ADV LC is a metagame that has been around on and off since 2014, but recently saw a revival and serious development in 2023. ADV LC is a bit different from other LC metagames thanks to generation 3's unique mechanics:
- No physical special split - as a result, some Pokemon lose STAB they would normally have, but also gain coverage through Hidden Power or other moves.
- Reduced item pool - items that are staples in other generations such as Eviolite or Choice Scarf do not exist in generation 3! Common items include Sitrus Berry (which restores 30HP,) pinch berries (like the Salac Berry,) Choice Band, and type boosting items (like Silk Scarf.)
- Early turn ends - Unlike future generations, the turn ends as soon as a Pokemon faints. This creates opportunities to deny your opponent a turn by using Explosion or sacking a Pokemon to hazards.
Resources
Introduction to ADV LC Article
Pokemon:
Moves: Sonic Boom, Dragon Rage, Baton Pass, Swagger, sleep inducing moves, accuracy lowering moves
Moves: Sonic Boom, Dragon Rage, Baton Pass, Swagger, sleep inducing moves, accuracy lowering moves
S
Diglett
Porygon
A+
Abra
Doduo
Wailmer
A
Elekid
Gastly
Staryu
Trapinch
A-
Anorith
Chinchou
Koffing
Snubbull
B+
Cubone
Duskull
Exeggcute
Horsea
Houndour
Voltorb
B
Bagon
Cacnea
Larvitar
Pineco
Ponyta
B-
Lileep
Magnemite
Onix
Snorunt
C
Baltoy
Carvanha
Meowth
Ralts
Diglett
Porygon
A+
Abra
Doduo
Wailmer
A
Elekid
Gastly
Staryu
Trapinch
A-
Anorith
Chinchou
Koffing
Snubbull
B+
Cubone
Duskull
Exeggcute
Horsea
Houndour
Voltorb
B
Bagon
Cacnea
Larvitar
Pineco
Ponyta
B-
Lileep
Magnemite
Onix
Snorunt
C
Baltoy
Carvanha
Meowth
Ralts
Normal Spam by reggg
Houndour + Anorith Offence by naere
Lileep T&P by Cawil Maxamad
Triple Electric by Zcarlett
Meta Defining Team by LeJames Chonk
Staryu go brrr + Boomspam + Barrier Abra Surprise by Kaboom
Sample sets for any Pokemon on the Viability Ranking can be found on the Smogon Strategy Pokedex.
Spikes:
Rapid Spin:
Encore:
Taunt:
Trick:
Memento:
Explosion:
Self-Destruct:
Quick Attack:
Knock Off*:
*Thief is usually better than Knock Off, but Anorith, Corphish, and Makuhita do not learn it.
Agility:
Belly Drum:
Bulk Up:
Calm Mind:
Curse:
Dragon Dance:
Swords Dance:
Rain Abusers:
Sun Abusers:
Sand Abusers*:
*Sand Veil only
Rapid Spin:
Encore:
Taunt:
Trick:
Memento:
Explosion:
Self-Destruct:
Quick Attack:
*Thief is usually better than Knock Off, but Anorith, Corphish, and Makuhita do not learn it.
Agility:
Belly Drum:
Bulk Up:
Calm Mind:
Curse:
Dragon Dance:
Swords Dance:
Rain Abusers:
Sun Abusers:
Sand Abusers*:
*Sand Veil only
Speed | Sprite | Pokemon | Base | Nature | IVs | EVs | ± |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | Horsea | 60 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | +2 | |
28 | Larvitar | 41 | Positive | 31 | 188 | +2 | |
28 | Bagon | 50 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | +2 | |
27 | Gastly | 80 | Positive | 31 | 196 | +1 | |
27 | Anorith | 75 | Positive | 31 | 236 | +1 | |
26 | Bellsprout | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 200 | +2 | |
25 | Onix | 70 | Positive | 31 | 196 | +1 | |
24 | Carvanha | 65 | Neutral | 31 | 236 | +1 | |
22 | Exeggcute | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | +2 | |
22 | Porygon | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | +2 | |
21 | Houndour | 65 | Neutral | 31 | 76 | +1 | |
21 | Larvitar | 41 | Positive | 31 | 188 | +1 | |
21 | Bagon | 50 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | +1 | |
20 | Diglett | 95 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
20 | Elekid | 95 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
20 | Voltorb | 100 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
19 | Abra | 90 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
19 | Staryu | 85 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
19 | Meowth | 90 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
19 | Ponyta | 90 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
18 | Doduo | 75 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
18 | Anorith | 75 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
18 | Gastly | 80 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
17 | Houndour | 65 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
17 | Onix | 70 | Positive | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
16 | Carvanha | 65 | Neutral | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
16 | Chinchou | 67 | Neutral | 31 | 220 | 0 | |
15 | Wailmer | 60 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
15 | Horsea | 60 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
14 | Houndour | 65 | Neutral | 31 | 76 | 0 | |
14 | Larvitar | 41 | Positive | 31 | 188 | 0 | |
14 | Bagon | 50 | Neutral | 31 | 196 | 0 | |
14 | Cacnea | 35 | Positive | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
14 | Magnemite | 45 | Neutral | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
13 | Bellsprout | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 200 | 0 | |
13 | Cubone | 35 | Neutral | 31 | 236 | 0 | |
12 | Baltoy | 55 | Neutral | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
11 | Exeggcute | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | 0 | |
11 | Koffing | 35 | Neutral | 31 | 76 | 0 | |
11 | Cacnea | 35 | Neutral | 31 | 76 | 0 | |
11 | Porygon | 40 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | 0 | |
10 | Wailmer | 60 | Negative | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
10 | Snubbull | 30 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | 0 | |
9 | Porygon | 40 | Negative | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
9 | Duskull | 25 | Neutral | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
9 | Lileep | 23 | Neutral | 31 | 12 | 0 | |
8 | Trapinch | 10 | Neutral | 31 | 36 | 0 | |
8 | Pineco | 15 | Neutral | 31 | 0 | 0 |
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