With nine generations of Pokémon games, remembering every single move can be tough. But, some moves are just too good to pass up in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They shine in Tera Raids, competitive matches, or just beefing up your team. Take Clear Smog, for instance. This move is a game-changer in the toughest Tera Raids or vital VGC battles.
Even though Clear Smog packs just 50 base power, it wipes away any stat changes from its target. This is super useful. Let’s say an enemy Pokémon boosts its Attack sky-high. Clear Smog brings it right back to normal. Or, if a tricky Tera Raid Pokémon like Greninja gets slippery with Double Team, Clear Smog cuts through the evasion, helping your hits land.
Getting Your Hands on Clear Smog
Sadly, grabbing Clear Smog isn’t as easy as finding or making a TM. Only a select few Pokémon can pick it up by leveling up, breeding, or with a Mirror Herb.
Level Up and Learn
Leveling up is the simplest path for a Pokémon to learn new moves. But, only a few can learn Clear Smog this way. In Gen IX, these Pokémon snag Clear Smog as they level:
– Torkoal (level 16)
– Foongus (level 20)
– Charcadet (level 8)
– Brute Bonnet (level 28)
Breeding for Clear Smog
To pass Clear Smog down by breeding, one parent must know the move. Plus, the baby needs Clear Smog listed among its Egg Moves. The parents should share an Egg Group, or one could be a Ditto. Meet these conditions, breed the Pokémon, and gather eggs during picnics. The newly hatched Pokémon will have Clear Smog ready to go.
A Mirror Herb Can Help
Learning Clear Smog with a Mirror Herb is simpler than breeding. However, the Pokémon must list Clear Smog as a potential Egg Move. To learn Clear Smog this way, it has to hold a Mirror Herb, forget a move, and hang out at a picnic with a Clear Smog-knowing Pokémon. For example, a Gastrodon with a Mirror Herb can learn the move after a picnic with a Clear Smog user like Torkoal.
In summary, Clear Smog is a clutch move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for those looking to excel in Tera Raids and competitive play. Whether you’re learning it through level up, breeding, or a Mirror Herb, having Clear Smog in your arsenal can make all the difference in turning the tide of battle.