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Starting in VGC 2017, players are required to note their Pokémon's Hidden Power move as "HP (<type>)" on team sheets. | Starting in VGC 2017, players are required to note their Pokémon's Hidden Power move as "HP (<type>)" on team sheets. | ||
However, Hidden Power is no longer usable and cannot be selected in a battle in [[Generation VIII]] games. | |||
===Hyper Offense (HO)=== | ===Hyper Offense (HO)=== | ||
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===Spam=== | ===Spam=== | ||
Refers to repeated use of the same move or Pokémon. This aspect of Pokémon battling is highlighted in the games in the form of the move {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Round}}. | Refers to repeated use of the same move or Pokémon. This aspect of Pokémon battling is highlighted in the games in the form of the move {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Round}}. | ||
===Special Pokémon=== | ===Special Pokémon=== | ||
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===Stone Wall=== | ===Stone Wall=== | ||
A Pokémon with great walling ability, but average or below average Attack or Special Attack. Examples include Umbreon, Cresselia and Blissey. | A Pokémon with great walling ability, but average or below average Attack or Special Attack. Examples include {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, and {{p|Blissey}}. | ||
===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}}, {{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}}-->. | |||
===Target=== | ===Target=== | ||
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=====Hazard remover===== | =====Hazard remover===== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that is specifically used to remove [[#Entry hazard|entry hazard]]s on the user's battlefield, usually by using {{m|Rapid Spin}} (often referred to as a "Spinner") or {{m|Defog}} (often referred to as a "Defogger"). Defog's ability to remove entry hazards from the user's side was introduced in [[Generation VI]]. | Refers to a Pokémon set that is specifically used to remove [[#Entry hazard|entry hazard]]s on the user's battlefield, usually by using {{m|Rapid Spin}} (often referred to as a "Spinner") or {{m|Defog}} (often referred to as a "Defogger"). Defog's ability to remove entry hazards from the user's side was introduced in [[Generation VI]]. | ||
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Refers to the [[held item]] [[Heavy-Duty Boots]] being present in a Pokémon set. | |||
====Lead==== | ====Lead==== | ||
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====Pursuit Trap==== | ====Pursuit Trap==== | ||
Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Pursuit}}, intended to [[#Revenge killer|revenge kill]] the opposing Pokémon that intended to [[recall|switch out]]. | Refers to a Pokémon set that includes the move {{m|Pursuit}}, intended to [[#Revenge killer|revenge kill]] the opposing Pokémon that intended to [[recall|switch out]]. | ||
However, Pursuit is no longer usable and cannot be selected in a battle in [[Generation VIII]] games. | |||
====Quiver Pass==== | ====Quiver Pass==== | ||
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====Kyu-B==== | ====Kyu-B==== | ||
Refers to a Black {{p|Kyurem}} that includes both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s such as {{m|Fusion Bolt}}, {{m|Earth Power}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}, backed by comparatively high {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}, which serves as a [[#Mixed|mixed]] [[#Wallbreaker|wallbreaker]]. Due to its very limited physical [[move]]pool, Black Kyurem was placed in [[Smogon]]'s OU [[tier]] despite being a [[Legendary Pokémon]] with above 670 [[base stat]]s total. This set is no longer used since Generation VIII because Black Kyurem got Icicle Spear and Dragon Dance and is now placed in [[Smogon]]'s Ubers [[tier]]. | Refers to a Black {{p|Kyurem}} that includes both [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s such as {{m|Fusion Bolt}}, {{m|Earth Power}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}, backed by comparatively high {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}, which serves as a [[#Mixed|mixed]] [[#Wallbreaker|wallbreaker]]. Due to its very limited physical [[move]]pool, Black Kyurem was placed in [[Smogon]]'s OU [[tier]] despite being a [[Legendary Pokémon]] with above 670 [[base stat]]s total. This set is no longer used since Generation VIII because Black Kyurem got {{m|Icicle Spear}} and {{a|Dragon Dance}} and is now placed in [[Smogon]]'s Ubers [[tier]]. | ||
====Leadape==== | ====Leadape==== | ||
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This setup means that Purrloin/Liepard will use the move Assist with +1 [[priority]], which calls a move with a semi-invulnerable turn. The next turn, they move at 0 priority (since they are now using a physical move, so Prankster doesn't apply), and move last due to the held Lagging Tail/Full Incense. Repeating this process, they wear down the opposing team and are very difficult to hit. | This setup means that Purrloin/Liepard will use the move Assist with +1 [[priority]], which calls a move with a semi-invulnerable turn. The next turn, they move at 0 priority (since they are now using a physical move, so Prankster doesn't apply), and move last due to the held Lagging Tail/Full Incense. Repeating this process, they wear down the opposing team and are very difficult to hit. | ||
Starting in Generation VI, Assist can no longer call moves with a semi-invulnerable turn. Players speculate that this was changed to specifically prevent this strategy. | Starting in Generation VI, Assist can no longer call moves with a semi-invulnerable turn. Players speculate that this was changed to specifically prevent this strategy. However, Assist is no longer usable and cannot be selected in a battle in [[Generation VIII]] games. | ||
====Double Defog Stall==== | ====Double Defog Stall==== | ||