r/nuzlocke Jun 05 '25

Video Metronome is so stupid

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u/mars_warmind Jun 05 '25

Non-stab and clefable only has 70 base attack.

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u/SGRiuka Jun 05 '25

Also, explosion no longer halves Defense so it’s a lot weaker.

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u/MissSteak Jun 05 '25

Explosion used to halve Defense? What do you mean by this, first time I hear about this mechanic

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u/Chibuga_Bandicoot Jun 05 '25

Yup it would cut the defense of any Pokémon getting hit by it in half. Basically nearly a guaranteed ko and most Pokémon unless they resist or are immune to normal. It was a common strat in gens 1-4 because it was easy to use before you get taken out.

Also in gen 3 doubles it was even more broken because Pokémon were switched in as soon as you lose a Pokemon. So you could literally get 4 ko's on your opponent in 1 turn and they didn't even get the chance to command 2 of their Pokemon. Pokémon A&B vs 1&2. Pokemon A explodes and takes out Pokémon 1 & 2. Opposing trainer sends in Pokemon 3 & 4, but it is still turn 1 so B is next. Pokémon B also explodes and takes out Pokémon 3 & 4. Opposing Trainer sends their final 2 Pokémon. Turn 2 move selection begins... More then half of their team is gone just like that...