Change your preferences here. Energy Ball
DescriptionDeals damage and has a 10% chance to lower opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage. Competitive UseEnergy Ball is a reliable, albeit weak, specially based Grass-type attack. Most users of Energy Ball do not receive STAB on it and use the move for coverage options, for two reasons: firstly, there are many more powerful Grass-type moves, such as Leaf Storm and Seed Flare, which most Grass-types would rather use for STAB. Secondly, Energy Ball is a TM, so many Pokemon with access to this move may use it. While Grass-type moves have relatively poor coverage, they do hit bulky Water-types super effectively, so Water- and Fire-types, such as Politoed, Ninetales, and Chandelure, can frequently be seen running this move. Related MovesAcid is a Poison-type move with a 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage, but is weaker. Psychic is a Psychic-type move with a 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage, but is stronger. Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type move with a 20% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage and is the same strength. Luster Purge is a Psychic-type moves that has a 50% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by one stage, but is weaker. Bug Buzz is a Bug-type move with 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage, but is stronger. Focus Blast is a Fighting-type move with 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage, but is stronger. Earth Power is a Ground-type move with 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by 1 stage, but is stronger. Flash Cannon is a Steel-type equivalent. |
