NU Chatot

[Blitz]

QC'd by: Punchshroom / Soulgazer / TheCanadianWifier
GP'd by: frenzyplant / Redew


Overview
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Chatot has access to powerful attacks in Chatter, which always causes confusion, and Boomburst, both of which hit through Substitute. Chatot also has a decent Speed stat that notably allows it to outspeed Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, Chatot lacks Heat Wave due to its incompatibility to have both it and Boomburst on the same set, and Chatot's frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage of due to its common weaknesses to Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and Choice items, and Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, potentially allowing Chatot to safely use its other attacks. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, allowing Chatot to take advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, allowing Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
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Chatot cannot really take advantage of its abilities, so Keen Eye is the standard one and, while not really useful in common situations, allows Chatot to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. Leftovers aids in letting Chatot make more Substitutes and prolonging its lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it another Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. A Timid nature allows Chatot to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon such as Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
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Take advantage of the utility its moves bring to maximize Chatot's effectiveness: Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance and Boomburst's power cause many switches. Chatot can either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates or sweep late-game with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
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Pokemon that take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role, as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the many switches Chatot is able to cause. Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field makes sure that it does not strip Chatot of health every time it comes in.

Choice
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name: Choice
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that rips frail Pokemon apart, and it is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team. Confusion caused by Chatter is used to cause switches. While it does not take advantage of Chatot's stronger Special Attack stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match by switching into the appropriate response. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable Pokemon that resist Chatot's main STAB moves. An alternative is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows Chatot to hit Pokemon that are 4x weak to it such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
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This set's EV spread maximizes Chatot's Special Attack and Speed. The item choice is entirely up to the player's team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot to function more as a wallbreaker and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer.

Usage Tips
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It's important to use U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks to Chatot. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops to aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Use Chatter to take advantage of switches and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Specs set's not-so-stellar Speed, and bulky Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Scarf set's lack of power.

Team Options
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Chatot greatly appreciates a Pursuit trapper such as Liepard or Sneasel that can get rid of Ghost-types, since they are immune to Boomburst. Physical powerhouses such as Rhydon or Archeops that take care of specially defensive Pokemon like Dragalge are also appreciated. Entry hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot's ability to force switches. Hazards setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves. Probopass can also take on Rock-types, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types such as Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot has a few other options it can use, but they are mostly outclassed by moves already mentioned. Using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst and having to resort to the much weaker Hyper Voice. Defog gets rid of entry hazards and dual screens. Taunt, coupled with Chatot's good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot isn't a particularly effective Taunt user. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a temporary Speed boost.

Checks & Counters
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**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can block both of Chatot's STAB moves.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy Chatot even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot easily.

**Rotom**: Rotom shares the same Speed stat as Chatot, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate Chatot with a swift STAB Electric-type attack. Its alternate formes, Rotom-F and Rotom-S, can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are using Choice Scarf.

**Revenge Killers**: Pyroar can easily outspeed Chatot, bypass Substitute, and soundly eliminate it with Hyper Voice. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

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Overview
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• Is bird
• Powerful attacks in Boomburst and Chatter, which always causes confusion, showcase its impressive power
• Has a decent speed tier that notably outspeeds Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose
• Lack of Heat Wave due to its incompatibility with its strongest move hurts it
• Its frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage off due its common weaknesses in Rock, Ice, and Electric-type moves
• 3 near useless abilities don't help it
• Soundproof says hi

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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• Substitute allows it to scout moves and choiced users, taking advantage of it by setting up or attacking
• Encore allows it to discourage set up and abuse its moves to a greater extent
• Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, taking advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks
• Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 BP and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hitting walls hard
• Chatter is the other option that has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, a signature move that allows Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon

Set Details
========

• Keen Eye is the standard ability and, while not really useful, allows it to avoid accuracy drops from random moves
• Leftovers aid in making more Substitutes
• The EVs are straightforward 252 / 252 to maximize Chatot's speed and power.
• Odd HP number gives it an extra Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock
• Timid allows it to use its rather unique speed tier (shared with Rotom) to outspeed base 90 Pokemon

Usage Tips
========

• Taking advantage of the utility its moves bring is important to maximize Chatot's effectiveness
• Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance, and Boomburst's power are to note as they heavily take advantage of switches
• It can be used to either set up early and wallbreak for its teammates, or sweep in the late game with a Nasty Plot boost
• Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping

Team Options
========

• Pokemon to take care of bulky Rock and Steel types are appreciated, aiding in wallbreaking or sweeping attempts. Fighting types such as Sawk, Primeape Hariyama are great for this role
• Setting up hazards is important due to the amount of switches Chatot is able to cause, with Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Ferroseed taking advantage of the resistances to its weaknesses
• Rapid Spin or Defog support to keep Stealth Rock off the field aids the bird by not stripping it of its health every time it comes in

Choiced
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name: Choiced
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power [Ground]
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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• Boomburst is as powerful as ever, ripping frail Pokemon apart, and is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team
• Chatter and its side effect are used in order to cause switches
• U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters
• Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, 2 Pokemon that prominently resist its main stab moves
• Hidden Power Grass is an option that allows it to hit 4x weak mons like Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem

Set Details
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• Still the same straightforward EV spread that gives Chatot its speed and attacking prowess
• Choice Specs allows it to function more as a wallbreaker while Choice Scarf gives it the role of a revenge killer

Usage Tips
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• Abuse U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks. As a result, having a teammate aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must
• Same concept as the previous set: Use Chatter to take advantage of switches and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst
• Faster mons take advantage of Specs' not so stellar speed and bulky mons take advantage of Scarf's lack of nuking power.

Team Options
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• Pursuit trapper in order to get rid of Ghost-types that are immune to Boomburst, such as Spiritomb and Liepard
• Teammates to take care off specially defensive mons like Dragalge are appreciated. Rhydon and Archeops are examples of these
• Hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot and its ability to force switches. Setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and can take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. Omastar, Qwilfish, and Seismitoad can take on the rock types while setting up hazards, for example.

Other Options
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• Defog to get rid of hazards and screens.
• Heat Wave as a coverage move. You lose Boomburst in exchange and much resort to the must weaker Hyper Voice as a result
• Taunt with its good speed allow it to prevent foes from using utility moves
• Tailwind gives support to teammates if SW is not an option

Checks & Counters
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• Soundproof mons like Mr. Mime and Bouffalant
• Rock types like Rhydon and Archeops (check)
• Steel types like Steelix and Probopass (counter)
• Ghost types like Spiritomb and Rotom
• Revenge Killers: Scarfers such as Rotom-F and Rotom-S. Pyroar with Hyper Voice bypassing Sub / Priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr

 

[CanadianWifier]

I'd remove the slash of HP Grass on the choiced set, as hitting Probopass/Steelix is much more important that being able to hit water/rocks for 4x as opposed to 2x.

 

[Blitz]

Done.

This is now ready for QC. Let's get it.

 

[Punchshroom]

You listed Jolly in Set Details for the Sub set lol.

Looks good otherwise QC: 1/3

 

[soulgazer]

/me pet Blitzamirin

Moves of the Choice Specs / Scarf set:

Hidden Power Grass is an option that allows it to hit 4x weak mons like Seismitoad

Add Rhydon and Golem.

Team Options of the Choice Specs / Scarf set:

I know you are kinda lazy, but pls don't forget to add the entry hazards users when you write this up :(

Checks & Counters:

Change the Priority users bullet to Revenge Killers : Priority and some Choice Scarf users etc ( Kangaskhan, Feraligatr, Piloswine, Rotom-S or Rotom-F, and more).

Do this and qc 2/3

 

[CanadianWifier]

if only they'd give meloetta boombuset n_n

maybe differentiate more thoroughly in the write-up that rock types like archeops are checks, and stuff like probo are counters, otherwise newer people reading this might be under the assumption that archeops is a counter which is ewwww.

Also make mention of pyroar specifically as an offensive check/revenge killer? Can come in on a free switch, be faster, and hit through sub with Hyper Voice.

looks great, [QC 3/3]

 

[P Squared]

Hi, here's an amcheck :)

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Overview
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Chatot is a small, overlooked Pokemon that showcases its power with powerful attacks in Boomburst and Chatter, which always causes confusion. The bird also has a decent Speed tier that notably outspeeds Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, the lack of Heat Wave due to its incompatibility with its Chatot's strongest move hurts it. Additionally, its frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage off due to its common weaknesses to in Rock-, Ice-, (need dashes after the type names here) and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Reliable as usual, Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and choiced users, taking advantage of it by setting up or attacking. The move Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, allowing it Chatot to abuse its other attacks to a greater extent. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, taking advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail (nice rhyme, haha) Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter is the other move option that has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, a signature move that allows Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
========

Chatot cannot really take advantage of its three abilites, so Keen Eye is the standard one, and while not really useful, it allows Chatot it to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. The item choice is Leftovers, as it aids in making more Substitutes and prolonging Chatot's lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it an extra Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. The most optimal nature is Timid, which allows the musical bird to use its rather unique Speed tier to outspeed base 90 Pokemon such as like the aforementioned Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
========

Takeing advantage of the utility its moves bring is important to maximize Chatot's effectiveness; Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance, and Boomburst's power are to of note as they heavily take advantage of switches (repetition of 'take/taking advantage', maybe reword one?). With this, Chatot can be used to either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates, or sweep in the late-game (dash added) with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that to take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types are appreciated as they that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. For this reason, Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the amount of switches Chatot is able to cause., with Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to taking advantage of the resistances to its weaknesses. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field aids the bird by not stripping it of its health every time it comes in.

Choiced
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name: Choiced
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power [Ground]
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is as powerful STAB move as ever, that ripsping frail Pokemon apart, and is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team, while Chatter and its side effect are used in order to cause switches. While it does not takeing advantage of Chatot's its stronger attacking stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable 2 Pokemon that prominently resist its main STAB moves. An alternative choice (alternative and choice seem kind of redundant together imo?) is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows it Chatot to hit 4x weak Pokemons such as like Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
========

The set still has the same straightforward EV spread that gives Chatot its speed and attacking prowess. The item choice is entirely up to the player and how it better benefits their team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot it to function more as a wallbreaker, and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer to clean up scraps of the opposing team.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to abuse U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Otherwise, this is the same concept as the previous set: use Chatter to take advantage of switches and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemons take advantage of the Specs set's not so stellar Speed and bulky Pokemons take advantage of the Scarf set's lack of nuking power. (this feels a little out of place, should it be in a different category?)

Team Options
========

A Pursuit trapper that can in order to get rid of Ghost-types that are immune to its nuke in Boomburst is greatly appreciated, and Pokemon such as Liepard and Sneasel can easily do this. Consequently, (I don't think this is a consequence) Teammates that take care of specially defensive mons like Pokemon such as Dragalge are appreciated, with physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops being good examples of these. Entry hazards are once again pivotal and essential (I'd pick one) in order to take advantage of Chatot and its ability to force switches. Setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and can take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves while setting up hazards. Probopass can also do this, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types like Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot also has a few other options it may use, but it is mostly outclassed in all of these. For example, using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst in exchange and resorting to the much weaker Hyper Voice as a result. On the supporting side, Defog has a great effect in getting rid of hazards and screens. The move Taunt, with Chatot's its good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot it isn't a particularly effective lead. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a limited temporary Speed boost to itself and to teammates if SW is not an option (sorry, I'm not sure what SW is D: ).

Checks & Counters
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(the formatting should look something like this...)

**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can completely block both of Chatot's STAB moves and severely hinder it.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves easily and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy it even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot handily.

**Rotom**: Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's Speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift Electric-type STAB attack. Its alternate formes Rotom-F and Rotom-S can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are Scarfed.

**Revenge killers**: Revenge killing is also a viable option for dealing with Chatot. Pyroar can easily outspeed, bypass Substitute with Hyper Voice, and soundly eliminate it, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

The bane of Chatot's existence is a Pokemon with the ability Soundproof, as those such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant can completely block both of its STAB moves and severely hinder it. Powerful Rock-types are particularly effective against it, with Archeops acting as a faster check that can OHKO the bird easily and Rhydon stomaching its main moves easily, being able to use Rock Blast in order destroy it even behind a Substitute. In a similar fashion, Steel-types like Steelix and Probopass counter it handily. Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift Electric-type attack. Its alternate formes, Rotom-F and Rotom-S, may also be scarfed and can KO it before it even moves. Additionally, revenge killing is also a viable option. Pyroar can easily outspeed, bypass the Substitute with a Hyper Voice, and soundly eliminate it, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

 

[Martin]

When you mention Chatter, you say that it forces switches. Make sure to mention that it has the added perk of doing so through substitutes, meaning that the opponent can't simply sub up on the switch to avoid it.

 

[trc]

Your checks and counters section is formatted incorrectly.

 

[Blitz]

Hi, here's an amcheck :)

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Overview
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Chatot is a small, overlooked Pokemon that showcases its power with powerful attacks in Boomburst and Chatter, which always causes confusion. The bird also has a decent Speed tier that notably outspeeds Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, the lack of Heat Wave due to its incompatibility with its Chatot's strongest move hurts it. Additionally, its frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage off due to its common weaknesses to in Rock-, Ice-, (need dashes after the type names here) and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Reliable as usual, Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and choiced users, taking advantage of it by setting up or attacking. The move Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, allowing it Chatot to abuse its other attacks to a greater extent. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, taking advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail (nice rhyme, haha) Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter is the other move option that has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, a signature move that allows Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
========

Chatot cannot really take advantage of its three abilites, so Keen Eye is the standard one, and while not really useful, it allows Chatot it to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. The item choice is Leftovers, as it aids in making more Substitutes and prolonging Chatot's lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it an extra Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. The most optimal nature is Timid, which allows the musical bird to use its rather unique Speed tier to outspeed base 90 Pokemon such as like the aforementioned Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
========

Takeing advantage of the utility its moves bring is important to maximize Chatot's effectiveness; Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance, and Boomburst's power are to of note as they heavily take advantage of switches (repetition of 'take/taking advantage', maybe reword one?). With this, Chatot can be used to either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates, or sweep in the late-game (dash added) with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that to take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types are appreciated as they that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. For this reason, Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the amount of switches Chatot is able to cause., with Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to taking advantage of the resistances to its weaknesses. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field aids the bird by not stripping it of its health every time it comes in.

Choiced
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name: Choiced
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power [Ground]
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is as powerful STAB move as ever, that ripsping frail Pokemon apart, and is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team, while Chatter and its side effect are used in order to cause switches. While it does not takeing advantage of Chatot's its stronger attacking stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable 2 Pokemon that prominently resist its main STAB moves. An alternative choice (alternative and choice seem kind of redundant together imo?) is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows it Chatot to hit 4x weak Pokemons such as like Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
========

The set still has the same straightforward EV spread that gives Chatot its speed and attacking prowess. The item choice is entirely up to the player and how it better benefits their team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot it to function more as a wallbreaker, and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer to clean up scraps of the opposing team.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to abuse U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Otherwise, this is the same concept as the previous set: use Chatter to take advantage of switches and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemons take advantage of the Specs set's not so stellar Speed and bulky Pokemons take advantage of the Scarf set's lack of nuking power. (this feels a little out of place, should it be in a different category?)

Team Options
========

A Pursuit trapper that can in order to get rid of Ghost-types that are immune to its nuke in Boomburst is greatly appreciated, and Pokemon such as Liepard and Sneasel can easily do this. Consequently, (I don't think this is a consequence) Teammates that take care of specially defensive mons like Pokemon such as Dragalge are appreciated, with physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops being good examples of these. Entry hazards are once again pivotal and essential (I'd pick one) in order to take advantage of Chatot and its ability to force switches. Setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and can take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves while setting up hazards. Probopass can also do this, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types like Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot also has a few other options it may use, but it is mostly outclassed in all of these. For example, using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst in exchange and resorting to the much weaker Hyper Voice as a result. On the supporting side, Defog has a great effect in getting rid of hazards and screens. The move Taunt, with Chatot's its good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot it isn't a particularly effective lead. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a limited temporary Speed boost to itself and to teammates if SW is not an option (sorry, I'm not sure what SW is D: ).

Checks & Counters
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(the formatting should look something like this...)

**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can completely block both of Chatot's STAB moves and severely hinder it.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves easily and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy it even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot handily.

**Rotom**: Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's Speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift Electric-type STAB attack. Its alternate formes Rotom-F and Rotom-S can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are Scarfed.

**Revenge killers**: Revenge killing is also a viable option for dealing with Chatot. Pyroar can easily outspeed, bypass Substitute with Hyper Voice, and soundly eliminate it, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

The bane of Chatot's existence is a Pokemon with the ability Soundproof, as those such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant can completely block both of its STAB moves and severely hinder it. Powerful Rock-types are particularly effective against it, with Archeops acting as a faster check that can OHKO the bird easily and Rhydon stomaching its main moves easily, being able to use Rock Blast in order destroy it even behind a Substitute. In a similar fashion, Steel-types like Steelix and Probopass counter it handily. Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift Electric-type attack. Its alternate formes, Rotom-F and Rotom-S, may also be scarfed and can KO it before it even moves. Additionally, revenge killing is also a viable option. Pyroar can easily outspeed, bypass the Substitute with a Hyper Voice, and soundly eliminate it, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

Thanks! Hugely appreciated. This has been implemented.

When you mention Chatter, you say that it forces switches. Make sure to mention that it has the added perk of doing so through substitutes, meaning that the opponent can't simply sub up on the switch to avoid it.

Added a little tidbit in the Overview.

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Overview
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Chatot is a small, overlooked Pokemon that showcases its power with has access to powerful attacks in Boomburst and Chatter, which always causes confusion, and Boomburst, both of which hit These moves also have the benefit of piercing through Substitute. The bird Chatot also has a decent Speed tier that notably allows it to outspeeds Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, the Chatot lacks of Heat Wave due to its incompatibility with Boomburst Chatot's strongest move hurts it. Additionally, its Chatot's frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage of due to its common weaknesses to Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and Choiced items users, and Chatot can takeing advantage of it by setting up or attacking. Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, allowing Chatot to safely abuse its other attacks. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, allowing Chatot to take taking advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, a signature move that allowings Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
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Chatot cannot really take advantage of its three abilites, so Keen Eye is the standard one, and, (comma) while not really useful in common situations, it allows Chatot to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. The item choice is Leftovers, as it aids in making more Substitutes and prolonging Chatot's lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it another extra Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. The optimal nature is A Timid nature, which allows Chatot the musical bird to use its rather unique Speed tier to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon such as the aforementioned Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
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Take advantage of the utility its moves bring to maximize Chatot's effectiveness: (semicolon to colon) Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance and Boomburst's power are of note as they heavily abuse cause many switches. With this, Chatot can be used to either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates or sweep in the late-game with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
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Pokemon that take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role, (comma) as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the amount of many switches Chatot is able to cause. Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field aids the bird by makes sure that Stealth Rock does not stripping it of its off Chatot's health every time it comes in.

Choiced
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name: Choiced
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that rips frail Pokemon apart, and it is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team. (period), while Chatter's and its side effect are is used in order to cause switches. While it does not take advantage of Chatot's stronger attacking stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match by switching into the appropriate response. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable Pokemon that resist its Chatot's main STAB moves. An alternative type is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows Chatot to hit 4x weak Pokemon such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
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The set's still has the same straightforward EV spread that gives Chatot its Speed and attacking prowess. The item choice is entirely up to the player's team and how it better benefits their team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot to function more as a wallbreaker and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer to clean up scraps of the opposing team.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to abuse U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks to Chatot. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops to aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Otherwise, this is the same concept as the previous set: Use Chatter to take advantage of switches, (comma) and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Specs set's not-so-stellar (dashes) Speed, (comma) and bulky Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Scarf set's lack of power.

Team Options
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Chatot greatly appreciates a Pursuit trapper such as Liepard and Sneasel that can get rid of the Ghost-types that are immune to Boomburst is greatly appreciated, and Pokemon such as Liepard and Sneasel can easily do this. Teammates Physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops that take care of specially defensive Pokemon such as Dragalge are also appreciated, with physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops being good examples. Entry hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot's and its ability to force switches. Hazards setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves while setting up hazards. Probopass can also take on Rock-types do this, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types like such as Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot also has a few other options it may use, but it is mostly outclassed in all of them these. For example, Using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst in exchange and having to resorting to the much weaker Hyper Voice. On the supporting side, Defog has a great effect in getting gets rid of entry hazards and dual screens. The move Taunt, coupled with Chatot's good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot isn't a particularly effective lead. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a temporary Speed boost if Sticky Web is not an option.

Checks & Counters
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**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can completely block both of Chatot's STAB moves and severely hinder it.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves easily and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy it Chatot even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot handily.

**Rotom**: Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's Speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift STAB Electric-type STAB attack. Its alternate formes Rotom-F and Rotom-S can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are using Choice Scarfed.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killing is also a viable option for dealing with Chatot. Pyroar can easily outspeed Chatot, bypass Substitute with Hyper Voice, and soundly (pun?) eliminate it with Hyper Voice, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

 

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Overview
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Chatot is a small, overlooked Pokemon that showcases its power with has access to powerful attacks in Boomburst and Chatter, which always causes confusion, and Boomburst, both of which hit These moves also have the benefit of piercing through Substitute. The bird Chatot also has a decent Speed tier that notably allows it to outspeeds Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, the Chatot lacks of Heat Wave due to its incompatibility with Boomburst Chatot's strongest move hurts it. Additionally, its Chatot's frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage of due to its common weaknesses to Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========
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Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and Choiced items users, and Chatot can takeing advantage of it by setting up or attacking. Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, allowing Chatot to safely abuse its other attacks. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, allowing Chatot to take taking advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, a signature move that allowings Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
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Chatot cannot really take advantage of its three abilites, so Keen Eye is the standard one, and, (comma) while not really useful in common situations, it allows Chatot to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. The item choice is Leftovers, as it aids in making more Substitutes and prolonging Chatot's lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it another extra Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. The optimal nature is A Timid nature, which allows Chatot the musical bird to use its rather unique Speed tier to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon such as the aforementioned Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
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Take advantage of the utility its moves bring to maximize Chatot's effectiveness: (semicolon to colon) Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance and Boomburst's power are of note as they heavily abuse cause many switches. With this, Chatot can be used to either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates or sweep in the late-game with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role, (comma) as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the amount of many switches Chatot is able to cause. Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field aids the bird by makes sure that Stealth Rock does not stripping it of its off Chatot's health every time it comes in.

Choiced
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name: Choiced
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that rips frail Pokemon apart, and it is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team. (period), while Chatter's and its side effect are is used in order to cause switches. While it does not take advantage of Chatot's stronger attacking stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match by switching into the appropriate response. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable Pokemon that resist its Chatot's main STAB moves. An alternative type is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows Chatot to hit 4x weak Pokemon such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
========

The set's still has the same straightforward EV spread that gives Chatot its Speed and attacking prowess. The item choice is entirely up to the player's team and how it better benefits their team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot to function more as a wallbreaker and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer to clean up scraps of the opposing team.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to abuse U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks to Chatot. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops to aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Otherwise, this is the same concept as the previous set: Use Chatter to take advantage of switches, (comma) and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Specs set's not-so-stellar (dashes) Speed, (comma) and bulky Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Scarf set's lack of power.

Team Options
========

Chatot greatly appreciates a Pursuit trapper such as Liepard and Sneasel that can get rid of the Ghost-types that are immune to Boomburst is greatly appreciated, and Pokemon such as Liepard and Sneasel can easily do this. Teammates Physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops that take care of specially defensive Pokemon such as Dragalge are also appreciated, with physical powerhouses such as Rhydon and Archeops being good examples. Entry hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot's and its ability to force switches. Hazards setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves while setting up hazards. Probopass can also take on Rock-types do this, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types like such as Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot also has a few other options it may use, but it is mostly outclassed in all of them these. For example, Using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst in exchange and having to resorting to the much weaker Hyper Voice. On the supporting side, Defog has a great effect in getting gets rid of entry hazards and dual screens. The move Taunt, coupled with Chatot's good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot isn't a particularly effective lead. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a temporary Speed boost if Sticky Web is not an option.

Checks & Counters
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**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can completely block both of Chatot's STAB moves and severely hinder it.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves easily and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy it Chatot even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot handily.

**Rotom**: Rotom is important to mention as it shares Chatot's Speed tier, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate it with a swift STAB Electric-type STAB attack. Its alternate formes Rotom-F and Rotom-S can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are using Choice Scarfed.

**Revenge Killers**: Revenge killing is also a viable option for dealing with Chatot. Pyroar can easily outspeed Chatot, bypass Substitute with Hyper Voice, and soundly (pun?) eliminate it with Hyper Voice, while priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

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Overview
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Chatot has access to two powerful attacks in, both of which hit through substitute: Chatter, which always causes confusion, and Boomburst, both of which hit through Substituteas 140 Base Power. Chatot also has a decent Speed tierstat that notably allows it to outspeed Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, Chatot lacks Heat Wave due to its incompatibility withto have both it and Boomburst on the same set, Additionally, andChatot's frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage of due to its common weaknesses to Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and Choice items, and Chatot can take advantage of it by setting up or attacking. Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, potentially allowing Chatot to safely use its other attacks. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, allowing Chatot to take advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, allowing Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
========

Chatot cannot really take advantage of its abilities, so Keen Eye is the standard one and, while not really useful in common situations, allows Chatot to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. Leftovers, aids in letting Chatot makinge more Substitutes and prolonging Chatot'its lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it another Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. A Timid nature, allows Chatot to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon such as Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
========

Take advantage of the utility its moves bring to maximize Chatot's effectiveness: Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance and Boomburst's power cause many switches. Chatot can either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates or sweep in the late-game with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role, as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the many switches Chatot is able to cause. Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field makes sure that Stealth Rockit does not strip off Chatot's of health every time it comes in.

Choice
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name: Choice
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that rips frail Pokemon apart, and it is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team. Chatter's side effectonfusion caused by Chatter is used to cause switches. While it does not take advantage of Chatot's stronger Special Attacking stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match by switching into the appropriate response. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable Pokemon that resist Chatot's main STAB moves. An alternative is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows Chatot to hit Pokemon that are 4x weak Pokemonto it such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
========

Theis set's EV spread givmaximizes Chatot it's Speed and acial Attacking prowess and Speed. The item choice is entirely up to the player's team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot to function more as a wallbreaker and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer to clean of the opposing team.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to use U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks to Chatot. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops to aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Use Chatter to take advantage of switches, and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Specs set's not-so-stellar Speed, and bulky Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Scarf set's lack of power.

Team Options
========

Chatot greatly appreciates a Pursuit trapper such as Liepard andor Sneasel that can get rid of the Ghost-types, since thatey are immune to Boomburst. Physical powerhouses such as Rhydon andor Archeops that take care of specially defensive Pokemon such aslike Dragalge are also appreciated. Entry hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot's ability to force switches. Hazards setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves. Probopass can also take on Rock-types, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types such as Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot has a few other options it maycan use, but it isthey are mostly outclassed inby moves all of themready mentioned. (I considered removing the previous sentence because the rest of the paragraph does not really mention moves that are outclassed, but it is up to you since there may have been some you wanted to include but didn't) Using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst and having to resort to the much weaker Hyper Voice. Defog gets rid of entry hazards and dual screens. Taunt, coupled with Chatot's good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot isn't a particularly effective leadTaunt user. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a temporary Speed boost.

Checks & Counters
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**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can block both of Chatot's STAB moves.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy Chatot even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot handeasily.

**Rotom**: Rotom shares Chatot'sthe same Speed tierstat as Chatot, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate iChatot with a swift STAB Electric-type attack. Its alternate formes, Rotom-F and Rotom-S, can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are using Choice Scarf.

**Revenge Killers**: Pyroar can easily outspeed Chatot, bypass Substitute, and soundly eliminate it with Hyper Voice, while p. Priority from users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

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Overview
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Chatot has access to powerful attacks in Chatter, which always causes confusion, and Boomburst, both of which hit through Substitute. Chatot also has a decent Speed stat that notably allows it to outspeed Sawk, Lilligant, and Zangoose. Unfortunately, Chatot lacks Heat Wave due to its incompatibility to have both it and Boomburst on the same set, and Chatot's frailness and mediocre typing are easily taken advantage of due to its common weaknesses to Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type moves.

Substitute
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name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Encore / Nasty Plot
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Chatter
ability: Keen Eye
item: Leftovers
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Substitute allows Chatot to scout moves and Choice items, and Encore discourages the opponent from setting up by locking foes into the same move, potentially allowing Chatot to safely use its other attacks. However, Nasty Plot works wonderfully as an aid for wallbreaking or sweeping, allowing Chatot to take advantage of the power and effects behind its STAB attacks. Boomburst is a nuke, sporting 140 Base Power and perfect accuracy, allowing it to nail frail Pokemon and hit walls hard. Chatter has the added effect of guaranteeing confusion if it hits, allowing Chatot to force switches and severely hinder bulky Pokemon.

Set Details
========

Chatot cannot really take advantage of its abilities, so Keen Eye is the standard one and, while not really useful in common situations, allows Chatot to avoid accuracy drops from random moves. Leftovers aids in letting Chatot make more Substitutes and prolonging its lifespan. The EVs are straightforward and simply maximize Chatot's Speed and raw damage output. Additionally, an odd HP number gives it another Substitute and another switch into Stealth Rock. A Timid nature allows Chatot to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon such as Zangoose and Lilligant.

Usage Tips
========

Take advantage of the utility its moves bring to maximize Chatot's effectiveness: Chatter's guaranteed confusion chance and Boomburst's power cause many switches. Chatot can either set up early in the match and wallbreak for its teammates or sweep late-game with a Nasty Plot boost. Sticky Web aids in the latter role, slowing down glass cannons and revenge killers in order for Chatot to keep sweeping.

Team Options
========

Pokemon that take care of the bulky Rock- and Steel-types that can stomach Chatot's attacks are appreciated. Fighting-types such as Sawk, Primeape, and Hariyama are great for this role, as they can also aid Chatot in wallbreaking and sweeping later on. Setting up entry hazards is important due to the many switches Chatot is able to cause. Seismitoad and Ferroseed can set up hazards and also resist the Rock- and Electric-type moves that Chatot is weak to. Finally, Rapid Spin support to keep Stealth Rock off the field makes sure that it does not strip Chatot of health every time it comes in.

Choice
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name: Choice
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Chatter
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Hidden Power Ground
ability: Keen Eye
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
========

Boomburst is a powerful STAB move that rips frail Pokemon apart, and it is usually the move to use when cleaning up the opponent's team. Confusion caused by Chatter is used to cause switches. While it does not take advantage of Chatot's stronger Special Attack stat, U-turn provides momentum and should be used to wear down Chatot's checks and counters throughout the match by switching into the appropriate response. Hidden Power Ground nails Steelix and Probopass, two notable Pokemon that resist Chatot's main STAB moves. An alternative is Hidden Power Grass, as it allows Chatot to hit Pokemon that are 4x weak to it such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Golem for massive damage.

Set Details
========

This set's EV spread maximizes Chatot's Special Attack and Speed. The item choice is entirely up to the player's team, with Choice Specs allowing Chatot to function more as a wallbreaker and Choice Scarf giving it the role of a revenge killer.

Usage Tips
========

It's important to use U-turn whenever necessary to wear down counters and checks to Chatot. As a result, having a teammate such as Kabutops to aid in the removal of Stealth Rock is a must. Use Chatter to take advantage of switches and clean up the remains of the opponent's team with Boomburst. Faster Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Specs set's not-so-stellar Speed, and bulky Pokemon can take advantage of the Choice Scarf set's lack of power.

Team Options
========

Chatot greatly appreciates a Pursuit trapper such as Liepard or Sneasel that can get rid of Ghost-types, since they are immune to Boomburst. Physical powerhouses such as Rhydon or Archeops that take care of specially defensive Pokemon like Dragalge are also appreciated. Entry hazards are once again essential in order to take advantage of Chatot's ability to force switches. Hazards setters that can cover Chatot's weaknesses and take care of potential checks and counters are appreciated. For example, Qwilfish and Seismitoad can take on the Rock-types that resist Chatot's moves. Probopass can also take on Rock-types, with the added benefit of trapping and eliminating Steel-types such as Ferroseed.

Other Options
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Chatot has a few other options it can use, but they are mostly outclassed by moves already mentioned. Using Heat Wave as a coverage move to hit Steel-types means forgoing Boomburst and having to resort to the much weaker Hyper Voice. Defog gets rid of entry hazards and dual screens. Taunt, coupled with Chatot's good Speed, allows it to prevent foes from using utility moves and setting up hazards, although Chatot isn't a particularly effective Taunt user. Finally, Tailwind gives Chatot and its teammates a temporary Speed boost.

Checks & Counters
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**Soundproof**: Pokemon with Soundproof, such as Mr. Mime and Bouffalant, can block both of Chatot's STAB moves.

**Powerful Rock- and Steel-types**: Archeops acts as a faster check that can OHKO Chatot easily. Rhydon stomachs its main moves and can use Rock Blast in order to destroy Chatot even behind a Substitute. Steel-types such as Steelix and Probopass counter Chatot easily.

**Rotom**: Rotom shares the same Speed stat as Chatot, is immune to its main move and resists the other, and may simply eliminate Chatot with a swift STAB Electric-type attack. Its alternate formes, Rotom-F and Rotom-S, can outspeed and KO Chatot if they are using Choice Scarf.

**Revenge Killers**: Pyroar can easily outspeed Chatot, bypass Substitute, and soundly eliminate it with Hyper Voice. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Piloswine, and Feraligatr can pick off a weakened Chatot.

 

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