>>55341905>However if that move is targeting a stat that the move doesn't hit, that requires other moves to be on the Pokemon's list by default.You just explained why gen2/3 Shadow Ball was brilliant the way it worked, and then proceeded to explain why EVs were a mistake.
Aurora Beam is just another example of how stat lowering can be used for more creative things than just making the next use of the same attack stronger, just like Shadow Ball. Gen 2 also fucked up when they nerfed Aurora Beam, Constrict etc. when they lowered their side effect chance from 33% to 10%.
