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[SET]
name: Bulky Pivot
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Pain Split / Defog
move 4: Will-O-Wisp
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Due to its amazing defensive typing, Levitate, and the ability to check a multitude of threats such as Mega Swampert, Mega Scizor, Landorus-T and Gliscor, Rotom-W is a great pivot on offensive teams. Volt Switch lets Rotom-W generate momentum freely on the Grass- and Dragon-types that it lures in, and it can also pivot freely because Hydro Pump deters Ground-types that could block its Volt Switch. Pain Split gives Rotom-W longevity together with Leftovers, although unreliably. Defog is another option over Pain Split for role compression, as it also has a good matchup against two of the best Stealth Rock setters in the tier, Heatran and Landorus-T. However losing out on the recovery is generally not worth it for an otherwise subpar Defogger, since Rotom-W is threatened greatly by Toxic in the long term and loses to common Stealth Rock setters such as Garchomp, Clefable, and Mega Diancie. Will-O-Wisp prevents Pokemon such as Mega Scizor from using Rotom-W as setup bait. The given EV spread allows it to outspeed Tyranitar, specially defensive Heatran, and Aegislash.
Strong wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham, Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Mega Mawile all appreciate Rotom-W’s ability to bring them in safely, and Mega Mawile especially loves Rotom-W luring in Grass-types such as Tangrowth and Rillaboom that it can use as setup fodder. Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, and Corviknight all appreciate the Fire resistance Rotom-W provides, and they can check Grass-types like Serperior, Rillaboom, and Kartana for it in return. Landorus-T and Jirachi also form a potent VoltTurn core with Rotom-W that can be difficult to stop and exerts immense pressure, as Rotom-W threatens Skarmory, Corviknight, and defensive Landorus-T for its partners. Garchomp is also a notable partner, as it appreciates Rotom-W bringing it in safely and threatening Tapu Fini, Skarmory, and Corviknight for it, in addition to providing an extra defensive measure for opposing Heatran. Lastly, Heatran and Tangrowth both appreciate Rotom-W’s ability to check threats such as Flyinium Z Landorus-T and, in the case of Heatran, Mega Swampert. In return, Heatran and Tangrowth check Rillaboom and Serperior for Rotom-W.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A more specially defensive spread can be used to check Heatran better but it worsens the matchup significantly against Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Swampert. Waterium Z is a niche option on Rotom-W to consistently eliminate Gliscor and Heatran, threaten a KO on weakened foes, and consistently check Weavile, but the lost Leftovers recovery can add up a lot with Stealth Rock long term. A Choice Scarf set can also be run with Trick, which has a lot of surprise factor, but losing Leftovers hurts and Rotom-W is a subpar Choice Scarf user. Rocky Helmet garners chip damage on the likes of Landorus-T and Corviknight, but it's generally not worth using over Leftovers. Lastly, Thunder Wave is another option that can be run instead of Will-O-Wisp, letting Rotom-W slow foes for the rest of your team to generate momentum easily and drastically punish Pokemon like Serperior for getting too greedy, but this lets Pokemon such as Mega Scizor set up on it.
Checks and Counters
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**Grass-types**: Tangrowth, Amoonguss, and Ferrothorn can safely pivot in on Rotom-W and and freely set up entry hazards, or chip it down with their STAB moves. Rillaboom, Kartana, and Tapu Bulu have to be cautious when coming in on it to avoid getting burnt, but they otherwise threaten it back out. Serperior can always come in on it, only fearing the rare Thunder Wave, and set up a Substitute and wreak havoc. However, Rotom-W can safely pivot out of these Pokemon with Volt Switch on a predicted switch, maintaining momentum.
**Specially Offensive Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Kyurem, Hydreigon, and Mega Latias can come in and set up for free on Rotom-W due to them resisting both of its STAB moves and not fearing a burn. These Pokemon do, however, fear a Thunder Wave if they hard switch in, and a burn can pressure Kyurem a lot in the long term.
**Residual Damage**: Due to Rotom-W’s lack of reliable recovery, residual damage in the form of Stealth Rock, status and sand can add up a lot in the long term, reducing it’s reliability as a pivot and a check to Landorus-T, Gliscor, and Melmetal.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adsam, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Pannuracotta, 517892], [Avery, 497633]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Bulky Pivot
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Pain Split / Defog
move 4: Will-O-Wisp
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Due to its amazing defensive typing, Levitate, and the ability to check a multitude of threats such as Mega Swampert, Mega Scizor, Landorus-T and Gliscor, Rotom-W is a great pivot on offensive teams. Volt Switch lets Rotom-W generate momentum freely on the Grass- and Dragon-types that it lures in, and it can also pivot freely because Hydro Pump deters Ground-types that could block its Volt Switch. Pain Split gives Rotom-W longevity together with Leftovers, although unreliably. Defog is another option over Pain Split for role compression, as it also has a good matchup against two of the best Stealth Rock setters in the tier, Heatran and Landorus-T. However losing out on the recovery is generally not worth it for an otherwise subpar Defogger, since Rotom-W is threatened greatly by Toxic in the long term and loses to common Stealth Rock setters such as Garchomp, Clefable, and Mega Diancie. Will-O-Wisp prevents Pokemon such as Mega Scizor from using Rotom-W as setup bait. The given EV spread allows it to outspeed Tyranitar, specially defensive Heatran, and Aegislash.
Strong wallbreakers such as Mega Medicham, Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Mega Mawile all appreciate Rotom-W’s ability to bring them in safely, and Mega Mawile especially loves Rotom-W luring in Grass-types such as Tangrowth and Rillaboom that it can use as setup fodder. Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, and Corviknight all appreciate the Fire resistance Rotom-W provides, and they can check Grass-types like Serperior, Rillaboom, and Kartana for it in return. Landorus-T and Jirachi also form a potent VoltTurn core with Rotom-W that can be difficult to stop and exerts immense pressure, as Rotom-W threatens Skarmory, Corviknight, and defensive Landorus-T for its partners. Garchomp is also a notable partner, as it appreciates Rotom-W bringing it in safely and threatening Tapu Fini, Skarmory, and Corviknight for it, in addition to providing an extra defensive measure for opposing Heatran. Lastly, Heatran and Tangrowth both appreciate Rotom-W’s ability to check threats such as Flyinium Z Landorus-T and, in the case of Heatran, Mega Swampert. In return, Heatran and Tangrowth check Rillaboom and Serperior for Rotom-W.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A more specially defensive spread can be used to check Heatran better but it worsens the matchup significantly against Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Swampert. Waterium Z is a niche option on Rotom-W to consistently eliminate Gliscor and Heatran, threaten a KO on weakened foes, and consistently check Weavile, but the lost Leftovers recovery can add up a lot with Stealth Rock long term. A Choice Scarf set can also be run with Trick, which has a lot of surprise factor, but losing Leftovers hurts and Rotom-W is a subpar Choice Scarf user. Rocky Helmet garners chip damage on the likes of Landorus-T and Corviknight, but it's generally not worth using over Leftovers. Lastly, Thunder Wave is another option that can be run instead of Will-O-Wisp, letting Rotom-W slow foes for the rest of your team to generate momentum easily and drastically punish Pokemon like Serperior for getting too greedy, but this lets Pokemon such as Mega Scizor set up on it.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Tangrowth, Amoonguss, and Ferrothorn can safely pivot in on Rotom-W and and freely set up entry hazards, or chip it down with their STAB moves. Rillaboom, Kartana, and Tapu Bulu have to be cautious when coming in on it to avoid getting burnt, but they otherwise threaten it back out. Serperior can always come in on it, only fearing the rare Thunder Wave, and set up a Substitute and wreak havoc. However, Rotom-W can safely pivot out of these Pokemon with Volt Switch on a predicted switch, maintaining momentum.
**Specially Offensive Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Kyurem, Hydreigon, and Mega Latias can come in and set up for free on Rotom-W due to them resisting both of its STAB moves and not fearing a burn. These Pokemon do, however, fear a Thunder Wave if they hard switch in, and a burn can pressure Kyurem a lot in the long term.
**Residual Damage**: Due to Rotom-W’s lack of reliable recovery, residual damage in the form of Stealth Rock, status and sand can add up a lot in the long term, reducing it’s reliability as a pivot and a check to Landorus-T, Gliscor, and Melmetal.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adsam, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Pannuracotta, 517892], [Avery, 497633]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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