noivern, Gastrodon, and Assault Vest Reuniclus. Water Absorb comes in handy by blocking Flip Turn from Barraskewda. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion take full advantage of its typing and bulk by preventing it from taking damage from entry hazards. A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Volcanion's wallbreaking prowess while only missing out on Modest Toxtricity speed-wise when comparing to a Timid nature.

Despite having Water Absorb, Volcanion loses to most of the Water-types in RU due to them commonly running Toxic, so other Water-types checks such as Roserade, Zarude, and Raikou are needed. Roserade and Zarude can also check Gastrodon and Seismitoad, which Volcanion can't touch outside of Toxic, while the former provides Spikes to wear down switch-ins like Assault Vest Reuniclus and the latter provides free switches with U-turn. Ground-types such as Rhyperior, Gastrodon, and Flygon help with troublesome Electric-types like Raikou, Xurkitree, and Toxtricity. Volcanion can also scout with Protect which moves Toxtricity and Choice Scarf Xurkitree lock themself themsleves(you mentioned 2 mons, hence plural is required) into before switching into its Ground-type teammate. Pokemon such as all-out attacking Raikou, Barraskewda, and Flygon enjoy Volcanion putting Gastrodon and Seismitoad on a timer with Toxic. Noivern and Dragalge can quite comfortably pivot into Volcanion and threaten it back. Fairy-types like Togekiss help with Noivern and Steel-types such as Registeel, Bronzong, and Stakataka deals deal(singular is used with plural) with both. Assault Vest Reuniclus provides Future Sight support which can bring devastating results, as next-to-nothing can comfortably switch into one of Volcanion's STAB moves and Future Sight. Volcanion with Defog goes especially well with Assault Vest Reuniclus because it can clear all entry hazards so that Reuniclus can fully utilize Regenerator.

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

Solar Beam + Power Herb is an option to lure and KO Gastrodon and Seismitoad, but comes(add s) with the cost of forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots. Flame Charge is an option to boost Volcanion's Speed and clean up late-game, but Protect helps it wallbreaker(wallbreaker is the pokemon, a noun, but wallbreak is a verb, which is the correct word here) more easily ,(AC)which is it's(Add ' )main role. Earth Power can be used to hit Dragalge and opposing Volcanion but lacks any other relevant targets. Sludge Bomb is a neutral hit on Dragon-types like Noivern but Volcanion's STAB moves together with Toxic damage is usually enough to wear them down.

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

**Gastrodon and Seismitoad**: Gastrodon and Seismitoad are resistant to Volcanion's Fire STAB and immune to Steam Eruption, but need to watch out for Toxic if they don't have cleric support.

**Dragon-types**: Noivern and Dragalge can switch into and threaten Volcanion. But Noivern dislikes Toxic because it will struggle to check Volcanion in the long run,(AC) and Dragalge will be worn down by a potential burn from Steam Eruption.

**Faster Threats**: Common Pokemon like Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon can outspeed and threaten Volcanion. Noivern can even threaten it if it has a Substitute up , (AC)due to Infiltrator.

**Status resilient Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Snorlax and Starmie can take Volcanion's STAB moves with ease and thanks to Rest and Natural Cure respectively; they don't have to worry about Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[GoldCat, 359771]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [phantom, 180300]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

 

[deetah]

Add Remove Comments (AC) = Add Comma (RC) = Remove Comma (SC) = Semicolon
I'll stamp this after you address the one sentence I commented on in the overview.

Volcanion

[OVERVIEW]

Volcanion is one of the most punishing wallbreakers in the RU tier because of its superb Special Attack stat, (RC) and good offensive typing. (Period) the high burn chance from Steam Eruption, and the few switch-ins to its strong STAB moves being susceptible to Toxic Volcanion also has a strong STAB Steam Eruption with a high chance to burn and can cripple its few switch-ins with Toxic. Furthermore, its excellent natural bulk and good defensive typing give it ample opportunities to get in and wreak havoc, (RC) while also letting it take a hit from strong foes like Life Orb Mienshao and Roserade. Volcanion's efficacy at forcing switches and good matchups against common entry hazard setters such as Metagross, Rhyperior, and Stakataka makes it one of the better Defoggers in the tier. However, Volcanion's low Speed and weakness to common typings in Electric, Ground, and Rock leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou, Flygon, and Noivern. (Why is Noivern here when the listed types were Electric, Ground, and Rock? I know Noivern is a threat but the sentence is saying that Volcanion is vulnerable to these Pokemon due to its weakness to the listed typings. Maybe provide an example of a Rock-type or reword this sentence) and Flygon, but it can scout with Protect against Choice-locked revenge killers such as Xurkitree. (Mentioned in set comments; fits better there in my opinion) Volcanion is also heavily reliant on Toxic to push through bulkier foes like Gastrodon, so it can struggle to make progress against them if they are paired with cleric support.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Protect / Defog
move 4: Toxic
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Protect is used to scout Choice-locked Pokemon like Flygon, Mienshao, and Xurkitree and rack up extra poison or burn damage. Alternatively, Volcanion can opt for Defog to remove entry hazards on forced switches. Substitute is another option to take advantage of bulky Water-types like Milotic and forced switches to pose a threat against faster foes. Toxic cripples common switch-ins to Volcanion such as Noivern, Gastrodon, and Assault Vest Reuniclus. Water Absorb comes in handy by blocking Flip Turn from Barraskewda. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion take full advantage of its typing and bulk by preventing it from taking damage from entry hazards hazard damage. A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Volcanion's wallbreaking prowess while only missing out on outspeeding Modest Toxtricity speed-wise when comparing to a Timid nature.

Despite having Water Absorb, Volcanion loses to most of the Water-types in RU due to them commonly running Toxic, so other Water-types checks to them such as Roserade, Zarude, and Raikou are needed. Roserade and Zarude can also check Gastrodon and Seismitoad, which Volcanion can't touch outside of Toxic; (SC) while the former also provides Spikes to wear down switch-ins like Assault Vest Reuniclus and the latter provides free switches with U-turn. Ground-types such as Rhyperior, Gastrodon, and Flygon help with troublesome Electric-types like Raikou, Xurkitree, and Toxtricity. Volcanion can also scout with Protect which moves Choice Specs (I'm assuming at least) Toxtricity and Choice Scarf Xurkitree lock themselves into with Protect before switching into its a Ground-type teammate. Pokemon All-out attackers such as all-out attacking Raikou, Barraskewda, and Flygon enjoy Volcanion putting Gastrodon and Seismitoad on a timer with Toxic. Noivern and Dragalge can quite comfortably pivot into Volcanion and threaten it back. Fairy-types like Togekiss help with Noivern and Steel-types such as Registeel, Bronzong, and Stakataka deal with both. Assault Vest Reuniclus provides Future Sight support, (AC) which can bring devastating results, as next-to-nothing can comfortably switch into one of Volcanion's STAB moves and Future Sight. Volcanion with Defog goes Volcanion pairs especially well with Assault Vest Reuniclus because it can clear all entry hazards so that Reuniclus can fully utilize Regenerator.

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

Solar Beam + Power Herb is an option to lure in and KO Gastrodon and Seismitoad, but it comes with the cost of forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots. Flame Charge is an option to boost Volcanion's Speed and clean up late-game, but Protect helps it wallbreak more easily, which is its main role. Earth Power can be used to hit Dragalge and opposing Volcanion but lacks any other relevant targets. Sludge Bomb is a neutral hit on Dragon-types like Noivern, (AC) but Volcanion's STAB moves together with Toxic damage is usually enough to wear them down.

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

**Gastrodon and Seismitoad**: Gastrodon and Seismitoad are resistant to Volcanion's Fire-type STAB move and immune to Steam Eruption, but they need to watch out for Toxic if they don't have cleric support.

**Dragon-types**: Noivern and Dragalge can switch into and threaten Volcanion. But However, Noivern dislikes Toxic because it will struggle to check Volcanion in the long run, (RC) and Dragalge will be worn down by a potential burn from Steam Eruption.

**Faster Threats**: Common Pokemon like Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon can outspeed and threaten Volcanion. Noivern can even threaten it if it has a Substitute up, (RC) due to Infiltrator.

**Status resilient Pokemon**: **Status Absorbers**: Pokemon such as Snorlax and Starmie can take Volcanion's STAB moves with ease and, (AC) thanks to Rest and Natural Cure respectively, (AC) they don't have to worry about Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[GoldCat, 359771]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [phantom, 180300]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

 

[GoldCat]

However, Volcanion's low Speed and weakness to common typings in Electric, Ground, and Rock leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou, Flygon, and Noivern. (Why is Noivern here when the listed types were Electric, Ground, and Rock? I know Noivern is a threat but the sentence is saying that Volcanion is vulnerable to these Pokemon due to its weakness to the listed typings. Maybe provide an example of a Rock-type or reword this sentence)

I think I put Noivern there because it's faster and a common switch-in but you're right it doesn't fit. The only Rock-types that can outspeed and KO Volcanion are Aerodactyl and Tyrantrum but neither is common enough to mention here. Volcanion's Rock weakness mainly comes into play with coverage moves like Stone Edge so I added that instead.

 

[deetah]

Looks better. GP 1/2

 

[GoldCat]

Zarude and Rhyperior mentions are removed, ready for 2nd GP

 

[DC]

Remove Add Comments
AC = Add Comma, RC = Remove Comma, AH = Add Hyphen, RH = Remove Hyphen

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[OVERVIEW]

Volcanion is one of the most punishing wallbreakers in the RU tier because of its superb Special Attack stat and good offensive typing. Volcanion also has a strong STAB Steam Eruption with a high chance to burn and can cripple its few switch-ins with Toxic. Furthermore, its excellent natural bulk and good defensive typing give it ample opportunities to get in and wreak havoc while also letting it take a hit from strong foes like Life Orb Mienshao and Roserade. Volcanion's efficacy effectiveness at forcing switches and good matchups against common entry hazard setters such as Metagross, Registeel, and Stakataka makes it one of the better Defoggers in the tier. However, Volcanion's low Speed and weakness to common typings in Electric, Ground, and Rock leave it vulnerable to common Pokemon such as Raikou and Flygon and coverage moves like Metagross's Earthquake and Mienshao's Stone Edge. Volcanion is also heavily reliant on Toxic to push break through bulkier foes like Gastrodon, so it can struggle to make progress against them if they are paired with cleric support.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Steam Eruption
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Protect / Defog
move 4: Toxic
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Protect is used to scouts Choice-locked Pokemon like Flygon, Mienshao, and Xurkitree and racks up extra poison or burn damage. Alternatively, Volcanion can opt for Defog to remove entry hazards on forced switches. Substitute is another option to take advantage of bulky Water-types like Milotic and forced switches to pose a threat against faster foes. Toxic cripples common switch-ins to Volcanion such as Noivern, Gastrodon, and Assault Vest Reuniclus. Water Absorb comes in handy by blocking Flip Turn from Barraskewda. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Volcanion take full advantage of its typing and bulk by preventing entry hazard damage. A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Volcanion's wallbreaking prowess while only missing out on outspeeding Modest Toxtricity when comparing to a Timid nature.

Despite having Water Absorb, Volcanion loses to most Water-types in RU due to them commonly running Toxic, so checks to them such as Roserade, Celebi, and Raikou are needed. Roserade and Celebi can also check Gastrodon and Seismitoad, which Volcanion can't touch outside of Toxic; the former also provides Spikes to wear down switch-ins like Assault Vest Reuniclus,(AC) and while the latter provides free switches with U-turn. Ground-types such as Steelix, Gastrodon, and Flygon help with troublesome Electric-types like Raikou, Xurkitree, and Toxtricity. Volcanion can also scout Choice Specs Toxtricity and Choice Scarf Xurkitree with Protect before switching into a Ground-type teammate. Pokemon such as Raikou, Barraskewda, and Flygon enjoy Volcanion putting Gastrodon and Seismitoad on a timer with Toxic. Noivern and Dragalge can quite comfortably pivot into Volcanion and threaten it. Fairy-types like Togekiss help with Noivern,(AC) and Steel-types such as Registeel, Bronzong, and Stakataka deal with both foes. Assault Vest Reuniclus provides Future Sight support, which can bring devastating results, as next-to-nothing can comfortably switch into one of Volcanion's STAB moves and Future Sight. Defog Volcanion pairs especially well with Assault Vest Reuniclus because it can clear all entry hazards so that Reuniclus can fully utilize Regenerator. In return, Defog Volcanion can clear entry hazards, allowing Reuniclus to fully utilize Regenerator.

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

Solar Beam + Power Herb is an option to lure in and KO Gastrodon and Seismitoad, but it comes with the cost of forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots. Flame Charge is an option to boosts Volcanion's Speed and lets it clean up late-game, but Protect helps it wallbreak more easily, which is its main role. Earth Power can be used to hits Dragalge and opposing Volcanion but lacks any other relevant targets. Sludge Bomb is a neutral hit on Dragon-types like Noivern, but Volcanion's STAB moves together with Toxic damage is are usually enough to wear them down.

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

**Gastrodon and Seismitoad**: Gastrodon and Seismitoad are resistant to Volcanion's Fire-type STAB move and immune to Steam Eruption, but they need to watch out for Toxic if they don't have cleric support.

**Dragon-types**: Noivern and Dragalge can switch into and threaten Volcanion. However, Noivern dislikes Toxic because it will struggle to check Volcanion in the long run,(AC) and Dragalge will be worn down by a potential burn from Steam Eruption.

**Faster Threats**: Common Pokemon like Raikou, Noivern, and Flygon can outspeed and threaten Volcanion. Noivern can even threaten it if it has a behind Substitute up due to Infiltrator.

**Status Absorbers**: Pokemon such as Snorlax and Starmie can take Volcanion's STAB moves with ease and, thanks to Rest and Natural Cure respectively, they don't have to worry about Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[GoldCat, 359771]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [phantom, 180300]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659], [username2, userid2]]

GP 2/2. [DC, 449990]