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<p>ShadowDialga: </p> <hr /> <div>{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | type2=flying | prevnum=225 | nextnum=227 | prev=Delibird | next=Skarmory }}<br /> {{PokémonInfobox|<br /> name=Mantine |<br /> jname=マンタイン |<br /> tmname=Mantain |<br /> art=HGSS |<br /> size=200px |<br /> pron=&lt;sc&gt;man-tine&lt;/sc&gt; |<br /> ndex=226 |<br /> oldjdex=197 |<br /> jdex=202 |<br /> hdex=365 |<br /> fbrow=116 |<br /> sdex=141 |<br /> abrow=091 |<br /> obrow=063 |<br /> typen=2 |<br /> type1=Water |<br /> type2=Flying |<br /> species=Kite |<br /> height-ftin=6'11&quot; |<br /> height-m=2.1 |<br /> weight-lbs=485.0 |<br /> weight-kg=220.0 |<br /> abilityn=2 |<br /> ability1=Swift Swim |<br /> ability2=Water Absorb |<br /> abilityd=Water Veil |<br /> egggroupn=1 |<br /> egggroup1=Water 1 |<br /> egggroup2= |<br /> eggcycles=25 |<br /> evsd=2 |<br /> expyield=168 |<br /> lv100exp=1,250,000 |<br /> gendercode=127 |<br /> color=Purple |<br /> catchrate=25 |<br /> body=09 |<br /> pokefordex=mantine |<br /> generation=2 |<br /> footnotes=}}<br /> '''Mantine''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マンタイン''' ''Mantain'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon.<br /> <br /> It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Mantyke}} when it [[level|levels]]-up with a {{p|Remoraid}} in the [[party]].<br /> <br /> ==Biology==<br /> ===Physiology===<br /> Mantine's appearance changes from that of its pre-evolution in several ways. It is larger, has wider fins, and loses its original back markings, which are replaced by two ring-shaped marks. Its coloration is also greyer, and its back is a darker blue, along with gaining a wavy outline on its wings. It gains a streamer-like tail and longer &quot;antennae&quot;. It also possesses two pairs of gill slits on its underside.<br /> <br /> ====Gender differences====<br /> None.<br /> <br /> ====Special abilities====<br /> Unlike real-life manta rays, which can only &quot;fly&quot; through water, Mantine can literally fly in the air if they gain enough speed. They soar gracefully out of the water. Mantine are also able to naturally learn moves considered enigmatic for a Water-type Pokémon, such as {{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Bullet Seed}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Confuse Ray}}. However, several of these moves can be understood if one takes into consideration the {{p|Remoraid}} that is attached to Mantine's wing, as it learns all of these moves with the exception of {{m|Confuse Ray}}.<br /> <br /> ===Behavior===<br /> Mantine are mostly docile. They allow {{p|Remoraid}} to latch onto themselves. When they build up speed, they jump out of the water.<br /> <br /> ===Habitat===<br /> [[File:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]<br /> Mantine like to live in large open seas.<br /> <br /> ===Diet===<br /> {{main|Pokémon food}}<br /> <br /> Mantine is probably a {{wp|filter feeder}} that lives on plankton.<br /> <br /> ==In the anime==<br /> [[File:MantineAnime.jpg|thumb|right|Mantine in the anime]]<br /> ===Major appearances===<br /> Mantine was used by a trainer that was searching for the Silver Wing in ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard]]''.<br /> <br /> In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', Mantine appeared under the ownership of [[Dorian]], owner of the unofficial [[Coastline Gym]].<br /> <br /> In ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]'', a Mantine which belongs to the owner of a ship helped {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} saving the ship from falling off a waterfall.<br /> <br /> ===Minor appearances===<br /> Mantine first appeared as a dreamed up Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''. [[Molly Hale]] used it against [[Misty's Staryu]].<br /> <br /> {{an|Brock}}'s mother, [[Lola]], owns a Mantine which was used in her battle against [[Brock's Onix]] in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''.<br /> <br /> In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Jack Walker]] uses his [[Capture Styler]] on one of these Kite Pokémon so it can help Jack get away from [[The Phantom]] during the beginning of the movie.<br /> <br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Animedexheader|Johto}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|EP214|Mantine|Ash's Pokédex|Mantine, the Kite Pokémon. Mantine {{a|Swift Swim|swims}} about the ocean, majestically, and may {{m|fly}} out of the water if it builds up enough speed.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}<br /> <br /> ==In the manga==<br /> ===Pokémon Adventures===<br /> {{adv|Gold}} catches a Mantine as he floats in the sea in {{PAV|12}}, which helps him in his attempt to defeat {{p|Lugia}}, powered by the {{p|Remoraid}} Gold received for flight transport.<br /> <br /> Mantine is seen as one of the Pokémon swimming in the headquarters of [[Team Aqua]].<br /> <br /> {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} later gives {{adv|Emerald}} one of his Mantine from the Battle Factory.<br /> <br /> ==In the TCG==<br /> {{main|Mantine (TCG)}}<br /> <br /> ==Game data==<br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Dex<br /> |type=water<br /> |type2=flying<br /> |gen=2<br /> |golddex=As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if {{p|Remoraid}} attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.<br /> |silverdex=Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed. <br /> |crystaldex=It swims along freely, eating things that swim into its mouth. Its whole body is very coarse.<br /> |rsdex=On sunny days, schools of Mantine can be seen elegantly leaping over the sea's waves. This Pokémon is not bothered by the {{p|Remoraid}} that hitches rides.<br /> |emeralddex=On sunny days, schools of Mantine can be seen elegantly leaping over the waves. It is not bothered by the Remoraid that hitches rides.<br /> |firereddex=Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed.<br /> |leafgreendex=As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.<br /> |stadium2dex=As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.<br /> |diamonddex=When the waves are calm, one may encounter a swarm of Mantine swimming as if they are in flight.<br /> |pearldex=It swims elegantly, mindless of Remoraid hitching on to its broad fins. It has a docile nature.<br /> |platinumdex=While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps.<br /> |heartgolddex=As it majestically swims, it doesn't care if Remoraid attach to it for scavenging its leftovers.<br /> |soulsilverdex=Swimming freely in open seas, it may fly out of the water and over the waves if it builds up enough speed. <br /> |bwdex={{tt|ゆうぜんと　うみを　およぐうちに　たべのこしを　ねらった　テッポウオが　ひれに　くっつくが　きにしていない。|While elegantly swimming in the sea, it ignores Remoraid that cling to its fins seeking food scraps.}}<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Game locations===<br /> {{Availability|<br /> type=Water |<br /> type2=flying |<br /> gen=2 |<br /> gsrarity=Rare |<br /> gsarea={{rt|41|Johto}}|<br /> gen2ex=gold|<br /> crarity=Rare |<br /> carea={{rt|41|Johto}} |<br /> gen3ex=frlg|<br /> frlgrarity=Rare |<br /> frlgarea=[[Tanoby Ruins]], [[Trainer Tower]] |<br /> frlgex=leafgreen|<br /> colorarity=One |<br /> coloarea=[[Pyrite Town]] |<br /> coloshadow=yes |<br /> dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Mantyke}} |<br /> ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Mantyke}} |<br /> hgssrarity=Rare |<br /> hgssex=heartgold|<br /> hgssarea={{rt|41|Johto}} |<br /> palarea=Sea |<br /> bwrarity=Rare|<br /> bwarea=[[Sazanami Town]], [[Sazanami Bay]] ({{m|Surf}}ing spots) |<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ====In side games====<br /> {{SidegameAvail<br /> |type=water<br /> |type2=flying<br /> |trozei=[[Secret Storage 14]]&lt;br&gt;Endless Level 12&lt;br&gt;Trozei Battle&lt;br&gt;[[Mr. Who's Den]]<br /> |md=[[Grand Sea]] (30F)<br /> |ranger=[[Safra Sea]]<br /> |md2=[[Miracle Sea]] (B1-B18)&lt;br&gt;[[Deep Miracle Sea]] (B1-B4)<br /> |ranger2=[[Puel Sea]]&lt;br&gt;[[Sea of Wailord]]<br /> |ranger3={{ra|Eastern Sea}}<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Mantine will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:<br /> :4 ? ? N 2 2 ... ? ? Q 6 J<br /> :H 3 ? ♂ 8 4 7 0 J N ? W<br /> :Objective: Escort Kirlia to Mantine on floor 3 of [[Tiny Woods]].<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> ====Base stats====<br /> {{BaseStats|<br /> type=water|<br /> type2=flying|<br /> HP= 65 |<br /> Attack= 40 |<br /> Defense=70 |<br /> SpAtk= 80 |<br /> SpDef= 140 |<br /> Speed= 70 }}<br /> <br /> ====Pokéathlon stats====<br /> {{Pokéthlon<br /> |type=Water<br /> |type2=Flying<br /> |Speed=3<br /> |SpeedMax=4<br /> |Power=3<br /> |PowerMax=4<br /> |Technique=3<br /> |TechniqueMax=3<br /> |Stamina=4<br /> |StaminaMax=5<br /> |Jump=2<br /> |JumpMax=3<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Type effectiveness===<br /> {{DP Type effectiveness|<br /> type1=water |<br /> type2=flying |<br /> Normal= 100 |<br /> Fighting= 50 |<br /> Flying= 100 |<br /> Poison= 100 |<br /> Ground= 0 |<br /> Rock= 200 |<br /> Bug= 50 |<br /> Ghost= 100 |<br /> Steel= 50 |<br /> <br /> Fire= 50 |<br /> Water= 50 |<br /> Grass= 100 |<br /> Electric=400 |<br /> Psychic= 100 |<br /> Ice= 100 |<br /> Dragon= 100 |<br /> Dark= 100 |<br /> <br /> notes=yes|<br /> waterabsorb=maybe|<br /> flying=yes|<br /> newground=1}}<br /> <br /> ===Learnset===<br /> ====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br /> {{learnlist/levelh|Mantine|Water|Flying|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|55|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|4|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|55|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|10|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|13|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|19|Agility|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|22|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|28|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|31|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|37|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|40|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|46|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|49|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelf|Mantine|Water|Flying|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br /> {{learnlist/tmh|Mantine|Water|Flying|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&amp;mdash;|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&amp;mdash;|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Boiling Water|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobat|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|90|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tmf|Mantine|Water|Flying|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br /> {{learnlist/breedh|Mantine|water|flying|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|535|Otamaro}}{{MSP|536|Gamagaru}}{{MSP|537|Gamageroge}}{{MSP|564|Purotoga}}{{MSP|565|Abagoura}}{{MSP|594|Mamanbou}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|366|Clamperl}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|618|Maggyo}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15|Cute|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|15|Tough|3}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||†}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|129|Magikarp}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|40|Cute|0}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Koaruhie}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|594|Mamanbou}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15|Cute|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|564|Purotoga}}{{MSP|565|Abagoura}}{{MSP|594|Mamanbou}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Mantine|water|flying|4|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====<br /> {{learnlist/tutorh|Mantine|water|flying|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5null}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutorf|Mantine|water|flying|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====<br /> {{learnlist/eventh|Mantine|water|flying|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/eventf|Mantine|water|flying|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====Special moves====<br /> {{Shadow moves|226|33|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Wing Attack|Flying|Supersonic|Normal|BubbleBeam|Water|Take Down|Normal|colo|water|flying}}<br /> <br /> ===Side game data===<br /> {{Sidegame|<br /> type=water |<br /> type2=flying |<br /> ndex=226 |<br /> Trozei=yes |<br /> rarity=Common |<br /> Dungeon=yes |<br /> body=2 |<br /> rate=9.5 |<br /> area=Serene Sea |<br /> P1=I don't let little things bother me. |<br /> P2=Uh-oh... My HP is at half already. |<br /> P3=I can't keep going... I don't even have the power to swim... |<br /> PL=I leveled up! Oh, what a glorious feeling it is! |<br /> Partner=no |<br /> Dungeon2=yes |<br /> body2=2 |<br /> rate2=8.2 |<br /> iq=H |<br /> Ranger=yes |<br /> group=Water |<br /> assist=Water |<br /> fieldpower=0 |<br /> field=None |<br /> loop=8 |<br /> MinEXP=N/A |<br /> MaxEXP=N/A |<br /> browser=Mantine leaps out of the water, then charges with its massive body. |<br /> Ranger2=yes |<br /> group2=Water |<br /> assist2=Water |<br /> field2=Swim |<br /> field2power=- |<br /> browser2=It swims leisurely. It rams to attack. |<br /> Ranger3=yes |<br /> group3=Water |<br /> assist3=Water |<br /> field3=Cut |<br /> field3power=4 |<br /> browser3= It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Evolution===<br /> {{evobox<br /> |family=Incense<br /> |sprite1=458<br /> |name1=Mantyke<br /> |type1-1=Water<br /> |type2-1=Flying<br /> |evotype1=Pokémon<br /> |ms1=223<br /> |pokemon1=Remoraid<br /> |incense=Wave Incense<br /> |sprite2=226<br /> |name2=Mantine<br /> |type1-2=Water<br /> |type2-2=Flying}}<br /> <br /> ===Sprites===<br /> {{Sprite|<br /> type=water|<br /> type2=flying|<br /> gen=2|<br /> gender=none|<br /> ndex=226|<br /> name=Mantine|<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * The only difference between {{p|Skarmory}} and Mantine's stat distribution is in their defenses and attack; Mantine has 80 base {{stat|Special Attack}} and 140 base {{stat|Special Defense}}, but Skarmory has 80 base {{stat|Attack}} and 140 base {{stat|Defense}}.<br /> ** Mantine is tied with {{p|Kyogre}} for having the highest Special Defense out of all {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.<br /> **Mantine has the highest Special Defense out of all non-legendary Flying-types.<br /> * Mantine is the third Pokémon to have more than one Pokémon in one of its sprites. The first is {{p|Kangaskhan}}, although Kangaskhan is just holding its own baby, not a Pokémon of an entirely different species. The third is the morphed Shellder in all of Slowbro's sprites. <br /> **However, Remoraid is absent from all of its Generation IV and V sprites.<br /> *Mantine's shiny sprites in the second and third Generations also show the Remoraid attached to it to be an alternate color; however, they are depicted as light blue rather than gray or pink, the usual color of a shiny Remoraid.<br /> **Mantine's shiny sprite's color may also be noted to be very similar to its pre-evolution, {{p|Mantyke}}'s normal form's color tone.<br /> *It is one of the few Pokemon that has 3 different sprites in one Generation: The D/P, P, and HG/SS sprites all differ slightly.<br /> <br /> ===Origin===<br /> It is similar to a {{wp|manta ray}}, with some {{wp|kite}}-like aspects.<br /> <br /> ====Name origin====<br /> Mantine's name, an anglicization of its Japanese name, may be a combination of ''manta'' and ''marine''. It may also be a combination of ''manta'' and ''brine''.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> *[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Mantax - From ''manta''.<br /> *[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Demanta - From ''manta''.<br /> *[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 만타인 ''Mantain''<br /> *[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 巨翅飛魚 ''Jù Chì Fēi Yú'' - Literally &quot;Giant wing flying fish&quot;.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> <br /> {{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | type2=flying | prevnum=225 | nextnum=227 | prev=Delibird | next=Skarmory }}<br /> {{Project Pokédex notice}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Mantax]]<br /> [[es:Mantine]]<br /> [[fr:Démanta]]<br /> [[ja:マンタイン]]<br /> [[pl:Mantine]]<br /> [[pt:Mantine (pokémon)]]</div>

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ShadowDialga https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Ultimate_Handbook&diff=1124597 2010-07-16T02:36:29Z

<p>ShadowDialga: /* Errors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{BookInfobox|<br /> title=Pokémon Ultimate |<br /> image=PokémonUltimateHandbook.jpg|<br /> image_size=250px|<br /> ISBN=0545078865|<br /> publisher=[[Scholastic]]|<br /> author=Cris Silvestri |<br /> published=October 2008 |<br /> previous=[[Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook]]|<br /> next=N/A<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The '''Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''' by Cris Silvestri (ISBN 0545078865) is a handbook published in October 2008 that acts as a [[National Pokédex]] for all 491 Pokémon, excluding {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} as neither of which had been released at the time of publishing, in alphabetical order starting from Abomasnow and ending in Zubat. The book's final pages consist of a special page featuring Darkrai and a section on all [[legendary Pokémon]] (except the previously mentioned Shaymin and Arceus).<br /> <br /> ==Entries==<br /> The entries for each Pokémon were structured in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon. <br /> <br /> ===Name===<br /> Each entry is topped with a large, slab-shaped bar of a random color. Unlike its predecessors, these bars have both its name and species name inside, and the color does not reference its type.<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> Below its name, the entries list the following stats:<br /> <br /> # Pronunciation<br /> # Possible [[Moves]] (moves the Pokémon will already know and learn along the way)<br /> # [[elemental type|Type]]<br /> # Height and weight<br /> # [[Region]] it resides in (either [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], or [[Sinnoh]])<br /> <br /> The moves do not include the recently learned moves in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]].<br /> <br /> ===Image and other information===<br /> Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page, with their &quot;flavor text&quot; under their name. Pages for legendary Pokémon have stars within their page and their bar will be white with a glowing stroke around it.<br /> <br /> ===Evolution chain===<br /> At the very bottom of the entry there are pictures with arrows between them to show what the Pokémon evolves into. [[List of Pokémon that do not evolve|Pokémon that do not evolve]] do not have any Evolution Chain.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> The errors are often within their species names and sometimes, their pictures.<br /> <br /> * {{p|Abra}} and its evolutions are mistakenly listed as the Psychic Pokémon rather than the Psi Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Azelf}} is listed as the Stone Pokémon rather than the Willpower Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Budew}}'s page, Budew is wrongly stated to be able to learn {{m|Bullet Seed}} by level up.<br /> * {{p|Celebi}} is missing from the Legendary Lineup.<br /> ** This error was later fixed in reprints. <br /> * {{p|Cherrim}} is listed as the Cherry Blossom Pokémon when its simply the Blossom Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Cresselia}} is listed as the Crescent Moon Pokémon rather than the Lunar Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Croagunk}} is called the Poison Pokémon rather than the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Its {{p|Toxicroak|evolution}}, however, has the correct name.<br /> * {{p|Darkrai}} is not listed as a Legendary Pokémon, nor does it appear on the Legendary Lineup.<br /> ** Both these errors were fixed up in later reprints. <br /> * {{p|Delibird}} is accidentally labeled as a Legendary Pokémon on its page.<br /> * {{p|Dialga}} is called the Time Pokémon rather than the Temporal Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Donphan}} is listed as the {{p|Skarmory|Armor Bird}} Pokémon when its simply the Armor Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Drifloon}}'s page, the picture for Drifloon reads {{p|Drifblim}} and vice versa.<br /> * On [[Duskull]]'s page, a picture of its eye is under the picture. The same problem occurs in all of its evolutionary chains.<br /> * It is mistakenly said that {{p|Froslass}} evolves from {{p|Glalie}}. This error, however, is corrected under {{p|Snorunt}}'s page.<br /> * {{p|Golem}} is listed as the Rock Pokémon, like its pre-evolved forms; however, it is known as the Megaton Pokémon.<br /> * On [[Golbat]]'s page, it mixes up the [[Zubat]] and [[Crobat]] pictures.<br /> * {{p|Groudon}} is mispelt as Groundon in the legendary line up, but this is correct in its page. <br /> * {{p|Ledyba}} and its {{p|Ledian|evolution}} have their species name misspelled as Five Start, rather than Five Star.<br /> * {{p|Luxio}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Roserade}}'s.<br /> * {{p|Luxray}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Cranidos}}/{{p|Rampardos}}'s.<br /> * {{p|Palkia}} is called the Space Pokémon rather than the Spacial Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Piloswine}}'s page, {{p|Mamoswine}} and {{p|Swinub}}'s pictures are reversed.<br /> * {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and {{p|Poliwrath}}'s pages all leave out {{p|Politoed}}, and {{p|Politoed}}'s page leaves out {{p|Poliwrath}}.<br /> * {{p|Porygon}}'s picture is used for {{p|Porygon2}}'s page and vice versa. The evolution line on all three Pokémon all have this error.<br /> * In {{p|Pupitar}}'s evolution chain, the picture for {{p|Larvitar}} reads {{p|Tyranitar}} and vice versa.<br /> * The moveset for {{p|Rampardos}} is missing the move Endeavor.<br /> * {{p|Rotom}} is listed as a Legendary Pokémon, while its status is still up for debate.<br /> * {{p|Scizor}} is called the Scissors Pokémon rather than the Pincer Pokémon. It has been called this in the {{pkmn|anime}} at one point.<br /> * In {{p|Skorupi}}'s page, scorpion is misspelled as scorpian.<br /> * {{p|Squirtle}} is called the Water Pokémon rather than the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Staryu}} is called the Star Fish Pokémon rather than the Star Shape Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Surskit}}'s page, pond is misspelled as pound.<br /> * In {{p|Torkoal}}'s page, coal is misspelled as coral.<br /> * On [[Tyrogue]]'s page, it mistakenly states that it can evolve from [[Hitmonlee]] into [[Hitmontop]] and [[Hitmochan]]. It also makes this mistake on the other evolutionary family pages, where it says it goes to Hitmonlee, then Hitmochan or Hitmontop.<br /> * In {{p|Zangoose}}'s page, cat is misspelled as car.<br /> * In {{p|Zigzagoon}}'s page, TinyRaccoon is is misspelled as tynyracoon.<br /> * {{m|Sky Attack}} is mostly referred to as Sky Power.<br /> * Also, {{m|Tri Attack}} is mostly incorrectly called Tri Power.<br /> * There are several minor move spelling errors such as in {{p|Turtwig}}'s page, {{m|Synthesis}} is misspelled as Syntesis, and in {{p|Prinplup}}'s page {{m|Metal Claw}} is misspelled as Metal Chew, and in {{p|Infernape}}'s page {{m|Mach Punch}} is misspelled as Mash Punch. <br /> * {{p|Grotle}}'s evolution chain has a different picture of {{p|Torterra}} that is not shown in its description.<br /> <br /> <br /> {{GuidesandActivity}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Merchandise notice|book}}<br /> [[Category:Guide books]]</div>

ShadowDialga https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Ultimate_Handbook&diff=1124595 2010-07-16T02:34:31Z

<p>ShadowDialga: /* Errors */</p> <hr /> <div>{{BookInfobox|<br /> title=Pokémon Ultimate |<br /> image=PokémonUltimateHandbook.jpg|<br /> image_size=250px|<br /> ISBN=0545078865|<br /> publisher=[[Scholastic]]|<br /> author=Cris Silvestri |<br /> published=October 2008 |<br /> previous=[[Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook]]|<br /> next=N/A<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The '''Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''' by Cris Silvestri (ISBN 0545078865) is a handbook published in October 2008 that acts as a [[National Pokédex]] for all 491 Pokémon, excluding {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Arceus}} as neither of which had been released at the time of publishing, in alphabetical order starting from Abomasnow and ending in Zubat. The book's final pages consist of a special page featuring Darkrai and a section on all [[legendary Pokémon]] (except the previously mentioned Shaymin and Arceus).<br /> <br /> ==Entries==<br /> The entries for each Pokémon were structured in an easy-to-read page setup. Each Pokémon has either an entire page to itself, or shares a page with one of its evolutions, or another Pokémon. <br /> <br /> ===Name===<br /> Each entry is topped with a large, slab-shaped bar of a random color. Unlike its predecessors, these bars have both its name and species name inside, and the color does not reference its type.<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> Below its name, the entries list the following stats:<br /> <br /> # Pronunciation<br /> # Possible [[Moves]] (moves the Pokémon will already know and learn along the way)<br /> # [[elemental type|Type]]<br /> # Height and weight<br /> # [[Region]] it resides in (either [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], or [[Sinnoh]])<br /> <br /> The moves do not include the recently learned moves in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]].<br /> <br /> ===Image and other information===<br /> Each Pokémon has an anime-style picture on its page, with their &quot;flavor text&quot; under their name. Pages for legendary Pokémon have stars within their page and their bar will be white with a glowing stroke around it.<br /> <br /> ===Evolution chain===<br /> At the very bottom of the entry there are pictures with arrows between them to show what the Pokémon evolves into. [[List of Pokémon that do not evolve|Pokémon that do not evolve]] do not have any Evolution Chain.<br /> <br /> ==Errors==<br /> The errors are often within their species names and sometimes, their pictures.<br /> <br /> * {{p|Abra}} and its evolutions are mistakenly listed as the Psychic Pokémon rather than the Psi Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Azelf}} is listed as the Stone Pokémon rather than the Willpower Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Budew}}'s page, Budew is wrongly stated to be able to learn {{m|Bullet Seed}} by level up.<br /> * {{p|Celebi}} is missing from the Legendary Lineup.<br /> ** This error was later fixed in reprints. <br /> * {{p|Cherrim}} is listed as the Cherry Blossom Pokémon when its simply the Blossom Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Cresselia}} is listed as the Crescent Moon Pokémon rather than the Lunar Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Croagunk}} is called the Poison Pokémon rather than the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Its {{p|Toxicroak|evolution}}, however, has the correct name.<br /> * {{p|Darkrai}} is not listed as a Legendary Pokémon, nor does it appear on the Legendary Lineup.<br /> ** Both these errors were fixed up in later reprints. <br /> * {{p|Delibird}} is accidentally labeled as a Legendary Pokémon on its page.<br /> * {{p|Dialga}} is called the Time Pokémon rather than the Temporal Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Donphan}} is listed as the {{p|Skarmory|Armor Bird}} Pokémon when its simply the Armor Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Drifloon}}'s page, the picture for Drifloon reads {{p|Drifblim}} and vice versa.<br /> * On [[Duskull]]'s page, a picture of its eye is under the picture. The same problem occurs in all of its evolutionary chains.<br /> * It is mistakenly said that {{p|Froslass}} evolves from {{p|Glalie}}. This error, however, is corrected under {{p|Snorunt}}'s page.<br /> * {{p|Golem}} is listed as the Rock Pokémon, like its pre-evolved forms; however, it is known as the Megaton Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Groudon}} is mispelt as Groundon in the legendary line up, but this is correct in its page. <br /> * {{p|Ledyba}} and its {{p|Ledian|evolution}} have their species name misspelled as Five Start, rather than Five Star.<br /> * {{p|Luxio}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Roserade}}'s.<br /> * {{p|Luxray}}'s moveset has been replaced with {{p|Cranidos}}/{{p|Rampardos}}'s.<br /> * {{p|Palkia}} is called the Space Pokémon rather than the Spacial Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Piloswine}}'s page, {{p|Mamoswine}} and {{p|Swinub}}'s pictures are reversed.<br /> * {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and {{p|Poliwrath}}'s pages all leave out {{p|Politoed}}, and {{p|Politoed}}'s page leaves out {{p|Poliwrath}}.<br /> * {{p|Porygon}}'s picture is used for {{p|Porygon2}}'s page and vice versa. The evolution line on all three Pokémon all have this error.<br /> * In {{p|Pupitar}}'s evolution chain, the picture for {{p|Larvitar}} reads {{p|Tyranitar}} and vice versa.<br /> * The moveset for {{p|Rampardos}} is missing the move Endeavor.<br /> * {{p|Rotom}} is listed as a Legendary Pokémon, while its status is still up for debate.<br /> * {{p|Scizor}} is called the Scissors Pokémon rather than the Pincer Pokémon. It has been called this in the {{pkmn|anime}} at one point.<br /> * In {{p|Skorupi}}'s page, scorpion is misspelled as scorpian.<br /> * {{p|Squirtle}} is called the Water Pokémon rather than the Tiny Turtle Pokémon.<br /> * {{p|Staryu}} is called the Star Fish Pokémon rather than the Star Shape Pokémon.<br /> * In {{p|Surskit}}'s page, pond is misspelled as pound.<br /> * In {{p|Torkoal}}'s page, coal is misspelled as coral.<br /> * On [[Tyrogue]]'s page, it mistakenly states that it can evolve from [[Hitmonlee]] into [[Hitmontop]] and [[Hitmochan]]. It also makes this mistake on the other evolutionary family pages, where it says it goes to Hitmonlee, then Hitmochan or Hitmontop.<br /> * In {{p|Zangoose}}'s page, cat is misspelled as car.<br /> * In {{p|Zigzagoon}}'s page, TinyRaccoon is is misspelled as tynyracoon.<br /> * {{m|Sky Attack}} is mostly referred to as Sky Power.<br /> * Also, {{m|Tri Attack}} is mostly incorrectly called Tri Power.<br /> * There are several minor move spelling errors such as in {{p|Turtwig}}'s page, {{m|Synthesis}} is misspelled as Syntesis, and in {{p|Prinplup}}'s page {{m|Metal Claw}} is misspelled as Metal Chew, and in {{p|Infernape}}'s page {{m|Mach Punch}} is misspelled as Mash Punch. <br /> * {{p|Grotle}}'s evolution chain has a different picture of {{p|Torterra}} that is not shown in its description.<br /> <br /> <br /> {{GuidesandActivity}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Merchandise notice|book}}<br /> [[Category:Guide books]]</div>

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<p>ShadowDialga: /* Breloomurder */</p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__<br /> {{cleanup}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{incomplete}}<br /> <br /> ==Broad Terms==<br /> General terms that can apply to a number of different Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Annoyer===<br /> A Pokémon designed with the sole purpose of annoying the opponent and making it difficult for him/her to use a move. Moves for this purpose include {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Attract}}. It should be noted that the use of Annoyers has fallen since the start of [[Generation III]], mostly due to the fact that they rely too much on luck.<br /> Though two relatively common annoyers in [[Generation IV]] are {{p|Jirachi}} ({{a|Serene Grace}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}) and {{p|Togekiss}} ({{a|Serene Grace}}, {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}) these Pokémon are also known as paraflinchers.<br /> <br /> ===Anti-Leads===<br /> Anti-Leads are Pokémon that are used to counter common leads. These Pokémon might be carrying a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}} to outspeed the opposing expected lead and then carry a super effective attack. An example of a Pokémon like this is {{p|Weavile}}, it is fast, it can taunt to prevent hazards, it can also use a combination of [[Focus Sash]] and {{m|Counter}} to KO opposing leads. {{p|Gengar}} is another example of this, holding [[Focus Sash]] and with {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, {{m|Hypnosis}} and other moves to disable Pokémon. {{p|Forretress}} can also be considered an anti-lead, as it commonly carries {{m|Gyro Ball}} which is super effective on leads such as Weavile and {{p|Aerodactyl}}. {{p|Forretress}} can also deal with Hazards set up by {{p|Aerodactyl}} with {{m|Rapid Spin}} and can also break [[Focus Sash]]es with this move.<br /> <br /> ===Aromatherapist/Cleric===<br /> A Pokémon that utilizes {{m|Aromatherapy}} or {{m|Heal Bell}} to cure itself and its team members. Clerics are often partnered with {{m|Rest}} users or Pokémon with few means to heal themselves. {{m|Aromatherapy}}, outside of the {{p|Blissey}} and {{p|Clefable}} families, only appears on a number of {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon, however, whereas {{m|Heal Bell}} does not affect Pokémon with the ability {{a|Soundproof}}. Popular Clerics include {{p|Blissey}}, {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Clefable}}.<br /> <br /> ===Baton Passer===<br /> A Pokémon with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move such as {{m|Swords Dance}} and {{m|Agility}}, or {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Substitute}}. Designed to raise one or more stats and/or activate one or more of the above moves, then Baton Pass the effects to another Pokémon. Stat boosts are countered by a '''Hazer''' or '''Pseudo-Hazer'''. A good example of a Baton Passer is {{p|Ninjask}}, who {{a|Speed Boost|gains one level of Speed after each turn}}. A Baton Passer often abuses the move {{m|Protect}} and may use {{m|Swords Dance}} and/or {{m|Substitute}} as well. Ninjask commonly carries {{m|Substitute}} and a [[Liechi Berry]] so that it can {{m|Baton Pass}} 4 {{a|Speed Boost|Speed Boosts}}, a {{b|Liechi}} boost, and possibly a few {{m|Swords Dance}} boosts or a {{m|Substitute}}. Baton Passers can counter Pseudo-Hazers by passing {{m|Ingrain}}, however only {{p|Smeargle}} can learn both of these moves through {{m|Sketch}}. Pseudo-Hazers that utilize {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} can be evaded by Baton Passing to a Pokémon with {{a|Soundproof}}, however they also cannot receive maneuvers such as {{m|Heal Bell}} and {{m|Perish Song}}.<br /> <br /> ====Baton Pass Chain====<br /> Continuous use of the move {{m|Baton Pass}} on various Pokémon in order to accumulate stat boosts, often used to boost and pass a variety of different stats that one Pokémon couldn't pass itself. A good example of a Pokémon that can set this up is {{p|Ninjask}} because of {{a|Speed Boost}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Swords Dance}}.<br /> <br /> ===Choice User===<br /> This subsection refers to Pokémon that have a hold item that affects in-battle move power or speed with the cost of being able to only use one move until a switch-out or in the event that Pokémon faints.<br /> <br /> ====Choice Bander====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful physical moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}}. A Choice Bander usually serves either as a lead or a finisher, due to the sheer power it can dish out. Popular Choice Banders include {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ====Scarf Wearer====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}. A Choice Scarfer usually is a very powerful Pokémon with subpar speed compared to faster counter Pokémon that might outfight it, or is used on revenge killers. Popular Choice Scarfers include {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Weavile}}.<br /> <br /> ====Specs Wearer====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful special moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. Like a Choice Bander, a Specs Wearer will often lead off with powerful attacks or act as a finisher. Popular Specs Wearers include {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}}.<br /> <br /> ===Clause===<br /> Akin to House Rules, Clauses are various rules that fans apply to their battles. Since most player battles are free-for-alls, players usually agree on restrictions for moves, items and tiers. There also exist several official clauses that are usually applied to Stadium/Colosseum battles in the console connectivity games and Battle Tower challenges. [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] is currently the only official way for players to battle with these clauses enforced by the game.<br /> <br /> ===Counter===<br /> A Pokémon that is able to successfully switch into the opposing Pokémon and is subsequently able to defeat it after switching in. For example, {{p|Gliscor}} is a counter to {{p|Heracross}}, since it resists Heracross's strongest attacks, {{m|Megahorn}} and {{m|Close Combat}}, and can defeat it easily with the Flying-type attack, {{m|Aerial Ace}}.<br /> <br /> ===Decoy/Death Fodder===<br /> Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy/Death Fodder is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy/Death Fodder.<br /> <br /> ===DDer===<br /> Any Pokémon that makes use of {{m|Dragon Dance}}. Usually, a DDer is a fast physical sweeper such as {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Kingdra}} or {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ===Dual Screens===<br /> The combination of {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Reflect}}, improving the team's defenses. {{m|Brick Break}} can be used to break dual screens. <br /> <br /> ===Endureversal/Flailer===<br /> A moveset designed to {{m|Endure}} down to one HP, then {{m|Reversal}} or {{m|Flail}} for massive damage, since Reversal and Flail have 200 base power at 1%-4% HP. The item held is often a [[Salac Berry]] or a [[Liechi Berry]], tying in with the previous strategy. Popular Endureversal/Flailers include {{p|Feraligatr}}, {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Kabutops}}.<br /> <br /> ===Evasion clause===<br /> The use of evasion boosting moves like {{m|Double Team}} or {{m|Minimize}} is forbidden under the Evasion Clause. Similar moves which instead decrease the opposing Pokémon's accuracy, such as {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mirror Shot}}, and {{m|Mud Bomb}}, are more widely accepted. {{m|Acupressure}} can increase the user's evasion, but still does not fall under this clause.<br /> <br /> ===Glass Cannon===<br /> A Pokémon that has extremely high offensive stats, which are contrasted with its appalling defensive stats and often insufficient Speed (e.g. {{p|Sharpedo}} or {{p|Rampardos}}). A Choice Scarf is often employed on such Pokemon to make up for their lack of good Speed, but other Choice items also see use. <br /> <br /> ===Hax===<br /> Something that relies more on chance than reliability or strategy. Hax can be manipulated in many different ways, including the use of [[items]] such as [[Quick Claw]], [[Focus Band]], or [[Brightpowder]], the use of moves such as {{m|Fissure}} or {{m|Sheer Cold}}. Critical hits and extra effects of attacks, such as {{m|Flamethrower}} burning the foe, are often considered hax. though with an attack that is specifically used for its chance to do something (I.E. discharge/lava plume for 30% status) also if an ability is used to increase the chance of something (I.E. super luck for critical hits, serene grace) are also generally not considered hax because with those abilities, many of times, it is more likely to hit a crit(super luck) or get the status(serene grace) than not. A very common version of hax is parahax.<br /> <br /> ===Hazer===<br /> A Pokémon that has a moveset with {{m|Haze}} in it. Much like a '''Spiker''', it can have any combination of moves along with Haze. Fast Pokémon and those with high defenses, such as {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Articuno}}, make good Hazers.<br /> <br /> ===HM slave===<br /> <br /> {{main|HM Slave}}<br /> <br /> An [[HM]] slave is a Pokémon mostly untrained for battle which is used for basic case of learning HMs and being the one to use them out of battle when needed. It is mostly kept in a PC box and not part of a general team. It is used as an extra Pokémon that learns HMs, so a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]] doesn't have to teach HMs to his or her main battlers. It is generally only brought out of a PC box when the use of HMs are needed. Due to {{p|Bibarel}} being capable of learning 6 HMs (7 in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}), it is often (if not always) [[tiers|classified]] as the authentically perfect HM slave.<br /> {{p|Tropius}} is also regarded as a good HM slave as it can learn 5 HMs, including {{m|Fly}}.<br /> <br /> ===HP===<br /> Usually used as an abbreviation for &quot;Hit Points&quot;, but often refers to the move {{m|Hidden Power}}. For example, &quot;HP Water&quot; refers to a Hidden Power that is of the {{type2|Water}}.<br /> <br /> ===Item Clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of more than one of the same Hold Item is forbidden. While not enforced by most competitive players, it is enforced in Official Pokémon Competition, and also in-game facilities such as the Battle Frontier or Pokemon Battle Revolution's Colosseums.<br /> <br /> ===IV Battle===<br /> A level 100 Wi-Fi battle where the purpose is not actually to battle, but to observe what the Pokémon's stats will look like at level 100, which is the most optimal way to calculate what the Pokémon's IVs are. This is typically done with freshly hatched Pokémon, as EVs don't have to be included in such calculations.<br /> <br /> ===Lead===<br /> The starting [[Pokémon]] of a team. In general, these Pokémon do at least one of two things, set up hazards or prevent your opponent from setting up hazards. Examples of Pokémon that do both are {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}), {{P|Forretress}} ({{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}) and {{p|Tentacruel}} ({{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}). An example of Pokémon that only set up hazards is {{p|Heatran}} ({{m|Stealth Rock}}). An example of a lead that only prevents hazards is {{p|Weavile}} ({{m|Taunt}}).<br /> <br /> ===Legit===<br /> A shortened form of '''legitimate''', refers to Pokémon that haven't been [[cheating|cheated]] or hacked in any way. This includes acquiring or modifying Pokémon via a [[GameShark]], [[Action Replay]], [[Pokésav]], etc. It is commonly used among players who are trading rare [[Event Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ===Level Clause===<br /> All Pokémon used by both trainers should be close to the same level, which is usually 50 or 100. With the advent of Diamond and Pearl, WiFi battles are capable of setting Pokémon levels to 50 or 100 (rounding them up or down as necessary), so a Level Clause really only applies to local battles.<br /> <br /> ===[[Masuda method]]===<br /> A technique used to hatch {{shiny2}} {{pkmn|egg}}s involving Pokémon originating from games of different languages.<br /> <br /> ===Mono-Team===<br /> A Pokémon team that is entirely of one certain type, or even one species. These are more common on Random PBR matches than in serious matches. This is often countered since they can bring in something that has an unadultered type advantage. For example, one may have a team consisting only of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, while the opponent may have a {{p|Honchkrow}} with above-average [[Stats|Attack]] stats and an above-average [[Stats|Speed]] stat that knows moves such as {{m|Dark Pulse}} or {{m|Night Slash}}, used to easily and quickly defeat the all-Ghost team.<br /> <br /> ===Mono-color===<br /> A way to play using Pokémon of only one color. E.g. {{p|Gallade}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Cradily}}, [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Politoed}} and {{p|Breloom}}.<br /> <br /> ===[[One-hit knockout move|OHKO moves]]===<br /> These are moves that cause a one-hit knock out when they hit; their accuracy is accordingly low (30%). Namely:<br /> *{{m|Sheer Cold}}<br /> *{{m|Fissure}}<br /> *{{m|Horn Drill}}<br /> *{{m|Guillotine}}<br /> <br /> In Standard rules, OHKO moves are forbidden, so these are rarely seen.<br /> <br /> ===Pinch Berry===<br /> Any one of the following: {{b|Liechi}}, {{b|Ganlon}}, {{b|Salac}}, {{b|Petaya}}, {{b|Apicot}}, {{b|Lansat}}, and {{b|Starf}}. These berries raise a specific stat when the holder's HP falls below 1/3 (or in a pinch, hence the name). Petaya, Salac and Liechi are the most commonly used, as extra defense typically isn't very useful when health is that low. Though usually found on Enduring, Substituting or Belly Drumming Pokémon, {{p|Drifblim}} does well with [[Petaya Berry]] in combination with the {{a|Unburden}} ability.<br /> <br /> ===Pokes===<br /> Short form for Pokémon. Used in many forums.<br /> <br /> ===Pseudo Passer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Light Screen}} and/or {{m|Reflect}} in it. Reflect and Light Screen are countered by {{m|Brick Break}}.<br /> <br /> ===Pseudo Hazer (PHazer)===<br /> A moveset with either {{m|Whirlwind}} or {{m|Roar}}, which is intended to force a stat-boosted Pokémon out of the ring. A '''Shuffler''' can also be a PHazer. A moveset with a move like {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Perish Song}} or {{m|Charm}} can also be considered a PHazer. If the opponent decides not to switch out after being hit with one of these moves, he/she will have a hard time continuing the battle with their current Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Priority Move===<br /> A move that allows the user to attack first despite having a lower Speed stat. The priority moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.<br /> <br /> ===Sashed===<br /> A Pokémon that is holding a [[Focus Sash]], usually a very frail one such as {{p|Dugtrio}} or {{p|Weavile}}, so it can survive a hit.<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Shuffler (Parashuffler/Pyroshuffler/Toxishuffler)===<br /> A moveset with either {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} and {{m|Toxic}} as well as {{m|Thunder Wave}} or {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Works by inflicting a status condition, then PHazing and repeating. Often used in tandem with a Spiker for best results. Countered by a '''Cleric''', or simply by attacking each time they try to PHaze.<br /> <br /> ===Sleep Clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of a sleep inducing move is forbidden if a Pokémon on the opponent's team has already been put to sleep by one of the user's Pokémon. Sleep induced by moves such as by {{m|Rest}} or abilities like {{a|Effect Spore}} are exempted. Pokémon Battle Revolution supports the Sleep Clause, and custom rule sets can choose to enforce it or not.<br /> <br /> ===Sleep Talker (Restalker/STalker)===<br /> A moveset with {{M|Rest}} and {{M|Sleep Talk}}. It is used to maintain a Pokémon's (usually with good defenses) health with Rest, but allow it to attack in the meantime with Sleep Talk. It's not a perfect strategy, as there is the chance Sleep Talk will call Rest again, but it works often enough to see use. {{p|Milotic}} is an excellent example of a sleeptalker due to {{a|Marvel Scale}}. Though {{p|Milotic}} also has Recover, the restalker set is sometimes used because of its ability, though generally, moves such as recover are better.<br /> <br /> ===Species clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of more than one of the same Pokémon is forbidden. Pokémon that evolve from the same Pokémon but are not an evolution of each other are exempted. For example, the use of {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Huntail}} is allowed, but the use of {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Gorebyss}} or {{p|Clamperl}} and {{p|Clamperl}} in one team - is not. If the Pokémon has many different formes that are very different from each other, such as {{p|Wormadam}}, more than one {{p|Wormadam}} may be used without breaking species clause because of the big difference in the formes. An official clause, the various Battle Towers and Console connectivity games enforce this.<br /> <br /> ===Spiker===<br /> A moveset that includes the move {{m|Spikes}}. Since that is the only requirement, there are many variations to spiker movesets. Effective ones utilize {{m|Roar}}/{{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and/or {{m|Rapid Spin}}.<br /> <br /> ===STAB===<br /> [[Same-type attack bonus]]. Refers to the 1.5x multiplier a Pokémon gets when using an attack that matches its own type. If a Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon, it gets a 1.5x multiplier for attacks of both of its types (e.g. a {{p|Garchomp}} gets STAB for {{type2|Dragon}} as well as {{type2|Ground}} attacks). The ability {{a|Adaptability}} increases STAB's multiplier to 2x.<br /> <br /> ===Staller===<br /> Much like the '''Tank''', this moveset lives to build up passive damage (such as {{DL|Status ailment|Poison}}, {{DL|Status ailment|Burn}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and weather conditions) while stalling with {{m|Protect}}, recovery moves or (rarely) with {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Dive}}, or {{m|Dig}}. {{m|Toxic}} is most commonly used due to its increasing amount of damage caused. Some counters include a '''Cleric''', the move {{m|Taunt}} and {{p|Clefable}} (due to the ability {{a|Magic Guard}}).<br /> <br /> ===Standard rules===<br /> It refers to the rules used in [[Wi-Fi]] battles by most Competitive Battlers. The rules include: No Ubers, no hacks, no OHKO Moves, [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sleep Clause|Sleep Clause]], Evasion Clause and Species Clause.<br /> <br /> ===Sweeper===<br /> A moveset designed with the object of quickly knocking out, or &quot;sweeping,&quot; an opponent's team. Specializes in mostly direct attacks with stat-boosting moves also common. It is characterized by high Speed and offensive stats while often having poor defensive stats and HP. Comes in three variations - Physical, Special, and Mixed. (Physical sweepers use physical moves, Special sweepers use special moves, and Mixed sweepers use both.) mixed sweepers can also be used as wall breakers which are mixed sweepers whose attacks are specifically chosen to take down common walls, like {{m|Close Combat}} for {{p|Blissey}} or {{m|Fire Blast}} for {{p|Skarmory}}. Common counters are bulky Pokémon and priority moves.<br /> <br /> ===Tank===<br /> A Pokémon that can take hits and still fight back. Often functions as a Wall/Sponge but different because while being hard to KO, it can still threaten the opponent offensively. Some common tanks are {{p|Bronzong}} and {{p|Suicune}}.<br /> <br /> ===Trapper===<br /> A set designed with the purpose of trapping a Pokémon for one reason or another. Moves such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{m|Spider Web}} are standard trapping moves but moves such as {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} are also used sometimes. Might be used in tandem with {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Curse}} (Ghost variety) to sap the opponent's health or {{m|Perish Song}} for a guaranteed knockout. Certain abilities, such as {{a|Shadow Tag}}, {{a|Magnet Pull}} and {{a|Arena Trap}}, trap automatically.<br /> <br /> ===Trickbander===<br /> A moveset that employs {{m|Trick}} and the held item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}} to incapacitate any opponent that doesn't use Physical attacks (most likely a Tank, Annoyer or Special Sweeper). Trick switches items with the opponent, so that they lose their valuable held item and get a restrictive one. In [[Generation IV]], with the introduction of {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}} and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}, the more common item to switch onto the opponent is Choice Scarf because the receiver gains no offensive boost and the user makes use of the speed boost to Trick before the opponent makes their move.<br /> <br /> ===Trickbracer===<br /> Similar to the '''Trickbander''', a Trickbracer gives the opponent the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Macho Brace}} instead - an item that reduces Speed. It will stop most Sweepers in their tracks due to the reduction of their Speed that is so crucial. In Generation IV, the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Iron Ball}} and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Lagging Tail}} hold items exist almost solely to be used in this way, while the {{a|Klutz}} ability seems to exist so that the Pokémon using Trick doesn't have to suffer the effects of the item they are Tricking to the opponent.<br /> <br /> ===Type Coverage===<br /> Type coverage refers to combinations of attacks that are unresisted. Common combinations for coverage are BoltBeam (only resisted by {{p|Lanturn}} and {{p|Magnezone}}, and negated by {{p|Shedinja}}'s {{a|Wonder Guard}}) which is {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, or any combination of Electric-type and Ice-type attacks. {{type2|Ghost}}/{{type2|Dark}}/{{type2|Dragon}}+{{type2|Fighting}} attacks have perfect coverage, due to the fact that Ghost-type and Dragon-type moves together are all resisted by only Dark and Steel types (Dark-types resisting Ghost, and Steel-types resisting both). Both of these types are defensively weak to Fighting-type moves, meaning at best, a dual-typed Steel or Dark Pokémon will be neutral to Fighting (at worst, 4x weak). Thus all currently known Pokemon are at least neutral to these combinations.<br /> <br /> ===Untouched===<br /> Often abbreviated as ''UT'', it refers to Pokémon that haven't gained any [[Experience|EXP]] since they were {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}, [[trade|received]], or {{pkmn|egg|hatched}}. It is commonly used among players who are trading specially {{pkmn|breeding|bred}} or [[Event Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ===Wall===<br /> A Pokémon with a very high defensive stat. Used to block attacks of that kind (e.g. Physical Wall). Synonymous with '''Sponge'''.<br /> <br /> ==Specific Sets==<br /> Sets that are only seen on one to several Pokémon or are best known on a single Pokémon.<br /> ===Atmacune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} moveset from [[Generation II]], which has {{m|Curse}}, {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Return}} and {{m|Roar}}. Not usable in Generation III or IV because {{m|Curse}} is no longer available in Suicune's movelist due to losing [[TM]] status.<br /> <br /> ===Bellyzard===<br /> A moveset created specifically for the {{p|Charizard}} evolution family. The moveset contains {{m|Belly Drum}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}/{{m|Flare Blitz}} and any other move. Held item is a [[Salac Berry]]. Belly Drum followed by Substitute maximizes the attack stat and lowers HP enough to activate {{a|Blaze}} and the [[Salac Berry]] as long as Charizard's HP is divisible by 4. The power of Charizard's {{type2|Fire}} moves is increased, attack power is maximized and Speed is raised enough to possibly attack first. This results in an incredibly powerful physical Fire attack.<br /> <br /> ===Boltbeam===<br /> A combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} on the same set that is resisted only by {{p|Magnezone}}, {{a|Volt Absorb}} {{p|Lanturn}}, and {{p|Shedinja}}. May also be used for any combination of {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ice}} moves, such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} and HP Ice.<br /> <br /> ===[[Breloom]]urder===<br /> Works with a Brellom that has [[Spore]], [[Focus Punch]], [[Substitute]], and [[Facade]], along with an [[Effect Spore]] ability. To do this, put the opponent to sleep, then use a substitute and repeatedly focus punch. If the foe gets an effect from Effect Spore, then use Facade. If Breloom's ability is [[Poison Heal]], holding a [[Poison Orb]] is reccomended. This will effectively trap the opponent while blasting down his health, and is especially effective since Breloom gets STAB from Focus Punch.<br /> <br /> ===CalmCune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} with {{m|Calm Mind}}. Often it uses {{m|Rest}} also. A very powerful and over-used Pokémon due to Suicune's two weaknesses being special types, and as a result its effectiveness has been reduced with the Gen IV Attack/Special split. Some counters include a Hazer or PHazer, a strong physical Electric or Grass attack and the move {{m|Encore}}.<br /> <br /> ===Celetran===<br /> A combination of {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Heatran}} used in the same team, this works because Celebi covers all of Heatran's weaknesses and Heatran covers all of Celebi's weaknesses. Both of these Pokémon have mixed wall stats, they can take on both Physical and Special hits.<br /> <br /> There are other combinations like this, such as {{p|Latias}} and a {{type2|Steel}} is a combination that resists every type in the game, though these combinations are not as well known.<br /> <br /> ===ChainChomp===<br /> {{p|Garchomp}} that is designed as a Mixed Sweeper with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. The intention of this Pokémon is catching the opponent off guard as they send in a standard physical wall by taking advantage of most physical walls lacking a good {{stat|Special Defense}} stat. A variation of this set can also be used with {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ===Cleric===<br /> A moveset that includes either {{m|Heal Bell}} or {{m|Aromatherapy}}. A good example of a Cleric is {{p|Blissey}}.<br /> <br /> ===Crocune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} with the moves {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, {{m|Calm Mind}} and {{m|Surf}}. The ''Cro'' prefix is also used for other Pokémon that work in a similar way, like Crophy and Crotomb.<br /> <br /> ===Curselax===<br /> A moveset that uses {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Rest}} on an already slow Pokémon to ignore the Speed drop. Although {{p|Snorlax}} is the most common user (hence the name), it can also appear on other Pokémon (provided they aren't Ghosts). Especially useful in a team using {{m|Trick Room}} as the Speed drops become Speed boosts instead.<br /> <br /> ===F.E.A.R.===<br /> <br /> {{main|F.E.A.R}}<br /> <br /> A last resort strategy involving a low-level {{p|Rattata}} holding a [[Focus Sash]] with the moves {{m|Endeavor}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. It aims to catch the opponent off-guard when he/she sees the low-level Rattata and attacks. The Focus Sash will activate and Rattata will use Endeavor to attack, lowering the opponent's HP to 1. Then the Rattata will use Quick Attack to finish off the opponent. There are many variations of this set that can be used by any Pokémon with {{m|Endeavor}} and a priority move. For instance, it has been used by a Dodrio in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].<br /> <br /> ===Flinchax===<br /> A moveset with a paralysis-inducing move to negate speed, and a flinch move such as {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Snore}}, {{m|Stomp}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, or {{m|Extrasensory}}. It relies on chance to repeatedly flinch the foe until it faints. As an added bonus, the paralysis will kick in 25% of the time, giving the foe only a 52% chance to use their attack. {{p|Dunsparce}} was the most feared flinchaxor in [[Generation III]], because its {{a|Serene Grace}} increases the flinch chance to 60% until the appearance of {{p|Togekiss}} in [[Generation IV]]. {{p|Jirachi}} can also do this with {{m|Zen Headbutt}} or {{m|Iron Head}}, the latter only through a [[move tutor]] in Platinum.<br /> <br /> ===McIceGar===<br /> A moveset for {{p|Gengar}} with many variations. Usually used to describe the Subpunching Gengar with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, but moves such as {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} are sometimes included. As of [[Generation IV]], {{m|Ice Punch}} is no longer a reliable option for McIceGar since it has become Physical, and so it must use {{m|Hidden Power}} instead.<br /> <br /> ===MixApe===<br /> A commonly used mixed sweeper moveset for {{p|Infernape}} that is extremely useful for wall-breaking, especially Skarmbliss. The set consists of a combination of the moves {{m|Flamethrower}}/{{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, HP Ice and {{m|Nasty Plot}}. It usually holds the item Life Orb.<br /> <br /> ===[[Pseudo-legendary]]===<br /> Any of the following Pokémon: {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, and {{p|Garchomp}}. These Pokémon have noticeably astounding [[stats]] and diverse movepools.<br /> <br /> ===RNG===<br /> An abbreviation for Random Number Generator. Players often manipulate the RNG to gain increased chances of catching [[shiny Pokémon]] and getting Pokémon with better [[IV|IVs]]<br /> <br /> ===ScarfChomp===<br /> A {{p|Garchomp}} holding the item [[Choice Scarf]], whose speed is multiplied by 1.5.<br /> <br /> ===Seeder===<br /> Seeders are Pokémon that use {{m|Leech Seed}} to force switches, drain HP to heal themselves, or wear down defensive Pokémon. They are often used with {{m|Substitute}} known as Subseeders. Subseeders are often fast Pokémon that repeatedly use substitute while the opponent is afflicted with leech seed. The healing of leech seed allows them to gain back the health they lost from substitute while the opponent's health is slowly worn down. Examples of Subseeders are {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Sceptile}}.<br /> <br /> ===Skarmbliss===<br /> A combination of {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}} used in the same team, which is designed to abuse Skarmory's high Defense stat and numerous resistances, as well as Blissey's high Special Defense stat and extraordinary HP stat. It is very difficult to beat if one is not prepared, so most teams carry a SkarmBliss counter. this combination does not work as well in 4th gen because of the physical/special split. in 3rd gen, Skarmory's weaknesses were special, so Blissey could cover those weaknesses well, and also, Blissey's weakness was physical so Skarmory took that well. Now with the physical/special split, it isn't as reliable.<br /> <br /> ===SpecsMence===<br /> A {{p|Salamence}} holding [[Choice Specs]] (or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Wise Glasses}} in some cases), with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Fire Blast}} or {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. <br /> <br /> ===Suicide Spiker/Rocker===<br /> A {{p|Forretress}} with the moveset consisting of {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}} and {{m|Explosion}}. Set up all the traps then use explosion so the next Pokémon has to deal with the brunt of the attacks of the spikes taking up to 50% of their HP and being badly poisoned. Works well with a roarer to make all of the opponent's Pokémon suffer.<br /> <br /> ===Suicide Lead===<br /> A moveset in which the user is equipped with a [[Focus Sash]]. The purpose of this moveset is to set up {{m|Stealth Rock}}, while anticipating an attack that could OHKO the user, but survives with the [[Focus Sash]]. This is a very common moveset for leading {{p|Azelf}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}.<br /> <br /> ===Subpasser===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Baton Pass}}. Although any Pokémon that can learn Baton Pass can pass Substitutes, Pokémon with high HP are preferred so that the Substitute passed will also have a high HP. Subpassing is beneficial as it allows for a Pokémon to have a Substitute with a much higher HP than it could make itself. If such a Substitute is passed to a Wall or Tank, the opponent will have a hard time breaking the Substitute right away, allowing the target to reap the benefits of the Substitute, such as immunity to status effects. Subpasses can also pass defense boosts to make the Substitutes even harder to break, but then that only leaves them one move for attacking, making them very vulnerable to Taunt.<br /> <br /> ===Subpuncher===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} to avoid the flinch chance from Focus Punch. Works best with slower Pokémon as the Substitute may end up being broken the turn it's made if the Subpuncher goes first. Slightly harder to use in Double Battles where the two Pokémon could gang up on the Subpuncher to break the Substitute and hit the Pokémon. Countered by Thick Club Marowak whose Bonemerang usually does enough damage to break the Substitute on the first hit, allowing the second hit to attack the Subpuncher directly. It's also is countered by Technician Ambipom who might break the Substitute on the first hit of Double Hit.<br /> <br /> ===Sunnybeamer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|SolarBeam}} to avoid the one turn charge up from SolarBeam. Often used on Pokémon with the {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon, or Pokémon with the moves {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Morning Sun}}, or {{m|Moonlight}}, for increased HP recovery<br /> <br /> ===Thunderdancer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Thunder}} to give Thunder 100% accuracy. Pokémon with the {{a|Volt Absorb}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} [[ability]] are preferred, due to their immunity to enemy {{m|Surf}}s and {{m|Thunder}}s.<br /> <br /> ===TyraniBoah===<br /> A moveset specifically for {{p|Tyranitar}} (but also viable on others) with the '''Subpuncher''' combo and the '''Boltbeam''' (or in Tyranitar's case, BoltCrunch) combo. It is also an example of very advanced battling techniques on both sides, as it requires you to predict that your opponent will predict your next attack and switch to something resistant to it. An example of this would be if your opponent has a {{p|Salamence}} in play and expects you to use {{m|Ice Beam}} and thus switches to a {{p|Starmie}}. Predicting the switch, you actually select {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Crunch}} and beat the Starmie on the switch-in.<br /> <br /> ===Wondertomb/Wondereye===<br /> A hacked {{p|Spiritomb}} or {{p|Sableye}} with the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. Since {{p|Spiritomb}} and {{p|Sableye}} have no weaknesses, they can only be damaged by weather conditions, status problems, entry hazards such as {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Stealth Rock}}, recoil moves and, curiously, the move {{m|Fire Fang}}. Note that the ability {{a|Mold Breaker}} will cancel out the Wonder Guard ability. Also, If the opponent has {{a|Scrappy}}, or uses {{m|Odor Sleuth}} or {{m|Foresight}} a Wondereye or Wondertomb can be hit with a super effective Fighting-type attack. {{m|Gastro Acid}} is a move that will cancel this ability as well. Also, {{m|Future Sight}} and {{m|Doom Desire}} will strike through Wonder Guard as well, and do not take type into account so Future Sight will still damage the partial dark type Spiritomb and Sableye. These instances prove that Wondereyes and Wondertombs are not invincible.<br /> <br /> ==Tier==<br /> {{main|Tiers}}<br /> A tier is a list of Pokémon in the metagame selected based on numerous traits, such as how the Pokémon's stats are distributed, its type and moves, and overall ability in battle.<br /> <br /> ==={{DL|Tiers|Uber}}===<br /> A tier of the metagame, currently the highest there is. It is mostly consisted of legendaries, although not all of them are in the Uber tier.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Borderline|BL]]====<br /> Borderline. A tier of the metagame. It is the third highest tier, in between OU and UU.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Over-Used|OU]]====<br /> Over-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is the second highest tier, only surpassed by Uber.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Under-Used|UU]]====<br /> Under-Used. A tier of the metagame that is the second lowest, not counting NFE.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Never-Used|NU]]====<br /> Never-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is currently the lowest tier to date, not counting NFE. This tier first appeared in Generation III.<br /> <br /> ====NFE====<br /> Not an actual tier, but a term used to describe Pokémon that are not fully evolved, and thus should not be used competitively until they evolve. There are some NFEs that can viably be used competitively, namely:<br /> * {{p|Pikachu}} with [[Light Ball]]<br /> * {{p|Magneton}}<br /> * {{p|Scyther}}<br /> * {{p|Porygon2}}<br /> * {{p|Vigoroth}}<br /> * {{p|Trapinch}} with {{a|Arena Trap}}<br /> * {{p|Clamperl}} with [[DeepSeaTooth]]<br /> <br /> Some NFEs do exactly the same as their evolution. These may also be used competitively, but only in lower [[tier]]s than their evolution. For example, {{p|Chansey}} can be used in UU because its evolution {{p|Blissey}} is in OU, which makes it banned from UU. Another example of this is {{p|Munchlax}} in NU. there are some Pokémon that work in OU that are NFEs, such as Porygon 2, because it fits in differently from its evolution, Porygon-Z.<br /> <br /> {{Project Fandom notice}}<br /> [[Category:Lists]]<br /> [[Category:Fanon terminology]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Strategie-Glossar]]<br /> [[es:Terminología Metagame]]</div>

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<p>ShadowDialga: /* Specific Sets */</p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__<br /> {{cleanup}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{incomplete}}<br /> <br /> ==Broad Terms==<br /> General terms that can apply to a number of different Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Annoyer===<br /> A Pokémon designed with the sole purpose of annoying the opponent and making it difficult for him/her to use a move. Moves for this purpose include {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Attract}}. It should be noted that the use of Annoyers has fallen since the start of [[Generation III]], mostly due to the fact that they rely too much on luck.<br /> Though two relatively common annoyers in [[Generation IV]] are {{p|Jirachi}} ({{a|Serene Grace}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}) and {{p|Togekiss}} ({{a|Serene Grace}}, {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}) these Pokémon are also known as paraflinchers.<br /> <br /> ===Anti-Leads===<br /> Anti-Leads are Pokémon that are used to counter common leads. These Pokémon might be carrying a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}} to outspeed the opposing expected lead and then carry a super effective attack. An example of a Pokémon like this is {{p|Weavile}}, it is fast, it can taunt to prevent hazards, it can also use a combination of [[Focus Sash]] and {{m|Counter}} to KO opposing leads. {{p|Gengar}} is another example of this, holding [[Focus Sash]] and with {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Destiny Bond}}, {{m|Hypnosis}} and other moves to disable Pokémon. {{p|Forretress}} can also be considered an anti-lead, as it commonly carries {{m|Gyro Ball}} which is super effective on leads such as Weavile and {{p|Aerodactyl}}. {{p|Forretress}} can also deal with Hazards set up by {{p|Aerodactyl}} with {{m|Rapid Spin}} and can also break [[Focus Sash]]es with this move.<br /> <br /> ===Aromatherapist/Cleric===<br /> A Pokémon that utilizes {{m|Aromatherapy}} or {{m|Heal Bell}} to cure itself and its team members. Clerics are often partnered with {{m|Rest}} users or Pokémon with few means to heal themselves. {{m|Aromatherapy}}, outside of the {{p|Blissey}} and {{p|Clefable}} families, only appears on a number of {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon, however, whereas {{m|Heal Bell}} does not affect Pokémon with the ability {{a|Soundproof}}. Popular Clerics include {{p|Blissey}}, {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Clefable}}.<br /> <br /> ===Baton Passer===<br /> A Pokémon with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move such as {{m|Swords Dance}} and {{m|Agility}}, or {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Substitute}}. Designed to raise one or more stats and/or activate one or more of the above moves, then Baton Pass the effects to another Pokémon. Stat boosts are countered by a '''Hazer''' or '''Pseudo-Hazer'''. A good example of a Baton Passer is {{p|Ninjask}}, who {{a|Speed Boost|gains one level of Speed after each turn}}. A Baton Passer often abuses the move {{m|Protect}} and may use {{m|Swords Dance}} and/or {{m|Substitute}} as well. Ninjask commonly carries {{m|Substitute}} and a [[Liechi Berry]] so that it can {{m|Baton Pass}} 4 {{a|Speed Boost|Speed Boosts}}, a {{b|Liechi}} boost, and possibly a few {{m|Swords Dance}} boosts or a {{m|Substitute}}. Baton Passers can counter Pseudo-Hazers by passing {{m|Ingrain}}, however only {{p|Smeargle}} can learn both of these moves through {{m|Sketch}}. Pseudo-Hazers that utilize {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} can be evaded by Baton Passing to a Pokémon with {{a|Soundproof}}, however they also cannot receive maneuvers such as {{m|Heal Bell}} and {{m|Perish Song}}.<br /> <br /> ====Baton Pass Chain====<br /> Continuous use of the move {{m|Baton Pass}} on various Pokémon in order to accumulate stat boosts, often used to boost and pass a variety of different stats that one Pokémon couldn't pass itself. A good example of a Pokémon that can set this up is {{p|Ninjask}} because of {{a|Speed Boost}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Swords Dance}}.<br /> <br /> ===Choice User===<br /> This subsection refers to Pokémon that have a hold item that affects in-battle move power or speed with the cost of being able to only use one move until a switch-out or in the event that Pokémon faints.<br /> <br /> ====Choice Bander====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful physical moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}}. A Choice Bander usually serves either as a lead or a finisher, due to the sheer power it can dish out. Popular Choice Banders include {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ====Scarf Wearer====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}. A Choice Scarfer usually is a very powerful Pokémon with subpar speed compared to faster counter Pokémon that might outfight it, or is used on revenge killers. Popular Choice Scarfers include {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Weavile}}.<br /> <br /> ====Specs Wearer====<br /> A Pokémon with a moveset that usually contains four powerful special moves and wears the hold item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}. Like a Choice Bander, a Specs Wearer will often lead off with powerful attacks or act as a finisher. Popular Specs Wearers include {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}}.<br /> <br /> ===Clause===<br /> Akin to House Rules, Clauses are various rules that fans apply to their battles. Since most player battles are free-for-alls, players usually agree on restrictions for moves, items and tiers. There also exist several official clauses that are usually applied to Stadium/Colosseum battles in the console connectivity games and Battle Tower challenges. [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] is currently the only official way for players to battle with these clauses enforced by the game.<br /> <br /> ===Counter===<br /> A Pokémon that is able to successfully switch into the opposing Pokémon and is subsequently able to defeat it after switching in. For example, {{p|Gliscor}} is a counter to {{p|Heracross}}, since it resists Heracross's strongest attacks, {{m|Megahorn}} and {{m|Close Combat}}, and can defeat it easily with the Flying-type attack, {{m|Aerial Ace}}.<br /> <br /> ===Decoy/Death Fodder===<br /> Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy/Death Fodder is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy/Death Fodder.<br /> <br /> ===DDer===<br /> Any Pokémon that makes use of {{m|Dragon Dance}}. Usually, a DDer is a fast physical sweeper such as {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Kingdra}} or {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ===Dual Screens===<br /> The combination of {{m|Light Screen}} and {{m|Reflect}}, improving the team's defenses. {{m|Brick Break}} can be used to break dual screens. <br /> <br /> ===Endureversal/Flailer===<br /> A moveset designed to {{m|Endure}} down to one HP, then {{m|Reversal}} or {{m|Flail}} for massive damage, since Reversal and Flail have 200 base power at 1%-4% HP. The item held is often a [[Salac Berry]] or a [[Liechi Berry]], tying in with the previous strategy. Popular Endureversal/Flailers include {{p|Feraligatr}}, {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Kabutops}}.<br /> <br /> ===Evasion clause===<br /> The use of evasion boosting moves like {{m|Double Team}} or {{m|Minimize}} is forbidden under the Evasion Clause. Similar moves which instead decrease the opposing Pokémon's accuracy, such as {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mirror Shot}}, and {{m|Mud Bomb}}, are more widely accepted. {{m|Acupressure}} can increase the user's evasion, but still does not fall under this clause.<br /> <br /> ===Glass Cannon===<br /> A Pokémon that has extremely high offensive stats, which are contrasted with its appalling defensive stats and often insufficient Speed (e.g. {{p|Sharpedo}} or {{p|Rampardos}}). A Choice Scarf is often employed on such Pokemon to make up for their lack of good Speed, but other Choice items also see use. <br /> <br /> ===Hax===<br /> Something that relies more on chance than reliability or strategy. Hax can be manipulated in many different ways, including the use of [[items]] such as [[Quick Claw]], [[Focus Band]], or [[Brightpowder]], the use of moves such as {{m|Fissure}} or {{m|Sheer Cold}}. Critical hits and extra effects of attacks, such as {{m|Flamethrower}} burning the foe, are often considered hax. though with an attack that is specifically used for its chance to do something (I.E. discharge/lava plume for 30% status) also if an ability is used to increase the chance of something (I.E. super luck for critical hits, serene grace) are also generally not considered hax because with those abilities, many of times, it is more likely to hit a crit(super luck) or get the status(serene grace) than not. A very common version of hax is parahax.<br /> <br /> ===Hazer===<br /> A Pokémon that has a moveset with {{m|Haze}} in it. Much like a '''Spiker''', it can have any combination of moves along with Haze. Fast Pokémon and those with high defenses, such as {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Articuno}}, make good Hazers.<br /> <br /> ===HM slave===<br /> <br /> {{main|HM Slave}}<br /> <br /> An [[HM]] slave is a Pokémon mostly untrained for battle which is used for basic case of learning HMs and being the one to use them out of battle when needed. It is mostly kept in a PC box and not part of a general team. It is used as an extra Pokémon that learns HMs, so a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]] doesn't have to teach HMs to his or her main battlers. It is generally only brought out of a PC box when the use of HMs are needed. Due to {{p|Bibarel}} being capable of learning 6 HMs (7 in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}), it is often (if not always) [[tiers|classified]] as the authentically perfect HM slave.<br /> {{p|Tropius}} is also regarded as a good HM slave as it can learn 5 HMs, including {{m|Fly}}.<br /> <br /> ===HP===<br /> Usually used as an abbreviation for &quot;Hit Points&quot;, but often refers to the move {{m|Hidden Power}}. For example, &quot;HP Water&quot; refers to a Hidden Power that is of the {{type2|Water}}.<br /> <br /> ===Item Clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of more than one of the same Hold Item is forbidden. While not enforced by most competitive players, it is enforced in Official Pokémon Competition, and also in-game facilities such as the Battle Frontier or Pokemon Battle Revolution's Colosseums.<br /> <br /> ===IV Battle===<br /> A level 100 Wi-Fi battle where the purpose is not actually to battle, but to observe what the Pokémon's stats will look like at level 100, which is the most optimal way to calculate what the Pokémon's IVs are. This is typically done with freshly hatched Pokémon, as EVs don't have to be included in such calculations.<br /> <br /> ===Lead===<br /> The starting [[Pokémon]] of a team. In general, these Pokémon do at least one of two things, set up hazards or prevent your opponent from setting up hazards. Examples of Pokémon that do both are {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{m|Taunt}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}), {{P|Forretress}} ({{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}) and {{p|Tentacruel}} ({{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}). An example of Pokémon that only set up hazards is {{p|Heatran}} ({{m|Stealth Rock}}). An example of a lead that only prevents hazards is {{p|Weavile}} ({{m|Taunt}}).<br /> <br /> ===Legit===<br /> A shortened form of '''legitimate''', refers to Pokémon that haven't been [[cheating|cheated]] or hacked in any way. This includes acquiring or modifying Pokémon via a [[GameShark]], [[Action Replay]], [[Pokésav]], etc. It is commonly used among players who are trading rare [[Event Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ===Level Clause===<br /> All Pokémon used by both trainers should be close to the same level, which is usually 50 or 100. With the advent of Diamond and Pearl, WiFi battles are capable of setting Pokémon levels to 50 or 100 (rounding them up or down as necessary), so a Level Clause really only applies to local battles.<br /> <br /> ===[[Masuda method]]===<br /> A technique used to hatch {{shiny2}} {{pkmn|egg}}s involving Pokémon originating from games of different languages.<br /> <br /> ===Mono-Team===<br /> A Pokémon team that is entirely of one certain type, or even one species. These are more common on Random PBR matches than in serious matches. This is often countered since they can bring in something that has an unadultered type advantage. For example, one may have a team consisting only of {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, while the opponent may have a {{p|Honchkrow}} with above-average [[Stats|Attack]] stats and an above-average [[Stats|Speed]] stat that knows moves such as {{m|Dark Pulse}} or {{m|Night Slash}}, used to easily and quickly defeat the all-Ghost team.<br /> <br /> ===Mono-color===<br /> A way to play using Pokémon of only one color. E.g. {{p|Gallade}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Cradily}}, [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Politoed}} and {{p|Breloom}}.<br /> <br /> ===[[One-hit knockout move|OHKO moves]]===<br /> These are moves that cause a one-hit knock out when they hit; their accuracy is accordingly low (30%). Namely:<br /> *{{m|Sheer Cold}}<br /> *{{m|Fissure}}<br /> *{{m|Horn Drill}}<br /> *{{m|Guillotine}}<br /> <br /> In Standard rules, OHKO moves are forbidden, so these are rarely seen.<br /> <br /> ===Pinch Berry===<br /> Any one of the following: {{b|Liechi}}, {{b|Ganlon}}, {{b|Salac}}, {{b|Petaya}}, {{b|Apicot}}, {{b|Lansat}}, and {{b|Starf}}. These berries raise a specific stat when the holder's HP falls below 1/3 (or in a pinch, hence the name). Petaya, Salac and Liechi are the most commonly used, as extra defense typically isn't very useful when health is that low. Though usually found on Enduring, Substituting or Belly Drumming Pokémon, {{p|Drifblim}} does well with [[Petaya Berry]] in combination with the {{a|Unburden}} ability.<br /> <br /> ===Pokes===<br /> Short form for Pokémon. Used in many forums.<br /> <br /> ===Pseudo Passer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Light Screen}} and/or {{m|Reflect}} in it. Reflect and Light Screen are countered by {{m|Brick Break}}.<br /> <br /> ===Pseudo Hazer (PHazer)===<br /> A moveset with either {{m|Whirlwind}} or {{m|Roar}}, which is intended to force a stat-boosted Pokémon out of the ring. A '''Shuffler''' can also be a PHazer. A moveset with a move like {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, {{m|Perish Song}} or {{m|Charm}} can also be considered a PHazer. If the opponent decides not to switch out after being hit with one of these moves, he/she will have a hard time continuing the battle with their current Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Priority Move===<br /> A move that allows the user to attack first despite having a lower Speed stat. The priority moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.<br /> <br /> ===Sashed===<br /> A Pokémon that is holding a [[Focus Sash]], usually a very frail one such as {{p|Dugtrio}} or {{p|Weavile}}, so it can survive a hit.<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Shuffler (Parashuffler/Pyroshuffler/Toxishuffler)===<br /> A moveset with either {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} and {{m|Toxic}} as well as {{m|Thunder Wave}} or {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Works by inflicting a status condition, then PHazing and repeating. Often used in tandem with a Spiker for best results. Countered by a '''Cleric''', or simply by attacking each time they try to PHaze.<br /> <br /> ===Sleep Clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of a sleep inducing move is forbidden if a Pokémon on the opponent's team has already been put to sleep by one of the user's Pokémon. Sleep induced by moves such as by {{m|Rest}} or abilities like {{a|Effect Spore}} are exempted. Pokémon Battle Revolution supports the Sleep Clause, and custom rule sets can choose to enforce it or not.<br /> <br /> ===Sleep Talker (Restalker/STalker)===<br /> A moveset with {{M|Rest}} and {{M|Sleep Talk}}. It is used to maintain a Pokémon's (usually with good defenses) health with Rest, but allow it to attack in the meantime with Sleep Talk. It's not a perfect strategy, as there is the chance Sleep Talk will call Rest again, but it works often enough to see use. {{p|Milotic}} is an excellent example of a sleeptalker due to {{a|Marvel Scale}}. Though {{p|Milotic}} also has Recover, the restalker set is sometimes used because of its ability, though generally, moves such as recover are better.<br /> <br /> ===Species clause===<br /> A rule whereby the use of more than one of the same Pokémon is forbidden. Pokémon that evolve from the same Pokémon but are not an evolution of each other are exempted. For example, the use of {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Huntail}} is allowed, but the use of {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Gorebyss}} or {{p|Clamperl}} and {{p|Clamperl}} in one team - is not. If the Pokémon has many different formes that are very different from each other, such as {{p|Wormadam}}, more than one {{p|Wormadam}} may be used without breaking species clause because of the big difference in the formes. An official clause, the various Battle Towers and Console connectivity games enforce this.<br /> <br /> ===Spiker===<br /> A moveset that includes the move {{m|Spikes}}. Since that is the only requirement, there are many variations to spiker movesets. Effective ones utilize {{m|Roar}}/{{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and/or {{m|Rapid Spin}}.<br /> <br /> ===STAB===<br /> [[Same-type attack bonus]]. Refers to the 1.5x multiplier a Pokémon gets when using an attack that matches its own type. If a Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon, it gets a 1.5x multiplier for attacks of both of its types (e.g. a {{p|Garchomp}} gets STAB for {{type2|Dragon}} as well as {{type2|Ground}} attacks). The ability {{a|Adaptability}} increases STAB's multiplier to 2x.<br /> <br /> ===Staller===<br /> Much like the '''Tank''', this moveset lives to build up passive damage (such as {{DL|Status ailment|Poison}}, {{DL|Status ailment|Burn}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and weather conditions) while stalling with {{m|Protect}}, recovery moves or (rarely) with {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Dive}}, or {{m|Dig}}. {{m|Toxic}} is most commonly used due to its increasing amount of damage caused. Some counters include a '''Cleric''', the move {{m|Taunt}} and {{p|Clefable}} (due to the ability {{a|Magic Guard}}).<br /> <br /> ===Standard rules===<br /> It refers to the rules used in [[Wi-Fi]] battles by most Competitive Battlers. The rules include: No Ubers, no hacks, no OHKO Moves, [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sleep Clause|Sleep Clause]], Evasion Clause and Species Clause.<br /> <br /> ===Sweeper===<br /> A moveset designed with the object of quickly knocking out, or &quot;sweeping,&quot; an opponent's team. Specializes in mostly direct attacks with stat-boosting moves also common. It is characterized by high Speed and offensive stats while often having poor defensive stats and HP. Comes in three variations - Physical, Special, and Mixed. (Physical sweepers use physical moves, Special sweepers use special moves, and Mixed sweepers use both.) mixed sweepers can also be used as wall breakers which are mixed sweepers whose attacks are specifically chosen to take down common walls, like {{m|Close Combat}} for {{p|Blissey}} or {{m|Fire Blast}} for {{p|Skarmory}}. Common counters are bulky Pokémon and priority moves.<br /> <br /> ===Tank===<br /> A Pokémon that can take hits and still fight back. Often functions as a Wall/Sponge but different because while being hard to KO, it can still threaten the opponent offensively. Some common tanks are {{p|Bronzong}} and {{p|Suicune}}.<br /> <br /> ===Trapper===<br /> A set designed with the purpose of trapping a Pokémon for one reason or another. Moves such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{m|Spider Web}} are standard trapping moves but moves such as {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} are also used sometimes. Might be used in tandem with {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Curse}} (Ghost variety) to sap the opponent's health or {{m|Perish Song}} for a guaranteed knockout. Certain abilities, such as {{a|Shadow Tag}}, {{a|Magnet Pull}} and {{a|Arena Trap}}, trap automatically.<br /> <br /> ===Trickbander===<br /> A moveset that employs {{m|Trick}} and the held item {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Band}} to incapacitate any opponent that doesn't use Physical attacks (most likely a Tank, Annoyer or Special Sweeper). Trick switches items with the opponent, so that they lose their valuable held item and get a restrictive one. In [[Generation IV]], with the introduction of {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}} and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Scarf}}, the more common item to switch onto the opponent is Choice Scarf because the receiver gains no offensive boost and the user makes use of the speed boost to Trick before the opponent makes their move.<br /> <br /> ===Trickbracer===<br /> Similar to the '''Trickbander''', a Trickbracer gives the opponent the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Macho Brace}} instead - an item that reduces Speed. It will stop most Sweepers in their tracks due to the reduction of their Speed that is so crucial. In Generation IV, the {{DL|In-battle effect item|Iron Ball}} and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Lagging Tail}} hold items exist almost solely to be used in this way, while the {{a|Klutz}} ability seems to exist so that the Pokémon using Trick doesn't have to suffer the effects of the item they are Tricking to the opponent.<br /> <br /> ===Type Coverage===<br /> Type coverage refers to combinations of attacks that are unresisted. Common combinations for coverage are BoltBeam (only resisted by {{p|Lanturn}} and {{p|Magnezone}}, and negated by {{p|Shedinja}}'s {{a|Wonder Guard}}) which is {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, or any combination of Electric-type and Ice-type attacks. {{type2|Ghost}}/{{type2|Dark}}/{{type2|Dragon}}+{{type2|Fighting}} attacks have perfect coverage, due to the fact that Ghost-type and Dragon-type moves together are all resisted by only Dark and Steel types (Dark-types resisting Ghost, and Steel-types resisting both). Both of these types are defensively weak to Fighting-type moves, meaning at best, a dual-typed Steel or Dark Pokémon will be neutral to Fighting (at worst, 4x weak). Thus all currently known Pokemon are at least neutral to these combinations.<br /> <br /> ===Untouched===<br /> Often abbreviated as ''UT'', it refers to Pokémon that haven't gained any [[Experience|EXP]] since they were {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}, [[trade|received]], or {{pkmn|egg|hatched}}. It is commonly used among players who are trading specially {{pkmn|breeding|bred}} or [[Event Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ===Wall===<br /> A Pokémon with a very high defensive stat. Used to block attacks of that kind (e.g. Physical Wall). Synonymous with '''Sponge'''.<br /> <br /> ==Specific Sets==<br /> Sets that are only seen on one to several Pokémon or are best known on a single Pokémon.<br /> ===Atmacune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} moveset from [[Generation II]], which has {{m|Curse}}, {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Return}} and {{m|Roar}}. Not usable in Generation III or IV because {{m|Curse}} is no longer available in Suicune's movelist due to losing [[TM]] status.<br /> <br /> ===Bellyzard===<br /> A moveset created specifically for the {{p|Charizard}} evolution family. The moveset contains {{m|Belly Drum}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}/{{m|Flare Blitz}} and any other move. Held item is a [[Salac Berry]]. Belly Drum followed by Substitute maximizes the attack stat and lowers HP enough to activate {{a|Blaze}} and the [[Salac Berry]] as long as Charizard's HP is divisible by 4. The power of Charizard's {{type2|Fire}} moves is increased, attack power is maximized and Speed is raised enough to possibly attack first. This results in an incredibly powerful physical Fire attack.<br /> <br /> ===Boltbeam===<br /> A combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} on the same set that is resisted only by {{p|Magnezone}}, {{a|Volt Absorb}} {{p|Lanturn}}, and {{p|Shedinja}}. May also be used for any combination of {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ice}} moves, such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} and HP Ice.<br /> <br /> ==[[Breloom]]urder==<br /> Works with a Brellom that has [[Spore]], [[Focus Punch]], [[Substitute]], and [[Facade]], along with an [[Effect Spore]] ability. To do this, put the opponent to sleep, then use a substitute and repeatedly focus punch. If the foe gets an effect from Effect Spore, then use Facade. If Breloom's ability is [[Poison Heal]], holding a [[Poison Orb]] is reccomended. This will effectively trap the opponent while blasting down his health, and is especially effective since Breloom gets STAB from Focus Punch.<br /> <br /> ===CalmCune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} with {{m|Calm Mind}}. Often it uses {{m|Rest}} also. A very powerful and over-used Pokémon due to Suicune's two weaknesses being special types, and as a result its effectiveness has been reduced with the Gen IV Attack/Special split. Some counters include a Hazer or PHazer, a strong physical Electric or Grass attack and the move {{m|Encore}}.<br /> <br /> ===Celetran===<br /> A combination of {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Heatran}} used in the same team, this works because Celebi covers all of Heatran's weaknesses and Heatran covers all of Celebi's weaknesses. Both of these Pokémon have mixed wall stats, they can take on both Physical and Special hits.<br /> <br /> There are other combinations like this, such as {{p|Latias}} and a {{type2|Steel}} is a combination that resists every type in the game, though these combinations are not as well known.<br /> <br /> ===ChainChomp===<br /> {{p|Garchomp}} that is designed as a Mixed Sweeper with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. The intention of this Pokémon is catching the opponent off guard as they send in a standard physical wall by taking advantage of most physical walls lacking a good {{stat|Special Defense}} stat. A variation of this set can also be used with {{p|Salamence}}.<br /> <br /> ===Cleric===<br /> A moveset that includes either {{m|Heal Bell}} or {{m|Aromatherapy}}. A good example of a Cleric is {{p|Blissey}}.<br /> <br /> ===Crocune===<br /> A {{p|Suicune}} with the moves {{m|Rest}}, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, {{m|Calm Mind}} and {{m|Surf}}. The ''Cro'' prefix is also used for other Pokémon that work in a similar way, like Crophy and Crotomb.<br /> <br /> ===Curselax===<br /> A moveset that uses {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Rest}} on an already slow Pokémon to ignore the Speed drop. Although {{p|Snorlax}} is the most common user (hence the name), it can also appear on other Pokémon (provided they aren't Ghosts). Especially useful in a team using {{m|Trick Room}} as the Speed drops become Speed boosts instead.<br /> <br /> ===F.E.A.R.===<br /> <br /> {{main|F.E.A.R}}<br /> <br /> A last resort strategy involving a low-level {{p|Rattata}} holding a [[Focus Sash]] with the moves {{m|Endeavor}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. It aims to catch the opponent off-guard when he/she sees the low-level Rattata and attacks. The Focus Sash will activate and Rattata will use Endeavor to attack, lowering the opponent's HP to 1. Then the Rattata will use Quick Attack to finish off the opponent. There are many variations of this set that can be used by any Pokémon with {{m|Endeavor}} and a priority move. For instance, it has been used by a Dodrio in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].<br /> <br /> ===Flinchax===<br /> A moveset with a paralysis-inducing move to negate speed, and a flinch move such as {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Snore}}, {{m|Stomp}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, or {{m|Extrasensory}}. It relies on chance to repeatedly flinch the foe until it faints. As an added bonus, the paralysis will kick in 25% of the time, giving the foe only a 52% chance to use their attack. {{p|Dunsparce}} was the most feared flinchaxor in [[Generation III]], because its {{a|Serene Grace}} increases the flinch chance to 60% until the appearance of {{p|Togekiss}} in [[Generation IV]]. {{p|Jirachi}} can also do this with {{m|Zen Headbutt}} or {{m|Iron Head}}, the latter only through a [[move tutor]] in Platinum.<br /> <br /> ===McIceGar===<br /> A moveset for {{p|Gengar}} with many variations. Usually used to describe the Subpunching Gengar with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, but moves such as {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} are sometimes included. As of [[Generation IV]], {{m|Ice Punch}} is no longer a reliable option for McIceGar since it has become Physical, and so it must use {{m|Hidden Power}} instead.<br /> <br /> ===MixApe===<br /> A commonly used mixed sweeper moveset for {{p|Infernape}} that is extremely useful for wall-breaking, especially Skarmbliss. The set consists of a combination of the moves {{m|Flamethrower}}/{{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, HP Ice and {{m|Nasty Plot}}. It usually holds the item Life Orb.<br /> <br /> ===[[Pseudo-legendary]]===<br /> Any of the following Pokémon: {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, and {{p|Garchomp}}. These Pokémon have noticeably astounding [[stats]] and diverse movepools.<br /> <br /> ===RNG===<br /> An abbreviation for Random Number Generator. Players often manipulate the RNG to gain increased chances of catching [[shiny Pokémon]] and getting Pokémon with better [[IV|IVs]]<br /> <br /> ===ScarfChomp===<br /> A {{p|Garchomp}} holding the item [[Choice Scarf]], whose speed is multiplied by 1.5.<br /> <br /> ===Seeder===<br /> Seeders are Pokémon that use {{m|Leech Seed}} to force switches, drain HP to heal themselves, or wear down defensive Pokémon. They are often used with {{m|Substitute}} known as Subseeders. Subseeders are often fast Pokémon that repeatedly use substitute while the opponent is afflicted with leech seed. The healing of leech seed allows them to gain back the health they lost from substitute while the opponent's health is slowly worn down. Examples of Subseeders are {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Sceptile}}.<br /> <br /> ===Skarmbliss===<br /> A combination of {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}} used in the same team, which is designed to abuse Skarmory's high Defense stat and numerous resistances, as well as Blissey's high Special Defense stat and extraordinary HP stat. It is very difficult to beat if one is not prepared, so most teams carry a SkarmBliss counter. this combination does not work as well in 4th gen because of the physical/special split. in 3rd gen, Skarmory's weaknesses were special, so Blissey could cover those weaknesses well, and also, Blissey's weakness was physical so Skarmory took that well. Now with the physical/special split, it isn't as reliable.<br /> <br /> ===SpecsMence===<br /> A {{p|Salamence}} holding [[Choice Specs]] (or {{DL|In-battle effect item|Wise Glasses}} in some cases), with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Fire Blast}} or {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. <br /> <br /> ===Suicide Spiker/Rocker===<br /> A {{p|Forretress}} with the moveset consisting of {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}} and {{m|Explosion}}. Set up all the traps then use explosion so the next Pokémon has to deal with the brunt of the attacks of the spikes taking up to 50% of their HP and being badly poisoned. Works well with a roarer to make all of the opponent's Pokémon suffer.<br /> <br /> ===Suicide Lead===<br /> A moveset in which the user is equipped with a [[Focus Sash]]. The purpose of this moveset is to set up {{m|Stealth Rock}}, while anticipating an attack that could OHKO the user, but survives with the [[Focus Sash]]. This is a very common moveset for leading {{p|Azelf}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}.<br /> <br /> ===Subpasser===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Baton Pass}}. Although any Pokémon that can learn Baton Pass can pass Substitutes, Pokémon with high HP are preferred so that the Substitute passed will also have a high HP. Subpassing is beneficial as it allows for a Pokémon to have a Substitute with a much higher HP than it could make itself. If such a Substitute is passed to a Wall or Tank, the opponent will have a hard time breaking the Substitute right away, allowing the target to reap the benefits of the Substitute, such as immunity to status effects. Subpasses can also pass defense boosts to make the Substitutes even harder to break, but then that only leaves them one move for attacking, making them very vulnerable to Taunt.<br /> <br /> ===Subpuncher===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} to avoid the flinch chance from Focus Punch. Works best with slower Pokémon as the Substitute may end up being broken the turn it's made if the Subpuncher goes first. Slightly harder to use in Double Battles where the two Pokémon could gang up on the Subpuncher to break the Substitute and hit the Pokémon. Countered by Thick Club Marowak whose Bonemerang usually does enough damage to break the Substitute on the first hit, allowing the second hit to attack the Subpuncher directly. It's also is countered by Technician Ambipom who might break the Substitute on the first hit of Double Hit.<br /> <br /> ===Sunnybeamer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|SolarBeam}} to avoid the one turn charge up from SolarBeam. Often used on Pokémon with the {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon, or Pokémon with the moves {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Morning Sun}}, or {{m|Moonlight}}, for increased HP recovery<br /> <br /> ===Thunderdancer===<br /> A moveset with {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Thunder}} to give Thunder 100% accuracy. Pokémon with the {{a|Volt Absorb}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} [[ability]] are preferred, due to their immunity to enemy {{m|Surf}}s and {{m|Thunder}}s.<br /> <br /> ===TyraniBoah===<br /> A moveset specifically for {{p|Tyranitar}} (but also viable on others) with the '''Subpuncher''' combo and the '''Boltbeam''' (or in Tyranitar's case, BoltCrunch) combo. It is also an example of very advanced battling techniques on both sides, as it requires you to predict that your opponent will predict your next attack and switch to something resistant to it. An example of this would be if your opponent has a {{p|Salamence}} in play and expects you to use {{m|Ice Beam}} and thus switches to a {{p|Starmie}}. Predicting the switch, you actually select {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Crunch}} and beat the Starmie on the switch-in.<br /> <br /> ===Wondertomb/Wondereye===<br /> A hacked {{p|Spiritomb}} or {{p|Sableye}} with the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. Since {{p|Spiritomb}} and {{p|Sableye}} have no weaknesses, they can only be damaged by weather conditions, status problems, entry hazards such as {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Stealth Rock}}, recoil moves and, curiously, the move {{m|Fire Fang}}. Note that the ability {{a|Mold Breaker}} will cancel out the Wonder Guard ability. Also, If the opponent has {{a|Scrappy}}, or uses {{m|Odor Sleuth}} or {{m|Foresight}} a Wondereye or Wondertomb can be hit with a super effective Fighting-type attack. {{m|Gastro Acid}} is a move that will cancel this ability as well. Also, {{m|Future Sight}} and {{m|Doom Desire}} will strike through Wonder Guard as well, and do not take type into account so Future Sight will still damage the partial dark type Spiritomb and Sableye. These instances prove that Wondereyes and Wondertombs are not invincible.<br /> <br /> ==Tier==<br /> {{main|Tiers}}<br /> A tier is a list of Pokémon in the metagame selected based on numerous traits, such as how the Pokémon's stats are distributed, its type and moves, and overall ability in battle.<br /> <br /> ==={{DL|Tiers|Uber}}===<br /> A tier of the metagame, currently the highest there is. It is mostly consisted of legendaries, although not all of them are in the Uber tier.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Borderline|BL]]====<br /> Borderline. A tier of the metagame. It is the third highest tier, in between OU and UU.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Over-Used|OU]]====<br /> Over-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is the second highest tier, only surpassed by Uber.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Under-Used|UU]]====<br /> Under-Used. A tier of the metagame that is the second lowest, not counting NFE.<br /> <br /> ====[[Tiers#Never-Used|NU]]====<br /> Never-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is currently the lowest tier to date, not counting NFE. This tier first appeared in Generation III.<br /> <br /> ====NFE====<br /> Not an actual tier, but a term used to describe Pokémon that are not fully evolved, and thus should not be used competitively until they evolve. There are some NFEs that can viably be used competitively, namely:<br /> * {{p|Pikachu}} with [[Light Ball]]<br /> * {{p|Magneton}}<br /> * {{p|Scyther}}<br /> * {{p|Porygon2}}<br /> * {{p|Vigoroth}}<br /> * {{p|Trapinch}} with {{a|Arena Trap}}<br /> * {{p|Clamperl}} with [[DeepSeaTooth]]<br /> <br /> Some NFEs do exactly the same as their evolution. These may also be used competitively, but only in lower [[tier]]s than their evolution. For example, {{p|Chansey}} can be used in UU because its evolution {{p|Blissey}} is in OU, which makes it banned from UU. Another example of this is {{p|Munchlax}} in NU. there are some Pokémon that work in OU that are NFEs, such as Porygon 2, because it fits in differently from its evolution, Porygon-Z.<br /> <br /> {{Project Fandom notice}}<br /> [[Category:Lists]]<br /> [[Category:Fanon terminology]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Strategie-Glossar]]<br /> [[es:Terminología Metagame]]</div>

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<p>ShadowDialga: /* Johto */</p> <hr /> <div>{{incomplete}}<br /> While a {{pkmn|Trainer}} is on an adventure, he or she may be given {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. These Pokémon are known as gift Pokémon. Types of gift Pokémon include [[starter Pokémon]] and [[Pokémon egg]]s. They exist in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}. In the games, as with wild Pokémon, gift Pokémon will have the last four moves they could have learned by level up except under extraordinary circumstances.<br /> <br /> ==Gift Pokémon given by Trainers in the games==<br /> ===[[Generation I]]===<br /> *{{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]{{sup|RB}} [[Cerulean City]]{{sup|Y}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Charmander}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]{{sup|RB}} [[Route 24]]{{sup|Y}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Squirtle}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]{{sup|RB}} [[Vermilion City]]{{sup|Y}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Pikachu}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]{{sup|Y}})<br /> *{{p|Hitmonlee}} (Obtained from [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan}}<br /> *{{p|Hitmonchan}} (Obtained from [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan}}<br /> *{{p|Eevee}} (Obtained from [[Celadon Mansion]])<br /> *{{p|Lapras}} (Obtained from [[Silph Co.]] building)<br /> <br /> ===[[Generation II]]===<br /> *{{p|Chikorita}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Totodile}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Togepi}} ({{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Mystery Egg}})<br /> *{{p|Eevee}} (Obtained from [[Bill]] in [[Goldenrod City]])<br /> *{{p|Tyrogue}} (Obtained from [[Kiyo]] in [[Mt. Mortar]])<br /> *{{p|Spearow}} (Given by {{Jo|Webster|Randy}} in the north [[Goldenrod City]] gate; nicknamed Kenya)<br /> *{{p|Shuckle}} (Given by Mania, a [[PokéManiac]] in [[Cianwood City]])<br /> *{{p|Dratini}} (Obtained from Dragon Clan Elder in the [[Dragon's Den]]{{sup|C}})<br /> *{{p|Pichu}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}}<br /> *{{p|Cleffa}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}}<br /> *{{p|Igglybuff}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleff, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}} <br /> *{{p|Tyrogue}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}}<br /> *{{p|Smoochum}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}} <br /> *{{p|Elekid}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}}<br /> *{{p|Magby}} ([[Pokémon_Egg#Eggs_available|Odd Egg]]{{sup|C}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a random selection out of Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Tyrogue, Smoochum, Elekid, or Magby}}<br /> <br /> ===[[Generation III]]===<br /> ====[[Hoenn]]====<br /> *{{p|Treecko}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> *{{p|Torchic}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> *{{p|Mudkip}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> *{{p|Wynaut}} ({{pkmn|egg}} Obtained from old lady in [[Lavaridge Town]])<br /> *{{P|Castform}} (Obtained from the professor of the [[Weather Institute]] after defeating [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]]{{sup|Ru}} or [[Shelly]]{{sup|Sa}}{{sup|E}})<br /> *{{p|Beldum}} (Obtained from [[Steven Stone]] in [[Mossdeep City]] after beating the [[Pokémon League]])<br /> *{{p|Chikorita}} (Given by Professor Birch after the completion of the [[Hoenn]] [[Pokédex]]{{sup|E}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Cyndaquil}} (Given by Professor Birch after completion of the [[Hoenn]] [[Pokédex]]{{sup|E}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Totodile}} (Given by Professor Birch after completion of the [[Hoenn]] [[Pokédex]]{{sup|E}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> <br /> ====[[Kanto]] and [[Sevii Islands]]====<br /> *{{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Charmander}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Squirtle}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Hitmonlee}} (Obtained from [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan}}<br /> *{{p|Hitmonchan}} (Obtained from [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan}}<br /> *{{p|Eevee}} (Obtained from [[Celadon Mansion]])<br /> *{{p|Lapras}} (Obtained from [[Silph Co.]] building)<br /> *{{p|Togepi}} ({{pkmn|egg}} obtained on [[Floe Island]])<br /> <br /> ====[[Orre]]====<br /> *{{p|Plusle}} (From [[Duking]])<br /> *{{p|Togepi}} (From [[Hordel]]. Shadow Pokémon)<br /> *{{p|Chikorita}} (Given after completing [[Mt. Battle]])<br /> *{{p|Cyndaquil}} (Given after completing [[Mt. Battle]])<br /> *{{p|Totodile}} (Given after completing [[Mt. Battle]])<br /> *{{p|Ho-Oh}}<br /> <br /> ===[[Generation IV]]===<br /> ====[[Sinnoh]]====<br /> *{{p|Turtwig}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup}}<br /> *{{p|Chimchar}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup}}<br /> *{{p|Piplup}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup}}<br /> *{{p|Eevee}} (Obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Hearthome City]] after [[Sinnoh]] [[Pokédex]] Completion{{sup|DP}} or first visiting her {{sup|Pt}})<br /> *{{p|Happiny}} ({{pkmn|egg}} Obtained from man in [[Hearthome City]]{{sup|DP}})<br /> *{{p|Riolu}} ({{pkmn|egg}} Obtained from [[Riley]] on [[Iron Island]])<br /> *{{p|Togepi}} ({{pkmn|egg}} Obtained from [[Cynthia]] in [[Eterna City]]{{sup|Pt}})<br /> *{{p|Porygon}} (Obtained in [[Veilstone City]]{{sup|Pt}})<br /> <br /> ====[[Johto]]====<br /> *{{p|Chikorita}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Totodile}} ([[Starter Pokémon]]) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile}}<br /> *{{p|Togepi}} (from {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Mystery Egg}})<br /> *{{p|Eevee}} (Gift from [[Bill]] in [[Goldenrod City]])<br /> *{{p|Spearow}} (from {{Jo|Webster}} in [[Goldenrod City]] north gate){{tt|*|Meant to be traded}}<br /> *{{p|Shuckle}} (from a PokéManiac in [[Cianwood City]]) {{tt|*|Can be returned later}}<br /> *{{p|Tyrogue}} (from [[Karate King]] [[Kiyo]] in [[Mt Mortar]])<br /> *{{p|Dratini}} (from [[Dragon's Den]])<br /> <br /> ====[[Kanto]]====<br /> *{{p|Bulbasaur}} (from [[Professor Oak]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Charmander}} (from [[Professor Oak]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Squirtle}} (from [[Professor Oak]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle}}<br /> *{{p|Treecko}} (from [[Steven Stone]] at [[Silph Co.]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> *{{p|Torchic}} (from [[Steven Stone]] at [[Silph Co.]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> *{{p|Mudkip}} (from [[Steven Stone]] at [[Silph Co.]] after beating {{ga|Red}}) {{tt|*|The player gets a choice of Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip}}<br /> <br /> ==In the anime==<br /> <br /> *{{Ash}}<br /> **[[Ash's Pikachu]] (Given in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You]]'' by [[Professor Oak]])<br /> **[[Ash's Donphan|Ash's Phanpy]] (Given as an egg in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon]]'' by an old couple)<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{Gary}}<br /> **[[Gary's Blastoise]] (Given by Professor Oak as a Squirtle in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:BrockOnix.png|thumb|Brock receiving Onix]]<br /> *[[Brock]]<br /> **[[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] (Given to him prior to the events of ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br /> **[[Brock's Happiny]] ({{pkmn|Egg}} given in ''[[DP033|All Dressed up with Somewhere to Go!]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{an|Casey}}<br /> **[[Casey's Meganium]] (Given by Professor Elm as a {{p|Chikorita}})<br /> **[[Casey's Beedrill]] (Given by {{Ash}} in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{jo|Marina}}<br /> **[[Wani-Wani]] (Given as a {{p|Totodile}} by [[Professor Elm]] prior to ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{jo|Jimmy}}<br /> **[[Jimmy's Typhlosion]] (Given by [[Professor Elm]] as a {{p|Cyndaquil}} prior to ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Vincent]]<br /> **[[Vincent's Meganium]] (Given to him by Professor Elm as a Chikorita prior to ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{ka|Gilbert}}<br /> **{{ka|Gilbert|Gilbert's Bulbasaur}} (Given by Professor Oak in ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{an|May}}<br /> **[[May's Blaziken|May's Torchic]] (Given in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' by [[Professor Birch]])<br /> **[[May's Wartortle|May's Squirtle]] (Given in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'' by Professor Oak)<br /> **[[May's Glaceon|May's Eevee]] (Given as an egg in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'' by [[Christopher and Jeannie]])<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Misty]]<br /> **[[Misty's Azurill]] (Given by {{Tracey}} prior to ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{an|Dawn}}<br /> **[[Dawn's Piplup]] (Given by [[Professor Rowan]] in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'')<br /> **[[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] (Given as an egg in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' by {{an|Lyra}})<br /> **[[Dawn's Togekiss]] (Given by [[Princess Salvia]] in [[DP171]])<br /> <br /> *Little Boy<br /> **[[Paul#Azumarill|Paul's Azumarill]] (Given by [[Paul]] in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *{{ho|Stephanie}}<br /> **{{ho|Stephanie|Stephanie's Mudkip}} (Given to her by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Stephanie's father]]<br /> **[[Stephanie's father|Stephanie's father's Treecko]] (Given to him by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Sabrina]]<br /> **[[Sabrina's Haunter]] (Received from {{Ash}} in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Forrest]]<br /> **[[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] (Given by his brother [[Brock]] in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together, Stays Together!]]'')<br /> **[[Brock's Geodude]] (Given by his brother [[Brock]] in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together, Stays Together!]]'')<br /> **[[Brock's Crobat]] (Given by his brother [[Brock]] in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together, Stays Together!]]'')<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Brock's siblings]]<br /> **[[Brock's Ludicolo]] (Given by [[Brock]] prior to ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'')<br /> <br /> *{{jo|Harrison}}<br /> **[[Harrison's Blaziken]] (Given by [[Professor Birch]] prior to ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.)<br /> <br /> ==In the manga==<br /> ===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===<br /> *{{Adv|Red}}<br /> **Red's [[Saur]] (Given by [[Professor Oak]] as a {{p|Bulbasaur}})<br /> *{{Adv|Blue}}<br /> **[[Blue's Charizard]] (Given by [[Professor Oak]] as a {{p|Charmander}})<br /> *{{Adv|Yellow}}<br /> **Yellow's [[Yellow (Adventures)#Pokémon|Gravvy]] (Given by [[Brock]] as a {{p|Graveler}})<br /> **Yellow's [[Yellow (Adventures)#Pokémon|Omny]] (Given by [[Misty]] as an {{p|Omanyte}})<br /> *{{Adv|Ruby}}<br /> **Ruby's [[Nana]] (Given by [[Norman|his father]] as a {{p|Poochyena}})<br /> **Ruby's Ruru (Given by [[Norman|his father]] as a {{p|Ralts}})<br /> **Ruby's {{Adv|Coco}} (Given by [[Norman|his father]] as a {{p|Skitty}})<br /> **Ruby's [[Zuzu]] (Given by [[Professor Birch]] as a {{p|Mudkip}})<br /> *{{Adv|Sapphire}}<br /> **Sapphire's [[Toro]] (Given by [[Professor Birch|her father]] as a {{p|Torchic}})<br /> *{{Adv|Diamond}}<br /> **Diamond's [[Wig]] (Given by {{Adv|Platinum}} as a {{p|Turtwig}})<br /> *{{Adv|Pearl}}<br /> **Pearl's [[Chimhiko]] (Given by {{Adv|Platinum}} as a {{p|Chimchar}})<br /> *{{Adv|Emerald}}<br /> **Emerald's {{p|Snorlax}} (Given by {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}})<br /> **Emerald's {{p|Mr. Mime}} (Given by {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}})<br /> **Emerald's {{p|Mantine}} (Given by {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}})<br /> <br /> ===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]===<br /> *[[Hareta]]<br /> **Hareta's Lucario (as an egg by [[Riley]])<br /> **Hareta's Minun (By [[Kaisei|his father]])<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> *Eevee and Togepi are the only gift Pokémon available in two different games of the same generation.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV]]<br /> *[[Starter Pokémon]]<br /> *[[Pokémon egg]]<br /> [[Category:Terminology]]</div>

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<p>ShadowDialga: Created page with &#039;The Mayans predicted that in 2012, some fool that has not been pittied by Mr. T will make the godawful mistake of insulting the overlord Dialga. This will cause the apocalypse. A…&#039;</p> <hr /> <div>The Mayans predicted that in 2012, some fool that has not been pittied by Mr. T will make the godawful mistake of insulting the overlord Dialga. This will cause the apocalypse. ALL HAIL DIALGA!!! BEST POKEMON EVER!!!<br /> <br /> LOL I'm just a DS pokemon fan.<br /> <br /> ==Top 3 Pokemon Games==<br /> 1. Diamond ALL HAIL DIALGA<br /> <br /> 2. HeartGold<br /> <br /> 3. Gold</div>

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