Sound Based Moves
Random Dumb Questions
Former OU Titans
Usually Useless/Unviable
Ability Names
200

This non-damaging sound-based move was given to Incineroar in generation 8, replacing u-turn in almost every VGC moveset.

Parting Shot

200

What is Kyogre's Base Stat Total?

670

200

An OU powerhouse prior to this generation (except for its debut generation in which it was banned), it stooped to its lowest point during the Indigo Disk DLC era by being the sacrifice against UU blaziken by stacking passive contact damage.

Garchomp

200

How much PP does the move Absorb have? (specify if before or after PP maxed)

25 (regular) or 40 (PP maxed)

200

The process or period of gathering in crops.

Harvest

400

This 65 base power signature move will always inflict a status condition.

Chatter

400

What is Raichu's pokedex number?

26

400

One of the best Pokémon in RBY OU, it has now fallen to the ZU tier in generation 9. (Maybe because of the competition between its other 3 different forms.)

Tauros

400

What is the effect of the screen Mist?

Protects the user's side from stat drops

400

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one. (the ability is not Unaware)

Oblivious

600

This is the only sound based z-move.  A weaker version of this move was given to its only user in the following generation.

Clangorous Soulblaze

600

What are the odds that a player lands 3 protects in 4 turns? (protect succeeds on turn 1, and they use the move on all 4 turns) (answer in the form of a fraction)

5/9
600

Referred to as "Smogon Bird", the massive nerf to this Pokémon's ability has landed it in generation 9 NU.

Talonflame

600

Apart from Explosion, Self-Destruct, and Misty Explosion, name one effect that a Pokemon with the Damp ability bypasses.

Mind Blown, Aftermath

600

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Torrent

800

This sound-based move has a 30% chance to flinch.  However, it's other secondary effect is much more detrimental to the user. 

Snore

800

what energies are required for moltres & zapdos & articuno tag team's trinity burn

1 electric, water, fire and normal

800

After its ban was discussed at the start of generation 5, it fell to gen 9 NU before promptly being banned.  It now finds itself as a viable choiced user in RU.

Terrakion

800

What was the starting base power of Fury Cutter in Gen 5? (Hint: it was 10 base power in gen 2)

20

800

Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.

Justified

1000

With the same accuracy as hypnosis and the same effect as confuse ray, this shadow move is only available in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Shadow Panic

1000

how much damage does pikachu ex's mega thunderbolt do?

160

1000

Being a staple OU Pokémon until generation 6 due to having one of the fastest rapid spins, it fell to generation 8 NU due to the prevalence of better hazard removers. (This Pokémon is not available in generation 9)

Starmie, NU

1000

Name 5 of the 7 items that evolve Milcery into Alcremie.

Berry Sweet, Clover Sweet, Flower Sweet, Love Sweet, Ribbon Sweet, Flower Sweet, Strawberry Sweet

1000

A loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter or participant in an organization or team.

Stalwart