Dragon Pulse or Ice Beam for Clawitzer?

Oct. 24, 2013

Although they have the same base power (90), Dragon Pulse is boosted by Clawitzer’s ability Mega Launcher, up to 135 damage. But Ice Beam is effective against a much larger group of types. So what should it be?

Power or Type Coverage?

That is the question.

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

Dragon pulse all the way. Many Pokemon can learn ice beam, so coverage can always be found elsewhere, but seeing as dragon pulse has such a large jump in power compared to ice beam, I think it is worth the extra damage. Even though dragons have been nerfed now, dragons are still major threats in the metagame. Both are useful so if possible, I would suggest having both, but I couldn’t tell you much more without seeing your planned moveset first.

I say go for Ice Beam. Like you said, it has more coverage and because the fairies are going to rise in this generation I think Dragon Pulse would be a disadvantage. Ice Beam covers 4 types and is an all around great move.