[OVERVIEW]
Rotom-C serves as a great pivot, largely due to its fantastic offensive typing, as its Leaf Storm can threaten common Volt Switch blockers such as Gastrodon, Flygon, and Steelix. Rotom-C also possesses many key resistances that halt opposing Electric-types, such as Xurkitree or Raikou from sweeping. Along with good natural typing, Levitate provides additional defensive utility. Along with Rotom-C's defensive utility, it can become a dangerous wallbreaker with Nasty Plot, threatening even the bulkiest special walls such as Registeel and Umbreon. Despite this, it can face competition from other Electric-types, as it lacks the raw power of Xurkitree and the natural Speed of Raikou. Choice Scarf Rotom-C blitzes by most other Choice Scarf users, such as Gardevoir, Heracross, and Chandelure; however, Flygon, the most common one, can outspeed and give it trouble. Rotom-C can also sometimes be awkward to fit on a team, as it is an Electric-type that does not resist Flying-type attacks from Crobat and Togekiss.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-C is able to outspeed most unboosted Pokemon, such as Crobat and Noivern, allowing it to safely pivot on them. Trick allows Rotom-C to shut down defensive Pokemon, such as Registeel and Umbreon, as it removes their Leftovers and limits their defensive utility. Thunderbolt is a consistent attack that is useful for cleaning, but it also gives Rotom-C the extra power to OHKO offensive Crobat and Tornadus, and it is necessary when facing Togekiss, as Volt Switch doesn't force it out. If a team needs entry hazard removal, however, Defog can be run over Thunderbolt, but it is not preferred.
Flygon is Rotom-C's most common partner, as it can threaten the bulky Steel-types that it cannot, as well as create a VoltTurn core that can be difficult to manage for the opposing team. Flygon also covers up Rotom-C's Fire weakness, which can be taken advantage of by Chandelure and Salazzle. In return, Rotom-C takes down the bulky Water- and Flying-types Flygon struggles with. Rotom-C's fantastic pivoting can also be taken advantage of by strong wallbreakers, such as Pangoro and Heracross, which also help with Steel-types. Unlike other Electric-types, Rotom-C has a difficult time switching into Togekiss, so having Rock-types such as Rhyperior, Aerodactyl, and Diancie are recommended for balance teams. Stealth Rock can chip Rotom-C down over time, which can be a problem in longer games. Hazard removers such as Starmie, Crobat, and the aforementioned Flygon help with this setback.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
item: Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot allows Rotom-C to break past would-be checks such as bulky Nidoqueen and Umbreon if they lack Toxic. Due to its average Speed, Rotom-C is easy to revenge kill from the likes of Entei, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Salazzle. Grass-types such as Roserade, Vileplume, Celebi, and other special walls such as Assault Vest Reuniclus and Guzzlord are difficult to break through. Pain Split gives Rotom-C the option of recovery, which allows it to take an extra hit to support its setup and overall longevity. Volt Switch can be run to pivot on its checks, but it is not the primary focus of the set.
Pokemon that can take advantage of Grass-types, such as Roserade, Vileplume, and Celebi, should be paired with Nasty Plot Rotom-C. Metagross or Incineroar can both accomplish this role, as well as faster options such as Crobat, Noivern, and Tornadus. Rotom-C also lacks Speed, which makes fast Flying-types even more helpful; other fast Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Flygon also complement it well. Due to Rotom-C's Grass typing, U-turn from Flygon, Noivern, and Crobat can do serious damage, which makes it difficult to sweep with Rotom-C. Rocky Helmet users, such as Gastrodon and Klefki, are good partners to punish the aforementioned U-turn users. Having fast cleaners like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Sharpedo, and Choice Scarf Heracross can clean weakened teams, as well as give teams the Speed it lacks.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Rotom-C can run a utility set that relies on status moves such as Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, and Defog; it should also be paired with Volt Switch and Leaf Storm to retain its excellent pivoting capabilities. This set switches well into a variety of Pokemon, such as Metagross, Raikou, and Starmie. The issue with this set is its lack of reliable recovery, being outclassed by other Pokemon and it only checking a small pool of Pokemon. Shadow Ball is an option to cover Celebi and Dhelmise but doesn't hit much else and Rotom-C can already indirectly deal with them with Volt Switch to bring in a teammate. Substitute can be used on Nasty Plot sets, but spending HP often isn't worth it against more passive teams. Most Nasty Plot Rotom-C checks can break through Substitute easily too. Choice Specs can give Rotom-C the extra power it might lack but is overall inferior to Xurkitree.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-C is completely walled by the many Grass-types in the tier, such as Celebi, Roserade, Dhelmise, Vileplume, and Tsareena. It can only hope to cripple the defensive ones like physically defensive Roserade, Eldegoss, and Ferroseed with Trick.
**Special Walls**: Despite being able to Trick them a Choice Scarf or set up with Nasty Plot, Rotom-C can still struggle to break through special walls like Registeel, Guzzlord, and Bronzong, as it is vulnerable to Toxic.
**Ground-types**: Ground-types, primarily those neutral to Leaf Storm such as Flygon, Steelix, and Nidoqueen, block its Volt Switch, which disrupts its otherwise seamless pivoting; this is crucial for Choice Scarf sets. Although Flygon still takes a hefty chunk from Rotom-C's Leaf Storm, it can heal off most of it with Roost and can pivot on it with U-turn, which does a large amount of damage.
**Faster Threats and Priority**: Although Choice Scarf Rotom-C outspeeds a large portion of the meta, including base 80 and 85 Speed Choice Scarf Users like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Heracross, faster Choice Scarf users such as Flygon and Indeedee-M can threaten it with U-turn and Expanding Force, respectively. Golisopod's First Impression also forces out Rotom-C while Lucario, Mimikyu, and Entei can pick it off after a little chip.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[C0nfiden1 0yster, 558383]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [GoldCat, 359771]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036], [Ducky, 525446]]
Rotom-C serves as a great pivot, largely due to its fantastic offensive typing, as its Leaf Storm can threaten common Volt Switch blockers such as Gastrodon, Flygon, and Steelix. Rotom-C also possesses many key resistances that halt opposing Electric-types, such as Xurkitree or Raikou from sweeping. Along with good natural typing, Levitate provides additional defensive utility. Along with Rotom-C's defensive utility, it can become a dangerous wallbreaker with Nasty Plot, threatening even the bulkiest special walls such as Registeel and Umbreon. Despite this, it can face competition from other Electric-types, as it lacks the raw power of Xurkitree and the natural Speed of Raikou. Choice Scarf Rotom-C blitzes by most other Choice Scarf users, such as Gardevoir, Heracross, and Chandelure; however, Flygon, the most common one, can outspeed and give it trouble. Rotom-C can also sometimes be awkward to fit on a team, as it is an Electric-type that does not resist Flying-type attacks from Crobat and Togekiss.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Trick
move 4: Thunderbolt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Rotom-C is able to outspeed most unboosted Pokemon, such as Crobat and Noivern, allowing it to safely pivot on them. Trick allows Rotom-C to shut down defensive Pokemon, such as Registeel and Umbreon, as it removes their Leftovers and limits their defensive utility. Thunderbolt is a consistent attack that is useful for cleaning, but it also gives Rotom-C the extra power to OHKO offensive Crobat and Tornadus, and it is necessary when facing Togekiss, as Volt Switch doesn't force it out. If a team needs entry hazard removal, however, Defog can be run over Thunderbolt, but it is not preferred.
Flygon is Rotom-C's most common partner, as it can threaten the bulky Steel-types that it cannot, as well as create a VoltTurn core that can be difficult to manage for the opposing team. Flygon also covers up Rotom-C's Fire weakness, which can be taken advantage of by Chandelure and Salazzle. In return, Rotom-C takes down the bulky Water- and Flying-types Flygon struggles with. Rotom-C's fantastic pivoting can also be taken advantage of by strong wallbreakers, such as Pangoro and Heracross, which also help with Steel-types. Unlike other Electric-types, Rotom-C has a difficult time switching into Togekiss, so having Rock-types such as Rhyperior, Aerodactyl, and Diancie are recommended for balance teams. Stealth Rock can chip Rotom-C down over time, which can be a problem in longer games. Hazard removers such as Starmie, Crobat, and the aforementioned Flygon help with this setback.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Pain Split / Volt Switch
item: Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot allows Rotom-C to break past would-be checks such as bulky Nidoqueen and Umbreon if they lack Toxic. Due to its average Speed, Rotom-C is easy to revenge kill from the likes of Entei, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Salazzle. Grass-types such as Roserade, Vileplume, Celebi, and other special walls such as Assault Vest Reuniclus and Guzzlord are difficult to break through. Pain Split gives Rotom-C the option of recovery, which allows it to take an extra hit to support its setup and overall longevity. Volt Switch can be run to pivot on its checks, but it is not the primary focus of the set.
Pokemon that can take advantage of Grass-types, such as Roserade, Vileplume, and Celebi, should be paired with Nasty Plot Rotom-C. Metagross or Incineroar can both accomplish this role, as well as faster options such as Crobat, Noivern, and Tornadus. Rotom-C also lacks Speed, which makes fast Flying-types even more helpful; other fast Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Flygon also complement it well. Due to Rotom-C's Grass typing, U-turn from Flygon, Noivern, and Crobat can do serious damage, which makes it difficult to sweep with Rotom-C. Rocky Helmet users, such as Gastrodon and Klefki, are good partners to punish the aforementioned U-turn users. Having fast cleaners like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Sharpedo, and Choice Scarf Heracross can clean weakened teams, as well as give teams the Speed it lacks.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Rotom-C can run a utility set that relies on status moves such as Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, and Defog; it should also be paired with Volt Switch and Leaf Storm to retain its excellent pivoting capabilities. This set switches well into a variety of Pokemon, such as Metagross, Raikou, and Starmie. The issue with this set is its lack of reliable recovery, being outclassed by other Pokemon and it only checking a small pool of Pokemon. Shadow Ball is an option to cover Celebi and Dhelmise but doesn't hit much else and Rotom-C can already indirectly deal with them with Volt Switch to bring in a teammate. Substitute can be used on Nasty Plot sets, but spending HP often isn't worth it against more passive teams. Most Nasty Plot Rotom-C checks can break through Substitute easily too. Choice Specs can give Rotom-C the extra power it might lack but is overall inferior to Xurkitree.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: Rotom-C is completely walled by the many Grass-types in the tier, such as Celebi, Roserade, Dhelmise, Vileplume, and Tsareena. It can only hope to cripple the defensive ones like physically defensive Roserade, Eldegoss, and Ferroseed with Trick.
**Special Walls**: Despite being able to Trick them a Choice Scarf or set up with Nasty Plot, Rotom-C can still struggle to break through special walls like Registeel, Guzzlord, and Bronzong, as it is vulnerable to Toxic.
**Ground-types**: Ground-types, primarily those neutral to Leaf Storm such as Flygon, Steelix, and Nidoqueen, block its Volt Switch, which disrupts its otherwise seamless pivoting; this is crucial for Choice Scarf sets. Although Flygon still takes a hefty chunk from Rotom-C's Leaf Storm, it can heal off most of it with Roost and can pivot on it with U-turn, which does a large amount of damage.
**Faster Threats and Priority**: Although Choice Scarf Rotom-C outspeeds a large portion of the meta, including base 80 and 85 Speed Choice Scarf Users like Chandelure, Gardevoir, and Heracross, faster Choice Scarf users such as Flygon and Indeedee-M can threaten it with U-turn and Expanding Force, respectively. Golisopod's First Impression also forces out Rotom-C while Lucario, Mimikyu, and Entei can pick it off after a little chip.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[C0nfiden1 0yster, 558383]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [GoldCat, 359771]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036], [Ducky, 525446]]
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