[White] Which move should I replace for Crunch (Archen)?

Question

The current moves:
Pluck (Flying)
Dragon Breath (Dragon)
Agility (Psychic)
Acrobatics (Flying)

Comments

Acrobatics is your strongest move right now, so I think any of the other 3 moves can be replaced. You might also want to teach it rock slide or dig later in the game.

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either pluck or dragon breath. pluck is a flying type move that you already have (acrobatics) and if you'd like to just not use an item pluck is half the damage acrobatics will be without an item. if you use an item then pluck will be stronger, but acrobatics is generally better.
dragon breath is ok I guess but it's special which means its damage output will never be the same as another physical type move and I think that means it's a prime contender for the crunch replacement.
I think that Dragon Breath would be a better replacement because after Crunch, the best move that you will have is STAB Rock Slide at level 45. so then you would clearly replace either acrobatics or pluck because you dont need 2 stabs.

Answer 1

100% replace Pluck. After Archen evolves into Archeops, its 110 Speed and 140 Attack allows it to outspeed and outdamage many Pokemon even if you don't specifically EV train it or have a Choice item. Therefore, Acrobatics can basically always be a strong 110 base power move, as there is little need for you to attach a held item, especially in a casual playthrough. Plus, Pluck's secondary effect of stealing the opponent's berry never triggers against major battles (Gym Leaders and Elite 4) as none of their Pokemon have a berry. Finally, having two Flying-type moves is just redundant, and as sumwun said, it would be better to have a moveslot for Rock Slide or Dig as STAB or coverage, respectively.