QC Checks: DTC / Heysup / Goddess Briyella
Final QC Check: TCR
GP Checks: GatoDelFuego/Ender
Taken over from atomicllamas with permission from macle.
Overview
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Bulbasaur returns for another round of LC as one of the strongest sun sweepers in the metagame alongside Bellsprout and Oddish. However, it stands out from these two, as it is the fastest Chlorophyll sweeper in LC and has more bulk than Bellsprout. It also has access to Growth, giving it an edge over Oddish. However, despite being bulkier than other Chlorophyll sweepers, its bulk is still relatively low, making it difficult to switch it in. Generation VI brought with it changes in weather, leaving Bulbasaur a drastically limited amount of time in which it can sweep. However, it still has the bulk and power to pull off incredible feats and tear through enemy teams.
Life Orb Sun Sweeper
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name: Life Orb Sun Sweeper
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Solar Beam / Giga Drain
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Life Orb
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
ivs: 0 HP
nature: Modest
Moves
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Sludge Bomb is a powerful STAB move with a 30% chance to poison the enemy, which helps to get through Fairy- and Grass-type Pokemon. Solar Beam is an incredible STAB move, as it takes only one turn to charge in the sun and hits Water-, Rock-, and Ground-types super effectively. Giga Drain can be used over Solar Beam, as it doesn't rely on the sun to charge up. A sun-boosted Hidden Power Fire helps Bulbasaur get around Steel-types that would otherwise wall it, as well as just providing it with all-around coverage. Even after all this, there still are Pokemon that Bulbasaur has a hard time tearing through. Sleep Powder allows Bulbasaur to cripple these Pokemon, so that it can have a couple turns to defeat them.
Set Details
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Maximizing Speed and Special Attack EVs allows Bulbasaur to be as big a threat as possible. The IV changes account for Hidden Power Fire and minimize recoil damage dealt by Life Orb. A Life Orb helps Bulbasaur deal significantly more damage. With a Modest nature, Bulbasaur Speed ties with Timid Bellsprout. However, Bulbasaur does end up being more powerful than Bellsprout.
Usage Tips
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Bulbasaur is fairly simple to use. Switch into Vulpix to set up the sun, then wait for the optimal opportunity for Bulbasaur to come in. Bulbasaur's decent special bulk allows it to switch in on special attacks better than physical attacks, so take that into account when preparing to switch. Water-type moves are the best to switch into, because in the sun they deal little damage to Bulbasaur. Once in battle, use Bulbasaur's strongest moves against the Pokemon that it's matched against. If you know that can't OHKO the opponent or that Bulbasaur can't survive one of that Pokemon's attacks, cripple it with Sleep Powder.
Team Options
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Vulpix is an obvious choice for a partner, as Drought lets it automatically set up sun upon switching in. If Vulpix has a Heat Rock, that's even better, as it means that the sun will last longer and Bulbasaur will benefit more from Chlorophyll. Bulbasaur pairs well with other Chlorophyll sweepers, as they also benefit from the sun and can break through walls, allowing Bulbasaur to clean up late-game. Flying-types, especially Fletchling, are a huge threat to Bulbasaur, so Pokemon like Chinchou and Archen are extremely useful. Bulbasaur has trouble safely switching in, so Pokemon that can provide a slow U-turn or Volt Switch, such as Mienfoo, Vullaby, and Chinchou, are extremely useful.
Eviolite Growth
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name: Eviolite Growth
move 1: Growth
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Sludge Bomb
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Eviolite
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Growth boosts Bulbasaur's Special Attack two stages, bringing it up to 32 Special Attack, making Bulbasaur an extremely dangerous sweeper in the sun. Sleep Powder gives Bulbasaur a chance to use Growth as well as provide a means to get through bulkier Pokemon. Giga Drain allows Bulbasaur to continue to be a threat out of the sun, as Growth will still have left it with +2 Special Attack. Hidden Power Fire helps Bulbasaur get past Steel- and Grass-types, while Sludge Bomb hits Grass-types harder but is walled by Steel Pokemon.
Set Details
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This EV spread maximizes Speed and Special Attack while taking into account the IVs lost because of Hidden Power Fire. A Timid nature hits 15 Speed, allowing Bulbasaur to outspeed or Speed tie with all Choice Scarf threats when in the sun. This nature also allows it to outspeed opposing sun sweepers, such as Bellsprout. Eviolite gives Bulbasaur more opportunities to switch in and set up Growth and can allow the sweep to continue outside the sun.
Usage Tips
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Because of Eviolite, Bulbasaur doesn't have as much of a problem switching in with this set. However, it's still beneficial to try to switch into a neutral or resisted hit so as to take as little damage as possible. Sleep Powder should be saved for a Pokemon that Bulbasaur can't easily take down. Once the opposing Pokemon is asleep, use Growth as the enemy either switches that Pokemon out or wastes the turn staying in. From there, Bulbasaur should attempt to punch as many holes in the enemy team as it can. Because only one Pokemon can be asleep at a time, avoid putting Pokemon to sleep that could have been OHKOed instead. Try to remove opposing Fire-type Pokemon before setting up sun. Fire-types tend to be able to wall Chlorophyll sweepers.
Team Options
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Vulpix is the best choice for a teammate, as it automatically starts sun upon switching in. Heat Rock on Vulpix is nice, as it gives Bulbasaur more time to set up and sweep. This set has trouble with Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix, so Pokemon that counter them are appreciated. Archen or Diglett are both useful for this function. Stealth Rock also minimizes the effect that they have on Bulbasaur's sweep. Archen is especially useful, as it also takes care of Fletchling and other Flying-type Pokemon. Chinchou can stop Fire-types and Flying-types well.
Other Options
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A defensive set with Synthesis, Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, and a STAB move, like Sludge Bomb or Giga Drain, would be threatening, but it is easily walled by Grass- or Steel-types. A Choice Scarf set can be used out of the sun, but it lacks power and is inferior to most other Pokemon that commonly run Choice Scarf.
Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Vulpix is a solid good counter to Bulbasaur, taking little damage from Solar Beam or Hidden Power Fire. Even Sludge Bomb deals little damage. However, Sleep Powder can provide Bulbasaur with an opportunity to whittle Vulpix's health down. Other Fire-types, such as Larvesta, Ponyta, and Growlithe, are also good walls to Bulbasaur, especially when one of their allies has been put to sleep.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially defensive Vullaby with Overcoat takes little damage from any attacks and can't be put to sleep. It can also hit hard with Brave Bird. RestTalk Munchlax is barely affected Bulbasaur's attacks as well as Sleep Powder. Koffing can take any hit from Bulbasaur after Sleep Powder has been used and can OHKO with Fire Blast.
**Opposing Weather**: Snover can switch in on Sleep Powder, removing the sun and replacing it with hail. If it has a Choice Scarf, it can also deal a good amount of damage back to Bulbasaur. Hippopotas only fears being hit by Giga Drain, but also changes the weather to sandstorm, stopping Bulbasaur's sun sweep.
**Fletchling**: With a priority Acrobatics, Fletchling can easily revenge kill any Chlorophyll sweeper set that Bulbasaur might run.
Final QC Check: TCR
GP Checks: GatoDelFuego/Ender
Taken over from atomicllamas with permission from macle.
Overview
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Bulbasaur returns for another round of LC as one of the strongest sun sweepers in the metagame alongside Bellsprout and Oddish. However, it stands out from these two, as it is the fastest Chlorophyll sweeper in LC and has more bulk than Bellsprout. It also has access to Growth, giving it an edge over Oddish. However, despite being bulkier than other Chlorophyll sweepers, its bulk is still relatively low, making it difficult to switch it in. Generation VI brought with it changes in weather, leaving Bulbasaur a drastically limited amount of time in which it can sweep. However, it still has the bulk and power to pull off incredible feats and tear through enemy teams.
Life Orb Sun Sweeper
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name: Life Orb Sun Sweeper
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Solar Beam / Giga Drain
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Life Orb
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
ivs: 0 HP
nature: Modest
Moves
========
Sludge Bomb is a powerful STAB move with a 30% chance to poison the enemy, which helps to get through Fairy- and Grass-type Pokemon. Solar Beam is an incredible STAB move, as it takes only one turn to charge in the sun and hits Water-, Rock-, and Ground-types super effectively. Giga Drain can be used over Solar Beam, as it doesn't rely on the sun to charge up. A sun-boosted Hidden Power Fire helps Bulbasaur get around Steel-types that would otherwise wall it, as well as just providing it with all-around coverage. Even after all this, there still are Pokemon that Bulbasaur has a hard time tearing through. Sleep Powder allows Bulbasaur to cripple these Pokemon, so that it can have a couple turns to defeat them.
Set Details
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Maximizing Speed and Special Attack EVs allows Bulbasaur to be as big a threat as possible. The IV changes account for Hidden Power Fire and minimize recoil damage dealt by Life Orb. A Life Orb helps Bulbasaur deal significantly more damage. With a Modest nature, Bulbasaur Speed ties with Timid Bellsprout. However, Bulbasaur does end up being more powerful than Bellsprout.
Usage Tips
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Bulbasaur is fairly simple to use. Switch into Vulpix to set up the sun, then wait for the optimal opportunity for Bulbasaur to come in. Bulbasaur's decent special bulk allows it to switch in on special attacks better than physical attacks, so take that into account when preparing to switch. Water-type moves are the best to switch into, because in the sun they deal little damage to Bulbasaur. Once in battle, use Bulbasaur's strongest moves against the Pokemon that it's matched against. If you know that can't OHKO the opponent or that Bulbasaur can't survive one of that Pokemon's attacks, cripple it with Sleep Powder.
Team Options
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Vulpix is an obvious choice for a partner, as Drought lets it automatically set up sun upon switching in. If Vulpix has a Heat Rock, that's even better, as it means that the sun will last longer and Bulbasaur will benefit more from Chlorophyll. Bulbasaur pairs well with other Chlorophyll sweepers, as they also benefit from the sun and can break through walls, allowing Bulbasaur to clean up late-game. Flying-types, especially Fletchling, are a huge threat to Bulbasaur, so Pokemon like Chinchou and Archen are extremely useful. Bulbasaur has trouble safely switching in, so Pokemon that can provide a slow U-turn or Volt Switch, such as Mienfoo, Vullaby, and Chinchou, are extremely useful.
Eviolite Growth
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name: Eviolite Growth
move 1: Growth
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Sludge Bomb
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Eviolite
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Growth boosts Bulbasaur's Special Attack two stages, bringing it up to 32 Special Attack, making Bulbasaur an extremely dangerous sweeper in the sun. Sleep Powder gives Bulbasaur a chance to use Growth as well as provide a means to get through bulkier Pokemon. Giga Drain allows Bulbasaur to continue to be a threat out of the sun, as Growth will still have left it with +2 Special Attack. Hidden Power Fire helps Bulbasaur get past Steel- and Grass-types, while Sludge Bomb hits Grass-types harder but is walled by Steel Pokemon.
Set Details
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This EV spread maximizes Speed and Special Attack while taking into account the IVs lost because of Hidden Power Fire. A Timid nature hits 15 Speed, allowing Bulbasaur to outspeed or Speed tie with all Choice Scarf threats when in the sun. This nature also allows it to outspeed opposing sun sweepers, such as Bellsprout. Eviolite gives Bulbasaur more opportunities to switch in and set up Growth and can allow the sweep to continue outside the sun.
Usage Tips
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Because of Eviolite, Bulbasaur doesn't have as much of a problem switching in with this set. However, it's still beneficial to try to switch into a neutral or resisted hit so as to take as little damage as possible. Sleep Powder should be saved for a Pokemon that Bulbasaur can't easily take down. Once the opposing Pokemon is asleep, use Growth as the enemy either switches that Pokemon out or wastes the turn staying in. From there, Bulbasaur should attempt to punch as many holes in the enemy team as it can. Because only one Pokemon can be asleep at a time, avoid putting Pokemon to sleep that could have been OHKOed instead. Try to remove opposing Fire-type Pokemon before setting up sun. Fire-types tend to be able to wall Chlorophyll sweepers.
Team Options
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Vulpix is the best choice for a teammate, as it automatically starts sun upon switching in. Heat Rock on Vulpix is nice, as it gives Bulbasaur more time to set up and sweep. This set has trouble with Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix, so Pokemon that counter them are appreciated. Archen or Diglett are both useful for this function. Stealth Rock also minimizes the effect that they have on Bulbasaur's sweep. Archen is especially useful, as it also takes care of Fletchling and other Flying-type Pokemon. Chinchou can stop Fire-types and Flying-types well.
Other Options
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A defensive set with Synthesis, Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, and a STAB move, like Sludge Bomb or Giga Drain, would be threatening, but it is easily walled by Grass- or Steel-types. A Choice Scarf set can be used out of the sun, but it lacks power and is inferior to most other Pokemon that commonly run Choice Scarf.
Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Vulpix is a solid good counter to Bulbasaur, taking little damage from Solar Beam or Hidden Power Fire. Even Sludge Bomb deals little damage. However, Sleep Powder can provide Bulbasaur with an opportunity to whittle Vulpix's health down. Other Fire-types, such as Larvesta, Ponyta, and Growlithe, are also good walls to Bulbasaur, especially when one of their allies has been put to sleep.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially defensive Vullaby with Overcoat takes little damage from any attacks and can't be put to sleep. It can also hit hard with Brave Bird. RestTalk Munchlax is barely affected Bulbasaur's attacks as well as Sleep Powder. Koffing can take any hit from Bulbasaur after Sleep Powder has been used and can OHKO with Fire Blast.
**Opposing Weather**: Snover can switch in on Sleep Powder, removing the sun and replacing it with hail. If it has a Choice Scarf, it can also deal a good amount of damage back to Bulbasaur. Hippopotas only fears being hit by Giga Drain, but also changes the weather to sandstorm, stopping Bulbasaur's sun sweep.
**Fletchling**: With a priority Acrobatics, Fletchling can easily revenge kill any Chlorophyll sweeper set that Bulbasaur might run.
Overview
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Life Orb Sun Sweeper
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name: Life Orb Sun Sweeper
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Solar Beam / Giga Drain
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Life Orb
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
ivs: 0 HP
nature: Modest
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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name: Eviolite Growth
move 1: Growth
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Sludge Bomb
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Eviolite
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Other Options
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Checks & Counters
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- Will write this up in a bit
- Faces a lot of competition from Sprout / Oddish
- Fastest Chlorophyll Sweeper in LC
- It is also Bulkier than Bellsprout
- Its bulk makes it somewhat difficult to switch in
- Has Growth over oddish
Life Orb Sun Sweeper
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name: Life Orb Sun Sweeper
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Solar Beam / Giga Drain
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Life Orb
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
ivs: 0 HP
nature: Modest
Moves
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- Sludge Bomb is a powerful STAB with a decent chance to poison
- Solar Beam is Bulbasaur's most powerful STAB
- Giga Drain can be used cause it is more reliable and doesn't rely on Sun
- Sleep Powder allows Bulbasaur to cripple something that it can not OHKO
- HP Fire is powered up in the sun and has really good coverage with the other moves
Set Details
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- The given EV spread Maximizes Bulbasaur's Speed and Special attack accounting for IV changes from HP fire
- Modest Nature allows Bulbasaur to be the same speed, but more powerful than timid Bellsprout
- LO is used to give it more power
Usage Tips
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- Bulbasaur is Fairly simple to use, set up sun and find a place to switch it in
- It has decent special bulk so neutral or resisted Special attacks are your best bet
- Water types are the best moves to switch into, because in the sun bulbasaur 4x resists them
- Once in the battle, use your strongest move if it is a OHKO or if you can survive one of their attacks
- If something you can't take out switches in, cripple it with Sleep powder
Team Options
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- Vulpix is the Obvious choice for Bulba as it should be on dedicated sun teams
- Pairs well with other Chloro sweepers as they can break walls allowing bulba to clean up late
- Birds are a huge threat to Bulba, so things like Chinchou or Archen that can take on birds are good options (especially Fletchinder)
- Stuff that can provide a slower u turn or volt switch like Mienfoo, Vullaby and Chinchou
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name: Eviolite Growth
move 1: Growth
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Sludge Bomb
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Eviolite
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Growth is a great set up move for Bulbasaur, allowing it to hit 32 SpA after a boost in the sun
- Sleep powder gives you more opportunities to set up and can let you whittle down hard to kill opponents
- Giga Drain allows Bulbasaur to keep the sweep going outside of the sun and allows bulba to regain health
- HP fire hits opposing grass types and steel types
Set Details
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- EV spread maximizes Speed and Special attack when taking into account the IVs from HP Fire
- Timid Nature hits 15 speed, letting Bulbasaur outspeed or speed tie all scarfed threats in the sun
- The timid nature also gives it the speed edge over opposing sun sweepers such as Bellsprout
- Eviolite give Bulbasaur more opportunities to switch in and set up Growth, and can allow the sweep to continue outside the sun
Usage Tips
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- This set is a lot easier to switch in due to Eviolite supported Bulk
- Want to switch in on a neutral or resisted hit (in the sun)
- Sleep powder something if you can't take two hits or use growth on set up bait or a forced switch
- Once you have set up, attempt to punch as many hole in the opponents team as possible using sleep powder if you need and if the sleep clause hasn't been activated
- This set is best used after an opponents fire type has been removed
Team Options
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- Vulpix is an obvious choice, but Heat Rock is nice, as it provides more set up / sweep time
- This set has trouble with Fire Types such as Ponyta, Vulpix, and Growlithe so stuff that can take them on is appreciated (Archen, Diglet)
- Stealth Rock shorten's a fire-types life span (see the two above)
- Archen is also nice for taking on Fletchinder and other birds
Other Options
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- HP Ice is a decent option allowing you to take on Flying types like Doduo
- HP Rock is also an option to hit Fire types, but leaves you walled by steel types
- A defensive set with Leech Seed, double powder, and a STAB But is easily walled by Grass or Steel types and are better defensive grass types
- A Scarf set can be used out of the sun, but it lacks power and is inferior to many other scarfers
Checks & Counters
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- Vulpix is a really good Counter to Bulbasaur really only being annoyed by Sleep Powder
- Other Fire Types such as Larvesta, Ponyta, and Growlithe are also good responses once something has been put to sleep
- Specially defensive Vullaby with overcoat is an amazing counter
- Rest Talk Munchlax doesn't really care about bulbasaur unless it has multiple growth boosts
- Koffing can take any hit from Bulba after sleep powder has been used and OHKO with Fire Blast
- Scarf Snover can switch into growth or sleep powder and revenge kill while changing the weather
- Fletchling can switch into any move barring sludge bomb and KO with priority acrobatics
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