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Wormadam-S (Update)
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[Overview]
<p>Wormadam-S has always been considered a bad Pokemon.(full stop) ,(remove) it's Its stats are subpar, it's its movepool is shallow, and it doesn't have anything that makes her it stand out from other Bug-types. Simply put, Wormadam-S is basically an inferior Forretress. Nevertheless, this Pokemon shouldn't be considered complete trash (pun intended), as it has a superb defensive typing with only a single weakness, as well as good overall defenses , and with access to both Toxic and and Protect [This is kind of pointless since every ordinary Pokemon in the game has Toxic and Protect anyway]. These attributes mean that the pink bagworm can be a great team supporter in UU if played correctly.</p>
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Gyro Ball
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Protect
nature: Sassy
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This is Wormadam-S at its best. Wormadam's main strategy will be to set up Stealth Rock as early as possible,(comma) and then before attempting to cripple a few Pokemon before it faints. Gyro Ball is its main attacking move, as it gains STAB and is quite powerful due to Wormadam's low Speed stat. Wormadam-S has access to both Toxic and Protect, allowing it to effectively Toxic stall opposing Pokemon. Protect also has the added benefit of enabling Wormadam-S to scout for Hidden Power Fire, as Wormadam's ability, Anticipation, does not allow it to detect the type of Hidden Power.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Wormadam-S's resistances are more suited to "countering" special attackers, and thus the EVs and nature have been chosen to complement reflect this. Max HP and 240 Special Defense EVs give it a considerable amount of bulk on the special side, and allow it to survive two +2 Thunderbolts from Mismagius, whilst 16 defense Defense EVs allow Wormadam-S to never be 2HKOed by a +2 Double Edge Double-edge from Leafeon, factoring in Leftovers recovery from Protect. Leftovers is chosen to complement Wormadam's bulk, whilst Sassy is the chosen nature to maximize Special Defense and maintain a low Speed stat, to give Gyro Ball more power.</p>
<p>Milotic is a great partner to Wormadam-S, as it is able to switch in on the Fire-type Pokemon who threaten Wormadam-S and strike back with Surf. Omastar is also an excellent teammate thanks to its 4x resistance to Fire-type moves and ability to set up entry hazards. Slowbro is also a good switch-in, as it resists many of the moves that would normally fatally wound the pink-bagworm, and heal itself with Slack Off or set up dual screens to support the team. Houndoom and Arcanine appreciate Wormadam-S's ability to cripple bulky Water-types with Toxic, and can also switch in on Fire-type moves and receive a boost thanks to Flash Fire, turning them both into deadly sweepers.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>Milotic is a great partner to Wormadam-S, being able to switch in on Fire-type Pokemon who threaten Wormadam-S and strike back with Surf. Omastar is an excellent teammate thanks to its 4x resistance to Fire-type moves, and ability to set up entry hazards. Slowbro is also a good switch-in, as it resists many of the moves that would normally fatally wound the pink-bagworm, and begin to heal or set-up screens to support the team. Houndoom and Arcanine that appreciate Wormadam-S's ability to cripple bulky Water-types with Toxic, and can also switch in on Fire-type moves and receive a boost thanks to Flash Fire, turning them both into deadly sweepers.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>There isn't much else that Wormadam-S can do, but there are a few options to choose from. It can utilize Metal Sound, Flash Cannon, Psychic,(comma) and a Hidden Power of your choice with a Modest nature to create a special attacking set, but it is usually inferior to everything in all cases. It also has access to Substitute, but without with its lack of a reliable method of recovery and a glaring weakness to Fire-type moves, it is not worth using. It is also able to set up Rain rain in the form of Rain Dance, due to it's its great 4x resist resistance to Grass, which many Rain rain teams struggle with, and can also lure in Fire-types for Pokemon like Kabutops to switch into. Skill Swap is also a viable gimmick move to use on Fire-types, as if Wormadam-S can snag Flash Fire, it will have at least neutrality to all types.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Pretty much any Fire-type is a counter to Wormadam-S, as they can switch in and easily OHKO the floating bug. Arcanine and Houndoom make short of work of Wormadam-S with their Fire-type STAB moves, and can also set up on it with great ease. Moltres falls in a similar category, and can even set up Substitute as Wormadam-S switches out or attempts to intoxicate poison it. Altaria can also set up on Wormadam-S with impunity and proceed to sweep, but should be cautious of Toxic. Weezing is another good counter to the pink bagworm, as it resists all of it's its attacking moves and Toxic, and can OHKO with Fire Blast or Flamethrower. Wormadam-S also has to be wary of Uxie, whom who can set up dual screens before crippling her it with Memento. Registeel, despite not being able to do much to Wormadam-S, can use her as set-up fodder and boost its stats with Curse.</p>
<p>Wormadam-S has always been considered a bad Pokemon.(full stop) ,(remove) it's Its stats are subpar, it's its movepool is shallow, and it doesn't have anything that makes her it stand out from other Bug-types. Simply put, Wormadam-S is basically an inferior Forretress. Nevertheless, this Pokemon shouldn't be considered complete trash (pun intended), as it has a superb defensive typing with only a single weakness, as well as good overall defenses , and with access to both Toxic and and Protect [This is kind of pointless since every ordinary Pokemon in the game has Toxic and Protect anyway]. These attributes mean that the pink bagworm can be a great team supporter in UU if played correctly.</p>
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Gyro Ball
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Protect
nature: Sassy
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 16 Def / 240 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This is Wormadam-S at its best. Wormadam's main strategy will be to set up Stealth Rock as early as possible,(comma) and then before attempting to cripple a few Pokemon before it faints. Gyro Ball is its main attacking move, as it gains STAB and is quite powerful due to Wormadam's low Speed stat. Wormadam-S has access to both Toxic and Protect, allowing it to effectively Toxic stall opposing Pokemon. Protect also has the added benefit of enabling Wormadam-S to scout for Hidden Power Fire, as Wormadam's ability, Anticipation, does not allow it to detect the type of Hidden Power.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Wormadam-S's resistances are more suited to "countering" special attackers, and thus the EVs and nature have been chosen to complement reflect this. Max HP and 240 Special Defense EVs give it a considerable amount of bulk on the special side, and allow it to survive two +2 Thunderbolts from Mismagius, whilst 16 defense Defense EVs allow Wormadam-S to never be 2HKOed by a +2 Double Edge Double-edge from Leafeon, factoring in Leftovers recovery from Protect. Leftovers is chosen to complement Wormadam's bulk, whilst Sassy is the chosen nature to maximize Special Defense and maintain a low Speed stat, to give Gyro Ball more power.</p>
<p>Milotic is a great partner to Wormadam-S, as it is able to switch in on the Fire-type Pokemon who threaten Wormadam-S and strike back with Surf. Omastar is also an excellent teammate thanks to its 4x resistance to Fire-type moves and ability to set up entry hazards. Slowbro is also a good switch-in, as it resists many of the moves that would normally fatally wound the pink-bagworm, and heal itself with Slack Off or set up dual screens to support the team. Houndoom and Arcanine appreciate Wormadam-S's ability to cripple bulky Water-types with Toxic, and can also switch in on Fire-type moves and receive a boost thanks to Flash Fire, turning them both into deadly sweepers.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>Milotic is a great partner to Wormadam-S, being able to switch in on Fire-type Pokemon who threaten Wormadam-S and strike back with Surf. Omastar is an excellent teammate thanks to its 4x resistance to Fire-type moves, and ability to set up entry hazards. Slowbro is also a good switch-in, as it resists many of the moves that would normally fatally wound the pink-bagworm, and begin to heal or set-up screens to support the team. Houndoom and Arcanine that appreciate Wormadam-S's ability to cripple bulky Water-types with Toxic, and can also switch in on Fire-type moves and receive a boost thanks to Flash Fire, turning them both into deadly sweepers.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>There isn't much else that Wormadam-S can do, but there are a few options to choose from. It can utilize Metal Sound, Flash Cannon, Psychic,(comma) and a Hidden Power of your choice with a Modest nature to create a special attacking set, but it is usually inferior to everything in all cases. It also has access to Substitute, but without with its lack of a reliable method of recovery and a glaring weakness to Fire-type moves, it is not worth using. It is also able to set up Rain rain in the form of Rain Dance, due to it's its great 4x resist resistance to Grass, which many Rain rain teams struggle with, and can also lure in Fire-types for Pokemon like Kabutops to switch into. Skill Swap is also a viable gimmick move to use on Fire-types, as if Wormadam-S can snag Flash Fire, it will have at least neutrality to all types.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Pretty much any Fire-type is a counter to Wormadam-S, as they can switch in and easily OHKO the floating bug. Arcanine and Houndoom make short of work of Wormadam-S with their Fire-type STAB moves, and can also set up on it with great ease. Moltres falls in a similar category, and can even set up Substitute as Wormadam-S switches out or attempts to intoxicate poison it. Altaria can also set up on Wormadam-S with impunity and proceed to sweep, but should be cautious of Toxic. Weezing is another good counter to the pink bagworm, as it resists all of it's its attacking moves and Toxic, and can OHKO with Fire Blast or Flamethrower. Wormadam-S also has to be wary of Uxie, whom who can set up dual screens before crippling her it with Memento. Registeel, despite not being able to do much to Wormadam-S, can use her as set-up fodder and boost its stats with Curse.</p>
Be careful when implementing errors, as there were a lot of them.
