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starseed galaxy auticorn November 14th, 2013 10:29 AM

What moves do you get the most frustrated with?
 
What I mean is when you are battling and the opposing pokemon uses one of those moves that just frustrates you during battle. If that makes sense. XD

Basically, for me, it would be moves like Attract, moves that paralyze or simply just make it hard to battle. They frustrate me so much. It just makes battling so difficult!

So what about you?

Pike Queen November 14th, 2013 10:44 AM

Same as you; any status inflicting moves. Confusion especially, because attacking yourself just sucks. SWAGGER, ugh.

I also dislike Curse. You lose so much HP. =S

Beyond Infinity November 14th, 2013 11:03 AM

Nothing, and I mean nothing, was as bad as wrap or bind in RBY. Being completely unable to attack for around 5 turns. You were allowed to select a move, but never use it.

Attract, Paralysis, Accuracy Lowering Attacks all allow you a (small) chance to attack. Not the old Wrap. Made me hate training before the 2nd badge against Ekans.

starseed galaxy auticorn November 14th, 2013 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pike Queen (Post 7935987)
Same as you; any status inflicting moves. Confusion especially, because attacking yourself just sucks. SWAGGER, ugh.

I also dislike Curse. You lose so much HP. =S

I forgot about curse, especially playing against Morty in SOul Silver. Ugh. I thought my Togetic was going to faint because of that move. D:

Lolkat November 14th, 2013 12:34 PM

When my friend used to use his Absol on Diamond WIFI against me, ME FIRST.
I HATE me first, it always wipes out half my team before I get a chance to attack. But now I play a bit more strategically so it isnt that much of a problem anymore.

artist92 November 14th, 2013 4:29 PM

I also despise status moves, and PROTECT!! Agh.

Firox November 14th, 2013 5:28 PM

Roost is my biggest frustrating move used against me (my main reason that I dislike bird Pokemon) it always seems to restore about 2/3rds of their health.

My other annoying moves (at least when they are used against me) are the ones that Beyond Infinity mentioned above (except for Paralysis though)
Quote:

Attract, Paralysis, Accuracy Lowering Attacks all allow you a (small) chance to attack.

Hiatus November 14th, 2013 5:46 PM

Supersonic. Whenever I'm in a battle and the opponent uses this move, my Pokémon get immediately confused. This reduces my chance of damaging the opponent's Pokémon significantly and also makes it easier for me to lose health, which is quite upsetting. d: I'm not such a big fan of DynamicPunch, either. It damages you and leaves you confused at the same time. Isn't that annoying? Most Machamp use DynamicPunch, as they have the No Guard ability. No Guard makes sure that you always get your attack landed onto the opponent, regardless of how low the accuracy is. Along with Supersonic and DynamicPunch, I also dislike Spore. This move is just… ugh. ): Once you're struck by it, you are guaranteed to fall asleep, and wouldn't wake up until two - three turns. This gives your opponent enough time to have you taken down.

Legobricks November 14th, 2013 6:05 PM

Protect, seeing as it's pointless to give the AI, but Game Freak do so anyway.
The most frustrating move as used by players would of course be Stealth Rock. That move should not be as widely usable as it is. Few things can use (Toxic) Spikes; the same should be true of Stealth Rock.

Guest123_x1 November 14th, 2013 6:52 PM

The moves I have the most frustration with are trapping moves like Wrap and Bind-especially in Gen. I-opponents would spam these moves if your Pokémon was particularly slow, making it impossible to move-and these moves would last at least 4 turns or more. Yet when I used these moves-they rarely lasted more than 3 turns.

Blastin'Tyruntz November 15th, 2013 5:37 AM

Protect, detect and king's shield. I REST MY CASE.

Kikaito plush November 15th, 2013 6:35 AM

mean look,Protect,Recover,Roar and all statics moves.

Boilurn November 15th, 2013 7:18 AM

Usually any move that has a chance of missing, but obviously not literally like the pathetic DoubleSlap. Moves such as Swagger, Thunder, Sleep Powder and DynamicPunch are some notable annoyances.

DamienEros November 15th, 2013 7:37 AM

I have the absolute worst luck with ice beam, Usually getting frozen at an abnormally high rate. I remember facing this Blissey a while back who would freeze me every 2-3 ice beams.

IggyKoopa November 15th, 2013 8:33 AM

Roost and Milk Drink; I'm glad only the gym leaders use them, but seriously, regaining a bunch of HP without using an item is just BS.

Also, the AI never uses Protect correctly and that gets annoying. (seriously, use it after Focus Energy or something, not in the middle of my Wing Attack spamming)

NeonMewtwo November 15th, 2013 12:17 PM

Whenever an opponent uses Protect when I'm about to attack, that drives me crazy. Oh, and Confuse Ray and the other moves that give your Pokémon status conditions. You use a Full Heal or other item to clear it up, then they may go right back and use Confuse Ray, etc all over again.

Atomic Pirate November 15th, 2013 1:20 PM

-Thunder Wave
-Confuse Ray
-Rest
-King's Shield

Draguinite November 15th, 2013 5:24 PM

Frustration.

(Sorry JK)

Thunder Wave
Hypnosis
Rest
Confuse Ray
Most status inflicting moves. Also moves with hax like Iron Head.

Mega Missingno November 15th, 2013 8:37 PM

Splash. just...ugh. Why? Why does such a useless move exist? No other move annoys me as much as splash. Just a big, fat, waste of everyone's time.
Then you have Roar, Whirlwind, and Protect. Just. No. No, GameFreak. No. ):<

isthatyoudan November 15th, 2013 8:52 PM

Things that become more powerful when the other team is hurt, like rage and retaliate. In Mystery Dungeon, I don't attack protected Pokémon until protect wears off, but my friend Pokémon don't seem to get that and just waste PP.

PokemonLeagueChamp November 21st, 2013 1:19 PM

-Stone Edge
-Focus Blast
These moves are just so annoying. At least with Protect and Detect if someone tries repeating it, it fails and they lose. These, they can just spam until it hits something it isn't effective against. And they do SO much damage. Getting my brick wall Snorlax hit by a Focus Blast in the Champions Tournament in Black 2 usually signifies to me I'll be having a bad time.

AwesomeRob November 21st, 2013 1:55 PM

Attract has to be the most annoying move of all time, and it only adds insult to injury when a Pokemon like Garbodor is the one using it.

Oscairy November 23rd, 2013 6:05 AM

I really hate Mat Block. I hate the fact that all pokémon can be protected by just one move :/

KittenKoder November 23rd, 2013 9:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscairy (Post 7949879)
I really hate Mat Block. I hate the fact that all pokémon can be protected by just one move :/

Trick to counter that. When you see a pokemon you know has that available, use something like hypnosis on them, and status changers on the other(s). Right now it's only Greninja that has it, so that's pretty easy to plan for. Most of the pokemon with hypnosis, the highest success rate for sleep, are tanks too, so no fear putting them in the lead.

Another good counter is to use a high priority move for the first ones if you suspect mat block will be used, you'll still hit them before the mat block is put up. :P

Typhon November 23rd, 2013 10:30 AM

Attract! Oh god, I hate that attack so much. When you become infatuated, they can seriously KO you. And when you're the one that's using it, it's fun but when you are the victim; Ouch!

Well at least you still have a 50/50 change of attacking. Thank god Gamefreak didn't make Attract a move where it disables every single move!

Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer November 23rd, 2013 11:22 AM

Swagger (or anything that courses confusion).

Really hate the cowardly moves of Protect, Detect, spiky shield and worse of all kings shield the way how it cuts your attack.

KamikazeSSoH November 23rd, 2013 2:24 PM

like wrap,taunt and curse

Sopheria November 23rd, 2013 2:36 PM

There's so many, but the worst for me has to be Roar/Whirlwind. Uggh...WHY?!?! When I re-challenged Falkner he kept using whirlwind over and over and over again. What's the reason, other than to cheese your opponent off? It succeeded in that regard.

Next would be toxic. As an avid steel type user, I can usually avoid it. But when it does happen to me, MY GOD. The poison just gets worse and worse :( And when they use protect/detect to stall while your Pokemon slowly dies, it's utterly maddening.

Any move that automatically gives you paralysis, sleep, or confusion. In this regard, the WORST is Spore. Only Paras and Parasect know it, but if you're ever up against one of them, be prepared to be asleep for 70% of the battle.

KittenKoder November 23rd, 2013 5:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zomgitscathy (Post 7950488)
There's so many, but the worst for me has to be Roar/Whirlwind. Uggh...WHY?!?! When I re-challenged Falkner he kept using whirlwind over and over and over again. What's the reason, other than to cheese your opponent off? It succeeded in that regard.

Next would be toxic. As an avid steel type user, I can usually avoid it. But when it does happen to me, MY GOD. The poison just gets worse and worse :( And when they use protect/detect to stall while your Pokemon slowly dies, it's utterly maddening.

Any move that automatically gives you paralysis, sleep, or confusion. In this regard, the WORST is Spore. Only Paras and Parasect know it, but if you're ever up against one of them, be prepared to be asleep for 70% of the battle.

Hypnosis is known by a lot of ghosts and psychics, it's 75% change, 86% with zoom lens. :P

Ckbruin November 23rd, 2013 5:44 PM

In general, I usually hate moves such as Confuse Ray, Will-O-Wisp, and Thunder Wave (in other words, 100% accuracy + 100% to proc). Captivate, Charm, and Attract are also annoying. I also EXTREMELY dislike it when a OHKO or <70% accuracy move makes contact without Lock-On, Mind Reader, etc.

CrowSvenson November 23rd, 2013 11:24 PM

Infestation... seriously, the most annoying move I have ever have used on me.

Juno November 26th, 2013 2:59 AM

Another vote for Protect.
I don't play competitively, so it's always kinda annoying when NPCs use Protect. Your defeat is inevitable, stop prolonging the battle. :pink_blankstare:

Natnew November 26th, 2013 4:13 AM

fake out

100% flinch chance is WAAAY TOO MUCH

Frokage November 26th, 2013 4:20 AM

A pokemon with Rest and moves like snore or sleep talk. just -ugh.

Datrin November 26th, 2013 4:25 AM

sucker punch. Think you are about to win the battle and bam they use sucker punch and kill you :(

TrainerNico November 26th, 2013 7:20 AM

Thunder Wave and Air Slash + Serene Grace, get caught in that combo you'll just get a teensy-bit chance to fight back -_-

Seki November 26th, 2013 8:06 AM

Confuse ray, Attract and especially.... the king of all annoying moves...

MULTIPLE STACKS OF SAND ATTACK.

Altair November 26th, 2013 2:40 PM

Status moves no longer faze me in Gen VI since my in-game team has max affection and will probably break through it within 3 turns...
Fake Out, any move that causes invulnerability (Protect, Detect, Kings Shield, etc.) and recovery moves like Roost, Recover, Slack Off, Moonlight, etc.
They're just delaying the inevitable!


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