Uxie, has always been considered a weaker clone of Cresselia. Why? They are both psychic types. Although having slightly lower speed/df, Cresselia has a massive hp of 120. I'm not saying that Uxie is a better wall than Cresselia, or vice versa. But what your intake on if one should ALWAYS be used over the other.
What moves does both Uxie and Cresselia have?
What does Uxie have that Cresselia doesn't?
Amnesia/Extrasensory are outclassed by CM/Pyschic respectively, but I thought they deserved a mention since they could be better. (More sp.df boost/flinch rate).
Water Pulse is a weak powered move, and not very good offensive move, but paired up with T-wave, it could cause problem with parafusion. Compare its 20% chance of causing confusion to Blissey's 20% chance of causing freeze with Ice Beam.
Thunderbolt is stronger than charge beam and overall more liked than charge beam. Which is something that Cress doesn't have. Pyschic+Thunderbolt, is also another common staple for Uxie, since it is only blocked by these pokemon that are OU/UBER. Celebi, Magnezone, Dialga, Lati@s.
Stealth Rock is considered one of the best support moves in the game. So much, that it is infact considered for a possible ban. Not much to say here.
U-turn, is also a great move for considering when making TR. Obviously the base 95 speed doesn't look very appealing, but with - speed nature, and 0 speed ivs, it hits 175 at level 100. So you TR, and then you U-turn your way out of there.
Giga Drain, is basically useless, since it is outclassed greatly by energy ball / Grass knot, despite having its healing properties.
120/70/120/75/130/85
What does Cresselia have that Uxie doesn't?
Pyscho Shift is a great move to use. It can pass on any status that it has received, great for passing on those toxics flying around.
Lunar Dance is Cresselia's signature move. It completely heals the following pokemon. So basically what it does, is KO itself, and then the following pokemon gets a max potion. It could have its use of course, but the moveslot could be used for better moves.
Ice Beam, is one of its best moves, is is great for thos 4x dragons, gliscor, torterra(BL but meh), and even 2x weak. Ice is considered the best offensive type and is better than HP ice by a long shot.
I am not asking if you as a community think if Uxie is better than Cresselia or Vice Versa, but I am asking do you think that Uxie can do some things better than cresselia can? Is Uxie as viable?
If I missed any moves, please note.
If Calcs are necessary tell me which pokemon to do. Make sure to list move, and which set the pokemon would be using. Please refer to the analysis's here.
What moves does both Uxie and Cresselia have?
- Rest
- Calm Mind
- Toxic
- *HP Fight
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Sunny Day
- Rain Dance
- Psychic
- Thunder
- Shadow Ball
- Reflect
- Energy Ball
- Charge Beam
- T-wave
- Sleep Talk
- Grass Knot
- Skill Swap
- Substitute
- Trick Room
- Solar Beam
What does Uxie have that Cresselia doesn't?
- Yawn
- Amnesia
- Extrasensory
- Water Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Stealth Rock
- U-turn
- Giga Drain
Amnesia/Extrasensory are outclassed by CM/Pyschic respectively, but I thought they deserved a mention since they could be better. (More sp.df boost/flinch rate).
Water Pulse is a weak powered move, and not very good offensive move, but paired up with T-wave, it could cause problem with parafusion. Compare its 20% chance of causing confusion to Blissey's 20% chance of causing freeze with Ice Beam.
Thunderbolt is stronger than charge beam and overall more liked than charge beam. Which is something that Cress doesn't have. Pyschic+Thunderbolt, is also another common staple for Uxie, since it is only blocked by these pokemon that are OU/UBER. Celebi, Magnezone, Dialga, Lati@s.
Stealth Rock is considered one of the best support moves in the game. So much, that it is infact considered for a possible ban. Not much to say here.
U-turn, is also a great move for considering when making TR. Obviously the base 95 speed doesn't look very appealing, but with - speed nature, and 0 speed ivs, it hits 175 at level 100. So you TR, and then you U-turn your way out of there.
Giga Drain, is basically useless, since it is outclassed greatly by energy ball / Grass knot, despite having its healing properties.
120/70/120/75/130/85
What does Cresselia have that Uxie doesn't?
- Moonlight
- Psycho Shift
- Lunar Dance
- Ice Beam
Pyscho Shift is a great move to use. It can pass on any status that it has received, great for passing on those toxics flying around.
Lunar Dance is Cresselia's signature move. It completely heals the following pokemon. So basically what it does, is KO itself, and then the following pokemon gets a max potion. It could have its use of course, but the moveslot could be used for better moves.
Ice Beam, is one of its best moves, is is great for thos 4x dragons, gliscor, torterra(BL but meh), and even 2x weak. Ice is considered the best offensive type and is better than HP ice by a long shot.
I am not asking if you as a community think if Uxie is better than Cresselia or Vice Versa, but I am asking do you think that Uxie can do some things better than cresselia can? Is Uxie as viable?
If I missed any moves, please note.
If Calcs are necessary tell me which pokemon to do. Make sure to list move, and which set the pokemon would be using. Please refer to the analysis's here.
