Moveset - Moves Discussion #1

[MeLoVeGhOsTs]

What do you think is better? Destiny Bond or Explosion?

Explosion: It is almost a sure OHKO, but can't hit Ghost Pokemon and doesn't have much effect on Steel Type Pokemon.

Destiny Bond: It is a sure KO when it strikes, but is easily predicted and avoided.

I go for Destiny Bond. Because with Explosion you need a fast and physical strong pokemon(except if your only reason is 'ploding). Destiny bond doesn't need a specific STAT but Speed to preform.

[Leon-IH]

I'm a big fan of Explosion, first point it's very good on Exeggutor allowing what can only be described as "Blissey Removal" and whatsmore, it's available to more pokemon than Destiny Bond (aka sweeper removal).

Whats more, there's usually more Sweepers than Heal Bellers so if you can remove blissey/miltank your really in business.

That's why I prefer explosion.

[Mr.E]

Explosion is the best move in the game.

[Sir Chris]

Explosion is the best move in the game.

Indeed, Explosion works on slow pokemon and it allows you to be the one to predict.

[Chris Watarimono]

Well, in my humble opinion, they're both effective last-ditch moves, as they have great payoffs with the ability to severely cripple or KO a Pocket Monster, yet they both require proper prediction and thinking to make the most out of them to be truly useful, otherwise you'd end up with a wasted turn.

For Explosion, it is the more proactive of the two last-resort moves, as it does great damage to many pogeys save for Rock and Steel monsters, which get resistance and have high Defense scores, while Ghosts take zero. It's great for taking out stuff like Blissey and Starmie though, as they have lesser Defense scores, but can be a pain to deal with at times. Also, another thing, note that Exploders have standout traits, such as Electrode (fastest speed), or Snorlax (STAB bonus). Yes, Snorlax doesn't know Explosion, but it knows Selfdestruct, so it counts here. Sort of.

Destiny Bond works on anything and everything, but you must make sure that the opponent's final blow is a sure KO, not a support or non-damage move, such as Heal Bell or Thunder Wave, as aliments such as Poison or Confusion don't count towards it. If you end up Destiny Bonding at the wrong time, the opponent will find out, and capitalize in a very brutal way. Some bad. =\ Still, unlike Explosion, Destiny Bond is much more difficult to counter as it has less resistances, as it affects any monster that lays a final blow to it, which is usually the case to KO monsters, and unless there is indeed a negative condition, there's not much the opponent can do to stop the Bond.

Well, in conclusion, it depends on your playing style and which monsters you have at your disposal. Explosion or Destiny Bond are both effective last-ditch moves when there's not much life in your monster left, and can potentially take out something pivotal, such as a key sweeper or tank, while you just lose a Kamikazer. Something quite advantageous indeed.

-Chris R.

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[Magmar]

It depends on the Pokemon.
Destiny bond = good for sweepers
Explosion = Nifty in general