Tools Reference

PokéMCP provides 11 tools across three categories.

Basic Tools

lookup_pokemon

Get detailed Pokémon information.

Parameters:

• pokemon (string, required) - Pokémon name
• generation (string, optional) - Generation number

Example:

{
  "pokemon": "Garchomp"
}

validate_moveset

Check if a moveset is legal.

Parameters:

• pokemon (string, required)
• moves (array, required) - Move names
• generation (string, optional)

Example:

{
  "pokemon": "Garchomp",
  "moves": ["Earthquake", "Dragon Claw", "Swords Dance", "Fire Fang"]
}

validate_team

Validate a team against format rules.

Parameters:

• team (array, required) - Team members
• format (string, optional) - Format (e.g., “OU”)

Example:

{
  "team": [
    {
      "pokemon": "Garchomp",
      "moves": ["Earthquake", "Dragon Claw", "Swords Dance", "Fire Fang"],
      "ability": "Rough Skin"
    }
  ]
}

suggest_team_coverage

Analyze type coverage.

Parameters:

• current_team (array, required) - Pokémon names
• format (string, optional)

Example:

{
  "current_team": ["Garchomp", "Ferrothorn", "Rotom-Wash"]
}

Usage Statistics Tools

get_popular_sets

Most used moves/items/abilities.

Parameters:

• pokemon (string, required)
• format (string, optional) - Default: “gen9ou”

get_meta_threats

Top Pokémon by usage.

Parameters:

• format (string, optional)
• limit (number, optional) - Default: 20

get_teammates

Common team partners.

Parameters:

• pokemon (string, required)
• format (string, optional)
• limit (number, optional)

get_checks_counters

Effective counters with battle stats.

Parameters:

• pokemon (string, required)
• format (string, optional)
• limit (number, optional)

get_metagame_stats

Overall format statistics.

Parameters:

• format (string, optional)

Strategic Advice Tools

query_strategy

Natural language strategy questions.

Parameters:

• query (string, required)
• format (string, optional)
• limit (number, optional)

Example:

{
  "query": "How do I counter Garchomp?",
  "format": "gen9ou"
}

search_strategic_content

Filtered strategic search.

Parameters:

• query (string, required)
• pokemon (string, optional)
• format (string, optional)
• sectionType (string, optional) - “overview”, “moveset”, “counters”, “teammates”
• limit (number, optional)