Appendix:Metagame terminology: Difference between revisions

Refers to a tactic in [[Double Battle]] that uses moves or Abilities to increase the player's Pokémon's Speed or decrease their opponent's Speed in order to move first. This strategy is usually achieved via {{m|Tailwind}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}, or {{m|Electroweb}}. {{m|Trick Room}} is also occasionally referred to as Speed control.

A pre-battle session where the players will be able to see the species of the 6 Pokémon the own and the opponent has on their team. Officially introduced in Generation V

Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to prevent the opponent from progressing with their strategy, commonly through the use of [[status move]]s and [[status condition]]s.

====Anti-lead====

 

====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 {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.

Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to use the move {{m|Baton Pass}} in order to pass on positive [[stat]] changes and/or {{DL|Status condition|volatile battle status}}es, which it may or may not have contributed to itself.

Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Dragon Dance}} or {{m|Swords Dance}}.

====Hazer====

Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Haze}}.

=====Phazer=====

Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to eliminate an opponent's Pokémon's positive [[stat]] changes and/or other beneficial effects without using {{m|Haze}}. One approach is to force the opponent's Pokémon to be sent back, by using {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Circle Throw}}, or {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Another approach is to pressure the opponent to call back their Pokémon, by using [[status move]]s with disadvantageous effects that can be removed through switching (such as {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Perish Song}}, or {{m|Yawn}}).

Originally referred to as a pseudo-[[#Hazer|hazer]], it has since been shortened to PHazer, and now commonly formatted simply phazer.

====Lead====

Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, or one of the Pokémon sets that is commonly sent out first.

====Suicide lead====

Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, including a comparatively high {{stat|Speed}} stat, one or more moves that cause entry hazards, and the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}} or the [[Ability]] {{a|Sturdy}}.

A lead that uses U-Turn or Volt Switch to send in a Pokémon without missing a chance to inflict damage. Scout leads often work well with Choice items.

Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to force the opponent's Pokémon to be sent back, by using {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Circle Throw}}, or {{m|Dragon Tail}}. "Status shuffler" refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to inflict [[status condition]]s on multiple opposing Pokémon, and cause multiple switches from the opponent in order to achieve this end.

Refers to a low-level Pokémon set that includes the Ability {{a|Sturdy}} and the [[held item]] {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice}}, with the Pokémon usually having maximum HP of 21 or less. A common and popular strategy in [[Little Cup]] competitions.

Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Leech Seed}}. A "Subseeder" refers to a Pokémon set that includes the moves {{m|Substitute}} and Leech Seed.

====Subsplit====

Refers to a Pokémon, typically with a low HP stat, whose set that includes the moves {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Pain Split}}. After creating a substitute, the Pokémon regains their HP by using Pain Split on the opponent.

Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to knock out opposing Pokémon in succession, usually through the assistance of positive [[stat]] changes. Commonly branched into the categories physical sweeper, special sweeper, and mixed sweeper, depending on its stats and damage-dealing moves.

Also known as a sponge, this term refers to a Pokémon set that, due to its combination of {{stat|HP}} and {{stat|Defense}} and/or {{stat|Special Defense}}, takes a comparatively low percentage of damage from [[physical move]]s or [[special move]]s or both. Commonly branched into the categories physical wall, special wall, and mixed wall, depending on its stats. Is similar to a [[#Tank|tank]].

Refers to a {{p|Suicune}} set that includes the moves {{m|Calm Mind}}, {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, and a [[special move]], crediting a perceived inventor by Internet handle.

Refers to a {{p|Thundurus}} Incarnate Forme set and a {{p|Landorus}} Therian Forme set being present in a team in a Double Battle. Common in Generation VI VGC (2014 and 2015).

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]].

Refers to a {{p|Walrein}} set that includes {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}, and {{a|Ice Body}}, intended for [[#Staller|stalling]] during a {{Weather|hail}}storm.

Refers to {{p|Terrakion}} (with the Ability {{a|Justified}}) and {{p|Whimsicott}} (with the move {{m|Beat Up}}) as the leads in a [[Double Battle]]. Typically, Whimsicott uses Beat Up on Terrakion, activating Terrakion's Justified Ability six times and raising its {{stat|Attack}} stages. Common in Generation V and VI VGC (2011-2013, 2015).