Pokémon 5 Grass-Type Moves No One Teaches Their Pokémon & 5 That Go Under The Radar

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Pokémon 5 Grass-Type Moves No One Teaches Their Pokémon & 5 That Go Under The Radar

Some Grass-type moves get taught by no one in Pokémon for a reason. Others fly under the radar... but should they? The games introduced the Grass-type from the start, meaning most players are knowledgable in the move sets. Grass is one of trainers' potential starter Pokémon, as well as — whether it's a console game, , or something else entirely. Some Grass-type moves aren't taught by trainers for good reason. Others fly under the radar and are lesser-known, even though they perhaps should not be. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

No One Teaches Forest s Curse

Forest's Curse is a move that adds the grass type to an opponent. If you're fighting an opponent, you don't really want to make them Grass-type — your own Grass-type moves will become 'not very effective' against them. But then again, if your plan is to switch out your Pokémon immediately to something like fire, this might be worth using after all. Overall, though, it's just not that impressive.

Under The Radar Absorb

No one likes Absorb because it doesn't do much damage. Trainers are likely to forego it for another move. But in a tense battle, it can make all the difference. It restores half the damage hit points to the user, and when a battle is coming down to the wire, that can be the difference between life and death. It's worth keeping on the back burner for a Grass-type when there's a struggle.

No One Teaches Trop Kick

Trop kick is a stat move that lowers the opponent's attack. Basic stat moves like this are, overall, just not that useful — especially when you could have other moves that could reduce the opponent's stats at the same time as doing damage. A stat move on its own is generally taking up time in a battle where you should be doing damage.

Under The Radar Razor Leaf

Because a lot of Pokémon can learn than Razor Leaf, trainers are quick to override this with something else. What they fail to take into account is that Razor Leaf has a high critical hit rate in many of the games, meaning that it's a good one to have. When a battle is coming down to those last few moves and it's not clear who's going to win, a critical hit will make all the difference.

No One Teaches Wood Hammer

Wood Hammer is a powerful move, but the issue is that it does recoil damage to the user. When there are so many powerful Grass-type moves, it's not a good idea to constantly use one that does recoil damage. Trainers could definitely pick a move that's just as effective (or close to) but doesn't have the pitfall of sacrificing hitpoints.

Under The Radar Cotton Spore

Drum Beating lowers the opponent's speed. Although speed can make the difference in a battle where it comes down to the last couple of moves, Cotton Spore is far better at lowering this so if you've got Drum Beating, lose it for Cotton Spore! Lower the speed faster, and chose a move that does the same thing, but better!

No One Uses Energy Ball

Another stat move, Energy Ball lowers the opponent's special defense. It's not advisable to take up a turn with a stat move at all but if a trainer really feels the need, they should one that lowers defense in general — not just the special defense. Most trainers are quick to get rid of this move because, in the games, it's very rarely useful.

Under The Radar Bullet Seed

Bullet Seed is another move that's often foregone for other Grass moves, but people aren't aware that it can hit multiple times — like those fighting moves are so famous for! Although each of these times does less damage than many other Grass-type attacks, if it hits five times, it's going to do much more damage than, say, Vine Whip. But it might also only hit twice, and it's up to trainers to decide if they want to take the risk.

No One Uses Petal Dance

Petal Dance might seem like a good idea because of the damage it can do but unless it's going to knock out your opponent in two turns, don't bother. After two-three turns, your own Pokémon will become confused. Seasoned trainers know how frustrating it is to see, "it hurt itself in its confusion!" To avoid one of the most antagonizing moments possible in the Pokémon games, avoid this move.

Under The Radar Petal Blizzard

Petal Blizzard, however — note the difference — is a good one for team battles, because it hits adjacent Pokémon. If you need a move that's going to do damage to more than one Pokémon at once, this is the one to keep in your Grass-type moveset. Just don't mistake it for Petal Dance. Trainers are right not to use that one, and you could end up causing those dreaded stars around the Pokémon's head when you try to use a move.