Chess Terms in Smogon
In Pokemon, this term is used to describe a Pokemon that is only a reliable answer to something if given a free switchin
What is check?
This move that has the same effect as Splash is commonly used by Victini holding Normalium-Z in SM OU
What is Celebrate?
This Electric and Ice type rose from PU to UUBL throughout its time in generation 8
What is Arctozolt?
This Normal-type Pokemon is considered #1 in Gen 1 OU Viability
What is Tauros?
This very famous Magic Guarder has seen high usage and viability in Gen 4 OU lately, although it was not well known at the time
What is Clefable?
This term, also used in music, refers to the speed of a battle
What is tempo?
This electric type status move lowers the opponent's special attack stat by 2 stages
What is eerie impulse?
This mega Pokemon recently rose to Gen 9 National Dex OU because of a minor gimmick with priority Destiny Bond, although it won't be there for long
What is Mega Banette?
This Pokemon is not only #1 in Gen 2 OU viability, but Ubers as well
What is Snorlax?
This Pokemon which received Magic Guard as a hidden ability forces many a Gen 5 Tyranitar to hold Chople Berry to deal with its popular Focus Sash set
What is Alakazam?
In Pokemon, this term refers to a state of battle where neither player can make progress
What is a stalemate?
This signature move of Latios is a 70 base power Psychic-type attack
What is Luster Purge?
Between generations 4 and 5, these two fully evolved Pokemon gained access to permanent weather abilities, sending them from zero viability in any tier to OU status
What are Politoed and Ninetales?
This sand setter is usually considered #1 in Gen 3 OU, although it has been debated
What is Tyranitar?
This Psychic and Flying type gets Wonder Skin and Magic Guard, but certainly not Wonder Guard
What is Sigilyph?
In Pokemon, this action refers to allowing one Pokemon to faint in order to accomplish a goal later on
What is a sacrifice?
This move specific to the Klink line and Magearna does nothing in singles
What is Gear Up?
This is one of the unevolved ADV LC Pokemon technically banned from OU because of recent problems with Sand Veil
What is Cacnea?
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What is Sandshrew?
Try not to flinch when you hear that this Pokemon is #1 in Gen 4 OU
What is Jirachi?
This Magic Guarder is the only Pokemon with Regenerator not to use the ability on the majority of sets
What is Reuniclus?
This term refers to strategies or moves used to counter one's opponent's actions effectively
What is counterplay?
This signature move of Pyukumuku is a Poison-type status move that heals 50% of the user's health and heals certain status conditions
What is Purify?
This Pokemon was in the early stages of SV UU before a series of changes within three months sent it to Ubers
What is Espathra?
Excadrill is #1 in viability in this generation of OU
What is generation 6?
This middle stage Pokemon doesn't have doubles viability because of Magic Guard, but Friend Guard instead
What is Clefairy?