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Change your preferences here. Encore
DescriptionThis move forces the target to repeat its last successfully executed move for 3 turns. It does not prevent the target from switching out, and switching out negates the effect. This move cannot be blocked by Substitute. If Disable is used on the target after Encore, then the target is forced to Struggle until the effects of either move wear off. Similarly, if Torment is used after Encore, the target is forced to Struggle on every other turn. Encore fails against Transform, Mimic, Mirror Move, Sketch, Struggle, and Encore itself. Competitive UseEncore is a great move because it can cripple an opponent for 3 turns; locking a foe into a useless move provides one of your own team members with an opportunity to set up safely or finish it off. Encore forces switches as well, which makes it very useful for stall-based and offensive teams alike. Pokemon with the ability Prankster, such as Whimsicott, make good users of the move, as the opponent will not be able to change moves once the Prankster user switches in. Another is Wobbuffet, because its Shadow Tag ability prevents the opponent from switching, even if it knows Encore is coming. In fact, the ability to quickly Encore walls into disadvantageous moves is a main reason for Wobbuffet to run Speed investment. As useful as it is, however, beware of recklessly slapping this move onto all Pokemon that get it, as not every Pokemon, especially slower ones, can use Encore to its greatest effect. Related MovesNo moves have a similar effect as Encore. |
