・Tyranitar is a versatile weather setter that can serve as a bulky attacker, Choice Band user, or even a special wall ・Lack of support moves outside of Will-o-Wisp means it can be easily be stopped by dedicated defensive cores ・Can function as a potent special attacker with Nasty Plot, Fire Blast, and Solar Beam ・Can become potent special attacker using Eruption under Trick Room or by using Shell Smash ・Access to support moves such as Stealth Rock, Yawn, and Rapid Spin allow Torkoal to support its team after setting up weather ・Lack of reliable recovery move outside of Leftovers means Politoed can't take repeated hits ・Can force switches thanks to Perish Song ・Defensive variants have a reliable recovery move in Roost ・ Choice Scarf variants are a great offensive pivot thanks to U-Turn ・Can support its team mates with Tailwind or threaten opposing Pokemon with Hurricane and Hydro Pump Weather teams are built around leads that can instantly set up weather for their allies. The move Aurora Veil can only be used in Hail but its effect lingers after the weather ends.Gives the move Blizzard perfect accuracy.Weather Ball becomes an Ice-type move and its power is doubled.Activates the abilities Ice Body, Snow Cloak, and Slush Rush.Pokemon holding the iteam Safety Goggles are immune to residual damage.Pokemon with the ability Ice Body, Snow Cloak, Magic Guard, and Overcoat are immune to residual damage.Ice-type Pokemon are immune to residual damage.At the end of each turn, Hail inflicts residual damage on each Pokemon for 1/16 of its Max HP.In battle, Hail has the following effects: Like Sandstorm, it's also used in stall teams. Hail is the least used weather mechanic and dedicated Hail Teams are quite rare outside of a few niche teams. Moves such as Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis recover 1/4 of a Pokemon's Max HP instead of 1/2.The move Shore Up recovers 2/3 of a Pokemon's Max HP instead of 1/2.Weather Ball becomes a Rock-type move and its power is doubled.Activates the abilities Sand Force, Sand Rush, and Sand Veil.Pokemon holding the item Safety Goggles are Immune to residual damage.Pokemon with the ability Sand Force, Sand Rush, Sand Veil, Magic Guard, and Overcoat are immune to residual damage.Ground, Rock, Steel-type Pokemon are immune to residual damage.At the end of each turn, Sandstorm inflicts residual damage on each Pokemon for 1/16 of its Max HP.In battle, Sandstorm has the following effects: Sandstorm teams historically occupied a specific niche as a counter to both dedicated Rain and Sun Teams, while also being one of the two weather types used in stall. The Harvest ability will always restore the Pokemon's held berry.Activates the abilities Chlorophyll, Dry Skin, Leaf Guard, Solar Power, and Flower Gift.Weather Ball becomes a Fire-type move and its power is doubled.The move Growth increases Attack and Special Attack by two stages.Moves such as Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis recover 2/3 of a Pokemon's Max HP instead of 1/2.Solar Beam and Solar Blade can be used instantly without charging.Thunder and Hurricane have their accuracy lowered by 50%.Lowers the power of Water-type Moves by 50%.Boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 50%.In battle, Harsh Sunlight has the following effects: In the competitive battle scene, this weather is simply called Sun. Though not as common as Rain, dedicated Sun Teams can also establish early-game offensive presence and are often used to counter dedicated Rain Teams. Activates the abilities Swift Swim, Rain Dish, Hydration, and Dry Skin.Weather Ball becomes a Water-type move and its power is doubled.Gives the moves Thunder and Hurricane perfect accuracy.Moves such as Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis only recover 1/4 of a Pokemon's max HP instead of 1/2.The power of the moves Solar Beam and Solar Blade is halved.Lowers the power of Fire-type moves by 50%.Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 50%.In battle, Rain has the following effects:
Dedicated rain teams can easily establish immediate offensive presence, especially when used against non-weather teams.
Rain is arguably the most commonly used weather mechanic in competitive battling. In Pokemon Sword & Shield, there are four types of weather - excluding Clear Skies, which is the absence of weather. To succeed with a weather team, you need to take advantage of each weather's unique mechanics - choosing the right Pokemon, with the right abilities, and building your team around the weather. Take Advantage of Weather's Unique Mechanics What is a Weather Team? A Game Changing Mechanicįirst introduced in Generation II and further expanded in Generation III, weather is widely considered the most influential mechanic in the competitive battling scene.
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