Is using Self-Destruct/Explosion worth it in-game?

Question

I'm currently playing through Yellow and thought it would be funny to teach my Exeggutor Self-Destruct from the TM to take some important trainers out quicker. (Nothing specific yet) However, the fact that making use of Self-Destruct probably requires packing some revives that cost money provide a different argument.

Is it worth using exploding moves in-game? Or should I just make use of Egg Bomb on my Exeggutor instead?

Comments

I think Graveler (and Golem if you can trade, of course) is the best self-KO move user in RBY.

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i definitely agree

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It's definitely useful in every case except the elite 4

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no.I don't think its worth it just use a good move.

Answer 1

Explosion is a useful wallbreaker or revenge killer in competitive matchups, but not really that useful for a casual playthrough since the story battles just aren't challenging enough to necessitate it. If you want to skip Explosion, you could use the extra slot for something like Rest, giving Exeggutor some potentially useful recovery. Also, I don't think Exeggutor has good utility with Sleep Powder/Stun Spore given its low speed, so I probably wouldn't put both of those moves on it at the same time.

Answer 2

It can definetely come in handy in many ways like saving an nuzlocke by sacrafiseing himself for the run,saving an close champion battle etc.But its up to you whether you want an egg bomb or self-destruct.
If you want to save money on revives egg bomb but if its fine using you limited money go self-destruct

Comments

1. How do you know the Exeggutor is a "he" and not a "she"?
2. Source?
3. In the end you said "it's up to the OP", so can you please compare the two (Explosion/Egg Bomb)?

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i'll work on it a little more.I have an exam tomorrow so probbably I'll update it after that

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Would you please mind updating your answer? Its been more than a month. Thanks.