[SET]
name: Bulky Sticky Web Setter
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Roost
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Bug Buzz / Thunder Wave
item: Focus Sash / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire / Water Absorb
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Vikavolt's passable bulk, useful defensive typing, and Roost allow it to set Sticky Web multiple times in a game when needed. Volt Switch deals super effective damage to most Defoggers, including Mandibuzz, non-Volt Absorb Corviknight, and Tapu Fini, allowing Vikavolt to heavily chip them should they try to clear Sticky Web. Bug Buzz nails Mew and also discourages Mandibuzz from using Roost. Thunder Wave instead cripples them and can be used in an emergency against setup sweepers like Kommo-o and Tapu Lele; however, it makes Vikavolt helpless against Ground-types. Focus Sash guarantees Vikavolt can set Sticky Web against wallbreakers that could OHKO it, namely Terrakion and Inteleon. However, Heavy-Duty Boots is also viable to let Vikavolt comfortably switch in and pivot repeatedly. Flash Fire helps Vikavolt deal with Heatran, Cinderace, and Talonflame, while Water Absorb Vikavolt handles Barraskewda and Inteleon, as well as blocking Flip Turn from Swampert. 16 Speed EVs outrun minimum Speed Corviknight; the rest go to Defense to help combat physical attackers like Zarude, Talonflame, and Kommo-o.
Vikavolt fits on offense teams as a Sticky Web setter. Powerful but slow wallbreakers like Galarian Zapdos, Tapu Lele, and Mamoswine can take advantage of Sticky Web to punch holes in the opposing team. Chandelure and Dhelmise in particular can block Rapid Spin, with the latter having Rapid Spin itself to clear opposing entry hazards. Also, Heatran and Kommo-o can pack Taunt to shut down Defog. Pokemon that are immune to Sticky Web, including Flying-types like Talonflame and Zapdos and Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Cinderace and Volcarona, are problematic; it's recommended to have a teammate that can deal with them like Zapdos or Silvally-Dragon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Aroma Veil is an option to prevent Taunt from Heatran and Tapu Koko. Vikavolt can be utilized in Trick Room teams with Choice Specs, Electric Surge, and a moveset of Rising Voltage, Bug Buzz, Volt Switch, and Energy Ball. However, it's prediction reliant and struggles to break through common Ground-types, especially Garchomp and RegenVest Landorus-T.
Checks and Counters
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**Pokemon Immune to Electric**: Even with Energy Ball, Vikavolt struggles to break through Ground-types in Regenerator Garchomp, Nidoqueen, and Landorus-T. Volt Absorb users like Corviknight also effortlessly wall Vikavolt. Despite being weak to Energy Ball, Hippowdon and Swampert still discourage Vikavolt from using its Electric-type moves, especially if it's Choice locked. Excadrill deserves a special mention, as it beats Vikavolt one-on-one and clears its Sticky Web with Rapid Spin.
**Strong Wallbreakers**: Even with defensive investment, Vikavolt's middling bulk leaves it vulnerable to Terrakion and many special attackers such as Zapdos and Latios once its Focus Sash is broken. Cinderace, Heatran, and Inteleon also threaten it if it lacks the appropriate ability; Cinderace is notable for Court Change to use Vikavolt's Sticky Web to its advantage.
**Taunt**: Unless Vikavolt opts for the rare Aroma Veil, Taunt from Heatran, Tapu Koko, and Kommo-o prevents Sticky Web, Thunder Wave, and Roost, forcing standard Vikavolt to use Volt Switch.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[longhiep341, 500884]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
name: Bulky Sticky Web Setter
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Roost
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Bug Buzz / Thunder Wave
item: Focus Sash / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire / Water Absorb
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Vikavolt's passable bulk, useful defensive typing, and Roost allow it to set Sticky Web multiple times in a game when needed. Volt Switch deals super effective damage to most Defoggers, including Mandibuzz, non-Volt Absorb Corviknight, and Tapu Fini, allowing Vikavolt to heavily chip them should they try to clear Sticky Web. Bug Buzz nails Mew and also discourages Mandibuzz from using Roost. Thunder Wave instead cripples them and can be used in an emergency against setup sweepers like Kommo-o and Tapu Lele; however, it makes Vikavolt helpless against Ground-types. Focus Sash guarantees Vikavolt can set Sticky Web against wallbreakers that could OHKO it, namely Terrakion and Inteleon. However, Heavy-Duty Boots is also viable to let Vikavolt comfortably switch in and pivot repeatedly. Flash Fire helps Vikavolt deal with Heatran, Cinderace, and Talonflame, while Water Absorb Vikavolt handles Barraskewda and Inteleon, as well as blocking Flip Turn from Swampert. 16 Speed EVs outrun minimum Speed Corviknight; the rest go to Defense to help combat physical attackers like Zarude, Talonflame, and Kommo-o.
Vikavolt fits on offense teams as a Sticky Web setter. Powerful but slow wallbreakers like Galarian Zapdos, Tapu Lele, and Mamoswine can take advantage of Sticky Web to punch holes in the opposing team. Chandelure and Dhelmise in particular can block Rapid Spin, with the latter having Rapid Spin itself to clear opposing entry hazards. Also, Heatran and Kommo-o can pack Taunt to shut down Defog. Pokemon that are immune to Sticky Web, including Flying-types like Talonflame and Zapdos and Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Cinderace and Volcarona, are problematic; it's recommended to have a teammate that can deal with them like Zapdos or Silvally-Dragon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Aroma Veil is an option to prevent Taunt from Heatran and Tapu Koko. Vikavolt can be utilized in Trick Room teams with Choice Specs, Electric Surge, and a moveset of Rising Voltage, Bug Buzz, Volt Switch, and Energy Ball. However, it's prediction reliant and struggles to break through common Ground-types, especially Garchomp and RegenVest Landorus-T.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Pokemon Immune to Electric**: Even with Energy Ball, Vikavolt struggles to break through Ground-types in Regenerator Garchomp, Nidoqueen, and Landorus-T. Volt Absorb users like Corviknight also effortlessly wall Vikavolt. Despite being weak to Energy Ball, Hippowdon and Swampert still discourage Vikavolt from using its Electric-type moves, especially if it's Choice locked. Excadrill deserves a special mention, as it beats Vikavolt one-on-one and clears its Sticky Web with Rapid Spin.
**Strong Wallbreakers**: Even with defensive investment, Vikavolt's middling bulk leaves it vulnerable to Terrakion and many special attackers such as Zapdos and Latios once its Focus Sash is broken. Cinderace, Heatran, and Inteleon also threaten it if it lacks the appropriate ability; Cinderace is notable for Court Change to use Vikavolt's Sticky Web to its advantage.
**Taunt**: Unless Vikavolt opts for the rare Aroma Veil, Taunt from Heatran, Tapu Koko, and Kommo-o prevents Sticky Web, Thunder Wave, and Roost, forcing standard Vikavolt to use Volt Switch.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[longhiep341, 500884]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
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