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Post and discuss about the best move in the Pokémon franchise here!
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>What is Hyper Beam?
A damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. Hyper Beam inflicts powerful damage, however a recharge turn is required on the turn after damage is done, during which no action may be performed.
>Can you use it without the recharge turn?
Hyper Beam will not require a recharge turn if the attack misses. In Generation I only, it will also not require a recharge turn if it knocks out the target.
>How powerful is it?
Very powerful. 150 Base power and 90% accuracy. Can’t get better than that.
>Can it oneshot Origin Forme Palkia and Complete Zygarde if a Porygon-Z uses it?
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Porygon-Z Hyper Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Palkia-Origin: 350-414 (91.1 - 107.8%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Porygon-Z Hyper Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zygarde-Complete: 412-486 (64.7 - 76.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
>Are there any normal type moves better than Hyper Beam?
Self-Destruct and Explosion, however these moves make the user faint upon using them.
>What are some other beam type moves?
Ice Beam, Meteor Beam, Steel Beam, Solar Beam. None of them are as good as Hyper Beam though.
>Can we discuss Giga Impact instead of Hyper Beam in this general?
No. Get the fuck out.
