Why this matters

A useful Pokemon solves real team problems at an acceptable support cost. Raw power matters, but fit matters more.

A practical approach

Use this as a focused testing loop. The goal is to make one part of your decision process clearer before adding more complexity.

• List the matchups and board states the Pokemon improves.
• Ask what support it requires to function.
• Compare it with another slot that performs a similar job.

Example to test

Rotom-Wash may be valuable because it combines typing, pressure, and positioning value in one slot, not because it wins every damage race.