Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. See also Staller. Refers to a Dugtrio with Arena Trap Ability, which is commonly used in Single Battles. Refers to either: After creating a substitute, the Pokémon regains their HP by using Pain Split on the opponent. May also refer to the entire list of moves a Pokémon has access to, regardless of their relative usefulness. Refers to the core of several Pokémon with Regenerator Ability (such as Alomomola, Reuniclus, Slowbro, Slowking, Tangrowth, and Tornadus Therian Forme) being present in a team in a Single Battle, which requires numerous switches to restore the team's HP by using the Ability Regenerator. Found in some unofficial formats such as Smogon and Pokémon Online. The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. An abbreviation for Hidden Ability, which was initially referred to by the fandom as "Dream World (DW) Ability". Sizzliepede is a Fire/Bug-type Pokémon, meaning it will go down pretty quickly to … TRs can be bought from Watt traders around the Wild Area, but the most common way to grab them is from completing Max Raids. Refers to technical measures taken to prevent Rayquaza from Mega Evolving during battle, even if it has the move Dragon Ascent. Aurora Veil. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move Acrobatics and holding Flying Gem, a popular strategy used in Generation V. The consumed Flying Gem powers up Acrobatics by 50% and then doubles Acrobatics's base power. 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From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. Refers to repeated use of the same move or Pokémon. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move Solar Beam and held item Grassium Z, allowing it to perform the Z-Move Bloom Doom in a turn. Countries or regions have teams of ten that specialize in different generational formats, with more in the current generation. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Refers to Tapu Koko and Garchomp being present in a team in VGC 2017. This may also make the target flinch. Often referred to as a "Wish Passer". Often combined with Serene Grace to increase the likelihood of flinching. Refers to the Legendary Pokémon that generally permitted in the official competitive play. Refers to a team with a Webber, at least one Spinblocker such as Mimikyu, at least one Defog punisher such as Defiant Bisharp or Contrary Serperior, and other offensive Pokémon that take advantage of the opponent's lowered Speed. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power. Refers to an unofficial fan-made format. Is similar to shuffler. However, Pursuit is no longer usable and cannot be selected in a battle in Generation VIII games. Refers to a Ninjask that has been hacked to have the Ability No Guard and the move Sheer Cold, intended to be used in the battle facilities due to being the fastest non-Mythical Pokémon in the game. The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. Serebii does a great job listing out where they are. Refers to a Pokémon with the Ability Refrigerate, Pixilate, Aerilate, or Galvanize. Refers to a team with a Snow Warning Alolan Ninetales with Aurora Veil and holding Light Clay, assisted by bulky sweepers. The user turns the target's power against it. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the moves Endure and Reversal or Flail. Refers to the Pokémon which is being attacked by a specific move. Refers to a Cresselia set and a Heatran set being present in a team in a Double Battle. Refers to how a Pokémon's effort values and individual values are invested/spread across its stats. Refers to a Mega Charizard Y set that includes the moves Flamethrower/Fire Blast/Overheat and Solar Beam, a move that can be used without charging under harsh sunlight due to its Drought Ability. Tailwind. This also damages the user quite a lot. The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. Refers to offensive teams with a defensive backbone. A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. Refers to Tyranitar with Choice Scarf and Excadrill with Focus Sash being used together as an offensive core. Refers to Tapu Lele and Unburden Drifblim that knows Tailwind and holding Psychic Seed being present in a team in VGC 2017. While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. Refers to technical measures to prevent a Pokémon from flinching twice in a row. A team building and battling strategy that does not focus heavily on offense or defense. Refers to a Deoxys Defense Forme with Spikes/Stealth Rock holding a Red Card and a Defiant Bisharp being present in a team in a Single Battle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. "Pseudo EdgeQuake" refers to a damage-dealing Rock-type move and a damage-dealing Ground-type move being present in a Pokémon set, when these are not the exact combination of Stone Edge and Earthquake (such as Earth Power and Power Gem). Refers to unsportsmanlike behavior during a tournament, including not scheduling/showing up for matches with your opponent, bad sportsmanship, and timer stalling. Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to force a standstill in order to enjoy its advantages, which may include recurring effect damage to opposing Pokémon (such as from certain status conditions or types of weather). Refers to a Shedinja with the Ability Sturdy. Refers to a Snorlax set that includes the Ability Gluttony, the move Recycle and holding a pinch berry such as the Aguav Berry. Refers to a Metagross set that includes the move Agility, Meteor Mash, and two other attacking moves. The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. Defog's ability to remove entry hazards from the user's side was introduced in Generation VI. The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. Refers to a Pokémon with the Ability Drizzle (such as Kyogre, Politoed, or Pelipper) and a Pokémon with the Ability Swift Swim (such as Ludicolo, Kingdra, Kabutops, Omastar, Poliwrath, Golduck, or Mega Swampert) being used together as an offensive core. Occasionally one of the moves is substituted for Toxic Spikes. Starting in VGC 2014, all Pokémon with the specific origin mark are required to participate in the competitions. Mostly relevant in the OM Balanced Hackmons. Refers to a Pokémon set that is specifically used to remove entry hazards on the user's battlefield, usually by using Rapid Spin (often referred to as a "Spinner") or Defog (often referred to as a "Defogger"). Refers to a bulky Mega Charizard X set that includes the moves Will-O-Wisp and Roost, and two other attacking moves (typically Flare Blitz/Fire Punch/Earthquake and Dragon Claw/Thunder Punch). The term was first used by the players of Smogon in SPL 2017. The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats. Refers to the moves Substitute and Coil being present in a Pokémon set. Tiers in Pokémon are generally determined by usage. Repeating this process, it wears down the opposing team due to the entry hazards. Refers to a Jirachi that abuses Serene Grace Ability by using moves with additional effects such as Iron Head, Heart Stamp, and Body Slam, along with status-inducing moves such as Thunder Wave. May be assisted through the use of a Focus Sash, Salac Berry, or Liechi Berry. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move Substitute. Refers to the stat changes caused by Quiver Dance being passed on to an ally via Baton Pass. It has fallen out of favor since Generation VII, as the Gale Wings Ability can be only activated when the user's HP is full. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move Pursuit, intended to revenge kill the opposing Pokémon that intended to switch out. A "hard check" is similar, but often lacks reliable recovery, so it can be worn down throughout a match. The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. This term originated in the Super Smash Bros. community, after an infamous player named John who would blame the controller whenever he lost. The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. It has fallen out of favor since Generation IV due to Stealth Rock. There are many similar strategies, including F.E.A.R. Examples include Fire/Water/Grass core, Steel/Fairy/Dragon core, and Fighting/Psychic/Dark core. Refers to an Avalugg set with Sturdy Ability that knows Recover and holding Leftovers, intended to be used in a Inverse Battle, as Ice-type in Inverse Battle is great defensively with only a weakness to Ice itself. Stall teams are reliant on hazard removers and blockers to remove entry hazards, which can heavily damage the team due to the large amount of switching that is required. The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move Fly/Bounce and held item Flyinium Z, allowing it to perform the Z-Move Supersonic Skystrike in a turn. The popularity of Disquake strategy was stemmed by this team. Refers to a Pokémon with high stats in everything except Speed. When a tiering council decides to ban a Pokémon without the use of a suspect test. Common in battle simulators during Generation VI as a result of sets such as SwagPlay. The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. A common form of cheating during tournaments when a player gives another player advice behind the scenes, such as what moves to use and when to switch. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the moves Rest and Sleep Talk. Prior to Generation VI, refers to a Pokémon that can counter Wondereye and Wondertomb. Refers to the held item Heavy-Duty Boots being present in a Pokémon set. Branched into numerous terms such as "TrickBander", "TrickSpecs", "Scarf Trick". Refers to a Pokémon, typically with a low HP stat, whose set that includes the moves Substitute and Pain Split. Please note that these websites' privacy policies and security practices may differ from The Pokémon Company International's standards. This offensive Xerneas set serves as a very powerful sweeper, as Power Herb allows Xerneas to set up Geomancy in a single turn. Refers to a Pokémon that is generally only used for switching due to its solid defensive stats and typing. Includes discussions such as Pokémon having access to certain moves or Abilities they do not officially have. 25 is the magic number which makes Brilliant Pokémon … Metagame elements that render skillful play completely irrelevant. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Def stat. The only wish of Pokémon is to be the greatest Pokémon master in the world. Adrenaline Orb is sometimes used on the Pokémon with the aforementioned Ability to further raise its Speed by 1 stage. Examples include Smogonbird, referring to a Talonflame with Gale Wings; Smogonfrog, which refers to a Greninja with Protean; and Smogonsword, referring to King's Shield Aegislash in either Shield and Blade Forme. The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Is similar to a wall. As far as the battle system goes, it’s easy to grasp that poor old Fire-types won’t appreciate taking a powerful Water attack to the cranium. Refers to a Pokémon set that, due to its combination of HP and Defense and/or Special Defense, takes a comparatively low percentage of damage from physical moves, special moves, or both, while at the same time posing a threat in the form of damage-dealing moves backed by a comparatively high Attack or Special Attack stat. An 11-week unofficial tournament held annually in which players are placed into teams of ten, generally specializing in different formats. The Pokémon Company International is not responsible for the content of any linked website that is not operated by The Pokémon Company International. Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the moves Substitute and Toxic. Also referred to as a "Sleep Talker" or a "STalker". CeleClefPex with Clefable, CeleTangPex with Tangrowth, etc.). This bulky offensive Arceus set serves as a very powerful revenge killer, due to its nearly unstoppable STAB Extreme Speed. Commonly branched into the categories physical wall, special wall, and mixed wall, depending on its stats. Refers to a Breloom or Hitmontop set that includes the Ability Technician and one or more moves with base powers of 60 or less. This also damages the user a little. Refers to the move Hidden Power and its type (e.g. Huge thanks to Nugget Bridge for hosting this calculator in the past. The Galar Beginnings tournament has other special rules players will want to be aware of. Refers to a pair of either Tapu Lele or Indeedee as a Psychic Surge user alongside a fast, powerful Psychic-type wallbreaker/sweeper such as (Mega) Alakazam or Attack Forme Deoxys. Typically, Whimsicott uses Beat Up on Terrakion, activating Terrakion's Justified Ability and raising its Attack by 4 stages. Refers to an Infernape set that is sent out first, commonly including both physical and special moves, Fake Out, Stealth Rock, and the held item Focus Sash.