Competitive Information for Rabsca [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug / Psychic
Abilities:
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rabsca? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Rabsca, the rad Pokémon of Bug and Psychic types! It's a sight to see Rabsca out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Rabsca's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball
- Earth Power
Rabsca stands out as a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Rabsca on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rabsca? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Sludge Bomb
Rabsca stands out as an interesting Special Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Rabsca's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Silver Powder
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball
- Trick Room
Prepare for single battles with Rabsca as a wonderful Offensive Trick Roomer. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status. With a Silver Powder equipped to it, Rabsca's bug-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Rabsca on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Rabsca is: Steel or Fighting
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Bug or Psychic ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
Rabsca is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast / Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Earth Power
Rabsca is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Earth Power / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earth Power is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Earth Power
Rabsca is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Rabsca cannot move next turn).
♦ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Sludge Bomb / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast / Power Gem
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Power Gem is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Water moveset for Rabsca
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Bug Buzz
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball
Rabsca is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Rabsca's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Rabsca's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Rabsca it also gets that status.
♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rabsca can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rabsca.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rabsca can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Rabsca
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Revival Blessing + Item: Leppa Berry
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that boost Rabsca's stats
- Calm Mind
- Cosmic Power
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Rabsca
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Rabsca in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Rabsca's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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