Move-of-the-Week Discussion #75: Supersonic

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In Pokémon, there are lots of different moves used by different Pokémon. Every week, we shall focus the discussion on a different move, and there will be some base questions that would help you start this off. This week, Supersonic is chosen.

When it comes to introducing players to the confusion status, you can't go wrong with Supersonic. It is not the first move to induce confusion, but it is a very common way to induce it. It is a low-level move because its accuracy meant it's difficult to induce it, compared to Confuse Ray (introduced at the same time). It should be noted that in Generation 6, Substitute cannot block this move because sound-based moves work that way. Being a common way to cause confusion, you might commonly see this move in action, especially among commonly found Pokemon such as Zubat and Tentacool. so it could be frustrating.

Here's the in-game description for this move:

In-game Description (XY) said:
Type: Normal (Other)
Base Power: --
Accuracy: 55%
PP: 20

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
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Here are the usual possible questions about this move:
  • How does certain Pokémon (who knows it) use this move? What kind of purpose would this move have for them (in the Pokémon World)?
  • How could this move be used to aid a profession in the Pokémon World?
  • Could this move realistically be used by any Pokémon who doesn't learn it normally? If yes, please explain your choices.
  • How would this move be used in battling, realistically or video game-wise?

Other questions (You could ask other critical questions beyond the listed):
  • Sound-based moves are typically known to be unavoidable, yet Supersonic (along with Sing and Grass Whistle) are the most likely to miss. Why is that?
  • Due to the widespread effects of sound, why does Supersonic only affect one target at a time?

Here are the current users of this move (put in Spoiler tag due to the large list):
(Level-up)​
  • Butterfree
  • Zubat, Golbat & Crobat
  • Venonat & Venomoth
  • Tentacool & Tentacruel
  • Magnemite, Magneton & Magnezone
  • Shellder & Cloyster
  • Lickitung & Lickilicky
  • Goldeen & Seaking
  • Aerodactyl
  • Ledyba & Ledian
  • Chinchou & Lanturn
  • Yanma & Yanmega
  • Mantyke & Mantine
  • Wingull & Pelipper
  • Whismur, Loudred & Exploud
  • Vibrava & Flygon
  • Phione & Manaphy
  • Tympole, Palpitoad & Seismitoad
  • Vivillon
  • Noibat & Noivern

    (Breeding)
  • Nidoran, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidorino & Nidoking
  • Doduo & Dodrio
  • Staryu & Starmie (Gen 2 only)
  • Omanyte & Omastar
  • Dratini, Dragonair & Dragonite
  • Hoothoot & Noctowl
  • Marill & Azumarill
  • Qwilfish
  • Remoraid & Octillery
  • Taillow & Swellow
  • Clamperl, Huntail & Gorebyss
  • Luvdisc
  • Piplup, Prinplup & Empoleon
  • Chatot
  • Woobat & Swoobat

Thanks for reading, and happy discussing!

~ The General Pokémon Forum Staff


Previous Move-of-the-Weeks:


For every four weeks, users get to vote for the next Move-of-the-Week. To narrow down the selection of potential moves, a criteria for the next move would be placed. If you want to vote, at least contribute to the topic in hand (because this topic is about the current move, not about voting for the next move). If you posted just to vote, your vote won't be considered.

One more thing: if a move is already covered in a past Move-of-the-Week, then it won't be considered, so make sure to check the list to see if the move you wish to vote had already been covered.

Criterion for next move: A Move Delibird learns. (Refer here for a list Delibird (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia (in addition to that, it also learns Power-up Punch, Confide, Spikes, Freeze-Dry and Destiny Bond now). Remember to mind moves that have been discussed, such as Present)
 
Since nobody responded, I will respond to my thread.

How does certain Pokémon (who knows it) use this move? What kind of purpose would this move have for them (in the Pokémon World)?
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Some of these Pokemon have wings to beat, like how Bug Buzz works. This would create an annoying sound that would confuse. For others, they use their voice. Simple. I think that this move is useful for survival. After all, all those Zubat and Tentacool you would meet don't have much defence. If their strength in numbers indicate (in the form of the frequency you meet them), it's a viable tactic since the attacker or predator is bound to backfire their attacks sometime.

Sound-based moves are typically known to be unavoidable, yet Supersonic (along with Sing and Grass Whistle) are the most likely to miss. Why is that?
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It's likely to miss probably because its waves are inconsistent, so the right frequency for the sweet spot doesn't always strike, which meant that it might not even go through to those who hear it.

Due to the widespread effects of sound, why does Supersonic only affect one target at a time?
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It's odd to find out that this move cannot hit more than one Pokemon, which would make is mildly more useful. I am guessing it requires a close range for it to work, meaning that you can only get close to one target at a time.

Thanks for reading.
 
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