Notes on Ogre Pon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Introduction to Ogre Pon

• New Pokémon in Teal Mask DLC
• Ogre Pon: Main Pokémon in the story of the DLC.
• Competitive Potential: Seen as a strong contender in competitive Pokémon, possibly broken.

Ogre Pon’s Forms and Abilities

• Four Masks: Ogre Pon can wear four different masks, each changing its typing and ability.
  • Wellspring Mask: Water/Grass Type
  • Hearth Flame Mask: Fire/Grass Type
  • Cornerstone Mask: Rock/Grass Type
  • Teal Mask: Pure Grass Type
• Ability Changes: Each mask provides different abilities, affecting gameplay strategies.
  • Teal Mask: Defiant
  • Wellspring Mask: Water Absorb
  • Hearth Flame Mask: Mold Breaker
  • Cornerstone Mask: Sturdy

Ogre Pon's Stats

• Overall Stats: Good across the board but not overwhelmingly broken.
  • Speed: Faster than most Pokémon but not the fastest.
  • Attack: Respectable attack stat, capable of dealing substantial damage.
  • Bulk: Middling; can take a few hits but relies on natural bulk rather than heavy investment.

Move Pool

• Signature Move - Ivy Cudgel:
  • 100 base power, 100% accuracy, no drawbacks.
  • Changes type based on the mask.
• Supporting Moves:
  • Access to Swords Dance, Spiky Shield, Encore, Follow Me.
  • Follow Me: Creates unique mind games due to its powerful redirection potential.

Competitive Strategies

• Stat Boosts on Terastalization:
  • Different boosts depending on the mask used:
    • Teal Mask: Speed
    • Wellspring Mask: Special Defense
    • Hearth Flame Mask: Attack
    • Cornerstone Mask: Defense
• 20% Damage Increase:
  • Masks other than Teal Mask provide a 20% increase on all moves, making them particularly strong.
• High Skill Ceiling: Requires strategic decisions about which mask and moves to use in battle.

Conclusion

• Ogre Pon's Impact: Likely to dominate competitive Pokémon, but also presents a challenge in terms of effective use.
• Future of Competitive Play: Players must innovate strategies to counter Ogre Pon and maximize its potential.