Radical Red Movesets

Kricketune

When the Bird Gets Bugged (Falkner)

- By Darkster

Move 1:Rock Tomb

Move 2:Bug Bite

Move 3:Struggle Bug

Move 4:Mega Drain

Item:

Hard Stone

Ability:

Technician

Nature:

Jolly

EVs:

Hardcore

Description

Kricketune emerges as a formidable choice for the inaugural pivotal boss encounter, with Falkner's team encountering notable challenges in contending with its presence. One might initially find it surprising given the inherent vulnerability of Bug-type Pokémon to Flying types. However, the astute deployment of the Technician ability coupled with the utilization of a Hard Stone bestows Kricketune with a considerable edge, resulting in a substantial augmentation of its offensive capabilities. This particular synergy facilitates the application of Rock Tomb, which inflicts a remarkable degree of damage upon Falkner's team. --- Upon witnessing this synergistic move combination in action, Falkner is compelled to resort to Farfetch'd as a countermeasure. Regrettably for Falkner, this strategic maneuver proves inadequate in subduing the resilience of Kricketune. After enduring the effects of multiple Rock Tomb-based speed reductions, the path to victory becomes increasingly clear and attainable for the astute trainer.

Roach Rock Buster (Brock)

- By Darkster

Move 1:Rock Tomb

Move 2:Bug Bite

Move 3:Struggle Bug

Move 4:Mega Drain

Item:

Silver Powder

Ability:

Technician

Nature:

Adamant

EVs:

Hardcore

Description

Kricketune presents a highly effective strategic choice when confronted with Brock, primarily due to its capacity to effortlessly secure one-hit knockouts against Lileep and inflict substantial damage upon the remainder of the opposing team using Bug Bite with Silver Powder. This advantageous synergy consequently compels Brock to consistently pivot in Varoom, which invariably resorts to spamming Toxic. By incorporating a team member capable of absorbing Toxic damage, one can systematically perpetuate this cycle of forcing Varoom's retreat and Kricketune's re-entry, thereby securing a decisive advantage in this battle. --- Kricketune's resilience to Cacnea renders the latter virtually impotent, effectively nullifying Cacnea's offensive capabilities. Furthermore, Hippopotas proves ineffectual in delivering significant harm with its Rock Tomb attack, as any damage inflicted can be readily recuperated through the employment of Mega Drain.