Almost Pokemon Moves
Biggest Losers: Next Generation
日本人の名前
Odd One Out
Fitting Abilities
100

Alakazam would be likely to use this almost move upon seeing a resting Vanilluxe.

Cream Eater

100

50%

Darkrai

100

Kokūn

Kakuna

100

Quick Attack, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard, Vacuum Wave

Vacuum Wave (Special)

100

This strong ability is lost upon evolution from this Pokemon found on Route 111.

Arena Trapinch

200

Swerving a Rotom-C around the lawn would perfectly fit this almost move if it actually learned the original move.

Mower Whip
200

This iconic Gen 1 Pokemon lost all viability going into Gen 2 with Hyper Beam and critical hit mechanics changing.

Tauros

200

Abusoru

Absol

200

Morning Sun, Synthesis, Shore Up, Moonlight

Shore Up (No downside)

200

This Pokemon can be found close by the previously mentioned Pokemon, in the much warmer location of Route 113, aligning with this ability.

Slugmagma Body

300

Alex would much rather Lopunny use this almost move on him, especially if things get scrappy ;)

Make Out

300

An ability mechanic change prevented this Pokemon from abusing setup starting in Gen 8.

Mimikyu

300

Arbo

Ekans

300

Power Construct, Berserk, Zen Mode, Shields Down

Berserk (No form change)

300

This Pokemon had its Hidden Ability nerfed after too much competitive usage in Gen 6, and this ability became a viable choice after.

Talonflame Body

400

This almost move is a noteworthy misspelling in Gen 2, which is when the original move received a new typing.

Nite

400

This Pokemon went from a premier defensive slot choice in Gen 5 to RU in Gen 6, though not due to any nerfs, instead due to meta changes making its major role irrelevant.

Jellicent

400

Numera

Goomy

400

Guillotine, Horn Drill, Fissure, Sheer Cold

Sheer Cold (20% accuracy)
400

This Pokemon is so clueless that it has no thoughts about which it could be confused, giving it this ability.

Slowbrown Tempo

500

This almost Z move would do nothing.

00,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt

500

This Pokemon suffered in viability after team preview was introduced in Gen 5, as previously it served as a surprise lead Pokemon.

Aerodactyl

500

Hoeruō

Wailord

500

Intimidate, Guard Dog, Serene Grace, Lightning Rod

Guard Dog (No effect out of battle)

500

This Pokemon's two types both thematically relate to this ability, though it stays banned due to evasion mechanics.

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