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===Decoy=== | ===Decoy=== | ||
Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy. | Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent, usually a Revenge Killer. A Decoy is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy. | ||
===DDer=== | ===DDer=== | ||
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===Revenge Killer=== | ===Revenge Killer=== | ||
A Pokémon that can switch in after an opponent has knocked out another Pokémon and knock out that opponent. Revenge Killers are often equipped with [[#Priority Moves|Priority Moves]] or a [[Choice Scarf]]. For example, {{p|Weavile}} makes an effective revenge killer due to its high {{stat|Attack}} stat and access to {{m|Ice Shard}}. | A Pokémon that can switch in after an opponent has knocked out another Pokémon and knock out that opponent. Revenge Killers are often equipped with [[#Priority Moves|Priority Moves]] or a [[Choice Scarf]]. For example, {{p|Weavile}} makes an effective revenge killer due to its high {{stat|Attack}} stat and access to {{m|Ice Shard}}. Sometimes employed after 'sacrificing' a Decoy. | ||
===Sashed=== | ===Sashed=== | ||