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Appendix:Metagame terminology: Difference between revisions
Removed foolish/outdated/unused terms. Seriously, half this stuff isn't used in the metagame, and I know what's going on there. I will add more and remove more later.
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===Hax=== | ===Hax=== | ||
Refers to outcomes that are perceived as unlikely to the point of being unfair. Common targets are {{DL|Damage modification|critical hits}}, moves missing, the success of secondary effects, and full {{status|paralysis}}. Can also refer to reliance on uncertain outcomes, such as the use of [[one-hit knockout move]]s or [[held item]]s like {{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Band}}, or {{DL|In-battle effect item|BrightPowder}}. Hax is, somewhat paradoxically, often associated with the Ability {{a|Serene Grace}}. | Refers to outcomes that are perceived as unlikely to the point of being unfair. Common targets are {{DL|Damage modification|critical hits}}, moves missing, the success of secondary effects, and full {{status|paralysis}}. Can also refer to reliance on uncertain outcomes, such as the use of [[one-hit knockout move]]s or [[held item]]s like {{DL|In-battle effect item|Quick Claw}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Band}}, or {{DL|In-battle effect item|BrightPowder}}. Hax is, somewhat paradoxically, often associated with the Ability {{a|Serene Grace}}. | ||
===HP <type>=== | ===HP <type>=== | ||
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===Standard rules=== | ===Standard rules=== | ||
Refer to a set of widely employed rules for multiplayer battles. Includes species, sleep, and evasion clauses, as well as bans on [[cheating|hacks]], [[one-hit knockout moves]], and Pokémon in the (abided) Uber [[tier]] | Refer to a set of widely employed rules for multiplayer battles. Includes species, sleep, and evasion clauses, as well as bans on [[cheating|hacks]], [[one-hit knockout moves]], and Pokémon in the (abided) Uber [[tier]]. | ||
===Tier=== | ===Tier=== | ||
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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. | ||
====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>. | ||
====DDer==== | ====DDer==== | ||
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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. | ||
====Lead==== | ====Lead==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, or one of the Pokémon sets that is commonly sent out first. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, or one of the Pokémon sets that is commonly sent out first. | ||
====Pseudo-passer==== | ====Pseudo-passer==== | ||
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====Shuffler==== | ====Shuffler==== | ||
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}}. | 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===== | =====Status shuffler===== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to inflict [[status ailment]]s on multiple opposing Pokémon, and cause multiple switches from the opponent in order to achieve this end. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to inflict [[status ailment]]s on multiple opposing Pokémon, and cause multiple switches from the opponent in order to achieve this end. | ||
====Spiker==== | ====Spiker==== | ||
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====Revenge killer==== | ====Revenge killer==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to knock out opposing Pokémon without preparation by timing the free switch-in that is granted when an ally is knocked out. Is typically tailored torwards getting to move first, by including one or more damage-dealing moves with increased [[priority]] and/or a comparatively high {{stat|Speed}} stat (achieved with or without the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}). This aspect of Pokémon battling is highlighted in the games in the form of the move {{m|Retaliate}}. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to knock out opposing Pokémon without preparation by timing the free switch-in that is granted when an ally is knocked out. Is typically tailored torwards getting to move first, by including one or more damage-dealing moves with increased [[priority]] and/or a comparatively high {{stat|Speed}} stat (achieved with or without the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}). This aspect of Pokémon battling is highlighted in the games in the form of the move {{m|Retaliate}}. | ||
====Smash Pass==== | ====Smash Pass==== | ||
Refers to the stat changes caused by {{m|Shell Smash}} being passed on to an ally via {{m|Baton Pass}}. | Refers to the stat changes caused by {{m|Shell Smash}} being passed on to an ally via {{m|Baton Pass}}. | ||
====Sponge==== | ====Sponge==== | ||
''See [[#Wall|wall]].'' | ''See [[#Wall|wall]].'' | ||
====Subpasser==== | ====Subpasser==== | ||
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===Species-specific sets=== | ===Species-specific sets=== | ||
====Calmcune==== | ====Calmcune==== | ||
Refers to a {{p|Suicune}} set that includes the move {{m|Calm Mind}}, commonly assisted by {{m|Rest}}. | Refers to a {{p|Suicune}} set that includes the move {{m|Calm Mind}}, commonly assisted by {{m|Rest}}. | ||
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====Leadape==== | ====Leadape==== | ||
Refers to an {{p|Infernape}} set that is sent out first, commonly including both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, {{m|Fake Out}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus | Refers to an {{p|Infernape}} set that is sent out first, commonly including both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, {{m|Fake Out}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus | ||
====Mixape==== | ====Mixape==== | ||