Alakazam would be likely to use this almost move upon seeing a resting Vanilluxe.
Cream Eater
50%
Darkrai
Kokūn
Kakuna
Quick Attack, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard, Vacuum Wave
Vacuum Wave (Special)
This strong ability is lost upon evolution from this Pokemon found on Route 111.
Arena Trapinch
Swerving a Rotom-C around the lawn would perfectly fit this almost move if it actually learned the original move.
This iconic Gen 1 Pokemon lost all viability going into Gen 2 with Hyper Beam and critical hit mechanics changing.
Tauros
Abusoru
Absol
Morning Sun, Synthesis, Shore Up, Moonlight
Shore Up (No downside)
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
Alex would much rather Lopunny use this almost move on him, especially if things get scrappy ;)
Make Out
An ability mechanic change prevented this Pokemon from abusing setup starting in Gen 8.
Mimikyu
Arbo
Ekans
Power Construct, Berserk, Zen Mode, Shields Down
Berserk (No form change)
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
This almost move is a noteworthy misspelling in Gen 2, which is when the original move received a new typing.
Nite
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
Numera
Goomy
Guillotine, Horn Drill, Fissure, Sheer Cold
This Pokemon is so clueless that it has no thoughts about which it could be confused, giving it this ability.
Slowbrown Tempo
This almost Z move would do nothing.
00,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt
This Pokemon suffered in viability after team preview was introduced in Gen 5, as previously it served as a surprise lead Pokemon.
Aerodactyl
Hoeruō
Wailord
Intimidate, Guard Dog, Serene Grace, Lightning Rod
Guard Dog (No effect out of battle)
This Pokemon's two types both thematically relate to this ability, though it stays banned due to evasion mechanics.
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