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•Metal Claw doesn't have a valuable typing against attackers.
•Aerial Ace sports very valuable counter-coverage and 3-bars, making it the defensive Charged Move of choice.
•Ice Punch sports the earliest damage window...
PVE Defensive Moves Explanation
•Shadow Claw is recommended for defense since it's less likely to be resisted by attackers.
•Powder Snow's high energy gain gives Alolan Sandslash better odds to use a charged move...
PVE Offensive Moves Explanation
•You really want Powder Snow in tandem with Blizzard.
•Shadow Claw has no use for offense.
•Ice Punch is inferior, but at least it gets STAB...