Appendix:Metagame terminology: Difference between revisions

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{{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}}
{{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}}
Refers to the Pokémon {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}}.
Refers to the Pokémon {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Hydreigon}}.
===RNG===
{{main|Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon}}
Refers to the Random Number Generator, or rather the practice of manipulating it through the use of fan-made software, in order to obtain [[Shiny Pokémon]] or Pokémon with specific [[individual values]]—both endeavors which would otherwise leave a lot up to chance.


===Spam===
===Spam===
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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. A Single Battle, with the 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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Refer to Pokémon not only by species, but also by their [[stat]]s, [[move]]s, [[Ability]] and [[held item]].
Refer to Pokémon not only by species, but also by their [[stat]]s, [[move]]s, [[Ability]] and [[held item]].
===Common roles===
===Common roles===
Within competitive battling there are a number of categories that are used to describe the intended role of a Pokémon set:
Within competitive battling there are a number of categories that are used to describe the intended role of a Pokémon set.


====Annoyer====
====Annoyer====