>>39985014i think to replace z moves, add a system to use battle items on pokemon. they could be divided by class (x item, healing) and there could be a limit to one of each per battle in competitive or just one total. they could be used on any time in battle on any pokemon but would not replace that turns move selection (ie you could use a full restore prior to attacking). this would allow pokemon that lack boosting moves or reliable healing to have access and would require more strategic timing than just spamming your easy kill move. i can't remember if x attacks give one stage or two stage boost in current gen because i never use them but if it is 2 stages it should be nerfed back to one. a free swords dance while also using swords dance would be way too strong. it may also be good to limit the use to pokemon not holding an item already to avoid situations like using belly drum, healing up with a berry, then using your boost item on speed or defense (would also prevent unburden being way too over powered in this circumstance) i don't think this would be any more overpowered than current z moves but it could be broken with certain pokemon/item combos
