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; Annoyer: A Pokémon designed with the sole purpose of annoying the opponent and making the game difficult for him/her. Moves for this purpose include {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Attract}}. It should be noted that the use of Annoyers has fallen since the start of [[Generation III]]. | ; Annoyer: A Pokémon designed with the sole purpose of annoying the opponent and making the game difficult for him/her. Moves for this purpose include {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Attract}}. It should be noted that the use of Annoyers has fallen since the start of [[Generation III]]. | ||
; Atmacune: A {{p|Suicune}} moveset from [[Generation II]], which has {{M|Curse}}, {{M|Rest}}, {{M|Return}} and {{M|Roar}}. | ; Atmacune: A {{p|Suicune}} moveset from [[Generation II]], which has {{M|Curse}}, {{M|Rest}}, {{M|Return}} and {{M|Roar}}. No longer viable now that {{m|Curse}} is no longer a TM. | ||
; Baton Passer: A moveset with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move or {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Mean Look}}, {{m|Substitute}}, or {{m|Wish}}. Designed to raise one or more stats for a few turns, then pass off to another Pokémon who can use them better. Stat boosts are countered by a '''Hazer''' or '''Psuedo-Hazer'''. | ; Baton Passer: A moveset with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move or {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Mean Look}}, {{m|Substitute}}, or {{m|Wish}}. Designed to raise one or more stats for a few turns, then pass off to another Pokémon who can use them better. Stat boosts are countered by a '''Hazer''' or '''Psuedo-Hazer'''. | ||