BDSP Rotom-W

[BT89]

[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch and its solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing, combined with Levitate, allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum by threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. It can also act as a potent stall breaker with Nasty Plot and Trick combined with Choice Scarf, leaving common stall Pokemon that would otherwise beat like Clefable, Blissey, and Tangrowth exploitable by itself and hard-hitting teammates like Swords Dance Breloom and Swords Dance Garchomp. Choice Scarf Rotom-W is also a great revenge killer, able to OHKO threats like Crawdaunt and Belly Drum Azumarillor, in a pinch, save the day with a burn on Swords Dance sweepers like Garchomp and Lucario. Its great offensive potential and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Because of this vulnerability to chip damage, it is unable to consistently check threats like Scizor, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine in the long term. Rotom-W’s Speed tier without its Choice Scarf leaves much to be desired, and sets lacking Thunder Wave are walled by the Eon twins.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground-types like Garchomp, Gliscor, and Mamoswine that attempt to block Volt Switch. Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Scizor. Thunder Wave debilitates Pokemon that rely on their high Speed like Latios and Alakazam, making them easier to revenge kill. Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill while also being able to rack up extra Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate, and a higher base power that allows it to KO threats like Belly Drum Azumarill. However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Scizor or Tyranitar, it can prove to be a liability. Both Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can be run at the same time to give Rotom-W more flexibility in terms of spreading status, but this is not generally recommended. 8 Speed EVs allow Rotom-W to outspeed AdamantCrawdaunt.

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams where it acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in strong offensive teammates while checking Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran and forming a VoltTurn core. Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Latios are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip foes, softening them up for the late-game.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W reliably revenge kills Azumarill and Crawdaunt and outspeeds and threatens common threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. Volt Switch allows Rotom-W to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective at thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Clefable, Tangrowth, and Blissey. It also greatly annoys setup sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp is an option that lets Rotom-W cripple Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot allows Rotom-W to become a potent wallbreaker after it sheds its Choice Scarf due to its good bulk making it difficult to revenge kill and good STAB coverage.

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Scizor is an excellent teammate since it makes an excellent VoltTurn core with Rotom-W and it checks strong special attackers like Latios and Alakazam, which would otherwise overwhelm and force Rotom-W out. Gliscor is another great partner, as it also creates a VoltTurn core with Rotom-W and provides Stealth Rock and Knock Off support to allow Rotom-W to better wear down Blissey. In return, Rotom-W checks Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine for Scizor and Gliscor. Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can force out Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Entry hazard removal from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as it increases Rotom-W's longevity. Since Choice Scarf Rotom-W is unable to consistently check Water-types like Azumarill and Feraligatr, additional checks to them such as Tangrowth and Shaymin are appreciated.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. Reflect can be run on the defensive set to act as a stronger check to Feraligatr, Azumarill, and Mamoswine. More Speed investment can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, with lower defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to consistently act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Heatran. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage to Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W to set up Substitute. However, non-Poison Heal Breloom does not like switching into Will-O-Wisp, and Rotom-W can simply pivot on Breloom with Volt Switch regardless of its set.

**Dragon-types**: Latios takes very little from Rotom-W's attacks and threatens to OHKO it with Draco Meteor; however, it fears Thunder Wave. Although it has to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Garchomp dislikes tanking a Hydro Pump and being burnt by Will-O-Wisp.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat, as it becomes a far less consistent check to the likes of Scizor, Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Gastrodon is one of the best counters to Rotom-W, as it is immune to Volt Switch and does not mind getting burned, and can burn Rotom-W back with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to deny Trick from Choice Scarf variants. Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as set up fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. However, Blissey is absolutely crippled by Trick.

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[BT89]

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[Lalaya]

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[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch, in tandem with solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum due to easily threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. This great offensive and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Although it has plenty of good resistances, it must stay healthy or be used more conservatively against foes such as Nidoking, Tangrowth, and Shaymin. (i feel like its worth mentioning how its also a decent lead and a stallbreaker, since for the former its impossible to guess the fourth move and for the latter... well, trickplot)

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp (nplot is more relevant on offensive scarf, reorder them imo)
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a reliable revenge killer and speed control option. Volt Switch is Rotom-W’s main STAB move (uhhhh minor nitpick this is usually reserved for the non-utility moves) and allows it to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective in thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Tangrowth and Blissey, putting them in an extremely exploitable state. It also heavily annoys set-up sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp cripples Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot, after Rotom-W sheds its Choice Scarf, allows it to become a decent wallbreaker. However, it still faces issues against Grass-types like Tangrowth. (maybe add that it exploits stall well? its one of its biggest selling points)

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Ideally, partners that capitalize on the offensive momentum Rotom-W creates make for good teammates. Scizor makes for an excellent teammate, as together they make an excellent VoltTurn core. Scizor is also able to act as a check towards Latios and Alakazam, while Rotom-W can help thwart Feraligatr and Azumarill. Gliscor is another great partner, as it can also create a VoltTurn core, provide Stealth Rock and Knock Off support, and check Breloom. In return, Rotom-W can act as a great check towards Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine. Strong wallbreakers and set-up sweepers such as Latios and Garchomp are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip at foes, softening them up for later in the game. Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can overwhelm Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Hazard control from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as they help mitigate Rotom-W’s weakness to hazards. Clefable is able to effectively absorb status, which is otherwise dangerous to Rotom-W, while Rotom-W can act as a check towards Heatran and Gliscor.
(a couple of things:
- strong wallbreakers/setup sweepers are better off with defensive momentum than offensive one, so that part could go under the defensive set
- clefable doesnt absorb status and this last phrase as a whole is kind of weird tbh)

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Volt Switch is Rotom-W’s main STAB move that is useful for gaining offensive momentum into a threat. Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground- and Fire-types like Garchomp, Mamoswine, and Heatran. Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. Thunder Wave annoys fast Pokemon like Latios and Infernape, while also making them easier to revenge kill. (id elaborate on where youd want use one over the other, rn its kind of empty and basically copypasted from above; also eventually mention where the difference between defensive pivoting and scarf pivoting lies, although prob a bit below) Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill, while also being able to stack Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate. However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Azumarill or Tyranitar, it can prove to be a liability. Leftovers is ideal for this set, as Rotom-W has no reliable recovery. (could mention how you can just run it double status, although not that recommended)

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams, where it can pivot into Pokemon like Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that can check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran. They can also form a potent VoltTurn core, as they are able to threaten and overwhelm common checks. Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Nidoking heavily appreciate Rotom-W's slow Volt Switch, allowing them to come in safely.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. A specially offensive spread can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, due to its lack of defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Alakazam. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine. (fake screen can be a OO, as in one of either Reflect or Light Screen if your team really doesnt care about either fourth move on the defensive set)

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage against Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W as an easy set-up opportunity with Substitute.

**Dragon-types**: Dragonite (id arguably mention dnite last as everything rotom does is detrimental towards it, even if just breaking scale by voltturning away, not to mention burns; maybe latios and chomp in this order, then dnite) and Latios take very little from Rotom-W's attacks, and threaten to OHKO it in return with Outrage and Draco Meteor respectively. Although it has to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Dragonite and Garchomp do not want to take a burn.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat towards Rotom-W, as it inhibits its ability to check the things it is supposed to.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as set-up fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. Umbreon can do the same while more immediately thwarting status with Heal Bell. Gastrodon completely walls Rotom-W, only fearing status, and in return, can burn it with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to avoid Trick from Choice Scarf variants. However, outside of this, none of these like being Tricked a Scarf. (maybe say that gastro is actually the one true counter to this as in if it doesnt trade the scarf away, ever, rotom cant do anything to it, and burn is kind of irrilevant - as in, rewrite this portion imo, since its important)

overall good enough, id push a bit over its stallbreaking capabilities overall since you kind of didnt
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[adem]

larp af

[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch, in tandem with solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum due to easily threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. These attributes allow to act as a solid lead, pivoting out of bad matchups and having a sense of ambiguity in its fourth moveslot. fluff It can also act as a potent stall breaker with Nasty Plot and Trick combined with Choice Scarf, heavily irritating common stall Pokemon that would otherwise beat like Blissey and Tangrowth.mention specifically how it fucks them up, also add clef to this since thats the main thing u trick This The great offensive and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. mention how scarf is also a solid rker for stuff like daunt azu, and in a pinch can wisp shit like sd chomp or luc However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Although it has plenty of good resistances, it must stay healthy or be used more conservatively against foes such as Nidoking, Tangrowth, and Shaymin. fluff, add more to how it checks a fuck ton of things ie sciz mamo gatr, mention how bc of its (stuff that adds to its bad longevity), it cant consistently check these mons, and how it is easily overwhelmed. also how its offensive set after tricking is p slow and walled by latis

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a reliable revenge killer and speed control option what does it rk? elaborate. Volt Switch allows Rotom-W to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective in thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Tangrowth, Clefable and Blissey, putting them in an extremely exploitable state. It also heavily annoys set-up sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp cripples Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot, after Rotom-W sheds its Choice Scarf, allows it to become a potent stall breaker, explain why its a good breaker here more, ie decent bulk making it hard to kill easily, elec / water is hard to switch into being able to Trick a Choice Scarf onto checks like Tangrowth and Blissey.

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Ideally, partners that capitalize on the offensive momentum Rotom-W creates make for good teammates. Scizor makes for an excellent teammate, as together they make an excellent VoltTurn core. Scizor is also able to act as a check towards Latios and Alakazam why is this good? elaborate, also combine both zor sentences into 1, while Rotom-W can help thwart Feraligatr and Azumarill. Gliscor is another great partner, as it can also create a VoltTurn core, provide Stealth Rock and Knock Off support mention specificslly how the koff helps, koffing off lefties on shit like bliss helps tom wear it down, and check Breloom. In return, Rotom-W can act as a great check towards Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine. reword this line to refer to both zor and glisc, repeating the same info twice is just fluff Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can overwhelm force out Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Hazard control from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as they help mitigate Rotom-W’s weakness to hazards reword this, sounds super weird and repititive, maybe smtg like “as it boosts Rotom-W's longevity” idk. mention better defensive countermeasures to the water type sweepers, esp on bo / balance bc if ur using scarf washtom as ur sole cplay to them u will lose

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Volt Switch is Rotom-W’s main STAB move that is useful for gaining offensive momentum into a threat. fluff Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground- and Fire-types like Garchomp, Mamoswine, and Gliscor Heatran realistically this does not matter bc this mon will not switch in, nor stay in willingly w/o predicting say a volt or smtg, grounds r the most important one, add more to this sloghtly saying how these grounds voltblock it and hydro somewhat stops this . Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine Scizor u pump mamo. Thunder Wave annoys fast Pokemon like Latios and Infernape Alakazam, water beats fire while also making them easier to revenge kill. Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill, while also being able to stack Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate . However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Azumarill or Tyranitar, it can prove to be a liability mention how the damage increase from discharge can get better rolls on stuff like say, belly drumm-ed azumarill (sitrus), discharge after rocks kos / w/o rocks has a chance to ko it, while volt does not come close. Both Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can be run at the same time to give Rotom-W more flexibility in terms of spreading status, albeit not recommended. Leftovers is ideal for this set, as Rotom-W has no reliable recovery. 8 Speed EVs allows Rotom-W to outspeed Crawdaunt. This Rotom-W set acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in team mates while providing more defensive flexibility, rather than acting as a strong offensive pivot, which maintains offensive momentum and generally seeing usage on more fast-paced teams. fluff

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams, where it acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in team mates like? and providing a check to Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that can check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran. They can also form a potent VoltTurn core, as they are able to threaten and overwhelm common checks.what common checks can they actually “overwhelm”? i cant think fo any rn, so prolly nuke this unless u can say what Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Latios are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip at foes, softening them up for later in the game.

defensive set first > scarf

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. Reflect or Light Screen can be ran on the defensive set, as the former allows it to act as a stronger check towards Feraligatr, Azumarill, and Mamoswine, and the latter allows it to somewhat check special attackers like Latios nuke light screen me tions, not usable at all. A specially offensive spread More Speed investment can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, due to its lack of defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to consistently act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Heatran Alakazam. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage against Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W as an easy set-up opportunity with Substitute. mention how loom (non pheal) does not want to swap into wisp, and how tom can just volt out of both of these

**Dragon-types**: Latios takes very little from Rotom-W's attacks, and threaten to OHKO it in return with Draco Meteor. Although they have to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp and Dragonite can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Dragonite and Garchomp do not want to take a burn. tios does not want to switch into twave, mention that, dnite also does not like getting volted on and chomp does not like hydro asw, and mention that only the offensive set actually meets the calc u mentioned w outrage, not the def set, quite misleading.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat towards Rotom-W, as it inhibits its ability to check the things it is supposed to. mention how its lack of consistent recovery means its overwhelemed easily by the stuff it wants to check ie gatr mamo zor

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Gastrodon is one of the best counters to Rotom-W, being immune to Volt Switch and not minding taking a burn, and in return, can burn it back with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to avoid Trick from Choice Scarf variants. Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as set-up fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. Umbreon can do the same while more immediately thwarting status with Heal Bell. u have been spending too much time with the roombads However, outside of Gastrodon, none of these can afford being Tricked a Choice Scarf.

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please please please think thru ur examples before putting these, a lot of these outright dont make sense, and please please please only use ranked examples, and try to use ones actually decently high on the vr (aim for smtg like b/b+ or higher) outside of super specific examples, see: gastrodon. theres also quite a lot of interactions which (no offense) makes me think u dont play the tier enough. i rlly like ur writing skill, rlly nice, but pls work on ur meta knowledge. lmk when ur done w these so i can check again.

 

[BT89]

larp af



please please please think thru ur examples before putting these, a lot of these outright dont make sense, and please please please only use ranked examples, and try to use ones actually decently high on the vr (aim for smtg like b/b+ or higher) outside of super specific examples, see: gastrodon. theres also quite a lot of interactions which (no offense) makes me think u dont play the tier enough. i rlly like ur writing skill, rlly nice, but pls work on ur meta knowledge. lmk when ur done w these so i can check again.

holy larp (implemented)

 

[adem]

larp pt2

[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch, in tandem with solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum due to easily threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. It can also act as a potent stall breaker with Nasty Plot and Trick combined with Choice Scarf, leaving common stall Pokemon that would otherwise beat like Clefable, Blissey and Tangrowth in a heavily exploitable state. mention how this also helps its teammates, ie stuff like sd loom sd chomp break them easierThe great offensive and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. mention how scarf is also a solid rker for stuff like daunt azu, and in a pinch can wisp shit like sd chomp or luc (u missed this last check, this is p important) However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Because of this vulernability to chip damage, it is unable to consistently check threats like Scizor, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine in the long term. Rotom-W’s Speed tier without Choice Scarf leaves much to be desired, and sets lacking Thunder Wave are walled by the Eon twins.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground-types that block Volt Switch like Garchomp, Gliscor, and Mamoswine. Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Scizor. Thunder Wave annoys fast Pokemon like Latios and Alakazam, while also making them easier to revenge kill. Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill, while also being able to stack Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate, and a higher base power that allows it to KO threats like Belly Drum Azumarill. However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Azumarill or Tyranitar change azu to smtg else, discharge paralysing it means u kill it anws, mention smtg that doesnt mind para, doesnt die to discharge, it can prove to be a liability. Both Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can be run at the same time to give Rotom-W more flexibility in terms of spreading status, albeit not recommended. Leftovers is ideal for this set, as Rotom-W has no reliable recovery. 8 Speed EVs allow Rotom-W to outspeed Crawdaunt.

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams, where it acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in strong offensive teammates and providing a check to Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that can check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran and forming a VoltTurn core. Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Latios are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip at foes, softening them up for later in the game.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a reliable revenge killer to Azumarill and Crawdaunt and speed control option. Volt Switch allows Rotom-W to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective in thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Clefable, Tangrowth and Blissey, putting them in an extremely exploitable state. It also heavily annoys set-up sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp is an option that lets Rotom-W cripples Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot, after Rotom-W sheds its Choice Scarf, allows Rotom-W it to become a potent wallbreaker after it sheds its Choice Scarf due to its good bulk making it difficult to revenge kill and good STAB coverage.

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Ideally, partners that capitalize on the offensive momentum Rotom-W creates make for good teammates. Scizor makes for an excellent teammate, since together they make an excellent VoltTurn core due to Scizor acting as a check to special attackers like Latios and Alakazam, which would otherwise overwhelm and force Rotom-W out. Gliscor is another great partner, as it can also create a VoltTurn core, and provides Stealth Rock and Knock Off support to allow Rotom-W to better wear down Blissey. In return, Rotom-W can act as a great check towards Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine for Scizor and Gliscor. Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can force out Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Hazard control from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as they help Rotom-W maintain more longevity. Since Choice Scarf Rotom-W is unable to consistently check Water-types like Azumarill and Feraligatr, additional checks to them such as Tangrowth and Shaymin are appreciated.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. Reflect can be ran on the defensive set, as the former allows it to act as a stronger check towards Feraligatr, Azumarill, and Mamoswine. More Speed investment can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, due to its lack of defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to consistently act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Heatran. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage against Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W as an easy set-up opportunity with Substitute. However, non-Poison Heal Breloom does not like switching into Will-O-Wisp, and Rotom-W can simply Volt Switch out on both of these.

**Dragon-types**: Latios takes very little from Rotom-W's attacks, and threaten to OHKO it in return with Draco Meteor. However, it dislikes taking a fears being crippled by Thunder Wave. Although it has to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Garchomp dislikes Hydro Pump and burn being burnt by Will-O-Wisp.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat towards Rotom-W, as due to its lack of reliable recovery, it becomes a far less consistent check to the likes of Scizor, Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Gastrodon is one of the best counters to Rotom-W, being immune to Volt Switch and not minding taking a burn, and in return, can burn it back with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to avoid Trick from Choice Scarf variants. Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as set-up fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. However, Blissey cannot afford being Tricked a Choice Scarf.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BT89, 487308]]
- Quality checked by: fill these up
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2/2 after implementing these, improved a lot gj, altho still keep in mind ur example choices

 

[BT89]

larp pt2



2/2 after implementing these, improved a lot gj, altho still keep in mind ur example choices

implemented thanks! this is now off to gp

 

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[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch (remove comma) in tandem with and its solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing, (add comma) combined with Levitate, (add comma) allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum due to easily by threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. It can also act as a potent stall breaker with Nasty Plot and Trick combined with Choice Scarf, leaving common stall Pokemon that would otherwise beat like Clefable, Blissey, and Tangrowth in a heavily exploitable state so that by itself and hard-hitting teammates like Swords Dance Breloom and Swords Dance Garchomp can break through them with more ease. Choice Scarf Rotom-W is also a great revenge killer, being able to OHKO threats like Crawdaunt and Belly Drum Azumarill, (remove comma) and being able to burn the likes of Swords Dance Garchomp and Lucario in a pinch or, in a pinch, save the day with a burn on Swords Dance sweepers like Garchomp and Lucario. The Its great offensive potential and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Because of this vulnerability to chip damage, it is unable to consistently check threats like Scizor, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine in the long term. Rotom-W’s Speed tier without its Choice Scarf leaves much to be desired, (add comma) and sets lacking Thunder Wave are walled by the Eon twins.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground-types that block Volt Switch like Garchomp, Gliscor, and Mamoswine that attempt to block Volt Switch. Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Scizor. Thunder Wave annoys fast Pokemon like Latios and Alakazam, while also making them easier to revenge kill debilitates Pokemon that rely on their high Speed like Latios and Alakazam, making them easier to revenge kill. Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill (remove comma) while also being able to stack rack up extra Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers recovery. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate (remove comma) and a higher base power that allows it to KO threats like Belly Drum Azumarill. However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Scizor or Tyranitar, it can prove to be a liability. Both Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can be run at the same time to give Rotom-W more flexibility in terms of spreading status, albeit but this is not generally recommended. Leftovers is ideal for this set, as Rotom-W has no reliable recovery. (leftovers recover, everyone knows this) 8 Speed EVs allow Rotom-W to outspeed Adamant Crawdaunt.

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams (remove comma) where it acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in strong offensive teammates and providing a check to while checking Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that can check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable (remove comma) while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran and forming a VoltTurn core. Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Latios are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip at foes with Volt Switch and Will-O-Wisp, softening them up for later in the game the late-game.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a reliable revenge killer to reliably revenge kills Azumarill and Crawdaunt and speed control option (this is not what speed control means. speed control is stuff like twave, sticky web, icy wind, tailwind, etc.. either delete this or replace it with something like "and outspeeds and threatens prominent threats like x, y, and z). Volt Switch allows Rotom-W to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective in at thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Clefable, Tangrowth, (add comma) and Blissey, putting them in an extremely exploitable state (unless you say what exploits them, this is fluff. trick cripples is description enough imo). It also heavily greatly annoys setup (remove hyphen) sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp is an option that lets Rotom-W cripple Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot allows Rotom-W to become a potent wallbreaker after it sheds its Choice Scarf due to its good bulk making it difficult to revenge kill and good STAB coverage.

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Ideally, partners that capitalize on the offensive momentum Rotom-W creates make for good teammates. (I would say most, if not all, pokemon enjoy momentum. you also just pretty much explain this in the next sentences, so this is not a necessary sentence) Scizor makes for is an excellent teammate since together they make it makes an excellent VoltTurn core due to Scizor acting as a check to with Rotom-W and it checks strong special attackers like Latios and Alakazam, which would otherwise overwhelm and force Rotom-W out. Gliscor is another great partner, as it can also create creates a VoltTurn core with Rotom-W (remove comma) and provides Stealth Rock and Knock Off support to allow Rotom-W to better wear down Blissey. In return, Rotom-W can act as a great check towards checks Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine for Scizor and Gliscor. Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can force out Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Hazard control Entry hazard removal from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as they help Rotom-W maintain more it increases Rotom-W's longevity. Since Choice Scarf Rotom-W is unable to consistently check Water-types like Azumarill and Feraligatr, additional checks to them such as Tangrowth and Shaymin are appreciated.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. Reflect can be run on the defensive set, (remove comma) as the former allows it to act as a stronger check towards to Feraligatr, Azumarill, and Mamoswine. More Speed investment can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, due to its lack of with lower defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to consistently act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Heatran. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage against to Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W as an easy set-up opportunity with to set up Substitute. However, non-Poison Heal Breloom does not like switching into Will-O-Wisp, and Rotom-W can simply Volt Switch out on both of these pivot on Breloom with Volt Switch regardless of its set.

**Dragon-types**: Latios takes very little from Rotom-W's attacks (remove comma) and threaten threatens to OHKO it in return with Draco Meteor; (period->semicolon) however, it fears being crippled by Thunder Wave. Although it has to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Garchomp dislikes tanking a Hydro Pump and being burnt by Will-O-Wisp.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat towards Rotom-W due to its lack of reliable recovery, major threat, as it becomes a far less consistent check to the likes of Scizor, Feraligatr and Mamoswine when burned.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Gastrodon is one of the best counters to Rotom-W, being as it is immune to Volt Switch and not minding taking a burn, and in return, can burn it back with Scald does not mind getting burned, and can burn Rotom-W back with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to avoid deny Trick from Choice Scarf variants. Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as setup (remove hyphen) fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. However, Blissey cannot afford being Tricked a Choice Scarf is absolutely crippled by Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BT89, 487308]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lalaya, 279858], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988]]

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[BT89]

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[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-W is one of the best defensive pivots in the tier due to its access to numerous utility options such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, and Volt Switch (remove comma) in tandem with and its solid defensive stats and typing. Its auspicious typing, (add comma) combined with Levitate, (add comma) allows it to check common threats such as Scizor, Weavile, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine. It is easily able to maintain offensive momentum due to easily by threatening Ground-types such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine with Will-O-Wisp or Hydro Pump. It can also act as a potent stall breaker with Nasty Plot and Trick combined with Choice Scarf, leaving common stall Pokemon that would otherwise beat like Clefable, Blissey, and Tangrowth in a heavily exploitable state so that by itself and hard-hitting teammates like Swords Dance Breloom and Swords Dance Garchomp can break through them with more ease. Choice Scarf Rotom-W is also a great revenge killer, being able to OHKO threats like Crawdaunt and Belly Drum Azumarill, (remove comma) and being able to burn the likes of Swords Dance Garchomp and Lucario in a pinch or, in a pinch, save the day with a burn on Swords Dance sweepers like Garchomp and Lucario. The Its great offensive potential and defensive utility make it a staple on bulky offense teams. However, Rotom-W has a poor HP stat, which, when combined with its lack of reliable recovery, leaves it susceptible to being worn down by hazards and status throughout the course of a match. Because of this vulnerability to chip damage, it is unable to consistently check threats like Scizor, Feraligatr, and Mamoswine in the long term. Rotom-W’s Speed tier without its Choice Scarf leaves much to be desired, (add comma) and sets lacking Thunder Wave are walled by the Eon twins.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: Protect / Discharge
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Hydro Pump is used to hit Ground-types that block Volt Switch like Garchomp, Gliscor, and Mamoswine that attempt to block Volt Switch. Will-O-Wisp lets Rotom-W cripple physical attackers like Azumarill, Feraligatr, and Scizor. Thunder Wave annoys fast Pokemon like Latios and Alakazam, while also making them easier to revenge kill debilitates Pokemon that rely on their high Speed like Latios and Alakazam, making them easier to revenge kill. Protect can be used to scout Choice item users like Azumarill (remove comma) while also being able to stack rack up extra Will-O-Wisp damage and gain more recovery from Leftovers recovery. Alternatively, Discharge can be used for a second Electric STAB that has a nasty 30% paralysis rate (remove comma) and a higher base power that allows it to KO threats like Belly Drum Azumarill. However, it indirectly inhibits Will-O-Wisp, as if Discharge paralyzes a strong physical attacker like Scizor or Tyranitar, it can prove to be a liability. Both Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can be run at the same time to give Rotom-W more flexibility in terms of spreading status, albeit but this is not generally recommended. Leftovers is ideal for this set, as Rotom-W has no reliable recovery. (leftovers recover, everyone knows this) 8 Speed EVs allow Rotom-W to outspeed Adamant Crawdaunt.

This set fits on bulky offense and balance teams (remove comma) where it acts as a slow pivot, safely bringing in strong offensive teammates and providing a check to while checking Heatran, Mamoswine, and Feraligatr. Heatran is a good partner, dealing with Pokemon that can check Rotom-W like Tangrowth and Clefable (remove comma) while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Heatran appreciates Rotom-W's ability to beat Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro, Mamoswine, and Gliscor. Scizor can check Latios and Latias while appreciating Rotom-W checking Heatran and forming a VoltTurn core. Strong offensive Pokemon like Alakazam, Breloom, Garchomp, and Latios are able to take advantage of the offensive momentum Rotom-W generates while also appreciating Rotom-W’s ability to chip at foes with Volt Switch and Will-O-Wisp, softening them up for later in the game the late-game.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Trick
move 4: Nasty Plot / Will-O-Wisp
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-W is a reliable revenge killer to reliably revenge kills Azumarill and Crawdaunt and speed control option (this is not what speed control means. speed control is stuff like twave, sticky web, icy wind, tailwind, etc.. either delete this or replace it with something like "and outspeeds and threatens prominent threats like x, y, and z). Volt Switch allows Rotom-W to gain momentum while bringing in teammates safely. Hydro Pump is effective in at thwarting Ground-types that are immune to Volt Switch such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Mamoswine while also threatening Pokemon such as Tyranitar. Trick cripples passive walls such as Clefable, Tangrowth, (add comma) and Blissey, putting them in an extremely exploitable state (unless you say what exploits them, this is fluff. trick cripples is description enough imo). It also heavily greatly annoys setup (remove hyphen) sweepers like Garchomp and Breloom. Will-O-Wisp is an option that lets Rotom-W cripple Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, and Feraligatr while also threatening Pokemon such as Tangrowth and Tyranitar. Nasty Plot allows Rotom-W to become a potent wallbreaker after it sheds its Choice Scarf due to its good bulk making it difficult to revenge kill and good STAB coverage.

Choice Scarf Rotom-W best fits on offense, bulky offense, and balance teams that appreciate its role compression as a Ground-immune offensive pivot and revenge killer that can maintain momentum. Ideally, partners that capitalize on the offensive momentum Rotom-W creates make for good teammates. (I would say most, if not all, pokemon enjoy momentum. you also just pretty much explain this in the next sentences, so this is not a necessary sentence) Scizor makes for is an excellent teammate since together they make it makes an excellent VoltTurn core due to Scizor acting as a check to with Rotom-W and it checks strong special attackers like Latios and Alakazam, which would otherwise overwhelm and force Rotom-W out. Gliscor is another great partner, as it can also create creates a VoltTurn core with Rotom-W (remove comma) and provides Stealth Rock and Knock Off support to allow Rotom-W to better wear down Blissey. In return, Rotom-W can act as a great check towards checks Water- and Ice-types like Feraligatr, Azumarill, Weavile, and Mamoswine for Scizor and Gliscor. Heatran is another excellent partner, as it checks Pokemon that can force out Rotom-W, such as Tangrowth and Latios, while also providing Stealth Rock support. In return, Rotom-W is able to come in on Ground-types such as Garchomp and Mamoswine. Hazard control Entry hazard removal from the likes of Gliscor and Starmie is great for Rotom-W, as they help Rotom-W maintain more it increases Rotom-W's longevity. Since Choice Scarf Rotom-W is unable to consistently check Water-types like Azumarill and Feraligatr, additional checks to them such as Tangrowth and Shaymin are appreciated.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Due to Rotom-W's limited offensive movepool, there is very little possible move variation. Reflect can be run on the defensive set, (remove comma) as the former allows it to act as a stronger check towards to Feraligatr, Azumarill, and Mamoswine. More Speed investment can be used on the Leftovers set, letting it outspeed Pokemon like Scizor, Mamoswine, and Nidoking. However, due to its lack of with lower defensive investment, it is a less reliable answer to threats like Feraligatr and Weavile. It also loses its ability to consistently act as a slow pivot. A specially defensive spread can be used to more reliably answer Starmie and Heatran. However, this makes it less able to check physical attackers, namely Feraligatr and Mamoswine.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-W is unable to do any meaningful damage against to Tangrowth outside of burning it. Poison Heal Breloom can use Rotom-W as an easy set-up opportunity with to set up Substitute. However, non-Poison Heal Breloom does not like switching into Will-O-Wisp, and Rotom-W can simply Volt Switch out on both of these pivot on Breloom with Volt Switch regardless of its set.

**Dragon-types**: Latios takes very little from Rotom-W's attacks (remove comma) and threaten threatens to OHKO it in return with Draco Meteor; (period->semicolon) however, it fears being crippled by Thunder Wave. Although it has to exercise caution while switching in, Garchomp can threaten to OHKO Rotom-W with Outrage after some minor chip damage. However, Garchomp dislikes tanking a Hydro Pump and being burnt by Will-O-Wisp.

**Chip Damage**: Rotom-W’s low HP stat and a lack of reliable recovery leave it heavily susceptible to being worn down by hazards. Will-O-Wisp from opposing Rotom-W is also a major threat towards Rotom-W due to its lack of reliable recovery, major threat, as it becomes a far less consistent check to the likes of Scizor, Feraligatr and Mamoswine when burned.

**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Gastrodon is one of the best counters to Rotom-W, being as it is immune to Volt Switch and not minding taking a burn, and in return, can burn it back with Scald does not mind getting burned, and can burn Rotom-W back with Scald. It can even afford to run Sticky Hold to avoid deny Trick from Choice Scarf variants. Blissey takes little from anything Rotom-W can throw at it and can either use it as setup (remove hyphen) fodder with Calm Mind or wear it down with Seismic Toss. However, Blissey cannot afford being Tricked a Choice Scarf is absolutely crippled by Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BT89, 487308]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lalaya, 279858], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988]]

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