Assume you are playing in a competitive Pokemon battle and your opponent’s team consists of a Salamence, a Gyarados, and a Charizard. You have a team consisting of a Tyranitar, a Rotom-Wash, and a Ferrothorn. Using a Pokemon type calculator, what is the best strategy for defeating your opponent’s team?
This problem could spark discussion on various topics, such as:
- Which Pokemon should you send out first? Should you try to set up entry hazards with Ferrothorn or go straight for the offensive with Tyranitar or Rotom-Wash?
- Which moves should you use to take down each of your opponent’s Pokemon? For example, should you use Tyranitar’s Stone Edge to take down the Flying-type Charizard or use Rotom-Wash’s Thunderbolt to take down the Water/Flying-type Gyarados?
- Are there any potential weaknesses or resistances you should be aware of? For example, while Ferrothorn may be able to set up entry hazards, it is also weak to Fire-type moves, which both Charizard and Salamence can learn.
These are just a few examples of potential discussion points that could arise from this problem.