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Yes I know this, I meant that knock off isn't necessary and you dont have to worry about the lack of dark type moves. I play on Showdown so I get thoroughly reminded when a move isn't legal
You know, knock off is overrated. I prefer to chuck a disk at mach 43 towards a-raichu instead. You dont even need to run adamant.
- 252 Atk TR43 Pikachu Fling (130 BP) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Raichu-Alola: 286-338 (109.5 - 129.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
If you chose to run adamant, even with a + Defense...