How can I make self-destruct and explosion stronger?

Question

I noticed my Weezing hasn't been dealing enough damage when it exploded. Usually, explosion and self-destruct would wipe the opponent out. It would be really helpful if someone gave me a tip. Thanks.

Comments

Why is it flagged?

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Well, apparently I flagged it by accident, but I've unflagged it now. :3

Answer 1

You can boost it up two ways, I recommend the second.

A) Silk Scarf
B) Normal Gem

Both these items boost Normal type moves which by extension means Explosion and Self-Destruct.

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Or you know, Choice Band, Life Orb, Muscle Band. Those are also items. Or EV training in Attack. ~trachy

Comments

What about STAB?

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Unfortunately as Weezing is poison type it does not get STAB from Explosion or Self-Destruct

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I know but if it was it would make it stronger wouldn't it?

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Yes STAB would power up Explosion and Self-Destruct

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Or you know, Choice Band, Life Orb, Muscle Band. Those are also items. Or EV training in Attack.

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thanks trachy

Answer 2

The only true way is with the use of the Normal Gem, that boosts damage of Normal Type Moves, boosting it similar to a Life Orb.

Comments

cough silk scarf cough :3

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Thanks.

Answer 3

Well, the Silk Scarf can raise it's power by 20%, and the Normal Gem (yeah, like exploding is normal) can increase the move by 50%, but is consumed after.

What game are you playing? I can show the location for these items if you tell me the game your playing.

Hope I helped. :)

Comments

No praise for me. Ninja'd by a lot. >.<

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I am currently playing Heart Gold.

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For the Scarf you can get it in Johto: New Bark Town (Mom's Savings), and Normal Gems are not obtainable in HG according to Serebii

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Well, at least the scarf is convenient, thanks.

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Play GEN 4 when Explosion calculated damage off 1/2 the opponents Def instead xD

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Thanks for doing that for me MrK. xD