Voodoom

[snake]

[OVERVIEW]

While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable Speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame. Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, still doesn't hit especially hard after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off with it. Voodoom's STAB attacks also cannot break past setup deterrents like Arghonaut, Tomohawk, and Toxapex, meaning that sometimes it cannot even set up safely. Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through its average bulk. Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every basically any relevant special attacker in the metagame. Not only do they have a better Special Attack stat, but they also provide their teams with better utility. For example, Tapu Lele provides Terrain control and has better STAB attacks, Ash-Greninja has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond, Hoopa-U simply breaks defensive cores more easily, and Mega Alakazam has much more speed and access to Recover. Quiver Dance Aurumoth, Quiver Dance Volcarona, and Shift Gear Magearna are better special sweepers than Voodoom, as they can break open at least some of the aforementioned setup deterrents. Thus, Voodoom has no niche in the metagame.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

After a Nasty Plot boost, Flash Cannon OHKOes Jumbao and Clefable. Thunderbolt and Psychic are alternative options that can break open Arghonaut, Toxapex, and Tomohawk, but then Voodoom is walled by Fairy-types.

Set Details
========

Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom over a teammate that can make better use of it.

Usage Tips
========

The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team. Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt allows Voodoom to get into play for free. If Voodoom can't safely set up a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off double switching out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn. If the opponent's switch-in is bulky Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Team Options
========

Dual screens Tapu Koko lets Voodoom set up more easily. Other setup sweepers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype. Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T and Flyinium Z Tomohawk can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily. Spikes setters such as Ash-Greninja, Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut can also help Voodoom achieve KOs. Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support from Ribombee, as many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash-Greninja fail to outspeed it after the Speed drop. However, Voodoom allows Tornadus-T to switch in and use Defog freely, as even Thunderbolt doesn't OHKO Tornadus-T.

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

Because the listed set is barely viable as is, Voodoom has no other options.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt at accomplishing anything.

**Setup Deterrents**: Unaware Arghonaut and Haze Tomohawk and Toxapex discourage Voodoom from setting up at all, and they wall it even if it tries to set up, meaning Voodoom is a complete liability until these Pokemon are removed.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Other bulkier Pokemon like Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can tank Voodoom's moves and KO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jho, 208105], [LucarioOfLegends, 339449], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [, ]]

 

[snake]

Usage Tips
========

- do not

Ready

 

[Jho]

[OVERVIEW]

- While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame.
- Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, doesn't hit especially hard after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off.
- Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through Voodoom's average bulk.
- Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every other Dark-type. Weavile has Pursuit utility and doesn't need setup to hit hard, Ash Greninja has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond, and Flame Orb Colossoil and Hoopa-U are better wallbreakers. Additionally, setup sweepers like Swords Dance Caribolt, Dragon Dance Zygarde, and Shift Gear Magearna are better sweepers than Voodoom.
- I don't think its particularly competition with dark types, more so its just straight up worse than any other relevant special attack, particularly set up sweepers which are currently relevant as it lacks any niche over Pokemon such as Tapu-Lele, Tapu-Koko, Magearna, Ash Gren etc.
- STAB combination being unable to break common set-up detterants in Arghonaut, Tomohawk and Toxapex makes it extremely unrewarding even if you do get a chance to get a boost.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

- After a Nasty Plot boost , Flash Cannon OHKOs Jumbao and Clefable.
- I really dont think theres much else to put here, maybe mention Psychic and Tbolt as options to deal with pokemon which negate its set-up in Tomohawk, Arghonaut and Toxaepx.

Set Details
========

- Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom.

Usage Tips
========

- The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team.
- Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt gives Voodoom a free switch in.
- If Voodoom can't safely setup a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off doubling out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn.
- If the opponent's switch-in is Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Team Options
========

- Screens setters like Tapu Koko and Ninetales-A let Voodoom setup more easily.
- Other screens abusers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype.
- Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T, Flyinium Z Tomohawk, and Smokomodo can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily.
- Spikes setters such as Ash Greninja, Ferrothorn and Arghonaut make it alot easier for Voodoom to obtain KO's despite its mediocre Special Attack.
- Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support as it allows its midling speed to actually outspeed a lot of threats which would look to revenge kill it after a boost, such as Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, Ash Greninja.

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

- Psychic and Thunderbolt are options to break through Tomohawk, Arghonaut, and Toxapex, but hitting Fairy-types is usually more important.(Moved this to moves to flesh it out lol)
- Use a different pokemon
- Mention Choice scarf as a really bad nect check i guess.
Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt to sweep with Nasty Plot.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon like Toxapex, Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can prevent Voodoom from setting up and can otherwise tank its moves.

**set-up detterants**: Pokemon which prevent Voodom from clicking Nasty Plot or ignore it after it has are definitley one of the biggest reasons this mon is outclassed.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

Honestly snake youve done a great job with what you had lol this mon is god awful and there really isn't a lot to say about it since it gets no usage for good reason.
QC 1/3 well done

 

[snake]

Man, as if this analysis could get any better anyways

Ready for my negative second check

 

[LucarioOfLegends]

boop

[OVERVIEW]

- While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame.
- Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, doesn't hit especially hard after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off.
- Voodom's STABs also cannot break open setup deterrents like Arghonaut, Tomohawk, and Toxapex, meaning that sometimes it cannot even setup safely.
- Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through Voodoom's average bulk.
- Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every basically any relevant special attacker in the metagame. For example, Tapu Lele provides terrain control and has better STAB attacks, Ash Greninja has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond, and Hoopa-U simply breaks defensive cores more easily, and Mega Alakazam has much more speed and Recover. Quiver Dance Aurumoth, Quiver Dance Volcarona, and Shift Gear Magearna are better special sweepers than Voodoom, as they can break open at least some of the aforementioned setup deterrents All of these also hit harder than any Voodoom ever could.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

- After a Nasty Plot boost, Flash Cannon OHKOs Jumbao and Clefable.
- Thunderbolt and Psychic are alternative options that can break open Arghonaut, Toxapex, and Tomohawk, but then Voodoom is walled by Fairy-types.

Set Details
========

- Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom.

Usage Tips
========

- The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team.
- Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt gives Voodoom a free switch in.
- If Voodoom can't safely setup a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off doubling out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn.
- If the opponent's switch-in is Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them. Have to make sure Bao isn't a Scarf tho

Team Options
========

- Screens setters like Tapu Koko and Ninetales-A let Voodoom setup more easily.
- Other screens abusers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype.
- Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T, Flyinium Z Tomohawk, and Smokomodo can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily.
- Spikes setters such as Ash Greninja, Ferrothorn and Arghonaut can also help Voodoom achieve KOes.
- Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web[ support as it many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash Greninja fail to outspeed.] word funk However, it allows Torandus-T to switch in for free, as Thunderbolt doesn't even OHKO, meaning Tornadus-T can use Defog freely. Mention a Sticky Web mon like Snael or something for a partner

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

- A Choice Scarf set can be used to check Shell Smash Necturna, as it can OHKO with Dark Pulse and maintain momentum with Memento, but Kitsunoh largely outclasses Voodoom at this.
Killing Voodoom with Memento is more impactful than any set that Voodoom could otherwise use, as it allows you to switch to a better Pokemon.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt to sweep with Nasty Plot. Sweep is a generous word for Voodoom.

**Setup Deterrents**: Unaware Arghonaut, (AC) Haze Tomohawk and Toxapex discourage Voodoom from setting up at all, and they wall it even if it tries to set up, meaning Voodoom is a complete liability until these Pokemon are removed.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Other bulkier Pokemon like Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can prevent Voodoom from setting up and can otherwise tank its moves. all can also KO it back.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jho, 208105], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

[insert cute Sakamoto badge that it won't let upload without attachments for some reason ;-;]
QC 2/3

 

[snake]

Half the overview is talking about how Voodoom is outclassed. As it should. Ready for 3/3

 

[Jordy]

[Overview]

At the end of the Overview, say something like "This is why Voodoom has no real niche in the metagame".

[Usage Tips]

If the opponent's switch-in is non-Choice Scarf Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Change "non-Choice Scarf" to "bulky", because this kind of implies that Choice Scarf Clefable exists.

[Team Options]

Screens setters like Tapu Koko and Ninetales-A let Voodoom setup more easily.

As a more general note, for Alolan formes you use "Alolan" infront of the Pokemon's name, not [Pokemon]-A.

Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T, Flyinium Z Tomohawk, and Smokomodo can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily.

Remove Smokomodo, using it as a suicide lead over Landorus-T or Tomohawk is a very big waste, and the only reason people have been using it on HO teams is because of the hype of its release.

Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support from Ribombee, Snaelstrom, or Necturna, as many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash Greninja fail to outspeed.

Remove Snaelstrom; it's a terrible Sticky Web setter on HO teams.

[Other Options]

A Choice Scarf set can be used to check Shell Smash Necturna, as it can OHKO with Dark Pulse and maintain momentum with Memento, but Kitsunoh largely outclasses Voodoom at this.

This should be removed, because Voodoom is unviable even with the main set listed.

Instead, I suggest you say something like "Voodoom has no viable Other Options available, because even the set that's listed above is mediocre at best."

3/3

 

[snake]

Ready for GP!

 

[Astra]

amcheck yeet
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While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable speed Speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame. Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, doesn't hit especially hard even after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off. Voodom's STABs moves also cannot break open setup deterrents like Arghonaut, Tomohawk, and Toxapex, meaning that sometimes it cannot even setup safely. Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through Voodoom's average bulk. Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every basically any relevant special attacker in the metagame. Not only do they have a better Special Attack stat, but they also provide their teams better utility. For example, Tapu Lele provides terrain control and has better STAB attacks, Ash Greninja has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond (doesn't sound like battle bond is a form changing ability here), and Hoopa-U simply breaks defensive cores more easily, and Mega Alakazam has much more speed Speed and access to Recover. Quiver Dance Aurumoth, Quiver Dance Volcarona, and Shift Gear Magearna are better special sweepers than Voodoom, as they can break open at least some of the aforementioned setup deterrents. Thus, Voodoom has no niche in the metagame.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

After a Nasty Plot boost, Flash Cannon OHKOs Jumbao and Clefable. Thunderbolt and Psychic are alternative options that can break open Arghonaut, Toxapex, and Tomohawk, but then Voodoom is would be walled by Fairy-types.

Set Details
========

Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom.

Usage Tips
========

The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team. Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt gives Voodoom a free switch in. If Voodoom can't safely set up (space between set and up) a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off doubling out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn. If the opponent's switch-in is bulky Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Team Options
========

Screens setters like Tapu Koko and Alolan Ninetales let Voodoom setup more easily. Other screens abusers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype. Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T or Flyinium Z Tomohawk can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily. Spikes setters such as Ash Greninja, Ferrothorn and Arghonaut can also help Voodoom achieve KOes. Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support from Ribombee or Necturna, as many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash Greninja would fail to outspeed. However, it allows Torandus-T to switch in for free, as Thunderbolt doesn't even OHKO, meaning Tornadus-T can use Defog freely.

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

Because the listed set is barely viable, Voodoom has no other options.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt at accomplishing anything.

**Setup Deterrents**: Unaware Arghonaut, Haze Tomohawk and Toxapex discourage Voodoom from setting up at all, and they wall it even if it tries to set up, meaning Voodoom is a complete liability until these Pokemon are removed.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Other bulkier Pokemon like Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can tank Voodoom's moves and KO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jho, 208105], [LucarioOfLegends, 339449], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]][/QUOTE]

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 1/2

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[OVERVIEW]

While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable Speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame. Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, still doesn't hit especially hard after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off. Voodom's Voodoom's STAB attacks also cannot break open setup deterrents like Arghonaut, Tomohawk, and Toxapex, meaning that sometimes it cannot even setup set up safely. Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through Voodoom's its average bulk. Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every basically any relevant special attacker in the metagame. Not only do they have a better Special Attack stat, but they also provide their teams better utility. For example, Tapu Lele provides Terrain control and has better STAB attacks, Ash-Greninja (AH) has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond, and Hoopa-U simply breaks defensive cores more easily, and Mega Alakazam has much more speed and access to Recover. Quiver Dance Aurumoth, Quiver Dance Volcarona, and Shift Gear Magearna are better special sweepers than Voodoom, as they can break open at least some of the aforementioned setup deterrents. Thus, Voodoom has no niche in the metagame.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

After a Nasty Plot boost, Flash Cannon OHKOs OHKOes Jumbao and Clefable. Thunderbolt and Psychic are alternative options that can break open Arghonaut, Toxapex, and Tomohawk, but then Voodoom is walled by Fairy-types.

Set Details
========

Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom over a teammate that can make better use of it. (optional, clarification)

Usage Tips
========

The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team. Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt gives allows Voodoom a free switch in to get into play for free. If Voodoom can't safely setup set up a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off double switching out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn. If the opponent's switch-in is bulky Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Team Options
========

Dual screens setters like Tapu Koko and Alolan Ninetales let Voodoom setup set up more easily. Other screens abusers setup sweepers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype. Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T or and Flyinium Z Tomohawk can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily. Spikes setters such as Ash Greninja, Ferrothorn, (AC) and Arghonaut can also help Voodoom achieve KOes KOs. Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support from Ribombee or Necturna, as many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash Greninja fail to outspeed it after the Speed drop. However, it allows Torandus-T Tornadus-T to switch in for free, as Thunderbolt doesn't even OHKO, meaning Tornadus-T can and use Defog freely.

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

Because the listed set is barely viable as is, Voodoom has no other options.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt at accomplishing anything.

**Setup Deterrents**: Unaware Arghonaut (RC) and Haze Tomohawk and Toxapex discourage Voodoom from setting up at all, and they wall it even if it tries to set up, meaning Voodoom is a complete liability until these Pokemon are removed.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Other bulkier Pokemon like Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can tank Voodoom's moves and KO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jho, 208105], [LucarioOfLegends, 339449], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[snake]

Implemented!

 

[GMars]

<GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMARS>

 

[GMars]

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[OVERVIEW]

While Voodoom has access to Nasty Plot and sits in a respectable Speed tier, it faces many problems in the metagame. Voodoom needs a boost to hit anything appreciable, still doesn't hit especially hard after a boost, and doesn't have the bulk to set up multiple boosts, so it's hard to really get much damage off with it. [optional] Voodoom's STAB attacks also cannot break open past [break open applies more to cores than singular mons] setup deterrents like Arghonaut, Tomohawk, and Toxapex, meaning that sometimes it cannot even set up safely. Additionally, its abilities aren't particularly useful, as most Electric-types have some way to break through its average bulk. Thus, Voodoom is pretty much outclassed by every basically any relevant special attacker in the metagame. Not only do they have a better Special Attack stat, but they also provide their teams with better utility. For example, Tapu Lele provides Terrain control and has better STAB attacks, Ash-Greninja has access to Spikes and exerts more pressure with Battle Bond, Hoopa-U simply breaks defensive cores more easily, and Mega Alakazam has much more speed and access to Recover. Quiver Dance Aurumoth, Quiver Dance Volcarona, and Shift Gear Magearna are better special sweepers than Voodoom, as they can break open at least some of the aforementioned setup deterrents. Thus, Voodoom has no niche in the metagame.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Flash Cannon
item: Life Orb
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

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

After a Nasty Plot boost, Flash Cannon OHKOes Jumbao and Clefable. Thunderbolt and Psychic are alternative options that can break open Arghonaut, Toxapex, and Tomohawk, but then Voodoom is walled by Fairy-types.

Set Details
========

Life Orb is used to boost Voodoom's paltry offense to an acceptable level. While it could run a Z-Crystal, it's not worth using it on Voodoom over a teammate that can make better use of it.

Usage Tips
========

The best Voodoom can do is try to switch in early- to mid-game and try to wear down the opposing team. Switching into Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Caribolt's Return, or Krilowatt's Thunderbolt allows Voodoom to get into play for free. If Voodoom can't safely set up a Nasty Plot and fire off an attack, it's better off double switching out, as using Nasty Plot will waste a turn. If the opponent's switch-in is bulky Jumbao or Clefable, set up to +2 and use Flash Cannon to lure and remove them.

Team Options
========

Dual Screens screens Tapu Koko lets Voodoom set up more easily. Other setup sweepers like Aurumoth, Naviathan, Caribolt, and Hawlucha fit alongside Voodoom on this archetype. Stealth Rock setters like Focus Sash Landorus-T and Flyinium Z Tomohawk can help Voodoom break through opposing Pokemon more easily. Spikes setters such as Ash-Greninja, (AH) Ferrothorn, and Arghonaut can also help Voodoom achieve KOs. Voodoom can also make use of Sticky Web support from Ribombee, as many revenge killers like Choice Scarf Volkraken, Tapu Koko, and Ash-Greninja (AH) fail to outspeed it after the Speed drop. However, it Voodoom allows Tornadus-T to switch in for free and use Defog freely, as even Thunderbolt doesn't even OHKO Tornadus-T. , and use Defog freely. [rearranged for flow]

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

Because the listed set is barely viable as is, Voodoom has no other options.

Checks and Counters
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**Faster Pokemon**: Pokemon that can outspeed Voodoom are the easiest way to get rid of it. Tornadus-T, Choice Band Syclant, Greninja, Mega Crucibelle, Mega Alakazam, Choice Scarf Jumbao, and Choice Scarf Volkraken are some examples of Pokemon that can OHKO it or neuter Voodom's attempt at accomplishing anything.

**Setup Deterrents**: Unaware Arghonaut and Haze Tomohawk and Toxapex discourage Voodoom from setting up at all, and they wall it even if it tries to set up, meaning Voodoom is a complete liability until these Pokemon are removed.

**Fairy-types**: Although Voodoom has access to Flash Cannon, most Fairy-types like Clefable, Tapu Lele, Jumbao, and Tapu Bulu can tank an unboosted Flash Cannon and OHKO it back.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Other bulkier Pokemon like Celesteela, Magearna, and Revenankh can tank Voodoom's moves and KO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jho, 208105], [LucarioOfLegends, 339449], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [, ]]

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