Appendix:Metagame terminology: Difference between revisions

A Pokémon with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move such as {{m|Swords Dance}} or {{m|Agility}}. The ''Baton Passer'' raises one or more of its stats, then uses Baton Pass to hand the effects to another Pokémon in the party. A good example of a Baton Passer is {{p|Ninjask}}, whose Ability {{a|Speed Boost}} constantly increases its Speed stat. A Baton Passer often abuses the move {{m|Protect}} and may use Swords Dance and/or Substitute as well. Ninjask commonly carries Substitute and a [[Liechi Berry]] so that it can Baton Pass four Speed Boosts, a Leichi boost, and possibly a few Swords Dance boosts or a Substitute. The common counter to a Baton Passer is a [[#Hazer|Hazer]] or [[#Phazer|]], which eliminate stat boosts, thereby rendering the tactic useless. A Baton Passer could potentially counter Phazers by using {{m|Ingrain}}; however, only {{p|Smeargle}} can learn both of these moves through {{m|Sketch}}. Phazers that utilize {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} can be evaded by Baton Passing to a Pokémon with {{a|Soundproof}}; however, they are also oblivious to the effects of moves such as {{m|Heal Bell}} and {{m|Perish Song}}. Multiple Baton Passers in one team can be used to create a [[#Baton Pass Chain|]].