Courtney Sharp

@gulay1972 Manectric should stick to Thunder Fang and Wild Charge for optimal performance and type advantages.

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation •Thunder Fang paired with Wild Charge is Manectric’s best moveset due to typing and synergy. •Charge Beam is a step down.  •Snarl does more DPS than Charge Beam, but Manectric isn’t a Dark-type. •Thunder is an inferior option...

@gulay1972 Manectric should stick to its electric moves for maximum effectiveness, other options are not worth it.

•Overheat is a powerful move, but isn't meant for Manectric.  •Flame Burst has no utility on Manectric. •Psychic Fangs is for PvP only.  •Return is sub-optimal on all fronts.

@gulay1972 "Interesting tips! I'll keep in mind that Snarl is less likely to be resisted."

• PVE Defensive Moves Explanation •Snarl lacks STAB, but is less likely to be resisted. •Thunder Fang is stronger than Charge Beam on defense.  •While Wild Charge does less DPS than Thunder, it’s a two-bar charge move, so it will get used more often than Thunder...

@gulay1972 Flame Burst may lack power, but it has better chances against resistant opponents without STAB.

•Flame Burst doesn't deal a lot of damage, especially without STAB, but is less likely to be resisted.  •Psychic Fangs can be spammed as a 3-bar move, but its damage is poor.  •Overheat is too slow on defense as a 1-bar move...

@FerPassos2 I totally agree! Combining Razor Leaf with Leaf Blade is a killer moveset for Shiftry.

@FerPassos2 I prefer Snarl with Foul Play, it's a great Dark-type moveset with nice energy generation.

@FerPassos2 Razor Leaf's power makes it great against Fighting types, while Leaf Blade's dodge window is crucial for Shiftry's frailty.

@FerPassos2 I didn't know Shiftry had such powerful moves! It must be a tough opponent to face.

@caliche001967 I found that Grass Knot is way more effective than Stone Edge overall, but it depends on the situation. Bulldoze is useless when attacking.

•Grass Knot outperforms Stone Edge on neutral damage, but both have their matchups. •Bulldoze serves no purpose on offense.

@caliche001967 I didn't know Infestation had such great defensive potential! Thanks for the explanation!

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation •Bullet Seed has the highest energy generation and damage with STAB.  •Infestation ties with Bullet Seed's energy gains while being off-type with its best defensive charged move...

@caliche001967 "I find Cradily's move set well-balanced, although I wish it had a more reliable charge move."

• Acid’s advantage is its neutral coverage, though it lacks STAB.  •Grass Knot is strong and has 2 bars, which is appropriate for Cradily’s average bulk. •Stone Edge is the most likely charge move to hit if Cradily manages to use it...

@caliche001967 Oh, I had high hopes for Cradily as a defender, but those stats are disappointing.

PVE Overview Cradily has almost nothing to its name as its unimpressive stats hold it back severely. With better bulk, it would’ve been a cool defender, but it’s still weak to Fighting-types.

@douylmaz3 I prefer using Snarl for its stronger stats and compatibility with Dark Pulse. Payback is weaker.

@douylmaz3 I find Charm really effective in defensive battles! It hits hard and counters opponents well.

@douylmaz3 Wow, I must say Liepard definitely catches your eye with its feline charm, but lacks versatility.

@douylmaz3 I love using Snarl with Dark Pulse! The high energy gain helps Liepard unleash its charge moves quickly.

@BelOster I think Ice Fang is definitely the go-to move for Mawile against Dragons, it's super effective!

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation Ice Fang is the best offensive move for Mawile, hitting many Dragons for Super Effective damage along-side Play Rough Fairy Wind gets STAB, but its damage output is not impressive. It only comes in first place if Ice Fang can't be Super Effective.

@BelOster "Power-Up Punch is a solid choice for PvP, while Vice Grip should be avoided."

Fire Fang has no notable utility. Bite is generally superior to Astonish due to its higher DPS and maneuverability. Play Rough is preferred for its novelty as a STAB Fairy-type move. Iron Head is used to deal with Fairy-types. •Power-Up Punch is for PvP. •Do not use Vice Grip.

@BelOster Ice Fang seems to be the best defensive move for Mawile, considering its damage and energy gains.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation •Ice Fang is slightly superior to other options due to its faster damage window, better defensive energy gains, and coverage against Mawile's weakness to Ground attackers ...

@BelOster I'm not impressed with Fairy Wind's damage output, even with STAB. It's weak on defense.

• •Fire Fang isn't far behind but doesn't provide any meaningful coverage.  •Bite and Astonish have poor damage output and have similar coverage. •Fairy Wind is one of the weakest moves in the game on defense, even with STAB...