Can taunt, and trick be comboed to lock in a move whilst holding a choice item?

Question

If I were to hypothetically be hunting for a shiny Lapras, using a Pokemon holding a choice scarf, and used taunt, switched out to a Pokemon with encore. Then after the encore switched back in then passed the choice scarf with trick.

Would the Lapras then be locked into using a damage dealing move assuming the taunt was still in effect, preventing the possibility of a perish song?

Thanks for any response, I was trying to think of a way to counter wild Pokemon with roar, whirlwind, or perish song. (other than ingrain for the first two)

Answer 1

Technically, yes this combo would work.
However if you look here it says;

items switched in wild battles are permanently switched

This means that you will lose your Choice Scarf if an attempt fails.

Hope I helped :)

Comments

Thanks, I understand this but as the intention is to catch the pokemon after I wouldn't see this as an issue.

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Yes thanks I edited it :)