5 best Pokemon who can learn Endeavor

There have been several unique and special attacks throughout the entire Pokemon franchise. Players find it very amusing to have different strategies revolving around these moves that deliver unique results. One of these is Endeavor, which allows the opponent's HP to become equal to the user's current HP.

The move is famous for its versatility in different situations, as it can directly make a very weak Pokemon able to defeat high-stats fighters. Although Endeavor might not affect Ghost-types due to its typing disadvantages, it is super effective against other types. Below is a list of the best Pocket Monsters that can easily exploit Endeavor.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion and is listed in no particular order.

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Rattata, Togedemaru and 3 other Pokemon that can best use Endeavor

1) Rattata

Rattata as it appears to be in the anime (Image via TPC)

Utilizing the F.E.A.R. strategy can turn the lowest level of Pokemon into a fierce force to be reckoned with. Over the years, words from the acronym have been replaced repeatedly, but the effects have continued to be just as deadly.

Capable of taking down a high-level fighter, this strategy, when used with the item Focus Sash, allows a Rattata to live at 1 HP after a single hit. Combining it with the move, Endeavor, which matches the opponent’s HP with the attacker's, can turn the tides of any battle.

You can follow up with Quick Attack after this strategy and it will result in an instant K.O. for any non-Ghost-type. The R in F.E.A.R is often termed Rattata, but several level 1 and level 2 Pokemon can work this strategy and Endeavor in their favor.

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2) Togedemaru

Togedemaru as it appears to be in the anime (Image via TPC)

Togedemaru, at Level 1, can use Endeavor and Quick Attack, alongside with items like Shell Bell and its hidden ability, Sturdy. Shell Bell's effects can heal it back to full health after using Endeavor to decrease the enemy’s HP.

Togedemaru can also use the move, Spiky Shield, to protect itself and do return damage to finish the opponent off. Spiky Shield has priority so it will always go first and assure protection if not used in succession. The highly versatile Pokemon might have weak stats but flourishes well by using Endeavor.

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3) Dugtrio

Dugtrio as it appears to be in the anime (Image via TPC)

Dugtrio can become a surprisingly effective Endeavor user when given Sturdy (via Ability Patch). This prevents it from being one-shot, allowing it to Endeavor the opponent to low HP and then finish them off with Sucker Punch.

Dugtrio’s high speed ensures it can execute this combo efficiently, making it a great revenge killer and an unexpected trapper in certain battles.

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4) Donphan

Donphan as it appears to be in the anime (Image via TPC)

Donphan can utilize Sturdy + Ice Shard to make Endeavor a deadly surprise move. With Sturdy preventing it from being one-shot, Donphan can survive a hit and immediately use Endeavor to reduce the opponent’s HP to match its own.

Donphan can then use a priority move like Ice Shard to finish off. Use of items like Custap Berry can help land more powerful moves with priority.

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5) Aron

Aron as it appears to be in the anime (Image via TPC)

Aron can pull off an infamous Endeavor loop when paired with a teammate that sets up Sandstorm. A level 1 Aron with Sturdy and a Shell Bell becomes nearly unkillable. When hit, Sturdy leaves it at 1 HP, and it then uses Endeavor to bring the opponent’s HP down to 1.

Shell Bell restores Aron’s HP back to full, and the Sandstorm damage finishes off the opponent. The cycle repeats indefinitely unless the opponent is immune to Sandstorm damage (e.g., Rock, Ground, or Steel types) or a Ghost-type that will be immune to Endeavor.