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Why don't I just start with level 17?

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Using a level one Rattata has more wow factor.

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Why did my Rattata die by a double kick when the battle had just started?

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The focus sash protects against moves that only hit once and won't work against a multi-hitting move. Double kicks hit more than once, so the focus sash won't work, and the Rattata will faint.

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Do I have to breed them?

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If you already have a Rattata with Endeavor AND Quick Attack, then no. You need both moves on one Rattata for this to work.

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Will I need to breed another Rattata once mine levels up?

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You don't need to. Just make sure that you don't replace Endeavor or Quick Attack with a new attack.

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Does this work against pure Ghost types?

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No. Endeavor is a Normal-type move, and Normal-type moves aren't effective against ghost types.

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Can I do the same with Taillow?

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Yes, you can do the same with any Pokemon that's capable of being bred and able to learn Quick Attack (or another priority attack) and Endeavor.

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Will Pain Split work with the list, since it takes down their health and would reset mine?

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Yes, you can use Pain Split, although you would have to use it with a Pokemon who has Sturdy, such as Nosepass. This is because the Focus Sash breaks when used once, so it won't leave the Rattata at 1 HP, but instead kill it. Also, using Pain Split requires extra damage dealt, such as Toxic or Sandstorm, because the lowest health Pain Split can leave the opponent at the health of your Pokemon.

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What do I do when the Rattata levels up because of the victory battle?

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If it reaches a high enough level to which it doesn't get defeated in one hit, you will not be able to use it and will have to breed another one. Also, the Focus Sash disappears after one battle, so don't go fighting random wild Pokemon just for fun.

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Would Taillow be better due to its ability to allow normal moves to hit ghost types?

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Yes, but a Rattata is just more impressive. That's why it's featured in the article and not Taillow.

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