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Aipom learns it naturally. Smeargle can Sketch it. Otherwise breed it onto something else in the Ground egg group.
Serebii has that kind of information readily available so check there in the Pokemon's Egg Moves when you need to figure out a breeding chain. I don't know if there are any mistakes in it, however...
It won't work if the pokemon you're checking has an IV of 0.
I want to make a team with a pokemon with the Flash Fire ability and the other poke knows Lava Plume. I was thinking of Houndoom for the Flash Fire poke, but what poke should I use for the Lava Plume part?
This is for 2v2 double battles in case you didn't know.
This is for 2v2 double battles in case you didn't know.
Err, Choice Scarf Heatran?
I'm not really into Double Battles, but I'd watch out for Earthquakes if I were you.
I was hoping for a pokemon besides Heatran(not that I have anything against it). Maybe I'll try Magmortar.
I want to use CB Snorlax, but with Pursuit. This means that I lose the Emerald tutor moves/XD moves. So no Fire Punch or Selfdestruct. I have Return (or Body Slam, depending on the rest of my team), Earthquake, and Pursuit so far. The rest of my move selection isn't all that great, but here are some moves that I'm considering.
Sleep Talk for a better switch into Gengar.
Body Slam, in case I want both it AND Return.
Rest, because CBLax is still bulky. I don't know why it's so looked down upon as a special tank.
Crunch, for a better hit on Bronzong than Pursuit.
Focus Punch for obvious reasons.
Giga Impact, because surviving after the attack isn't always the goal.
Rock Slide, Zen Headbutt, and Brick Break are also options, but I don't totally know what for.
Eh? Which one should I use?
Sleep Talk for a better switch into Gengar.
Body Slam, in case I want both it AND Return.
Rest, because CBLax is still bulky. I don't know why it's so looked down upon as a special tank.
Crunch, for a better hit on Bronzong than Pursuit.
Focus Punch for obvious reasons.
Giga Impact, because surviving after the attack isn't always the goal.
Rock Slide, Zen Headbutt, and Brick Break are also options, but I don't totally know what for.
Eh? Which one should I use?
Maybe this thread
Depends on your team. Although Crunch is good. Also Body Slam is good because of it's 30% chance of paralysis. Sleep Talk and Rest is good. I can't choose. =s
So it depends on your team. Do you need a status absorber you Rest or Sleep Talk. Gyarados counter? Rock Slide works. Zen Headbutt it pretty useless as you're slow. Body Slam works pretty well if you're team is slow.
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Sleep Talk - An OK choice on Snorlax, but CB will only let you use this once. With Snorlax's type coverage you'll really be screwed over if you don't get the move that you really need (e.g. EQing a Gengar, Pursuit a Tyranitar). 6/10
Body Slam - Parahax. One of the best and safest choices to go with, even if you aren't hitting something for SE damage, that 30% chance at paralysis will cripple or at least annoy any non-ghost type. 8/10
Rest - Choice Band rest is pretty lol. I'd just back external recovery (wish support). Besides, Lax has better choices. 5/10
Crunch - Another nice one. Gives you something to do against Bronzong for one thing but also Dusknoir and allows you to hit Cress for super-effective as well. Defence drops are a nice bonus on an overall pretty nice move. 8/10
Focus Punch - Meh, prediction option. If you can go for it, i guess. But realistically, STAB Return has 153 BP already. Only really use for Flying/Levitating steels (as EQ covers the grounded ones well enough). It is your best option against, say, Skarmory but as for bulky waters/grounds (esp. Gliscor and Gyarados), Return is more ideal. 7/10
Giga Impact - Ehh, 225 BP after STAB. While it sounds inviting, that free turn can really be a detriment to your team. Not that bad, but by no means good. 5/10.
Rock Slide, Zen Headbutt, and Brick Break - Some more interesting options, I guess. Rock + Ground is pretty good coverage but will still leave you walled against Bronzong. Zen Headbutt's good for Weezing if you're facing that problem but otherwise pretty meh, again. Brick Break is (like Focus Punch) pretty awful. 6/10 , 6/10 , 5/10
Best choices are Body Slam or Crunch depending on the rest of your Team. And finally "special" mentions,
Fire Blast - A valid choice against Skarmory and physically-defensive Bronzongs.
Ice Beam - Very, very lol, but Ice/Ground does in fact cover alot. Specifically good against Gliscor and Salamence.
Thunderbolt - You now put the hurt on an incoming BulkyDos or even hit that aforementioned Skarm. You want really doing against Bulky Waters has they generally have decent SpDef to shrug off just such weaker hits.
There's no fix-all move really, so pick your poison. Hope I could help.
i got this by SR'ing: Moltres (naughty) 11 hp/9 att/29 def/25 sp att/ 3 sp def/ 31 speed... should i keep it?
Thank you, Train Man and Mr. Darkrai. I know I picked some wacky moves, but I find that whenever I can't decide on a move (or the Pokemon's movepool is limited as far as easy setmaking goes), I tend to find a lot of "half there" options. CB Rest is the new wave in competitive battling! >:O :P I think that I'll go with Fire Blast, Thunderbolt, or Crunch, as my team has minor problems with Gyarados, and I don't currently have a way of breaking down steels (as I only have three Pokemon in it so far...). That was all the help I could ask for, thank you!
ok can someone tell me, that while wobby is in limbo how this is even survivable by the pink blob
ninjask used 2x swords dance and passed 3 speeds, now from previous experiance i can use any move i so wish and OHKO, so why does wobby survive with 25-30% hp and is able to counter when i use EQ. nothing without a focus sash can survive anything metagross with that power is throwing out, so why is wobby differant?
ninjask used 2x swords dance and passed 3 speeds, now from previous experiance i can use any move i so wish and OHKO, so why does wobby survive with 25-30% hp and is able to counter when i use EQ. nothing without a focus sash can survive anything metagross with that power is throwing out, so why is wobby differant?
What the fuck did you just ask?
What's a good moveset spread for a Mawile with Sing? Please note that I can also get emerald tutor moves on it....
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