Please note for the time being Cyberzero is recovering from an injury, so as ATL I will be continuing things until he gets back.
Our Pokemon so far:
Type: Electric / Dragon
Style Bias: Somewhat Defensive
Build Bias: Mixed, possibly Special
Ability: Shield Dust/Static
Stats: 108 HP/60 Atk/118 Def/112 Sp Atk/70 Sp Def/80 Spe
An "Attacking Move" is a move that deals significant damage to an opponent. All other moves are considered "Non-Attacking Moves". As a general rule, any move that can be used under Taunt, is considered to be an Attacking Move. However, there are a few exceptional moves that deal a small amount of damage, but their primary battle purpose is based on a secondary move effect, and Are therefore considered Non-Attacking moves. For example, Rapid Spin and Knock Off are considered to be Non-Attacking Moves, even though they can be used under Taunt. The Topic Leader has sole discretion for interpreting which moves are considered Attacking or Non-Attacking Moves for a given pokemon.
All moves will be categorized as Competitive, Non-Competitive, or Required.
Allowed:
Toxic
Teeter Dance/Confuse Ray
Spider Web/Mean Look/Block
Double Team
Sleep Talk
Subsitute
Rest
Attract
Captivate
Protect
Dragon Dance
Thunder Wave
Magnet Rise
Charge
Knock Off
Growth
Roar/Whirlwind
Gravity
Rain Dance
Sunny Day
Pain Split
Safeguard
Mirror Coat
Haze
Psycho Shift
Mist
Counter
Curse
Fake Tears/Metal Sound
Heal Bell/Aromatherapy
Refresh
Moonlight/Morning Sun/Synthesis
Stealth Rock
Taunt
Amnesia
Iron Defense/Barrier/Acid Armor
Stun Spore/Glare
Meditate/Sharpen
Power Trick
Trick Room
Controversial:
Yawn
Wish
Stockpile/Swallow/Spit Up
Light Screen
Reflect
Cosmic Power
Roost/Recover/Slack Off/Milk Drink/Softboiled
Metal Burst
Unallowed:
Leech Seed
Calm Mind
Baton Pass
Swords Dance
Nasty Plot/Tail Glow
Agility/Rock Polish
Will-o-Wisp
Spore/Hypnosis/Sleep Powder/Grasswhistle/Sing/Dark Void/Lovely Kiss
Trick
Encore
Our Pokemon so far:
Type: Electric / Dragon
Style Bias: Somewhat Defensive
Build Bias: Mixed, possibly Special
Ability: Shield Dust/Static
Stats: 108 HP/60 Atk/118 Def/112 Sp Atk/70 Sp Def/80 Spe
An "Attacking Move" is a move that deals significant damage to an opponent. All other moves are considered "Non-Attacking Moves". As a general rule, any move that can be used under Taunt, is considered to be an Attacking Move. However, there are a few exceptional moves that deal a small amount of damage, but their primary battle purpose is based on a secondary move effect, and Are therefore considered Non-Attacking moves. For example, Rapid Spin and Knock Off are considered to be Non-Attacking Moves, even though they can be used under Taunt. The Topic Leader has sole discretion for interpreting which moves are considered Attacking or Non-Attacking Moves for a given pokemon.
All moves will be categorized as Competitive, Non-Competitive, or Required.
- Competitive moves are moves that are viable for use in battle on a given pokemon. This categorization is applicable depending on the pokemon. Sometimes a move will be competitive on one pokemon and non-competitive for another.
- Required moves are moves that must be included in the final movepool, and are generally not up for discussion. A list of commonly Required moves can be found in X-Act's movepool guide.
- The list of moves in this post will serve as the single point-of-reference for the current state of the discussion.
- Post arguments for moves to be Allowed or Disallowed from the pokemon's final movepool. All posts should be presented with reasoning.
- Posting lists of moves is strictly prohibited. Do not copy the TL's list, and then add "Yes/No" or a similarly worthless comment, beside each one. Posts that contain lists of moves will be deleted, even if the post contains additional reasoning and content.
- The Topic Leader will update the list continuously throughout the discussion, using recent posts to determine changes to the move list. Moves may have a fluctuating status as the community debates for or against the move in response to changes in the OP.
- Posts should be based on the current state of the list in the OP. It is the responsibility of each member to check the OP before making any post in the thread. Posts that demonstrate lack of familiarity with the current OP will be deleted.
- The Topic Leader is the sole arbiter for determining "general community consensus". The TL may ignore arguments for or against certain moves, if they feel the argument is not presented with sufficient evidence or reasoning. Do not assume that the existence of a few dissenting posts will ensure that a move will be categorized as Controversial.
- All moves that are considered Competitive for this pokemon are included in the list in the OP. Non-Competitive moves should not be discussed in this thread, unless you feel they are miscategorized and should be considered Competitive (see next rule).
- If you disagree with the TL's categorization of a move as Competitive or Non-Competitive, you can post arguments in this thread, but reasoning must be supplied.
Allowed:
Toxic
Teeter Dance/Confuse Ray
Spider Web/Mean Look/Block
Double Team
Sleep Talk
Subsitute
Rest
Attract
Captivate
Protect
Dragon Dance
Thunder Wave
Magnet Rise
Charge
Knock Off
Growth
Roar/Whirlwind
Gravity
Rain Dance
Sunny Day
Pain Split
Safeguard
Mirror Coat
Haze
Psycho Shift
Mist
Counter
Curse
Fake Tears/Metal Sound
Heal Bell/Aromatherapy
Refresh
Moonlight/Morning Sun/Synthesis
Stealth Rock
Taunt
Amnesia
Iron Defense/Barrier/Acid Armor
Stun Spore/Glare
Meditate/Sharpen
Power Trick
Trick Room
Controversial:
Yawn
Wish
Stockpile/Swallow/Spit Up
Light Screen
Reflect
Cosmic Power
Roost/Recover/Slack Off/Milk Drink/Softboiled
Metal Burst
Unallowed:
Leech Seed
Calm Mind
Baton Pass
Swords Dance
Nasty Plot/Tail Glow
Agility/Rock Polish
Will-o-Wisp
Spore/Hypnosis/Sleep Powder/Grasswhistle/Sing/Dark Void/Lovely Kiss
Trick
Encore