Change your preferences here. Avalanche
DescriptionDeals damage and has a priority of -4. Doubles in power if the target was the last Pokémon to damage the user this turn with a move other than Pain Split. Competitive UseAvalanche is used primarily as a helpful coverage attack on tanks that care little about Speed. Users of Curse like Swampert, Tyranitar, or the occasional Rhyperior will be able to deal massive damage to the target after a Curse as they're nearly guaranteed to move last, and are dangerous enough that the opponent will almost always attack first. Beyond this niche however, Avalanche is rarely seen. The move has lost its TM status, which greatly hinders its distribution. Avalanche's -4 priority is also somewhat unwelcome as this prevents fast but frail sweepers from utilizing the move in a similar way to Payback. Still, Avalanche can prove itself to be very helpful if you find yourself with a slow attacker and an open moveslot. Related MovesIce Fang is a slightly more powerful option with more PP, but slightly lower accuracy. Ice Punch is a more powerful option with more PP. Icicle Crash is a much more powerful option with lower accuracy. Revenge is a Fighting-type equivalent. Payback is a Dark-type equivalent with slightly less power, and also lacks negative priority. |
