RU Rotom-H

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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-H has a fairly unique position as a special attacker in the RU metagame. Although it faces competition from other Fire-types, especially the much faster Salazzle, its unique Electric / Fire typing allows it to set itself apart. Rotom-H's decent power combined with its ability to immediately threaten Water-types with its Electric-type coverage and to gain momentum with Volt Switch makes it a sizable threat. Unlike other Electric-types, its coverage in Overheat makes it harder to pivot on, especially since it can OHKO the Grass-types that resist Thunderbolt and Volt Switch. Rotom-H also possesses useful resistances to Grass, Flying, and Steel and an immunity to Ground that lets it take on Pokemon like Doublade, Honchkrow, and Shaymin. An immunity to Spikes and access to Pain Split make it more sustainable than other Fire-types, making a physically defensive set useful when combined with its unique typing. However, as with any other Fire-type, a Stealth Rock weakness severely hinders Rotom-H's ability to tank attacks and switch in and out of battle with Volt Switch. It also has an average Speed tier and mediocre bulk, which means it is easily revenge killed by many faster attackers such as Swellow and Zoroark.

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Overheat
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Specs / Firium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest move and allows it to hit Pokemon that are immune or resistant to Electric and KO Grass-, Bug-, and Ice-type Pokemon. Thunderbolt is a secondary STAB move that does reliable damage, has no drawbacks, and allows Rotom-H to KO Water- and Flying-types. Volt Switch allows Rotom-H to pivot while dishing out damage, helping it gain momentum for the team easily. Hidden Power Ice prevents Flygon from setting up on Rotom-H, hits Dragon-types for respectable damage, and is also a reliable way of KOing Gligar. Will-O-Wisp is a useful move on Firium Z sets for crippling a selection of physical attackers that can generally take on Rotom-H, such as Gigalith and Rhyperior, as well as for bypassing Sucker Punch from Honchkrow. Trick is also a decent option on Choice Specs Rotom-H to cripple the special walls like Umbreon that can otherwise switch in without trouble, but keep in mind that this leaves Rotom-H either setup bait for Flygon or without a strong Electric-type STAB move.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed allows Rotom-H to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Special Attack allows Rotom-H to hit as hard as possible. Choice Specs gives Rotom-H a massive power boost to each of its moves at the cost of locking it into one. Firium Z can be used instead to still give Rotom-H an extremely powerful one-time Inferno Overdrive while retaining the flexibility to switch moves. Such a set can also bluff Choice Specs, allowing Rotom-H to lure in Ground-types that think it is locked into an Electric-type attack and KO them; however, it has much less overall firepower than Choice Specs. Levitate gives Rotom-H an immunity to the Ground-type moves that it would otherwise be 4x weak to, giving it much more defensive utility.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should be brought out to revenge kill slower Pokemon that are threatened by one of its STAB moves. Volt Switch can be clicked freely to gain momentum if the opponent has no Electric-immune Pokemon or a switch is predicted. If Rotom-H is running Choice Specs, be careful of locking it into the wrong move, because Rotom-H can be setup bait for many Pokemon, such as Flygon and Tyrantrum. If Rotom-H is running Firium Z, Inferno Overdrive should be used as a way to blow through bulky Pokemon, but you should keep in mind that the opponent can predict Rotom-H's Z-Move and take care not to waste it. Rotom-H can be pivoted into some moves like Whimsicott's Moonblast and Escavalier's Iron Head, but do not recklessly switch Rotom-H into attacks, since it has mediocre bulk and its health can be quickly chipped away by Stealth Rock.

Team Options
========

Rotom-H appreciates wallbreakers to take advantage of the momentum it generates with Volt Switch. Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Pangoro appreciate Rotom-H's ability to pivot into passive Pokemon. Rotom-H strongly appreciates entry hazard removal because otherwise, its Stealth Rock weakness can impede its ability to pivot throughout the match. Mantine and Gligar are good options for removing hazards on balanced and more defensive teams, while Donphan and Espeon can be used on offensive teams for hazard control. Rotom-H pairs well with Grass-types such as Shaymin and Whimsicott to take on Ground-types, as its only way of damaging Ground-types is with Overheat. Water-types synergize well with Rotom-H, as they can pressure Rock-type Pokemon while Rotom-H takes on Grass-types. Bulky Water-types such as Milotic as well as offensive Water-types like Sharpedo and Kingdra are good partners. U-turn users such as Whimsicott, Swellow, and Zoroark are good teammates to pair with Rotom-H's Volt Switch to severely limit the opponent's momentum.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Overheat
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-H to burn physical attackers and effectively function as a physical tank. Volt Switch provides momentum to the team and allows Rotom-H to pivot out of an unfavorable matchup. Pain Split enables Rotom-H to stay healthy to check Pokemon over the course of the match. Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest attack and prevents it from being walled by Ground-types.

Set Details
========

The given Speed EVs allow Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Pangoro and burn it with Will-O-Wisp. The rest of the EVs allow Rotom-H to be as physically bulky as possible. Rotom-H can invest more in Speed in order to outspeed various threats; for example, a spread of 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe with a Bold nature allows Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Honchkrow. Rotom-H can also opt for a specially defensive spread in order to combat special attackers such as Shaymin, Venusaur, Yanmega, and unboosted Salazzle better. Levitate allows Rotom-H to avoid Ground-type attacks completely, which it would otherwise be 4x weak to, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Shaymin more easily. Leftovers gives Rotom-H passive recovery, allowing it to check numerous threats over the course of the match.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should actively switch into Pokemon that it can check by virtue of its typing—this includes Steel- and Bug-type Pokemon, such as Doublade and Escavalier, as well as certain Grass-types like Chesnaught and Whimsicott. Due to its defensive investment, Rotom-H can also be used as a switch-in to Pokemon like Flygon and Durant, but it should be more careful when switching in because they can pressure it heavily. When switching into a Pokemon, Rotom-H can either stay in and burn it or use Volt Switch to pivot and keep momentum. Volt Switch can be liberally used, since many Pokemon will switch out of Rotom-H fearing Will-O-Wisp, including certain Ground-types like Gligar. Use it as a way to bring wallbreakers such as Heracross in. When using Pain Split to gain health back, keep in mind that the opponent may be wary of this and can switch to a low-health Pokemon to block it. Finally, avoid recklessly switching Rotom-H into attacks when Stealth Rock is up, because it quickly cuts down Rotom-H's health, and Rotom-H may be needed to counter Pokemon over the course of the game.

Team Options
========

Pokemon vulnerable to Steel-types, such as Florges and Reuniclus, appreciate the support Rotom-H gives by pivoting into them. Wallbreakers such as Heracross appreciate Rotom-H pivoting and giving it a free switch in with Volt Switch. Entry hazard removers such as Mantine and Gligar partner well with Rotom-H because it is not effective defensively when Stealth Rock is up on the field. Grass-types such as Shaymin, Whimsicott, and Chesnaught are great partners to cover Rotom-H's weakness to Water-type attacks and certain Ground-type attackers. Lastly, bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Slowbro pair excellently with Rotom-H, as they can easily take on the Ground- and Rock-type Pokemon that annoy Rotom-H, while Rotom takes Grass-type attacks for them.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Choice Scarf is an option to take advantage of Rotom-H's Speed tier and pivoting abilities but makes it quite weak, and it is easy to take advantage of an unboosted, Choice-locked Overheat. Hidden Power Grass could be used to hit Rhyperior, which otherwise completely walls the set, as well as Seismitoad. However, Hidden Power Ice is usually superior due to how dangerous and common Flygon is. Life Orb can be used over Firium Z or Choice Specs, but the recoil makes Rotom-H incredibly easy to revenge kill.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ground-types**: Flygon and Rhyperior resist all of Rotom-H's STAB options and can do heavy damage back. While Gligar cannot switch into Overheat, most Ground-types threaten the Choice Specs set by blocking Volt Switch and Thunderbolt.

**Dragon-types**: Dragalge, Kommo-o, and Flygon can generally switch into Rotom-H's attacks except for Hidden Power Ice. Inferno Overdrive does a large chunk to them, though, and the first two are also annoyed by Volt Switch.

**Bulky Rock-types**: Gigalith and Diancie take very little from any of Rotom-H's moves, and Rhyperior is even immune to Volt Switch. Tyrantrum can also set up on Rotom-H. None of these Pokemon appreciate Will-O-Wisp, however.

**Special Walls**: Special walls such as Umbreon, Florges, Porygon2, and Cresselia can generally tank Rotom-H's moves, though they are crippled by Trick and worn down by repeated Volt Switches. Florges also must be wary of Inferno Overdrive + Overheat if it is not at full health.
 
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this is written and ready for last qc, ill fix more of the gp issues after 3rd check

edit: also removed nidoqueen mentions.
 
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- Mention specially defensive as an option on OO that let it switch into Pokemon like Shaymin, Venusaur and unboosted Salazzle much more comfortably but also mention that Physically Defensive let it cover much more options.

QC 3/3 once implemented. Really neat. The transition went well.
 

lotiasite

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- Mention specially defensive as an option on OO that let it switch into Pokemon like Shaymin, Venusaur and unboosted Salazzle much more comfortably but also mention that Physically Defensive let it cover much more options.

QC 3/3 once implemented. Really neat. The transition went well.
i did this at first, then while skimming the grammar i realised that a specially defensive spread is already mentioned in set details of the physdef one. if you have any issues with this, post again in this thread, but other than that, this is ready for gp!
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-H has a fairly unique position as a special attacker in the RU metagame. Although it faces competition from other Fire-types, especially the much faster Salazzle, its unique Electric / Fire typing allows it to set itself apart. Rotom-H's decent power combined with its ability to immediately threaten Water-types with its Electric-type coverage and to gain momentum with Volt Switch makes it a sizable threat. Unlike other Electric-types, its coverage in Overheat makes it harder to pivot on, especially since it can OHKO the Grass-types that resist Thunderbolt and Volt Switch. Rotom-H also possesses useful resistances to Grass, Flying, and Steel and an immunity to Ground that lets it take on Pokemon like Doublade, Honchkrow, and Shaymin. An immunity to Spikes and access to Pain Split make it more sustainable than other Fire-types, and this combines with its unique typing to makemaking a physically defensive set useful when combined with its unique typing. However, like any other Fire-type, a Stealth Rock weakness severely hinders Rotom-H's ability to tank attacks and switch in and out of battle with Volt Switch. It also has only an average Speed tier and mediocre bulk, which means it is easily revenge killed by many faster attackers such as Swellow and Zoroark.

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Overheat
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Specs / Firium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest move and allows it to hit Pokemon that are immune or resistant to Electric and allows Rotom-H to KO Grass-, Bug-, and Ice-type Pokemon. Thunderbolt is a secondary STAB move that does reliable damage and has no drawbacks while allowing Rotom-H to KO Water- and Flying-types. Volt Switch allows Rotom-H to pivot while dishing out damage, allowing it to gain momentum for the team easily. Hidden Power Ice prevents Flygon from setting up on Rotom-H, hits Dragon-types for respectable damage, and is also a reliable way of KOing Gligar. Will-O-Wisp is a useful move on Firium Z sets for crippling a selection of physical attackers that can generally take on Rotom-H, such as Gigalith and Rhyperior, and it also helps bypasss well as for bypassing Sucker Punch from Honchkrow. Trick is also a decent option on Choice Specs Rotom-H to cripple the special walls like Umbreon that can otherwise switch in without trouble, but keep in mind that this leaves Rotom-H either setup bait for Flygon or without a strong Electric STAB move.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed allows Rotom-H to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Special Attack allows Rotom-H to hit as hard as possible. Choice Specs gives Rotom-H a massive power boost to each of its moves at the cost of being locked into one. Firium Z can be used instead to still give Rotom-H an extremely powerful one-time Inferno Overdrive while retaining the flexibility to switch moves. ISuch a set can also bluff Choice Specs, allowing Rotom-H to lure in Ground-types that think it is locked into an Electric-type attack and KO them; however, it has much less overall firepower than Choice Specs. Levitate gives Rotom-H an immunity to the Ground-type moves that it would otherwise be 4x weak to, giving it much more defensive utility.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should be brought out to revenge kill slower Pokemon that are threatened by one of its STAB moves. Volt Switch can be clicked freely to gain momentum if the opponent has no Electric-immune Pokemon or a switch is predicted. If Rotom-H is running Choice Specs, be careful of lockinggetting Choice-locked into the wrong move, because Rotom-H can be setup bait for many Pokemon, such as Flygon and Tyrantrum. If it is running Firium Z, the Z-MoInferno Overdrive should be used as a way to blow through bulky Pokemon, but you should keep in mind that the opponent can predict Rotom-H's Z-Move in order not to waste it. Rotom-H can be pivoted into some moves like Whimsicott's Moonblast and Escavalier's Iron Head, but do not recklessly switch Rotom-H into attacks, since it has mediocre bulk and its health can be quickly chipped away by Stealth Rock.

Team Options
========

Rotom-H appreciates wallbreakers to take advantage of the momentum it generates with Volt Switch. Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Pangoro appreciate Rotom-H's ability to pivot into passive Pokemon. Rotom-H strongly appreciates entry hazard removal because otherwise, its Stealth Rock weakness can impede its ability to pivot throughout the match. Mantine and Gligar are good options for removing hazards on balanced and more defensive teams, while Donphan and Espeon can also be used on offensive teams for hazard control. Rotom-H pairs well with PokemonGrass-types such as Shaymin and Whimsicott to take on Ground-types, as its only way of damaging Ground-types is with Overheat. Grass-types such as Shaymin and Whimsicott are good picks. Water-types synergize well with Rotom-H, as they can pressure Rock-type Pokemon while Rotom-H takes on Grass-types. Bulky Water-types such as Milotic as well as offensive Water-types like Sharpedo and Kingdra are good partners. U-turn users such as Whimsicott, Swellow, and Zoroark are good teammates to pair with Rotom-H's Volt Switch to severely limit the opponent's momentum.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Overheat
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-H to burn physical attackers and effectively function as a physical tank. Volt Switch provides momentum to the team and allows Rotom-H to pivot out of an unfavorable matchup. Pain Split enables Rotom-H to stay healthy to check Pokemon over the course of the match. Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest attack and prevents it from being walled by Ground-types.

Set Details
========

The given Speed EVs allow Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Pangoro and burn it with Will-O-Wisp. The rest of the EVs allow Rotom-H to be as physically bulky as possible. Rotom-H can invest in Speed in order to Speed creep various threats; for example, a spread of 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe with a Bold nature allows Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Honchkrow. Rotom-H can also opt for a specially defensive spread in order to combat special attackers such as Shaymin, Venusaur, Yanmega, and unboosted Salazzle better. Levitate allows Rotom-H to avoid Ground-type attacks completely, which it would otherwise be 4x weak to, which allowsallowing it to beat Pokemon such as Shaymin more easily. Leftovers gives Rotom-H passive recovery, allowing it to check numerous threats over the course of the match.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should actively switch into Pokemon that it can check by virtue of its typing—this includes Steel- and Bug-type Pokemon, such as Doublade and Escavalier, as well as certain Grass-types like Chesnaught and Whimsicott. Due to its defensive investment, Rotom-H can also be used as a switch-in to Pokemon like Flygon and Durant, but it should be more careful when switching in because they can pressure it heavily. When switching into a Pokemon, Rotom-H can stay in and burn it, or use Volt Switch to pivot and keep momentum. Volt Switch can be liberally appliused, since many Pokemon will switch out of Rotom-H fearing Will-O-Wisp, including certain Ground-types like Gligar. Use it as a way to bring wallbreakers such as Heracross in. When using Pain Split to gain health back, keep in mind that the opponent may be wary of this and can switch to a low-health Pokemon to block it. Finally, avoid recklessly switching in Rotom-H into attacks when Stealth Rock is up, because it quickly cuts down Rotom-H's health, and Rotom-H may be needed to counter Pokemon over the course of the game.

Team Options
========

Pokemon vulnerable to Steel-types, such as Florges and Reuniclus, appreciate the support Rotom-H gives by pivoting into these pokemon. Wallbreakers such as Heracross appreciate Rotom-H pivoting and giving it a free switch in with Volt Switch. Entry hazard removers such as Mantine and Gligar partner well with Rotom-H because it is not effective defensively when Stealth Rocks are is up on the field. Grass-types such as Shaymin, Whimsicott, and Chesnaught are great partners to cover Rotom-H's weakness to Water-type attacks and certain Ground-type attackers. Lastly, bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Slowbro pair excellently with Rotom-H, as they can easily take on the Ground- and Rock-type pPokemon that annoy Rotom-H, while Rotom takes Grass-type attacks for them.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Choice Scarf is an option to take advantage of Rotom-H's Speed tier and pivoting abilities, but makes it is quite weak, and it is easy to take advantage of an unboosted, Choice-locked Overheat. Hidden Power Grass could be used to hit Rhyperior, which otherwise completely walls the set, as well as Seismitoad. However, Hidden Power Ice is usually superior due to how dangerous and common Flygon is. Life Orb can be used over Firium Z or Choice Specs, but the recoil makes Rotom-H incredibly easy to revenge kill.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ground-types**: Flygon and Rhyperior resist all of Rotom-H's STAB options and can do heavy damage back. While Gligar cannot switch into Overheat, most Ground-types threaten the Choice Specs set by blocking Volt Switch and Thunderbolt.

**Dragon-types**: Dragalge, Kommo-o, and Flygon can generally switch into Rotom-H's attacks except for Hidden Power Ice. Inferno Overdrive does a large chunk to them though, and the first two can also beare also annoyed by Volt Switch.

**Bulky Rock-types**: Gigalith and Diancie take very little from any of Rotom-H's moves, and Rhyperior is even immune to Volt Switch. Tyrantrum can also set up on Rotom-H. None of these pPokemon appreciate Will-O-Wisp, however.

**Special Walls**: Special walls such as Umbreon, Florges, Porygon2, and Cresselia can generally tank Rotom-H's moves, though they are crippled by Trick and worn down by repeated Volt Switches. Florges also must be wary of Inferno Overdrive + Overheat if it is not at full health.




GP 1/2
 
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MrAldo

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i did this at first, then while checking the grammar i realised that a specially defensive spread is already mentioned in set details of the physdef one. if you have any issues with this, post again in this thread, but other than that, this is ready for gp!
It is fine on set details, leave it there. My bad!
 

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[OVERVIEW]

Rotom-H has a fairly unique position as a special attacker in the RU metagame. Although it faces competition from other Fire-types, especially the much faster Salazzle, its unique Electric / Fire typing allows it to set itself apart. Rotom-H's decent power combined with its ability to immediately threaten Water-types with its Electric-type coverage and to gain momentum with Volt Switch makes it a sizable threat. Unlike other Electric-types, its coverage in Overheat makes it harder to pivot on, especially since it can OHKO the Grass-types that resist Thunderbolt and Volt Switch. Rotom-H also possesses useful resistances to Grass, Flying, and Steel and an immunity to Ground that lets it take on Pokemon like Doublade, Honchkrow, and Shaymin. An immunity to Spikes and access to Pain Split make it more sustainable than other Fire-types, making a physically defensive set useful when combined with its unique typing. However, as with like any other Fire-type, a Stealth Rock weakness severely hinders Rotom-H's ability to tank attacks and switch in and out of battle with Volt Switch. It also has an average Speed tier and mediocre bulk, which means it is easily revenge killed by many faster attackers such as Swellow and Zoroark.

[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Overheat
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Specs / Firium Z
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest move and allows it to hit Pokemon that are immune or resistant to Electric and KO Grass-, Bug-, and Ice-type Pokemon. Thunderbolt is a secondary STAB move that does reliable damage, and has no drawbacks, and allows while allowing Rotom-H to KO Water- and Flying-types. Volt Switch allows Rotom-H to pivot while dishing out damage, helping allowing it to gain momentum for the team easily. Hidden Power Ice prevents Flygon from setting up on Rotom-H, hits Dragon-types for respectable damage, and is also a reliable way of KOing Gligar. Will-O-Wisp is a useful move on Firium Z sets for crippling a selection of physical attackers that can generally take on Rotom-H, such as Gigalith and Rhyperior, as well as for bypassing Sucker Punch from Honchkrow. Trick is also a decent option on Choice Specs Rotom-H to cripple the special walls like Umbreon that can otherwise switch in without trouble, but keep in mind that this leaves Rotom-H either setup bait for Flygon or without a strong Electric-type STAB move.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed allows Rotom-H to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, and maximum Special Attack allows Rotom-H to hit as hard as possible. Choice Specs gives Rotom-H a massive power boost to each of its moves at the cost of locking it being locked into one. Firium Z can be used instead to still give Rotom-H an extremely powerful one-time Inferno Overdrive while retaining the flexibility to switch moves. Such a set can also bluff Choice Specs, allowing Rotom-H to lure in Ground-types that think it is locked into an Electric-type attack and KO them; however, it has much less overall firepower than Choice Specs. Levitate gives Rotom-H an immunity to the Ground-type moves that it would otherwise be 4x weak to, giving it much more defensive utility.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should be brought out to revenge kill slower Pokemon that are threatened by one of its STAB moves. Volt Switch can be clicked freely to gain momentum if the opponent has no Electric-immune Pokemon or a switch is predicted. If Rotom-H is running Choice Specs, be careful of locking it getting Choice-locked into the wrong move, because Rotom-H can be setup bait for many Pokemon, such as Flygon and Tyrantrum. If Rotom-H it is running Firium Z, Inferno Overdrive should be used as a way to blow through bulky Pokemon, but you should keep in mind that the opponent can predict Rotom-H's Z-Move and take care in order not to waste it. Rotom-H can be pivoted into some moves like Whimsicott's Moonblast and Escavalier's Iron Head, but do not recklessly switch Rotom-H into attacks, since it has mediocre bulk and its health can be quickly chipped away by Stealth Rock.

Team Options
========

Rotom-H appreciates wallbreakers to take advantage of the momentum it generates with Volt Switch. Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Pangoro appreciate Rotom-H's ability to pivot into passive Pokemon. Rotom-H strongly appreciates entry hazard removal because otherwise, its Stealth Rock weakness can impede its ability to pivot throughout the match. Mantine and Gligar are good options for removing hazards on balanced and more defensive teams, while Donphan and Espeon can also be used on offensive teams for hazard control. Rotom-H pairs well with Grass-types such as Shaymin and Whimsicott to take on Ground-types, as its only way of damaging Ground-types is with Overheat. Water-types synergize well with Rotom-H, as they can pressure Rock-type Pokemon while Rotom-H takes on Grass-types. Bulky Water-types such as Milotic as well as offensive Water-types like Sharpedo and Kingdra are good partners. U-turn users such as Whimsicott, Swellow, and Zoroark are good teammates to pair with Rotom-H's Volt Switch to severely limit the opponent's momentum.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Pain Split
move 4: Overheat
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Will-O-Wisp allows Rotom-H to burn physical attackers and effectively function as a physical tank. Volt Switch provides momentum to the team and allows Rotom-H to pivot out of an unfavorable matchup. Pain Split enables Rotom-H to stay healthy to check Pokemon over the course of the match. Overheat is Rotom-H's strongest attack and prevents it from being walled by Ground-types.

Set Details
========

The given Speed EVs allow Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Pangoro and burn it with Will-O-Wisp. The rest of the EVs allow Rotom-H to be as physically bulky as possible. Rotom-H can invest more in Speed in order to outspeed Speed creep various threats; for example, a spread of 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe with a Bold nature allows Rotom-H to outspeed Adamant Honchkrow. Rotom-H can also opt for a specially defensive spread in order to combat special attackers such as Shaymin, Venusaur, Yanmega, and unboosted Salazzle better. Levitate allows Rotom-H to avoid Ground-type attacks completely, which it would otherwise be 4x weak to, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Shaymin more easily. Leftovers gives Rotom-H passive recovery, allowing it to check numerous threats over the course of the match.

Usage Tips
========

Rotom-H should actively switch into Pokemon that it can check by virtue of its typing—this includes Steel- and Bug-type Pokemon, such as Doublade and Escavalier, as well as certain Grass-types like Chesnaught and Whimsicott. Due to its defensive investment, Rotom-H can also be used as a switch-in to Pokemon like Flygon and Durant, but it should be more careful when switching in because they can pressure it heavily. When switching into a Pokemon, Rotom-H can either stay in and burn it, (RC) or use Volt Switch to pivot and keep momentum. Volt Switch can be liberally used, since many Pokemon will switch out of Rotom-H fearing Will-O-Wisp, including certain Ground-types like Gligar. Use it as a way to bring wallbreakers such as Heracross in. When using Pain Split to gain health back, keep in mind that the opponent may be wary of this and can switch to a low-health Pokemon to block it. Finally, avoid recklessly switching Rotom-H into attacks when Stealth Rock is up, because it quickly cuts down Rotom-H's health, and Rotom-H may be needed to counter Pokemon over the course of the game.

Team Options
========

Pokemon vulnerable to Steel-types, such as Florges and Reuniclus, appreciate the support Rotom-H gives by pivoting into them. Wallbreakers such as Heracross appreciate Rotom-H pivoting and giving it a free switch in with Volt Switch. Entry hazard removers such as Mantine and Gligar partner well with Rotom-H because it is not effective defensively when Stealth Rock is up on the field. Grass-types such as Shaymin, Whimsicott, and Chesnaught are great partners to cover Rotom-H's weakness to Water-type attacks and certain Ground-type attackers. Lastly, bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Slowbro pair excellently with Rotom-H, as they can easily take on the Ground- and Rock-type Pokemon that annoy Rotom-H, while Rotom takes Grass-type attacks for them.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Choice Scarf is an option to take advantage of Rotom-H's Speed tier and pivoting abilities, (RC) but makes it quite weak, and it is easy to take advantage of an unboosted, Choice-locked Overheat. Hidden Power Grass could be used to hit Rhyperior, which otherwise completely walls the set, as well as Seismitoad. However, Hidden Power Ice is usually superior due to how dangerous and common Flygon is. Life Orb can be used over Firium Z or Choice Specs, but the recoil makes Rotom-H incredibly easy to revenge kill.

Checks and Counters
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**Ground-types**: Flygon and Rhyperior resist all of Rotom-H's STAB options and can do heavy damage back. While Gligar cannot switch into Overheat, most Ground-types threaten the Choice Specs set by blocking Volt Switch and Thunderbolt.

**Dragon-types**: Dragalge, Kommo-o, and Flygon can generally switch into Rotom-H's attacks except for Hidden Power Ice. Inferno Overdrive does a large chunk to them, though, and the first two are also annoyed by Volt Switch.

**Bulky Rock-types**: Gigalith and Diancie take very little from any of Rotom-H's moves, and Rhyperior is even immune to Volt Switch. Tyrantrum can also set up on Rotom-H. None of these Pokemon appreciate Will-O-Wisp, however.

**Special Walls**: Special walls such as Umbreon, Florges, Porygon2, and Cresselia can generally tank Rotom-H's moves, though they are crippled by Trick and worn down by repeated Volt Switches. Florges also must be wary of Inferno Overdrive + Overheat if it is not at full health.
 
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