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[SET]
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Defog
move 4: Pain Split
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Rotom-F serves as a decent offensive pivot and Defogger with its access to STAB Blizzard + Volt Switch, allowing it to pressure common entry hazard setters such as Rhydon and Qwilfish. This gives Rotom-F a valuable niche over more passive Defoggers like Rotom-S and Altaria. Unfortunately, certain entry hazard setters, such as Ferroseed, Piloswine, and Galarian Stunfisk, are able to withstand Rotom-F's attacks and severely hinder its ability to Defog reliably, with the latter two also being immune to Volt Switch. Additionally, Rotom-F competes with other Defoggers such as Articuno and Cramorant, which offer more defensive utility. Pain Split gives Rotom-F a form of recovery, taking advantage of switch-ins like Audino and Type: Null.
Rotom-F is able to form effective VoltTurn cores with the likes of Wishiwashi, Silvally-Ground, and Cinccino. Fire-types such as Centiskorch and Rapidash can be problematic for Rotom-F, so partners such as Altaria pair well with it. Centiskorch also pairs well with Rotom-F, appreciating its ability to break down its checks such as Altaria, Poliwrath, and Rotom-S. In return, Centiskorch can handle Frosmoth and threaten Galarian Stunfisk and Ferroseed. Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Qwilfish, and Garbodor are able to check offensive threats such as Sawk, Kangaskan, and Rapidash. These Pokemon appreciate Rotom-F's Defog support, as they lack reliable recovery.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Pain Split / Substitute
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
A nearly unresisted STAB attack combination alongside Nasty Plot makes Rotom-F a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot allows Rotom-F to break through checks such as Audino and Galarian Stunfisk. Substitute can be used over Pain Split to allow Rotom-F to avoid being crippled by Toxic or Knock Off from the likes of Audino, Ferroseed, and Clefairy while also preventing Rotom-F from being revenge killed by foes like Rapidash.
Entry hazard support allows Rotom-F to weaken checks such as Type: Null. Stealth Rock setters such as Rhydon and Ferroseed pair well with Rotom-F. Qwilfish and Garbodor can set Spikes or Toxic Spikes while simultaneously checking Fighting-types like Sawk. Physical wallbreakers such as Sawk, Gurdurr, and Silvally-Ghost assist Rotom-F by dealing with Piloswine and Audino and can capitalize on its ability to eliminate Pokemon like Tangela , Altaria, and Pyukumuku. Knock Off users such as Shiftry and Centiskorch, as well as the aforementioned Sawk and Gurdurr, can cripple Rotom-F's checks such as Miltank and Centiskorch, allowing Rotom-F to break through them.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-F to cripple switch-ins such as Piloswine and Miltank. Choice Scarf turns Rotom-F into a decent fast offensive pivot, although it is quickly worn down by its vulnerability to Stealth Rock. A set with Choice Specs gives Rotom-F immediate wallbreaking power, but it is outclassed by the Nasty Plot set due to Rotom-F being unable to switch moves and lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Trick can be used on Choice Scarf and Choice Specs sets to cripple specially defensive walls that may try to switch into Rotom-F, such as Audino, Type: Null, Galarian Stunfisk, and Ferroseed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Defensive Walls**: Specially defensive Pokemon such as Audino, Type: Null, and Galarian Stunfisk all take little damage from Rotom-F's unboosted attacks. Audino is able to cripple Rotom-F with Knock Off or Toxic, while Type: Null is able to safely bring in an offensive threat such as Sawk with U-Turn. Galarian Stunfisk is able to block Rotom-F's Volt Switch, halting its momentum. However, Audino and Galarian Stunfisk can be overwhelmed by Nasty Plot Rotom-F and are 2HKOed by Thunderbolt and Blizzard, respectively, after a boost.
**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky attackers such as Centiskorch and Gurdurr can tank unboosted hits and threaten to KO Rotom-F back.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Kangaskan, Rapidash, and Choice Scarf Sawk all outspeed and threaten to OHKO Rotom-F.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BloodAce, 435539]]
- Quality checked by: [[ S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074 ], [5gen, 296755]] -
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Defog
move 4: Pain Split
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Rotom-F serves as a decent offensive pivot and Defogger with its access to STAB Blizzard + Volt Switch, allowing it to pressure common entry hazard setters such as Rhydon and Qwilfish. This gives Rotom-F a valuable niche over more passive Defoggers like Rotom-S and Altaria. Unfortunately, certain entry hazard setters, such as Ferroseed, Piloswine, and Galarian Stunfisk, are able to withstand Rotom-F's attacks and severely hinder its ability to Defog reliably, with the latter two also being immune to Volt Switch. Additionally, Rotom-F competes with other Defoggers such as Articuno and Cramorant, which offer more defensive utility. Pain Split gives Rotom-F a form of recovery, taking advantage of switch-ins like Audino and Type: Null.
Rotom-F is able to form effective VoltTurn cores with the likes of Wishiwashi, Silvally-Ground, and Cinccino. Fire-types such as Centiskorch and Rapidash can be problematic for Rotom-F, so partners such as Altaria pair well with it. Centiskorch also pairs well with Rotom-F, appreciating its ability to break down its checks such as Altaria, Poliwrath, and Rotom-S. In return, Centiskorch can handle Frosmoth and threaten Galarian Stunfisk and Ferroseed. Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Qwilfish, and Garbodor are able to check offensive threats such as Sawk, Kangaskan, and Rapidash. These Pokemon appreciate Rotom-F's Defog support, as they lack reliable recovery.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Blizzard
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Pain Split / Substitute
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
A nearly unresisted STAB attack combination alongside Nasty Plot makes Rotom-F a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot allows Rotom-F to break through checks such as Audino and Galarian Stunfisk. Substitute can be used over Pain Split to allow Rotom-F to avoid being crippled by Toxic or Knock Off from the likes of Audino, Ferroseed, and Clefairy while also preventing Rotom-F from being revenge killed by foes like Rapidash.
Entry hazard support allows Rotom-F to weaken checks such as Type: Null. Stealth Rock setters such as Rhydon and Ferroseed pair well with Rotom-F. Qwilfish and Garbodor can set Spikes or Toxic Spikes while simultaneously checking Fighting-types like Sawk. Physical wallbreakers such as Sawk, Gurdurr, and Silvally-Ghost assist Rotom-F by dealing with Piloswine and Audino and can capitalize on its ability to eliminate Pokemon like Tangela , Altaria, and Pyukumuku. Knock Off users such as Shiftry and Centiskorch, as well as the aforementioned Sawk and Gurdurr, can cripple Rotom-F's checks such as Miltank and Centiskorch, allowing Rotom-F to break through them.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-F to cripple switch-ins such as Piloswine and Miltank. Choice Scarf turns Rotom-F into a decent fast offensive pivot, although it is quickly worn down by its vulnerability to Stealth Rock. A set with Choice Specs gives Rotom-F immediate wallbreaking power, but it is outclassed by the Nasty Plot set due to Rotom-F being unable to switch moves and lacking Heavy-Duty Boots. Trick can be used on Choice Scarf and Choice Specs sets to cripple specially defensive walls that may try to switch into Rotom-F, such as Audino, Type: Null, Galarian Stunfisk, and Ferroseed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Specially Defensive Walls**: Specially defensive Pokemon such as Audino, Type: Null, and Galarian Stunfisk all take little damage from Rotom-F's unboosted attacks. Audino is able to cripple Rotom-F with Knock Off or Toxic, while Type: Null is able to safely bring in an offensive threat such as Sawk with U-Turn. Galarian Stunfisk is able to block Rotom-F's Volt Switch, halting its momentum. However, Audino and Galarian Stunfisk can be overwhelmed by Nasty Plot Rotom-F and are 2HKOed by Thunderbolt and Blizzard, respectively, after a boost.
**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky attackers such as Centiskorch and Gurdurr can tank unboosted hits and threaten to KO Rotom-F back.
**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killers such as Kangaskan, Rapidash, and Choice Scarf Sawk all outspeed and threaten to OHKO Rotom-F.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BloodAce, 435539]]
- Quality checked by: [[ S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074 ], [5gen, 296755]] -
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
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