Choice Specs

Choice Specs is a held item in the Pokémon series that significantly boosts the holder's special attack but imposes certain restrictions. Specifically, when a Pokémon holds Choice Specs, its special attack stat is increased by 50%, which can turn many attacks into devastating hits capable of knocking out opponents that would otherwise survive. The trade-off for this considerable power boost is that the holder is locked into using the first move it selects until it switches out or faints. This means the player must be strategic in choosing the initial move, as the limitation can be exploited by opponents who anticipate the chosen move and switch to a Pokémon that resists or is immune to that move.

Choice Specs is a pivotal item in competitive Pokémon battling, often seen on special attackers that can capitalize on the immense boost to their special attack. Common users of Choice Specs include Pokémon like Hydreigon, Latios, and Tapu Lele, which already have high special attack stats and benefit greatly from the additional power.

Some interesting facts

Held: Increases the holder's Special Attack by 50%, but restricts it to the first move it uses until it leaves battle or loses this item. If this item is swapped for another Choice item via Trick or Switcheroo, the holder's restriction is still lifted, but it will again be restricted to the next move it uses. (Quirk: If the holder is switched in by U-Turn and it also knows U-Turn, U-Turn becomes its restricted move.)

Short Effect: Held: Increases Special Attack by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

Held: Increases the holder's Special Attack by 50%, but restricts it to the first move it uses until it leaves battle or loses this item. If this item is swapped for another Choice item via Trick or Switcheroo, the holder's restriction is still lifted, but it will again be restricted to the next move it uses. (Quirk: If the holder is switched in by U-Turn and it also knows U-Turn, U-Turn becomes its restricted move.)

Fling Information

Fling Power: 10

• Cost 4000
• Category Choice
• Attributes
  Holdable Holdable Active