Battle Tree Information on Anabel [Pokémon Sun and Moon]

Give it up for the Salon Maiden - Anabel!

December 11, 2016 Rin Tohsaka Pokemon Sun and Moon 0

This article will feature details including Party Pokemon, recommended Pokemon and strategy for when battling Pokemon Trainer Anabel at the Battle Tree in Pokemon Sun and Moon.

Basic Information on Pokemon Trainer Anabel

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Possibility of Battling Pokemon Trainer Anabel

After every 10 battles at the Battle Tree Super Single, Super Double, and Super Multi; there is a chance of encountering her.

Anabel’s Party pokemon’s Battle Tree Item and Move Sets during the first battle

The following Pokemon that will be used by Pokemon Trainer Anabel will be chosen at random. Since no two Pokemon of the same species may enter, only one of the two possible Held Item and move sets will be chosen.

Pokémon	Type	Held Item	Possible Moves
Alakazam	Psychic	Alakazite	・Psychic ・Focus Blast ・Shadow Ball ・Grass Knot
Alakazam	Psychic	Choice Specs	・Psychic ・Focus Blast ・Dazzling Gleam ・Trick
Snorlax	Normal	Life Orb	・Double-Edge ・Earthquake ・Crunch ・Protect
Snorlax	Normal	Assault Vest	・Body Slam ・Fissure ・Earthquake ・Crunch
Raikou	Electric	Shuca Berry	・Thunderbolt ・Volt Switch ・Shadow Ball ・Extrasensory
		Electrium Z	・Charge Beam ・Thunder Wave ・Calm Mind ・Shadow Ball
		Electrium Z	・Thunderbolt ・Volt Switch ・Shadow Ball ・Protect
		Air Balloon	・Thunder ・Discharge ・Reflect ・Extrasensory
Entei	Fire	Focus Sash	・Overheat ・Flame Charge ・Fire Fang ・Stone Edge
		Chesto Berry	・Calm Mind ・Will-O-Wisp ・Flamethrower ・Rest
		Choice Scarf	・Eruption ・Fire Blast ・Extrasensory ・Solar Beam
		Life Orb	・Sacred Fire ・Bulldoze ・Stone Edge ・Protect
Latios	Dragon Psychic	Lax Incense	・Calm Mind ・Luster Purge ・Dragon Pulse ・Recover
		White Herb	・Draco Meteor ・Thunderbolt ・Psychic ・Protect
		Choice Specs	・Draco Meteor ・Thunder ・Psychic ・Energy Ball
		Latiosite	・Zen Headbutt ・Earthquake ・Dragon Dance ・Dragon Claw
Lucario	Fighting Steel	Lucarionite	・Close Combat ・Rock Slide ・Blaze Kick ・Bullet Punch
Lucario	Fighting Steel	Weakness Policy	・Aura Sphere ・Dragon Pulse ・Stone Edge ・Extreme Speed

Tips: Battling Pokemon Trainer Anabel

At a glance, Anabel’s roster capitalizes on high Attack and Speed on most of her Pokemon. In addition, her party consists of Pokemon of different types making it somewhat difficult to counter.

In terms of strong points, Snorlax possesses exceptional durability which can take advantage of the move Fissure; while her Entei’s STAB Sacred Fire can leave your Pokemon struggling with a burn.

It is difficult to rely on Pokemon with low speed. Therefore, a Pokemon that can outrun Anabel’s party is recommended.. With an advantageous typing, a Hydreigon with a Choice Scarf can score knock-outs to most of Anabel’s roster. Other options include: Mega Salamence, Gyarados or Mega Gyarados, and Dragonite with its Hidden ability Multiscale as these can aim for a sweep when buffed with Dragon Dance.

If you’re addressing her Snorlax, having an Aegislash with Physical Moves like Sacred Sword makes a good contender. Alternatively, a Focus Sash Garchomp can also work as an effective lead whether or not it would be outsped as it can secure a turn to survive and return a powerful STAB move or two. In addition, be wary that it may use the following: Fissure to score a 1-hit knock out, or Body Slam to not only deal decent STAB damage but also hope for paralysis.

Since Snorlax’s Sp. Defense is higher than its Defense, special attack moves will not be very effective. Thus, it is recommended to take it out quickly by launching powerful STAB Physical Fighting-Type Moves, or have your Pokemon equip Fightinium Z and use a Fighting-Type Z-Move.