After a brief hiatus, JRE is back with a PvP analysis of Tsareena, the featured Pokémon for the upcoming Community Day. With the addition of a new exclusive move, High Jump Kick, how does Tsareena stack up in the PvP metagame?
Looking at Tsareena's stats, it is evident that its bulk is lacking compared to other Grass-type Pokémon. With vulnerabilities to Fire, Poison, Bug, Ice, and Flying types, Tsareena faces an uphill battle in PvP due to its poor stats and typing. However, a powerful move can sometimes compensate for these shortcomings.
High Jump Kick is Tsareena's new exclusive move, offering the highest damage output while also providing coverage against Steel types and Ice types. The move comes with a 10% chance to reduce the user's Defense by four stages, adding an element of risk to its usage.
In the Great League, High Jump Kick improves Tsareena's performance, resulting in wins against Registeel, Bastiodon, and Lickitung. However, the lack of a Grass-type charge move can lead to losses against certain Water-type and Ice-type Pokémon. In the Ultra League, High Jump Kick enhances Tsareena's matchups, gaining wins against Registeel, Alolan Sandslash, and Obstagoon.
While High Jump Kick gives Tsareena a slight edge in PvP, it is unlikely to elevate the Pokémon to top-tier status. Other Pokémon like Medicham, Scrafty, and Lopunny can also learn High Jump Kick, potentially improving their performance in battles.
Overall, Tsareena's Community Day with the addition of High Jump Kick offers more versatility in PvP battles. While it may not become a meta-defining Pokémon, it can still be a fun and interesting pick for trainers looking to spice up their battles. So, grind for those good Tsareena during the event, and enjoy the PvP battles with this unique Grass-type Pokémon!