[SET]
Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: The Original Moth (Bug)
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Morning Sun / Giga Drain
[SET COMMENTS]
Volcarona makes for a threatening late-game sweeper on Bug teams by virtue of its high Special Attack, great Speed, and decent special bulk, ability to boost these with Quiver Dance, and great array of coverage. After a Quiver Dance boost, Flamethrower targets Steel- and Ice-types like Corviknight, Gholdengo, and Alolan Ninetales. At +1, Psychic threatens both Poison- and Fighting-types like Pecharunt, Iron Valiant, and Zamazenta. Morning Sun provides a great form of longevity, as it gives Volcarona additional opportunities to set up and sweep. Alternatively, Giga Drain can be used to threaten Water- and Rock-types such as Swampert, Primarina, and Rhyperior.
Volcarona appreciates entry hazard support from both Kleavor and Forretress that aid it in its sweep. Additionally, Choice Scarf Kleavor handles Flying- and Fire-types such as Dragonite, Ogerpon-H, non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine, and Gouging Fire, while Forretress can remove hazards with Rapid Spin if Volcarona's item is removed and can bring it in safely with Volt Switch. Araquanid and Galvantula can stack further hazards stack by placing Sticky Web to allow Volcarona to outspeed Choice Scarf users such as Iron Valiant and Sneasler after one Quiver Dance boost. Additionally, Araquanid's great ability in Water Bubble eases the Fire matchup, while Galvantula threatens common Water- and Flying-types like Toxapex, Gyarados, and Talonflame. In return, Araquanid appreciates Volcarona dealing with problematic Grass-types such as Rillaboom, Meowscarada, and Amoonguss. Scizor pairs well with Volcarona, as it can switch into a predicted Toxic and deal with troublesome Rock-types like Ogerpon-C, Iron Boulder, and Kleavor. In return, Scizor appreciates Volcarona's ability to switch into a predicted Will-O-Wisp as well as deal with Zamazenta. Slither Wing and Lokix make for great revenge killers, as their powerful First Impression allows them to deal with Dark- and Psychic-types like Greninja, Choice Scarf Hoopa-U, and Iron Boulder. Additionally, Slither Wing takes on special walls such as Hisuian Goodra, Blissey, and Heatran, while Lokix's access to Sucker Punch allows it to deal with a myriad of sweepers and cleaners such as Dragapult, Flutter Mane, and Gouging Fire. In return, the two of them appreciate Volcarona handling Indeedee, which can block their priority moves with Psychic Terrain.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Volcarona @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: The Original Moth (Bug)
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Morning Sun / Giga Drain
[SET COMMENTS]
Volcarona makes for a threatening late-game sweeper on Bug teams by virtue of its high Special Attack, great Speed, and decent special bulk, ability to boost these with Quiver Dance, and great array of coverage. After a Quiver Dance boost, Flamethrower targets Steel- and Ice-types like Corviknight, Gholdengo, and Alolan Ninetales. At +1, Psychic threatens both Poison- and Fighting-types like Pecharunt, Iron Valiant, and Zamazenta. Morning Sun provides a great form of longevity, as it gives Volcarona additional opportunities to set up and sweep. Alternatively, Giga Drain can be used to threaten Water- and Rock-types such as Swampert, Primarina, and Rhyperior.
Volcarona appreciates entry hazard support from both Kleavor and Forretress that aid it in its sweep. Additionally, Choice Scarf Kleavor handles Flying- and Fire-types such as Dragonite, Ogerpon-H, non-Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine, and Gouging Fire, while Forretress can remove hazards with Rapid Spin if Volcarona's item is removed and can bring it in safely with Volt Switch. Araquanid and Galvantula can stack further hazards stack by placing Sticky Web to allow Volcarona to outspeed Choice Scarf users such as Iron Valiant and Sneasler after one Quiver Dance boost. Additionally, Araquanid's great ability in Water Bubble eases the Fire matchup, while Galvantula threatens common Water- and Flying-types like Toxapex, Gyarados, and Talonflame. In return, Araquanid appreciates Volcarona dealing with problematic Grass-types such as Rillaboom, Meowscarada, and Amoonguss. Scizor pairs well with Volcarona, as it can switch into a predicted Toxic and deal with troublesome Rock-types like Ogerpon-C, Iron Boulder, and Kleavor. In return, Scizor appreciates Volcarona's ability to switch into a predicted Will-O-Wisp as well as deal with Zamazenta. Slither Wing and Lokix make for great revenge killers, as their powerful First Impression allows them to deal with Dark- and Psychic-types like Greninja, Choice Scarf Hoopa-U, and Iron Boulder. Additionally, Slither Wing takes on special walls such as Hisuian Goodra, Blissey, and Heatran, while Lokix's access to Sucker Punch allows it to deal with a myriad of sweepers and cleaners such as Dragapult, Flutter Mane, and Gouging Fire. In return, the two of them appreciate Volcarona handling Indeedee, which can block their priority moves with Psychic Terrain.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ashbala.518038/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/azick.468541/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/crossheart.593863/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/maroon.305839/
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