Support Utility
Optimizing move order for safer pivots.
Build your support Hatterene with Substitute and Baton Pass. Its low Speed guarantees the Substitute takes effect or absorbs a hit before opponents attack, letting you safely pivot a shielded ally into a key position.
Don't just pass stat buffs. Hatterene's extremely low Speed allows it to reliably set up Substitute and then safely pass it via Baton Pass, ensuring your next Pokémon enters battle with immediate protection.
Understanding Hatterene's speed-based utility.
Hatterene's inherent low Speed stat ensures it moves last in most scenarios. This unique attribute enables a powerful support play: setting up Substitute. Since Hatterene acts after the opponent, the Substitute is established and ready to absorb damage before any opposing attack. It can then be reliably passed with Baton Pass, transferring vital protection to a teammate for strategic switches or safe setup.
Condensed cues for fast battle execution.
Hatterene's low Speed makes it consistently move last, allowing Substitute to activate safely.
The Substitute absorbs an incoming attack before it can be passed.
Baton Pass reliably transfers the active Substitute to a switch-in, providing immediate protection.
Backing claims
Substitute can synergize effectively with Baton Pass on a support Hatterene, allowing it to pass a Substitute to another Pokémon after setting up screens.
IfOnly run if Hatterene has enough HP left and is not facing a weakness.
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