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Clanging Scales Special Move Statistics: Power and Battle Effects in Pokemon Champions

Clanging Scales operates as a powerful special Dragon-type attack that hits all adjacent foes during battle. This move relies on sound mechanics and applies a secondary effect that lowers the user's Defense stat by one stage upon execution, requiring careful strategic timing for optimal performance within Pokemon Champions.

MoveClanging Scales
Stat profileDragon
Power110
Accuracy100%
PP8
SpecialPriority 0
Balancing raw area-of-effect damage against defensive durability trade-offsSpecial stats

Clanging Scales as a Dragon-Type Special Attack Profile

Evaluating Clanging Scales requires accounting for its high-impact Dragon-type special damage hitting all adjacent foes simultaneously. The move functions as a potent sound-based tool that immediately lowers the user's Defense stat by one stage. This core trade-off demands careful consideration regarding positioning and teammate support to offset the inherent defensive vulnerability created.

Dragon TypeSpecial CategoryMulti-TargetSound BasedStat Penalty

Power

110

Accuracy

100%

Priority

0

Effect rate

—

Battle effectTarget · all adjacent foes

Lowers the user's Defense stat by 1 stage.

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Understanding the Mechanical Flags and Interaction Profile of Clanging Scales

Clanging Scales functions through specific mechanical markers that determine its viability against certain abilities and items. By recognizing the sound and powder-based classifications, trainers can predict how this move interacts with immunities, held items, or protective field effects. These technical flags provide the foundation for accurately gauging defensive trade-offs when optimizing a competitive moveset.

Sound BasedPowder InteractionsMechanical TraitsMove PropertiesBattle Logic
Makes contactSound-basedPunch moveBiting moveSlicing moveBullet moveWind movePowder moveDefrosts on useBlocked by Protect/Detect
Analyze which species incorporate this Dragon-type sound move into their move pools for strategic team compositions.

Identifying Specific Pokemon Learners of Clanging Scales Across the Roster

Consulting the full list of learners provides essential clarity on how Clanging Scales fits within specific Pokemon move pools. Reviewing these roster connections helps evaluate the tactical trade-offs of this powerful special attack against the defensive durability of potential users. Integrating this move knowledge with individual build paths allows players to refine their competitive strategies effectively.

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Alternative Dragon-type Special Attacks and Sound-based Tactical Options

Evaluate Clanging Scales alongside other special Dragon-type attacks and sound-based variants to identify optimal utility for specific team compositions. By examining moves with similar targeting parameters and defensive drawbacks, trainers gain clearer insight into how to refine offensive coverage while balancing the inherent risks of stat-lowering mechanics in competitive rotations.

Move ComparisonDragon TypeSound MovesSpecial AttacksTactical Utility
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Special
Power85
Accuracy100%
PP12
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Special
Power130
Accuracy90%
PP8

Primary effect

Lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat by 2 stages.

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Special
Power80
Accuracy100%
PP8

Primary effect

This move has a 30% chance of its power being doubled.

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Continue evaluating move alternatives to optimize offensive coverage. Reviewing similar special attacks and secondary effect profiles assists in building more balanced team rosters for challenging encounters.

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