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Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +2
Pokémon Platinum

Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +2

Learn how Fake Tears works in Pokémon Platinum's Smart Contest, lowering Special Defense and affecting turn order.

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Learn how Fake Tears works in Pokémon Platinum's Smart Contest, lowering Special Defense and affecting turn order.

Move Details:

  • Type: Dark
  • Damage: -
  • Accuracy: 100%
  • PP: 20
  • Category: Other
  • Effect: Lowers the opponent's Special Defense two levels.

Contest Details:

  • Contest Type: Smart
  • Points Worth: 2
  • Contest Effect: When used, the Pokémon after this one cannot lower the judge's excitement (or appeal, depending on context). If you are the first to appeal with this move, you get an extra +2 appeal bonus.
Tips
  • This move is excellent for setting up subsequent Pokémon to deal more damage due to the Special Defense drop.
  • Consider using this move early in a Smart Contest if you have the first turn to maximize your appeal bonus.

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