Volcarona @ Buginium Z
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Bug Buzz
- Roost
- Quiver Dance
Despite traditionally serving as a late-game cleaner for most of the generation, Volcarona has recently begun to use a bulky set instead, combining its potential as a late-game cleaner with its ability to check Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Kartana, and Mega Scizor thanks to its typing, reliable recovery, and Flame Body. The added bulk and Roost give Volcarona many opportunities to set up with Quiver Dance and pressure the opposition or fire off an attack to wear down its checks. However, Volcarona demands support to work properly. This set is easily countered by Toxapex and Heatran, so Pokemon that can pressure them, like Reuniclus and Mega Alakazam, make for great teammates. Tapu Fini is another option for this that can provide Defog support, switch into Heatran, and bring Toxapex down into KO range.
Here is a replay that showcases the power of bulky Volcarona with proper support. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-398365
Ability: Flame Body
EVs: 248 HP / 124 Def / 136 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Bug Buzz
- Roost
- Quiver Dance
Despite traditionally serving as a late-game cleaner for most of the generation, Volcarona has recently begun to use a bulky set instead, combining its potential as a late-game cleaner with its ability to check Pokemon like Mega Mawile, Kartana, and Mega Scizor thanks to its typing, reliable recovery, and Flame Body. The added bulk and Roost give Volcarona many opportunities to set up with Quiver Dance and pressure the opposition or fire off an attack to wear down its checks. However, Volcarona demands support to work properly. This set is easily countered by Toxapex and Heatran, so Pokemon that can pressure them, like Reuniclus and Mega Alakazam, make for great teammates. Tapu Fini is another option for this that can provide Defog support, switch into Heatran, and bring Toxapex down into KO range.
Here is a replay that showcases the power of bulky Volcarona with proper support. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-398365
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