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===Baton Pass chain=== | ===Baton Pass chain=== | ||
Refers to continuous use of the move {{m|Baton Pass}} and the accumulated [[Statistic#Stat modifiers|stat changes]]. | Refers to continuous use of the move {{m|Baton Pass}} and the accumulated [[Statistic#Stat modifiers|stat changes]]. | ||
===BST=== | ===BST=== | ||
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===Buff=== | ===Buff=== | ||
When properties of a Pokémon's stats, movepool, or Ability are changed between games to become more viable. For instance, in Generation VII, {{p|Pelipper}} and {{p|Torkoal}} has the access of Ability {{a|Drizzle}} and {{a|Drought}}, respectively. | When properties of a Pokémon's stats, movepool, or Ability are changed between games to become more viable. For instance, in Generation VII, {{p|Pelipper}} and {{p|Torkoal}} has the access of Ability {{a|Drizzle}} and {{a|Drought}}, respectively. | ||
===Bulky Offense (BO)=== | |||
A team-building and battling strategy intended to overwhelm the opponent with passively offensive and defensive pressure. These teams are also referred to as "Balanced Team". | |||
===Choice lock=== | ===Choice lock=== | ||
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===Spread move=== | ===Spread move=== | ||
In [[Double Battle]]s, damaging moves that target {{cat|Moves that target all adjacent Pokémon|all other Pokémon}} or {{cat|Moves that target all adjacent foes|all opponent's Pokémon}}. | In [[Double Battle]]s and [[Triple Battle]]s, damaging moves that target {{cat|Moves that target all adjacent Pokémon|all other Pokémon}} or {{cat|Moves that target all adjacent foes|all opponent's Pokémon}}. | ||
===STAB=== | ===STAB=== | ||
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===Sub-legendary Pokémon=== | ===Sub-legendary Pokémon=== | ||
Refers to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] that generally permitted in the official competitive play. These Pokémon include {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, | Refers to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] that generally permitted in the official competitive play. These Pokémon include {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, {{p|Tapu Koko}}, {{p|Tapu Lele}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, and {{p|Tapu Fini}}<!--{{p|Type: Null}}, {{p|Silvally}}, {{p|Nihilego}}, {{p|Buzzwole}}, {{p|Pheromosa}}, {{p|Xurkitree}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, {{p|Kartana}}, and {{p|Guzzlord}}-->. | ||
===Team Preview=== | ===Team Preview=== | ||
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===Tier=== | ===Tier=== | ||
{{main|Tier}} | {{main|Tier}} | ||
An attempt by players to classify {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in a given [[generation]] by their utility in competitive battles. | |||
===Time Limit=== | ===Time Limit=== | ||