Why doesn't (insert pokemon) know (insert move)?!

[MonsterMon64]

I know Drowzee and Hypno get access to Dream Eater through TMs or Move Tutor, but what, it's been six whole generations and it still has no access to it via level-up? I don't get it.

[SirBlaziken]

Erm.... how does Lucario use water pulse? Anyone?

[q.c.™]

don't think anyone mentioned Haxorus not being able to learn a decent fire attack.

With the except of Dragonite and Altaria, I always use my dragons as back-up fire types on my teams and I was so profoundly disappointed with Haxorus. At least Flamethrower... but no.. although I see now that in gen VI they made Incinerate a slightly stronger attack but still.

[Raphetty]

I know Drowzee and Hypno get access to Dream Eater through TMs or Move Tutor, but what, it's been six whole generations and it still has no access to it via level-up? I don't get it.

That's probably because Nightmare is on Hypno's level-up move list (though you'll need to use the move relearner) and they didn't want to put both moves on. On the other hand, the Pokédex entry says that it eats dreams, so this does seem to be a glaring omission.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Why would Herdier and Stoutland have an Ability that works ONLY in a Sandstorm and NOT be able to use the move? Seems a bit pointless to have in a single battle since Lillipup's most useful Ability in my opinion is Pickup. (More useful for getting Rare Candies, Moon Stones, Sun Stones, and other rare Evolution items in BW)

Blaziken should get V-Create based on its forehead shaped like a V and as an Event or Move Tutor.

Vespiquen should get Beat Up since it has minions as seen in all of its Order moves

This may seem odd but Banette should get Baby-Doll Eyes since it IS a doll and Dark Pokemon pose some of Mega Banette's biggest threats. It should also get Cotton Guard in its moveset line up either by Level Up or Move Tutor

[Spriter]

This may seem odd but Banette should get Baby-Doll Eyes since it IS a doll and Dark Pokemon pose some of Mega Banette's biggest threats. It should also get Cotton Guard in its moveset line up either by Level Up or Move Tutor

It gets it. There was a dream world event for it back in Gen 5.

[SirBlaziken]

^Yes, but he said as a MT or level up move. That's why he included it.

I'm a bit surprised that shiftry doesn't learn Leaf Blade, and I don't think that Quilladin or Chesnaught get needle arm as a level up move iirc.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Ambipom should get Tail Slap either by Egg or Level Up.

[Raphetty]

Ambipom should get Tail Slap either by Egg or Level Up.

But why? Its tails function as hands.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

You SLAP things with your hands AND Ambipom has access to Skill Link and it would be a STAB for it.

[Dragonpika]

I went to my standard "Flareon should get Flare Blitz ;_;" moan and then I remembered.. I love remembering <3

I don't think that Quilladin or Chesnaught get needle arm as a level up move iirc.

They do, Quilladin learns it at lv 26.

Also on the Sucker Punch thing, it's probably a case of translators not doing their research - in Japanese it's effectively called "Ambush", which makes a lot of sense! And a sucker punch is kinda an ambush so they went with that, despite things like Murkrow learning it.

Agreed on Gyarados getting Crunch. I'm sure there are others I frequently bemoan, but I'll have to have a ponder o:

[SirBlaziken]

I think Blissey and Chansey should get moonblast and fairy typing. It would make a lot of sense.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

I think Blissey and Chansey should get moonblast and fairy typing. It would make a lot of sense.

I agree. I was actually surprised that they along with Audino and Happiny, were still Normal! Audino looks like a Fairy type!

And on a sidenote, Flareon DOES learn Flare Blitz.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Thought of something else. If the Pokedex is constantly saying that Arbok's markings vary from region to region, why doesn't Game Freak give it different markings for each country like Vivillion?

[Meowstic Royalty]

Why doesn't Gengar get Shadow Force?

Yes, I know that:

A) Its exclusive to Giratina
B) It would be totally useless

But look at this



It is literally the SHADOW POKEMON.