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===Pinch Berry=== | ===Pinch Berry=== | ||
Refers to the {{b|Liechi}}, {{b|Ganlon}}, {{b|Salac}}, {{b|Petaya}}, {{b|Apicot}}, {{b|Lansat}}, and {{b|Starf}} Berries, which all raise a [[stat]] when the holding Pokémon's HP drops below ¼ (referred to as being in a pinch in the games). The {{b|Micle}} and {{b|Custap}} Berries may also be considered Pinch Berries. | Refers to the {{b|Liechi}}, {{b|Ganlon}}, {{b|Salac}}, {{b|Petaya}}, {{b|Apicot}}, {{b|Lansat}}, and {{b|Starf}} Berries, which all raise a [[stat]] when the holding Pokémon's HP drops below ¼ (referred to as being in a pinch in the games). The {{b|Micle}} and {{b|Custap}} Berries may also be considered Pinch Berries. | ||
===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon=== | |||
{{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}} | |||
Refers to the Pokémon {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}}. | |||
===RNG=== | ===RNG=== | ||
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====BoltBeam==== | ====BoltBeam==== | ||
Refers to the [[move]]s {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} being present in a Pokémon set. "Pseudo BoltBeam" refers to a damage-dealing {{type|Electric}} move and a damage-dealing {{type|Ice}} move being present in a Pokémon set, when these aren't the exact combination of Thunderbolt and Ice Beam. BoltBeam is amply featured in the games. | Refers to the [[move]]s {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} being present in a Pokémon set, and the resulting offensive [[type]] synergy. "Pseudo BoltBeam" refers to a damage-dealing {{type|Electric}} move and a damage-dealing {{type|Ice}} move being present in a Pokémon set, when these aren't the exact combination of Thunderbolt and Ice Beam. BoltBeam is amply featured in the games. | ||
====Bulky==== | ====Bulky==== | ||
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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}}. | 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>. | ||
====Cleric==== | ====Cleric==== | ||
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====Paraflincher==== | ====Paraflincher==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is capable of inducing {{status|paralysis}} and causing | Refers to a Pokémon set that is capable of inducing {{status|paralysis}} and causing {{DL|status ailment|flinch|flinching}}. | ||
====Pseudo-passer==== | ====Pseudo-passer==== | ||
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====Staller==== | ====Staller==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to force a standstill in order to enjoy its advantages, which may include recurring effect damage to opposing Pokémon (such as from certain [[status ailment]]s or [[Weather|weather conditions]]). This may be achieved through the use of [[move]]s/[[held item]]s/[[Ability|Abilities]] that restore {{stat|HP}} and/or moves like {{m|Protect}}, usually combined with stats and [[type]](s) that minimize the percentage of damage taken from damage-dealing moves. It is amply featured in the games. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is intended to force a standstill in order to enjoy its advantages, which may include recurring effect damage to opposing Pokémon (such as from certain [[status ailment]]s or [[Weather|weather conditions]]). This may be achieved through the use of [[move]]s/[[held item]]s/[[Ability|Abilities]] that restore {{stat|HP}} and/or moves like {{m|Protect}}, usually combined with stats and [[type]](s) that minimize the percentage of damage taken from damage-dealing moves. It is amply featured in the games. | ||
====Suicide Spiker/Rocker==== | |||
Refers to a Pokémon set that includes one or more [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|moves that cause entry hazards]] and the move {{m|Explosion}}. | |||
====Suicide lead==== | |||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is sent out first, including a comparatively high {{stat|Speed}} stat, one or more [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|moves that cause entry hazards]] and the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}} or the [[Ability]] {{a|Sturdy}}. | |||
====RestTalker==== | ====RestTalker==== | ||
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====MixMence==== | ====MixMence==== | ||
Refers to a {{p|Salamence}} set that includes both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, backed by comparatively high {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}} stats. | Refers to a {{p|Salamence}} set that includes both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s, backed by comparatively high {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}} stats. | ||
====ScarfChomp==== | ====ScarfChomp==== | ||
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====SpecsMence==== | ====SpecsMence==== | ||
Refers to a {{p|Salamence}} set that includes the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. | Refers to a {{p|Salamence}} set that includes the [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. | ||
====TechniLoom==== | ====TechniLoom==== | ||