Speed & Power Play
Convert tactical misses into offensive momentum.
Equip Garchomp with both Scale Shot and Stomping Tantrum to leverage potential Scale Shot misses, turning a moment of bad luck into a doubled-power Stomping Tantrum, alongside valuable speed boosts.
What if a move's inherent drawback could directly empower your next attack, while also granting crucial speed control?
Connecting mechanics to consistent results.
Bulky Garchomp can strategically use Scale Shot to increase its Speed, enabling it to outspeed key threats such as Aerodactyl. Critically, Scale Shot's multi-hit nature means it has a chance to miss one of its hits. This specific drawback can activate Stomping Tantrum's effect, doubling its power on the subsequent turn, creating a potent offensive pivot for Garchomp.
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Scale Shot grants Garchomp crucial Speed stage boosts.
A missed Scale Shot hit will double Stomping Tantrum's power.
Use this synergy to maintain offensive pressure and adjust speed tiers.
Backing claims
Bulky Garchomp can use Scale Shot to increase its Speed, potentially allowing it to outspeed threats like Aerodactyl, and its chance of missing can power up Stomping Tantrum on the subsequent turn.
IfUsed on bulky Garchomp, specifically in a scenario where Stomping Tantrum can follow a Scale Shot miss.
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