Scarlet and Violet VCG player attacks their own Pokémon to pull off ultimate ‘big brain’ play

In competitive VGC, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players always have to be one step ahead of their opponent. Sometimes, this means doing the unthinkable—and one player did this today by attacking their own Pokémon in an absurdly risky yet genius play to counter Trick Room.

Attacking your own Pokémon in VGC double battles isn’t exactly new, but it’s something your opponent won’t always be prepared for. Ever since Pokémon pro James Baek stunned everyone by burning his own Pokémon to avoid being put to sleep during the 2023 Charlotte Regionals, VGC players have had to be more aware of that slight possibility.

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