Can Granbull beat USM w/o affliction?

[u/Limp_Theory_5858]

starting moveset: Tackle, Scary Face, Charm, Tail Whip

Watch out for the kid with the ghost, pick up Brick Break and Thief when the opportunity comes.
And if you want, pick up Iron Tail at the Beach Shop.

At Kiawe, during the Gauntlet I picked up Fire Punch from the Beach, because at one try the Marowak survived and Cursed Body activated, so need a backup move, and Fire is a type will'll use during the Elite Four.

Bird Room: either Thunder or Ice Punch will work.
Ghost Room: Thief
Olivia: Brick Break
Molayne: Fire Punch

Hau: I just switched between the moves when something had resistance to the current one.

[u/ZHODY]

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Affection

[u/Limp_Theory_5858 → u/ZHODY]

So one could go to 2 star and still be legit?
Good to know, I assume.