The Ultimate Guide to Unleashing Fezandipiti's Power: Mastering the Best Moves in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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Understanding Fezandipiti (Stats, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc.)

Introducing Fezandipiti's Optimal Moveset and Nature

In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion pass, specifically in Part 1, the Teal Mask, a range of new Gen 9 Pokemon were unveiled. Among them, four remarkable Legendary Pokemon made their debut: Ogerpon and the Loyal Three consisting of Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti. While these Pokemon are associated with Scarlet/Violet's expansion pass, trainers must first complete the Teal Mask's story in order to capture the remarkable trio, the Loyal Three.

How to Get Fezandipiti

Fezandipiti, just like the rest of the Loyal Three, undergoes a transformation in the Teal Mask narrative. Upon soaring towards Kitakami Hall, trainers will have the mission to locate and conquer each member. Fezandipiti heads towards Oni Mountain, and you can track his whereabouts on the map.

Fezandipiti cannot be captured during the Teal Mask story. Trainers can only catch him once they have captured Ogerpon and bid farewell to Carmine and Briar. Fezandipiti will reappear in the same location where trainers previously battled him alongside Carmine. It is important to note that Fezandipiti's level is always set at 70, regardless of whether players have completed the main quest "The Way Home" for Scarlet/Violet. Trainers who have not finished the main story can still attempt to catch Fezandipiti, but they should come prepared with Pokemon that are at least level 70 or higher. It is also advisable to have obtained all Gym Badges, as this increases the chances of successfully capturing higher-level Pokemon. Additionally, it is recommended to bring Ultra Balls, Timer Balls, and Dusk Balls (if playing during nighttime in-game).

Understanding Fezandipiti (Stats, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc.)

Fezandipiti, despite having the appearance of a bird, does not belong to the Flying-type category. Instead, he is categorized as a dual Poison/Fairy-type. Although he possesses wings, they serve no functional purpose and do not grant him immunity to Ground-type attacks. Trainers can quickly deduce that Fezandipiti's typing enables him to utilize moves that are advantageous against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark-type Pokemon.

Fezandipiti's primary Ability is Toxic Chain, which has the capability to inflict severe poisoning on the opponent Pokemon if Fezandipiti's attack successfully lands. However, this Ability is rendered ineffective against Steel-type opponents.

Fezandipiti, however, has Technician as its Hidden Ability, which can only be acquired by utilizing an Ability Patch. Technician enhances its weaker moves, specifically those with a base power of 60 or less. Trainers may consider obtaining its Hidden Ability instead of sticking with Toxic Chain, depending on how they plan to utilize Fezandipiti.

As a Legendary Pokemon, Fezandipiti boasts the following base stat spread and type effectiveness:

* Fezandipiti's Poison-type moves will be completely ineffective against Steel-types due to their resistance to both Poison attacks and the Poison status ailment. It is important to note that this exception only applies if the attacking Pokemon possesses the Corrosion Ability, which Fezandipiti lacks.

Best Moves & Nature for Fezandipiti

Fezandipiti excels in Special Defense and Speed, while also possessing a decent base Attack stat. Unfortunately, his potential is limited by a lackluster movepool. He only has access to four moves that grant him Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB), with a majority of them being physical attacks and only one as a status move, namely Poison Gas.

While this may appear acceptable because Fezandipiti's Attack is preferred over his Special Attack, the physical moves he learns when leveling up are not the most powerful and can be replaced with stronger moves through the use of TMs. To add insult to injury, Fezandipiti's other offensive moves mainly consist of Flying-type moves, with only one Fighting-type and two Normal-type moves. Not only do these moves not receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB), but they also do not offer coverage against his weaknesses. The only exception is Double Kick, his Fighting-type move, which is only truly advantageous if Fezandipiti has his Hidden Ability, given its meager base power of 30.

Fezandipiti as a Physical Attacker (& Preferred Nature)

When it comes to Fezandipiti, it should be noted that powerful Fairy and Poison-type moves can be accessed through TMs. If players prefer Fezandipiti as a physical attacker, it would be advisable to replace his learning of Cross Poison with Poison Jab. Poison Jab not only boasts greater strength compared to Cross Poison, but it also has a higher chance (30%) of inflicting poisoning on the target, as opposed to Cross Poison's 10%. Play Rough is a valuable Fairy-type attack option for Fezandipiti, with a 90% accuracy rate and a 10% chance of diminishing the opponent's Attack during battle.

In terms of non-attacking moves, players have the option to teach Fezandipiti Swords Dance, which will effectively bolster his Attack power by two stages in battle. Substitute is also a recommended choice. Additionally, the Flying-type move Tailwind can be employed to raise Fezandipiti's Speed temporarily, providing an advantage for a limited number of moves.

Here are some examples of a Fezandipiti (physical attacker) build:

Fezandipiti as a Special Attacker (& Preferred Nature)

Instead of regular moves, those interested in using Fezandipiti's special moves can opt for Moonblast and Sludge Bomb. Moonblast is obtained at level 72, while Sludge Bomb can be taught using TM148. Similar to Poison Jab, there is a 30% chance that Sludge Bomb will poison the target. On the other hand, Moonblast has a 30% chance of decreasing the opponent's Special Attack.

Trainers can still utilize Substitute for Fezandipiti; however, they might consider substituting Swords Dance for either Calm Mind, which boosts Sp.Attk and Sp.Def by one stage, or even Light Screen, which reduces the damage of an opponent's special attacks by half for five turns.

Trainers can combine Moves and Nature to create a customized moveset according to their preferences. Nonetheless, it is recommended to choose one of the Natures mentioned above for Fezandipiti.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are both accessible for Nintendo Switch gaming platform.