Why is contrary serperior so good?

Contrary Serperior is so good because its hidden ability, Contrary, reverses stat changes, turning the typically detrimental effect of its signature move, Leaf Storm, into a massive Special Attack boost (two stages) every time it hits, allowing it to sweep teams with exponentially increasing power, speed, and damage, especially when paired with moves like Giga Drain for recovery and items like Wide Lens/Life Orb, becoming a terrifyingly fast, hard-hitting special sweeper.
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How good is contrary Serperior?

Contrary Serperior is exceptionally good, considered a top-tier threat in many formats because its Contrary ability turns the typically stat-lowering Leaf Storm into a powerful, STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) move that boosts its Special Attack by two stages each time, enabling it to quickly become a devastating special sweeper with massive damage output and recovery via moves like Giga Drain, despite its narrow niche against Grass-types and Sap Sipper users.
 
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Why did Serperior lose its legs?

Curiously, while Snivy possess clear arms and legs, these limbs shrink upon their evolution into Servine and then practically disappear entirely when they become Serperior. Popular folklore says that these Pokémon lost their limbs as punishment for their arrogance.
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Is Serperior banned?

Serperior has been banned from UU and is now Bl. Congrats Serperior, welcome to OU! : r/pokemon.
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Is Ash's Snivy a female?

Yes, Ash's Snivy is confirmed to be female, a detail highlighted in the anime through her distinct personality, use of moves like Attract, and explicit confirmation by sources like Bulbapedia and the Pokémon Wiki. She's known for being a confident, somewhat aloof Pokémon who isn't overly affectionate, unlike some of Ash's other Grass-types, and is one of the few female Pokémon in his main Unova team.
 
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How GOOD was Serperior ACTUALLY? - History of Serperior in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 5-7)

Is Pokémon illegal in China?

Yes, Pokémon Go has been effectively banned in mainland China since 2017 due to security concerns (GPS/mapping data) and strict regulations, while other Pokémon games/cards faced restrictions but saw recent easing, with official releases for Switch games and cards starting in 2022/2023, though some console games are still hard to get officially, notes a YouTube video and Reddit users. 
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What Pokémon card is worth $60,000?

A Trainer No. 3 card from the 1999 Super Secret Battle is a famous Pokémon card known to sell for around $60,000 due to its extreme rarity, awarded only to the third-place winner of that exclusive Japanese tournament. Other cards like the Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind (potentially $65k+) or certain Charizard variants can also reach or exceed this value, with high-grade promotional and tournament cards commanding premium prices. 
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What is episode 69 of Pokémon?

The Pi-Kahuna. S1, E69: When Ash wipes out during a surfing attempt, Victor rescues him and tells him about Humungadunga, a giant wave that sweeps through every 20 years; Ash and Pikachu try to give Victor the confidence he needs to catch the giant wave.
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Why does Rayquaza eat Minior?

Rayquaza is known to eat meteoroids in the sky. Due to its nature of absorbing ozone layer particles, if Rayquaza is in the Alola region, it is a direct predator of Minior, should the latter Pokémon die in its core form and become one with the universe, its absorbed particles left behind for Rayquaza to feed on.
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What animal is Snivy based on?

Snivy is based on a combination of lizards and snakes, particularly slender, green reptiles like the *vine snake (Oxybelis fulgidus), the smooth green snake, and the Florida sand skink, blending serpentine body with lizard-like limbs and bipedal stance. Its design also incorporates plant elements like ivy, reflecting its Grass typing and name origin (snake + ivy).
 
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Which Pokémon learn contrary?

Several Pokémon can have the Contrary ability, most famously Serperior and Malamar, but also Spinda, Lurantis, and Shuckle, which turns stat drops from moves like Superpower or Leaf Storm into boosts, creating powerful sweepers.
 
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Is Rhyperior better than Rhydon?

Yes, Rhyperior is generally better than Rhydon because it's a stronger, evolved form with higher stats and the great Solid Rock ability, making it a better offensive threat, but Eviolite Rhydon can be a superior tank due to its incredible bulk, out-walling even Rhyperior in some cases. 
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Is Rock Wrecker better than Stone Edge?

Rock Wrecker is a Community Day exclusive move, and is highly recommended for its incredible damage output and very high DPE value. Stone Edge is a direct downgrade in both power and energy cost.
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What Pokémon card costs $1,000,000?

Pikachu Card This Rare Illustrator Pikachu Pokemon Card Sold For Nearly $1 Million Pokemon Jumbo Cards.
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Do all 1025 Pokémon have a card?

All pokemon have been present in at least one TCG card, although some few Pokemon are a bit hard to find, because their last card printed were many years ago, like Tyrogue, Munchlax, Tyrantrum etc. Watch DeepPocketMonster's videos. He completed the Pokedex Challenge.
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Why is 1999 Charizard so expensive?

First Edition Charizard vs.

Many collectors discovered their old Charizard cards years later in childhood boxes—adding a personal story to the card's appeal. This mix of sentimental value and objective rarity makes the First Edition Charizard the holy grail of the hobby.
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What is the 3-hour rule in China?

China's "3-hour rule" for minors refers to strict regulations limiting children under 18 to playing online video games for only three hours per week, specifically from 8 PM to 9 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, enforced by gaming companies through real-name verification to combat addiction.
 
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What is Pokémon called in China?

Pokémon in Chinese is officially 精灵宝可梦 (Jīnglíng Bǎokěmèng), which combines "Spirit/Elf" (精灵) with a transliteration of "Pokémon" (宝可梦), though older regional names like Taiwan's 神奇宝贝 (Shénqí Bǎobèi - "Magical Babies") and Hong Kong's 宠物小精灵 (Chǒngwù Xiǎo Jīnglíng - "Pet Little Elves") are still recognized, with Mainland China now using 宝可梦 (Bǎokěmèng) as a short form.
 
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Why is Nintendo banned in China?

Chinese console ban (2000–2015)

The concerns about video game addiction and negative influence on the youth came to a head in June 2000. The State Council passed a bill crafted by seven ministries specifically aimed at video games.
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Is Ash 10 in xy?

Ash clearly ages but is constantly said to be 10. He was at least 11 in Alola because you needed to be 11 to do the trials, and at least 15-16 in XY because Clemont and Serena are 16 and unless Serena is a cougar hitting on a 10 year old, Ash had to be age appropriate.
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Which Pokémon is 100% female?

Answer: Salazzle, Florges, Nidoqueen, Mandibuzz, Cresselia, and Tsareena are all female-only and RU by usage!
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Is Goh a boy or girl?

Goh (or Gou) from Pokémon Journeys is a boy, although his feminine appearance and long eyelashes led to confusion and fan jokes about his gender, with some parodies even portraying him as a girl, but official sources consistently refer to him as male.
 
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