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* {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, having lower {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, meaning Porygon2 can be used as a {{dl|Appendix:Metagame terminology|wall}}, while its evolution can not. | * {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, having lower {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}, meaning Porygon2 can be used as a {{dl|Appendix:Metagame terminology|wall}}, while its evolution can not. | ||
* {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}} holding {{p|Pikachu}} are also due to the Light Ball doubling Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack stats, as well as Pikachu being a very common fan favorite. | * {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}} holding {{p|Pikachu}} are also due to the Light Ball doubling Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack stats, as well as Pikachu being a very common fan favorite. | ||
* {{p|Magneton}}, as previously stated, is still used in lower tiers because it still carries the ability to trap {{ | * {{p|Magneton}}, as previously stated, is still used in lower tiers because it still carries the ability to trap {{t|Steel}} types with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. It is also used because of its various resistances and high Special Attack. It also has some use in OU battles, as its slightly higher speed than {{p|Magnezone}} allows it to outspeed many OU Pokémon that Magnezone cannot. | ||
* {{DL|In-battle effect item|Eviolite}}, an item that multiplies both defenses of Not Fully Evolved Pokémon by 1.5, has made several other pre-evolutions—such as Gligar, Dusclops, Porygon2 and Chansey—popular in higher tiers, Dusclops even being in higher tiers than {{p|Dusknoir|its evolution}} on some tier lists. | * {{DL|In-battle effect item|Eviolite}}, an item that multiplies both defenses of Not Fully Evolved Pokémon by 1.5, has made several other pre-evolutions—such as Gligar, Dusclops, Porygon2 and Chansey—popular in higher tiers, Dusclops even being in higher tiers than {{p|Dusknoir|its evolution}} on some tier lists. | ||