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[SET]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Clanging Scales
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Poison Jab
item: Kommonium Z
ability: Bulletproof
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Kommo-o's decent bulk and useful typing allow it to set up Stealth Rock against common Pokemon like Ash-Greninja and Heatran. Kommo-o can also pressure Defog users like Tornadus-T and Zapdos once it has set up with Clangorous Soulblaze. Clanging Scales is a powerful STAB move that is required to use Clangorous Soulblaze. It also bypasses Substitute, so Pokemon such as Serperior and Kyurem can't attempt to take advantage of Kommo-o. Close Combat is crucial for hitting Steel-types like Heatran and Magnezone, which resist or are immune to Kommo-o's other moves, Magearna and Celesteela, which would otherwise beat it one-on-one, and Dark-types like Ash-Greninja and Tyranitar that can survive an unboosted Clanging Scales. Poison Jab hits Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable for decent damage when boosted, as they'd otherwise wall Kommo-o, and it also OHKOes Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele at +1. Flamethrower is an option to hit Mega Scizor, which can easily take a +1 Close Combat. It also hits Steel-types like Mega Mawile and Ferrothorn and Grass-types like Amoonguss and Tangrowth while avoiding the Defense and Special Defense drops from Close Combat and Clanging Scales. However, giving up Poison Jab leaves Kommo-o walled by Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable.
Set Details
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Kommonium Z turns Clanging Scales into Clangorous Soulblaze, which can be used to help break through troublesome defensive Pokemon such as Gliscor and Reuniclus. It also gives Kommo-o a +1 boost in each stat, making it a potent late-game sweeper as well as a Stealth Rock setter that can pressure Defog users like Tornadus-T and Zapdos. Bulletproof grants Kommo-o an immunity to moves such as Ferrothorn's Gyro Ball, Blacephalon's Shadow Ball, and Tangrowth and Amoonguss's Sludge Bomb, giving it a safer opportunity to set up against these Pokemon. A bulkier EV spread can be used to better take hits from Ash-Greninja and Heatran. An EV spread of 208 HP / 56 Atk / 244 Spe gives Kommo-o the bulk to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja while maintaining the Speed to outpace Mega Alakazam at +1, although this reduces its damage output. A Hasty nature is used instead of Naive, as it allows Kommo-o to better take Hydro Pump and Dark Pulse from Ash-Greninja and Magma Storm from Heatran.
Usage Tips
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Kommo-o should attempt to set up Stealth Rock early-game, and Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Heatran give it a good opportunity to do so, as they're unable to do much damage to it. Kommo-o can also switch directly into offensive Pokemon like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Tyranitar thanks to its typing and decent bulk. However, this wears it down quickly, so if Kommo-o's goal is to sweep late-game, this is not always the best option. Kommo-o also has to be cautious of coverage moves like Heatran's Corkscrew Crash and Mega Tyranitar's Ice Punch. Once Stealth Rock is up, Kommo-o can attempt to weaken its checks such as Magearna and Tapu Fini with Close Combat and Poison Jab, respectively; this can help its teammates and give it potential to clean late-game. Kommo-o must be wary of the Defense and Special Defense drops from Clanging Scales and Close Combat, as they leave it more vulnerable to Pokemon it would usually check. Clangorous Soulblaze is best used against Pokemon that Kommo-o forces out, ensuring that it sets up safely without being put in range of attacks from faster Choice Scarf users such as Landorus-T using Earthquake and Kartana using Sacred Sword. Avoid using Clangorous Soulblaze if the opponent still has a Fairy-type that can switch in or a Pokemon that can be sacrificed to entry hazards, as this will waste Kommo-o's Z-Crystal and prevent its boosts. Status conditions will often leave Kommo-o unable to sweep due to it being worn down quickly or having a lowered Speed or Attack stat, so be cautious against Pokemon like Toxapex, Gliscor, and Rotom-W that could potentially inflict them. If Kommo-o's goal is to keep hazards up, then the Z-Move can be used against Tornadus-T and Zapdos as they attempt to remove them.
Team Options
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Kommo-o fits best on offensively oriented teams with Pokemon like Serperior and Ash-Greninja that make it easier for Kommo-o to sweep late-game by weakening its checks. Since Kommo-o needs the opposing team to be weakened before attempting a sweep, strong wallbreakers like Mega Mawile, Kartana, and Ash-Greninja are useful partners; they also appreciate Kommo-o setting up Stealth Rock. Another way to weaken the opposing team is with Spikes. Ash-Greninja forms a good hazard-stacking core with Kommo-o while wearing down Tapu Fini and Magearna. Protean Greninja also sets up Spikes and can lure and KO Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable with Gunk Shot. Ferrothorn is also able to set up Spikes while switching into some of the offensive Psychic- and Fairy-types that Kommo-o dislikes. Kommo-o struggles against offensive Psychic- and Fairy-types like Mega Alakazam, Tapu Lele, and Mega Mawile, especially when unboosted. Steel-types such as Magearna and Celesteela can take on Psychic-types, and the former can also switch into Tornadus-T; both of them appreciate Kommo-o's ability to switch into Fire-types. Heatran can switch into Mega Mawile and take a hit from Tapu Lele as long as it's cautious of Focus Blast; it appreciates that Kommo-o can switch into Ash-Greninja if needed. Kommo-o can act as a check to Ash-Greninja and Heatran, although it gets worn down quickly, so an additional check to these Pokemon is needed. Toxapex, Tapu Bulu, and Assault Vest Tangrowth can check Ash-Greninja, while Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam can switch into Heatran if needed. Kommo-o is unable to take down Toxapex, which can also remove its boosts with Haze. Therefore, Pokemon that can deal with Toxapex such as Mega Alakazam and Tapu Lele are useful partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DKM, 402001]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Locri, 303291], [Indigo Plateau, 216712]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073], [Fireflame479, 231476]]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Clanging Scales
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Poison Jab
item: Kommonium Z
ability: Bulletproof
nature: Hasty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Kommo-o's decent bulk and useful typing allow it to set up Stealth Rock against common Pokemon like Ash-Greninja and Heatran. Kommo-o can also pressure Defog users like Tornadus-T and Zapdos once it has set up with Clangorous Soulblaze. Clanging Scales is a powerful STAB move that is required to use Clangorous Soulblaze. It also bypasses Substitute, so Pokemon such as Serperior and Kyurem can't attempt to take advantage of Kommo-o. Close Combat is crucial for hitting Steel-types like Heatran and Magnezone, which resist or are immune to Kommo-o's other moves, Magearna and Celesteela, which would otherwise beat it one-on-one, and Dark-types like Ash-Greninja and Tyranitar that can survive an unboosted Clanging Scales. Poison Jab hits Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable for decent damage when boosted, as they'd otherwise wall Kommo-o, and it also OHKOes Tapu Bulu and Tapu Lele at +1. Flamethrower is an option to hit Mega Scizor, which can easily take a +1 Close Combat. It also hits Steel-types like Mega Mawile and Ferrothorn and Grass-types like Amoonguss and Tangrowth while avoiding the Defense and Special Defense drops from Close Combat and Clanging Scales. However, giving up Poison Jab leaves Kommo-o walled by Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable.
Set Details
========
Kommonium Z turns Clanging Scales into Clangorous Soulblaze, which can be used to help break through troublesome defensive Pokemon such as Gliscor and Reuniclus. It also gives Kommo-o a +1 boost in each stat, making it a potent late-game sweeper as well as a Stealth Rock setter that can pressure Defog users like Tornadus-T and Zapdos. Bulletproof grants Kommo-o an immunity to moves such as Ferrothorn's Gyro Ball, Blacephalon's Shadow Ball, and Tangrowth and Amoonguss's Sludge Bomb, giving it a safer opportunity to set up against these Pokemon. A bulkier EV spread can be used to better take hits from Ash-Greninja and Heatran. An EV spread of 208 HP / 56 Atk / 244 Spe gives Kommo-o the bulk to survive two Hydro Pumps from Ash-Greninja while maintaining the Speed to outpace Mega Alakazam at +1, although this reduces its damage output. A Hasty nature is used instead of Naive, as it allows Kommo-o to better take Hydro Pump and Dark Pulse from Ash-Greninja and Magma Storm from Heatran.
Usage Tips
========
Kommo-o should attempt to set up Stealth Rock early-game, and Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Heatran give it a good opportunity to do so, as they're unable to do much damage to it. Kommo-o can also switch directly into offensive Pokemon like Ash-Greninja, Heatran, and Tyranitar thanks to its typing and decent bulk. However, this wears it down quickly, so if Kommo-o's goal is to sweep late-game, this is not always the best option. Kommo-o also has to be cautious of coverage moves like Heatran's Corkscrew Crash and Mega Tyranitar's Ice Punch. Once Stealth Rock is up, Kommo-o can attempt to weaken its checks such as Magearna and Tapu Fini with Close Combat and Poison Jab, respectively; this can help its teammates and give it potential to clean late-game. Kommo-o must be wary of the Defense and Special Defense drops from Clanging Scales and Close Combat, as they leave it more vulnerable to Pokemon it would usually check. Clangorous Soulblaze is best used against Pokemon that Kommo-o forces out, ensuring that it sets up safely without being put in range of attacks from faster Choice Scarf users such as Landorus-T using Earthquake and Kartana using Sacred Sword. Avoid using Clangorous Soulblaze if the opponent still has a Fairy-type that can switch in or a Pokemon that can be sacrificed to entry hazards, as this will waste Kommo-o's Z-Crystal and prevent its boosts. Status conditions will often leave Kommo-o unable to sweep due to it being worn down quickly or having a lowered Speed or Attack stat, so be cautious against Pokemon like Toxapex, Gliscor, and Rotom-W that could potentially inflict them. If Kommo-o's goal is to keep hazards up, then the Z-Move can be used against Tornadus-T and Zapdos as they attempt to remove them.
Team Options
========
Kommo-o fits best on offensively oriented teams with Pokemon like Serperior and Ash-Greninja that make it easier for Kommo-o to sweep late-game by weakening its checks. Since Kommo-o needs the opposing team to be weakened before attempting a sweep, strong wallbreakers like Mega Mawile, Kartana, and Ash-Greninja are useful partners; they also appreciate Kommo-o setting up Stealth Rock. Another way to weaken the opposing team is with Spikes. Ash-Greninja forms a good hazard-stacking core with Kommo-o while wearing down Tapu Fini and Magearna. Protean Greninja also sets up Spikes and can lure and KO Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable with Gunk Shot. Ferrothorn is also able to set up Spikes while switching into some of the offensive Psychic- and Fairy-types that Kommo-o dislikes. Kommo-o struggles against offensive Psychic- and Fairy-types like Mega Alakazam, Tapu Lele, and Mega Mawile, especially when unboosted. Steel-types such as Magearna and Celesteela can take on Psychic-types, and the former can also switch into Tornadus-T; both of them appreciate Kommo-o's ability to switch into Fire-types. Heatran can switch into Mega Mawile and take a hit from Tapu Lele as long as it's cautious of Focus Blast; it appreciates that Kommo-o can switch into Ash-Greninja if needed. Kommo-o can act as a check to Ash-Greninja and Heatran, although it gets worn down quickly, so an additional check to these Pokemon is needed. Toxapex, Tapu Bulu, and Assault Vest Tangrowth can check Ash-Greninja, while Pokemon like Gliscor and Mega Alakazam can switch into Heatran if needed. Kommo-o is unable to take down Toxapex, which can also remove its boosts with Haze. Therefore, Pokemon that can deal with Toxapex such as Mega Alakazam and Tapu Lele are useful partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DKM, 402001]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Locri, 303291], [Indigo Plateau, 216712]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073], [Fireflame479, 231476]]
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