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I'd almost say comparing Grass Knot and Energy Ball is an unfair comparison. Grass Knot is used specifically on Pokemon such as Celebi, many Roserade sets, and the likes for certain aspects to the team, Celebi to get rid of Bulky Waters for Heatran to attempt to create a situation for a mid-late...