Leech life or Drain Punch on Mimikyu?

Question

Leech Life does slightly more damage, but Drain Punch has more coverage.

Comments

I don't see people use either. I always see Swords Dance/Shadow Sneak/Shadow Claw/Play Rough.

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shadow claw isnt really a good move tbh

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Its nessacary to know context. is this mimikyu competetive, or casual? what are its other moves? what role does it play on your team?

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My Mimikyu has the Kee Berry, so it can raise Defense without losing HP using Disguise, and knows Shadow Claw, Play Rough, Drain Punch and Swords Dance.

Answer 1

Drain Punch.

Although typically you shouldn't use either, if you have to choose one of the two, better coverage is the way to go. At +2, the little difference in base damage is negligible, as you'll OHKO or 2HKO a good number of opponents. Also, obviously, a super effective Drain Punch will more than make up for the small drop in power than a neutral Leech Life.