Another thing I would like to bring up is special Foul Play, which attacks using the target's Special Attack stat. If given the choice, is it better to stick with physical Foul Play or use special Foul Play instead? Is it worthwhile to run both on a single team? As special attackers run a 0 IV in Attack to reduce Foul Play damage, is it advisable for physical attackers to do the same with their Special Attack?
Sample set (subject to modification):
Sableye @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Recover
- Foul Play
If Sableye has 31 in all IVs, even with a -Atk nature, its Attack surpasses its Special Attack by 1 point, making Foul Play physical. However, with an Attack IV of 29 or less, its Foul Play becomes special, taking the effect mentioned earlier. This means that even if it Will-O-Wisps, its Foul Play damage will not be reduced.
Thoughts?