Is there a difference between Mind reader and Lock-On?

May. 16, 2014

Pretty simple is there a difference? If so what is it? If not then why do they have both? Just have all the Pokemon learn one of them! Please give a source! Thanks!

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Effectively, no, there isn’t a difference.They are both Normal-Typed, with 5 PP, max. of 8. They have the same effect, ensuring the next attack will hit. As for why they have both, only Game Freak can give a definitive answer. But, Lock-On seems more mechanized, while Mind Reader is more Psychic. Theycouldhave all Pokemon learn one or the other, but they’ve already introduced them both, so there’s no point now in switching the moves.

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The difference is the Pokédex entry and the Pokemon that learns them. They both is normal status and 5PP each.

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There’sNOdifference.They have both, maybe, for example magneton is more suited to have lock on than mind reader where as it’s vice versa for articuno. Imagine if magneton had mind reader lol..

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