Ogre Pawn Gameplay Analysis

Overview of Ogre Pawn

• Type: Grass
• Current Viability: Minus viability in OU tier
• Key Abilities:
  • Gains speed boost upon terastylizing due to Embody Aspect
  • Ability to check faster Pokémon with Encore

Key Moves and Strategies

• Notable Moves:
  • Grass STAB
  • U-turn
  • Knock Off
  • Ivy Cudgel (Choice Band variant)
• Game Strategy:
  • Use speed boost to outspeed threats
  • Use Encore to lock opponents into unfavorable moves

Match Analysis

Game 1 Highlights

• Team Composition:
  • Team from Storm Zone featuring Ogre Pawn
  • Weakness to Tinglu + Moltres combination
• Key Moves Made:
  • Turn 1: Knock Off to break Sturdy and catch Moltres
  • Set up rocks to penalize opponent's switching
  • Dragonite played to mitigate damage
• Crucial Plays:
  • Successfully Encored opponent's Pokémon to allow free Ivy Cudgel opportunities
  • Primarina set up to sweep after key threats are down
• Conclusion of Game 1:
  • Ogre Pawn performs well; win achieved despite early misplays.

Game 2 Highlights

• Team Composition:
  • Facing a Double Sun team
• Key Moves Made:
  • Attempted to set up rocks but led poorly
  • Iron Moth went against expected moves due to opponent's strategy
• Crucial Plays:
  • Late-game plays with Dragonite crucial for breaking through opponent's defenses
• Conclusion of Game 2:
  • Lost due to crucial misplays; should have anticipated opponent's strategy better.

Strategy Takeaways

• Importance of early game positioning (setting rocks, making safe switches)
• Need for adaptability based on opponent's team composition
• Utilize Encore effectively to control game tempo

Final Thoughts

• Ogre Pawn has potential if played correctly
• Misplays can lead to losses; need to revise strategies in future matches
• Always anticipate opponent's potential plays for better positioning in-game.