Compound Eyes
The Pokémon's compound eyes boost its accuracy.
Competitive value
Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
All Pokémon with this ability
13 Pokémon, sorted by usage
What this ability changes
Compound Eyes is a tier C ability. The Pokémon's compound eyes boost its accuracy. Common users include galvantula, vivillon, butterfree, venonat, yanma, dustox. Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
How it affects positioning
Positioning matters with Compound Eyes. Think about when the ability triggers — on entry, on hit, on switch out, or continuously — and build your turns around those moments. Abilities that trigger on entry pair well with pivot moves, while continuous abilities reward careful lead selection. If the ability affects the whole field, consider how long you expect that field condition to last and whether your opponent can override it.
Team-building considerations
In team building, Compound Eyes should justify at least one team slot and ideally shape several. Ask which Pokémon benefit directly from the ability and which opponents will try to play around it. Build redundant answers to the ability's common counters so the rest of the team still functions when the ability is negated, overridden or ignored.
Matchup notes
Matchup value depends on whether the opponent's team can ignore, copy or remove the ability's effect. Bring Compound Eyes when you expect the opposing strategy to rely on the mechanics it counters, and consider a backup plan for games where that interaction does not come up. Test these matchups in the team builder and analyzer before finalizing your roster.
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Frequently asked questions
+Is Compound Eyes good in VGC?
Raises the Pokémon’s accuracy by 30%.
+Which Pokémon use Compound Eyes?
Common users include galvantula, vivillon, butterfree, venonat, yanma, dustox.