Priority Encore: Shut Down Opponent Setup Turns

Whimsicott's Prankster ability grants priority to status moves like Encore, allowing it to move first and lock an opponent into repeating their last-used move. When an opponent attempts to use a stat-boosting move such as Swords Dance or Dragon Dance, a priority Encore forces them to repeat that non-damaging move, effectively wasting their turns and preventing them from becoming a major threat. This tactical play disrupts their strategy and creates openings for your team to seize control.