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Appendix:Metagame terminology: Difference between revisions
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(These terms are for pre-V generations, so while they may be outdated, I don't think they should be removed. Hazer definitely needs to stay, as the common term "Phazer" is derived from it.) |
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====Anti-lead==== | ====Anti-lead==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, intended to foil the Pokémon sets that are commonly sent out first. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, intended to foil the Pokémon sets that are commonly sent out first. | ||
====Attack lead==== | |||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, intended to foil the Pokémon sets that are commonly sent out first, through the use of damage-dealing [[move]]s supported by a high {{DL|Stats|Attack}} or {{DL|Stats|Special Attack}} stat. | |||
====Baton Passer==== | ====Baton Passer==== | ||
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====Choice user==== | ====Choice user==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set [[held item|holding]] the item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}, or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. Branched into numerous terms such as "Choiced", "Banded" "Scarfed", "Specced", "Choice", "Band", "Scarf", "Specs", "CB" <Pokémon>. | Refers to a Pokémon set [[held item|holding]] the item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}, or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. Branched into numerous terms such as "Choiced", "Banded" "Scarfed", "Specced", "Choice", "Band", "Scarf", "Specs", "CB" <Pokémon>. | ||
====Cleric==== | |||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to restore the {{stat|HP}} and/or cure the [[status ailment]]s of its allies, through the use of [[status move]]s like {{m|Wish}} and {{m|Aromatherapy}}. | |||
====Counter==== | ====Counter==== | ||
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====Glass cannon==== | ====Glass cannon==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set with comparatively high {{stat|Attack}} and/or {{stat|Special Attack}} that, due to its combination of {{stat|HP}} and {{stat|Defense}}/{{stat|Special Defense}}, takes a comparatively high percentage of damage from damage-dealing moves. | Refers to a Pokémon set with comparatively high {{stat|Attack}} and/or {{stat|Special Attack}} that, due to its combination of {{stat|HP}} and {{stat|Defense}}/{{stat|Special Defense}}, takes a comparatively high percentage of damage from damage-dealing moves. | ||
====Goodstuff==== | |||
Refers to a Pokémon species that due to its [[stats]], [[type]](s), [[Ability]]/Abilities, and the [[move]]s it is able to learn, merits usage without much regard to the team it is put on, being capable of doing good on most teams as a stand-alone Pokémon. | |||
====Hazer==== | ====Hazer==== | ||
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====Sponge==== | ====Sponge==== | ||
''See [[#Wall|wall]].'' | ''See [[#Wall|wall]].'' | ||
====Sub CM==== | |||
Refers to the [[move]]s {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Calm Mind}} being present in a Pokémon set. | |||
====Subpasser==== | ====Subpasser==== | ||
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====Subseeder==== | ====Subseeder==== | ||
Refers to a [[#Seeder|seeder]] Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Substitute}}. | |||
====Sunnybeamer==== | ====Sunnybeamer==== | ||
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===Species-specific sets=== | ===Species-specific sets=== | ||
====Bellyzard==== | ====Bellyzard==== | ||
Refers to a {{p|Charizard}} set that includes the move {{m|Belly Drum}}, the [[Ability]] {{a|Blaze}}, and an {{stat|HP}} stat that is divisible by 4. It is commonly assisted by a [[Salac Berry]] and/or the move {{m|Substitute}}. It has fallen out of favor since [[Generation III]] due to {{m|Stealth | Refers to a {{p|Charizard}} set that includes the move {{m|Belly Drum}}, the [[Ability]] {{a|Blaze}}, and an {{stat|HP}} stat that is divisible by 4. It is commonly assisted by a [[Salac Berry]] and/or the move {{m|Substitute}}. It has fallen out of favor since [[Generation III]] due to {{m|Stealth Rock}}. | ||
====Calmcune==== | ====Calmcune==== | ||
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====McIcegar==== | ====McIcegar==== | ||
Refers to a {{p|Gengar}} set that includes the moves {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Substitute}} | Refers to a {{p|Gengar}} set that includes the moves {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Substitute}}, intended for use in [[Generation III]]. | ||
====Mixape==== | ====Mixape==== | ||